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its 50th anniversary. The program will feature
entertainment, music, interactive exhibits and
much more. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pioneer
Courthouse Square.
parking. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Ghoul Gallery/Serres
Farm, 14620 S. Forsythe Rd. Oregon City.
Monday October 10
Saturday October 8
FREE HEALTH CHECk! OHSU dental, medical,
nursing and pharmacy students want to learn
about you and your experiences. They will check
eyes & vision, blood pressure, teeth & mouth and
bring your medicines. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. City Bible
Church, 9200 NE Fremont
If you have an event you want to share
with the community, email it two weeks
in advance to The Skanner at
info@theskanner.com
Saturday October 6 thru Sunday October 30
2Nd ANNUAL WOOdEN SHOE PUMPkIN FESTIVAL:
Lots of activities are planned for this year’s
festival. A hay pirate ship, tube slides, ride the
cow train through the corn maze and so much
more. Admission is 4 and younger are free, 5-12
yrs. $5, 13 & up $6. hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
every day Iverson Family Farm, 33814 S. Meridan
Rd. Woodburn, OR For more info call 1-800-711-
2006 or checkout the website at
www.woodenshoe.com
friday October 7
PORTLANd COMMUNITY COLLEGE kICkS OFF 50TH
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT PIONEER
COURTHOUSE SQUARE. The college is celebrating
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PORTLANd MARATHON kIdS FUN RUN OBSTACLE
COURSE & FESTIVAL! This event is an expanded
version of our 28-year old kids’ marathon fun run.
Event will include: A fun run obstacle course,
prizes, food & drinks and much more. 9 a.m.-
Noon. Lincoln High School, 1600 SW Salmon St.
1ST ANNUAL OkTOBERFEST: The St. Johns Boosters
are joining with McMenamins St. Johns Pub to
present the 1st annual Oktoberfest. From 1 p.m. –
8 p.m. There will be food and live music. St.
Johns McMenamins.
Sunday October 9
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thursday October 13
kEEP YOUR BIkE IN TIP-TOP SHAPE BY LEARNING
SOME OF THE BASICS! Join an introductory class
designed to help you take care of your bike. 7 –
8:15 p.m. Clackamas REI. Free You must register
on line at www.REI.com, 12160 SE 82nd Ave. For
more details call 503-659-1156.
Saturday October 15
BEAVERTON CITY LIBRARY HOSTS FAMILY RESOURCE
FAIR! Are you looking for a one-stop place to find
out about family friendly, low-cost/no cost
programs? Then don’t miss this free event. 10
a.m. – 2 p.m. inside the Beaverton City Library,
12375 SW 5th St. Beaverton.
HALLOWEEN BIZARRE! This event will feature local
artists and creators of delicious food, cakes and
candies, Halloween trees, wreaths and much
more. This event is free and has plenty of free
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CROWNEd JEWELS RECEPTION: Concordia
University invites you to commemorate Crowned
Jewels, the pictorial celebration of African
American women whose lives have been
impacted from breast cancer diagnosis. For
more information please call 503-493-6370. 6 –
8 p.m. Concordia University’s George R. White
Library & Learning Center Room 310, 2800 NE
Liberty St.
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If you have an event you want to share
with the community, email it two weeks
in advance to The Skanner at
info@theskanner.com
thursday October 6
ART IN OCCIdENTAL PARk: Grab a latte and join
us for the Art in Occidental Park. The public is
invited to discover Seattle’s talented community.
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Occidental Square.
Occidental Ave. S. and South Main St.
Sunday October 8
ARTS GUMBO 2011: Experience Ethiopia runs from
2 – 9 p.m. and features several national and
regional performance groups and much more.
Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S. Alaska St.
In Columbia City.
THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES THE 50TH
ANNIVERSARY OF LANGSTON
HUGHES’ BLACk NATIVITY. Join
a discussion about the
legacy and impact of
Langston Hughes and enjoy
readings of Hughes poetry by
Youth Speaks poets. This is a
free program. 2 – 4 p.m.
douglass-Truth Branch, 2300
E. Yesler Way.
tuesday October 11
Occupy!
Protests
Protesters around the country
are launching demonstrations
against the U.S. financial sector
and its connections to a stream
of political and social problems
around
the
world.
The
movement started with Occupy
Wall Street, in New York City. In
Seattle, above, protesters have
occupied Westlake Park – and
praised Seattle police for their
courtesy. In Portland, protesters are set to arrive at Pioneer
Courthouse Square on Thursday afternoon.
CLASSICAL TUESdAYS IN OLd
TOWN TACOMA! Our first
concert is part of Old Town
Tacoma’s celebration of the
new Chinese Reconciliation
Park and Pavilion on the
waterfront. Old Town will host
two free events on October
11. First one is 5:45 and will
be a Lion dance. Second
concert will be the classical Tuesday concert
and will start at 7 p.m. At Slavonian Hall, 2306 N.
30th St. Old Town Tacoma. For more information
please call 253-752-2135.
PUMPkIN PARTY PIZZAZZ! decorate a mini pumpkin
and Halloween crafts. We’ll watch “It’s a Great
Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”. To reserve your
pumpkin please register by October 7. $3 per
person. Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center,
6535 Ravenna Ave. NE. 206-684-7534.
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Saturday October 15
GROWING PLACES FARM FIRST ANNUAL “a TASTE
OF THE FARM”. Join our youth as we put the farm
to rest for the season and “taste” the harvest of
the year’s toil. Our youth will be giving tours,
have samples and much more. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Growing Places Farm, 2095 Sawall Ave.
Centralia, WA
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