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Rose City Used Book Fair (May 18-19, 2012)

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Rose City Book FairThe 2012 Rose City Used Book Fair takes place Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19 at The Double Tree Lloyd Center (1000 NE Multnomah). The fair runs from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission is only $2, or $1 with a can of food for the Oregon Food Bank.

This unpretentious book fair is sponsored by the Portland Area Used Booksellers’ Association, and features thousands of books from independent booksellers from Portland and beyond. Over forty exhibitors will be displaying and selling used books, bargain books, collectible books, prints, and ephemera. In addition experts will be on hand for appraisals, several seminars are scheduled, and there will be door prizes.

Visit the fair website and Facebook page for more details, including a map and list of exhibitors.

Super Cheap Portland to Seattle BoltBus Service

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BoltBusGreyhound’s super cheap BoltBus service is coming to the Northwest.

Portlanders have another option for trips to Seattle, and this one’s the cheapest yet (cheaper even than Craigslist Rideshares, which seem to average $20). Tickets start at $7 each way, with occasional $1 specials and a frequent buser Bolt Rewards program that gives you a free fare after 8 rides (i.e. 4 round trips).

Portland/Seattle service is set to begin on May 17, 2012. The Seattle stop is at the International District Station at Fifth Avenue South and King Street and in Portland the bus stops at 647 SW Salmon.

For more details visit BoltBus.com and read PortlandAfoot’s BoltBus Wiki entry.

Friends of the Library Spring Used Book Sale 2012

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Friends of the LibraryFriends of the Library present the annual Spring Used Book Sale this weekend, Friday, April 27 through Sunday, April 29, 2012. The 11th year in East County, the sale takes place at the Gresham Station Shopping Center (1271 NW Civic Dr. Gresham, OR 97030).

20,000 Donated Books and Materials

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

The sale kicks off with special members-only access from 6 p.m to 9 p.m. Friday (non-members can join Friends of the Library on site or online). The sale is open to the public Saturday (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) – Sunday is 50% discount day!

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

Stumptown Stories: Homer Davenport? (24-April-2012)

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Homer DavenportThe Stumptown Stories series, geared to everyone who loves this city we live in, takes place most Tuesdays at Jack London bar (basement of the Rialto, SW 4th and Alder). Free to get in, but must be 21 or over – there’s a full bar!

On Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Stumptown Stories presents Homer Daventport?

Homer Davenport (1867-1912) was one of the most successful artists Oregon has ever produced. Yet, few outside his hometown are even aware of the impact this self-described “country boy” had on society, in the transition between those eras known as The Gilded Age and The Progressive Era. His unique rural Oregon upbringing, along with a supportive and nurturing home life, equipped Davenport with the intellectual tools and the artistic skills needed to hit the ground running. He arrived on the scene during a perfect storm of technology and public sentiment. He is known for his satyrical drawings and support of Progressive Era politics.

Doors open at 7pm for this free event (21 and over only). Presentation begins at 7:30pm.