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SUNNOV 1
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Rare Scotch Whisky Tasting Experience - Portland

Would you like to experience the finest expression of Scotch whisky produced today? Would you like to expand your knowledge of Scotch and the many styles and flavours that make up quality whisky? Do you love smoky whisky?!

Join The Scotch Malt Whisky Society for a rare single malt Scotch whisky tasting experience at The Scotch Lodge! Attendees will be among the first to taste six (6) unique single malts from our upcoming November Peated Outturn in a seated, guided tasting format designed to expand your knowledge and appreciation for Scotch whisky.

Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is the world’s largest whisky club of whisky lovers. More than just a club, the Society is known for offering the finest expression of Scotch whisky produced today. It acquires exceptional whisky casks from distilleries across Scotland and beyond. Each cask is then bottled and offered exclusively to its community of members through the Society’s online shop smwsa.com.

While Society whisky is available for purchase by members only, this event is open to anyone eager to taste and learn in the company of fellow whisky lovers. Members enjoy a reduced price for admission and all attendees who order tickets before 2pm PT on October 15th will get the early bird special pricing.

Slàinte Mhath!

SUNNOV 1
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💰 $65+WorkshopsCraftsGalleriesWellnessMeditation

Giant Collaborative Neurographic Art

Church of Art1801 Northwest Upshur Street

Church of Art's collaborative neurographics is a mindfulness-based creative activity that provides therapeutic relaxation through intuitive mark-making on a grand scale. For this mindfulness-based collaborative art activity, Church of Art will cover a long row of tables with a roll of paper and acrylic paint pens in a variety of sizes and colors. Participants will move freely around the table, filling the paper with sweeping, colorful doodles to the sounds of calming music. The giant scale allows for whole-arm movements, which signal brains to move out of fight-or-flight mode and into a state of mental relaxation and improved focus. The collaborative aspect of this workshop teaches one to let go of perfection and expectation through shared creative exploration, while working large encourages greater freedom of expression.

Neurographic art is a relatively new form of focused, intentional mark-making that uses curved, bold lines, vibrant colors and calming patterns. Physician and neurographics practitioner Ruben Halperin, M.D., will be the guide, co-facilitating this workshop with artist and Church of Art founder, Erika Halperin.

Immerse yourself in this beneficial form of meditative doodling and experience the mood-boosting effect of creativity coupled with community gathering.

Using paper and acrylic markers. All materials and supplies are provided by the studio.

Tickets Include:

  • 2 hours of guided creative exploration in a supportive, friendly environment with all supplies included.
  • Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are included.
  • That wonderful feeling of joy and connectedness that comes from a few hours of in-person artistic play with other adults.
SUNNOV 1
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
💰 $30+WellnessMeditationTeaHolidays & Seasonal

Samhain All Souls Day: Scorpio Season Tea Ceremony

Awakenings Wellness Center1016 SE 12th Ave

Celebrate Samhain and the Day of the Dead with a transformative, grounding evening hosted by Celine Redfield of Two Wings Balanced Healing. Aligned with the deeply intuitive water energy of Scorpio season, this sacred gathering combines community connection with deep personal restoration.

  • The Experience: The evening begins with an ancestral invocation and a warm botanical tea ceremony—guests are welcome to bring a memento, photo, or candle to place on a collective altar. You will then ease into a guided hypnotic meditation before relaxing into a restorative, one-hour water-element sound bath.
  • The Instruments: Healing frequencies are created using a carefully curated selection of "watery" and crystalline instruments. You will experience crystal singing bowls for all seven chakras, a cosmic light chalice, ocean drums, rain sticks, aqua Koshi chimes, crystal pyramids, tongue drums, and pangi seed shakers.
  • Who It’s For: This event is for anyone looking to honor their ancestors, connect deeply with their intuition, or find a peaceful space for internal reflection and fresh personal transformation.
  • The Benefits: Attendees will experience deep, receptive relaxation, reduced stress, emotional release, and a renewed sense of internal safety and security.

Multi-day events

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MONNOV 2
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
DiningSpiritsJazzCultural HeritageArts & Media

Hà VL at Annam – Three Year Anniversary Dinner

Annam (annamvlpdx)Map

Annam's 3-year anniversary dinner featuring a collaborative kitchen takeover with uncle Peter from @havl.noodles (Hà VL). The evening includes deep-cut à la carte Việt food, cognac, live jazz by Brian's Blade (featuring @chochu_local members @cmlgsn, @Aidan.jacobs._, and grateful_marcus), and a custom jade jewelry pop-up by Le Petit Hoa. Menu to be announced closer to the date; available until sold out.

SUNNOV 8
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
RSVP requiredBooksReadingsCultural HeritageDiningWineCocktailsSpiritsParties

Soju Party at Han Oak

Closing out the Portland Book Festival with a special edition Soju Party, celebrating Korean food, drinking culture, and Irene Yoo’s James Beard Award-winning cookbook, Soju Party: How to Drink (and Eat!) Like a Korean, as part of Portland Book Festival’s “living cookbook” weekend.

Expect Han Oak favorites and anju-inspired bites with specialty soju + wine cocktails with CHO Wines, and plenty of reasons to raise a glass. Irene will be there celebrating the book, with copies available for purchase throughout the evening. Come eat, drink, and learn to party like a Korean. Everyone’s invited.

Not a ticketed event, though reservations are required. Seating Times: 6:00 pm, 6:30pm, and 7:00pm Seating Times: 6:00pm, 6:30pm and 7:00pm Reserve here

About the author:

Irene Yoo is a Korean American food writer, recipe developer, chef and co-owner of Brooklyn’s Orion Bar, whose work explores Korean food, drinking traditions, and the culture of gathering around the table.

SATNOV 7
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
CiderSpiritsWine Tastings

6th Annual Sip & Shop In Historic Downtown Hillsboro

6th Annual Sip & Shop Historic Downtown Hillsboro

Saturday, Nov. 7 | 3–7pm

Experience the vibrancy of Historic Downtown Hillsboro during the holidays. We have your passport to retail therapy at over a dozen merchants, to meet and greet up to 14 wineries and more perks in Downtown as we launch the 6th Annual Sip & Shop November 7th 2026 3:00PM - 7:00PM.

What’s Pouring This Year

Sip, stroll & shop your way between 2nd and 4th Avenue and Washington to Lincoln, discovering wine, cider, and zero-proof tastings all along Main Street and beyond.

Score while you shop! Select merchants are offering bonus prizes during your visit.

Win big! Collect just 7 passport stamps to enter the raffle drawings for themed gift baskets valued between $30–$75 — no purchase required.

Hands-free shopping. Our Wine Concierge Service will whisk your purchases off to designated pickup spots so you can keep sipping and shopping worry-free.

️> Tickets

  • Snag your Sip & Shop Passport tickets by Nov. 1 for the early-bird rate of $22, or bundle up — 4 for $74 (just $18.50 each!).
  • After Nov. 1, tickets are $25, so don’t wait!

> Your passport includes:

  • Complimentary tastings
  • Reusable shopping bag filled with merchant swag + promos
  • A logo wine glass *(while supplies last)*
  • Dining guide to deals at local restaurants and food carts
  • Use the ticket link to grab yours today and join the fun!

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Cheers for a Cause

Beneficiary: Proceeds from this year's event support the Family Peace Center of Washington County

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Check-In Locations

  • > LaHaie's at 277 E Main Street
  • > Colours Art at 270 E Main Street

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️Participating Merchants:

Artful Garden | Belladonna | Bowies Bargains | Catherine Bede Gallery | Colours Art |Dee's Divine Finds | Gimre's Shoes | LaHaie's | Le'Stuff Antique Mall (Co-Sponsor) |Merrill Gardens |Piccolo Mondo | Rock It Resell | Snider's Antique Mall | 3 Goats Vineyard | Willow & Ash | Urban River Spirits

Pouring Partners:

Chris James Cellars | DAnu Wines | Dion Vineyards | Flipturn Cellars | Helvetia Winery | La Randonnée | Résolu Cellars (Co-Sponsor) | Parra Wine Co | Patton Valley Wines | Scotch Church Road Vineyard | 3 Goats Vineyard | 2 Towns Cider | Bull Run Cider | Urban River Spirits

Shout Out to our Community Sponsors: Le'Stuff, Lithtex Printing

> Refund Policy - Stuff happens! Ticket cancellations before Nov. 4 are eligible for a refund.

Questions? Contact:

> Sandie Nelson, Le'Stuff Antique Mall 503-860-3663

> Kathleen Floistad, Cedar Street Antiques/ Le'Stuff Antique Mall 503-780-0785

>Kathie Nelson, Résolu Cellars 503-803-9270

SATNOV 7
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💰 $25+Faith & WorshipJazzWorld MusicCultural HeritageWellnessMeditation

Kirtan with Sitaram Dass and Sacred Dharma

ShantiOm Yoga7334 N Chicago Ave

Mantra, music, and storytelling to awaken the heart. Sacred Dharma is a Pacific Northwest kirtan-fusion jam band. At its core, they facilitate the devotional practice of chanting Sanskrit mantra. The music is colored by world influences ranging from Indian classical to jazz and psychedelic rock, enhancing the mood so that each repetition of the Name can awaken the heart.

Led by Sitaram Dass with Jeanette Kangas on tabla, Clark Stacer on bass, Lance Jordan on guitar, and a rotating selection of some of the PNW's finest musicians.

Sitaram Dass (he/him) spent several years serving his beloved teacher Ram Dass on Maui, where he was shown the path of Bhakti, the yoga of service and devotion to God. He is an author, teacher, kirtan singer, and spiritual counselor. As the director of the Sacred Community Project, he works to provide affordable, free, and donation-based offerings as a praxis of Sacred Community.

$25 Advance / $30 Door

(No one turned away for lack of funds)

WEDNOV 4
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Parks & NatureWorkshopsWellnessMeditation

Exploring Trees Through Your Senses with Urban Forestry

Don't let the rainy season stop you from connecting with nature! Join Urban Forestry at the Belmont Library to explore for an evening of mindfulness and nature education. Trees are good for our health, especially if we take time to pay close attention to them. At this event we will use all five senses to study tree samples to practice feeling grounded in natural spaces! You'll also learn about the many ways that connecting with nature and trees can improve mental and physical health.

This event will be entirely indoors. Tea and snacks will be provided for participants.

Join us at the new Multnomah County Belmont Library!

1038 SE César E. Chávez Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214

FRINOV 6
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
+2 dates
Craft FairsHolidays & SeasonalBooksSpirits

Portland Holiday Market

Join a festive holiday celebration at the 6th annual Portland Holiday Market. This event brings together the community to enjoy a delightful array of food, gifts and holiday spirit. Come get all your holiday shopping done in one weekend while getting your Santa photos and enjoying a fun family outing.

More than 100,000 square feet of display space is filled with hundreds of exhibitors. Food items, gifts, artwork, jewelry, home décor, clothing, spirits, craft items, books, ornaments, leather goods, bath and body, and much more. This show features handcrafted, artisan and unique items you’ll never find in big-box stores.

SATNOV 14
Hours not provided
+1 more
💰 $40+WorkshopsWellnessArts & MediaPerforming ArtsLGBTQ+

Umbrae Noctis Festival Workshops

BodyVox Dance Company1201 Northwest 17th Avenue

The Umbrae Noctis Festival is elated to announce 3 different movement workshops with the illustrious headliners and feature performers. Take class with local sensation Asteria Atombomb, Burlesque Hall of Fame title holder Moscato Sky, and/or Dragula season 4 runner-up Throb Zombie.

November 14: Are you stuck doing the same repetitive movements onstage? Trying to tell a story but can't find the actions to fit the narrative? Then this workshop is for you! Asteria will use her decades of experience in dance, theater, and artistic direction to help you create a compelling act. Through a series of dance and improvisational exercises, attendees will explore various ways to incorporate movement into a compelling storyline. Walk away feeling confident in getting your point across on the stage and leaving audiences wowed. Bring a journal and writing utensils. Clothes that are easy to move in.

November 14: Take your chair work to the next level with the them fatale of burlesque, Moscato Sky. This class will begin with a warm-up to prepare students to learn innovative ways to use this classic prop, how to maneuver on and off the chair with ease and grace, and exciting tricks that will stun any audience. In this workshop-style class, students will be challenged to create new movement pathways, explore obscure approaches to chair work, and walk away with tools to generate chair choreography.

This class is designed for students with a movement background or previous chair and floor work experience and may not be appropriate for people with serious knee and back injuries. However, all levels are welcome as this class acts as a lab and encourages exploration. Wear yoga or dance clothes you can move freely in. Knee pads are encouraged but not required.

November 15: Hump and Grind: Masc Movement and Choreography with Throb Zombie. Hump and Grind is an energetic and sexy dance class for kings or anyone who is ready to move. Taught by one of the most prolific, current dancing drag kings in the industry and iconic himbo, Throb Zombie.

Class will entail:

  • A stretch/warmup
  • Introduction to posture/masculine body movement
  • Transitions/specific moves that can work for all dance levels from beginner to advanced
  • Commanding space with presence
  • A short choreography sequence
  • Don’t be scared! While this class dares to challenge you, all levels are welcome. Come gyrate, grow, and get ready to sweat with the boys.
  • Students must bring clothes they are comfortable moving in and are strongly encouraged to bring a water bottle and knee pads.
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 14
2:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Registration requiredTeaCultural HeritageWorkshopsTalks & LecturesArts & MediaWellnessMeditation

Tea Ceremony Workshop: Learn the Role of the Guest with Jan Waldmann

Portland Japanese Garden’s Tea Ceremony Workshop offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the traditional practice of Chanoyu, or the Way of Tea. Experience the art of tranquility, mindfulness, and omotenashi, whole-hearted hospitality.

It is not an exaggeration to say that through tea, one can understand much of Japanese culture. Tea’s influence can be found in many of the nation’s most beloved artforms, including arranging flowers, calligraphy, incense, ceramics and lacquerware. Japanese gardens are also deeply intertwined with tea ceremony. The four principles of tea, wa (harmony), kei (respect), sei (purity), and jaku (tranquility), are explored by the gardeners of Portland Japanese Garden in their work every day.

Guided by skilled instructor Jan Waldmann, Sosui, the focus of this workshop is to learn to be a guest in the tea ceremony, an important aspect to this historic tradition. Participants will learn the proper etiquette for attending a tea ceremony, including how to receive and consume sweets and matcha, and most importantly, the reasons behind each of the steps. Additionally, you will gain insight into what it entails to be a host— understanding the occasion and seasonality, attention to aesthetics, careful preparation, and the thoughtful gestures made toward the guests.

Participants will first attend a presentation of tea ceremony in our Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner alongside visitors to the Garden before they are taken into their exclusive workshop in the Yanai Classroom.

Participants will first attend a presentation of tea ceremony in our Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner alongside visitors to the Garden (2:00-2:30pm) before they are taken into their exclusive workshop in the Yanai Family Classroom (2:45-4:15pm).

No previous experience is needed. Students will sit in a chair at a table, not kneeling on a tatami mat.

Urasenke Konnichian of Kyoto is one of the major establishments within Japan that has preserved the tradition of Chado or the Way of Tea.  From the first Urasenke generation, Sen no Rikyu (1522-91) to the current headmaster Zabosai Genmoku Soshitsu XVI (b.1956 -), the Sen family lineage has devoted great effort to fostering the philosophy of Tea through the simple words of Wa – Harmony, Kei -Repect, Sei – Purity & Jaku – Tranquility. Over the years Urasenke has established connections in over 21 cities worldwide.

SATNOV 7
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SpiritsDiningBeerWineHolidays & Seasonal

Oyster New Year in Seattle

Hey Seattle friends! Join us at Elliott's Oyster House for Oyster New Year! The event will feature 40+ shuckers expertly shucking 18,000 raw oysters. There will be premium wines (including Love & Squalor), local microbrews, and spirits, as well as other fresh seafood and desserts. The event will also feature a sprint shucking competition, a People’s Choice “Most Beautiful Oyster” Contest, and the famous oyster luge!

SATNOV 7
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
21+DiningWineCocktailsSpirits

Wagyu, Whiskey, And Wine - Morton's Portland

Standard Ticket | 6:30 PM | $169 per guest

A five-course dinner paired with exceptional wines and handcrafted whiskey cocktails.

Premium Ticket | 6:00 PM | $218 per guest

Join us for the full five-course dinner, plus:

  • Exclusive pre-party Wagyu Tartare tasting at 6:00 PM
  • Pairing: Sea Smoke, ‘Sea Spray,’ Blanc de Noirs, Sta. Rita Hills
  • Limited-edition Morton’s and Westholme commemorative two-piece gift set.

Limited spots available. Reserve early.

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-FIRST COURSE-

Wagyu Bone Marrow Crostini
Grilled Baguette, Goat Cheese, Wild Mushrooms

Pairing | 'Blue Sky'
High West Double Rye, High West Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Charred Rosemary

-SECOND COURSE-

Candied Wagyu Bacon
Butter Lettuce, Spiced Walnut, Red Radish, Mustard Vinaigrette

Pairing | Sea Smoke, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills

-THIRD COURSE-

Braised Wagyu Short Rib
Parsnips, Butternut Squash, Crispy Leeks

Pairing | Lingua Franca, ‘AVNI,’ Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

-FOURTH COURSE-

Sliced Wagyu Strip
Whipped Yukon Golds, Roasted Asparagus, Fig Demi

Pairing | Double Diamond, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville

-FIFTH COURSE-

Hazelnut Chocolate Tart
Biscoff Crumbs, Frangelico Cream, Sea Salt

Pairing | 'Golden Hour'
High West Bourbon, High West Double Rye, Hazelnut, Chocolate, Mocha Foam, 24K Gold Leaf

MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. REFUNDS NOT PERMITTED.

'Blue Sky' cocktail (left). Sliced Wagyu Strip, paired with Double Diamond, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville (center). Hazelnut Chocolate Tart paired with 'Golden Hour' cocktail (right)

Premium Ticket holders receive an exclusive Morton’s and Westholme branded commemorative two-piece gift set.

Premium Ticket holders join us at 6:00 PM for a Wagyu Tartare tasting, paired with Sea Smoke, 'Sea Spray,' Blanc de Noirs, Sta. Rita Hills

MONNOV 23
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
💰 $39+WellnessCultural HeritageWomen & Non-Binary

Sauna Sisters Moonrise: Connecting to Roots and Ancestors

November is a time for letting go, turning inward, and deepening the connection with what truly matters. You are warmly invited to a special Sauna Sisters gathering dedicated to honoring ancestors, roots, and the connection to nature. Come alone or bring a woman from your family—your mother, daughter, aunt, sister, or another loved one—to share stories, hold space for one another, and experience a magical evening in the sauna.

What to Expect — 3 Hours

  • Ancestral Honoring Ritual: A gentle ritual to connect with our roots and express gratitude to those who walked before us.
  • Story Sharing Circle: A safe and welcoming space to listen, reflect, and speak from the heart.
  • Healing Sauna: Relax into the restorative warmth of the sauna and löyly, the sacred steam, in the company of other women.

Reetta Ranta is a Finnish storyteller, author, coach, and the creator of the Sauna Sisters concept. She works to revitalize ancient spiritual traditions and deepen a connection with nature. She is the author of Timeless Nordic Rituals and the creator of the Nordic Forest Rituals oracle deck, published in 2026 by REDFeather / Schiffer Publishing.

SUNNOV 1
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
WellnessMeditationMusic

Somatic Release Sound Bath

Lighthouse Community YogaMap

Experience a restorative sound bath at Lighthouse Community Yoga PDX that blends therapeutic tones, soothing vibration, and gentle somatic awareness to calm the nervous system and ease physical, mental, and emotional tension. The session begins with Progressive Muscle Relaxation to help the body unwind, then moves into the resonant layers of crystal singing bowls, harp, and hypnotic percussion, paired with soft guidance that invites deep rest. This somatic approach can support the release of stuck survival responses like fight, flight, or freeze that may remain after overwhelming experiences. Whether you are seeking rest, clarity, nervous system care, or a moment to reconnect with yourself, the space welcomes all bodies and identities, from first-timers to returning participants. Offered on a sliding scale. Led by Charlie Sebastian Short, a Portland-based certified sound practitioner, musician, and caregiver whose work draws on the Quantum Sound Method, classical training, and years of caring for both humans and animals. Charlie centers nervous system support, using harmonious instruments to encourage calm and emotional ease, and fosters an inclusive environment as a mixed-race, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent practitioner.

WEDNOV 4
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
💰 $30WellnessMeditationWorkshopsCourses

Let the Leaves Fall: Living the Autumn Life

Vanessa Grace of Soul Amplified will lead a workshop about the spiritual aspects of autumn from 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 4 at Self Balance Massage, 8301 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver. Autumn is the transition between the outward-focused, fast pace of summer and inward-focused, slow pace of winter. Students will learn how to “live the autumn life” in preparation for winter, the art of releasing and the significance of endings. Grace will lead participants in a guided mediation, leaf release ritual and journaling. The cost is $30, including a digital workbook. For details, email [email protected].

SATNOV 28
1:00 PM
BeerWineCocktailsCiderSpiritsHolidays & SeasonalMusicCraft FairsParties

Inaugural Holiday Bazaar Brewfest

With four floors packed with festive fun, this holly, jolly brewfest might just be your new favorite holiday tradition! Put on your best (or worst!) ugly holiday sweater and join us for plenty of beer, cider, cocktails and other delicious beverages to taste, plus local artisan vendors for your holiday shopping needs, pics with Santa, reindeer games and so much more.

Brewfest fun
Tasting stations & vendors across the property * Ballroom, Mezzanine, Lola's Room and Ringler's Pub
40+ beverages, including 25 taps of beer & cider, plus wine, spirits, cocktails, THC & CBD seltzers and non-alcoholic
40+ local artisan vendors
Photos with Santa
Live music in the Ballroom

SATNOV 7
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
CiderSpiritsWine TastingsMusicHolidays & SeasonalStreet Festivals

6th Annual Hillsboro Downtown Sip & Shop

🍷 Your Favorite Downtown Tradition Is Back and Better Than Ever 🛍️

On Saturday, November 7 from 3:00PM to 7:00PM, Historic Downtown Hillsboro comes alive for Sip & Shop 2026, a festive self-guided stroll through the heart of the district featuring over a dozen local wineries, cideries, breweries, and mocktail makers, live music, carolers, holiday shopping, and a dining guide packed with specials from local restaurants and food carts.

This is the event that turns a November Saturday into something you'll be talking about all season. Grab your glass, explore at your own pace, and discover why this beloved Downtown tradition keeps drawing over 150 guests year after year.

Four Soaking Stations with mini-snacks are set up along the route to keep you fueled between sips. Check in at Colours Art Supply or LaHaie's to get your passport and start your adventure.

Here’s how the Sip & Shop Passport works:

> You’ll be directed to pick up your passport map, Swag bag including restaurant specials and more, and tasting glass* (While supplies last) at one of two check-in locations
Sip, stroll & shop your way between 2nd and 4th Avenue and Washington to Lincoln, featuring 15+ retail locations, discovering wine, cider, and zero-proof tastings all along Main Street and beyond. Snack at four soaking stations placed along your stroll. Select merchants may offer special promotions during your visit.
Visit the retailers and restaurants noted on the passport and collect stamps at a minimum of seven shops. No retail purchase required. Our intent is to introduce you to some of the key contributors who make and keep Historic Downtown great.
Drop your completed passport at any participating retail location. Completed passports will be collected and raffle drawings for themed gift baskets valued between $30 – $70.
Wine Concierge Service will whisk your purchases off to designated pickup spots so you can keep sipping and shopping worry-free

Check-In Locations - Check-In begins at 3:00PM, Final Check-In at 6:15PM

LaHaie’s at 277 E Main Street
Colours Art at 270 E Main Street

Date: Saturday, November 7

This Year's Participating Pourers:

3 Goats Vineyard
Bull Run Cider
Patton Valley Wines
Dion Vineyards
2 Towns Cider
Résolu Cellars
DAnu Winery
Helvetia Winery
Chris James Cellars
La Randonnée
Flipturn Cellars
Scotch Church Road Vineyard
Parra Wine Co.
Urban River Spirits
Apolloni Vineyards

This year, proceeds benefit The Family Peace Center of Washington County, so every ticket you purchase supports something truly meaningful in our community.

Tickets are available now, and early bird pricing won't last. Grab yours before November 1st and save, then gather your crew, sip and shop throughout the day and stay for dinner at one of our many delicious dining spots in Historic Downtown Hillsboro.

Shout to our Community Sponsors: Le'Stuff, Lithtex Printing
💸 Refund Policy - Stuff happens! Ticket cancellations before
Nov. 4 are eligible for a refund.

Questions? Contact the Sip & Shop Team:
> Sandie Nelson, Le'Stuff Antique Mall 503-860-3663
> Kathleen Floistad, Cedar Street Antiques/ Le'Stuff Antique Mall 503-780-0785
>>Kathie Nelson, Résolu Cellars 503-803-9270

SUNNOV 1
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Running & RacesWellnessFitnessFood & 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 9
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
WorkshopsWellnessFitness

MELT Method Monday with Kim Reis

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.

TUENOV 3
10:00 AM
Registration requiredTalks & LecturesWorkshopsCoursesWellness55+ / SeniorsBoard Games

Resource & Support Classes

Lake OswegoMap
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Strengthen your household readiness through the "Be 2 Weeks Ready" program, presented by PrepLO. Learn how to prepare for disasters like earthquakes, storms, and wildfires. This essential training includes hands-on CPR/AED instruction provided directly by the Lake Oswego Fire Department (LOFD).

Fee: FREE (Pre-registration is required)

Evening Workshops (Held at the Adult Community Center - ACC)

Thursday, September 10 • 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Course ID: 33840 • Register Online

Thursday, December 10 • 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Course ID: 33841 • Register Online

Weekend Workshops (Held at Lake Oswego Recreation & Aquatic Center - LORAC)

Saturday, September 5 • 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Course ID: 33842 • Register Online

Saturday, December 5 • 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Course ID: 33844 • Register Online

HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATION Evidence-based community seminars covering healthy aging, functional physical safety, and behavioral well-being. Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Masterclass

Tuesday, October 20 • 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Course ID: 35016
Fee: FREE

Join clinical experts from Providence Health & Services to learn how age-related changes in balance, physical strength, and general medical health affect daily mobility. Discover concrete ways to minimize risks by modifying everyday medications, assessing footwear choice, and addressing common home environment hazards. Includes a short, participatory tai chi balance demonstration.

Presented by: Providence Health Leaders
Register Online

Aging Well: A Longevity Series

Thursdays, October 22 – November 12 • 12–1:30 p.m.
Course ID: 34887
Fee: Resident $36 / Non-Resident $54 (4-week course)

This structural, evidence-based series features weekly presentations by Providence clinical directors focused on optimizing physiological health as you age. Learn actionable, science-backed lifestyle habits designed to promote everyday brain fitness, strengthen emotional resilience, and maximize lifetime physical vitality rooted in the latest senior medical research.

Presented by: Providence Clinical Directors
Register Online

Mental Health First Aid (QPR Training)

Tuesday, November 3 • 10–11:30 a.m.
Course ID: 34823
Fee: FREE

Join representatives from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for an invaluable QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training session. Participants will learn how to recognize early situational warning signs, ask supportive, compassionate direct questions, and safely guide neighbors, friends, and family toward life-saving community crisis resources.

Presented by: NAMI NW Advisors
Register Online

COMMUNITY INTEREST & RECREATION Interactive workshops and group programs designed to build technical skill, improve home spaces, and foster connection. Bridge – Supervised Play

Tuesdays • 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Fee: Resident $20 / Non-Resident $25 per multi-week section

Elevate your card game in a supportive, structured environment! Curated for enthusiasts who possess standard background play experience, this community class weaves short, technical lessons with real-time coached table play. Refine card play execution, clarify bidding options on the fly, and share the friendly table camaraderie of fellow players.

Section A (Sept 8 – Oct 27): Course ID: 35364 • Register Online
Section B (Nov 3 – Dec 15): Course ID: 35365 • Register Online

Home Repair, Accessibility & Weatherization Workshop

Thursday, October 29 • 2–4 p.m.
Course ID: 35370
Fee: FREE

Learn how to optimize your living space to be safer, energy-efficient, and structurally accessible using public county support systems. Experienced case managers from Clackamas County will detail application criteria for free residential weatherization upgrades, low-cost deferred maintenance home improvement loans, and localized senior accessibility renovation grants.

Presented by: Clackamas County Program Coordinators
Register Online

Past Educational Programs Archive The following informational lectures and multi-week series have successfully concluded. Thank you to our regional partner organizations and guest instructors!
  • Life’s Final Chapter Series (May/June): A thoughtful practical exploration covering end-of-life logistics, medical directives, and grief support, facilitated alongside Death Doulas NW and End of Life Choices Oregon.
  • Estrangement & Reunion Workshops (May/June): Multi-session mental health family guidance led by the licensed marriage and family therapists of Family Ties Counseling Center.
  • Caregiver Support & Resilience Intensives (May/June): Specialized, four-hour professional workshops covering dementia communication habits and chronic caregiver burnout prevention, led by Dr. Andrea Holzner.
  • Healthy Legs as You Age (May 6): A cardiovascular educational forum addressing vein health, modern treatment options, and leg circulation, led by Dr. Toshio Nagamoto of Inovia Vein.
  • Estate Planning Basics (May 20): A legal resource class reviewing wills, asset protection vehicles, and common probate filing pitfalls, presented by Michael Rose, Attorney at Rose Elder Law.
  • Paying for Long-Term Care (June 10): A community seminar providing legal guidance on qualifying for public Medicaid benefits and managing long-term institutional residential costs, presented by Rose Elder Law.
SATNOV 7
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💰 $200Spirits

Whiskey & Wool: Luxury at its Finest

Spend an evening in the Mill at Wool for the People sampling our locally distilled spirits paired with some of the most exclusive and luxurious fibers in the world. Bring your wheel and get a taste of: Qivuit, harvested by hand in Alaska and milled at Wool for the People; Paco-Vicuna, raised here in the PNW and processed meticulously here at Wool for the People; and Bison, a truly American fiber. Each guest will receive twenty-five grams of fiber total, paired with a unique whiskey or spirit distilled at New Deal.

THUNOV 5
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
CocktailsSpiritsPop-Ups

Branch Point Spirits & Cocktail Flight

Branch Point will be popping up at Syndicate Wine Bar for the night, sharing their spirits and cocktails. Order a flight or just a come for a cocktail.

TUENOV 3
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
WorkshopsNetworking & JobsWellnessFitness

The House Pilates Restore Room Opening and Workshop

Clark County, WAMap

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.

SATNOV 7
3:00 PM
21+💰 $25 - $45SpiritsDiningBeerCiderWine TastingsHiking & Walking

Sips of the Season - Downtown Wine Walk

Ridgefield Main Street presents Sips of the Season, a downtown wine, cider, beer and spirits walk, from 3-7 p.m. Nov. 7. Guests can enjoy seasonal tastings at participating downtown Ridgefield businesses. Two ticket packages are available: five tastings for $25 or ten tastings for $45. Each ticket includes a commemorative tasting glass, goodie bag and map of participating locations. The 21-and-over event is a fundraiser for Ridgefield Main Street. Proceeds support programs and projects that strengthen downtown Ridgefield. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com.

SUNNOV 8
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Hiking & WalkingParks & NaturePhotographyTeaWellnessMeditationLearning & Tech

Transformation in Nature with Clara-Julia Peru

We invite you to join our transformation in nature retreat to slow down from your daily life, capture moments in nature, reflect and resonate with the seasonal changes that surround us.

Participants will begin with self-reflective prompts before embarking on a slow, guided walk, where they will be invited to observe and capture with a camera (or cell phone) how the late autumn garden mirrors the landscapes of transformation, grief and transition.

The seasonal landscape itself becomes a teacher: the architectural presence of conifers standing among bare deciduous trees, the rich layers of fallen leaves returning to the soil, beavers preparing for winter, eagles tending their nests, seed pods, mosses, textures, changing light, and the quiet beauty that emerges when life appears stripped down to its essence.

Through mindful photographs, participants will gather visual "fragments" before coming together in a circle for creative reflection, gentle conversation, and complementary herbal teas. The intention is to cultivate presence, symbolism, and a compassionate way of witnessing both nature and ourselves.

Bring comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate layers, drinking water, optional snack, camera or cell phone. If using a cell phone camera, be sure that the sound is off.

About the Guest Facilitator

Clara-Julia Peru is an artist, poet and nature advocate. She is a grief informed art and nature guide with an abundance of specialized training in grief support and expression. Learn more about Clara-Julia’s work here.

Sliding Scale Equity Pricing

In an effort to create an inviting and inclusive community for all we have sliding scale equity pricing based on personal financial experience and financial privilege.

SATNOV 7
10:15 AM
WellnessMeditationFaith & Worship

Shamanic Sound Healing: a Portal Experience

Create a safe container for energetic care and receiving spiritual gifts (and clearing). This is at the tail end of Samhain, when the energies of souls and ancestral energies are easily accessible for transformation. This entire year is one for massive spiritual growth. So it may just be a continuation of clearing, alignment and manifestation for you. In this ceremony, support your body and spirit to receive a direct experience.

With a strong container and thorough marriage of shamanic healing and sound, call on ancient guides, rhythms, ancestors, and the Great Mystery to clear what no longer serves you. Prepare by bringing something for the altar and wearing comfortable clothing. Join Amy Kimmick of Temple Medicine Healing and Madeline Leigh, Mistress of Sound of Shady Pines Radio, for this powerful gateway experience. Open pathways for your deepest intentions to take root.

With divine guides and multidimensionality over the years, accessing this infinite, beautiful portal of awakening will be effortless. You will attune to your true nature.

FRINOV 13
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
💰 $40CraftsGamesKids (5-11)SportsWellness

Friday Fun Night Galaxly Games

🌌 Galaxy Games Friday Fun Night! 🌌
Get ready for an out-of-this-world night of adventure at Kids Club on Friday, November 13, 2026!

This is a fundraiser for Chinook Elementary!
Proceeds will go toward new RECESS EQUIPMENT for this school year!

Blast off into the world of Galaxy Games where young space explorers will race through the Spaceship Relay, battle it out in an exciting Lightsaber Battle, compete in Galaxy Ball, complete space-themed challenges, create a fun take-home craft, enjoy gymnastics room fun, and work together to complete an evening full of excitement, surprises, and out-of-this-world fun!

Event Details
🕒 Drop-Off: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
🕙 Pick-Up: 9:30 PM – 10:00 PM
🍕 What’s Included: Event admission, cheese pizza, and a drink
💲 Cost: $39.99 per child

Kids in the 4–6 age group will not have the opportunity to purchase snacks at the café during dinner time—however, you’re welcome to pack them additional snacks!

Kids in the 1st–5th grade age group will have the chance to purchase snacks at the café during dinner time—or you’re welcome to pack them additional snacks!

Important Notes
• Children must be able to stay with the group, follow directions, and be fully toilet-trained (no diapers or pull-ups).
• Students in the 4–6 year old group may not join the older group due to safety and activity appropriateness.
• Please bring a labeled water bottle for your child. 💧
• Please leave toys at home so they don’t get lost during activities. 🧸
• Don’t forget to wear socks! 🧦

🚀 Get ready for Galaxy Games!🌌

SUNNOV 8
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
💰 $20+WellnessMeditationLGBTQ+Music

Rainbow Exhale | EFT Meditation and Sound Journey

Breathing Room Yoga + Meditation Studio5291 NE Elam Young Pkwy Suite #130

There is something powerful about being able to exhale in a space where you know you are welcome. Rainbow Exhale is a queer and trans-centered sound journey created for LGBTQIA+ community members and allies. The experience begins with a guided EFT meditation, followed by progressive muscle relaxation to help release tension and settle into the present moment. From there, the session opens into a carefully composed sound bath using crystal singing bowls and other gentle acoustic instruments.

Each sound and instrument is chosen intentionally, with the session unfolding through a progression of tones, textures, rhythms, and silence. The experience offers space for deep rest, reflection, and restoration, with time to slow down, listen, and notice what arises. No experience with EFT, meditation, or sound healing is necessary. Whether you're deeply familiar with these practices or trying them for the first time, you're invited to get comfortable and let yourself be guided through the experience.

Led by Charlie Sebastian Short, a queer, BIPOC, and neurodivergent sound healing practitioner and professional musician, Rainbow Exhale is a trauma-aware space created with LGBTQIA+ community members in mind. Allies are warmly welcome. While many items are available to borrow, feel free to bring any comfort items, such as a favorite pillow, squishmallow, eye mask, or anything else that helps you get comfortable... then give yourself some room to breathe.

This is a pay-what-you-can (PWYC) or sliding-scale event.

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!

SUNNOV 1
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💰 $10 - $20Registration requiredWellnessYoga

Restorative Yoga at Dovetail Cellars

Ascendance Enclave hosts Restorative Yoga from 6 to 7 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month at Dovetail Cellars, 404 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. This class welcomes beginners as well as seasoned yogis. Attendees should bring yoga mats. Other comfort props will be supplied if needed. After yoga, enjoy a glass of wine at happy hour prices. The class fee is $10 to $20. Register at ascendanceenclave.com.

SATNOV 7
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
WellnessWorkshops

The Quantum Shift: An Immersive Subconscious Freedom + Guided Hypnosis Experience

The Quantum Shift: An Immersive Subconscious Freedom + Guided Hypnosis Experience with Alicia Joy An immersive three-hour experience designed to help you slow down, listen inward, and open to what becomes possible when you begin shifting the way you experience yourself from the inside out. Sign Up Saturday, November 07, 2026 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Investment: $75 View Full Detail THE QUANTUM SHIFT An Immersive Subconscious Freedom + Guided Hypnosis Experience Saturday, November 7 | Dear Yoga | 3 Hours | $75 The past no longer has to dictate who you are, what you believe is possible, or what you carry forward. The Quantum Shift is an immersive experience exploring what becomes possible when you shift your relationship with the past—and loosen the subconscious patterns, identities, and expectations that have shaped who you’ve been. When you change how you relate to the past, you change what you bring into the present. As your identity, attention, imagination, and expectations shift, new possibilities become available. The timeline shifts because you shift. And in that space, you can begin to access what has always been within you: your wisdom, creativity, intuition, desire, and soul gift. Through a beautifully crafted afternoon of subconscious teaching and exploration, reflection, journaling, connection, and guided hypnosis, Alicia Joy will guide you into a deeply receptive experience where you can access the parts of yourself that have been waiting for your attention. You’ll have an opportunity to: ● recognize patterns that may be ready to shift ● explore your relationship with the past and its influence on the present ● listen beneath the noise of conditioning and old expectations ● explore what you truly desire and what wants to emerge through you ● connect with your inner wisdom and soul gifts ● experience guided subconscious work and hypnotherapy ● imagine and embody new possibilities ● connect with others through meaningful reflection and sharing ● integrate the experience beyond the workshop And at the heart of it all, you’ll remember: You are the way. The wisdom you’re looking for isn’t somewhere outside of you. It is you. YOUR QUANTUM SHIFT EXPERIENCE INCLUDES A 3-hour immersive experience Subconscious exploration, quantum integration, reflection, connection, and guided hypnosis. The Quantum Shift Workbook Prompts and practices to help you explore and integrate what emerges. A Quantum Shift guided hypnosis recording Continue the experience at home and return to the state and insights you accessed. A post-workshop integration practice A simple way to nurture what shifted in the days that follow. Investment: $75
SUNNOV 1
7:47 AM – 9:00 AM
OutdoorsWellness

Willamette Sunday Soak

Boost winter spirits with a community-focused cold-water dip followed by a steam session at Milwaukie Bay Park in Portland. This winter swimming gathering emphasizes endorphin-boosting activity to brighten the darker months, pairing a bracing plunge with time to warm up and connect. Open to all participants.

SUNNOV 1
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
+4 dates
Drop-inFarmers MarketsSpirits

Montavilla Farmers Market

Montavilla Farmers Market7700 Southeast Stark Street

Neighborhood farmers market featuring local farms, distilleries, coffee, bakeries, flowers, hot food vendors and more.

The market was founded by a grassroots group of neighbors inspired by the vision of a fresh, local food market in a shared community space within the growing SE Stark Street business district. This dedicated group opened the market in just 10 short months with a small amount of grant funds and a generous outpouring of donations from local businesses, friends and neighbors. The tireless energy of these unpaid visionaries and countless other volunteers allowed MFM to open its first market on Sunday, July 22, 2007, with 17 vendors and over 2000 visitors.

Montavilla Farmers Market is a thriving, diverse marketplace where all are welcome.

SUNNOV 1
10:00 AM
Registration requiredGroup RidesClubs & MeetingsWellnessFood & Drink

Oak Grove to Lake Oswego Loop (revised)

Description

Loop ride starting and ending at Stringfield Park in Oak Grove. We ride into Portland on the Trolley and Springwater Trails, climb up Terwilliger, descend into Lake Oswego and circle back to the Park via Oregon City and the Trolley Trail. Note: New route bypassing a big portion of Terwilliger downhill; thanks to Cheryl Conrad for scouting this out.

This is a group ride, we will regroup at the top of climbs if we get separated. Coffee/Lunch at Peet’s Coffee in Lake Oswego.

Please enter the miles you intend to ride. Even if you do not wish to log miles, please sign up to provide emergency contact info and mark your miles as 0.

Sustained or heavy rain will cancel, please check the website before heading out.

SUNNOV 1
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
WellnessWorkshops

Somatic Sobriety

Led by Rayleen Courtney, this monthly workshop will explore somatic practices as a recovery support!

ALL levels of experience — with somatics and/or recovery — are welcome and affirmed.

In person, Loft

SUNNOV 1
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
💰 $50+WellnessMeditation

Monthly Melt

Experience a brand-new immersive experience at SaunaGlo led by energy reader, meditation guide, stress consultant and clinical researcher, Emily Greenway. This 90-minute energetic experience opens with an intuitive update on the month ahead, so you know what's coming and how to work with it to reduce stress and burnout.

Inside the sauna, a guided meditative energy clearing gets you into your body and breath, using the heat to build internal awareness of what you're actually holding. The cold plunge takes that further, guiding you through your breathing and teaching your body to relax under pressure rather than fight it. From there, move into a community journaling experience, releasing whatever energy came up and setting spells and goals for the month ahead.

This is where you start building the structure for more magic and bliss, and kicking stress and burnout goodbye. Round two takes you back into the sauna for another clearing meditation, back into the cold plunge for more breathwork, and more time on the page. close together as a group, with time for connection before you head out.

SATNOV 14
12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
+1 dates
21+Drop-inBeerWineCocktailsSpiritsCraft FairsHolidays & SeasonalArts & Media

ilani Holiday Crafts and Ale Festival

Kick-start your holiday season and celebrate the creativity of our local artisans and makers. Sip while you shop with a wide array of holiday-inspired ales from some of the best breweries in Southwest Washington and the Pacific Northwest. Or spice things up with holiday-inspired spirits, wines and cocktails.

Saturday Session One

Saturday, November 14 | Noon – 4:00pm
Meeting & Entertainment Center
Beverage Garden Tickets: $29

Saturday Session Two*

Saturday, November 14 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Meeting & Entertainment Center
Beverage Garden Tickets: $29
*Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

Sunday Session

Sunday, November 15 | Noon – 5:00pm
Meeting & Entertainment Center
Beverage Garden Tickets: $29

All event attendees receive $10 in Promo Play upon entry.

Must be 21 or older with photo ID to access Beverage Garden. Beverage Graden ticket includes a drink pass valid for 24 samples.

TUENOV 3
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
+3 dates
RSVP required55+ / SeniorsWellnessMeditationBooksCoursesClubs & Meetings

Wise Aging: Exploring Life’s Next Chapter Together

Wise Aging: Exploring Life’s Next Chapter Together
Tuesdays, October 13–November 17 | 10:00–11:30am
Register Here

Growing older isn’t just about adding years; it’s about discovering new ways to find meaning, connection, and joy. Join a welcoming community of adults 60+ for a six-week journey of reflection, conversation, and personal growth. Together, we’ll explore this stage of life with resilience, purpose, and wisdom.

​Through guided conversations, mindfulness practices, journaling, and shared experiences, you’ll gain practical tools and fresh perspectives for navigating life’s transitions. Together, we’ll explore topics such as embracing change, cultivating meaningful relationships, enhancing well-being, and creating a lasting legacy.

​Based on the book Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit by Rabbi Rachel Cowan and Dr. Linda Thal, this series uses the book as a guide for discussion and reflection.

Because each session builds on the last, participants are asked to commit to attending all six weeks, allowing the group to develop trust, meaningful connections, and rich conversations together.

​The series is facilitated by Laura Ziegler, an experienced trainer and group facilitator who is passionate about helping older adults embrace the opportunities and transitions of the Third Act.

​This series is free to attend, but registration is required. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Participants are asked to purchase a copy of the Wise Aging book prior to the first session. If the cost of the book is a barrier, please let us know — we’re happy to provide a copy.

WEDNOV 4
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hiking & WalkingWellnessFitnessClubs & Meetings

Waterhouse Boardwalk

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

FRINOV 13
Hours not provided
+2 more
SpiritsWine TastingsCraft FairsHolidays & SeasonalArts & Media

Holiday Food and Gift Festival

Wingspan Event & Conference Center801 NE 34th Ave

The 37th Annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival is one of the largest holiday celebrations in the Northwest, welcoming thousands of shoppers each year who love to complete their holiday shopping early. Explore hundreds of exhibitors offering one-of-a-kind gifts you won’t find anywhere else—featuring art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, woodcraft, photography, toys, and Christmas décor, and so much more. It’s a true gift-buyer’s delight, with something special for everyone on your list.

Throughout the festival, you’ll discover gourmet food booths, offering handcrafted treats such as chocolates, sauces, baked goods, coffees, teas, and specialty foods. Wineries and distilleries are also featured throughout the event, with tastings and bottles available for purchase.

SATNOV 7
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
CiderSpiritsWine TastingsHolidays & SeasonalGalleriesFairs & Markets

6th Annual Historic Hillsboro Sip & Shop

Experience the vibrancy of Historic Downtown Hillsboro during the holidays. We have your passport to retail therapy at over a dozen merchants, to meet and greet up to 14 wineries and more perks in Downtown as we launch the 6th Annual Sip & Shop November 7th 2026 3:00PM – 7:00PM. Passport Tickets Get your Sip & Shop Passport tickets by Nov. 1 for the early-bird rate. After Nov. 1, tickets are $25, so don’t wait Purchase Passport Tickets Here Early Bird through 11/1: $22 each or $74 for 4pk bundle ($18.50 each) Your passport includes: Complimentary tastings Reusable shopping bag filled with merchant swag + promos A logo wine glass *(while supplies last)* Use the ticket link to grab yours today and join the fun! Beneficiary: Proceeds from this year’s event support the Family Peace Center of Washington County Participating Merchants Artful Garden Belladonna Bowie Bargains Catherine Bede Gallery Colours Art Dee’s Divine Finds Gimre’s Shoes LaHaie’s Le’Stuff Antique Mall (Co-Sponsor) Merrill Gardens Piccolo Mondo Rock It Resell Snider’s Antique Mall 3 Goats Vineyard Willow & Ash Urban River Spirits Pouring Partners Chris James Cellars DAnu Winery Dion Vineyards Flipturn Cellars Helvetia Winery La Randonnée Résolu Cellars (Co-Sponsor) Parra Wine Co Patton Valley Wines Scotch Church Road Vineyard 3 Goats Vineyard 2 Towns Cider Bull Run Cider Urban River Spirits How the Sip & Shop Passport works: You’ll be directed to pick up your passport map, Swag bag including restaurant specials a
MONNOV 16
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
PartiesWellnessPerforming ArtsCultural Heritage

🎵 K-Pop Dance at Campus Rec!

Location ASRC 450Map

🎵 K-Pop Dance at Campus Rec!

Move, dance, and connect! Celebrate International Education Week with K-pop dance at the PSU Campus Recreation Center. Move to energetic beats, meet new people, and connect with the PSU community. Bring your enthusiasm, try something new, and have fun on the dance floor! More details can be found on the Campus Rec's website.

SUNNOV 8
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
21+CocktailsSpiritsPartiesTours

Nocino Liqueur Release Party 2026

New Deal DistilleryMap

Annual release party celebrating New Deal Distillery's small-batch Nocino Green Walnut Liqueur. Features a signature fall cocktail menu, behind-the-scenes look at the production process, and bottles available to purchase. Free entry, 21+ only.

SUNNOV 8
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Registration requiredWellnessYogaTea

Where the Waters Meet: A Primal Vinyasa Event with Sophia Miller

Set aside two hours for a somatic-focused mini retreat with Sophia Miller that explores the balance and support of the hips and pelvis. The session weaves gentle Primal Vinyasa, sacral aromatherapy, journaling inspired by the natural world, and an all-instrumental soundscape, and it begins with a simple tea service. Journaling materials are provided. Please bring a yoga mat and a favorite mug for tea. Early bird pricing is $45 or $80 for two, with a $55 rate afterward. Space is limited to 16 students, and registration is available through Mindbody.

SUNNOV 8
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
💰 $50WellnessWorkshops

Shadow Work + Inner Child Healing

Through guided self-inquiry, journaling, group reflection, and a guided inner child practice, you'll uncover some of the beliefs and patterns you may have learned in order to feel loved, safe, and accepted.

SUNNOV 8
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
WellnessMeditationYogaWorkshopsCrafts

Slow Shapes & Softening for Creative Joy

Emily Wright

Join Emily Wright for a special offering that will weave together gentle postures, meditation and creative practice to unwind tension, tend to fatigue, and brighten intuitive, creative force. The practice will include yin yoga, yoga nidra, and a lightly guided, silent painting meditation. All levels and backgrounds are welcome.

$25 – the practice + all creative supplies

$55 – the practice, all creative supplies + a bottle of fine, natural scent, 5 ml roll-on. This special scent crafted by artist Catherine Haley Epstein blends natural, high-quality extracts of cedar, violet and apricot for a light, peace-inspiring aroma. A lovely add on to any restorative or creative practice.

The practice of Yoga Nidra is thousands of years old yet immensely relevant to our time. A systematic process of deliberate relaxation that combines breath, body-scan and imagery-based techniques to serve as a powerful antidote to overstimulation, burnout and exhaustion.

Yoga Nidra is an accessible go-to practice in any wellness toolkit for sharpening cognition, bolstering creativity and promoting a healthy response to stress. Through a 20-minute practice, studies have shown that it improves neuroplasticity, resets dopamine levels and supports healthy central nervous system regulation.

Additionally, its ancient wisdom undeniably invites in a deeper knowing of the soul. This more spiritual angle empowers a release of fear and unwanted habits and enables new alignment to authenticity, freedom and heart.

SATNOV 14
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
💰 $45ToursHistory TalksSpiritsHolidays & SeasonalMuseums

Saturday Night Spirits

Spooky season doesn’t end with Halloween! Join us for a ghost tour and investigation of the Stevens-Crawford House and a haunted history tour of the Ermatinger House. The Falls Distilling will also be joining us to serve up samples of their “spirits” and will have their gin products available to purchase. $45 More info and tickets at bit.ly/OCSaturdayNightSpirits

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