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McMenamins Coffee Roastery Tour
A free small-batch tour of the McMenamins coffee roastery at Café Amour, where coffee has been roasted since 2001. Tours include a just-for-fun 25th-anniversary Passport stamp through November 11. No reservations are required. Tours are held Monday through Wednesday at 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
Onigiri Action: Rice Ball Charity
Onigiri Action is an annual event by the Japanese Culture Club. Students make onigiri (rice balls), enjoy tea, and send a photo that helps provide five school meals to children in need worldwide. Everyone is welcome! Located in the Student Union (Bldg. 10). Gresham Campus Map
Multi-day events
Wilkes Park Pollinator Patch Volunteer Day
Teen Council
Are you a teen? Do you have ideas for the library? Then come boss us around! We need your help to make sure the stuff we're doing at the library is stuff you actually want. Earn volunteer hours, eat snacks and meet other teens.
For ages 13–19
Food Bike (free fridge restock)
Raffle Ticket Help at Blazers Game (age 16+) Referral
Stewardship Day at Rood Bridge Park
Planting at Scouters Mountain
Join Metro at Scouters Mountain Nature Park to plant native plants along the hiking trails. All tools and supplies provided.
To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. For a list of locations where dogs are allowed on leash, review the pets policy page.
Metro is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Oregon’s disability laws. Service animals are welcome at all Metro properties per Oregon Revised Statute, Chapter 659A.143 and federal law. The term “service animal” does not include pets, emotional support or therapy animals.
Jul & Java: Nordic Holidays Dessert & Coffee Tasting With Vík Roasters
Celebrate the holiday season with a delicious journey through the Nordic countries! Sample a selection of traditional holiday desserts featuring something sweet from each of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.