Sample and learn from over thirty exhibitors at Portland’s inaugural fermentation festival, TONIGHT, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, at the Billy Frank, Jr. Conference Center, located at 721 NW 9th Ave in Portland. This event, which includes special guest Sandor Ellix Katz, author of Wild Fermentation, is open to whatever you want to bring -- fermented food and drink to share, products to sell, recipes, cultures etc. Or don't bring anything at all -- just come and enjoy some late summer skill sharing, talking, eating and drinking of all sorts of tasty food and drink. More information at ecotrust.org
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Portland's Love Makes A Family will host two booths at the Oregon State Fair from August 28th to September 7th, and is looking for volunteers or teams to host their Equality Booth, and their Peace Booth. Both booths will have fun activities for kids, stickers, and helpful handouts for the public. This is a great opportunity to represent Portland's diversity at the state fair. Fair admission will be provided. More information at 503- 228-3970 or Info@LMfamily.org Love Makes A Family works to create a supportive environment within our communities and to provide a public voice for all families, especially those subjected to social, economic and legal discrimination due to sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.
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Volunteer at a park this weekend and help keep Portland Parks pesticide-free! Saturday, August 29, 10:00 until noon Hillside Park (653 NW Culpepper Terr) Sunday, August 30, 1:00 until 3:00 Midland Park (SE 122nd and Morrison). We will be replacing the use of pesticides by weeding in the park. Tools and gloves will be provided. Families are welcome. Please respond to
portland@pesticide.org or 503-423-7549 if you have any questions.
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