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Join Portland Opera for an hour of story and song from their latest production, La Traviata.

From the celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy comes Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812, an electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Young and impulsive, Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiancé from the front lines. When she falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole, it is up to Pierre, a family friend in the middle of an existential crisis, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation. Following a critically exalted premiere at Ars Nova in New York City, a subsequent off-Broadway transfer and an acclaimed run on Broadway, this award-winning musical expands the possibilities for the genre with its daring score and bold storytelling.

Music and Lyrics By Dave Malloy

Step into a slippery world where the line between truth and fiction is all in the packaging. It’s 1936, and a pair of passionate filmmakers has landed their next big project: a sweeping Spanish Civil War film with the potential to change American hearts and minds. It just happens to be bankrolled by the KGB. Spain by Jen Silverman is a seductive and tense thriller about the power of art to change the world — for better and for worse.

by Jen Silverman, directed by Josh Hecht

One of the most ambitious productions in recent Profile history, Spain is a grand cross-disciplinary spectacle featuring multiple partnerships with arts organizations throughout Portland, including live opera developed in partnership with Portland Opera, and both recorded and live music performed by musicians with 45th Parallel.

There are a number of ways you can dispose of your Halloween pumpkin - you can put it in your compost pile, you can put it in your yard debris container for curbside collection, or... you can toss it off the training tower at the Westlake Fire Station!

Bring your pumpkins, carved or not, to Westlake Park, 14165 Bunick Drive, on November 1 between 2 and 5 p.m. to take part in this free, fun event. Participants will climb the tower and toss their pumpkin to a target below.

Hosted by the Lake Oswego Fire Department, and joined by Lake Oswego Police and Library, this event supports Hunger Fighters Oregon (www.hungerfightersoregon.org), a small food pantry located in Lake Oswego dedicated to providing food and essential household items at no cost to those in need. To help, please bring a donation of non-expired, non-perishable food items. Thanksgiving/holiday foods and ingredients such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, broth, and pie/bread mix are appreciated.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra is back with a spectacular new production of The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More – featuring the fan-favorite holiday rock opera alongside TSO classics, and rarely performed gems.

Shows:

November 28 at 3:30pm & 8pm

Free clothing exchange held every 3rd Sunday of the month at the Kenton Church on North Lombard Street.

This year, 70k Oregonians lost access to food stamps. The LGBTQ+ Community experiences more than double the national food insecurity rate. Join Euphoria Presents in conjunction with Pride Northwest and Birch Grove Massage in tackling food insecurity at She Ate! which is taking place on Saturday November 7th, and Saturday December 12th from 4:30pm till 7pm at Turn Turn Turn.

$10 Suggested Donation to cover expenses. Any remaining funds will be donated to Esther’s Pantry.

Music By: Dj Breadstick

Performances by:

Boogie Brick House

More TBA

4:30pm - 7pm

Turn Turn Turn!

Pride Northwest Resilience Program:

https://www.pridenw.org/community-resilience-program

Esther’s Pantry:

https://www.capnw.org/esthers

If you would like to be involved, or volunteer for these events, please speak to Kevin Williams and email him at euphoriapresentspdx.@gmail.com

Euphoria Presents is the fully realized dream, that what we desire isn’t delusional, it’s our highest form of truth, beyond what we’re told to believe about ourselves. It’s the spark we feel when we’re in our bliss through community events and queer joy.

One of the most beloved operas ever written, La Traviata pairs soaring melodies with a deeply personal story of love and sacrifice. At its center is Violetta, an independent woman navigating desire, societal expectation, and the fragile possibility of happiness on her own terms. As romance and reality collide, Verdi’s luminous score reveals the emotional complexity of living authentically in a world determined to impose its rules. Tender, tragic, and timeless, the opera continues to resonate for its compassionate portrayal of Violetta’s vulnerability, resilience, courage as she chooses personal truth in the face of public judgment.

Come by for nice clothes and good vibes provided by @couplagoofs.

• On the first Sunday of the month from 1:30–4:30 p.m.
• Bring some clothes you're no longer wearing, size XL or larger (we especially want 3XL+)⁠
• Make sure you're using body-neutral/body-positive language⁠
• Clean clothes, please, and only bring 3 pieces max.
• Try them on at Sonny's

Masks are required at Sonny's for everyone's safety.

Hi There Juice Co. is hosting a food drive from Nov. 3-8. Drop off food and warm winter gear for adults, kids and pets at 1701 1/2 Broadway, Vancouver, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Speed Dating Tonight!
Music & Libretto by Michael Ching
Based on a concept by Dean Anthony

Portland State University’s Opera program kicks off its 50th anniversary season with Michael Ching’s “Speed Dating Tonight!” (2013). Set over the course of a single evening at a local bar, this clever, heartwarming opera follows a revolving cast of singles searching for that elusive spark. There's the dreamer, the hopeless romantic, the bashful, the over-sharer, the chronically distracted, and everyone in between, each getting their moment in the spotlight through music that is equal parts tender, heartbreaking, and hilarious.

Written with duets and ensembles for up to 45 voices, “Speed Dating Tonight!” has a flexible modular structure that can be customized to fit any cast size, voice type, or gender identity. PSU Opera’s version of “Speed Dating Tonight!” features 35 song selections and arrangements specifically chosen to reflect the unique assortment of voices in the 12-member cast.

At its heart, this is a show about the universal human longing to be seen and cherished by another person. Woven through the interactions is another question: can a genuine connection actually happen in five minutes or less? With Michael Ching’s delightful opera, the answer is decidedly yes.

Visit the Speed Dating Tonight! web page to learn more about this production, including additional dates, cast and crew information, photos, and more as we get closer to opening night.

Learn more about the Opera program at Portland State University's School of Music & Theater.

Come and exchange and/or pick up available seeds and plants, which are mostly grown and harvested locally. The swap is held in order to boost and inspire local producers and local production and encourage regional sustainability.

Local producers are encouraged to bring contact information for the information table to advertise local garden and farm products and to form a local producer network.

Bring your seeds, plants, and bulbs before 10 am. Pick up leftovers at 2 pm, unless other arrangements are made with the Grange.

Stevenson Grange #121 hosts free programs throughout the year. For full details reach out to the Grange at [email protected] or follow them on Facebook.

Co-sponsored by Stevenson Grange #121 and Stevenson Community Library

We're partnering with Rose Haven for a special weekend book drive in November!

Rose Haven provides essential services, resources, and community support to women, children, and gender-diverse people experiencing homelessness and poverty in Portland. To help support their community, we're collecting gently loved books across all genres.

Looking to make room on your shelves? Bring your books to Parallel Worlds Bookshop and help Rose Haven expand access to books and build community!

Donation Dates: Nov 13-15
Location: Parallel Worlds Bookshop

Area residents are invited to use a free community drop-off for fall leaves paired with a food donation effort at Cook Family Park, located at the end of 92nd Avenue just off Durham Road near Tigard High School. Fallen leaves, small yard waste, and clippings are accepted whether loose or bagged. Paper yard bags from hardware stores are preferred. Plastic bags can be used for transport, but they must be emptied before city staff will accept the material. There is no charge, and a suggested donation of two non-perishable food items will help support neighbors through a Tigard food distribution facility. For more information, contact Rob Block, Wastewater Operations Supervisor, at 503-718-2607.

• Organizer: ABOB PDX (AC, Court, Em, and Kailey)
• Ride Length: 8-15 miles
• Route: Loop ride (returns to start)
• Audience: General (all ages)

#OptOutside with All Bodies On Bikes and REI in Portland, OR for a social ride where we'll fill up community fridges and pantries! Meetup at Abernathy School at 1PM loaded with items to distribute along our ~10 mile, ~8mph, no-drop ride. Route is a loop ending with refreshments and giveaways at Abernathy.

All bodies are good bodies and all bikes are good bikes!

Camas Library is hosting a food drive from Sept. 1-30. Donations benefit the Camas School District’s Family-Community Resource Center. All non-perishable food items are welcome, but there’s a special need for lunchbox snacks, canned fruit and pantry staples like chili, broth, cooking oil and condiments. Hygiene items (especially deodorant and toothpaste) and laundry pods are also accepted. The donation box is located inside the library near the north entrance. For details, visit CamasPL.org/fooddrive26.

For more than 20 years, Portland Opera to Go (nicknamed POGO) has shared opera experiences with communities around the region. The Crown Maker is a world-premiere opera inspired by the life and legacy of Eva Castellanos, a Mexican American healer, artist, educator, and tireless advocate for immigrant rights. Rooted in Oregon history and shaped by the traditions of community storytelling, the work explores how creativity, compassion, and cultural knowledge can transform lives across generations.

Told as a traditional corrido, The Crown Maker blends poetry, history, and music to explore how one woman’s vision empowered generations through art, healing traditions, and fearless community leadership. Through an evocative score and intimate storytelling, The Crown Maker honors Castellanoz’ lifelong dedication to uplifting others through art, healing practices, and grassroots activism. Her work created spaces where identity, heritage, and belonging could thrive, even in the face of social and political barriers. The opera examines the lasting influence of those who build community not through power or prestige, but through care, vision, and persistence.

Created especially for Portland Opera to Go audiences, The Crown Maker blends poetry, history, and music to explore how one woman’s vision empowered generations through art, healing traditions, and fearless community leadership. This production brings a uniquely Oregonian story to life, while speaking to universal themes of resilience, memory, and self-determination. The Crown Maker celebrates the power of cultural inheritance and the people who preserve it, inviting audiences of all ages to reflect on how stories, traditions, and acts of courage continue to shape communities today.

Nov. 14 — Two performances at Walters Cultural Arts Center in Hillsboro at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Dec. 4-5 — Three performances at the World Trade Center Theatre.

Jan. 10 — Watch at the historic Clatskanie Cultural Center at 2 p.m.

Jan. 24 — Join the Happy Valley Library at 2 p.m.

Industrial Technology Center Lower Lobby Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10am – 1pm Repair Fair hosted by Clackamas County and the CCC EET Program. Event is open to the public. Public is invited to bring small appliances and sewing projects. Volunteers will attempt to fix as many items as possible. More information can be found on the Clackamas County Event Page Contact [email protected]

Join us to pack menstrual and hygiene totes for community members who need them. We’ll have time to chat with Dignity Grows distribution partners, schmooze with other volunteers and, of course, pack totes! Visit our website to learn more about this program, or email Merit Pinker to get more involved ([email protected]).

Our Annual PJ Party & Clothing Drive for Sherwood Kids is here. Take advantage of those holiday sales and give back to those in need. For every item you donate

• Leaves are accepted in paper bags, plastic bags, or loose - Paper bags are encouraged for waste reduction and easier drop off
• Please bring a utility bill for proof of residency
• Non-perishable food items are collected during each session for local community members in need, but donating is not required

All sign ups now happen through Civic Champs. If you sign up through Hands On, your shift will not be approved. →CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! https://events.civicchamps.com/organizations/3192/calendar/month _____________________________________________________________ Our Streets was formed in June 2020 as a grassroots effort to support the local community while promoting the ideals and goals of the Black Lives Matters movement. We address numerous areas of need such as homelessness, food insecurity, environmental injustice, civilian oppression, and youth engagement. Our mission is to serve the underserved. We encourage growth and unity within our community through resources, gatherings, and education. What to expect when you Volunteer with Our Streets Get ready to roll up your sleeves and jump into a lively, collaborative kitchen environment! As an Our Streets volunteer, you’ll join an experienced and welcoming team, assist with essential prep (the building blocks of our meals), learn about our production process, and know that your efforts make a meaningful impact in supporting our mission to keep nutritious, comforting meals flowing to our community. All sign ups now happen through Civic Champs. If you sign up through Hands On, your shift will not be approved. →CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! Opportunity Requirements: Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity All sign ups now happen through Civic Champs. If you sign up through Hands On, your shift will not be approved. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

Celebrate Radical Harvest’s first anniversary at a fully indoor craft market featuring more than 30 local artists and sustainability-minded makers. Browse handmade art, home decor, jewelry, candles, clothing, ceramics, plants, sweets, and many other goods. The pop-up community center also features an onsite bar, a free craft supply swap, DIY junk journaling, mending and upcycling, gift wrapping, games, giveaways, community resources, a food pantry, a photobooth, and flash tattoos. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.

Transitions Lab is a weekly peer-supported workspace that helps people in early recovery take practical steps towards stability and independence. Designed for individuals navigating housing, employment, and life transitions, the lab provides dedicated time and space to work on resumes, apply for housing, complete applications and move forward on real-world goals with support close at hand.

Participants can access on-site staff, peer mentors, and resource navigation - ensuring no one has to tackle these tasks alone. The lab offers a calm, welcoming environment where individuals feel equipped, encouraged, and connected as they build momentum in their recovery journey.

In-person, Cafe

Portland Opera To Go (POGO) proudly presents the latest installment of the Our Oregon series--a collection of original youth operas that examines Oregon history by highlighting the lives of extraordinary Oregonian women through a variety of lenses.

This event is an opportunity to find free stuff and/or bring stuff you would otherwise donate. That way, all the items stay in the community, instead of going through a third-party seller. You do not need to bring items to take items. If you do bring items, you need to come back at the end of the event to collect whatever items weren’t picked up. The library is wheelchair accessible and has single-stall restrooms.

Everyone (members and non-members) is welcome to attend the club meeting. These meetings are a chance to understand the workings of the club, discuss issues, vote (when there is something to vote on), watch a special interest presentation, socialize, and have a club-provided snack.

Riding to and from the club meeting in the dark and/or inclement weather is discouraged for safety reasons. Rider mileage is NOT available.

Featured Presentation:
This month's Featured Presentation is actually a Featured Participation! We'll be doing the collection for Sno-Cap (food, warm cloths grocery bags, egg cartons, bottles with deposits that they can reclaim, you get the idea). There will also be the annual pot luck where everyone brings something for refreshments. And...the gear swap.

Volunteer Opportunity Help neighbors connect with essential services and support through CSN's Community Resource Fair. About the Program Community Services Network (CSN) strengthens the social service sector through education, networking, and collaboration to improve access to resources and support community health. Volunteers help bring this mission to life at our Community Resource Fairs by creating a welcoming environment and helping individuals and families connect with services. Whether greeting attendees, guiding them to providers, or distributing food and supplies, volunteers help reduce barriers to access and build a more connected, supported community. About the Project Help make CSN’s Community Resource Fairs welcoming and accessible! Volunteers support activities such as setting up, greeting attendees, helping families find resources, distributing food and supplies, assisting with family activities, and cleaning up. Your time and friendly presence help neighbors connect with essential services and support. Join us in bringing community together! Volunteers can build skills in community outreach, communication, teamwork, and event support while learning about local resources for healthcare, food, housing, and other essential needs. They will gain a better understanding of the barriers individuals and families face when accessing services and how community organizations work together to address those needs. This opportunity also offers meaningful connections with neighbors, service providers, and fellow volunteers. Events and shifts can be found by following this link: https://www.csnpdx.org/community-resource-fairs/fall-community-health-fair Project Requirements Requirements Age: Volunteers under 15 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Notices Referral Opportunity: This opportunity is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. After you express interest, the partner will contact you with next steps and confirmation details. Hands On Greater Portland Hours: Your hours may not appear in your Hands On account because this is a partner‑managed opportunity.

Join us at our monthly Tigard Free Food Markets! The Free Food Market is our food pantry event on the first Monday of each month where we provide food to community members in need each month. These events are free to the public and barrier free - which means we do not ask for participant info when they come to get food. The door opens at 1:30pm for community members to come in and receive food. We need volunteers the day of event: -We need 4 volunteers in the morning shift to help with processing the donated food, dividing the produces into small portions, setting them up on tables, event set up, etc. -We need 5 volunteers in the afternoon shift to help with distributing food to community members, crowd control, event break down and clean up, etc. The ODHS mission is to help Oregonians in their own communities achieve well-being and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity. The dedication of volunteers plays a vital role in our work, helping the agency fulfill its mission and achieve its goals for Oregonians. Your support strengthens our impact, allowing us to better serve the community and make a meaningful difference. Volunteers will gain knowledge about how ODHS helps community members in need and what they can do if they'd like to help at other food pantries in the area. They will also learn about day-of-event coordination skills. Opportunity Requirements: Volunteers must be 15 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity; any volunteer under age 18 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Click on "Express Interest" below if you are interested in helping out! **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity. **Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.

Join a monthly in-person Witchy Collage Night at Seagrape Apothecary. Dive into the realm of magic, spells, and self-care with like-minded babes in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Connect, collage and make new friends. This month, collage a spell for energetic composting.

There will be tea to support your nervous system and a soft landing spot to share whatever is in your heart right now. Collage supplies will be provided, but bring your own and some to share if you can (especially scissors, washi tape and stickers) and come bask in the magic of community. If you have heart medicine or any other mutual aid to share, please bring that as well. Snacks are always welcome.

Expect to craft a seasonal vision board (so bring your ideas). Mingle with fellow magical babes in a super sweet and casual environment. Please bring collage supplies you'd be willing to share. There will be extra supplies, but more scissors, glue, and new magazines are always welcome.

Join on the second Saturday of each month to come together and celebrate magic through creativity and community. Space is limited.

Please bring a mask with you. You will be asked to wear your mask throughout class. If you're experiencing any COVID symptoms before the gathering, please do not attend.

Speed Dating Tonight!
Music & Libretto by Michael Ching
Based on a concept by Dean Anthony

Portland State University’s Opera program kicks off its 50th anniversary season with Michael Ching’s “Speed Dating Tonight!” (2013). Set over the course of a single evening at a local bar, this clever, heartwarming opera follows a revolving cast of singles searching for that elusive spark. There's the dreamer, the hopeless romantic, the bashful, the over-sharer, the chronically distracted, and everyone in between, each getting their moment in the spotlight through music that is equal parts tender, heartbreaking, and hilarious.

Written with duets and ensembles for up to 45 voices, “Speed Dating Tonight!” has a flexible modular structure that can be customized to fit any cast size, voice type, or gender identity. PSU Opera’s version of “Speed Dating Tonight!” features 35 song selections and arrangements specifically chosen to reflect the unique assortment of voices in the 12-member cast.

At its heart, this is a show about the universal human longing to be seen and cherished by another person. Woven through the interactions is another question: can a genuine connection actually happen in five minutes or less? With Michael Ching’s delightful opera, the answer is decidedly yes.

Visit the Speed Dating Tonight! web page to learn more about this production, including additional dates, cast and crew information, photos, and more as we get closer to opening night.

Learn more about the Opera program at Portland State University's School of Music & Theater.

As young musicians passionate about opera and about their hometown, Emily Nelson and Bethany Schweitzer Goshorn thought, "What better place for an Opera on Tap chapter than our fair city known for its beer, wine and cocktail culture?" Thus Opera on Tap PDX was born - one of 16 nationwide chapters of Opera on Tap. Northwest native Sadie Gregg joined the Managing Diva team in 2016, after singing with the Boston chapter.

Why are we so passionate about opera? Opera speaks to the human condition. It expresses human emotion and relationship in a very unique and profound way. The human voice in all its glory has a visceral effect on us. In a culture focused on instant gratification with short attention spans, opera demands your full attention and rewards you with a wild ride on the emotional roller coaster.

Chances are that people who say they don't like opera have never heard it live! Opera on Tap seeks to change this by bringing the genre back to the people in familiar places: community gathering spaces, restaurants, and bars - much how music was historically enjoyed in Germany pubs. We seek to share, educate and bring simply fabulous music to an audience that might not otherwise be able to enjoy the art form. So grab your friends and your favorite pint, and join us for Opera on Tap!

Opera On Tap Nationwide
Opera on Tap (OOT) was born in 2005 at Freddy's Bar and Backroom in Brooklyn and incorporated in 2007 to promote opera as a viable, living, and progressive art form and to support the developing artists who continue to keep the art form alive. What began as a small monthly gathering of ambitious, classically trained singers looking for more performance opportunities has grown into a producing organization that has gained a loyal audience base and national recognition as an innovative force on the classical music scene. Through its Chapter program, which now has sixteen vibrant national chapters, OOT has created a large network of performers, creators, and supporters.

A community Turkey Trot in Carlton, Oregon offers a family-friendly walk or trot through town while supporting neighbors in need. The event is free, and registration is optional to help with planning. Participants are invited to bring nonperishable food or a grocery gift card for the Yamhill-Carlton Storehouse. The Big Larz Community Sports Locker benefits from raffle proceeds and a $10 contribution for each event shirt or hoodie sold. Raffle prizes are provided by local businesses and community members, with tickets priced at $5 each or 5 for $20. Donations of raffle items or baskets are welcomed, especially family-focused options. After the trot, everyone can warm up with coffee, tea, and hot cocoa and spend time together as a community. The route map and updates will be shared on the event’s Facebook page as details are finalized. For information about donating a raffle item or supporting the effort, contact H-Bomb Fitness at 503-852-3012 or [email protected]. Wellness is Only a Choice Away.

One of the most beloved operas ever composed, La Traviata combines sweeping emotion with some of the most recognizable music in the operatic repertoire. Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece tells the story of Violetta Valéry, a woman determined to live freely and authentically despite the rigid social expectations that surround her. When she falls deeply in love, she is forced to confront the painful realities of class, reputation, sacrifice, and the cost of pursuing happiness on her own terms.

Adapted from Alexandre Dumas fils’ La Dame aux camélias, the opera broke new ground in its portrayal of a contemporary woman whose emotional life is treated with dignity, complexity, and compassion. Verdi’s luminous score captures both the exhilaration of love and the devastating consequences of societal judgment, moving seamlessly from moments of intimacy and joy to heartbreaking tragedy.

More than a romantic drama, La Traviata remains a powerful reflection on personal freedom, vulnerability, and the tension between public expectation and private truth. Its enduring resonance lies in its humanity: the opera asks what it means to truly live according to one’s own values in a world eager to define worth through convention, status, and appearance.

Join us at The East County Library in Room 2H/J to get your broken items fixed by community volunteers for free. Plus, "shop" for gently used clothing at our free clothing swap. Underground parking is available at the library and overflow parking is available at the City Hall parking lot across the MAX tracks. This event is hosted by the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, Gresham Free Swaps and the City of Gresham.

Check-in is from 10:00 am-noon. Checked-in items will be repaired until 1:00 pm.

• Torn clothing, missing buttons and other fabric items – including sock and sweater mending.
• Broken lamps, fans, clocks, vacuums, small kitchen appliances.
• Broken jewelry clasps, earring hooks. No fine jewelry.
• Manual garden tool sharpening: pruning shears, loppers, shovels and spades. No handsaws, knives or power tools.
• Electronics repairs and computer cleaning and tune-ups. These categories generally take longer, and may be limited to one item per person.

Please note: bikes, televisions, microwaves, small engines and fine jewelry are not repairable at this event.

• Try to bring anything that may be needed to repair your item: parts, buttons, matching thread, power cords, batteries, instructions manuals, etc. 
• We try to help everyone who brings an item. If participants bring multiple items (allowed), we can only work on one item at a time and may be able to fix up to one item per person.  
• Our volunteers will do their best to repair your item, but some repairs may be too complicated or require resources unavailable at the event. 
• There may be a wait, depending on the number of repairs.

Coats and winter wear in good condition is this event's featured swap item. "Shop" for previously loved clothes and bring some to share with others.

• Find original styles not in stores.
• Extend the lifespan of clothes already in circulation.
• Be environmentally friendly and economical by wearing secondhand items.
• Clothing donation or Repair Cafe participation isn't required to participate in the swap. Please bring your own bag. Master recyclers will be available to answer questions about reuse and waste prevention.

Follow Gresham Free Swaps and Gresham Repair Cafe on Facebook for future events.

For more information, contact us at [email protected]  or 503-618-2525.

We need help weeding, planting seedlings and harvesting vegetables. We donate all our organic produce to feed homeless youth, low income seniors and familes. Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Meeting Location: We are located on Garden Home Road between 59th and 61st, close to Multnomah Village. Address: 6001 SW Garden Home Rd Portland, OR 97219 | Map Link What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts. What's Provided: We have tools and gloves Restrooms: Restroom will be available at our farmhouse. Parking: Parking along Garden Home road Transit: Number 45 bus Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns. Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event. Participant Age Guidelines: Volunteers between the ages of 13-17 may participate without an authorized adult. Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.

Saving Grace Church of the Nazarene volunteers visit two Battle Ground laundromats and pay for patrons’ laundry — both washing and drying, and even folding, if requested — between the hours of noon and 2 p.m. the second Sunday of each month, beginning in August and continuing for the foreseeable future. No cost nor obligation.

Dates are:

• August 9
• September 13
• October 11
• November 15
• December 13

Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver, hosts Project Huddle from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the second Friday of every month. Knitters and crocheters are invited to bring their projects to the teahouse to work on — or bring their unfinished projects and scraps for other people to use.

🚨 Newsflash: Not a ride, but an indoor event!

• Organizer: WeBike
• Schedule: Come and go anytime between 6-8 p.m.
• Location Details: Secure indoor bike parking is provided.
• Audience: General (all ages)

WeBike events are for women, trans, and non-binary folks. This includes but is not limited to trans men, trans women, cis women, agender, gender queer, gender fluid, gender nonconforming, and Two Spirit people. Read more about WeBike: thestreettrust.org/webike

Interested in doing more on-the-bike adventures, but feeling limited by not having the right gear? OR, are you sitting on way too much gear that doesn’t really fit your needs? Well then, do we have the event for you!

Join us Monday, November 23 for a WeBike gear swap! Attendees are invited (but not required) to bring gently used gear to swap with fellow WeBikers. This can be whatever you think others might get use out of – bike camping gear and bike bags, commuting gear (panniers, rain clothes, etc.), cycling apparel, and more. If you don’t have any gear to contribute, we still want you there! Some of our amazing community partners have donated gear and helmets that we’ll contribute to the Gear Swap Pot. Plus, all leftover gear will be donated to our friends at Bike Farm. Win-win!

We’ll have bubbly water and light snacks to share, and attendees are welcome to bring more potluck-style snacks if that’s your jam. We’ll do it open-house style, so feel free to come and go whenever works for you during the event’s 6-8 p.m. window.

About WeBike:

WeBike is The Street Trust’s program to inspire more trans people of all genders, gender non-conforming people, Two Spirit, and women (both trans and cis) to incorporate a bike into their lives and use biking as a way to meet their transportation needs and personal goals. We aim to dismantle the barriers of cycling through rides, knowledge-sharing events, meet and greets, and mentorship. The WeBike-Portland private Facebook group is a resource, hub, and a way to connect with others riding in the area. If you have any questions about biking or great biking tips you want to share, post them there!

Find WeBike events on our Linktree, The Street Trust events calendar and shared to the WeBike Instagram, @webikepdx

• Organizer: your friendly neighborhood radical nurses
• Audience: General (all ages)

looking for something to do on thanksgiving day before dinner? let's take some food to the free fridges and pantries around southeast! cargo bikes especially welcome!! this ride will happen RAIN OR SHINE!

we will be visiting multiple fridges and un refrigerated pantries - prepared meals with ingredients and dates labeled are welcome as well as personal hygiene products/socks/handwarmers/etc. feel free to bring fresh veggies! we will have a mix of perishable and non-perishable goods. things that people can take and eat in the moment - jerky, snacks, etc. are also welcome for folks without kitchen access!

route map will be posted here closer to time!

if you've got questions or suggestions before the ride please hit me up at [email protected] and any donations for the big costco run I'm did would be great (@jackdoubleback on venmo :) )

Unroll your extra wrapping paper, ribbons, and gift bags—let’s share the festive abundance!

Got half-used rolls of wrapping paper? A stash of gift bags too nice to toss? Bring your clean, reusable wrapping supplies and trade them for something new-to-you. Whether you’re a minimalist brown-paper-and-twine fan or a glitter-everything enthusiast, this swap is your chance to wrap sustainably (and save some cash during the spendiest season).

How it works: Bring gift wrap, tissue paper, ribbons, tags, or gift boxes (in good condition—no crumpled wads, please). Take what you need—no trade required! Swap tips on zero-waste wrapping (or just admire each other’s stash).

Why swap? Cut waste—keep paper and bags circulating instead of trashed. Save money—because gifts inside the wrapping matter more. Share the joy—community > consumerism, always.

No fees, no fuss—just guilt-free festive prep.

Each year, Transition Projects assists over 10,000 people experiencing homelessness. Roughly half of Portlanders experiencing homelessness are currently unsheltered. Our Navigation Team seeks to engage people where they are, build trust, and help make connections to needed support services. Sack lunches provide a healthy meal and help build connections. Volunteers will be asked to bring items to contribute to the sack lunches and the group will prepare 50-100 sack lunches to be given out by our Navigation Team to individuals currently unhoused. You will be assigned what items to bring. Bring your food items and work alongside other volunteers to make sack lunches including PB&J sandwiches, fruit, and snacks. We're counting on you! It is imperative that if you sign up for this project, you intend to be there and provide the ingredients that are assigned to you. When volunteers don't show up, we're not able to prepare the sack lunches. If you are unable to attend, please let us know ASAP! Please note: no volunteer will be turned away due to lack of resources. If bringing a food item is a hardship for you, please let us know. Opportunity Requirements: Volunteers must be 6 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity; any volunteer under age 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Click on "Express Interest" below if you are interested in helping out! **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity. **Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.

Potluck in the Park has been serving a free hot meal to anyone in need since 1991. Every Sunday, rain or shine, 52 weeks a year, we provide a hot meal in downtown Portland in various locations. 400-800 Portlanders do not go hungry on Sunday because of Potluck in the Park. We are a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization and we accomplish our mission of providing nutritious food and an atmosphere of community to anyone in need, because of volunteers like you! Potluck in the Park Location Details: Potluck in the Park takes place at the North Park Blocks. The location is around the sculpture at NW 8th and Glisan, in the parking lot of the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). PARKING There is on-street parking available for $2.00/hr AND a pay parking lot kitty-corner from the park. $5.00 day rate. TRANSIT -Streetcar stops at 10th & Glisan northbound, 11th & Glisan southbound. -MAX stops at Greyhound Depot on 5th & 6th (Yellow, Green and Orange Lines) -Buses: #17 from Downtown or NE, #77 from NE or NW -Or use TriMet’s Trip Planner https://trimet.org/#/planner Meal Service Activities Include: Helping to unload food and supplies Setting up and organizing in preparation for the meal service Serving hot or cold food to guests as they come through the line during meal service General clean-up which includes but is not limited to wiping down tables and picking up trash Helping to take down canopies and load supplies into the Potluck vans at the end of service Volunteer Requirements: All volunteers must sign up below to reserve a spot. If you plan to bring your children or other guests to the event, you MUST reserve slots for them. The best way to do this is to create a Volunteer Team. You can then sign up your team for this project. We ask that volunteers are 12 years of age or older to attend this project. Any volunteer under age 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. All volunteers under 18 are required to bring a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian, or - if attending with an adult - have them fill one out at the event. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project: Youth Volunteer Release Form Remember to give this to the person running check-in! NOTE: In order to better communicate with volunteers, Potluck in the Park regularly sends out mailers and newsletters. To facilitate this, Potluck in the Park would like to use the contact information you supply when signing up to participate at Potluck In The Park. Potluck in the Park does not release this information to any other third party. If you do NOT wish to share your contact info with Potluck in the Park, please let the registration staff know on the day and you will be excluded from our e-newsletter and other mailings.