Around the Sun: A Blog About Saving Money in Portland, Oregon, and beyond http://aroundthesunblog.com Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:56:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Free Events This Weekend in Portland: Dec 5–7 http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/05/free-events-this-weekend-in-portland-dec-5%e2%80%937/ http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/05/free-events-this-weekend-in-portland-dec-5%e2%80%937/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:56:07 +0000 Amy http://aroundthesunblog.com/?p=743 Admission is free for all events below. Have a great weekend!

All weekend

  • Holiday Ale Festival in Pioneer Courthouse Square: Admission is free; the beer is not. Free rootbeer for designated drivers. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Festival of Nativities in Vancouver: Display of more than 600 nativity scenes from around the world, artwork, live music, and children’s activities. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (10509 SE 5th St, Vancouver), noon to 9:00 pm. Live nativity performance on Saturday at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Friday, December 5

  • Holiday Celebration in Multnomah Village: The Village tree will be lit at 6:42 pm. All evening, carolers, Santa and local merchants will spread Christmas cheer. For more information, visit the Multnomah Village website.

  • Tree Lighting Celebration in Beaverton: Children’s crafts, tree lighting, music, Santa and more. Beaverton Round Fountain Plaza (12600 SW Crescent St, adjacent to the Beaverton Central MAX Station), 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Holiday Celebration in Tualatin: Tree lighting, arts and crafts for the kids, Santa, treats, and more. Tualatin Commons (8325 SW Nyberg St), 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Tree Lighting Celebration in Camas: Tree lighting, caroling, Santa, refreshments, kids’ activities and more. Downtown Camas, 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the Camas website or download this flyer.

  • Free First Friday Night at Portland Children’s Museum: Admission to the museum is free from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Repeal Day Celebration: Dewar’s Scotch Whisky and McMenamins celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Repeal of Prohibition with a free show featuring Langhorne Slim, Fogatron, flappers, fire dancers and more. Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd). Doors open at 6:30 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the event website.

  • First Friday Art Shows and Openings:

    • The Big 100: One night only—100 artists. 10 works a piece. 1,000 pieces of art. Olympic Mills Commerce Center (107 SE Washington). 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

    • First Friday East Portland Gallery Art Walk: Several galleries on the East side open their doors to the public from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on the first Friday of each month. Go to this website for the list of galleries. In addition to those, Bowl of Thistles and Tilde will also host artist receptions.

    • The 100th Monkey Studio (110 SE 16th Ave): Two art shows featuring 10 artists, as well as pieces by the Zimbabwe Artist Project. Live music and treats. Also showing: “Painted Positive,” a movie by Terry Haines. All ages welcome. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

    • Destroy Store (1712 E. Burnside St): reception for artists Steve Mathews, Charlie Kraft and Chris Haberman. Beer compliments of Widmer. Beats courtesy of Infamous 1. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

    • Press Club: reception for artist Dan Kohler, 7:00 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

    • Q Center (69 SE Taylor Ave): reception for artists Paul Francis Fukui and Paul Soriano. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

    • Also, go to PORT for more events.

  • Holiday Train Event: Staver Locomotive (2537 NW 29th Ave) invites all to see their display of model steam locomotives. If you wish, you can bring a donation of cash, TriMet tickets or gift cards for Friendly House. 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website

  • Strangled Darlings (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside) at 8:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.

  • Greg Clarke (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

  • Chickweed (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.

  • Contributing writers of “Hunger and Thirst: Food Literature” will speak at Looking Glass Bookstore (7983 SE 13th Ave) at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, December 6

  • Christmas Ship Parade will be cruising in Camas starting at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Lighting of Maddax Woods in West Linn: Enjoy a magical walk down a lit, accessible path through the Woods and to the viewing platform on the Willamette River. Free hot chocolate. 5785 River Street, West Linn, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Caroling Parade and Tree Lighting in Hillsboro: Meet at 4:45 pm at the Glenn and Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center (527 E. Main St) and carol your way to the Civic Center. Stay for the Mayor’s Tree Lighting on the Civic Center Plaza and more caroling at 5:15 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Tree Lighting Festivities in Tigard: Join friends and neighbors in downtown Tigard at 5:30 pm for a holiday tree lighting event. Santa will arrive at Liberty Park at the corner of 99W and Main Street to light the tree around 6:00 pm. Visits with Santa, hot cocoa and cookies, music from Radio Disney, and more. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Milwaukie Umbrella Parade & Tree Lighting: Decorate an umbrella and join the parade starting at the Waldorf School parking lot at 4:15 pm (21st and Monroe). Milwaukie High School Marching Band will lead the procession up Main Street and back to City Hall (10722 SE Main St) where the festivities will be capped with the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Santa, and treats at 5:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Holiday Tree Lighting & Community Celebration in West Linn: Music, treats, holiday cookie decorating, a visit with Santa, sing-a-longs, and more. Central Village (21900 Willamette Dr), 5:30 pm–9:00 pm. For more information, visit event website

  • Winter Festival in Sherwood: Parade begins at 4:00 in old town Sherwood. Tree lighting at 5:00 pm. Other activities during the day. For more information, visit this blog or the Sherwood website. 

  • Holiday Eats ‘n Treats: Q Center invites the LGBTQ community and allies to enjoy free breakfast, holiday film clips, and ornament-making from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. 69 SE Taylor Ave. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Season of Lights Concert: Peter Zisa and other prominent Portland musicians will perform Chanukah and Christmas music. While there is no charge for the event, guests will have an opportunity to support community charitable organizations benefiting children. Old Church (SW 11th and Clay), 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Lincoln Crockett and Jim McKeon (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.

  • Brady Goss (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

  • The Brothers Jam (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.

  • Woodstock Library 100th Birthday Party: The celebration includes cake, music with guitarist Ronnie Robins, and fun. Woodstock Library (6008 SE 49th Ave), 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Penny’s Puppet Productions will treat families to a spinoff of “The Mitten,” a traditional Ukrainian tale. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave), 10:30 am–11:30 am. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Children’s book author Addie Boswell will talk about her book “The Rain Stomper!” at Sellwood-Moreland Library (7860 SE 13th Ave) at 11:00 am. Kids will receive coloring sheets and bookmarks, as well as learn how to make a baton that they can twirl like Jazmin does in the book. For more information, visit the event website.

Sunday, December 7

  • Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration in Happy Valley: Musical entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides, refreshments, Santa, and more. Happy Valley City Hall (16000 SE Misty Dr), 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Authors Ursula Le Guin, Judy Jewell, Maura Conlon-McIvor and George Byron Wright will be chatting and signing books at Twenty-Third Avenue Books (1015 NW 23rd Ave) at 3:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Author J. A. Jance will talk about her book “Cruel Intent” at 2:00 pm at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside (1005 W. Burnside). For more information, visit the Powell’s website. She will also be speaking at Murder by the Book (3210 SE Hawthorne Blvd) at 5:00 pm. For more information, visit the MBTB website.

  • “Mystery Train” 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: “Meet Me in St. Louis” will be showing at 2:00 pm. Free tickets for limited seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program, at 1:30 pm. 7510 N. Charleston Ave. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Morgan Spurlock’s “What Would Jesus Buy?” will be showing at 6:30 pm at Moreland Bible Church (1648 SE Ellis). A community potluck will begin at 5:30 pm before the movie. For more information, visit the event website

  • Sonny Hess and Lisa Mann will perform at Edgefield at 5:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

  • Irish Dance Show at Hillsboro Main Library: Maldon Meehan and her talented musicians and dancers will perform original choreography of Irish dance, modern dance, sean-nos dance, Cape Breton step dance, and American cloggin. Appropriate for all ages. Light refreshments will be served. 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.

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]]> http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/05/free-events-this-weekend-in-portland-dec-5%e2%80%937/feed/ 2-for-1 Admission to Portland Art Museum Every Thursday Thru January 8, 2009 http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/04/2-for-1-admission-to-portland-art-museum-every-thursday-thru-january-8-2009/ http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/04/2-for-1-admission-to-portland-art-museum-every-thursday-thru-january-8-2009/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:16:39 +0000 Amy http://aroundthesunblog.com/?p=740 Every Thursday from now through January 8, 2009, visitors to the Portland Art Museum can buy two adult general admission tickets for the price of one between the hours of 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm. (Holidays are excluded.) Admission for children ages 17 and younger is always free.

For more information, visit the Portland Art Museum website.

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]]> http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/04/2-for-1-admission-to-portland-art-museum-every-thursday-thru-january-8-2009/feed/ PDX Grocery Deals Website, Free Coupon Workshop/Trading (12/6) http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/04/pdx-grocery-deals-website-free-coupon-workshoptrading-126/ http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/04/pdx-grocery-deals-website-free-coupon-workshoptrading-126/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:58:53 +0000 Amy http://aroundthesunblog.com/?p=734 I found a great site about grocery deals in Portland, and it just so happens that the women who run the site are hosting a free coupon workshop and trading event this Saturday.

The site is called Frugal Living, and here are more details about the event:

Couponing Workshop
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2008
Time: 9:00 am–10:30 am
Place: Damascus Community Church, in the Library

RSVP via email: frugallivingonline @ gmail.com (remove the spaces)

Details: The gals from Frugal Living welcome all who would like to trade coupons and learn more about saving money at grocery and drug stores. They will also be collecting donations of food and household items for the Camp Withycombe (National Guard base in Clackamas) food closet, which is currently empty.

For more information, visit Frugal Living.

(By the way, I’m looking for coupon trading opportunities in the SW Portland/Tigard/Beaverton area. Anyone know of one? Please write a comment or email atsblog @ gmail.com.)

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]]> http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/04/pdx-grocery-deals-website-free-coupon-workshoptrading-126/feed/ 25 Free Holiday Songs at Amazon http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/03/25-free-holiday-songs-at-amazon/ http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/03/25-free-holiday-songs-at-amazon/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:59:23 +0000 Amy http://aroundthesunblog.com/?p=736 Amazon.com is calling the deal “25 Days of Free.”

Each day from December 1 through December 25, Amazon will unveil a new holiday song available to download free for a limited time. It’s the coolest advent calendar I’ve ever seen.

The songs so far are:
Dec. 1: “Why Can’t It Be Christmas All Year,” Rosie Thomas
Dec. 2: “Elf’s Lament,” Barenaked Ladies with Michael Bublé

These songs are still available for download.

What song will it be tomorrow? Find out here.

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]]> http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/03/25-free-holiday-songs-at-amazon/feed/ 12/3: Pay What You Can to See “A Christmas Carol” Today http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/03/123-pay-what-you-can-to-see-a-christmas-carol-today/ http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/03/123-pay-what-you-can-to-see-a-christmas-carol-today/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:12:47 +0000 Amy http://aroundthesunblog.com/?p=735 Portland Center Stage is doing a special promotion for the December 3 performance of “A Christmas Carol.” Go to the box office today and simply pay what you can for tickets. Suggested price is $10. The box office will be open from 11:00 am to curtain time. Call 503.445.3700 for more information and ticket availability.

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]]> http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/03/123-pay-what-you-can-to-see-a-christmas-carol-today/feed/ 12/3: Free Art Tour in Old Town (RSVP Needed) http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/02/123-free-art-tour-in-old-town-rsvp-needed/ http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/02/123-free-art-tour-in-old-town-rsvp-needed/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:49:22 +0000 Amy http://aroundthesunblog.com/?p=732 On December 3, the Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood Association will lead a free tour of art galleries in the Skidmore Historic District.

The tour will begin at 5:30 pm at Shaffer Fine Art Gallery (308 SW 1st Ave). After touring Shaffer and wishing the staff a happy 10th anniversary, the group will move on to explore Attic Gallery and Fontanelle Gallery. The last stop will be Gallerie Rene’, where the group will cap the night with wine.

RSVP online here. 

Old Town Skidmore Historic District Gallery Tour
308 SW 1st Ave
Portland, OR 97204
Map (on MAX line, get off at Oak & SW 1st Ave stop)
December 3, 2008, 5:30 pm

 

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]]> http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/02/123-free-art-tour-in-old-town-rsvp-needed/feed/ 11/28–11/30: Exchange Food for Fun at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation Locations http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/11/29/1128%e2%80%931130-exchange-food-for-fun-at-tualatin-hills-park-recreation-locations/ http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/11/29/1128%e2%80%931130-exchange-food-for-fun-at-tualatin-hills-park-recreation-locations/#comments Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:31:58 +0000 Amy http://aroundthesunblog.com/?p=730 From now until the end of the year, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District locations will be accepting donations of non-perishable food for the Oregon Food Bank. In addition, from November 28–30 only, admission fees for drop-in activities will be waived for anyone who brings in two non-perishable food items.

From the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District:

During the three days following Thanksgiving, Nov. 28-30, THPRD will again waive its usual drop-in fee for those who bring in at least two non-perishable food items. Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis for drop-in programs, including open/family swims, lap swims, open gyms, drop-in sports and fitness rooms.

The drop-in waiver is good at all locations except the Nature Park Interpretive Center and the THPRD Administration Office, which do not have drop-in programs.

Oregon Food Bank’s most wanted foods include canned meats; canned and boxed meals; peanut butter; canned or dried beans and peas; pasta, rice, and cereal; canned fruits; and 100 percent fruit juice. For more information, visit www.oregonfoodbank.org.

For more information, visit www.thprd.org.

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]]> http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/11/29/1128%e2%80%931130-exchange-food-for-fun-at-tualatin-hills-park-recreation-locations/feed/ 11/28: Portland Center Stage Black Friday Deal http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/11/29/1128-portland-center-stage-black-friday-deal/ http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/11/29/1128-portland-center-stage-black-friday-deal/#comments Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:32:08 +0000 Amy http://aroundthesunblog.com/?p=731 From Portland Center Stage:

For 24 hours only from midnight to midnight on November 28th (Black Friday) we’ll be offering $20 tickets to the Saturday, November 29th, performance of Bucky and the Sunday, December 7th, evening performance of A Christmas Carol - That’s more than half off the regular price!

The code is “Turkey” to get the special price. You can purchase tickets online at www.pcs.org or by calling 503.445.3700.

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]]> http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/11/29/1128-portland-center-stage-black-friday-deal/feed/ Free Events This Weekend in Portland: November 28–30 http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/11/28/free-events-this-weekend-in-portland-november-28%e2%80%9330/ http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/11/28/free-events-this-weekend-in-portland-november-28%e2%80%9330/#comments Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:09:21 +0000 Amy http://aroundthesunblog.com/?p=729 Happy Thanksgiving, all!

Admission is free for all events below. Have a great weekend!

Friday, November 28

  • Macy’s Holiday Parade: The parade starts at 8:45 am at Lincoln High School (1600 SW Salmon St). Marching bands, costumed characters and inflatables will travel north on SW 14th Ave and then east on Alder St in downtown Portland. KGW has more information here.

  • Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square: The big tree will be lit at 5:30 pm. Concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer with the Brown Sisters, Portland’s Mayor and Santa will lead the crowd sing-along in this annual community celebration. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Tree Lighting Ceremony in Lake Oswego: The giant sequoia tree at Fifth Street and A Avenue will be lit at 5:00 pm. Enjoy free coffee, cocoa and spirited caroling. Then walk to Millennium Plaza Park to enjoy another tree lighting, free refreshments, live music, and a visit with Santa. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Tree Lighting Ceremony in Vancouver: At Esther Short Park (W. Columbia St and 8th St) starting at 5:00 pm, the fun will include kids’ activities, holiday music, a tree lighting ceremony, Santa and more. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Holiday Event at Bridgeport Village: Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive and light up the tree. The Tualatin Valley Community Band will perform. 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Saraveza Grand Opening Shin Dig: On Friday, free hotdogs and beer tastings starting at 4:00 pm. The fun continues on Saturday with more free beer, hot dogs and pasties starting at noon. 1004 N. Killingsworth St. For more information, click here and here.

  • Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary) will perform at The Monkey & the Rat (131 NW Second Ave). Peter will sing “Light One Candle,” “Puff the Magic Dragon,” and many other favorite folk tunes with special guests. 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • La Cosa Nostra, Bombs Into You, and Dance Terror will perform at Someday Lounge at 10:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Nicole Sangsuree (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.

  • The Senate (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

  • Will West & The Friendly Strangers (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.

  • Movies at Tigard Library: The Tigard Library (13500 SW Hall Blvd) will show two movies: “WALL-E” at 2:00 pm; “Iron Man” at 6:00 pm. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Movie Marathon at CubeSpace: The folks at CubeSpace will be watching movies all day, and you’re welcome to join in. Bring your leftovers, your knitting (crocheting, embroidery or anything else that one does while watching movies) and settle in starting at 10:00 am. 622 SE Grand Ave. For more information, visit the event website.

Saturday, November 29

  • Pearl District Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Big Reveal: A tree lighting ceremony will take place in Jamison Square (between NW Johnson St and NW Kearney at NW 10th Ave) at 5:00 pm. McKenna, a recipient of a wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, will wave a magic wand to light the tree. Oregon Repertory Singer’s Brillante Choir will perform. Free Wish stars and other gifts and goodies will be handed out to guests and families. For more information, visit the event website. This event is part of the Pearl District Holiday Big Reveal where holiday window displays by more than 70 merchants will be simultaneously unveiled at 10:00 am. Businesses will be offering special programs, free cider and hot chocolate and other treats on Saturday and Sunday, November 29–30. Click here for more information.

  • Spirit of Christmas Events in Gresham: In downtown Gresham starting at 10:00 am, events will be happening throughout the day including a petting zoo, hayrides, crafts, entertainment and more. At 6:00 pm, Santa will arrive, the tree will be lit, and there will be a parade and fireworks show. For more information, visit the event website. Click on the link “More information” to access the complete schedule (PDF file).

  • Mega Craft Workshop at Tigard Library: Drop in for an assortment of craft projects for children, teens and adults. Refreshments will be served. 13500 SW Hall Blvd, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Lighting of Maddax Woods in West Linn: Enjoy a magical walk down a lit, accessible path through the Woods and to the viewing platform on the Willamette River. Free hot chocolate. 5785 River Street, West Linn, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Saraveza Grand Opening Shin Dig: The fun continues on Saturday with more free beer, hot dogs and pasties starting at noon. 1004 N Killingsworth St. For more information, click here and here.

  • Metal Record Release Party: Come be a part of the release of the fourth album by Metal. Some refreshments will be provided. Artistery (4315 SE Division St), 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • Egg Plant/Boy and Bean (website) will perform at East Burn (1800 E. Burnside) at 10:00 pm. Visit the East Burn website for more information.

  • Eric John Kaiser (website) will perform at Edgefield at 7:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield website.

  • The Cowboy Heroes (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.

Sunday, November 30

  • Spirit of Christmas Events in Gresham: Events continue at Gresham Station Shopping Center. For more information, visit the event website. Click on the link “More information” to access the complete schedule (PDF file).

  • Trevor Blake: The Approximately Omnidirectional Ephemeralization of Richard Buckminster Fuller: One of Portland’s resident Buckminster Fuller scholars presents an innovative meditation on the man who urged us all to “do more with less.” Portland Center Stage (Mezzanine), Gerding Theater at the Armory (128 NW Eleventh Ave), 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the event website.

  • “The Royal Tenenbaums” will be showing at Press Club at 9:00 pm. Press Club is located at 2621 SE Clinton St, 503.233.5656.

  • Michael Dean Damron (website) will perform at Edgefield at 5:00 pm. Ages 21+. For more information, visit the Edgefield 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.

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]]> http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/11/28/free-events-this-weekend-in-portland-november-28%e2%80%9330/feed/ Thanksgiving Day Deals: Free Day at Oregon Zoo, Free Meal at Cheerful Tortoise http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/11/24/thanksgiving-day-deals-free-day-at-oregon-zoo-free-meal-at-cheerful-tortoise/ http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/11/24/thanksgiving-day-deals-free-day-at-oregon-zoo-free-meal-at-cheerful-tortoise/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:31:04 +0000 Amy http://aroundthesunblog.com/?p=728 Two deals to report for Thanksgiving Day (November 27):

1. Admission to the Oregon Zoo will be free. Read this Oregonian article for more information.

2. The Cheerful Tortoise will serve free Thanksgiving meals from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm to people aged 21 and over. Beverages are not included. You must have valid ID. The Cheerful Tortoise is located at 1939 SW 6th Ave in downtown Portland. Visit their website for more information.

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