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BelgianFest 2012 (10-November-2012)

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Bailey's BelgianFestThe 3rd annual BelgianFest takes place this Saturday, November 10 from 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Bailey’s Taproom (213 SW Broadway).

Nobody loves Belgian beer as much as the Bailey’s crew, which is why for the third year in a row, we’re letting all those esters and adjuncts, fruit and funk run free on our taps

4 and 10-12 ounce pours will be available. Admission is free (though there are a limited number $25 early-entry tickets available, which get you in at 2 p.m. and includes your first six 4 ounce pours). Visit the Bailey’s Taproom website for more details.

US Forest Service Waiving Fees on Veterans Day Weekend (November 10-12, 2012)

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Forest ServiceThe U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management are waiving fees at most day-use recreation sites around the country on the Veterans Day holiday weekend, November 10 through 12, 2012.

This is our way of saying thanks to the brave men and women – past and present – who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe at home,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “We encourage veterans, their families and all visitors to take time out over the holiday weekend to enjoy the benefits that nature provides at forests and grasslands throughout the country.

Find regional recreation options here.

OE History Night: Of Casts and Characters – the Early Years and Collections of the Portland Art Museum (5-November-2012)

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Of Cast and Characters - the Early Years and Collections of the Portland Art MuseumThe Oregon Encyclopedia, in conjunction with McMenamins, the Northwest Examiner, and the Portland Art Museum, presents Of Cast and Characters: the Early Years and Collections of the Portland Art Museum. Monday, November 5, 2012 at the Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan).

Journey back to late 19th century Portland and the founding of the city’s art museum to learn about its earliest art collections including hundreds of plaster casts of Greek and Roman sculpture. At the time few people could afford to travel to Europe, fledgling museums such as Portland’s acquired reproductions of important monuments and works of art to establish the basis of their collections. Art schools collected plaster casts so students could study and draw from the best examples of classical and Renaissance sculpture.

The presenter Prudence Roberts, Instructor of Art History, Portland Community College and former Curator of American Art at the Portland Art Museum.

Admission is free to this, and all the OE History Night events. Children are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Doors open at 6 p.m., presentation starts at 7 p.m.

Portland Weekend Amusements (November 2-4, 2012)

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Sausage, food carts, coffee, and the first holiday bazaar of the season!

Friday

Portland's Least Popular Food CartsThe Row Grand Opening

The Row, Portland’s newest food cart pod, is taking shape quickly this week with Big-Ass Sandwiches, Koi Fusion and Potato Champion moving in on Monday. Tuesday, after some scrubbing and maintenance, Big-Ass Sandwiches announced they are ready to open Wednesday. On Friday, the entire crew of carts which also includes Pyro Pizza and Whiffies will celebrate their grand opening from 5-11pm. Hopworks will be onsite with beer. [more]

Saturday-Sunday

Coffee FairCoffee Fair

The 2012 Coffee Fair takes place Saturday and Sunday, November 3 and 4, 2012 at the World Forestry Center (4033 SW Canyon Road).

“Fuel your caffeine addiction with Coffee Fair, a special event dedicated to espresso, lattes, and the plain ol’ Cup O’ Joe. Smell, taste, and learn about specialty coffees from knowledgeable local roasters.” [more]

Saturday

Verboort Sausage FestivalVerboort Sausage and Kraut Dinner

The 78th Annual Verboort Sausage & Kraut Dinner, Oregon’s longest running community sausage feed, takes place Saturday, November 3, 2012 in the unincorporated Washington County community of Verboort on the grounds of the Visitation Church. [more]

Dennis 7 Dees Holiday Bazaar

The 4th annual Dennis 7 Dees Holiday Bazaar takes place Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 at the SE Powell Garden Center
(6025 SE Powell).

“Enjoy live music in the straw bale lounge, sip on wine and hot cocoa for the kids and taste the flavors of local food carts. Shop from over 40 local artists for hand crafted good for the home and garden. This year’s holiday bazaar is bigger and better than ever!” [more]

And for even more weekend events and activities, check out the Dave Knows Calendar, and visit Around the Sun, Blogging Portland on the Cheap, and Oregon Events at OregonLive.com.