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People’s Holiday Craft Fair and Farmers’ Market (21-December-2011)

December 20, 2011 by Dave Knows Leave a Comment

People’s Co-op (3029 SE 21st) presents a special holiday Craft Fair and Farmers’ Market this Tuesday, December 21, 2011.

Your one stop shop just got a whole lot sweeter! With farmers in the courtyard and crafters in the community room, People’s will be the place to be get your shopping done. There will be a yarn spinning demo, hot apple cider, and tasty treats to enjoy and keep you warm. Pick up your fresh produce needs straight from the farmers, your last minute gifts directly from local artists and crafters and your last minute shopping needs in the store!

The craft fair will feature something for everyone; everything from Origami to terrariums, lampshades to rugs, toys to handspun yarn. The fair runs from 2pm to 7pm.

Weekend Amusements (November 4-6, 2011)

November 3, 2011 by Dave Knows 2 Comments

Sausage, coffee, crafts, pinball, and more. Yup, a fantastic weekend!

All Weekend

Siren Nation 2011

Siren Nation’s mission is to inspire and empower women of all ages to create their own art and to highlight the many achievements of women in the arts. Siren Nation promotes and showcases the original work of women artists by creating year round performance, exhibition, and educational opportunities. [more]

Saturday-Sunday

Portland’s Largest Garage Sale

Portland’s Largest Garage Sale returns to the Expo Center (2060 N Marine Dr) this Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 8am to 5pm.

They call it a “garage sale” but really it’s like a huge flea market. [more]

Coffee Fair 2011

The 2011 Coffee Fair takes place Saturday and Sunday, November 5 and 6, 2011 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 and Kraut Dinner

I’m attending for my first time this year. Excited! Hungry!

The 77th Annual Verboort Sausage & Kraut Dinner, Oregon’s longest running community sausage feed, takes place Saturday, November 5, 2011 in the unincorporated Washington County community of Verboort on the grounds of the Visitation Church. [more]

The Ladd & Reed Legacy: William S. Ladd and Simeon Reed

The Architectural Heritage Center (701 SE Grand) presents The Ladd & Reed Legacy: William S. Ladd and Simeon Reed this Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 10am.

“Join us as Richard N. Ross, shares the story and lasting impacts of two remarkable Oregon pioneer families on Portland’s development.” [more]

Dennis 7 Dees Holiday Bazaar

Celebrate harvest time and get a head start on your holiday shopping with over 50 local & talented craftspeople, artists, musicians and foodsters. You’ll find handmade items including chocolates, soaps, skin care products, clothing, jewelry, mittens, scarves, wreaths, garden ornaments, candles, glass items, artwork and much much more! Raffle of artists items benefiting Tucker-Maxon School in SE Portland. [more]

Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women

Join Century of Action and the Multnomah County Library this Saturday, November 5, 2011 for a special presentation of Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women.

“Louisa May Alcott supported equal rights for women and organized them to vote 40 years before the 19th Amendment was passed in 1920.” [more]

Sunday

Cascadia Pinball Cup 2011

The Cascadia Cup 2011 will be held on Sunday, November 6th starting at 12:00pm at Cbar.

Registration is now in limited mode. Contact Dropshot if you would like to play in this Sundays tournament.

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Verboort Sausage and Kraut Dinner (5-November-2011)

November 1, 2011 by Dave Knows Leave a Comment

I’m attending for my first time this year. Excited! Hungry!

The 77th Annual Verboort Sausage & Kraut Dinner, Oregon’s longest running community sausage feed, takes place Saturday, November 5, 2011 in the unincorporated Washington County community of Verboort on the grounds of the Visitation Church.

If you love tradition, then you will love our 77th annual Sausage and Sauerkraut Community Dinner. Come join the 77 years of handmade sausage, sauerkraut and applesauce made solely by hundreds of community volunteers and generations of families that have been in Verboort for over 150 years. Come sit down with folks that have attended over 50 consecutive dinners. See the Giant Sequoia Redwood trees brought to Verboort as seeds from Giant Sequoias in California upon Mr. Porter’s return from the gold Rush of 1849 and planted in 1888. Come be a part of our tradition and our community Saturday November 5th, 2011.

The dinner, which is available from 11am until 8pm, costs only $15 ($14 for seniors 62+, $7 for kids 12 and under, and free for kids 5 and under). The meal includes all-you-can-eat sausage & sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, rolls, salad, applesauce, pie, coffee and milk.

Sausage and sauerkraut sales start at 9am, beer garden opens at noon. Other activities include a Country Store, a Bazaar, a bake sale, quilt raffle, and more!

Proceeds benefit the Visitation School.

September 30, 1908: Portland and Hillsboro Connected by Interurban Electric Rail

September 30, 2011 by Dave Knows Leave a Comment

Portland and Hillsboro were first linked by electric rail on September 30, 1908, when the Oregon Electric Railway Company’s new line opened to an enthusiastic crowd (Morning Oregonian, 1 October 1908). The line, which would extend 26 miles when it reached Forest Grove a few days later, was the first electric passenger line in Washington County.

The trolley cars were warmly welcomed by the people of Hillsboro and Washington County, who carried out an elaborate reception . . . Officials of the Oregon Electric left the city for Hillsboro on a special car at 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon, headed by General Superintendent Coolidge. As the special reached Hillsboro, it found an immense crowd of people to greet it, and the warmth of the welcome of the new trolley line was unmistakable.

You know how the story goes, of course. Eventually reliable roads and cheap gas; automobiles, trucks, and buses took over. Passenger service to Forest Grove ended in 1932.

Almost exactly 90 year after the debut of electric rail to Hillsboro, the service would be reborn when the Westside Max, which actually utilizes former Oregon Electric Railway right-of-way between Beaverton Central and downtown Hillsboro, opened on September 12, 1998.

Weekend Amusements (September 30-October 2, 2011)

September 29, 2011 by Dave Knows Leave a Comment

The big deal this weekend is the 60th annual Greek Festival, but Occidental Brewing and Prost are still Oktoberfesting, and a pair of film festivals and a juggling event round out a glorious weekend.

Ongoing

Portland Lesbian and Gay Film Festival 2011

The 15th Annual Portland Lesbian and Gay Film Festival takes place September 30 through October 8, 2011 at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st).

“This year the festival begins September 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Cinema 21 with a very special screening of local filmmaker David Weissman’s deeply moving We Were Here. The film chronicles the heavy impact the AIDS crisis had on San Francisco in the 80s through the eyes of five survivors. David Weissman will be in attendance.” [more]

All Weekend

Greek Festival 2011

The 60th annual Portland Greek Festival takes place this weekend, September 30 through October 2, 2011 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (NE 32nd and Glisan).

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

H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival and Cthulhu Con 2011

The unnameable fear and cosmic horror of the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival returns to the Hollywood Theater (4122 NE Sandy) Friday and Saturday, September 30 and October 1, 2011.

“The H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival promotes the works of H.P. Lovecraft, literary horror, and weird tales through the cinematic adaptations by professional and amateur filmmakers.” [more]

Portland Juggling Festival and Vaudeville Extravaganza 2011

The 19th annual Portland Juggling Festival takes place this weekend, September 30 through October 2, 2011 at the Reed College Sports Center (3202 SE Woodstock).

The Portland Juggling Festival is one of the largest regional juggling festivals in the United States, with jugglers from around the world and down the street joining together to share their knowledge and show their skills. [more]

Friday

Chapman Vaux’s Swift Watch 2011 – Last official weekend, still some birds!

Every September thousands of Vaux’s Swifts come to Portland. They spend their days eating lots of bugs. In the late afternoon the Swifts begin flying in a giant undulating swirl in the sky about the school. Around sunset they swirl more tightly, like a ground pepper tornado, and begin disappearing, measure by measure, down the chimney. On the lawn below, hundreds of Portlanders gather on lawn chairs and blankets to stare at the sky, mesmerized. Boos erupt when opportunistic Peregrine falcons occasionally get lucky. The crowd cheers, however, when the predators are thwarted. Meanwhile unruly oblivious children scream and roll down the grassy hill. [more

Saturday-Sunday

Prost! Oktoberfest

The Prost! Portland (4237 N Mississippi) Oktoberfest takes place this Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2, 2011.

“We will have 1L Boots and Mugs for sale at the door, Live Music, Traditional German Dancing, Masskrugstemmen Competition, Food, and of course plenty of Cold Bier!” [more]

Saturday

Occidental Oktoberfest

Celebrate Oktoberfest in St. Johns with Occidental Brewing Co. this Saturday, October 1 from noon until 10.

“Enjoy German cuisine cooked up by the neighboring Cathedral Park Kitchen, and of course there will be beer! Occidental’s 2011 Festbier will debut at the festival, and their regular lineup of German-style beers will be available as well.” [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, PDX Pipeline, and Oregon Events at OregonLive.com.

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