@ 49:00 the candidate introductions begin, and @ 55:05 you can hear from Dylan Peerenboom, the board’s new member!

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This week, the Portland Mercury took a look at why homeless folk may not want to go to a shelter.

FRIDAY

And on a similar topic:
“Will (Foster) and his teenage daughter, Tom (Harcourt McKenzie), have lived off the grid for years in the forests [Forest Park] of Portland, Oregon. When their idyllic life is shattered, both are put into social services. After clashing with their new surroundings, Will and Tom set off on a harrowing journey back to their wild homeland.”
Academy Theater, 7818 SE Stark St * show times *  $4 for adults, $3 for youth & seniors

SATURDAY

straw dolls

“Participants will make two or three dolls of straw and learn about straw decorating traditions. First come, first served.”

Gregory Heights Library * 1 pm – 3 pm

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There’s two really cool events happening at the library:

Los Boricuas

From 2 pm – 4 pm:

“Come hear Los Boricuas, musicians performing Puertorican, Cuban, Brazil bossanova, Dominican Republic merengue, and bachata.”

&

from noon to 1:30 pm:

Explore Recipes

“We will be showing you a variety of digital cooking resources that you can use at home. Bring your own ideas to share!”

Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd

SUNDAY

The fall market is in full swing… for a full list of producers go here.

Montavilla Farmers Market, 7700 block of SE Stark St * 10 am – 2 pm 

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Zero Waste Conference: 

“Learn How to Apply the 5Rs of Zero Waste both at Home and at Work.”

Taborspace, 5441 SE Belmont St * 2 pm – 6 pm