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Portland Area Weekend Amusements (October 5-7, 2012)

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Fall is in the air, so enjoy the fresh hop beer, Greek Festival, yet another Oktoberfest, and more – this weekend!

Ongoing

Willamette Pedestrian CoalitionWalktober PDX 2012

Walktober PDX 2012 runs from Saturday, October 6 through Halloween (the greatest walking holiday of the year).

Inspired by Pedalpalooza, three weeks of bikey fun in Portland held every June, the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition conceived Walktober to promote walking as a fun, healthy, ubiquitous activity in the Portland metro region. [more]

All Weekend

Greek Festival 2012Greek Festival

The 61st annual Portland Greek Festival takes place October 5 through 7, 2012 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (NE 32nd and Glisan) . . .

Join upwards of 15,000 other guests to enjoy the greek food (feta, lamb, souvlaki, spanakopita, koulourakia, diples, bougatsa, etc.), cooking demonstrations, crafts, and of course beer and wine! [more]

Friday

Portland StreetcarPortland Streetcar Mobile Music Fest

The 2nd annual Portland Streetcar Mobile Music Fest takes place Friday, October 5, 2012.

This First Friday fest is free to the public. Local bands will be performing live onboard on every streetcar between OMSI and the Leftbank Project from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. [more]

Saturday-Sunday

ProstProst! Oktoberfest

The 2012 Prost! Portland (4237 N Mississippi) Oktoberfest takes place this Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7. Special events are scheduled each day of the fest . . .

The Mississippi Marketplace food carts are also joining the festivities, and of course Prost makes a mean pretzel sandwich too. [more]

Saturday

Financial Planning Day

The City of Portland and the Financial Planning Associations of Oregon and SW Washington bring you Portland Financial Planning Day this Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the Portland Building (1120 SW 5th), second floor.

Dozens of Portland Area financial planners will be offering free one-on-one counseling and seminars on budgeting, income taxes, investment strategies, mortgages and foreclosures, retirement planning and more. The advice will be offered on a “no strings attached” basis – planners will not be giving out business cards or selling financial products or services. [more]

Archives Crawl 2012Oregon Archives Crawl

The 3rd annual Oregon Archives Crawl takes place Saturday, October 6, 2012.

Crawlers begin at any of the four host locations: Portland Archives and Records Center, the Portland State University Millar Library, Multnomah County Central Library or the Oregon Historical Society.

Pick up your free “passport” at any host location, and make sure to get stamps as you crawl from site to site. [more]

The WedgeThe Wedge – Portland Celebrates Cheese Festival

The Wedge: Portland Celebrates Cheese Festival returns again to the Green Dragon & Buckman Botanical Brewery (928 SE 9th) this Saturday, October 6, 2012.

This farmer’s market-style event showcases artisan, specialty, and farmstead cheesemakers from throughout the Northwest. [more]

Hops!Portland Fresh Hops Fest

The 2012 Portland Fresh Hops Fest takes place at Oaks Amusement Park (7805 SE Oaks Park Way) this Saturday, October 6 from noon until 8 p.m.

Hop heads will be in heaven – this fest features dozens of delicious locally brewed beers spiced up with freshly picked hops . . . [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.

Greek Festival (October 5-7, 2012)

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Greek Festival 2012The 61st annual Portland Greek Festival takes place October 5 through 7, 2012 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (NE 32nd and Glisan).

Immigrants for Greece began arriving to the Northwest in the late 1800s to work in fishing, lumber, railroad and other jobs. Settling in Portland they established their church, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in southeast Portland. Moving to a new and larger church on 32nd and NE Glisan in 1952, the mortgage had to be paid off. The ladies decided to help by holding a bazaar with their handwork, food, pastries, music and dances from their homeland. This was the beginning of what is now known as the Annual Greek Festival which is one of the largest of its kind.

Join upwards of 15,000 other guests to enjoy the greek food (feta, lamb, souvlaki, spanakopita, koulourakia, diples, bougatsa, etc.), cooking demonstrations, crafts, and of course beer and wine!

Entertainment includes Greek Folk Dancing performances and music, and activities for the kids.

The fest runs 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Visit the festival website for more details, including food and drink menus and prices.

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.

History Pub Monday at Kennedy School (24-September-2012)

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Portland Public MarketMeet the Producer: Public Markets and Progressives in Portland and Seattle is the topic of the latest History Pub at the Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd), on Monday, September 24, 2012.

Public markets, where consumers buy food directly from farmers, blossomed in the early 20th century, and both Seattle and Portland embraced them. They were touted for lowering food costs, increasing growers’ income, improving freshness, and contributing to public health. While Seattle’s Pike Place Market still thrives today, Portland’s Public Market died in 1942. Why the different outcomes, and is a rebirth in the offing?

The presenter is Richard H. Engeman, a Pacific Northwest archivist and historian. He is the author of The Oregon Companion: An Historical Gazetteer of the Useful, the Curious, and the Arcane; and Eating It Up in Eden: the Oregon Century Farm & Ranch Cookbook..

The show begins at 7 p.m., entrance is free, and this event is all ages.

OMSI After Dark: Burgers & Brews (26-September-2012)

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OMSI After DarkBurgers & Brew. Enough Said. is the theme OMSI After Dark on Wednesday, September 26, 2012.

We get serious about warm buns, frosty mugs, and hot, dripping patties. Discern the difference between grain- vs. grass-fed beef, delve into the science of skunky beer, and experience the magical action of yeast. Drink up with beer samples from local breweries while learning how the beer is made.

OMSI After Dark is where Science nerds unite for childfree, brain-building science fun.

Featured science demonstrations and activities include Beer Goggles, Beer Pong Physics, Cooking Chemistry, Dry Ice Rootbeer, Flash Freezing Beer, Microbrew Under the Microscope, and more.

And don’t miss the second annual OMSI After Dark Brewfest, featuring beers from fourteen breweries. Brewfest tasting packages include event admission, a souvenir pint glass, and 10 tokens for samples.

Hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission $12 Non-Members, $6 Members, FREE OMSI After Dark Members.
Optional brewfest package is $25 Non-Members, $15 Members, $5 OAD Members. You can buy tickets online, or at the door (no reservations necessary). 21 and over only!