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Portland Saturday Market Annex 2011 Kick-off (9-November-2011)

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Portland Saturday MarketThe Portland Saturday Market Annex opens Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the Galleria Building (600 SW 10th).

The kick off event, highlighting the holiday promotions for the city, begins at 1pm. Visitors will have the opportunity to mingle with over 60 crafters and artists, view artist demonstrations, and enjoy an early shopping experience.

Portland Saturday Market offers a unique opportunity for customers to shop directly from artists. The Portland Saturday Market Annex brings this shopping experience to the rest of the week, with live demonstrations, one-of-a-kind pieces and handmade goods in fashion, beauty, jewelry, visual arts and more.

The Annex is open through December 27, 2011. Hours are 11am to 7pm every day (noon-5pm Sunday).

Small Press Love Fest (8-November-2011)

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Small Press Love FestThe Small Press Love Fest this Tuesday, November 8, 2011 is a great opportunity for readers to meet local small press publishers and authors.

Join us for an evening social with your favorite presses. Talk to local publishers to find out what’s hot that they’ve got to get a head start on your holiday shopping. There will be food, raffles, door prizes, and free gift wrapping provided by SCRAP.

Small press publishers participating include Dark Horse Comics, The Dill Pickle Club, Future Tense Publishing, Hawthorne Books, Oni Press, Reading Frenzy, Sparkplug Books, Timber Press, Tin House Books, Top Shelf Productions.

This free event runs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the U.S. Bank Room at the Central Library (801 SW 10th).

Portland’s Largest Garage Sale (5-November-2011)

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Portland's Largest Garage SalePortland’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.

Visit hundreds of vendors under one roof – you’ll find everything you can think of (except raffles, helium balloons, food & beverages, knives, real guns, and pornography).

Admission is only $4 (kids 12 and under get in free). A limited number of $20 “early bird” passes will be available for entry from 7-8am.

Expo Center parking is $8 per vehicle, so take the MAX!

Visit PortlandGSale.com for more details.

Friends of the Library Fall Used Book Sale (October 28-31, 2011)

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Fall Used Book SaleThe 2011 Friends of the Library Fall Used Book Sale takes place Friday through Monday, October 28 through 31, 2011 at the DoubleTree Hotel (1000 NE Multnomah St).

100,000 Items at Great Prices

  • Audio tapes
  • CDs and DVDs
  • Gently used books
  • Maps and sheet music
  • Children’s books, pocket-sized paperbacks start: .50
  • Hardcover books, large paperbacks start: $1.50

The 38th annual sale opens Friday for members only from 6-9pm. Non-members can join Friends of the Library on site or online. Basic memberships are only $10, family memberships $15.

Saturday through Monday the sale is open to the general public. Hours Saturday are 9am to 6pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm, and Monday 9am to 3pm. Monday is 50% discount day!

Proceeds of the sale directly support the Multnomah County Library system.