Article of the Week:
– “Election 2012: The candidates and your taxes,” by Pat Regnier for CNNMoney.com.
Monday, October 8th:
– Portland Center for the Performing Arts Noontime Showcase presents the Dixieland Jazz Band “Sunset Traffic Jam,” 12:00pm – 1:00pm, free.
– Powell’s book event, 7:30pm with author Davy Rothbart and his new book “My Heart Is an Idiot,” free.
Tuesday, October 9th:
– Oregon Zoo second Tuesday: admission is just $4 for all. Ride the MAX, show your ticket stub and receive an additional $1.50 off.
– OHSU Health Fair on the Square, 11:00am – 2:00pm at Pioneer Courthouse Square with free health screenings on a first come, first served basis.
– 12th annual Jefferson High School Multicultural Film Festival, 6:00pm at the North Portland Library. Tonight’s film is the documentary “HEIST: Who Stole the American Dream?” Free.
Wednesday, October 10th:
– Free program “The Art of Home Cheesemaking,” 6:30pm – 8:00pm at the Hillsboro Main Library.
– The Portland dance team Renegade Rose Morris offers a free performance from 7:00pm – 8:00pm at the Tigard Public Library.
– FrightTown 2-for-1 ticket night, no coupon necessary, just show up to get special $10 pricing per person.
Thursday, October 11th:
– FrightTown 2-for-1 ticket night, no coupon necessary, just show up to get special $10 pricing per person.
– 2012 Presidential Debate: Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan get 90 minutes to debate foreign and domestic topics. 6:00pm, all channels.
– Lunacy Stageworks presents the comedy “The Clean House,” 8:00pm at the Sellwood Masonic Lodge. Tonight’s performance is by donation “Pay What You Will.”
– Submission: Taiko 101 Workshop, 7:30pm – 9:30pm, learn about the art and history of taiko. No experience necessary, cost is $40.
