Learning & Tech❯Networking & Jobs

Do you struggle to find the right talent for your organization? Join A to Z Staffing, Nonprofit Professionals Now, and Mac’s List on Nov. 5, 2026, for an event built for anyone involved in hiring staff in mission-driven businesses, B Corps, and...

Holiday Wine + Makers Market at Hi-Lo Hotel Kick off the holiday season at the Hi-Lo Hotel with a festive evening of wine, small bites, local makers, holiday shopping, coffee, self-care—and dogs! On Friday, November 13, from 5–7 PM, we’re transforming the Hi-Lo into a holiday marketplace featuring some of our favorite local and regional partners. Grab your friends, raise a glass, discover something new, and get a head start on your holiday shopping. Your ticket includes wine samples and small bites from CraftPDX, with an exciting lineup of wine partners: King Estate Winery • Del Rio Vineyard Estate • Columbia Distributing • Delicato Family Wines Taste your way through the evening, discover a new favorite, and get into the holiday spirit. Find something special for your holiday list—or yourself—with our growing lineup of makers and partners: Pools of Light: Discover Calley’s jewelry, including necklaces and beaded earrings, perfect for gifting or adding a little sparkle to your own collection. Good Wolf: Join us in welcoming Good Wolf to the market! Stop by their table, meet the team, and explore what they’ve brought for your holiday shopping. The Paper Bag Coffee Roaster: Enjoy locally roasted coffee samples and shop whole-bean coffee to take home. Be sure to visit the Hi-Lo Merchant for even more locally inspired gifts and Portland finds. More makers and partners are still to come! Oregon Dog Rescue will be onsite—with dogs! Take a break from sipping and shopping to meet some four-legged friends and learn more about the rescue’s work. A little holiday shopping, a little puppy love. What could be better? ️ Yes, you read that right. Jake from Vitality PDX will be joining the party, offering special event pricing on Botox and select wellness treatments throughout the evening. Because sometimes your holiday shopping list should include you. You’ve shopped. You’ve snacked. You’ve enjoyed a beverage or two. Make a night of it with a stay at the Hi-Lo Hotel! Holiday Market guests can take advantage of a special overnight offer: Discounted Hi-Lo room rate 50% off overnight valet parking Waived destination fee Use code N5731 when booking. Shop, snack, sip, treat yourself, and when you’re ready to call it a night, just take the elevator home. ️ Bring your friends, your holiday shopping list, and your appetite. Spend the evening tasting wine, enjoying small bites, meeting local makers—and a few dogs—while celebrating our Portland community. Sip. ️ Shop. Discover. Meet the dogs. Celebrate local. Friday, November 13, 2026 | 5–7 PM Tickets: $30 on Eventbrite — search “Hi-Lo Hotel” Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection 320 SW Harvey Milk Street Downtown Portland Wine samples and small bites are included with your ticket. Additional food, beverages, retail purchases, and Vitality PDX services are available separately. 21+ for wine tasting.

Enspire Arts will host “Introduction to Teaching Artistry,” 9:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The meeting, facilitated by Enspire Arts Executive Director Sarah Lightfoot and Portland educator and...

Join us for a showcase of experiential STEM education and workforce development at Maseeh College. The event will bring together educators, industry partners, employers, alumni, donors, and community organizations to explore how students move...

Welcome youth in 7th-12th grade who want to make a difference in their community through the library! We welcome newcomers! Reach out to let us at [email protected] to let us know you’re attending. We meet the following Thursday dates...

Grimoire's Gothic Market - Inspired by Pop-culture & classics like Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Harry Potter, and American Horror Story, is a folklore-themed market & exhibition that works to bring together various aspects of Halloween, horror,...

Strive Networking hosts this 21 and over networking evening at Twilight Cafe and Bar on SE Grand Avenue in Portland. It is pitched at both tenured and newly minted professionals, and it is deliberately multi-vertical: attendees come from...

Shop hyper-local this year! Find one-of-a-kind creations by more than 35 artists and makers at our 2nd Annual Holiday Bizarre. Plus, do some hands-on art, watch art demos, eat and drink, and do our scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes. It will be a night to remember!

November’s First Thursday Night Market highlights gratitude and community in Downtown Canby, honoring the people, places, and local businesses that make the town feel like home. Shops stay open later with specials, sales, and thoughtful touches,...

Founders Hike PDX is a walking networking event at Hoyt Arboretum for founders, entrepreneurs, and growth-minded operators who would rather talk while moving than stand around a room. Participants pair up and walk and talk, rotating partners...