Friday, Saturday, Sunday, there's things happening all over town! Meet a local designer, recycle a sweater, go on a bike ride, roast chestnuts...it must be fall in Stumptown!
FRIDAY
Greenloop Event! Join our Behind the Label blogger Aysia Wright at her store Greenloop to meet the designers behind Sameunderneath, makers of cashmere and bamboo clothing. All Sameunderneath is 20% off tonight!
Image: Sameunderneath.com
From Greenloop:
Join us this Friday, November 2nd, from 6-9pm at Greenloop for a special showcase of Sameunderneath's Fall 07' collection, and a preview of their Spring 08' collection too! Meet Ryan and Amy Christensen, sip on a cold one, and see what all the buzz is about while you stock up on luxurious (yet oh so practical) bamboo tops, hoody's, cozy sweaters, jackets, t-shirts and more, all at 20% off!
What: First Friday at Greenloop, featuring Sameunderneath
When: Tonight! 6-9 pm
Where: 8005 SW 13th Ave.
Call: 503.236.3999
Visit: www.thegreenloop.com
SATURDAY
Recycle old sweaters into unique flower pins with SCRAP (Click to view coupon for 25% off materials)! Read more about SCRAP, the School & Community Reuse Action Project, in our article Cleaning and Recycling.
Image via SCRAP
From SCRAP:
Make beautiful flower pins out of reclaimed sweater scraps! Zoila
Ramirez teaches you how to sculpt these remnants into various types of
flowers. Learn the basics of felting and fabric assemblage. Please join
us for this SCRAPtacular workshop!
Saturday, November 3rd, 1 to 3pm, adults and kids (8+), $10
Bring old wool sweaters if you have them
Call or drop by to register.
www.scrapaction.org
SATURDAY
Vegan Holiday Festival, Free, Benson High School, 546 NE 12th Ave.,10 am-6 pm.
Here is a list of just some of the Chinook Book merchants who will be selling goods (click to view coupons):
Bob’s Red Mill
Dave’s Killer Bread ($1 off at Nature Bake Thrift Store)
People’s Food Co-Op
Master Peace Hemp
Equal Exchange ($1 off coffee, 75c off cocoa or chocolate, 50c off tea)
Pioneer Organics
Living Harvest ($1 off Hempmilk)
Note most vendors only take cash.
From the site:
The Vegan Holiday Festival came about because we felt there was need
for this type of event during the Holiday season. The "Holidays" can be
a sad time for vegans with the cruelty that goes on in food production
for this season. Our Vegan Holiday Festival is meant to uplift,
inspire, educate and motivate people to make healthier and more
compassionate food and lifestyle choices now, and throughout the rest
of the year.
This festival will not only highlight vegan food companies, but a wide variety of vegan-friendly goods, services, products and individuals.
SATURDAY
Wordigo 2 is a literary event and benefit for Write Around Portland featuring local writers and games. Write Around Portland offers writing workshops to community groups and publishes an anthology. The host, Erin Ergenbright, is a co-founder of Loggernaut Reading Series, featured in the 2008 Chinook Book.
From Wordigo:
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR WORDIGO 2, our second annual celebration of writing to benefit Write Around Portland. This uniquely Portland event will include word and writing games, and readings by Monica Drake, author of Clown Girl, Tom Spanbauer, author of Now is the Hour and Write Around Portland participant Helena Silberstein. Erin Ergenbright of the Loggernaut Reading Series will host the evening. Music by The Joe Baker Combo.
Join us this Saturday, November 3rd, 7:30 - 10:00pm
Portland Art Center, 32 NW 5th Ave at NW Couch
Parking: On street or lots at 12 SW 4th and 632 SW Pine
Desserts by Vibrant Table. Wine by A to Z Wineworks. Additional food and beverages provided by Tazo Tea, New Season's, Trader Joe's and Peet's Coffee and Tea.
SATURDAY
Volunteer Saturday at BTA
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance is a non-profit bike education group that offers a wealth of resources, holds classes, and works with the city to create a better biking environment. Lend a hand with their second to last volunteer day!
From the BTA:
BTA Office, Portland
2007 Dates: Nov 3, Dec 1
Join staff and other awesome volunteers on the first Saturday (second Saturday in the case of holiday weekends or other events) of each month for a laid-back morning of getting the word out to BTA members. Drop in anytime between 9:30 and 11:30 AM to the BTA office. Snacks, coffee, and good company provided.
SATURDAY
The Saturday Women’s Ride at River City Bikes happens every Saturday until the end of December. Group bike rides are a great way to meet new friends, explore new territory, and gain cycling skills in a friendly environment.
From River City:
Join us for the weekly River City Women's Ride, departing each Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m.
For details, call the store at 503.233.5973.
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Location: RiverCity Bicycles
Event starts at 9:00am
Scheduled every Saturday until December 31, 2007
PLUS River City hosts free bike maintenance classes on Wednesdays, info below.
-- Learn basic bicycle maintenance and repair techniques. Topics are listed below. Send an email to Jason for more information, at promotions@rivercitybicycles.com. These classes are a free service of River City Bicycles.
Schedule:
- 1st Wednesday: Fixing Flats
- 2nd Wednesday: Brake & Derailleur Adjustments
- 3rd Wednesday: Fixing Flats
- 4th Wednesday: Shifting & Riding Techniques
- 5th Wednesdays (when applicable) Open Forum
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Scheduled every Wednesday until December 31, 2007
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Nutquacker Farms Annual Chestnut Roast!
From Nutquacker Farms:
Chestnut Roast! The NutQuacker Farms annual Chestnut Roast will be held November 3rd and 4th from 11am to 3pm. According to Italian custom, the chestnuts are roasted, peeled and dropped into a glass of red wine. As the wine is sipped, the flavors and aromas of the chestnut mingle with the fruitiness of the wine, creating a unique sensation.
ANYDAY
The forecast is sunny for the entire weekend, so get out and about before the rains set in again! Need some ideas? Read about bike classes or map a route or find a hike or local group.
Do you have an idea to share with us? Submit your favorite groups, events, or ideas for fun.