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Week on the Cheap: Monday, April 26th – Thursday, April 29th

Article of the Week:
“8 Mattress Mysteries: Consumer Reports answers your questions.” A very quick read regarding mattress purchases (wish we saw this article a few weeks ago before buying a mattress from the Bedmart Outlet Store near the airport!)

Monday, April 26th:
- Free Pretzel Day at PretzelMaker stores at Lloyd Center and Clackamas Town Center during store hours. Sing a snippet from your favorite song or just say ‘National Pretzel Day’ to get your free pretzel. Note—Auntie Anne’s is NOT participating in this promotion!

- 37th Annual Student Academy Awards Regional Final starting at 6:00pm at the NW Film Center, free.

- Jackpot Records Film and Music Festival continues its run this week with free screenings at 7:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at the Hollywood Theater.

Tuesday, April 27th:

- 13th Annual Cascade Career Fair at Portland Community College Cascade Gymnasium, 11:00am – 3:00pm. Get your resume reviewed, attend a workshop and visit with employers and recruiters. All free!

- OMSI Science Pub presents “Crime Lab Confessions: A Forensic Scientist Tells All,” at 7:00pm at McMenamins Mission Theater. $2 suggested donation, 21 and over or minor with an adult.

Wednesday, April 28th:
- Powell’s book reading featuring damali ayo and his humorous read “Obamistan! Land Without Racism: Your Guide to the New America.” Free, starts at 7:30pm at Powell’s City of Books.

- Reading Frenzy presents Lloyd Dangle performing his “Sly and Snide Slideshow” at 7:00pm. Admission is $5 or go in free with the purchase of one of his titles. This event will be held upstairs from Reading Frenzy at the ILWU Local 5 office; the free beer is courtesy of Ninkasi.

- Ground Kontrol’s monthly Free Play Party starts at 5:00pm and a $5 cover gets you all the video arcade and pinball games you can play.

Thursday, April 29th:
- Game 5 of our Portland Trail Blazers vs. the Phoenix Suns, catch it live on free TV KGW Channel 8.

- Last Thursday on Alberta Street, starts around 5:00pm.

Restaurant.com orders are now discounted 80% off every purchase including gift certificates, dinner of the month club and gift cards. Use promo code “MEAL” at checkout, now through Friday, April 30th. Pay just $2 for a $25 gift certificate.

2010: 04/26
CATEGORY: Weekly Highlights
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Week on the Cheap: Monday, April 19th – Thursday, April 22nd

Article of the Week:
“How to eat well on a food stamp budget: $68.88” by Pervaiz Shallwan for the Associated Press.

Monday, April 19th:
- Choral Union and Jazz Ensemble concert at the University of Portland’s Buckley Center Auditorium. Free performance at 7:30pm, open to the public.

- The Salvation Army Thrift stores will be having a 50% off sale this evening from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Everything is half off (except mattresses) during this once-a-month sale.

Tuesday, April 20th:
- “Zinesters Talking: Dino Night!” starting at 6:30pm at the Multnomah County Central Library, free.

- “Predicting Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions: What Can and Can’t Now Be Done,” free public lecture by Dr. Stephen Malone at OMSI’s OMNIMAX Dome Theater.

- Game 2 of the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns first round series, catch it at 7:00pm on KGW free TV at home or at your favorite gathering spot!

Wednesday, April 21st:
- Grand opening festivities for the new 24 Hour Fitness Tanasbourne Super Sport club in Beaverton. The public is invited from 3:00pm – 8:00pm to try out free fitness classes, free fitness orientations, free Kid’s Club and there will be membership specials and prize giveaways.

- “Unfiltered” Indie Rock Showcase, free performance at 8:30pm at McMenamins White Eagle Saloon.

Thursday, April 22nd:
- Portland State University Earth Day Festival, 10:00am – 6:00pm in the PSU Park Blocks. The event will feature community non-profits, art and food vendors, demonstrations of sustainable technology and live entertainment.

2010: 04/19
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Week on the Cheap: Monday, April 12th, – Thursday, April 15th

Article of the Week:
“13 Secrets to Saving Money With Online Coupons” by Christian Gordun, CEO and founder of CouponCraze.com, from Reader’s Digest Magazine.

Monday, April 12th:
- The Hearing Voices 2010 Storytelling Festival continues all this week with a shadow puppet show; an original bilingual performance “Leyendas de México – Legends of Mexico” with masks, movement, dance, songs and music; an improv by The Brody Theater; and Willy Claflin Presents! Free.

Tuesday, April 13th:
- Oregon Zoo $2 Second Tuesdays, admission is just $2 for all. Ride MAX and show your ticket and save an additional $1.50 per rider.

- Fifth annual Holocene Minigolf Art Invitational, admission is just $5 before 7:00pm, $8 after.

Wednesday, April 14th:
- Community Cinema Independent Lens series presents “Garbage Dreams,” 6:00pm screening at the University of Oregon’s Turnbull Portland Center, located near the Skidmore Fountain MAX stop. Free.

Thursday, April 15th:
- McCormick and Schmick’s Tax Relief Celebration, go to the bar for $10.40 dinner and drink specials PLUS every person gets a $10.40 gift certificate to be used for their next visit (while supplies last)

- Museum by Moonlight at the World Forestry Center, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. 21 and over only, sample beers, wines and chocolates and one of your last chances to experience the current exhibit ‘The Chocolate Story.’ Admission is $8 for adults.

- Opening night of the Portland Timbers, 7:00pm at PGE Park against the Rochester Rhinos. T-shirt giveaway and magnet schedule giveaway.

2010: 04/12
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Week on the Cheap: Monday, April 5th – Thursday, April 8th

Article of the Week:-
“Best Stuff Not to Buy in Bulk,” provided by Mainstreet.com. Helpful article about foods that should be purchased individually or in very small doses. Some of the items that made the ‘Do Not Buy’ list were surprising to us, so take a look and decide for yourself.

Monday, April 5th:
- OMSI Science Pub at McMenamins Bagdad Theater, 7:00pm. Tonight’s topic is “Seeing Time: Geologic Clues to Our Ancient Earth.” $2 suggested cover charge, ages 21 and over only, please.

Tuesday, April 6th:
- Hillsboro First Tuesday Art Walk and the 6th annual HYAC Youth Art Exhibition beginning with a 6:00pm reception,refreshments and house concert at the Glenn and Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center. Free.

- Paul Verhoeven reads from ‘Jesus of Nazareth‘ at Powell’s City of Books, 7:30pm. Free.

Wednesday, April 7th:
- World Forestry Center Wondrous Wednesday, admission is just $2 per person all day to the Discovery Museum.

- User submission: a free Spring Yard Party for knitters at Ecotrust downtown. There will be a panel discussion with a few local designers, a raffle, lots of yarn to touch, and the first 200 knitters through the door will get a coupon for 10% off their next yarn purchase. Event runs from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.

- Estate Planning class at Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) in Hillsboro. Speaker Richard B. Schneider, Attorney at Law, will have your questions answered. Make sure your estate goes to the people you love. 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Free, though pre-registration is requested.

Thursday, April 8th:-
- PCC Brown Bag and Lunch series, 12:00pm at Multnomah County’s Central Library. Today’s presentation is “Using Humor in the Workplace.” Free.

- Author David D. Levine visits Powell’s Technical Books at 7:00pm to share his experiences at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah. Free.

- Opening day for the Portland Beavers baseball team at 7:00pm, PGE Park with magnet schedule giveaway for the first 2,000 fans. Next year the Beavers will likely play in Tucson, AZ, so go out and lend your support for this 2010 season!

Restaurant.com gift certificates, Dinner of the Month Club, and gift cards are now discounted 80%. Use promo code ‘CHOW’ at checkout. Ends Wednesday, April 6th.

2010: 04/05
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Week on the Cheap: Monday, March 29th – Thursday, April 1st

Article of the Week:

“How to Save $250 in 30 Days,” by Cosmopolitan.com. Provides a quick rundown of tips and suggestions for saving a little here and a little there.

Monday, March 29th:
- Last Monday History Pub at McMenamins Kennedy School, 7:00pm. Tonight’s topic is “The Columbia River Highway: Its History, Decline, and Preservation.” All ages, free.

Tuesday, March 30th:
- OMSI Science Pub at McMenamins Mission Theater presents “Sex, Relationships, and Technology.” 7:00pm, $2 suggested cover charge, 21 and over only, please.

Wednesday, March 31st:
- Ground Kontrol Monthly Free Play Party, 5:00pm until past midnight. $5 cover charge for all the video arcade and pinball games you can play.

Thursday, April 1st:
- Portland First Thursday in downtown Portland, the Pearl and Old Town/Chinatown for opening receptions and art show displays.

- Rose City Rollers Open Tryouts, 6:30pm at the Hangar at Oaks Park. There is no participation fee for tryout, so come on down!

Restaurant.com gift certificates at 80% off now until Wednesday, March 31st: buy a $25 gift certificate for $2, must use the promo code ‘COOK’ at checkout.

2010: 03/29
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Week on the Cheap: Monday, March 22nd – Thursday March 25th

Article of the Week:
“Mark Your Calendars: What’s on Sale When.” From Consumer Reports, provides a nice month-by-month rundown of what to expect on sale. Good bets for this month include digital cameras and small consumer electronics.

Monday, March 22nd:
- Kids on Spring Break? Take a look at Portland Parks and Recreation Spring Break Fun, which offers plenty of cheap drop-in activities and some free ones too, see web site for details. Runs Monday – Friday.

- Book reading “The Story of Stuff,” which “tracks the life of the ‘stuff’ we use every day, from extraction through production, distribution, consumption, and disposal.” 7:30pm at Powell’s City of Books. Free.

Tuesday, March 23rd:
- Someday Incubator, 9:00pm – midnight at the Someday Lounge, free. 21 and over only, sign up for some stage time or just go to check out a variety of open-mic acts and performances. Repeats most Tuesdays.

- Ben and Jerry’s Free Cone Day! 12:00pm – 8:00pm, get one scoop for nada, zilch, zero, gratis!

- Starbucks Free Pastry Day…well, kind of. You have to buy a beverage and you’ll need this coupon and present it to your barista. One more requirement: you’ll need to redeem it before 10:30am.

- Diversity Employment Day Career Fair, 11:00am – 3:00pm at the Lloyd Center Doubletree Hotel. Free admission.

Wednesday, March 24th:
- Catch some tunes by Emily Herring at McMenamins White Eagle Saloon starting at 8:30pm. Free, 21 and over only.

Thursday, March 25th:
- Last Thursday on Alberta Street. There is no official web site, so get the low down from Yelp or read this recent article from the Oregonian about this monthly affair.

2010: 03/22
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Week on the Cheap: Monday, March 15th – Thursday, March 18th

Article of the Week:
- “7 Ways to Live Well on Less,” a super-quick read on seven ideas for saving money with links to other tips.

Monday, March 15th:
- Powell’s third annual Smallpressapalooza runs 5:00pm – 9:30pm at their flagship location with a marathon of readings from some of the best small-press writers of the Northwest and beyond. Free.

Tuesday, March 16th:
- “What’s New in the Old World? How to Make the Most of Your European Travels,” 7:00pm in the Community Room at the Tigard Library. Julie Blackman of Focus On Travel will share the latest ideas for vacationing in Europe this year. Free.

Wednesday, March 17th:
- McMenamins St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Edgefield, Grand Lodge, Kennedy School and Cornelius Pass Roadhouse with free music and festivities. Please see the McMenamins web site for additional details.

- Community Cinema Independent Lens series presents “Dirt! The Movie,” 6:00pm at the University of Oregon Turnbull Center near the Skidmore Fountain MAX stop in Old Town. Free screening.

Thursday, March 18th:
- Print Arts Northwest Third Thursday at the Washington County Museum at the PCC Rock Creek campus. 5:30pm – 8:00pm with light refreshments and local wines, free.

- “Dining Out Guilt Free,” learn how to make better food choices when dining out, presented by Legacy Meridian Community Health Education Center. Free, but preregistration is required, call (503) 335-3500. 7:00pm – 8:30pm.

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