Monday, October 17th:
- Fred Meyer’s 89th Anniversary sale is going on now until Saturday with some great deals such as organic pears and apples for just $.79 per pound, Tillamook 2lb cheese for $4.88, pineapple for $2, 40% off Seventh Generation products, 40% off Amy’s products and other sale pricing.
- It’s opening day! Live horse racing returns to Portland Meadows with a 12:00 post time for the first race. Free admission and free parking.
- Float On One Year Anniversary Party, 5:00pm – 9:00pm with live music, food and wine to celebrate one year of sensory deprivation.
- OMSI Science Pub at McMenamins Bagdad Theater begins at 7:00pm with the presentation “Brainstorm: Exploring the Genesis of Innovation.” Science Pub is open to ages 21+, or minor with adult. $5 suggested donation.

Tuesday, October 18th:
- 4th annual Senior Day at the World Forestry Center, 9:00am – 2:00pm with $2 admission for all seniors 62 and older. There will be vendors, food tastings, bingo, a luau and more.
- Portland’s own super travel site BootsnAll has put together a nationwide event “Meet, Plan, Go!” for those of us that dream of taking a career break and traveling around the world…this is your opportunity to get inspired and meet others just like you. Cost is $15 at the door, 6:00pm start time at downtown Portland’s Ace Hotel.
- OMSI Science Pub at McMenamins Mission Theater presents “Out of the Night and Into the Light: The Secret World of Bats,” beginning at 7:00pm. Science Pub is open to ages 21+, or minor with adult. $5 suggested cover charge, no RSVP or tickets required.

Wednesday, October 19th:
- Smart Saving free lecture series “Dealing with Debt,” 6:30pm – 7:30pm at the Fairview-Columbia Public Library.
- Save Bristol Bay Road Show, 7:00pm at McMenamins Bagdad Theater, free admission but please RSVP on the web site. From web site: “Join us for outdoor gear raffles, food, drinks, and a screening of the award-winning documentary, Red Gold, as you learn more from Alaskan fishermen about the fight to Save Bristol Bay.”
- Free lecture by Stacy Bannerman, author of “When the War Came Home: The Inside Story of Reservists and the Families They Leave Behind,” 6:00pm at the Ecotrust Building in the Pearl.

Thursday, October 20th:
- Community-Wide Disabilities Resource Fair features 50 exhibitors from agencies and organizations that support people with disabilities. No charge to families or individuals. 10:00am – 3:00pm at Village Baptist Church (Murray & Walker Road), in Beaverton.
- 3rd annual “Connecting Communities: Adaptable At Any Age,” 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the Doubletree Lloyd Center. Free event open to the public includes live music, art, displays, award ceremony, food and more.
- Third Thursday in Hillsdale with theme “Brew Ha Ha” features music, special deals and offers, tastings and more.

Monday, October 5th:
- It’s opening day at Portland Meadows with live racing beginning at 12:45pm. Go between 12:00pm – 4:30pm and get a free sandwich ‘The Diplomat.’

- OMSI Science Pub, 7:00pm at McMenamins Bagdad Theater. $2.00 suggested cover charge. Tonight’s topic is “The Changing Face of Animation.”

- Today’s the last day to take the Starbucks VIA™ Taste Challenge. Taste Challenge participants will receive a coupon for a complimentary Tall brewed coffee on their next visit as well as an offer for $1 off a Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew purchase.

Tuesday, October 6th:
- Downtown Hillsboro holds their First Tuesday event with artist receptions and a live soundtrack concert to the 1922 silent vampire film, Nosferatu at the Walters Cultural Arts Center.

Wednesday, October 7th:
- $2.00 admission for all at the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum as part of ‘Wondrous Wednesdays.’ 10:00am – 5:00pm.

Thursday, October 8th:
- It’s Oregon Day of Culture, with numerous events throughout the day including free admission to the Chinese Classical Garden, free admission to the Oregon History Museum, Oregon Ballet Theater open house, a free performance by the Third Angle string quartet and much more.

- The Free Night of Theater promotion ‘sold out’ its initial run of free tickets last week; today is the release of more tickets for more shows, so take a look and see some free performances.

Freebie: Bear Naked granola sample, now until 12/31/09 or until supplies run out. Samples contain approximately one serving size. Limited quantities available. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Click here to take advantage of this offer.

October is Pie month, which means you can get any whole pie to-go (over 30 to choose from!) at Marie Callender’s for $6.99 plus tin or go to an area Shari’s Restaurant and get any classic pie for $7.99 plus tin.