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AC/DC Pinball Machine Release Party/Tournament (15-February-2012)

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AC/DC Pinball Machine Release PartyThe Goodfoot Pub & Lounge (2845 SE Stark) is hosting an AC/DC Pinball Machine Release Party/Tournament this Wednesday, February 15, 2012.

Do you play the silver ball? Got a penchant for pinball? Or maybe your fingers have calluses from making those flippers fly? If so, you’d better mark those calendars for next Wednesday (2/15)! We’re thrilled to be hosting Stern Pinball’s new pinball machine: AC/DC Pinball Machine Release Party & Tournament!

Practice on one of the two brand new pinball machines. The second machine will be set up for free play – for the tournament.

Doors open at 5pm, qualifying begins at 6pm. Cut-off time is 9pm. Entry fee per attempt at best score is $5. There’s a Super-special grand prize and cash prizes for other top finishers.

Weekend Amusements (November 4-6, 2011)

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

All Weekend

Siren NationSiren 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 SalePortland’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 2011Coffee 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 FestivalVerboort 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]

Reed CollegeThe 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]

Holiday BazaarDennis 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 WomenLouisa 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 CupCascadia 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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Rolling Stones Pinball Release Party (10-March-2011)

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Stern Rolling Stones Pinball MachineCelebrate the release of Stern Pinball‘s Rolling Stones Pinball machine tonight! Stern and the International Flipper Pinball Association are throwing nine launch parties across the country, and Portland’s Slingshot Lounge (5532 SE Center) is one of the venues.

Flying Flipper Fingers has the details on the cash prize tournament:

It is $5 to enter and you get one game to record your best score. The top 4 players will then play one 4-player game to determine the winner, 5-8 will also play off for $10.

1st place – Trophy, 40% of the cash pot
2nd place – 30% of the cash pot
3rd place – 20% of the cash pot
4th place – 10% of the cash pot

In addition to the tournament machine, two Rolling Stone pinball machines will be set to free play!

Portland Pinbrawl 2011 Registration is Open

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Register now for Portland Pinbrawl 2011!

This third annual pinball tournament attracts the best pinballers in the Northwest, and takes place Sunday, April 17th at Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade (511 NW Couch).

The grand prize is a pinball machine. Registration is capped at 128 players, so sign up soon – preregistration stays open until noon on April 16, or until all the spots are filled. Must be 21 or over to compete. Entry fee is $20, but spectators get in free. Find more details and the registration form at CrazyFlipperFingers.com.

Showdown at Slabtown III

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Showdown at Slabtown IIIThe third annual Showdown at Slabtown takes place Friday through Sunday, February 18 through 20. Slabtown (1033 NW 16th), of course, is the place.

The format:

You play solo games on machines; your score on a machine is ranked against other people’s scores, and assigned points accordingly; you can only have one score per machine; it costs 1 ticket to play a game, and tickets are $3 each or 4 for $10.

The strategy:

Try and get one decent score on each machine. This will likely ensure that you’re in the top 16 by midnight Saturday night.

Prizes for are cold hard cash! The Crazy Flipper Fingers website has the rest of the details.