"Method Writing: The Systematic Approach to Creative Writing" : This workshop will focus on overcoming the various perils of writing: like lack of motivation, writer's block, and wanting to slam your head into your computer, by applying the structure of the Scientific Method to the creative process. You will also write and read other's stuff in a comfortable workshop setting. This workshop will be held every Thursday, 7:00 pm, starting TONIGHT, for six weeks. More information at 512-299-4144. or frankflaton@gmail.com
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Efforts to fund start-up costs for the Montavilla Food Co-op in the East Tabor Neighborhood are well underway with “Folk for Food,” a benefit concert at the Milepost 5 creative community on Friday, Sept. 24, from 7-11 p.m at 823 NE 82nd Ave. in Portland. This would be the first new food co-op in Portland since 2001. The evening will include fun, food, festivities and folk music provided by Lillian Soderman, Felecia and the Dinosaur, Bootz Orchestra, and The Happening. there will be a sliding scale donation at the door. More information at montavillacoop.org
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Friends of PDX Chinatown presents "Music under the Autumn Moon," a free multicultural concert in Chinatown, featuring Yat Sing Music Club (Cantonese opera), Third Angle, PDX Cello Project, en Taiko, New Music Ensemble, Classical Revolution, Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers and Matt Sheehy. A community potluck will take place on Saturday, September 25th, from 6-8 PM at 317 NW Davis. This event is free of charge and open to all. More information at pdxchinatown.org
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