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From now through January 10, 2009, you can get prints for 10 cents a piece from Walgreens.com when you order 50 prints or more. The deal applies to 4×6 or 4×5.3 sizes only. To get the deal, you must order your prints online and use the coupon code FIFTY.
To order prints, you need to create a Walgreens.com account if you haven’t already done so. Then log in, upload your photos and select the ones you want to print. On the “Your photo cart” page, enter FIFTY in the box labeled “Coupon #” (toward the bottom of the page). On the next screen, opt to pick up your prints at a store to avoid shipping charges.
If better health is one of your new year’s goals, here’s an easy way to get started:
From January 8–29, Lululemon Athletica will host a free yoga class each day from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. All levels of experience are welcome.
In addition to providing a free workout, these classes will offer an efficient way to find a new yoga teacher, if you’re so inclined. Lululemon will bring in a different instructor for each class, which means you’ll get to test drive 21 teachers in 21 days and possibly find a new yoga mentor.
To inspire you even more, you’ll get free stuff for being consistent. If you go to all 21 classes, you’ll receive a free one-month membership at Barre3 and three free Pilates machine classes at Studio Blue.
According to Joshua at Lululemon, RSVPs are not being taken for the free yoga classes, but you should arrive at least 15 to 20 minutes before the start of each class to get a spot. Expect this to be a popular event.
In addition, admission to OMSI is only $2 on Sunday. For more information, visit the OMSI website.
Friday, January 2
Free First Friday Night at Portland Children’s Museum: Admission to the museum is free from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 4015 SW Canyon Road. For more information, visit the event website.
Family Events at Airplay Café:Duo Rosa will perform at lunchtime. This interactive duo wants to share classical music with the whole family. At 3:00 pm, Liz Kelly will lead a family drum circle. Bring a drum or something like a drum that you can beat, or borrow an instrument from the cafe, or just beat on your table. At 5:00 pm, Andy Simon will perform. Food and drink specials for all ages. 701 E. Burnside. For more information, visit the event website.
First Friday Artist’s Reception at Press Club: Photographer Shy Alot with the musical accompaniment of DJ Jr. Private Detective. 7:00 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.
First Friday in Downtown Camas: This month’s theme is “Discover Camas.” Pick up a “Discover Camas” trivia sheet from one of the downtown stores and visit each store for clues. Turn in your completed sheet for great prizes. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the Camas website.
First Friday Art Walk in Troutdale: On the First Friday of each month, Historic Downtown Troutdale businesses host dozens of local artists exhibiting their works of art. For more information, please contact the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce at 503-669-7473.
In Music We Trust at Doug Fir: The Family Gun (featuring Michael Maker), Western Aerial, and The Slants will perform. Ages 21+. Doors open at 8:00 pm, show starts at 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Lars Campbell & Dan Gaynor will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel, 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.
James Low Band (website) will perform at LaurelThirst Public House at 6:00 pm. NE Glisan and 30th. For more information, visit the event website.
Vinny D. (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
Boy’s Club (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.
Saturday, January 3
Oregon Symphony Storytime: This series focuses on books, music, instruments, sound and fun musical crafts. Each week features a visit from an Oregon Symphony musician who will play and provide an introduction to his or her instrument and orchestral music. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Hillsdale Library (1525 SW Sunset Blvd), 11:00 am–noon. Most appropriate for preschool-age children. For more information, visit the event website.
”Raven Steals the Sun” Children’s Puppet Show: Created and performed by Emily Alexander of Tears of Joy Theatre, this show tells how Raven the trickster brought light and warmth to the world. Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave), 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Most appropriate for grades K–5. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. For more information, visit the event website.
Animal Collective Listening Party: You’ll be able to preview and preorder Animal Collective’s new album, “Merriweather Post Pavilion,” as well as get exclusive goodies and participate in giveaways. The band will not be present. Music Millennium (3158 E. Burnside), 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Robert Moore will perform at Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel, 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the PDX Jazz website.
Mood Area 52 (website) will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.
Lynn Conover & Little Sue (website) will perform at LaurelThirst Public House at 6:00 pm. NE Glisan and 30th. For more information, visit the event website.
First Saturday Concert Series at Ledding Library:Joe Powers and Lewis Childs will perform. 10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie, 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Matt Meighan (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
Sonny Hess (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro) at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.
William Stafford and the Poetry of Place: Poets Bill Siverly, Michael McDowell, Sean Patrick Hill, Shelley Kirk-Rudeen, and Katy McKinney will read, starting at 2:00 pm. Tigard Library, 13500 SW Hall Blvd. For more information, visit the event website.
Saturday Guided Nature Walks at Tryon Creek State Park: Join a park ranger for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Today’s theme is “Magnificent Moss and Lovely Lichen.” Appropriate for all ages. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. 10:00 am to 11:30 am. For more information, visit the event website.
Sunday, January 4
Willamette Week Presents Portland Makes Music: A monthly concert and interview series every first Sunday at The Someday Lounge. Today’s performers are Alialujah Choir (members of Weinland and Norfolk & Western) and Old Growth. 125 NW 5th Ave, 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
The Golden Hours, The Honeys, and Some Weird Sin will perform at Valentine’s (232 SW Ankeny St) at 9:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.
Purple Heart (website) will perform at Satyricon (125 NW 6th Ave) at 8:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.
Jimmy Bivens (website) will perform at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale) at 5:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
“Amelie” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.
Sunday Cinema Classics at St. Johns Library: “Ninotchka” will be showing. Free tickets for limited seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. 7510 N. Charleston Ave, 2:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
If you know of any other free events happening this weekend, please write a comment about it. If you’d like me to include an event in a future round-up, please contact me.
In my roundup of New Year’s Eve freebies, I forgot to mention that the lights on Peacock Lane will be on from 6:00 pm to midnight. It’s also the last night, so if you’ve been meaning to go, go!
I went last night for the first time in my 15 years as a Portland resident. I liked it. My recommendation would be to walk through, rather than drive. I walked, and I can’t imagine that driving would be as much fun. With walking, you can stop at a house that interests you and take pictures or just take it in. The street is short, and there were a lot of little kids walking around. Finding parking nearby was no problem, though I’m not sure how it will be on New Year’s Eve.
If you’re interested, you can see my pictures below or at Flickr.
For more information on Peacock Lane, visit the official website.
All TriMet service will be free on New Year’s Eve after 8:00 pm. Buses, the Streetcar and the Red MAX line will run on regular schedules. Yellow and Blue MAX lines will have special late-night service. For schedules and details, check the TriMet website.
Free (No Cover) Events
For kids:
Kids Party at Borders: Bring the whole family to Borders on New Year’s Eve afternoon to celebrate the countdown to 2009. The party starts at 2:00 pm. There’ll be games, crafts, and a special parade to celebrate the holiday. Check Border’s store locator for information on the store nearest you.
For adults (sorted by venue):
Beulahland: DJ Atom 13, midnight champagne toast, and much fun. 118 NE 28th Ave, 9:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.
Cornelius Pass Roadhouse:Old Elbows will perform. 4045 NW Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro, 9:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.
Edgefield:Lincoln Crockett & Lucky Finn will perform in the Winery at 7:00 pm. The Quick & Easy Boys will perform in the Theater at 9:00 pm. Ages 21+. 2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale. For more information, visit the event website.
Kelly’s Olympian: Dance party with DJs Teenage and Koto. 426 SW Washington, 10:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.
Kennedy School:Freak Mountain Ramblers will perform in the Gym at 9:00 pm. Ages 21+. 5736 NE 33rd Ave. For more information, visit the event website.
Pix Patisserie: Free chocolate buffet to the first 100 guests at each store who purchase a beverage. Pix staff will be handing out tickets starting at 11:00 pm to all beverage customers until the tickets are gone. Get there early. All stores open until 1:00 am. For more information, visit the event website.
Rock Creek Tavern: Wildseed will perform at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. 10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro. For more information, visit the event website.
At least one good thing happened during snowmageddon. I got a $60 discount from Comcast.
About a week ago, I received an email from Qwest, offering a low introductory rate on Internet service. I called my Internet provider, Comcast, to see if they would match it.
The call went something like this:
Me: Hi, I got an email from Qwest offering Internet service for $24.99 for 12 months. Can you match that?
Comcast rep: No.
Me: Okay. Do you have any promotions going on?
Comcast rep: Let me check your account … I can give you $10 off for six months.
Me: Okay. Thanks.
That was it. Five minutes, $60 in my pocket.
I also asked whether I could get a discount on my cable TV bill, but the rep said no. I have analog cable, and there are no discounts right now for that type of service.
If you’re a long-time reader of this blog, you know I’ve gotten discounts twice before. The first time, I saved $108. The second time, $113. My savings were not as good this time, but for my effort, $60 is just fine.
Have you ever asked your cable TV or Internet provider to lower your rates? What was your experience?
Admission is free for all events below. Please contact appropriate event organizers or venues for weather-related cancellations. Have a great weekend!
All weekend
Peacock Lane: The lights will be on from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm each day. Peacock Lane is between SE Stark St and SE Belmont St and one block east of SE 39th. For more information, visit the event website.
Friday, December 26
John Vecchiarelli will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside St) at 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
John Bunzow (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
Beth Willis & Todd C. (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.
Saturday, December 27
Kwanzaa Celebration: Learn more about the meaning of Kwanzaa and share your stories: ones you’ve heard, ones you’ve made up, ones passed down from your family. Featuring fabric art by renowned artist Adriene Cruz. Light refreshments will be served. North Portland Library (512 N. Killingsworth St), 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Winter Craft Time at Beaverton Library: Winter Craft Time is for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. You can drop by any time between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm and create something fun to take home. 12375 SW 5th St. For more information, visit the event website.
Blair St. Mugwumps (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside St) at 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Miss Michael Jodell, Matt Brown & Co. (website) will perform at Press Club at 8:30 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.
J*Malem (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
Reina Collins & The Saloonatics (website) will perform at Rock Creek Tavern at 9:00 pm. All ages until 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the Rock Creek Tavern website.
“Kung Fu Panda” will be showing at Camas Library (625 NE 4th Ave) at 3:00 pm. Popcorn served. For more information, visit the event website.
Sunday, December 28
Progression (Hosted by Ben Darwish): Progression is what every other jam session isn’t. Original compositions, odd time signatures, free form improvisation, and no rules. Every last Sunday at The Someday Lounge (125 NW 5th Ave), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Jack McMahon (website) will perform at Edgefield at 5:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.
“A Christmas Story” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.
“Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas” will be showing at Tigard Library (13125 SW Hall Blvd) at 1:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
Author John Galligan will talk about his book “The Clinch Knot” at Murder by the Book (3210 SE Hawthorne Blvd) at 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
If you know of any other free events happening this weekend, please write a comment about it. If you’d like me to include an event in a future round-up, please contact me.
I hope you are enjoying the holiday season. Thank you for all you do to support this blog: by reading, offering suggestions, and spreading the word. Let’s save lots of money in 2009.
On December 24, Peet’s Coffee will be giving away complimentary cups of brewed coffee and tea.
In addition to passing out drinks, Peet’s employees will give people the opportunity to donate to a local charity. Each store has chosen a different charity, and Peet’s will match up to $1,000 in donations per store. Participating locations in the Portland Metro area, and the charities they have chosen, are:
Oregon locations:
NE Broadway (1441 NE Broadway): Street Roots
Downtown Portland (508 SW Broadway): Cascadia Health Center
Hawthorne (3646 SE Hawthorne Blvd): Alternative Services Oregon, Inc.
Brewery Blocks (1114 NW Couch St): Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon
Lake Oswego (345 First St, Ste #111): Children’s Center of Clackamas County
Happy Valley (15918 SE Happy Valley Town Cnt): Multiple Sclerosis Society of Portland
Hillsboro (19250 NW Cornell Rd): Hillsboro Fire Fighters Random Acts
Bridgeport Village (Building G, 7471 SW Bridgeport Rd): Sexual Abuse Resource Center (SARC)
Vancouver locations:
Vancouver (16501 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Suite 100): John Kyle Daggett Memorial Foundation
Salmon Creek (13307 NE Hwy 99, Suite 115): Mentors of Boys
More information on the charity drive can be found here.
Entertainment Book is offering a free trial. You can print out three coupons from the Entertainment Book website for the price of your email address. Here’s the link.
The Portland/Vancouver book is still on sale for $15 with free shipping. You can purchase it here.
