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Choreographer Lai Hung-Chung makes dances of striking beauty and intention. “Birdy,” his captivating signature work for Hung Dance, moves between suspense and explosive energy, between the weight of tradition and the pull toward something new. Hung Dance blends traditional Chinese arts, including tai chi, Peking Opera, and classical Chinese music, with contemporary dance technique and driving electronic music, creating work that is poetic and rhythmic at once. What audiences see on stage is a world in constant transformation, where bodies bend and resist, images linger, and the tension between holding on and letting go becomes the dance itself.

TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN

Birdy

“…a dreamy sensibility with astonishing athleticism in culturally sensitive modern dance performance.” —Charlie Smith, Pancouver

Sponsored by George & Nancy Thorn. White Bird’s Uncaged Series Sponsor: Ronni Lacroute

The Friday and Saturday performances will have pre-show talks. Come early to hear from the dancers from 6:15–6:45 PM. No ticket needed.

Join us November 3rd for the Hung Dance Lecture Demonstration, FREE with RSVP here .

Agia Sophia Academy Open House
November 1 | 4:30–6pm | Beaverton

Discover Agia Sophia Academy, an Orthodox Christian school offering joyful Montessori (Preschool–Kindergarten) and classical (1st–8th grade) education. With small class sizes, a rich academic and arts curriculum, and a nurturing environment rooted in faith, we educate the whole child through truth, goodness, and beauty in pursuit of Wisdom. Meet our teachers, explore our classrooms, and see how we foster a lifelong love of learning. Open to all families!

RSVP at asapdx.org/openhouse26

Hands on 3D printing orientation covering basic printer use and file creations.

Age 10+. Children under 12 must attend with an adult.

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Make life a little easier on our Oregon winter birds with some crafty edible artistry for all ages.

Join Résolu Cellars and the Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s Veteran Business Advisory Councilas we kick off the celebration of SBA Veterans Small Business Week, November 9–13.

This complimentary networking event brings together veteran-owned businesses, military families, community supporters, and organizations serving the veteran community.

What to Expect:

• Connect with veteran entrepreneurs and community partners

• Discover business resources, including an introduction to the SBA’s Boots to Business program

• Learn about opportunities to spotlight and support veteran-owned businesses

• Enjoy light refreshments and meaningful conversation

Whether you’re a veteran business owner, considering entrepreneurship, or simply looking to support our veteran business community, you’re invited!

Free to attend

In this lecture demonstration, members of Hung Dance will provide an introduction to Taiwanese dance company Hung Dance’s movement language, including how their acclaimed work Birdy blends traditional Chinese exercises and materials with contemporary dance. The company will also delve into the inspiration and concepts behind Birdy, followed by a short excerpt of the work. Guests will have the opportunity to have their questions about the dance answered by members of the company. This lecture demonstration will be delivered primarily in Mandarin, with live translation between Mandarin and English.

Sharon Gan, founder of Heart Strings Mandarin, will lead children and their parents as they sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories in Mandarin, English and American Sign Language. All levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers are welcome.

Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard Library.

Create an edible sugar skull, or calavera de azúcar, a confection molded from sugar paste and decorated for the Mexican celebration for the Day of the Dead (Día de los muertos). Learn about the history and significance of sugar skulls while decorating your own pre-made calaverita to keep or honor a loved one!

Quantities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For children ages 5 and up with adult supervision.

Welcome youth in 7th-12th grade who want to make a difference in their community through the library!

We welcome newcomers! Reach out to let us at [email protected] to let us know you’re attending.

We meet the following Thursday dates from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• May 7
• May 21
• June 4
• June 18
• We don’t meet in July
• August 6
• August 20
• September 3
• September 17
• October 1
• October 15
• November 5
• November 19
• December 3
• December 17

The international wine world is finally calling the state of Oregon "The Next Champagne." Explore what makes our home state such a perfect place for growing world-class sparkling wine while tasting five delicious wines.

Wine tastings and light bites included at Syndicate Wine Bar.

Ring in the holidays as you learn the fun and easy steps to create your own holiday ornament greeting cards! In this class, we will be learning:

-How to alternate pressure to create expressive brushstrokes

-How to paint inside a shape to create three-dimensional effects

-How to use metallic watercolor paints to add sparkle and shine to your holiday artwork

Adults and teens; pre-registration required. All supplies included.

Get ready for Thanksgiving hosting. Learn how to build your own Thanksgiving flower centerpiece, how to care for it, and make it last. Marti from Flowers by Burkhardts will be here on Nov. 22 to provide the flowers, materials and session where you will make your own beautiful flower arrangement. It will be perfect as a table centerpiece, on a fireplace mantel, or even as a host gift, and you can also transform it for use with December/Christmas and New Year holidays. Please sign up early—by Nov. 15 so there is enough time to order fresh flowers to bring for the number of friends and participants coming. Feel free to bring a friend, flowers always pair great with wine and fun! A complimentary glass of wine will be provided.

Date: Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026

Time: 1:00-3:30 p.m.

Cost: $60 non-members / $50 for wine club members—Includes all flowers and materials, base holder, and a complimentary glass of wine!

Deadline: Please purchase your ticket for the class by Nov. 15, so we have time to get the proper amount of fresh flowers.

Sign up for the Class

Anna Guillemot, a member of the Portland Lace Society, has been making lace for almost nine years. Her goal is to become comfortable with half a dozen techniques and to demonstrate them, and to spend the rest of her energy admiring the many others in existence in various parts of the world. She loves to teach, thereby encouraging new people to pursue an art that is very far from becoming extinct!

Community Dance Odd Fellows Hall 11/20/2026 7:00 – 9:30, upstairs above LaHaie’s Men’s Wear,
Let’s have some fun! Come get acquainted with BALFOLK, the dance craze from Europe. Traditional dances have been revived in new ways in every country in Europe. We will feature Balfolk dances from Gascogne, Bretagne, and other regions of France. All ages and skill levels welcome. Dance instruction will be provided. You will be accompanied by a 9 piece acoustic band, Raspberry Bourrée, featuring violins, accordion, nyckelharpa, mandocello, string bass, harp, clarinet and more! Donations accepted, but the dance is free.

Enjoy an evening discovering rarely seen areas of Hops Ballpark with special access, entertainment, hands-on games, raffle drawings, and other activities that reveal the venue from a fresh point of view. Your participation helps support the Hillsboro Hops Fund and its mission to create opportunities for youth and strengthen the community. Tickets will go on sale.

DevonWood will once again host the USDF/FEI Youth Clinic Series in Sherwood, Oregon, with clinician Sabine Schut-Kery. Applications will be available online. The series receives funding support from The Dressage Foundation and the United States Equestrian Federation, and The Dressage Foundation provides grant opportunities for these clinics.

Connect with professionals from the Tigard and Beaverton business communities at this social networking event. Meet business leaders, exchange ideas, explore new partnerships, and strengthen existing connections. Appetizers, a hosted bar, and prizes are included.

Learn some fun games you can play with a crowd and a standard poker deck, such as Crazy Eights, Egyptian Ratscrew, or Spoons.

Learn essential computer skills in this beginner-friendly class, from logging in to personalizing settings. In the second hour, focus on how to protect yourself from email scams, malicious software, and identity theft. Perfect for first-time users.

Set your business up for success! Learn how financial planning, banking, and funding can help you reach your goals in this workshop presented by InRoads Credit Union.

Turn simple strips of paper into a flurry of delicate snowflakes! Join artist Heather Smith to learn the basics of paper quilling — art made from strips of paper — while playing with the curls, shapes, and patterns that make each snowflake unique. This relaxing, beginner-friendly class for adults requires no previous quilling experience. All supplies are provided.

TO SIGN UP: register online via the Forest Grove Library website/Activities & Events page

For proficient learners interested in advanced grammar and vocabulary in practical exercises.

A bright orange belly and poisonous skin are just a couple of the rough-skinned newt’s adaptations. Come find out how newts evade predators, survive both in and out of water and camouflage themselves with a single leaf. Learn about the amazing...

Drop in and get creative with the Silhouette cutter and heat press! Participants can explore custom vinyl projects, learn the basics of the machines, and work on personal creations with guidance and support available throughout the session.

The Tualatin Chamber Breakfasts for New Members and Guests, We are so glad you will come see the exciting changes at the Tualatin Chamber Area of Commerce! We offer these meetings to help welcome our New Members, current Members, or non-members who could use a brush up on who we are today, to ensure you are getting the most out of your Tualatin Chamber of Commerce membership! Or, so you can decide if you want to become a member… Come join us for coffee and donuts, free to you, as our guest, and learn about all the wonderful events, committees, business-building programs, promotional opportunities, volunteering and other ways to become an active member in your community! Learn about our signature events, meet other new members, ask questions, and bring plenty of business cards! Please RSVP by registering and confirm by calling the Chamber at 503.692.0780. Registration limited to15 people.

Join us as we learn about art and make beautiful creations. Ages 2-8 with family. Please note: We will not have this program on Dec. 18 or Dec. 25.

Kids ages 3-5 join the fun as we sing, play, read, and rhyme together while practicing kindergarten readiness skills.
Storytime 10-10:30 followed by craft time 10:30-11.

Babies and their grownups are invited to share nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and a simple book while making new friends and developing early literacy skills. Includes unstructured playtime. For ages 0 to 12 months.
Weekly on Sundays.

Hands on 3D printing orientation covering basic printer use and file creations.

Age 10+. Children under 12 must attend with an adult.

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This new monthly club creates a welcoming space for people who enjoy crochet, knitting, embroidery, and other fiber arts. Participants can share patterns, learn techniques from one another, and connect while working on their own

Tualatin Valley Creates (TVC) invites local artists, creatives, businesses, community members, and families to its November Creatives Mingle Networking Event on Friday, November 13, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at A Framer’s Touch in Forest Grove, Oregon.

The evening will blend creativity, community connection, holiday spirit, and giving, featuring A Framer’s Touch’s 23 holiday trees decked in Old World Christmas ornaments, plus a Local Artist Tree/Garland featuring ornaments made by local artists. Guests can enjoy the festive exhibition while connecting with fellow creatives and community members in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Adding to the evening will be acoustic guitar music by local musician and TVC Board Member, Bill Hernandez, creating a warm soundtrack for the holiday gathering.

This year, TVC will help make the holidays a little brighter for local families in need. Guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy or new winter clothing item to donate. Donations will support families in our community who could use a little extra help during the holiday season.

“We’re excited to bring our Creatives Mingle to Forest Grove and celebrate the incredible creativity and generosity of our community,” said Kristen Ling, Owner. “A Framer’s Touch will provide a beautiful holiday backdrop for connecting with other creatives, enjoying music, and coming together to support local families during the holidays.”

TVC’s Creatives Mingle events are designed to bring together artists, creatives, cultural organizations, businesses, and community members from throughout Washington County. Each month, TVC partners with a different local organization or business to provide opportunities to network, share ideas, discover creative opportunities, and build relationships.
Whether you are an artist, musician, maker, creative entrepreneur, arts organization, business owner, or simply someone who appreciates the arts and wants to connect with your creative community, everyone is welcome.

Order some grub and grab a drink for this super fun and easy paint party experience!

We’ve got the long tables reserved for us as you walk in. This venue holds 15 painters.
Please arrive 10 minutes before start time.

Carrie will be guiding you step-by-step to create this beautiful painting of a Van Gogh inspired cat and moon.

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All materials for your painting are included!
Tickets $40
No experience necessary, judgment free zone!
(*Food and Drink NOT provided, but you are welcome to buy)
EXTRA TICKETS HERE: https://www.paintandsipportland.com/

Stories, songs, and movement activities, presented in Romanian for children ages 0-6 with an adult. First Wednesdays at 7 pm.

Timpul poveștilor

Povești, cântece și activități de mișcare, prezentate în limba română, pentru copii în vârstă de 0-6 ani, cu un adult. Primele miercuri la ora 7 p.m.

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Spanning three different valleys in the southern part of the State — Umpqua, Rogue, and Applegate — the Southern Oregon AVA is home to hundreds of vineyards and wineries that get little attention to the north.

Unique soil types, combined with moderate Pacific Ocean airflow and less precipitation create a Mediterranean microclimate perfect for growing wine grapes traditionally found in warmer European sites, like Portugal, Spain, and southern France. And yet, with the addition of some steeper, high-elevation, North-facing vineyards, so too are cooler climate grapes like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay cultivated. We taste through nine different wines from Southern Oregon that you will want to add to your home wine cellar!

Quilters of all skill levels, join us on the first Saturday of the month to discuss all things quilting with fellow enthusiasts!

Each month we’ll offer a short presentation, time for show and tell (please bring one project to share if you want!), and sometimes a take-home challenge.

In November, we will learn about English Paper Piecing, a traditional hand-sewing technique.

Create a vibrant work of art under the glow of a black light! Grades 3-8. Registration required.

Develop your writing in a welcoming, creative environment alongside friends and local best-selling YA author Jamie Pacton. This is time to write, share ideas, ask questions, and meet other teen writers!

Get ready for autumn and Thanksgiving hosting. Learn how to build your own Thanksgiving/autumn flower arrangement, how to care for it, and make it last. Marti from Flowers by Burkhardts will be here to provide the flowers, materials and session where you will make your own beautiful flower arrangement. It will be perfect as a table centerpiece, on a fireplace mantel, or even as a host gift. Please sign up early—by Nov. 15 so there is enough time to order fresh flowers to bring for the number of friends and participants coming. Feel free to bring a friend, flowers always pair great with wine and fun!

Date: Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026

Time: 1:00-3:30 p.m.

Cost: $60 non-members / $50 for members—Includes all flowers and materials, base holder, and a complimentary glass of wine!

Deadline: Please purchase your ticket for the class by Nov. 15, so we have time to get the proper amount of fresh flowers.

Images are example floral arrangements. You can customize your arrangement to your preferences, color, add-ins, shape—you can make your arrangement round or rectangular with longer pieces hanging out, etc.

Designed for adults with little to no prior knowledge of English. This class focuses on the English alphabet, basic phonics, numbers and survival vocabulary. Preparing students for Beginner ESL Class.
No class on September 16 or November 11.

Volunteer Opportunity Join Tualatin Riverkeepers in Tigard to support our restoration efforts at a beautiful beaver pond just across from the Tigard Public Library. About the Program Tualatin Riverkeepers protects, restores and expands access to the Tualatin River Watershed through advocacy and fostering broad community engagement. Our three key areas of focus – advocacy, restoration, and river experiences – engage hundreds of volunteers and thousands of participants each year, who gain an appreciation of the watershed and its protection by experiencing it first-hand. About the Project It’s finally time to plant at the beaver pond! Join Tualatin Riverkeepers in Tigard to support our restoration efforts at a beautiful beaver pond just across from the Tigard Public Library. We’ll plant native species along the pond and stream banks beneath a canopy of Pacific willow. This work supports wildlife habitat, water quality, and soil health while promoting biodiversity. In the process, you will learn about urban wildlife habitat and native plants that support biodiversity. Snacks, coffee, tools, safety gear, and instruction will be provided. Please expect to walk and work on uneven surfaces along a pond bank. The site is accessible via TriMet bus line 76. Thank you to the Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District for supporting this project! Use this link to sign-up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beaver-pond-planting-day-in-tigard-tickets-2003784231577?aff=oddtdtcreator Project Requirements Requirements Age: Volunteers must be 8+; under 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Accessibility: Please expect to walk and work on uneven surfaces along a pond bank. Dress code: Closed‑toe shoes; comfortable attire suitable for light activity. Tools and safety gear will be provided. Notices Referral Opportunity: This opportunity is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Please use the link above to sign-up. Hands On Greater Portland Hours: Your hours may not appear in your Hands On account because this is a partner‑managed opportunity.

Don’t let a flat tire cut your ride short! Join Ride Westside for a hands-on clinic and learn how to repair a bicycle inner-tube puncture with a patch kit.

We’ll walk through finding the cause of a flat, removing the wheel and tube, locating and patching the puncture, and putting everything back together. You’ll have time to practice, ask questions, and learn what to carry in a compact repair kit.

No previous repair experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to give it a try. Leave feeling more confident handling a flat while you’re out riding.

This clinic focuses on conventional inner tubes. Tubeless tires and some e-bike wheels may require different procedures.

Thursdays, October 1 - December 17

These free Citizenship classes are designed to prepare learners for the U.S. naturalization interview and exam, which includes an assessment of English reading and writing abilities, U.S. history, and government. Study ONLINE or IN-PERSON.

Participants will:

• Study U.S. history and civics lessons (100 questions on citizenship exam)
• Improve your English speaking, listening, writing, and reading
• Practice for the naturalization interview

Sign up at: https://soarlegal.org/our-services/citizenship-classes/
For more information, call (503) 379-1598 or email [email protected]

Los martes | 10:15 AM | Edad 0-6 años

Tuesdays | 10:15 AM | Ages 0- 6 years

Ven y disfruta con tus pequeños de cuentos bilingües, canciones, rimas y actividades sencillas.
Bring your little ones and join us for a delightful session of bilingual stories, songs, rhymes, and simple crafts!

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Join Washington Chamber of Commerce President, Asha Aiello, and learn how you and your business can use Chamber membership as an effective tool to improve your business' bottom-line. Meet Chamber staff and get a behind the scenes look at your Chamber in action.

Both new, long-time members and those looking to find out more about membership are encouraged to attend. Remember, Chamber programs and services are valuable resources for employees.

Register Now!

For questions please contact Dara Schumacher at [email protected].

Make folded paper creations with the Portland Oregon Paper Shapers! Challenge yourself with a complex origami masterpiece, or keep it simple while learning the basics.

All ages. Held in the Community Room.

Do you know how to remove apps? What to do if your phone memory is full? How to improve battery life? Learn these skills and more for your Apple, Android, or Microsoft devices in a focused, 1:1 session with volunteers from SeniorTechPals, and bring your phone or tablet.

Registration strongly encouraged, but drop-ins can wait to receive help.