Bronze Plaque Shine-Up in Historic Old Town Chinatown
Please join the Old Town Chinatown Arts, Culture and History Committee along with the Blanchett House for the Bronze Plaque Shine-Up. Follow the group as they travel down 3rd and 4th Ave cleaning all 20 bronze plaques of the historic walking tour. This event brings together two organizations in a partnership to preserve the history of the neighborhood. In future, all 20 bronze plaques will be cleaned on a monthly basis by the men who live and work at the Blanchett House. Funding for this event comes from SOLV’s Project Oregon.
November 5, 3:30-4:40pm
Blanchett House, 340 NW Glisan

Whole Foods Market Invites You to ‘A Taste of Thanksgiving’ Event
Visit your local Whole Foods Market store on November 6th between 5pm-8pm and find a vast array of items for Thanksgiving. Whether you’re planning a cozy meal at home or a huge family gathering, Whole Foods Market has just what you are looking for. For a minimum donation of $10, with all proceeds going to the Oregon Food Bank* you’ll be able to enjoy a small traditional Thanksgiving meal including roast turkey with all the trimmings.  Daedalus Cellars will be on site, pouring some of the Willamette Valley’s finest wines; we will also be featuring live music and entertainment from The Schumont Family Fiddlers!
November 6 from 5-8p.m.
Whole Foods Market Portland, 1210 NW Couch Street

2008 Siren Nation Women’s Music and Arts Festival - Siren Nation
Siren Nation is a unique arts organization that showcases and creates performance and exhibition opportunities for women throughout the year. We also produce an annual festival showcasing the original work of women working in music, film, performance and visual art.
November 3-9
Check website for locations of activities. 

Wordstock Festival
Although best known for the Book Fair, several events actually make up the Wordstock Festival.  Here’s a summary of all the things you can do at Wordstock.  Book fair, Children's festival, Live Wire radio show, the Night of Literary Feasts, poetry slams, The Text Ball, workshops, comedic performances and more.
November 7-9
Check website for schedule, locations and registration details.

Portland Japanese Garden Presents; Free Admission Day
The Portland Japanese Garden will be hosting their fall Free Admission Day on Veteran’s Day.  In addition to sharing the lovely fall Garden with the community, the event will also benefit the Oregon Food Bank through the collection of food donations at the gate.  
November 11, 10am-4pm
Japanese Garden Society of Oregon, 611 SW Kingston Ave

THE ROAD TO OZ, A Delicious Cabaret Evening
Featuring Julianne R. Johnson-Weiss, Kirk Mouser and friends!  A musical fundraiser in support of Stumptown Stages and Jefferson High School. During the performance, we will offer wonderfully wicked desserts, fruits, champagne, wines, coffee and tea. Tickets are $50.00 per person, please call our box office at 503.381.8686 or visit our website for more information.
November 14, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Our Lady of Sorrows, 5239 SE Woodstock Boulevard

Junk to Funk
Junk to Funk Recycled Fashion Show Contest is an annual Elysium Events production created to showcase wearable art based on the creative use of “trash.” These pieces of wearable art and fashions are based upon found objects, recycled materials, and items that would typically be sent to the landfill.  Each year submissions for entry are encouraged by professional artists, fashion/apparel designers and the creative public to be featured on the fashion show runway. Selected artists compete on the runway for cash prizes based on the percentage of recycled material, creativity, craftsmanship and fit. The event encourages recycling, creative reuse, and sustainable fashion solutions in an eclectic, inspiring and humorous production.  $16 in advance, $20 at the door, $35 for preferred seating, 21 and over.
November 15, doors 7pm, show 8pm
The Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St

Northwest Food and Wine Festival
The Northwest Food and Wine Festival will enter its third year with a targeted half day wine and food celebration created to present a rich rewarding experience for wine lovers and gourmet food enthusiasts.  Guests can expect a floor filled with over 600 wines and 50 restaurants and gourmet food tastes which feature an incredible array of options for guests. They will receive a commemorative wine glass, and be able to navigate the floor, smelling, savoring and seeing the bounty of the Northwest, delighting in its offerings.  Live music and silent auction for Portland Camp Fire USA adds to the overall fun and enjoyment.
November 15, 5-9pm general admission
Memorial Coliseum

Trillium Artisans Holiday Sale: Giving Recycled is Twice as Nice!
Meet the artisans, enjoy wine and goodies, and take 10% off your entire purchase! Free eco-friendly gift wrapping, make & take your own holiday ornaments using recycled materials, locally handmade, earth friendly, fair trade gifts. Or shop Trillium on ETSY.
November 15, 1-6pm
9119 SE Foster Road

Street Ramble with Mazamas
Every Tuesday and Thursday year round (except major holidays), rain or shine, the Mazamas lead 2 hour hikes called Street Rambles.  These hikes explore the streets, trails and parks of NW Portland.  Rambles go at different paces and to various destinations, so there is a hike offered for all fitness levels. Cost is $2.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6pm sharp
REI Parking Garage, NW 14th & Johnson
*Coupon: Hike for FREE with the Mazamas

Soap from Scratch
In this class you will learn how to make soap from scratch using Lye, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Olive Oil, and much more. Participants will create their own desired soaps with different herbs, potions, and shapes. This class is more in-depth and spread out due to the time it takes for the soap to cure (4 weeks). After the soap has cured participants will return to decorate, wrap, label, and take home their soaps at the studio with a variety of supplies and great techniques and ideas.  
Soap from Scratch is a Workshop for all people ages 12 and Up.  All materials included!  Deadline for registration Nov 11th.  Cost: $75
Nov 15 1:30-3:30pm Making the soap
Nov 22 1:30-2:30pm Cutting the soap
Dec 13 from 1:30-3pm Package and Wrap Soap
110 SE 16th Ave

BTA Bicycle Legal Clinic: Learn About Your Rights and Responsibilities on the Road
For over a decade, bicycle lawyer Ray Thomas has been sharing his wisdom with cyclists around the state in this 60-minute clinic on bicyclists’ rights and responsibilities on the road. Hear about Oregon’s bike law basics, get inside info about insurance, and learn what to do if you’re in a crash. Includes a lively question and answer session, and a free copy of Pedal Power, a Legal Guide for Oregon Cyclists.
Nov 19, 6-7pm. Free, but RSVP required.

Thanksgiving Feastival – Portland Farmers Market
This pre-holiday market has become the premier shopping destination for all the ingredients for a homemade holiday feast.  In addition to shopping for all the Thanksgiving meal necessities– from turkeys to cranberries to the sweetest pumpkin for pie, customers enjoy an entire day of chef demonstrations offering holiday cooking tips and seasonal suggestions.  The Feastival makes a festive beginning to the holiday season.
Portland State University, downtown South Park blocks between SW Harrison and Montgomery
Saturday, November 22, from 9:30am-2pm

Eastbank Thanksgiving Reunion– Eastbank Farmers Market
The Thanksgiving Reunion Market brings shoppers and vendors together one last time before the holiday to encourage a farm-to-table feast!  Stop by and enjoy complimentary hot cider and grahm cracker cookies from Two Tarts Bakery while shopping for winter produce, baked goods, artisan cheeses, and holiday decor.
SE 20th and Salmon (between SE Belmont and Hawthorne)
Tuesday, November 25, from 1pm - 5pm

Wild Plant Tuesdays with Penny Scout
TrackersNW is proud to offer weekly Tuesday evening classes by Penny Scout, famous blogger and foil to Urban Scout.  Penny (aka Emily Porter) will be teaching wild plants classes every Tuesday.  Come make medicine, learn about wild crafting and bone up on your knowledge of ID and general use.  The next class topic will be Plant Chemistry staring Nov 11.
Every Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm
The Scout Pit, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave