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.

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.

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.

Monday, January 4th:
- Health Week at Pioneer Courthouse Square, starting Monday the 4th – Monday the 11th. From 10:00am – 3:00pm each day a different organization will be on hand with informational resources on healthy living. Organizations include the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, The American Heart Association and more.

Tuesday, January 5th:
- Learn to Curl Open House, 7:00pm at Lloyd Center Ice Arena. Brought to you by the Evergreen Curling Club. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for under 18, and $20 for the family. Limited to 40 participants. Find out about this Winter Olympic sport and then try it out.

- The Career Circle, presented by Umpqua Bank. 6:30pm – 8:00pm at the Pearl District Umpqua Bank located at 1139 NW Lovejoy, free. See web site for full description.

- “Eat Your Way To Happiness,” book reading at Powell’s Cedar Hills Crossing, 7:00pm, free.

Wednesday, January 6th:
- Wonderous Wednesday at the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum. Admission is just $2.00 per person on the first Wednesday each month (please note that there is also a $2 parking fee).

- Community Cinema Program featuring the film “Young @ Heart,” free screening at 7:00pm at the Turnbull Center in Old Town.

Thursday, January 7th:
- Portland First Thursday, art galleries in downtown, Old Town and the Pearl open up their doors for an evening of art, music, wine and socializing.

· 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!

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.