Hello, Washington County! 🎉
I ran the Portland Marathon on Sunday, and had the best time! Well, there were a lot of awful and painful times between miles 20 and 26, but overall, it was such a fabulous day. I’m always so impressed with how well they organize this race. If you’ve never experienced it before, it’s a great time, whether you’re spectating or running.
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Wednesday, October 7
- Walk + Roll to School Day ✅
Tigard schools
Join the Safe Routes to School Program and walk, bike, roll, or bus to school with your family. Check with your school to see if any special events are planned. - Latino Business Networking Meeting ✅
8:30am-11am, Tualatin City Services, Tualatin
Connect with Latino entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, nonprofits, and community partners at the City of Tualatin’s monthly Latino Business Networking meeting. Enjoy a light breakfast while meeting fellow professionals, hearing from guest speakers, learning about City programs and opportunities, and sharing ideas through open networking. Whether you own a business, are thinking about starting one, or simply want to connect with the Latino business community, all are welcome. - Phishing & Computer Basics ✅
11am-1pm, Shute Park Library, Hillsboro
Learn essential computer skills in this beginner-friendly class, from logging in to personalizing settings. The second hour focuses on protecting yourself from email scams, malicious software, and identity theft. Perfect for first-time computer users. - Making History Today: The Man Behind Tualatin Livability ✅
1pm-2pm, Tualatin Historical Society, Tualatin
Brett Hamilton is an inventor, entrepreneur, and neighborhood livability advocate who has worked on issues including safer access to the Tualatin Library, composting odors, preserving Tualatin Road for local residents, and reducing noise from nearby industrial high-tech development. His work focuses on protecting residents’ right to quiet enjoyment through advocacy, fundraising, legal skills, problem-solving, and community organizing. - Otherness and Belonging: Otherness as a Gateway to Empowerment and Empathy ✅
6pm-7:30pm, Cedar Mill Library, Portland
Explore how “otherness,” or being different from a group, shapes our identities and perceptions of others. Through reflection on personal experiences of belonging, this conversation will examine the universality of otherness, the role of empathy in bridging divides, and how differences and uniqueness can be sources of strength. Michelle Fujii, a fourth-generation Japanese American artist, community facilitator, taiko artist, and codirector of Unit Souzou, will lead the conversation. Registration required. - American Strings: Leyla McCalla
7:30pm, The Reser, Beaverton
Haitian-American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Leyla McCalla brings her distinctive blend of Afro-diasporic music, American folk, and blues to Oregon State University’s American Strings series. A master of the cello, tenor banjo, and guitar, McCalla draws on three centuries of history and influences from around the world. The evening begins with a conversation hosted by ethnomusicologist and public historian Kelly Bosworth, followed by an intimate musical performance. - Name that Tune Trivia with Jenna! ✅
7:30pm, Senet Game Bar, Tigard
Put your music knowledge to the test at this fast-paced music trivia night, featuring everything from oldies and throwbacks to today’s biggest hits. Hosted by Jenna with teams of any size welcome. Free to play, with a $15 food and drink minimum per person.
From small changes to larger home upgrades, everything can make a difference on your energy bill. Energy Trust of Oregon offers incentives for qualifying heating, insulation, water heating and smart thermostat projects. Plus, there are DIY ideas to help you use less energy and save.
Thursday, October 8
- Civics for Adults: Beyond Voting – What You Need to Know for the Midterms ✅
4pm-5:30pm, West Slope Community Library, Portland
Explore how Oregon’s electoral systems work and learn about ideas for bipartisan civic and political engagement. Topics include 2026 election issues, voting rights, voter fraud, voter suppression, primaries, redistricting and gerrymandering, alternative voting systems, and campaign financing. The workshop is part of Civics for Adults, a nonpartisan, interactive program created by former educator and librarian Donna L. Cohen to help the public better understand political processes and avenues for civic engagement. - Preparing for the Interview ✅
4:30pm-5:30pm, Tigard Public Library, Tigard
Learn how to prepare for job interviews with instructors from Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette. Explore different types of interviews, learn how to research companies, and review best practices for before, during, and after an interview. No registration required. - Where Play Meets Nature – Help Shape a Nature‑Inspired Play Space at Bonny Slope Park ✅
5pm-6:30pm, Bonny Slope Park, Portland
Help choose the new nature-themed playground coming to Bonny Slope Park! Join THPRD for a community event with free treats, yard games, the Nature & Rec Mobile, and a chance to review and vote on playground design options. Meet THPRD staff and learn about the project, which will replace the existing playground while leaving the park’s sport courts and trail unchanged. Construction is expected to begin between December 2026 and March 2027. - Schitt’s Creek Trivia ✅
7pm, Three Mugs Public House, Beaverton
Put your Schitt’s Creek knowledge to the test at another magical evening of trivia. Check-in starts at 6pm, and trivia is free to play for all ages. Show your support for this local pub by ordering dinner and drinks during the event. - Joanna Lee – Songwriter Spotlight ✅
7pm-9pm, Cooper Mountain Ale Works, Tigard
Grit, soul, fire, and fun come together as JoAnna brings her unique mix of influences and soulful, dusky voice to Tigard for an evening of rootsy soul music. All ages.
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