Spotlight: Chinook Book 2012

Weekend on the Cheap:

- Your best source is Aroundthesunblog and PDXPipeline for the latest listings, here are a few more things to do this last weekend of January 2012!

- 6th Annual Washington County Project Homeless Connect, Friday at Sonrise Church (Orenco MAX stop). Doors open at 9:00am and free services include dental, medical, haircuts, flu shots, vision exams, housing info, free food and much much more.

- Northwest Weather & Avalanche Center Benefit Film Showing Fundraiser, doors open at 6:00pm Friday at the Mazama Mountaineering Center (SE 43rd and Stark). Raffle for great items, win door prizes, enjoy food and drinks and watch Field Production’s new film “Being There.” $10 admission at the door.

- Daggawalla, the official launch party, Friday 4:00pm – 10:00pm features “Seeds for growing heirloom vegetables, medicinal herbs, grains, beans, tobacco and medicinal plants to inspect, sample, and purchase (or trade for). Plus, there will also be music, refreshments, and unannounced antics.” Free.

- Final weekend of the Fertile Ground Festival, a city-wide festival of new art including performances, visual art, film, comedy and more at multiple venues around the metro area. Festival pass is just $50 or check the web site for single performance tickets; some events are by donation.

- The Beaverton Modular Railroad Club will set up at the Lake Oswego Public Library on Saturday and Sunday for the public and will be on hand to answer questions and share their hobby.

- Other good bets for the weekend are listed at Oregonlive.com


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Spotlight: Chinook Book 2012 Portland Edition

A few weeks ago we highlighted the freebies in the 2012 Portland Entertainment Book; this week we feature the many steals and deals offered in the Portland edition 2012 Chinook Book!

The following coupons are 100% freebies, no strings attached!

- one organic French baguette at New Seasons Markets
- one hand-crafted sausage link at New Seasons Markets
- one reusable, flat-bottom shopping bag at New Seasons Markets
- one slice of pizza in the Whole Foods Market deli
- one meal and beverage during normal hours of operation or share with someone who could use a good meal at Sisters of the Road Cafe
- one Eco wash at Eco Car Wash (four Portland area locations)
- one exterior car wash at Washman Car Wash (only valid at the MLK & SE Clay location)
- admissions for up to four people at the Circuit Bouldering Gym
- admissions for up to two people at the Museum of Contemporary Craft

The following coupons are some of our favorite BOGO Free offers (Buy one, get one free):
- Bob’s Red Mill product at the Mill Store
- one item at the Healthy Bread Store (Dave’s Killer Bread)
- one menu item at Pizzicato
- one Senens’s Breakfast Burrito at Burgerville
- one cheeseburger at Burgerville
- one regular size milkshake or smoothie at Burgerville
- one scoop of handmade ice cream at Salt & Straw
- one soup free at Elephants Delicatessen
- one ice cream cone at Ben & Jerry’s
- one free three-course lunch or four-course dinner at Oregon Culinary Institute
- one entree at Bridges Cafe
- one admission at Portland area theaters like Portland Center Stage, Brody Theater, Artists Repetory Theatre and more
- one admission at the Academy Theater
- one admission at the Oregon Symphony (Classical Concert series or Pop Concert series only)
- one ticket at the NW Film Center
- one introductory lesson at the Portland Rock Gym

There are over 400 more coupons inside the Chinook Book for restaurants, cafes, bakeries, services, retailers, attractions, grocery products, memberships, travel, wellness and more. The book is on sale for only $20 and the coupons are valid until October 31st, 2012. Find the print book at these local retailers, or online. The Chinook Book also offers a special app for Android phones: a $10 printed booklet containing an individual code that can be entered into the Chinook Book app. When entered it downloads the full library of 430 mobile coupons. Check it out!


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Week on the Cheap: Monday, January 23rd – Thursday, January 26th

Article of the Week:
6 things that will be less expensive in 2012,” from CNNMoney.com.

Monday, January 23rd:
- The first 100 customers at the Gateway Jamba Juice location will receive one free can of Jamba Energy Drink.
- 2012 National Pie Day with special pricing and offers at area pie hot spots.
- Panda Express is giving away a free single serving of firecracker chicken breast with this coupon, while supplies last.
- Back Fence PDX “I Didn’t Think This Through” 8:00pm storytelling show at the Gerding Theater at The Armory; free tickets are sold out, but try this suggestion from the Oregonian: “sometimes people reserve free tickets and don’t come, so if you feel lucky, you can show up and give it a shot.”

Tuesday, January 24th:
- Log on to PF Chang’s Facebook to score a virtual red envelope to celebrate the year of the Dragon, good for a mystery discount when you dine at PF Chang’s from now until February 6th.
- Celebrate the Lunar New Year customs of China and Vietnam with a puppet show, food and crafts at the Midland Library from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, free.
- Dr. Cris Hein is the featured guest for Stumptown Stories at the Jack London Bar with his free 7:30pm presentation “The Biology, Behavior & Benefits of Bats.”
- Book event at Powell’s City of Books on Burnisde, 7:30pm with the author of “Honey Badger Don’t Care,” free. Come learn about “a dozen crazy, badass animals of the wild kingdom.”

Wednesday, January 25th:
- Ground Kontrol’s Last Wednesday Free Play Party, 5:00pm – late night, just $5 cover to play all the classic arcade and pinball games you want!
- Celebrate the Lunar New Year customs of China and Vietnam with lion dance, a puppet show, singing, food and crafts at the Holgate Library from 6:00pm – 7:30pm, free.
- Ever wanted to hike the Pacific Crest National Trail? Get your questions answered with this free presentation by thru-hiker Erin ‘Wired’ Saver, 7:30pm at the Mazama Mountaineering Center off of 43rd and SE Stark Street. Open to the general public.
- The Helium Comedy Club presents an evening of free Trivia and Comedy beginning at 8:00pm. No cost for admission, but each person is required to purchase a minimum of two items from the menu (food and/or drink).

Thursday, January 26th:
- Celebrate Community Outreach of Our United Villages with a public open house from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. From web site: “Enjoy warm refreshments, bump elbows with others in the community and start the New Year with a little positive inspiration. Children are welcome.”
- Portland International Auto Show opens at 10:00am, general adult admission is $12 but you can find a $3 off coupon in the Portland Tribune that is good all day on Thursday.


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Weekend on the Cheap: Friday, January 20th – Sunday, January 22nd

Weekend on the Cheap:

- Submission from Kelly:

Reeds and Keys Presents Cheap and Fun Entertainment for the Whole Family!

Join this Portland-based music duo for their original variety show, You Don’t Lay Down on the Band Room Floor: The Journey of a Young Band Student.

What: A multimedia extravaganza including music, skit and a LOT of crazy (family friendly crazy)
When: Friday, January 20th at 7:00pm
Where: Rex Putnam High School Auditorium
How Much: ONLY $5.00 a ticket, purchased at the door!
Why: Because. Oh, and it’s a fund raiser for the RPHS band trip to Disneyland!

- Family Friday Concert with Classical Revolution, 7:15pm Friday at Community Music Center. Suggested donation: $5 for individual, $15.00 for family

- Portlandia on the big screen, Friday 7:00pm at McMenamins Mission Theater (replay at 10:00pm) and the Hollywood Theater playing at 10:00pm, free admission.

- ChocolateFest, Friday – Sunday at the Oregon Convention Center, $20 for Friday night and $10 per adult for Saturday or Sunday admission.

- Fertile Ground Festival, a city-wide festival of new art including performances, visual art, film, comedy and much more. Runs Friday the 20th – Sunday the 29th at multiple venues around the metro area. Festival pass is just $50 or check the web site for single performance tickets; some events are by donation.

- Portland Fix-It Fair, 8:30am – 2:00pm Saturday at Rosa Parks Elementary School, free. Learn how to save money with ongoing exhibits and hourly workshops on a variety of topics.

- Stories in the Stones on Mount Talbert, Saturday 10:30am – 1:00pm. $5 for adults; under 18 free. Advance registration required; call 503-794-8092.

- 4th Annual Teatro Milagro’s Community Resource Fair, Saturday 1:00pm – 2:00pm and 3:00pm – 5:00pm, free. From web site: “The matinee of “B’aktun 13” on Saturday, Jan. 21 will be accompanied by a free resource fair featuring an open mic readers theatre led by Los Porteños writers group; environmental activities, such as group papermaking, and representatives from VOZ, Union Verde, and others.”

- Bikes for Humanity PDX is offering free public bicycle tune-up clinics Sunday, 10:00am – 4:00pm at Rivermark Credit Union (25th & SE Hawthorne). Donations to offset the cost of supplies and events are very welcome!

- Portland Opera to Go: Hansel & Gretel, Sunday 12:00pm, free at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove.

- For more events and things to do this weekend, please visit Aroundthesunblog and PDXPipeline!


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