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THUNOV 5
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Talks & LecturesAI & Data

SIMposium 2026

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON PORTLAND:Portland OR 97232 USA

The Portland SIMposium is a premier event designed for IT leaders, taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Portland, United States. This all-day event brings together CIOs, CISOs, and technology leaders from across the Pacific Northwest, offering a unique opportunity for collaboration, insight, and innovation. Attendees will engage in a series of mainstage panels, breakout sessions, and fireside conversations that delve into key themes reshaping technology leadership today. Topics of discussion will include AI-driven transformation, cybersecurity resilience, workforce evolution, and the human side of digital leadership. Participants will hear from executives who are at the forefront of technology change across various industries, as well as thought leaders from Oregon's vibrant innovation ecosystem. The event also features the prestigious Oregon CIO & CISO of the Year Awards, highlighting exceptional leadership and impact within the region. With the chance to connect with over 150 regional technology and business leaders, attendees can expect to gain actionable insights that will enhance their strategic governance and leadership effectiveness. The Portland SIMposium promises a day filled with knowledge-sharing, networking opportunities, and community engagement.

Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482744

THUNOV 26
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
💰 $15Running & RacesWellnessKids & FamilyHolidays & Seasonal

Ridgefield Public School Foundation’s 10th Annual Turkey Trot

Union Ridge Elementary School330 N 5th Ave.
Thursday, November 26 | Union Ridge Elementary School

The 10th Annual Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation Turkey Trot, presented by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia Credit Union, takes place on a scenic route through Ridgefield, traveling through Abrams Park and along Lake River. It’s a 5K family friendly run/walk event that raises funds to help the Foundation’s efforts to provide scholarships and grant opportunities to students, teachers, and staff. Last year’s event had more than 1,000 participants, and we hope to grow our event even more this year as we support Ridgefield schools and their students.

Register Now

This year’s 10th Annual Turkey Trot, presented by Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia Credit Union will take place on Thursday, November 26th, starting with the Drumstick Dash—a short run for children ages 5 and under and not yet in kindergarten —at 8:45 am. The main event, a 5K run/walk, follows at 9:00 am. Both events will begin and end at Union Ridge Elementary School in downtown Ridgefield.

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While the Turkey Trot is a fun run/walk without a formal timer, participants are encouraged to enjoy the spirit of the event and work up an appetite for their Thanksgiving feast.

Race packet pick up and in-person registration will be held on Wednesday, November 25th, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, and again on race day from 7:45 to 8:45 am in the Union Ridge Elementary School Gym. A limited number of extra T-shirts will be available for purchase during in-person registration.

To ensure you get a race T-shirt, please register by Wednesday, November 11th. Additionally, we encourage participants to bring nonperishable food items to packet pick-up for donation to the Ridgefield Family Resource Center. Each item donated will earn you a ticket for a chance to win $100 in local restaurant gift cards.

All proceeds from the event will be equally shared between the Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation and the Ridgefield Family Resource Center, making this a great way to give back to our community while embracing the Thanksgiving spirit. See you there!

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RACE DETAILS

DRUMSTICK DASH

Once again our Turkey Trot will feature a Drumstick Dash, a short run for our youngest participants ages 5 and under (not yet in kindergarten). We will make an announcement at 8:40 am for any children interested in participating to report to the starting line. The Drumstick Dash will begin at 8:45 am.

5K FUN RUN/WALK

Our main event, the 5K run/walk, will get started at 9 am. Those who are planning to run should position themselves at the front of the crowd, closest to the starting line. Walkers, please make way for runners who are trying to move to the front. There is no official timer for our fun run/walk event, so those interested in knowing their finish times should plan to use their own watches to time themselves. For safety, please keep in mind that at certain points on the route you may be asked to stop for vehicle traffic (vehicles have the right of way during the Turkey Trot) so finish times could be impacted.

5K ROUTE:

The course begins on 5th Ave. at Union Ridge Elementary and then heads down to Abrams Park and continues northeast along the trail bordering Gee Creek. From there the route takes participants up Heron Drive to Main Ave. It then continues south to the corner of Main & Pioneer and takes participants down to the Ridgefield waterfront via the railroad overpass. Participants will follow the course along Lake River and turn around near the south end of Carty Lake. The course then continues in reverse, back up to the corner of Main & Pioneer, where participants will head north for one block before heading east up Simons St. to finish back at Union Ridge Elementary.

EVENT SAFETY NOTE

Roads remain open throughout the event. Please stay to the right on roads and use sidewalks whenever possible. Once again, this is a family friendly fun run/walk event. Participants may be subject to brief waits for vehicle traffic. Since roads remain open, vehicle traffic does have the right away.

BRING ITEMS FOR THE RIDGEFIELD FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

The Ridgefield Family Resource Center is seeking non-perishable foods (especially cereal, rice, pasta sauce, canned fruit, canned meat, and canned pasta meals) as well as new socks and stretchy knit gloves. For each item (non-perishable food items, pairs of socks, and pairs of gloves) brought to packet pick-up/in-person registration on Wednesday or Thursday morning, you will receive one ticket for entry into a prize drawing for $100 of local restaurant gift cards.

T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

For any participants who do not meet the T-shirt registration deadline of Nov. 12th at 10 pm, a limited number of T-shirts will be available for purchase at packet pick-up/in-person registration at a cost of $5 each.

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EVENT PARKING

Parking will be available at Union Ridge Elementary, the RACC, and the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene. Street parking throughout downtown Ridgefield is also an option for participants.

SATNOV 7
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
RSVP requiredAI & DataWorkshopsTalks & Lectures

PNW Date of Data

Multimedia Classroom Building, Room 22Map

WSU Vancouver MIS club and the Oregon Data Community host a free one-day training event for data professionals and students using the Microsoft Data Platform.

Session topics include SQL Server, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Synapse, data analytics, visualization and more!

Coffee and Beverages will be provided, and lunch will be available for a small fee.

Conference attendance is free, but registration is required. Use the QR code below.

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THUNOV 12
Hours not provided
Talks & LecturesAI & Data

NODES 2026: Engineering Better Intelligence (Neo4j)

🌐OnlineVirtual Event

NODES 2026 is Neo4j's free, 24-hour global online conference, running across every time zone on November 12. The program is aimed at developers, data professionals, architects and AI engineers, with sessions on modern application development, multi-agent workflows, graph-backed retrieval and building context-rich systems that hold up in production. Talks are grouped by experience level, so there are introductory sessions for people new to graph databases alongside deeper technical material on knowledge graphs, agent orchestration and graph analytics at scale. Because the event streams continuously for a full day, Pacific-time attendees can join sessions in the morning, over lunch or in the evening, and recordings are typically published afterward. Registration is free through the Neo4j eve https://neo4j.com/event/nodes-2026-engineering-better-intelligence/

THUNOV 26
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
All ages💰 $20 - $45Running & RacesWellnessHolidays & Seasonal

2026 Turkey Trot

Salmon Creek Park/Klineline Pond1112 NE 117th St
What:
5K run/walk and 10K run When:
Thanksgiving Morning, Nov 26, 2026 Time:
Race starts at 9am Where:
Klineline Pond,
Salmon Creek Regional Park
1112 NE 117th Street
Vancouver, WA, 98685 Cost:
$45 all races, $20 polar plunge

Questions? Email: [email protected]

Race History

Since 2002, Clark County families have met for a fun run together on Thanksgiving morning. As the run grew in popularity, the families decided to organize the event and use the opportunity to give back to the community. Now, 1,250 racers join us each year and 100% of the proceeds benefit Clark County Food Bank, which provide the resources for roughly 140,000 meals every Thanksgiving!

Race Course

Turkey Trot 2025 will be at Salmon Creek Trail, with both races starting at Klineline Pond at 9 am on Thanksgiving morning! The course follows a flat, mostly paved trail that weaves between areas of forest and open meadows. The course will be clearly marked with directions and exact mile markers for both the 5k and 10k races. Water stations will be at the start/finish line, as well as the 10k turnaround. There will also be a first aid station located at the start/finish line.

Race Timing

All registered racers receive timing chips in their race packets, which will electronically track the racer’s time. Chips are then attached to the outermost layer of clothing above the waist. This method ensures accurate timing and creates an easy, quick way for race officials to post times and rankings online following the event.

Race Information

Turkey Trot has two race day options: a 5k walk/run and a 10k run. Both races begin at 9:00 am on Thanksgiving morning, and take place along the same course. There will usually be around a 5 minute delay between the start of the 10k and 5k races. All age groups are welcome and encouraged to participate! Food (bagels, donuts, bananas, etc.) and coffee will be provided the morning of the race. Special prizes will also be handed out to racers that come dressed in crazy, fun, or Thanksgiving themed costumes!

SATNOV 7
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
AI & DataTalks & LecturesClubs & Meetings

PNW Day of Data 2026 [Portland Microsoft Fabric & Power BI User Group]

Washington State University VancouverMap

Portland Fabric User Group It's that magical time of year again where we have our all day FREE technical conference at a local site. This year, we are once again holding our conference at Washington State University Vancouver, up in the Salmon Creek area. As many of you know, the active leadership lives in the Vancouver area, so we've naturally migrated the event to Vancouver due to the availability of high-quality sites with excellent parking. We're in partnership with WSU Vancouver and the WSU

MONNOV 2
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
FitnessRunning & RacesClubs & Meetings

Monday Night Easy Run in Beaverton

Jessa and Kristin are your leaders for Beaverton's easygoing Monday-night run/walk. All paces and abilities welcome. Weather-permitting, we'll use the Fann

WEDNOV 4
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Networking & JobsAI & DataClubs & Meetings

TechConnect: Global Virtual Job & Networking Event for Data, AI, and Tech Pros [AC PDX (Agile Community Portland)]

🌐OnlineVirtual Event

Portland Analytics Club Calling all developers, AI engineers, software architects, data scientists, DevOps professionals, and tech enthusiasts — **TechConnect** is your ultimate destination for career growth, project showcasing, and global peer networking in the tech ecosystem.

Hosted in a self-led, Slack-style virtual space, this **virtual tech networking event** invites you to connect, collaborate, and innovate with a diverse community of tech minds and hiring professionals from around the wo

SATNOV 7
1:00 PM – 3:59 PM
WorkshopsAI & Data

G.A.T.H.E.R. (formerly Beginner Friendly App Building for Innovators)

VancouverMap

Saving Throw Studio presents G.A.T.H.E.R., previously called Beginner Friendly App Building for Innovators: a three-hour, innovation-focused workshop for people building software without a technical background. No experience is required and the session is structured to be judgment-free -- guided, founder-friendly building rather than a lecture. This edition digs into prompting accuracy, breaking complex features down into plans a non-engineer can actually execute, and the architectural decisions behind front-end design. Bring a laptop and whatever refreshments you want; there is no dress code. Hosted by Ryan Green at North Bank Innovations inside the Vancouver Innovation Center, 18110 SE 34th St, Vancouver, Washington. Park in Lot 1, the red lot. Weekend doors are locked, so latecomers sho https://luma.com/j9rh2whz

SATNOV 7
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
FitnessHiking & WalkingRunning & RacesClubs & Meetings

Run Club and Power Walking

All are welcome for this fun community run and walking group, held on the first Saturday of every month. This is a free community group, so anyone can join the runners or walkers at no cost. It's a great Milwaukie Running Club group. The sauna social after the run is offered at half price: just $14.50. Capacity is limited to the first 20 sign-ups, so you are encouraged to sign up in advance.

The light pace is great for beginners, and set by the group. If a few people want to go slower or faster, the group will split into different-paced pods. Simply show up just before 8 a.m., run or walk for about an hour, then enjoy sauna time together at half price afterward.

Soak up that steam and the cold contrast for muscle recovery, improved circulation and enhanced running performance. Meet rain or shine and always make sure everyone is feeling safe and supported. Keep up that momentum toward your 2026 goals with this guided route — run or walk.

Led by Portland native Justine @runwithms

THUNOV 26
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Mutual AidWellnessHiking & WalkingRunning & RacesHolidays & SeasonalTeaKids & Family

H-Bomb Fitness Turkey Trot 2026

H-Bomb FitnessMap

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.

SUNNOV 1
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Running & RacesFitnessClubs & Meetings

Sunday Long Run from PRC NW

2258 NW Raleigh St2258 NW Raleigh St, Portland, OR

Portland Running Company leads a long run every Sunday morning departing from our location at 2258 NW Raleigh St. in Portland.

We decide the route(s) on t

WEDNOV 11
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
AI & DataTalks & LecturesNetworking & Jobs

Agentic AI Summit

Downtown PortlandMap

The Technology Association of Oregon convenes the Agentic AI Summit, a gathering for Oregon technology professionals focused on agentic AI - systems that plan, take actions, and use tools on a persons behalf rather than simply answering prompts. The program is aimed at engineering leaders, product teams, data and platform practitioners, founders, and the operators who have to decide where autonomous agents genuinely earn their keep. Expected themes include practical deployment patterns, evaluation and guardrails, security and data governance for tool-using systems, cost and reliability tradeoffs, and lessons learned from teams already running agents in production. As with other TAO summits, expect a mix of talks, panels, and structured networking with the regional tech community in downtow https://www.techoregon.org/event/agentic-ai-summit

FRINOV 6
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Networking & JobsAI & DataFairs & Markets

AnalyticsCLUB JobExpo Virtual Business, Data & Technology Job Expo [AC PDX (Agile Community Portland)]

🌐OnlineVirtual Event

Portland Analytics Club **What is FirstFridayFair Monthly Job Fair?** [FirstFridayFair Monthly Job Fair](https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/6j382kbpcnvd) is a **global virtual job fair and remote hiring event** hosted by the [Analytics.CLUB](Analytics.CLUB) community. This **online job fair platform** brings together **professionals, employers, recruiters, and career coaches** for an immersive, **self-managed career networking experience**. 🎥 **New to FirstFridayFair? Watch our explainer

WEDNOV 25
Hours not provided
Registration requiredRunning & RacesHolidays & SeasonalWellness

Turkey Trot

Portland International Raceway1940 North Victory Boulevard

This 5k race takes you on a holiday-themed journey through the lights of the Sunshine Division Winter Wonderland. The perfect way to kick off Thanksgiving weekend. Like thousands of others, make the HTC Turkey Trot an annual tradition with your family and friends.

There will be 2 Family 5K waves, 1 Competitive 5K wave and 2 Kids Fun Run waves. Please register for your preferred start time.

TUENOV 17
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
RSVP requiredAI & DataWorkshopsTalks & Lectures55+ / Seniors

AI as an Accessibility & Information Tool: Helping Seniors Navigate Daily Life With Confidence

Discover how contemporary AI applications can serve as powerful tools for independent living, lifelong learning, and daily problem-solving. This interactive workshop demonstrates practical accessibility functions hidden inside everyday tech, such as instant text-to-speech audio conversion, natural voice-command interactions, and real-time smartphone image recognition (perfect for reading small labels or identifying objects). Moving into deeper research skills, we will outline advanced prompting methods while unpacking the distinct structural limits of large language models. Learn exactly why AI should never replace professional advisory services, and discover specific strategies for spotting online medical misinformation.

For this session, participants are asked to bring smartphones, laptops or tablets with internet access. Hands-on activities will also include more in-depth prompt writing techniques.

Taught by Adult Services Librarian April Younglove of the Lake Oswego Public Library, with one‑on‑one assistance provided by students from the Lake Youth Leadership Council.

For more information and to register for this free class, please call the Adult Community Center at (503) 635-3758. This class will take place at the Adult Community Center, located at 505 G Avenue, Lake Oswego. This event is sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center and the Lake Oswego Public Library.

TUENOV 3
6:15 PM – 7:45 PM
+3 dates
FitnessRunning & RacesClubs & Meetings

Track Workout

Duniway Track, 2815 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97201, USAMap
Join us every Tuesday evening for an interval workout on the track. Casual warmup (do your own favorite thing) starts at 6:15 PM; workout starts at 6:30 sharp! We post the week's workout--and any changes to location (rare)--midday on Tuesdays on our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/portlandrunningcompany
Also check Twitter: https://twitter.com/PortlandRunning

We're hosting these track workouts at Duniway Track on SW Barbur Blvd. in Portland for the time being.
TUENOV 3
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
+2 dates
Clubs & MeetingsMakersAI & Data

Better Futures Club

Better Futures Club is a weekly event (alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays) focused on imagining and making better futures. Imagine an artist community, a think tank, and a research center in the same building. People in all of those fields working alongside each other imagining and creating different futures together. Cross pollination and inspiration. Liberal Arts and STEM and R&D. Photographers, physicists, authors, astronomers, musicians, makers, mathematicians, designers, developers, fashionistas, climatologists and all manner of imaginative optimists. All Better Futures Club events are covered by the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct (https://www.contributor-covenant.org)

Tags: ruby, STEM, liberal arts, community, hacking, AI

Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482760

TUENOV 3
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
+2 dates
Clubs & MeetingsAI & Data

Data Prepper Triage Meeting [OpenSearch Portland]

🌐OnlineVirtual Event

OpenSearch Community & Triage Meetings The Data Prepper team will be triaging issues in the [Data Prepper project](https://github.com/opensearch-project/data-prepper). We meet at 11:00am US Central time.

Please see [our agenda in TRIAGING.md](https://github.com/opensearch-project/data-prepper/blob/main/TRIAGING.md#is-there-an-agenda-for-each-week) for details on our weekly agenda.

[Code of Conduct](https://github.com/opensearch-project/data-prepper/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)

This meeting i

SATNOV 7
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
FitnessHiking & WalkingRunning & RacesClubs & Meetings

Run Club & Power Walking

SaunaGloMap

A welcoming community meet for runners and power walkers gathers on the first Saturday of each month. Participation is free and open to all, with a beginner friendly pace set by the group. If different speeds emerge, participants split into smaller pace pods so everyone can move comfortably. This Milwaukie Running Club group follows a guided route and keeps the tone light and fun. Afterward, a sauna social is available at a reduced rate of $14.50, limited to the first 20 sign ups, and advance sign up is encouraged. Completing the liability waiver ahead of time can make check in faster. Led by Portland native Justine @runwithms, the post session steam and cold contrast are highlighted for muscle recovery, improved circulation, and enhanced running performance. The group meets rain or shine and emphasizes a safe, supportive experience for all.

TUENOV 3
6:00 PM
+3 dates
Clubs & MeetingsRunning & RacesFitnessLGBTQ+

Portland Frontrunners: TUESDAY EVENING RUN & WALK 6:00 PM

Weekly run club / running club group run. Published recurring schedule. Check the organizer for holiday exceptions, cancellations, and participation requirements.

SUNNOV 1
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Running & RacesFitnessFood & DrinkClubs & Meetings

HVRC Sunday Morning Run

Ease into Sunday with a fun run covering about 4 to 6 miles at a comfortable, conversational pace. Expect friendly company throughout the route, then linger afterward for a laid-back coffee social.

MONNOV 16
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
AI & DataWorkshopsTalks & Lectures

Big Data? No Problem! An introduction to arrow for R

Working with data that's too large, too slow, or too messy for regular CSVs? Join us for an introduction to the {arrow} package in R. We'll explore how Arrow and Parquet files can make large datasets faster to store, read, and analyze, all while using the familiar dplyr workflows you already know and love. Using Portland's Biketown data, we'll convert, query, and visualize millions of rides without breaking a sweat (or our laptops). Bring your laptop if you want to follow along. No need to RSVP via Meetup, but we might share info ahead of time in the event comments!

Tags: data, r, women in tech

Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482764

THUNOV 26
8:45 AM
Running & RacesWellnessHolidays & Seasonal

Ridgefield Turkey Trot

The Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation 10th annual Turkey Trot. An untimed 5K run/walk plus the Drumstick Dash for kids 5 and under. Proceeds split between the Foundation and the Ridgefield Family Resource Center. Earn the pie.

WEDNOV 4
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
AI & DataTalks & LecturesClubs & Meetings

From Data to Decisions: Integrating Machine Learning and AI into Power BI [Portland Microsoft Fabric & Power BI User Group]

🌐OnlineVirtual Event

Portland Fabric User Group Explore how the Port of Portland is blending machine learning and AI with traditional BI to support operational and customer experience insights. Using the PDX terminal passenger‑arrival forecasting model and the Customer Experience Scorecard as examples, we’ll trace the end‑to‑end data journey – from raw data to Databricks pipelines to Power BI. The session emphasizes practical design considerations for surfacing AI‑generated data products or advanced analytics in a w

SUNNOV 1
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
+4 dates
Running & RacesFitnessClubs & Meetings

NW PDX Long Run and Coffee

Free weekly long run led by Portland Running Company. Run group meets at our newest store at 2258 NW Raleigh St. in Portland at 8 a.m. every Sunday. Longer run; runners cover between 6 and 16+ miles each week. Routes include the waterfront, Forest Park, and SW Terwilliger. We like to have a coffee and chat after.
WEDNOV 4
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Running & RacesFitnessClubs & Meetings

Southeast Runners!

This is the only SE run group in the city! Live, work or play in our area? Come join us! We're a silly bunch of runners that like to run and imbibe. A lot

THUNOV 5
6:00 PM
+3 dates
Running & RacesClubs & MeetingsFitness

Portland Running Company: Thirsty Thursdays, 6:00 PM, PRC-NW Raleigh St .

Weekly run club / running club group run. Published recurring schedule. Check the organizer for holiday exceptions, cancellations, and participation requirements.

SUNNOV 8
8:00 AM
+2 dates
Running & RacesClubs & MeetingsFitness

Portland Running Company: Sundays, 8 AM, Long Run from PRC Northwest!

Weekly run club / running club group run. Published recurring schedule. Check the organizer for holiday exceptions, cancellations, and participation requirements.

SATNOV 7
9:00 AM
+2 dates
Clubs & MeetingsRunning & RacesFitnessLGBTQ+

Portland Frontrunners: SATURDAY RUN & WALK 9:00 AM

Weekly run club / running club group run. Published recurring schedule. Check the organizer for holiday exceptions, cancellations, and participation requirements.

FRINOV 6
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
AI & DataTalks & Lectures

Tech Talk: AI in Practice with Bethany Janos [The Tech Academy]

🌐OnlineVirtual Event

The Tech Academy **How can developers use AI effectively without losing sight of the fundamentals?**

AI is changing how software is built and how developers approach everyday problems. For students and early-career engineers, keeping up with new tools and practices can feel overwhelming. Understanding how the industry has evolved and learning to make thoughtful decisions about AI can help you adapt and build skills that last.

Our guest speaker, **Bethany Janos**, is a senior software engineer

TUENOV 17
2:00 PM
AI & DataWorkshopsCoursesTech HelpTalks & Lectures55+ / Seniors

The AI Toolkit Series

Join Adult Services Librarian April Younglove from the Lake Oswego Public Library for a hands-on, four-part series designed to demystify artificial intelligence. Learn how to navigate the digital world, protect your privacy, and use AI tools with confidence and skepticism. Sessions include clear, live demonstrations, interactive discussions, and personalized tech support. Free for all participants.

  • Location: Lake Oswego Adult Community Center
  • Cost: Free for both residents and non-residents
  • Requirements: Please bring a smartphone, laptop, or tablet with internet access for the hands-on practice portions.
Upcoming Fall 2026 AI Toolkit Lineup Demystifying AI: Intro to AI (Part 1)

Foundations for Everyday Use

Kick off the series by stripping away the tech jargon and discovering how artificial intelligence can simplify your day-to-day life. This foundational session introduces core AI concepts and terminology—including AI summarizers, generative chatbots, and natural prompting—in clear, approachable language. Through live demonstrations of Claude AI, Microsoft Copilot, and ChatGPT, you will learn how to safely use these tools to brainstorm recipes, plan custom travel itineraries, and organize daily tasks. We will introduce the essential "Ask–Tweak–Verify" (ATV) framework alongside critical privacy guidelines to ensure you protect your personal data right from the start.

One-on-one lab assistance is proudly provided by student volunteers from the Lake Youth Leadership Council to help you configure settings on your personal devices.

Date / Time: Tuesday, September 15 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Class Number: 34825

Demystifying AI: Chatbot Practice (Part 2)

Hands-On Skills and Sandbox Practice

Build directly upon your foundational knowledge with a supportive, highly interactive sandbox session dedicated to mastering digital assistants. In Part 2, participants shift from watching demonstrations to writing and refining their own prompts. Under patient guidance, you will practice conversational techniques, discover how subtle shifts in word choices yield dramatically improved answers, and learn how to implement standard internet safety boundaries. A major focus of this workshop will be learning how to cross-reference and fact-check chatbot output to ensure your digital interactions remain secure, accurate, and productive.

Personalized, one-on-one tech support will be provided throughout the hands-on practice intervals by members of the Lake Youth Leadership Council.

Date / Time: Tuesday, October 20 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Class Number: 34826

AI as an Accessibility & Information Tool

Helping Seniors Navigate Daily Life With Confidence

Discover how contemporary AI applications can serve as powerful tools for independent living, lifelong learning, and daily problem-solving. This interactive workshop demonstrates practical accessibility functions hidden inside everyday tech, such as instant text-to-speech audio conversion, natural voice-command interactions, and real-time smartphone image recognition (perfect for reading small labels or identifying objects). Moving into deeper research skills, we will outline advanced prompting methods while unpacking the distinct structural limits of large language models. Learn exactly why AI should never replace professional advisory services, and discover specific strategies for spotting online medical misinformation.

Personalized, one-on-one tech support will be provided throughout the hands-on practice intervals by members of the Lake Youth Leadership Council.

Date / Time: Tuesday, November 17 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Class Number: 34827

AI Safety, Fact Checking & Avoiding Misinformation

Becoming a Confident, Critical AI User

The final installation equips you with an essential digital defense toolkit to evaluate whether online content is authentic, accurate, and trustworthy. We will break down common system errors, reveal how "hallucinations" occur, and introduce quick, library-approved methods for verifying data across independent sources. Crucially, this session helps participants recognize how malicious actors deploy technology for modern fraudulent schemes—including cloning voices for identity scams, fabricating hyper-realistic deepfakes, and pushing complex cryptocurrency traps. Leave with the confidence and critical awareness needed to enjoy modern digital conveniences safely and securely.

Personalized, one-on-one tech support will be provided throughout the hands-on practice intervals by members of the Lake Youth Leadership Council.

Date / Time: Tuesday, December 15 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Class Number: 34828

Past Digital Dive Presentations & Resources

Missed a previous session? Access archived video recordings, interactive presentation slides, and educational handouts from our past technology literacy classes below:

Is It AI or Is It Real? How to Spot Computer-Generated Content Like a Librarian (Digital Dive #1)

Explore the sophisticated tools and methodologies professional librarians utilize to identify computer-generated texts, altered documents, and artificial imagery. This session provides actionable, real-world clues to help you differentiate between genuine human creations and artificial content in your daily newsfeeds and correspondence.

This class was originally presented at the Lake Oswego Public Library.

Why Does Fake Information Exist? Understanding the Motives Behind Misinformation

Navigate the rapidly-evolving digital landscape with clarity and balance. This session pulls back the curtain on automated "content farms," breaking down how social media algorithms, financial pay-per-click incentives, and strategic influence campaigns purposefully accelerate the distribution of false narratives. Learn to evaluate source motivations and protect your digital footprint from predatory content design.

This class was originally presented at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center.

For questions or more information regarding our technology programs, please contact Adult Services Librarian April Younglove at [email protected].

MONNOV 2
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
+4 dates
Running & RacesFitnessClubs & Meetings

Monday Night Trails in NW

Portland Running Co. + The Run Pub, 2258 NW Raleigh St, Portland, OR 97210, USAMap
Monday Night Trails! Trail run of 5–9 miles followed by refreshments at Run Pub. Meet at 6 PM at PRC, 2258 NW Raleigh Street. We'll discuss routes and head from the store to Forest Park. There will be hills. All are welcome!
TUENOV 3
6:30 PM
+3 dates
Running & RacesClubs & MeetingsFitness

Portland Running Company: Tuesdays, 6:30 PM, Duniway Track

Weekly run club / running club group run. Published recurring schedule. Check the organizer for holiday exceptions, cancellations, and participation requirements.

THUNOV 5
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
+3 dates
21+Running & RacesFitnessClubs & MeetingsBeer

Thirsty Thursday Run @ PRC-NW

Portland Running & Walking Co. + The Run Pub, 2258 NW Raleigh St, Portland, OR 97210, USAMap

Every Thursday night join a fun group of runners for a 4–6 mile waterfront or neighborhood run, followed by a $3 pint at our in-store pub! Ages 21 or older, please.

MONNOV 9
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
AI & DataTalks & Lectures

The Data Behind Agents: Building Intelligent, Safe, AI Systems

🌐OnlineVirtual Event

AI agents dominate current industry discussion, yet clear explanations of what they are, why they fail, and what roles they are creating remain scarce. This session offers a foundational introduction for students and early-career technologists. We’ll examine what distinguishes an agent from a conventional chatbot — tools, memory, and planning loops — and trace an agent through the completion of a realistic task. We then turn to the less-demonstrated half of the problem: the data an agent requires to be useful, and the boundaries it requires to be safe.

SUNNOV 1
9:00 AM
+3 dates
Running & RacesClubs & MeetingsFitnessLGBTQ+

Portland Frontrunners: SUNDAY TRAIL & ROAD 9:00 AM

Weekly run club / running club group run. Published recurring schedule. Check the organizer for holiday exceptions, cancellations, and participation requirements.

FRINOV 6
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
+3 dates
Running & RacesFitnessClubs & Meetings

Run TRG: “Happy Hour” Trail Run

Join Run TRG for a Friday evening trail run through Forest Park! Meet at the Leif Erikson Gate on NW Thurman. All skill and experience levels welcome!

SATNOV 7
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
+3 dates
Running & RacesFitnessClubs & Meetings

Run TRG: Trail Run Saturdays

Join Run TRG for a Saturday morning trail run around Mt. Tabor Park! Meet at the entrance on SE 64th Avenue and Lincoln Street. All skill and experience levels welcome!

WEDNOV 11
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
AI & DataClubs & Meetings

Applied AI Ethics MonthlyMixer - Where Innovation Meets Responsibility [AC PDX (Agile Community Portland)]

🌐OnlineVirtual Event

Portland Analytics Club Join a global, open-format gathering for those building and questioning AI — from real-world use cases to critical conversations around ethics, bias, and transparency. Every month, we create space for developers, researchers, and policymakers to connect in meaningful, unmoderated dialogue — with flexible chats, peer learning, and 1-on-1 video networking. Watch how it works: **[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOYkxBjrAYY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOYkxBjrAYY)** **Wh

MONNOV 2
5:30 PM
+3 dates
Running & RacesClubs & MeetingsFitness

Portland Running Company: Mondays, 5:30 PM, Scholls PRC Slow Jam

Weekly run club / running club group run. Published recurring schedule. Check the organizer for holiday exceptions, cancellations, and participation requirements.

MONNOV 2
6:00 PM
+3 dates
Running & RacesClubs & MeetingsFitness

Portland Running Company: Monday Trail Run, 6 PM, PRC-NW Raleigh St.

Weekly run club / running club group run. Published recurring schedule. Check the organizer for holiday exceptions, cancellations, and participation requirements.

MONNOV 2
6:00 PM
+3 dates
Running & RacesClubs & MeetingsFitness

Oregon Road Runners Club / Foot Traffic: Westside

Weekly run club / running club group run. Published recurring schedule. Check the organizer for holiday exceptions, cancellations, and participation requirements.

SUNNOV 8
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Running & RacesFitnessFood & DrinkClubs & Meetings

HVRC Sunday Morning Run

Enjoy a Sunday morning fun run covering 4 to 6 miles at a conversational pace, followed by a coffee social with good company.

WEDNOV 18
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
AI & DataClubs & MeetingsNightlife & Social

Agentic AI Multimodal MonthlyMixer - Where Agents Minds Meet [AC PDX (Agile Community Portland)]

🌐OnlineVirtual Event

Portland Analytics Club Join the global gathering of AI builders, researchers, and enthusiasts pushing the boundaries of agentic systems and multimodal intelligence. Connect every month for organic networking, 1-on-1 video chats, and powerful peer-to-peer exchanges across a flexible, open chat-based platform. **Watch how it works**: [https://youtu.be/trmf6Gqs6FM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trmf6Gqs6FM) What Is the **Agentic AI Multimodal** #MonthlyMixer? The **Agentic AI Multimodal MonthlyM

WEDNOV 11
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
+2 dates
Running & RacesFitnessClubs & Meetings

Wilsonville Pub Runners

Vanguard Brewing Company, 27501 SW 95th Ave #945, Wilsonville, OR 97070, USAMap

Every Wednesday (except the first Wednesday) we host the Wilsonville Pub Runners. They will post 3m and 5m routes on their Facebook.

THUNOV 5
6:00 PM
+3 dates
Running & RacesClubs & MeetingsFitness

Oregon Road Runners Club / Foot Traffic: Eastside

Weekly run club / running club group run. Published recurring schedule. Check the organizer for holiday exceptions, cancellations, and participation requirements.

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