Nightlife & Social❯Social Mixers

PDX Neurodivergent Tech Workers **Who is this for?** Whether you are a seasoned software developer, a budding tech enthusiast, or whoever, this event offers a welcoming space for neurodivergent nerds. We are queer and trans led and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. Join us for an evening of community building!

**Where Will We be?** For winter we will be meeting online for covid friendlyndliness and sensory comfort.

**What are we doing?** Socializing, talking about challenges at work, tal

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.

Author of It Starts With Anger James Spooner will be visiting campus on Nov 9th as our special author visit for Fall's MRC Book Club gathering. Spooner will be giving a talk on the intersections of punk, race and creative art practice, with time for Q&A.

Reed Librarians picked this coming-of-age graphic memoir that explores race, identity, and rebellion because of how Spooner traces how their reactionary anger evolved into a creative force. Confronted with systemic racism, microaggressions, and Nazi extremism within punk spaces, Spooner follows the founding of the Afro-Punk movement all the way to their leaving of the space due to all the ways it fell short as a scene that was ironically both liberating and alienating for the Black people drawn to it.

Their zine-inspired work includes photos, illustrations, and cartoon panels with traditional narrative in a unique package that examines the tension between the conflation of underground culture and mainstream success.

All are welcome to this event. Open to the community. Free for all.

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We encourage Reed students, staff and faculty to sign up for the MRC Book Club to score a copy of Spooner's autobio. Sign up for your free copy here.

Make an augmented reality environment in an hour? Yes, it can be done.

Come to the workshop led by Brenda Grell and see.

Join us for a fun (and FREE) Mixer Tournament the 1st Monday of every month @ 6:40pm. This is a great tournament for people of all skill levels that want to play with new people in a more relaxed competitive environment.

Join our Discord server to engage with our community & register for tournaments online:
https://discord.gg/dnqG5wNzSa

CODE OF CONDUCT:
Please review our community Code of Conduct before attending, as ALL attendees will be responsible for upholding this during the tournament:
https://bit.ly/KQPDXcoc
We will have extra masks on hand if needed.

⏰ Schedule:
5 PM – 6:05 PM: Sign ups!
6:05 PM – 6:40 PM: Draft picks & warmup games
6:40 PM – 10 PM (ish): Mixer Tournament games

🕹 Format:
Exact format depends on the number of teams that sign up, and will be announced the night-of. Occasionally we’ll swap this out for other fun and unique formats. That said, here’s what we usually do:
<= 4 teams: Round Robin -> Ladder
5-6 teams: Round Robin
7+ teams: Double Elim
You don’t need to find or bring a team with you! All skill levels encouraged to sign up – including if you’ve never played before. You’ll sign up individually for the tournament (BEFORE 6:05pm!) at the venue, and we’ll find a few people that want to captain. After sign ups close, we’ll be doing a snake draft where captains choose members for their team. Please stay in the area between 6 – 6:30pm so we can find you after the draft is complete and get started on time!
If you show up late for signups there’s ~no guarantee~ you’ll get to play in the tournament. Please keep that in mind! If you’re running late but you know you’ll be there BEFORE 6:30pm, please message someone attending and ask if there are any options.

🏆 Prizes:
1st🥇: $50 gift certificate for the team to split & $10 game cards for each player.
2nd🥈: $50 gift certificate for the team to split.
3rd🥉: $25 gift certificate for the team to split.

🎥 Stream & Bracket:
You’ll be able to see the Twitch stream, Twitch chat, and the Challonge bracket on the Live Matches page of our website here:
https://killerqueenpdx.buzz/live
If you’d prefer direct links, we’ll be streaming the tournament on our Twitch page here:
https://www.twitch.tv/kqpdx
The Challonge bracket will be posted here:
https://challonge.com/communities/kqpdx

↩️ Finding the KQ cabinets:
🔵 Blue Side 🔵
Once you enter Ground Kontrol you’ll need to walk straight back and around the first bar, take a left and go all the way to the back room. Killer Queen is in the back-right corner of the blue room, near the second bar.

Get ready to laugh, get ready to learn, get ready to make some new nerdy friends.

Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in 100+ cities across the globe during which folks give 20-minute fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines – while the audience drinks along!

There are often bands, trivia, speed-friending, and other shenanigans as well.

Imagine learning about math feuds, the emu war of Australia, the genealogy of Godzilla, or zombie insects, while having a few drinks.

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.

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Join a monthly in-person witchy gathering at Seagrape Apothecary. Dive into the realm of magic and self-care with like-minded babes in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. This event is ideal for those seeking to build community, explore their magical practices, and exchange knowledge. Brew up lots of bewitching ritual ideas, share witchy tips, and simply have a great time together. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting on your witchy journey, this meet and greet is the perfect place to make new friends and bond over all things your besties from the Midwest won't talk to you about. So grab your broomstick and join a morning of charming conversations and mystical connections.

November Topic: Tending Your Inner Witch

In November, embark on the profound journey of Shadow Work. How is your relationship with your shadow self? Explore tools to befriend your shadow, embrace change, and practice self-care during transitional times. Delve into the depths of your psyche, confronting the hidden aspects of yourself with compassion and courage. Navigate the shadows and emerge into the light, empowered and transformed.

Event Details:

• Masks aren't required, but greatly appreciated. Please wear a mask while you attend this sweet in-person event out of consideration for the immunocompromised community.
• Limited Capacity: Only 25 spots available, so book your ticket early
• Ticket Price: $15, includes a $15 credit upon arrival that you can use for another community event OR product in the store (essentially two free events). Your credit can be used towards any purchase at Seagrape Apothecary.

Come together to celebrate magic and create a vibrant community of witches. Space is limited. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms before the gathering, please do not attend. Enrollment is accepted up until the day of the event, as long as spots are available.

ALL moms are welcome to this lil happy hour: divorced moms, single moms, partnered moms, mom-types — come hang. AKA COOL MOMS. One glass of wine or N/A cocktail is included in the ticket price. As is a delicious spread of food catered by our lovely friends at Guilder.

Join us for the (pre) Thanksgiving Indie Wine Mixer, a celebration of the small, independent winemakers who make Oregon wine so special. These are the makers, the risk-takers, the dreamers, and the do-it-yourselfers building something of their own, one vintage at a time.

With harvest behind us and Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's time to raise a glass to another year of hard work, good fruit, and the beautiful chaos of winemaking.

We are delighted to be celebrating for TWO days this year, with twice as many Indie Producers pouring. Joining us are DJ Jimbo, Flying Fish Co out of Portland, and resident food truck Tacos y Mariscos el Cebollo.

Sign Squad is a popular, inclusive weekly American Sign Language (ASL) meetup where Deaf individuals, beginners, and experienced signers gather to socialize and practice signing. It is an all-ages, no-pressure environment.

The Sign Squad community meets at Woodstock Cafe, a beloved gathering space for the local Deaf community, famous for taking orders in sign language and providing an accessible, welcoming environment. Affectionately called the Sign Language Cafe, Woodstock café offers a space for Deaf and hearing individuals to communicate and collaborate seamlessly, supporting community bonds through shared interests.

By attending and participating in Sign Squad, you’ll contribute to a culture of inclusivity and support both CymaSpace’s mission and the wider Deaf community. All skill levels are welcome to come learn, chat, and participate.

Join the Child Care for Oregon Coalition for a happy hour event to learn more about who the coalition is, our northstar, and how you can get involved in the movement for child care for all! Meet with our committee members, parents, and providers over light bites and drinks and discover advocacy opportunities that best match your interests and experiences. Register to join here!

A welcoming space for queer women, sapphics, and trans and nonbinary people over 40, as well as those interested in dating them. This gathering offers a relaxed way to connect through games, crafts, conversation, and activities such as trivia, puzzles, and Q&A in rotating small groups. It is not speed dating, and it creates opportunities to meet people interested in both friendship and relationships while building community. Registration is $10. Photos may be taken and used for future promotional purposes.

Skip the Small Talk hosts an evening of guided conversations that go deeper than the usual small talk, with thoughtful prompts and a structured format to help people meet. Come on your own or bring a friend to this all-ages friendship event at Powell's City of Books on...

You’re warmly invited to celebrate the season at our Holiday Mixer. As the year draws to a close, we’d love for you to share in the joy of the season and meet the people who make Terwilliger Plaza special—our Members. Enjoy live music, seasonal fare, and signature holiday beverages as you explore Parkview and Tower apartment homes and experience the spirit that makes this community shine.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Mix and mingle with current Members to learn about community life and living at Terwilliger Plaza

• Enjoy live music by pianist Linda Smith and delicious refreshments, including apple cider and mulled wine

• Opportunity to tour a selection of Parkview and Tower apartment homes

Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Parkview Auditorium
575 SW Sheridan St, Portland, OR 97201

RSVP required. Please call 503-808-7870 or send us an email at[email protected]

We've all heard that making friends is hard, loneliness is an epidemic, and the internet is making us all forget how to be humans. So let’s ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING about it and talk to other human beings! You’ll pair up with the other nice people who showed up, and you’ll switch off partners every so often (kinda like speed-dating, but without the speed and without the dating). We'll have a fabulous host leading the whole shebang so it won't be awkward, and we'll give you question cards to guide conversation just a few notches deeper than you'd usually go so you don't accidentally talk about what you do for work six times in a row. EVENT START-END TIME | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm PT AGE RANGE | 21+: While many folks who attend our events are in their 20s and 30s, all guests 21+ will be enthusiastically welcome! Please be sure to bring your government-issued ID, as this venue is 21+. There will be food and drinks for sale!

Beers with Engineers No agenda, no pitch, no bullshit. As always, come geek out, network, and have a good time.

Beers with Engineers is a diverse group of engineers from a variety of fields coming together to share a drink after work, commiserate with like-minded nerds, and learn more about our respective industries.

If it's your first time joining us, welcome! We strive to make our meetup welcoming for both newcomers and returning attendees and inclusive for all current or aspiring engineers,

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/

Topic: "The Most Human Documentation", talk by Christian Miles at WTD PDX 2026. Video followed by discussion.

Pizza will be served at 5:15pm.

Zoom Registration: https://pdx.zoom.us/meeting/register/0vPArxYIRa-VkJX47Ryn0g

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

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

Join us for Cribbage Sundays! ❤️♠️

From seasoned pros to first-time players, this is a relaxed, community-style gathering where neighbors can connect over cards, conversation, and craft beer.

Here’s how it works:

• Bring your own board + cards if you have them (we’ll have a couple on hand to share).

• Play 2–3 games in a casual, drop-in format.

• Everyone who participates gets ½ off their first alcoholic drink — beer, cider, seltzer, or wine. 🍻

We’ll meet every other Sunday from 3–5 PM.

Must be 21+ to attend.

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.

The Connection Club is hosting a Game Night in Beaverton in partnership with The Arc PDX!

Come enjoy a relaxed evening, meet some new people,

🃏 We will have board and card games and there will be some video game consoles available to use. 🎮

🍕 There will be snacks, drinks, and pizza available.

This event is open to everyone and is free.

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

🌍 Sip, chat, and connect! Stop by the Cultural Beverage Table for a FREE international drink and meet students from the International Cultural Service Program (ICSP). Discover new flavors, ask questions, and learn about their cultures! ☕

ATTENTION ALL TRANS-MASCS!

Come join us for our very first Trans-Mascs Meet Up potluck! In celebration of the holiday’s, this will be the first of TWO holiday inspired events so you do not want to miss them!

I felt a huge loss of community when I transitioned so I created this space to where you can come to socialize and hang out with other trans-mascs!

Trans-Mascs Meet Up is a safe space where you don't have to prove you are trans enough. This space is inclusive of nonbinary, gender expansive, and other diverse trans masculine identities. You can come as you are and enjoy company with others like you!

I’m SUPER excited to share this space with you all. Come bring a dish and be with community this holiday season! You do not need to bring food to participate in this event but it’s encouraged! Sign ups are not required but highly encouraged especially if you are choosing to bring a dish.

If you know anyone who might be interested, please share this information with them! For any questions about this event, feel free to contact Nato Hand at [email protected] and don’t forget to follow the official Trans-Mascs Meet Up instagram account @transmascs_meet.vc for event reminders and updates!

An inclusive Access Together meet-up at Primal Burger in Portland offers a relaxed setting to connect around accessibility and community. People of all abilities and backgrounds are welcome, including those with non-apparent disabilities. Expect friendly conversation, opportunities to share stories and practical tips, and a welcoming space to make new connections. The menu includes paleo, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Public transit access includes TriMet bus 19 stopping close by, with routes 71 and 75 a short walk away.

LFDT Oregon Join us for a webinar with Cosmos Labs, an LFDT general member, on Designing Tokenized Deposits for a Multi-Ledger Future. Most tokenized deposit initiatives start within a single institution or consortium, but the architecture choices banks make today will determine how effectively deposits can reach new markets and power new use cases. This session examines how an interoperability protocol fits into a tokenized deposit stack, covering how deposits and data can be exchanged across l

Join us at CtrlH in the Kenton neighborhood for Home Assistant Community day! Talk about your projects\, demo what you've created\, and learn how to convert that old Amazon Echo dot into a voice assistant to use with Home Assistant. Snacks and drinks are available!

Event page: https://events.pdxhackerspace.org/occurrences/home-assistant-community-day-2026-11-07

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

Free! On the Heated Patio!

A rotating cast of DJ’s and musicians keep this party alive! Weekly every Wednesday at Alberta Street Pub

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

Tired of your abuela giving you the side-eye when you forget a word? Or maybe just looking for a low-stakes way to dust off your English skills? Whether you're a "No Sabo" kid or a fluent pro, we've got a spot for you!

LULAC Southwest Washington is teaming up with Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary for a night of zero-judgement conversation. We're swapping the textbooks for board games and tea.

Here's the vibe:

-Practice your Spanish (even if it's just the basics!)

-Practice your English (o si hablas Español y quieres practicar tu Ingés)

-Play games & make friends in a cozy atmosphere.

Come for the practice, stay for the community. Si sabes, sabes!

OpenSearch Community & Triage Meetings Join the "Storage Triage and Backlog Review" community meeting to review, triage and deep dive on Storage related issues and PRs. Meetings are open-to-all and attendance is encouraged for anyone who hopes to contribute, discuss an issue, or learn more about the project. See [Triaging](https://github.com/opensearch-project/OpenSearch/blob/main/TRIAGING.md) on OpenSearch for more details and FAQs.

**Agenda**

* **Introduction (5 mins)** * Host’s Intro * What

Our first SPC Book Club is officially happening! Men, women, and all single parents are welcome. No assigned reading this time — our first meetup is about meeting each other, swapping ideas, and choosing our very first book together. Bring a book (or a few!) you think we should add to the list.

The meetup will take place in Hillsboro near Main & Brookwood. Full address will be released to those who RSVP.

Our only request? Please leave the self-help books at home. We’re single parents. We get enough advice already. Give us funny, witty, slightly inappropriate, relatable, or laugh-so-you-don’t-cry reads about single parenting, dating, divorce, starting over, or the general ridiculousness of adult life.

🍷 BYOB + BYOF — bring whatever you’d like to sip and snack on. Sharing is optional. We’re parents. We understand hiding the good snacks.

👧 Kids are welcome! Have them bring coloring books, tablets, games, or other activities to keep themselves entertained while the grown-ups get some much-needed adult conversation.

🏡 We’ll be meeting at a private residence, so the address will be shared with confirmed RSVPs and will not be posted publicly. Bring a book. Bring a beverage. Bring your sense of humor. We will then meet every other Tuesday until the book has been completed!

*Free* for all!

We’ll pick the book. The kids will probably interrupt us. It’ll be great. 📖🍷😂

Summary: Let's talk about the use (and abuse) of tmux! We'll cover the basics of how it works, how I use it for both good and evil, and the terrible things other people have done with it (hint: tmux is turing complete). This will be a helpful session for people who are just getting started, and (hopefully) amusing for people who have been using tmux for years. Bio: TBA

Tags: plug, linux, tmux

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Join the Office for Student Engagement's event, Let's Talk About It: Hidden Curriculum as a First-Generation College Student! All are welcome, and please note that the conversation topics will be focused on first-generation college experiences (you are the first in your family to attend college). Students, staff, and faculty are welcome!

The event will include loosely facilitated roundtable conversations with topics about imposter syndrome, navigating the hidden curriculum, and more. This is a collaboration with the Low Socioeconomic Status and First Generation Student Kollectiv student group and Student Engagement.

Sign-ups are encouraged so we have an accurate headcount for food, but walk-ins are welcome! Please sign up by November 5.

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

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Come hang out with Cantor Bitton and CNS Men’s Club for pizza, salad, beer, camaraderie and discussion! Come meet new friends, eat some pizza, have a beer, and maybe learn something!

🚨 Newsflash: Hillsboro Downtown Bicycle Happy Hour

• Organizer: John Haide
• Schedule: Happy Hour from 4:30PM to 7:00PM
• Location Details: Gather at picnic tables with Canopies north side of Decadent Creations Bakery.
• Audience: General (all ages)

A gathering of people interested in sharing their love for bicycling. Gather next to Decadent Creations Bakery between 4:30PM and 7:PM
Lots of food and beverage options in the area.
You can drop into the WashCo Bikes Community Bike Shop also. Open until 5:00PM

Hosted at June in Beaverton, this gathering welcomes queer women, sapphic people, and trans and nonbinary individuals in an affirming space. Expect relaxed conversation alongside playful activities designed to make introductions comfortable and fun. It is not a speed dating format. Participants rotate through small groups of three to six and take part in Q&A prompts, trivia, simple crafts, puzzles, and similar icebreakers. The goal is to encourage connections that can lead to friendships or relationships while strengthening community bonds. Event photography will occur, and attendance indicates consent to be photographed and to the use of images for future promotional purposes.

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

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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

PDX Women Coders Join PDX Women Coders for a back-end study session, where we read and discuss *[Designing Data-Intensive Applications (2nd edition)](https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/designing-data-intensive-applications/9781098119058/)* by Martin Kleppmann. We plan to go over one chapter (or so) each session, and we will be meeting every two weeks for 7-8 months to finish the book. Each session, we'll go over that we learned in that chapter, and explore key concepts in distributed systems,

This relaxed evening at the Clubhouse offers moms and caregivers of neurodivergent teens and adults a welcoming space for conversation, snacks, and connection with people who understand. The gathering is grounded in acceptance, understanding, and kindness, and participants are welcome to come as they are and stay for as long as they like. Nonalcoholic beverages will be available, and guests may bring their own drinks. Registered participants will receive an email with options for adding food to a group delivery order. Please register in advance so organizers can prepare a comfortable space.

Join us for Hand Sew Happy Hour in collaboration with the Portland Modern Quilt Guild. Bring your hand-sewing projects, sip some wine, and connect with fellow makers. We gather on the last Friday of every month.

No RSVP needed — just come hang out!

That PLUG Clinic you like is coming back into style! The PLUG Clinic returns again this month on November 15, from 1pm-5pm. We are back at the Albina Branch Library this month. If you need help with your Linux computer, or want to offer help, you are welcome! Volunteer helpers are as desirable as helpees. Helping is fun and rewarding. If you've ever helped out at a PLUG Clinic before, come checkout the space! Thanks to the taxpayers of Multnomah County for the beautiful new building!

Tags: Linux Help, plug, clinic

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

• Watch the Presentation Video on YouTube
• View Interactive Presentation Slides
• Download Class Instructional Handout

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.

• Watch the Presentation Video on YouTube
• View Interactive Presentation Slides
• Download Class Instructional Handout

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

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