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Article of the Week:
“How to Be a Savvy Cheapskate,” from US News and World Report profiling Jeff Yeager, “America’s Ultimate Cheapskate,” about the most effective ways to economize.

Monday, May 3rd:

- The Friends of the Hillsboro Library continues their Spring Used Book Sale this week until Sunday, May 9th. Look for a special 50-cents off coupon near the information desk that you may use once each day.

Tuesday, May 4th:

- Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Bonnaroo Flavor Release Party with giveaways, music and free samples. Stop by your participating shop between 5:00pm – 7:00pm.

- Hillsboro First Tuesday with Walters Cultural Arts Center opening reception at 6:00pm. Free.

- Free public lecture “Eating Well As A Family,” 6:00pm at Tuality Health Education Center in Hillsboro. Free.

- Book reading of “The Roadmap to 100,” 7:30pm 7:00pm at Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing. Free. From web site: “From Randall Stickrod, a founding editor of Wired magazine, and longevity expert Walter M. Bortz, comes The Roadmap to 100 (Macmillan), which uses cutting-edge research to show that we need to take a second look at our preconceptions about growing old.”

Wednesday, May 5th:

- Cinco de Mayo Festival at Waterfront Park with special activities and musical performances all day 11:00am – 11:00pm. Admission is just $6 per adult.

- 4th Annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Retreat, 9:00am – 2:30pm. Free lunch and door prizes, pre-registration is required by calling Loriann McNeill at (503) 988-3646 to reserve your space.

- World Forestry Center Wondrous Wednesday offers $2 admission for all to the Discovery Museum. Ride the wet-free rapids, try your smoke-jumping skills and discover interesting things about forests all over the world.

- Community Cinema Independent Lens series presents “Horse Boy” at the Turnbull Portland Center. Free screening, starts at 6:00pm.

Thursday, May 6th:

- PCC Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Series at 12:00pm at the Multnomah County Central library. Free lecture “Managing Conflict: Tips, Tricks, Traps, Tools.”

- Portland First Thursday takes place downtown, the Pearl District and Old Town.

Article of the Week:
“Go vegetarian to save money.” Personally, we love our burgers and BBQ ribs too much to give up meat entirely, but this article sure does give us pause to consider having a couple meat-free days during the week! Not only is it easier on the wallet, but over the long term the positive health benefits are hard to deny.

Monday, February 1st:
- Music Millennium presents Community day with free refreshments, special one-day deals, live music and more. The 7:00pm Songwriters Circle features Lisa Mann, Steve Hefter and Jarad Miles.

- Free Denny’s burger and fries for the first 500,000 people who sign up for the new Denny’s Rewards program online here. The free burger and fries will be available for redemption March 1st through March 7th, 2010. Sign up now until February 14th, or until 500,000 have signed up. And you don’t need to be a Rewards program member to take advantage of a free Grand Slam breakfast next week on Tuesday, February 9th!

Tuesday, February 2nd:
- LOST final season premiere at 9:00pm, ABC. Get caught up with a replay of last season’s cliff hanger finale at 8:00pm. The Bagdad will show both on their big screen with doors opening at 7:30pm. Free, 21 and over only.

Wednesday, February 3rd:
- World Forestry Center’s Wondrous Wednesday offers $2.00 admission all day to the Discovery Museum. 10:00am – 5:00pm.

- Film Screening: “Papers” at Lewis and Clark College Templeton Campus Center, Council Chamber. 7:00pm, which will be followed by a panel discussion with film creators, participants, and other experts. Free.

Thursday, February 4th:
- Portland First Thursday monthly art gallery walk in downtown Portland, Old Town and the Pearl District. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, free.

Wednesday event just added:

· Who: Sorel
· What: Apres Ski Trunk Show and Fashion Event
· Where: Columbia Flagship Store, 911 SW Broadway, Portland OR
· When: Wed., Dec. 2, 5:30-7:30pm
· Why: Glam up your footwear wardrobe, mingle, shop and sip the signature drink, the Joan of Arctic (hot cocoa and butterscotch schnapps). Enter to win a $500 Columbia shopping spree and other prizes – drawing at 7pm.
· RSVP: portlandrsvp@sorel.com

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Article of the Week: (a double dose this week just for Cyber Monday)

“How to Prepare for Cyber Monday Deals” A quick read for what to look for and how to plan your strategy for finding all the best Monday buys.

“Where to Find the Best Cyber Monday Deals” Previews specials that big-name retailers are offering.

Monday, November 30th:
- Last Monday History Pub lecture, 7:00pm at McMenamins Kennedy School. Tonight’s lecture is “Women and the First World War,” by Kimberly Jensen of Western Oregon University’s Department of History. Free (but bring some canned food donations for the Oregon Food Bank).

- Restaurant.com has a new holiday promotion for its gift certificates: 80% off $25 gift certificate orders. Use code SAVE at checkout and pay $2.00, now until the end of Monday 11/30.

Tuesday, December 1st:
- Hillsboro First Tuesday Art Walk, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Free.

Wednesday, December 2nd:
- World Forestry Center’s Wondrous Wednesday. $2 admission from 10:00am – 5:00pm in the Discovery Museum, now featuring the special exhibit ‘Coffee: The World In Your Cup.’

- OMSI After Dark. $10 gets you admission from 6:00pm – 10:00pm sans the kids, so 21 and over only. December’s event features pictures with Santa, juggling demonstrations and the Scream exhibit.

Thursday, December 3rd:
- Portland First Thursday, downtown, Old Town/Chinatown and in the Pearl District. Free monthly art gallery hopping and looks like great weather for this month’s edition!