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Ekklesia Theatre launches its “Love Your Neighbor” season with Will Eno’s funny, haunting “Middletown,” Oct. 23-Nov. 1 at Magenta Theater, in partnership with NAMI Southwest Washington. The play follows an unlikely friendship between longtime Middletown resident John Dodge and newcomer Mary Swanson. Around them, a librarian, a mechanic, a police officer, tourists and other townspeople try to make sense of their lives — and one another. Their paths cross in surprising ways, taking audiences everywhere from a library to outer space. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from Oct. 23-31 and 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. NAMI Southwest Washington will be at the theater after performances on Oct. 25 and 30 to discuss loneliness and mental health. Plays are recommended for viewers age 13 and older. Tickets are $15 at ekklesiatheatre.com/tickets.

THE BUENA VISTA ORCHESTRA (sometimes referred to as The Buena Vista Social Orchestra, Orquesta Buena Vista, etc) is the world's foremost Cuban music repertory ensemble - featuring a lineup of musicians from groups like The Buena Vista Social Club, AfroCuban All Stars, the bands of Celia Cruz, Omara Portuondo, Chucho Valdés, Willie Colon & more!

Virtuoso Cuban violinist Rolando Morejón Reyes (who joined the 2024 tour across several dates) leads an exciting set of musicians pulled from the original Buena Vista Social Club performances, Celia Cruz, AfroCuban All Stars, and more. His credits include leading the Orquesta de Enrique Jorrín, the bands of Omara Portuondo, Willie Colón, Cachao Lopez, Oscar D’León and many more. Maestro Rolando is joined by the likes of trumpeter Antonio Perigo (Omara Portuondo, Oscar D’ León, Celia Cruz, AfroCuban All Stars), percussionist Miguel Valdés (Celia Cruz, Cachao López, Chucho Valdés, AfroCuban All Stars, Ibrahim Ferrer Jr & Buena Vista All Stars, McCoy Tyner), pianist Helder Rojas (La Charanga Habanera and noted for his playing at the famous Buena Vista Social Club Havana concerts), international trombone sensation Yosmel Garcerarn (Trombonañga, Ibrahim Ferrer Jr & Buena Vista All Stars, Buena Vista Social Club, Paulito FG), Latin Grammy nominee & world famous percussionist Pepe Epsinosa (AfroCuban All Stars, Arturo Sandoval, Cubanismo!) & more!

To date, The Buena Vista Social Club, The Buena Vista Orchestra and related projects have toured the world and garnered global acclaim, ticket and record sales in the millions and been the subject of various documentaries, theatrical productions and more - making it the biggest-selling and best known Cuban music project in history. SSK Music Presents is proud to carry on this tradition and give a new generation of musicians and music industry professionals equity and opportunity through this profound musical heritage.

This Event is All Ages and Reserved Seating.

• Thursday, November 5
• The Heathman Lodge | 7801 NE Greenwood Dr., Vancouver
• Doors Open: 6:00 p.m. | Program Begins: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

🙌 Path 1: Come volunteer directly with us

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

You might help with:

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

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

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

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

📝 How to join as a volunteer

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

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

💛 A small commitment that makes a big difference

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents “Back to the Movies” with live accompaniment to the 1926 high seas adventure film, “The Black Pirate,” starring Douglas Fairbanks. Performances are 7-9 p.m. Nov. 19 at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver, and 7-9 p.m. Nov. 20 at Joyce Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. Watch the film with a live score played by the orchestra’s chamber ensemble. Admission is $25. $10 student tickets are available at the door.

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

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at M&M Marketplace with two days of culture, music, food, and family fun. Join us on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 from 2 PM to 7 PM for a free community celebration in Hillsboro.

Enjoy live music, traditional altars, Calenda, Calaveritas Literarias, a Concurso de Catrinas, food, shopping, and family entertainment. Bring your family and friends as we come together to honor loved ones and celebrate Día de los Muertos traditions.

Dates: Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1
Time: 2 PM to 7 PM
Location: M&M Marketplace, 346 SW Walnut St., Hillsboro, OR 97123
Admission: Free

¡Acompáñanos con toda la familia para celebrar nuestras tradiciones, recordar a nuestros seres queridos y disfrutar un fin de semana especial en comunidad!

Get ready for some serious chills, Portland. Bag&Baggage Productions is bringing back its Halloween show by popular demand, and it’s a spooky one. The Woman in Black, a celebrated ghost story, has terrified audiences since its 1987 London debut. You’ll find it atmospheric and relentless, making you question every shadow.

This acclaimed play, based on Susan Hill’s novel, follows a young lawyer unraveling village secrets. Just two actors portray all the characters, a true showcase of their talent. Directed by Ephriam Harnsberger, this chilling experience runs October 15–November 1 at The Vault Theater. Go if you dare!

Greece’s Galan Trio performs at Pacific University as part of their Kinesis tour, bringing a program of American composers hailing from the West Coast, including Pacific University faculty member Ryan Francis. Their appearance is underwritten by the Elise Elliot Trust and is presented under the auspices of Greece’s Ministry of Culture.

”Kinesis” is Galan Trio’s attempt to explore the music of contemporary American composers
by bringing their works together in an original, multifaceted concert program. The project
draws from collaboration between Galan Trio and professors of composition from select
U.S. universities, and from the notion of “Kinesis.” Kinesis is an undirected movement of a
cell, organism, or part, in response to an external stimulus. In Greek, Kinesis means
movement, motion. Motion is a fundamental characteristic of all living beings; motion is
what all musicians worldwide have desired during the last couple of years; motion alludes to
continuity, and it’s a promise for the future of “Kinesis” itself.

Ticket Prices: $21 general admission. Free for Pacific students, faculty and staff. Online ticket sales only. Purchase tickets at https://www.pacificu.edu/musictickets.

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 .

Jeff VanderMeer's internationally bestselling, critically acclaimed Southern Reach series has been translated into over 37 languages. The first novel, Annihilation, won the Nebula and Shirley Jackson awards, and was made into a movie by Alex Garland in 2018. Called "the weird Thoreau" by The New Yorker, VanderMeer’s nonfiction has appeared in Time, The Nation, the Los Angeles Times, and Esquire, among other publications.

A.L. Goldfuss writes speculative fiction which reviewers have called “rich,” “intense,” “complex,” and “rather grim.” Recent work has won the Brave New Weird award and appeared in The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy. Goldfuss lives in the Pacific Northwest with stacks of tea and carnivorous plants.

The Fall Author Series is co-sponsored by Spoke & Word Books. Special thanks to the Friends of the Ledding Library for providing the funding that makes this program possible.

Live Soundtrack, Cello

Under the direction of Dr. Abbie Brown, the Pacific University Symphonic Band will present its fall concert program, “City Trees: Urban and Natural Landscapes.” This concert program allows the ensemble and audience members to be in conversation about the way natural and urban landscapes interact with one another and features music that speaks to these two themes. The concert is presented in collaboration with the Pacific University Art Department as students in Drawing and Painting classes depict one piece in particular, Planet B by Catherine Likhuta. Other pieces on this program include Flaxen Tresses by James M. David, Shenandoah by Omar Thomas, and Under Pines and Stars by local Washington composer Megan Vinther.

Ticket Prices: $11 general admission, $8 for seniors, military and non-Pacific students. Free for Pacific students, faculty and staff. Online ticket sales only. Purchase tickets at https://www.pacificu.edu/musictickets.

Join us on Sunday afternoon, November 1 at the Ale & Cider House in West Linn, home of the confluence of the Willamette and Tualatin Rivers, for a kickoff to the 2026 Give!Guide campaign, supporting Tualatin Riverkeepers and Willamette Riverkeeper.

The Riverkeepers work tirelessly to protect our respective watersheds, and we increasingly team up to address some of our state's most pressing threats to water, such as the proliferation of data centers and PFAS, impacts from a changing climate, and continued deforestation.

These are pressing issues, but we accomplish our work by caring for the land, recreating on our beautiful rivers, and celebrating the only two National Water Trails in Oregon! So drop in on November 1 at any point between 2:30 and 5:00, grab a pint and a bite, and chat with WRK and TRK about our work in an informal setting. You'll also have the opportunity to help us kick off our Give!Guide campaigns with a bang, with fun incentives from partners such as Brew Dr. Kombucha!

Join Dandelion Teahouse & Melba’s Vegan Bakery for a special tea party in celebration of Halloween! Costumes are encouraged, so come wearing your best spooky outfit!

✨November 1, 2026

✨10:30am

✨109 W 7th Street Vancouver, WA 98660

Attendees will enjoy a flight of 4 different teas and a selection of baked goods, with the option of enjoying our special tea & pastry pairings or creating your own tea flight. After you have finished your flight, you will have the option of enjoying a full cup of your favorite tea to finish off the experience.

Menu:

Sweet Pastries:

2 Mini Apple Cider Donuts

Maple Chai Scone

"Vampire Bite" Chocolate Strawberry Bundt Cake

Savory Pastries:

Cheddar Garlic Scone

Recommended Tea Flights:

Option 1:

Masala Chai, Apple Pie, Earl Grey Creme, Creme Brulee

Option 2:

Holy Basil Chai, Pumpkin Pie, Caramelized Pear, Witch's Brew

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

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.

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.

Celebrate Friendsgiving at Tualatin Estate on Friday, November 13th from 6 pm to 8 pm. You’ll enjoy a five-course small-plate pairings dinner from Sundial Baking, paired with a flight of Oregon-grown wines. Tickets are $70 per person, or $60 for Owners and Members, and include five small-plate pairings, a wine flight and a $10 bottle credit. Space is limited and reservations are required for this exclusive event. + View Menu 2024 Sauvignon Blanc paired with Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus 2023 Dry Gewürztraminer paired with Polenta & Pork Terrine 2023 Hannah Pinot Noir paired with Apricot Bacon Crostini 2022 Signature Cuvée Pinot Noir paired with Red Wine Braised Beef & Garlic Mashed Potatoes 2022 Quinta Reserva Port-Style Pinot Noir paired with Pumpkin Cheesecake pecan crust, salted caramel sauce

Warren Miller’s “Days Off” will play at the Kiggins Theater from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 1. Host Katie Burrell will show what the pros do on their days off. Go skijoring in Banff, join Craig McMorris and friends in Whistler, and explore Alaska’s spines with Sam Kuch and Craig Murray. Watch Jess Kimura push snowboarding forward and inspire the next generation in Hokkaido, Japan. Head to Chamonix for an intense high-alpine pivot with Christina “Lusti” Lustenberger. Hit Deer Valley with Ted Ligety, Kaylin Richardson, Pep Fujas and Chuck Mumford. Get tickets ($32) at kigginstheatre.com/movie/warren-millers-day-off.

Jim Brickman dazzles audiences with his live concert experience “Piano Sensation! & A Little Bit of Christmas.” This spectacular performance blends Brickman’s signature piano mastery with unforgettable storytelling and his greatest hits like”Valentine” and “The Gift,” Brickman brings the perfect mix of his timeless songs and the holiday favorites you love.
This is the must-see concert of the season. Join the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated artist for an evening that is as funny and engaging as it is musical. Seats for this holiday tradition go quickly—grab your tickets now and experience Jim Brickman live on stage!

Tales and Tunes from the Greatest Generation!

Special Show in honor of our Veterans
Sunday, November 8, @7:30pm, Dessert Reception @ 6:45 pm
On the Lakewood Theatre Mainstage
Hosted by: Lakewood Center Associates
Tickets now on sale: CLICK HERE

Special Veterans Week Performance – Sunday, November 8

Performed by Joan Freed, Piano Accompaniment by Tracy Ross

Join us for a special way to celebrate Veterans with a live performance of “My Father’s War Stories: Tales and Tunes from the Greatest Generation” on the Lakewood Theatre mainstage. This show premiered here last year and sold out, so we’re bringing it back by popular demand!

Actress and singer Joan Freed shares this engaging collection of stories and songs chronicling one soldier’s extraordinary experiences in the US Army during World War II while stationed in North Africa, Italy, and Japan. With stories ranging from humorous to poignant, Joan shares anecdotes from the Greatest Generation that are entertaining and enlightening.

Joan is an award-winning musical theater actress known for her one-woman musical comedies, which have played to audiences across the country. She is excited to share the remarkable stories of her father, who served as First Lieutenant in the Army’s Signal Battalion. Presented with 1940’s era music, this show recalls the hardships and heroism of World War II.

Wine and dessert reception begins at 6:45 pm
Performance begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $40, reserved seating

The Lakewood Center is Joan’s home away from home, and she’s appeared in over a dozen productions here. She is also here for dance aerobics, board meetings, volunteering with the Associates, and more. She sends love to her family for their wonderful support.

Explore over 20 acres of animals and hands-on activities at Frog Pond Farm this fall! Enjoy the llama-themed corn maze, weekend shows, a giant bounce park, photo-ops and more while you look for the perfect pumpkin!

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.

Gallery 408, 408 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, will feature an exhibit of tiny art by noted local miniaturist Lara Blair, host of the podcast Tiny Worlds, Big Stories. Blair creates detailed, story-driven miniature art displayed in shadow boxes and as small-scale scenes. This past spring, Blair appeared on NPR’s Think Out Loud to share her work and perspective on the world of miniatures. She is also the co-creator of the Tiny Gallery at Gallery 408, a miniature gallery featuring tiny art by local artists, which will also be on display with new art. Meet Blair and other artists at the exhibit’s opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 6.

Dallahan Returns for a special Community Celtic Concert

Thursday, November 12, 2026 – 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Artist: Dallahan https://www.dallahanmusic.com/
Tickets and additional information at https://www.tickettomato.com/event/10185/

Forged in Scotland and Ireland’s traditional music scene, but drawing on the music of the Balkans and North America, Dallahan takes their listeners on a journey. Traversing styles and countries of the world in a dazzling live show, they create their unique brand of World-folk delivered with stunning virtuosity. Having performed in over 20 countries, they have become a veteran touring outfit, and with each album, they continue to evolve their sound, as is evident on their upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Speak of the Devil’, which is set for release in early 2023.

Seed Cleaning & Seed Saving Demonstration and Workshop with Kay Everts

Learn how to use seed screens and a winnowing fan to clean a variety of seeds. Discover simple, effective seed-saving techniques and try them yourself at our hands-on seed cleaning station.

Bring seeds from your own garden, or clean some of ours! Now is a good time, between rain showers, to go through your garden and look for seed heads. Bring them indoors to dry, then bring them to the class to save the seeds! Take them home or donate them to the seed library!

Presented and funded by the Friends of the Oregon City Public Library.

There are a number of ways you can dispose of your Halloween pumpkin - you can put it in your compost pile, you can put it in your yard debris container for curbside collection, or... you can toss it off the training tower at the Westlake Fire Station!

Bring your pumpkins, carved or not, to Westlake Park, 14165 Bunick Drive, on November 1 between 2 and 5 p.m. to take part in this free, fun event. Participants will climb the tower and toss their pumpkin to a target below.

Hosted by the Lake Oswego Fire Department, and joined by Lake Oswego Police and Library, this event supports Hunger Fighters Oregon (www.hungerfightersoregon.org), a small food pantry located in Lake Oswego dedicated to providing food and essential household items at no cost to those in need. To help, please bring a donation of non-expired, non-perishable food items. Thanksgiving/holiday foods and ingredients such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, broth, and pie/bread mix are appreciated.

Join us for an informative economic update on the current business climate. Damon Runberg is the Senior Economist at Business Oregon, the State of Oregon's economic development agency. He supports the statewide economic development goals by tracking and analyzing economic indicators critical to Oregon's workers and businesses. He also evaluates the effectiveness of Oregon's economic development strategies and incentives. Prior to working with Business Oregon Damon was a Regional Labor Economist with the Oregon Employment Department for nearly 13 years.

Tuesday, July 21st: Both Tasting Room locations will be closing at 3pm. Gather at the pFriem Milwaukie Tasting Room for an evening of hand building mugs and beverages. Each attendee will build a mug from scratch and apply glaze, guided by Alison. The ticket price includes one drink, but stick around for dinner from pFriem's delicious kitchen. This is great for a date night or larger group. Cost includes all materials and firing. Mugs ready to be picked up 3 weeks later at Makerspace Sellwood. We use cookies on our site to give you the best experience. To continue using our site, please accept cookies.

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

Bagichaa Indian Restaurant & Pizza celebrates its grand opening in Hillsboro with a lunch buffet showcasing Indian favorites, Indo-Chinese selections, Indian style pizzas, desserts and mango lassi. The buffet features dishes such as chole bhature, butter chicken, dum biryani and pani puri, along with a variety of Indo-Chinese options and fresh pizzas from the kitchen. Pricing is $19.99 for adults, $15.99 for seniors and for guests 15 and under, $12.99 for children 9 and under, and free for children 3 and under.

Join the Columbia Writers Series for a reading and conversation with the novelist, journalist, and editor Ed Park. Park is the author of the novels Same Bed Different Dreams and Personal Days, and the short story collection An Oral History of Atlantis (2025). He has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, the PEN Hemingway Award, and other honors, and has won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and Asian Pacific American Award for Literature. His writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, The Atlantic, Harper’s, McSweeney’s, and many other places. He is a founding editor of The Believer and was executive editor at Penguin Press. He teaches creative writing at Princeton.

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

Like all our events, Pumpkin Lane and Pumpkin Lane After Dark will act as a fundraisers for the Pomeroy Living History Farm, a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to preserve and maintain history, provide educational opportunities, and share farm life - past & present - with the community.

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Reserved Seating Available

Join Vancouver Elks Lodge #823 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for a special evening honoring our veterans and thanking them for their service.

The evening begins with a social hour at 5:00 PM, followed by a delicious Prime Rib Dinner at 6:30 PM, featuring mashed potatoes and green beans.

Guests will also enjoy a Veterans Day Service presented by the Lodge Officers, a special performance by The Vancouver Music Organization Ceremonial Trumpets, and a video slideshow honoring our veterans.

Dinner is FREE for veterans and $35 for non-veterans. This event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend!

Reservations are requested. Please contact the Lodge office at (360) 256-0823 or reserve your dinner through Zeffy. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/veterans-dinner-5

Location: Vancouver Elks Lodge #823, 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98683.

Come together with friends, family, and neighbors for an evening of appreciation, remembrance, and community as we honor those who have served our country.

Join Mary Miller Doyle and friends for a presentation of Wonder Is a Lovely Place to Be: 365 Days of Wit, Wisdom, and Irrepressible Imagination by Brian Doyle and Mary Miller Doyle. Drawing from both beloved and previously unpublished Brian Doyle works, this collection of essays, poems and sketches invites readers to notice holiness woven through ordinary, everyday moments.

Mary Miller Doyle and John and Cindy McPhee will read passages from Wonder is a Lovely Place to Be and retired Lake Oswego Public Library director Bill Baars will host. We'll also be serving apple and marionberry pie, Brian's favorite flavors.

Brian Doyle (1956-2017) was the author of many books, including the novels Mink River and The Plover; The Grail, his account of a year in a pinot noir vineyard in Oregon; and The Wet Engine, a memoir about his infant son’s heart surgery and the young doctor who saved his life. He edited Portland Magazine at the University of Portland.

This program is supported by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library. Participation is free, and no registration is required. Please note, seating is limited due to the size of the space. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.A livestream will be available.

Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Alicia Yokoyama at 503-534-4228 or [email protected]

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Are you a reader, a writer, or a speaker looking to turn your passion into a career? Are you a creative person looking to transition to a new job within the arts? Join the Clackamas Arts Alliance and the Milwaukie Ledding Library for a panel discussion about Careers in Languages and the Literary Arts. Come prepared to consider yourself and your work habits, and bring your curiosity about your career options. Careers discussed will include fiction writing, ghostwriting, journalism, bookstore operations, institutional communications, and work as a literary agent.

ABOUT: The Clackamas Arts Alliance offers its Makers & Creative Artists Workshop series throughout the year. These workshops offer creative people a way to explore business potential and opportunities.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

WHEN: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30pm

WHERE: Ledding Library of Milwaukie 10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222. Parking is available in front of the library, as well as in two city-owned parking lots on Main Street opposite City Hall and the Historic City Hall. The venue is ADA accessible.

COST: Donation Suggested. We ask that participants make a donation of any size to the Clackamas Arts Alliance during your registration. Your support helps us continue offering workshops.

REGISTER HERE

Makers & Creative Artists Workshops are proudly sponsored by Columbia Bank Home Lending

Stephen Mallatratt’s The Woman in Black has been terrifying audiences since its London debut in 1987 and is one of the most successful and terrifying shows in West End history. Based on Susan Hill’s beloved novel, it’s one of the most celebrated ghost stories ever staged: atmospheric, relentless, and the kind of theatrical experience that makes you question every shadow on your way to the car.

Set in a remote English village, it follows a young lawyer unraveling the secrets of a recently deceased client and the vengeful presence that doesn’t want him to. Just two actors portray all the characters, leaning into what B&B’s performers do best.

Chilling, clever, and unforgettable. Halloween is back at Bag&Baggage.

Sat, Oct. 24th – ASL Interpreted Performance
Sun, Oct. 25th – Audio Described Performance

Vancouver Audubon presents “Conserving the California Condor” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at Evergreen Public Schools District Office, 13413 N.E. LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive, Vancouver. Oregon Zoo Wildlife Conservation Specialist Hayley Brazier will discuss the zoo’s condor recovery facility and Lead-Free Hunting Education Program. The zoo has hatched 133 condors at the Jonsson Center in Clackamas County, bringing the current population to nearly 600 birds, up from just 22 in 1982. She will also highlight the zoo’s efforts to save other species, from newts and frogs to pond turtles and lampreys. Vancouver Audubon programs are free and open to the public. Learn more at vancouveraudubon.org/monthly-programs.

Holiday Book Fest at Fort Vancouver is a festive, family-friendly celebration of local books and authors, just in time for holiday gift giving.

Meet 12 local authors, browse books for readers of all ages, and discover something special for everyone on your Christmas list. Five featured authors write for children: Deb Cushman, Richard Wing, Gretchen McLellan, Tiffany Dickinson, and Melanie Dobson.

The event takes place at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center Bookstore and offers families a relaxed way to meet authors, find signed books, and support local writers while enjoying a holiday visit to Fort Vancouver.

Admission is free.

tell ___ ‘hi’ from me showcases the work of 27 self-taught, neurodivergent artists who live and create in Oregon and are members of the Portland-based Progressive Art Studio, North Pole Studio. This diverse collection of contemporary 2D and 3D works reflects honest creative expression and raw innovation. It invites the viewer to deepen their understanding of the Progressive Art Studio movement and artists working within it, both regionally and nationally. tell ___ ‘hi’ from me offers a warm greeting and a long overdue introduction. It speaks to presence, persistence, and belonging: ‘we’ve always been here, won’t you get to know us?’ … ‘it’s time you get to know us’.

Join us during Hillsboro Art Walk to stroll through the gallery and meet the artists. Enjoy hands-on art activities, refreshments, and more!

Classic cinema and innovative live music come together in this one-of-a-kind performance by acclaimed cellist and composer Gideon Freudmann. Performing an original live soundtrack to “Sherlock Jr.” using cello, looping, and real-time digital effects, he’ll transform this silent film masterpiece into a thrilling modern performance experience!

In “Sherlock Jr.,” Buster Keaton stars as a movie projectionist who dreams of becoming a great detective. Packed with inventive visual storytelling, legendary stunts, and timeless comedy, this 1924 silent classic remains one of Keaton’s most beloved and enduring films.

The evening will begin with a live set showcasing Freudmann’s innovative original music, followed by a complete screening of the film with live musical accompaniment. Blending film, humor, and musical innovation, this unique event offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience a silent-film masterpiece reimagined through the artistry of a truly original musician.

Tickets are $20 advance, $25 day of show. Purchase at: https://cityofhillsboro.ticketspice.com/gideon-freudmann.

Celebrate and learn the history of the Day of the Dead at this free community event.

The event runs from 9:00am - 5:00 pm and will have:

• Food carts
• Crafts
• Live music and performers from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Face painting
• Community altar where you can bring pictures of your loved ones who have passed. Printings will be made available on site.

This event is open to everyone.

For more information please email [email protected].

Clark College welcomes award-winning journalist Abby Martin of the Empire Files for a screening of her documentary film, “Earth’s Greatest Enemy,” 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in Foster Hall. This free community event is sponsored by the Clark College ASCC Student Life Philosophy Program. This film reveals a truth behind the climate crisis: the role of the U.S. military as the world’s largest institutional polluter, tracing the link between war, empire and ecological destruction. Drawing on powerful testimonies from veterans, scientists and frontline communities, it uncovers how military operations poison ecosystems, accelerate global warming and sacrifice the future for expansion.

Come join New Century Players’ Annual Christmas Reader’s Theater!

What:
New Century Players presents old-time radio plays for the winter holidays. We’re looking for six actors who can bring Christmas spirit, energy and enthusiasm from the page to the audience.
Actors will play multiple roles. One actor will be performing as a Foley artist in addition to some roles.
Sides will be available at auditions. Directed by Sara McNaughton.

When:
Saturday, November 7 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
(Actors need not attend the whole session.)

Where:
Samaritan Odd Fellows Lodge
10282 SE Main St
Milwaukie, OR 97222

All auditioners are considered for all characters without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender assigned at birth, or the presence of a medical condition or handicaps.

If you are unable to attend auditions, please email [email protected] for instructions on how to submit virtually.

Rehearsals will be at the Odd Fellows Lodge beginning on Sunday, November 29 through Thursday, December 3 from 6 to 8:30 PM.

Performances:
December 4, at 7:30 PM
December 5 & 6 at 2 PM

See you at the theater!

New Century Players Community Theatre
http://www.newcenturyplayers.org/
Message phone: 503-367-2620