Sports❯Spectator Sports

Let’s spend a Sunday doing some good and getting to know each other along the way! Join our 30s & 40s Singles Group to support athletes at Special Olympics Oregon’s Beaverton Regional Aquatics competition on Sunday, November 1.

Expect swimming, teamwork, plenty of cheering, and a chance to connect with other community-minded singles. The event coordinator is excited to have our group help!

We have two exciting ways to participate based on how involved you want to be.

🙌 Path 1: Come volunteer directly with us

No sports knowledge, athletic ability, or previous volunteer experience needed. The Special Olympics Oregon team will train you onsite and assign your role at check-in.

You might help with:

• Athlete escorts: Guide swimmers from staging to their lanes and then to awards.
• Timing: Time races and call the finish order.
• Results: Deliver and record race results.
• Awards: Prepare medals and ribbons and help with presentations.
• Developmental skills: Help with staging, escorting, and timing for the morning skills competition.

Have relevant experience? Let the team know at check-in!

You can choose between a full-day shift of about 8–9 hours or a half-day shift of about 4–4.5 hours, depending on availability.

All volunteers receive a Special Olympics Oregon T-shirt, and full-day volunteers receive lunch.

📝 How to join as a volunteer

1. RSVP here so we know you’re joining our Meetup group.
2. Register directly with Special Olympics Oregon and choose your shift (link here or in comments). Your Meetup RSVP alone does not reserve a volunteer spot.
3. Watch for a Meetup message from me! I’ll check in to confirm your shift, help with questions, and coordinate our group.

Please register promptly if you’d like to volunteer, since shifts have limited spaces. Follow the arrival and check-in instructions for your selected shift.

💛 A small commitment that makes a big difference

The event team relies on registered volunteers to keep the competition running smoothly. Please choose a shift you can commit to attending in full and plan ahead for the day.

Of course, unexpected things happen! If you can no longer volunteer, please notify the Special Olympics coordinator promptly, update your volunteer registration, and update your Meetup RSVP too. Keeping everyone informed as timely as possible gives the team time to adjust.

📣 Path 2: Prefer to cheer? Join the audience!

You can also support the athletes from the sidelines. If committing to volunteering in a shift isn’t the right fit, or the shifts have filled, come enjoy the competition and help us give the swimmers an enthusiastic audience!

Please let me know whether you’re volunteering or coming to cheer, so I can coordinate our group. Only people registered directly with Special Olympics Oregon will be counted as volunteers.

Which ever path you choose, we’re happy to have you!

Come lend a hand, bring your cheering voice, and spend a Sunday supporting our greater Portland community. 💛

Celebrate over 50 years with the Portland Timbers. Watch the home team take on Houston Dynamo FC. Cheer with the Timbers’ Army at Providence Park and become part of a Portland tradition.

Held at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, this is the grand finale in cyclocross race series. The race is 25 minutes long and is located in the grounds of

Prompt to Profit is a 3-day online bootcamp focused on helping founders, builders, and creators set up the systems they need to move from idea to execution. Across three focused sessions, we’ll work through the foundations of product development, workflow systems, and practical next steps for building something people can actually use, test, and grow. This bootcamp is designed for early-stage founders, hackathon builders, vibe coders, solo entrepreneurs, and anyone with an idea they want to turn into a real product or business. You’ll learn how to organize your idea, define your product, build simple systems, and create a clear path from concept to launch. Schedule Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location Online Bring your idea, your laptop, and your willingness to build. By the end of the weekend, you’ll have more clarity, more structure, and a stronger foundation for turning your prompt into profit.

Get ready for the 92nd Verboort Sausage and Kraut Festival, a one-day celebration in Verboort, Oregon.

Bring your appetite for the famous all-you-can-eat sausage and kraut dinner, or take home bulk sausage and kraut to create your own festival feast. Don't miss the one-of-a-kind Bazaar, filled with vintage jewelry, plants, handmade holiday décor, potholders and quilts, and homemade baked goods and jams. There's fun for the whole family, including kids' activities, family bingo, festival merchandise, and plenty of photo opportunities. Guests 21 and older can relax in the beer garden with beer, wine, cider, sausage and kraut, and college football on the big screens.

Come celebrate the community spirit of nearly 850 volunteers and discover why the Verboort Sausage and Kraut Festival is always worth marking on your calendar—the first Saturday in November.

Come cheer on the Winterhawks, Portland’s junior ice hockey team and three-time WHL champs. Winterhawks games are a great night out for fans of all ages, whether you want to sit right by the glass or a little higher up for a full-ice view.

Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the San Antonio Spurs in a regular-season NBA game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Each quarter, LO TECH CONNECT presents "The Forum" featuring a speaker of note in the technology field. This group is designed for individuals who work in the tech sector to be able to meet and network with others in this sector. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.

Want to join the mailing list for this group? Email [email protected]

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.

Be a part of Portland’s iconic roller derby scene. Watch the Break Neck Betties take on Gorge Roller Derby. Every hit feels bigger when you’re there to experience it live. Don’t miss one of Portland’s premier sporting events. Perfect for families, sports lovers, and anyone looking for an epic night out in Portland.

What to Expect:

• General Admission Bleacher Seating: So close to the action that you can feel the adrenaline on the track.
• ADA seating is available. Email [email protected] for accommodations.
• Parking: Available on-site for $3-$5
• Food and Drinks: A tasty local food cart at every game, and beverages from the Plow Stop Bar featuring RCR sponsors: 2Towns Cider, Gigantic Brewing, and NA options from Best Day Brewing.
• Raffles: Win exclusive prizes and support local derby.
• Team Merch: Grab gear to rep your favorite team.

What can South Korea teach us about tradition and life in a global society?

Join us for a 12-day faculty-led program in Seoul, South Korea, exploring how cultural traditions, rapid modernization, and global influence shape everyday life. Discover how South Korea’s transformation from postwar recovery to a cultural and economic powerhouse reflects connections among collective identity, innovation, and global competitiveness.

Through museum visits, cultural experiences, and explorations of Seoul’s urban landscape, you’ll examine the intersection of history, technology, media, and society. Experiences include visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace in traditional Hanbok, the Samsung Innovation Museum, K-Pop media sites, and a professional KBO baseball game, alongside visits to traditional markets and the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

Open to students from all majors, this program is especially suited for students interested in global studies, business, media, sociology, anthropology, international relations, and the arts.

Program Dates: June 22–July 3, 2027
Course: KOR 330 U-Section
Prerequisite: None
Program Leader: Young-Ju Han, Korean Language Program

Information Session: November 9 at 11 a.m. — KMC 580
Education Abroad Fair: November 18, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. — SMSU 296/298. Explore the Fair
Prerequisite: CH 426

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Snow Sports Night | Nov. 1 vs. Houston Each ticket purchased through this offer includes an exclusive co-branded beanie featuring the Portland Timbers and the Northwest Ski Club Council. Additionally, enjoy the match from a private deck on the Pub Beer Patio! Beanie + Ticket

Head to Providence Park to watch the Portland Timbers take on their rivals. Cheer with the Timbers' Army at Providence Park and become part of a Portland tradition.

Join us at The Hostel Cafe to watch the Portland Thorns vs. Houston Dash match live. Grab a meal, enjoy a cold beer, and cheer on your favorite soccer team with fellow fans. The match will be shown in our commons and, weather permitting, in the courtyard, so you won’t miss a minute of the action.

Sunday, November 1st
Gates open at 5:00 PM
Kick-off at 6:30 PM

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

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

Come to the workshop led by Brenda Grell and see.

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/

Volunteer Opportunity Help sell raffle tickets at the Blazers vs. New Orleans game to raise funds for GiGi's Portland Playhouse. About the Program Our Mission: We make a lifetime commitment to changing lives and providing hope through the consistent delivery of FREE educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community, using a replicable playhouse model. Our Vision: To see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities. Volunteering at this opportunity will help us acquire critical funds to keep our playhouse serving the community through 2027 and beyond! About the Project GiGi's Portland Playhouse has an amazing opportunity to participate and benefit from a 50/50 raffle with the Trailblazers on November 29th, 2026 and we would love 20-30 volunteers to help to sell 50/50 raffle tickets to earn 25% of net proceeds directly for GiGi’s Playhouse. The details are as follows: Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans on Sunday, November 29, 2026 Arrival Time & Location: Arrive by 12:45 PM at the Rose Quarter Box Office (1 N. Center Court St.) to check in with staff. Time Commitment: Approximately 3 to 4 hours selling raffle tickets until the raffle closes (around halftime) Who Would Be a Good Fit: Energetic, mobile volunteers comfortable walking around the arena for 3+ hours (seated kiosk positions available for up to 2 volunteers upon request). Perks & Prep: Complimentary game tickets may be available (confirmed 1–3 days prior); please eat and hydrate before arriving. Use the following Link to Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444A9A929A4F5C52-67221029-raffle Project Requirements Requirements Age: Volunteers must be 16+; under 18 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Notices Referral Opportunity: This opportunity is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Use the link provided in the description to register. Hands On Greater Portland Hours: Your hours may not appear in your Hands On account because this is a partner‑managed opportunity.

People doing strange things with electricity! Dorkbot PDX is an informal show-and-tell for electronic artists, circuit designers, microcontroller programmers, retro computing enthusiasts, video game designers, digital archaeologists and modular synth gearheads. Bring something you have built and talk about it, or just come along to see what other people in the Portland hardware and electronic art community are up to. Presentations are short and casual, and range from finished installations to half-working prototypes and instructive failures. The meetup usually draws 20 to 50 people, is free, and is very welcoming to newcomers -- no project required. Hosted at PDX Hackerspace (CTRL-H), 7608 N Interstate Ave, Portland, in Section 2, the main space you enter through the front door, from 6:30 https://events.pdxhackerspace.org/occurrences/dorkbot-2026-11-09

The NW Martial Arts Festival 2026 will be held on Saturday, November 7, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. It's hosted by the U.S. World Class Taekwondo Association and is open to all ages and belt levels. The event includes Kombat Taekwondo Championships, as well as forms, sparring, board breaking, and demo team performances, according to Taekwondo Way.

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

Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on Oklahoma City Thunder in a regular-season NBA game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

PARTS -- the Portland Area Robotics Society -- is an Oregon non-profit formed to help people interested in robots. Monthly meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome, from complete beginners to experienced builders. Meetings typically include show-and-tell of members robots and projects, short technical talks, build discussions, and plenty of time to ask questions about motors, sensors, microcontrollers, power and control software. The group gathers at PDX Hackerspace (CTRL-H) in Section 2, the main space you enter through the front door, at 7608 N Interstate Ave in Portland. Bring a project you are working on, or just come to see what other people in the Portland robotics community are building. Free to attend, and a friendly landing spot for students and hobbyists getting st https://events.pdxhackerspace.org/occurrences/parts-portland-area-robotics-society-2026-11-01

Native American Heritage Night | Nov. 1 vs. Houston Join us for Native American Night in November for cultural demonstrations plus a limited edition scarf available for sale exclusively at PTFC Authentics. Find your seats Learn about the night

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 LORAC for the seasonal Adult Basketball League on Sundays, 12pm-8pm.

Visit the Adult Basketball League page at LakeOswegoSports.com to learn more about how you can get out on the court for 8 games each season.

Upcoming Season: Summer 2025 with games running 6/1 - 8/3

Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Golden State Warriors in a regular-season NBA game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

🏀🌍 International Night at PSU Basketball!

Celebrate International Education Week at a PSU men's basketball game as the Vikings take on Northwest Indian College! Cheer on the Viks while celebrating the diverse cultures that make up our PSU community!

Visit our international education tables to explore global opportunities and connect with Education Abroad, the Office of International Students & Scholar Services (OISSS), and the Organization of International Students (OIS).

🌎 Look out for special Nike PSU T-shirts featuring flags from around the world!🏀 Go Viks!

We are an official Timbers Pub Partner and we show all Timbers matches at both locations! Happy hour drink pricing available during the match.

DOWNTOWN PUB: Game will be on with sound depending on the pub event schedule, prioritizing away games. Happy Hour pricing available on beers.

OLE’S OUTPOST: Game will be on with sound depending on the pub event schedule, prioritizing away games. Happy Hour pricing available on beers. Away game viewing parties will have additional food and drink deals available!

Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the New Orleans Pelicans in a regular-season NBA game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

OpenSearch Community & Triage Meetings **Join Zoom Meeting** Open Zoom, click "Join", and use the following meeting ID and passcode to join. **Meeting ID: 9701 5262 880** **Passcode:** 960633

Generally, in this meeting we cover all aspects of “Search”, including core search functionalities, query capabilities, resiliency, and relevance. We can also use the time to review the roadmap of various streams, and gather broader feedback on planning and releases.

* We welcome community discussion and

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

The Mt. Hood Community College Aquatic Center is pleased to announce that we will be hosting two Catholic Youth Organization Developmental Swim Meets on Sunday November 15, 2026 from 1:00- 7:00 P.M. Please feel free to reach out to the Aquatic Center directly with any questions at [email protected] or by phone at 503-491-7243.

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

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.

Be a part of Portland’s iconic roller derby scene. Watch the Guns N Rollers take on Rage City. Every hit feels bigger when you’re there to experience it live. Don’t miss one of Portland’s premier sporting events. Perfect for families, sports lovers, and anyone looking for an epic night out in Portland.General Admission Bleacher Seating: So close to the action that you can feel the adrenaline on the track.

• ADA seating is available. Email [email protected] for accommodations.
• Parking: Available on-site for $3-$5
• Food and Drinks: A tasty local food cart at every game, and beverages from the Plow Stop Bar featuring RCR sponsors: 2Towns Cider, Gigantic Brewing, and NA options from Best Day Brewing
• Raffles: Win exclusive prizes and support the local derby
• Team Merch: Grab gear to rep your favorite team

The Hangar is as gritty as derby itself—no heat, no AC, just pure derby action. Dress accordingly.Guns N Rollers

Watch the Pacific Northwest's only NBA team, the Portland Trail Blazers compete this season. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Bears vs Seahawks headlines Monday night at 5:15, with the sound on. We open at 9:30 Sunday with breakfast all day and Game Day Specials. Thursday night too.

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

A cyclocross race, into the night, through a Christmas lights display. Yes! Grab your thermal skinsuit and get ready for some hot laps under the twinkling lights. Free coffee and hot chocolate with whipped cream on-site.

It’s time to dust off your Cheese Heads and wander down to your favorite Mid West-vibey watering hole because it’s PACKERS SEASON BABY!! Gosh, it’s been a long offseason, but we’re ready to get fired up and make our upstairs neighbors very cranky with all the Banging on the Drum we’ll be singing along to!!

Come on in, drink some Hamm’s, chow down cheese curds, pound a pasty or two, heck, maybe even have a Bloody Mary if you’re feeling adventurous! Whatever you do, wear the green and gold and get hyped!!