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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.

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.

The House Pilates, 2008 S.E. Eighth Ave., Suites 203 and 204, Camas, will open its new Restore Room featuring a red light bed. The event, from 6:45-7:45 p.m. Nov. 3, includes an open house and workshop.

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 us for a 5K or 10K guided walk. Walk goes through wetlands, woods, parks, neighborhoods, and the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation Center area. Enjoy n

🎶 Latin Dance at Campus Rec!

Step into the rhythm! Celebrate International Education Week with Latin Dance at PSU Campus Recreation Center. Meet new people, enjoy an energizing dance session, and connect with the PSU community. Try something new and have fun on the dance floor! More details can be found on the Campus Rec's website.

🌍 Start exploring earlier that day! Stop by the Education Abroad Fair from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. in SMSU 296/298 to discover where your PSU education could take you. Perhaps to Latin America, where you could experience bachata, salsa, mambo, cumbia, and more! 💃

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/

Slow down, tune in, and feel good in your body at this mind–body morning. Bubbles and N/A bevies to follow. Start with guided yoga breathing to quiet the mind, then carry into a mat Pilates flow focused on core strength, control, and alignment. All levels welcome. Stay after class for cocktails and mocktails.

Take your time, meet the women who moved alongside you, and enjoy the rest of your Saturday morning. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a water bottle, and bring a friend.

Get up and get moving! Gymnastics is a great way to instill a love of fitness that can last a lifetime. This fun-filled class will challenge your child with obstacle courses, skill circuits and games that build strength and endurance.

Ages: At least 7 but less than 11

Openings: 8

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

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

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

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

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

• Organizer: Cameron Bennett
• Schedule: Meet at 8am, ride at 8:30am
• Ride Length: 15+ miles
• End Location: The scheduled portion of the ride will end at the sausage fest. Stick with the group to roll to the Hatfield (Hillsboro) MAX station after dinner, or ride home when you've had enough to eat and drink.
• Location Details: Meet under the picnic shelter by the basketball courts
• Audience: Adults (21+)

Would you ride in the rain for all-you-can-eat bratwurst? Let's enjoy some rolling (and likely rainy) miles to Verboort; the all-you-can eat dinner tastes way better if you ride there!

GETTING THERE
Meet at the Wallace Park picnic shelter near the basketball courts. Gather at 8am, departing at 8:30am - can't be too late to dinner. Pace will be spirited enough to stay warm but slow enough to not show up too sweaty. There will be a few regroup/snack breaks at the top of the climbs, as shown on the route.

THE ROUTE
Please be aware that there are some significant hills on this route, and we will be far from TriMet service at times. While this is a no-drop ride, you are expected to be self-sufficient! Bring enough layers and calories to keep yourself happy and healthy for the conditions. There are short sections of busy roads on route, but it is generally pretty low-traffic. There is a short section of gravel since it's the nicest way to get over the hill; you will be able to ride it on any type of bike.

Bring a lock, lights, rain gear, and some cash! Fenders are appreciated :)

THE SAUSAGE FESTIVAL
Dinner is $23, and there will be a wait to eat after we arrive. Luckily, there's a beer garden to pass the time in... There will be sauerkraut and sausage for sale. Make sure you've got the stomach and cargo capacity to take advantage of it all!

https://www.verboort.org/dinner

GETTING HOME
Worried about riding home? ...trust us, the MAX is the better option. We'll roll out as a group and keep the pace easy on our full tummies.

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

Gain insight into basics of attack, defense, goal tending & ball handling. Focus on techniques, tactics & physical fitness in a safe environment. Build strength in an environment of sportsmanship & fair play. Develop outstanding dribbling skills & exceptional field vision & awareness. You will see dramatic improvement!

Ages: At least 6 but less than 10

Openings: 0

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

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

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

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

Come to the workshop led by Brenda Grell and see.

From “Portland Stair Walks” by Laura Foster: 4.5 miles with 11 staircases. 650’ elevation changes. Begin at the NW corner of SE 61st & Stark St

Join us for our next Hip Hop HIITs® event on Friday, November 6 from 6:30-7:30pm at West Hills Racquet & Fitness Club.

Hip Hop HIITs® is an easy-to-follow fitness format that combines dance cardio with high intensity interval training. This fitness format is simple enough for beginners, and challenging enough for advanced athletes and dancers.

Reserve your spot on the dance floor today: https://www.hiphophiits.com/event-details-registration/hip-hop-hiits-november-2026

Come climb and build community with other queer climbers at the climbing center! No previous experience or registration required. Drop in anytime during the event, or arrive at 5:30 p.m. for introductions, Ice-Breakers, and overview of the space. Climbers must complete the climber orientation quiz at member services and grab a wristband before using the Climbing Center. Check out your climbing shoes at the equipment check-out desk and come on up! Staff are available to belay. If you need accommodations please email the Outdoor Program: [email protected]. Open to everybody!

From Lents Park we will head out the Springwater to Liberty and take a left. A right on Palmquest takes us to a T intersection where we'll go left. Moving east on Stark Street we will go north after crossing the bridge. We'll stop in Troutdale for coffee. Then we will continue to the Chak Chak Trail and west to the interstate 205 area. From there it's down the I-205 back to Lents.

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

• Organizer: Cycle Cats PDX
• Schedule: Meeting up at 10am and riding at 10:30!
• Ride Length: 15+ miles
• End Location: Vera Katz Statue V.K.S.
• Location Details: Look for all the cyclists throwing up westside signs!
• Audience: Adults (21+)

Yo! The fall is here and so are cozy and comfy mornings! Let's change that with a fun fall ride down south across the Canby Ferry and back! Our friend has a fun route that will start us off at the Beaverton Transit Center and ending at the Vera Katz Statue on the eastside of the river in Portland! We have a 51 mile route and 2,300 feet of climbing! Tough sauce! You know how we roll, faster and more adventurous with that no drop mentality. Around mile 26 there will be a lunch stop. Sleep in! We won't meet up until 10am, take the bus or MAX to B.T.C., and will roll out at 10:30. There is a $3 fee for crossing the ferry per bike so don't forget that along with your tubes and patch kit, lights, P.M.A., snacks, helmet, bike, Dude Luna, and those beautiful smiles! Hit us up on Instagram @cyclecatspdx if you have any questions! See you there!

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.

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

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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✨ Bollywood Dance at Campus Rec!

Move, express, and connect! Celebrate International Education Week with Bollywood Dance at PSU Campus Recreation Center. Enjoy upbeat music and expressive movement while meeting new people. Bring your enthusiasm and celebrate with the PSU community! More details can be found on Campus Rec's website.

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington hosts Enhance Fitness for adults age 60 and older. Instructors tailor evidence-based exercises to each person’s ability, from seated to full mobility. Pre-registration is not required. Classes are free. First-time attendees should arrive early to register on-site. Classes are offered in Battle Ground, Brush Prairie, Camas and Washougal.

• Classes at Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 N.E. Third St., Battle Ground, are 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Classes at Bethel Lutheran Church, 12919 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie, are 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.
• Classes at Lacamas Lake Lodge, 227 N.E. Lake Road, Camas, are 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
• Classes at the Washougal Senior Center, 1681 C St., Washougal, are 8:30-9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

A monthly strength-training workshop focused on building confidence, refining technique, and helping you train safely and effectively in the weight room.

We are an Oregon non-profit formed to help those interested in robots. Our monthly meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

More info: https://portlandrobotics.org/home.php

Event page: https://events.pdxhackerspace.org/occurrences/parts-portland-area-robotics-society-2026-11-01

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.

Gresham residents can climb for free or at a reduced rate at Rock Haven Climbing Gym on the first Friday of each month from 5:00-9:00 pm.

• Free for Gresham residents who have SNAP/EBT
• $5 per person for all other Gresham residents

This is an opportunity for everyone to try out a new indoor recreation and stay active throughout the year.

• The passes include climbing access and climbing shoes.
• Chalk is available for purchase.
• Rock Haven requires all participants to sign a waiver upon arrival. Children under 18 must have a guardian's signature.

Visit rockhavenclimbing.com/first-visit.

If you are unable to pre-register online or have any questions, call 503-512-5511 or stop by the gym.

At the gym, new participants will sign a waiver, get their free rental shoes and be ready to climb. Rock Haven reserves the right to ask for ID at entry to verify the free climb registration.

Learn more about the facility at RockHavenClimbing.com.

For more information about this Gresham Parks and Recreation sponsored series, contact [email protected].

Improve tumbling and vaulting skills through strength training with bars. Designed for those with basic skills, it includes practice of forward rolls, bridge kickovers, round-offs, back handsprings, and techniques on high beam, bars, and vault for gymnastics progression. Pre-requisite: Must have completed Gymnastics - Level 1 or similar course.<div><br></div>

Ages: At least 9 but less than 13

Openings: 4

🎧 Hip Hop Dance at Campus Rec!

Find your rhythm and express yourself! Celebrate International Education Week with Hip Hop Dance at PSU Campus Recreation Center. Move to the beat, meet new people, and connect with the PSU community. Bring your energy and wrap up the week on the dance floor! More details can be found on the Campus Rec's website.

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

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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• A waiver is required for all participants. To be completed prior to the start of class.
• All equipment is provided for classes.

On-line sign-in. Please sign-in, if possible before the day of the ride. If, on the day of the ride there are no riders signed in, then the ride may be cancelled regardless of the weather conditions.

Ride cancellations are possible October through February due to unsafe road conditions.

This ride may be cancelled due to rain.

Please check this posting on the morning of the ride before attending.

Come build strength or see something new by mixing the West Hills into your riding schedule. Each week we choose one of four low traffic routes varying from 19 miles/2000 feet of gain to 22 miles/2500 feet of gain. What we affectionately refer to as the Kiddy Coaster, the shorter route, but with less severe climbs, but still a bunch of elevation gain. We'll stay together enough that you won’t have to navigate thru all the turns. The ride starts at the west end of the Highway 26 bike path (near the Hwy 26/217 interchange), rolls up and down through the West Hills, and makes a stop to take in the views from Council Crest. The ride has a bunch of fun (and steep) “ups” that will challenge you, and “downs” that will leave you feeling like a kid again. E-bikes are welcome – bring a fully charged battery! Optional coffee stop near the end of the ride, so bring water and nutrition to get you over the hills.

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

💃 Dance Fitness at Campus Rec!

Move, dance, and connect! Celebrate International Education Week with Dance Fitness at PSU Campus Recreation Center. Get moving to lively music, meet new people, and connect with the PSU community. Bring your energy and add some rhythm to your day! More details can be found on the Campus Rec's website.

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

This gentle self-care class introduces the MELT Method, a straightforward approach that helps rehydrate connective tissue so movement feels easier, discomfort softens, and nervous system function is better supported. Guided by Kim Reis, a Level 4 MELT Method instructor, classically trained Pilates professional, and former dancer, participants use soft rollers and balls to release built-up tension from everyday life, improve mobility and flexibility, and encourage circulation and recovery for a greater sense of balance and ease. The class welcomes all levels, and no prior experience is required. The first class is free with code BEYOND1STCLASS.

Want to play like a pro? This is where they all started! Develop & improve fundamentals including ball handling, shooting techniques & defensive skills while improving endurance, flexibility & strength. Learn special strategies, basic plays & develop a teamwork mentality.

Ages: At least 7 but less than 11

Openings: 0

Get your 'kicks' with us! Discover the Korean martial art that uses kicks, blocks & strikes to increase self-confidence & discipline. Students develop better coordination, strength & flexibility with non-contact drills & sparring. Gain life skills through an emphasis on the 5 tenants: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control & indomitable spirit.

Ages: At least 5 but less than 8

Openings: 8

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