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Archives for September 2012

East Portland Sunday Parkways (30-September-2012)

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Sunday ParkwaysThe final 2012 Sunday Parkways takes place this Sunday, September 30 in East Portland.

The 7 mile traffic-free route connects part of the Springwater Corridor with Glenwood, Lents, Bloomington, and Ed Benedict parks. Bike, skateboard, jog, or walk from park to park. Observe and take part in activities including a soccer tournament, a kids circus, dance and fitness classes, free bike repair, bike skills track, live music, and more. The parkways run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Check out the route map (pdf) and visit the East Portland Sunday Parkways webpage for more detailed information about the final parkways of 2012!

Tuesday Night Free Lecture: Mythology of Voodoo

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The Jack London BarThe Jack London bar (basement of the Rialto, SW 4th and Alder) hosts a free lecture most Tuesday evenings. Free to get in, but must be 21 or over – there’s a full bar!

The topic of the installment this Tuesday, September 25, 2012 is Mythology of Voodoo:

Dr. Kate Bruner will be telling us about mythology from sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean. How are they related? The slaves brought to the Caribbean from Africa brought their religions with them, merged them with Christianity to form, among other belief systems, voudon, AKA Voodoo.

A lot of material is going to be covered, including Muslim influence on African myth, Ethiopian myth, Placatory religion, Deism vs. animisn vs. fetichism. Placatory religion, ancestor worship and fear of ghosts. Caribbean syncretism, voudoun, image magic and curses. The truth about zombies. Santaria. Marie Laveau. And MUCH more.

Doors open around 6 p.m. for this free event (21 and over only). Presentation begins at 7:30 p.m.

Fun on Foster (September 29, 2012)

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Fun on Foster 2012The 2012 Fun on Foster festival and art walk takes place Saturday, September 29 on Southeast Foster Road from 49th to 93rd.

The multi-block party features all the usual suspects: vendors, artists, live music, food and drink; and also DJs, face painting, Tango, bicycle fun, a cruise-in, and more.

Check out the schedule for the entertainment, open house, and DIY workshop events.

The fun runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the festival website, the Facebook Page, and FosterArea.org, the website of the Foster Area Business Association, for more information.