Events

Book signing Friday night at Powell's

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Fri, 2010-03-19 11:29

Here's our interview with the author of this book, Tara Weaver: "Debate 'The Butcher and the Vegetarian.'" Enjoy!

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Do you know where Portland's oldest St. Patrick's Day celebration is?

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2010-03-17 11:46

Experience a wee bit of the Gaelic as Jake's Famous Crawfish celebrates 117 years of St. Patrick's Day festivities.

Get out to the restaurant tonight because it will feature live music, roving bagpipers and a menu laced with Irish fare. It's known as Portland's oldest celebration of St. Patrick's Day.

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Citizens call for police review

Submitted by PDX Volunteer on Mon, 2010-03-15 13:49

PORTLAND, Ore. - Dozens of people gathered Sunday at Portland State University to demand higher standards and better training for those in the Portland Police Bureau. They voiced their concerns to the Citizens Review Committee, shown at the front of the room in the photo above.

Click the video above to see the full story, or find a text version at http://www.katu.com/news/local/87675167.html.

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Festival of Fragrance plant and flower sale

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2010-03-16 18:26

What: Purchase fragrant plants and flowers at the annual spring plant sale at the Lan Su Chinese Garden. Learn Chinese floral artistry using fragrant orchids, explore aromatherapy from a Chinese historical perspective and listen to lectures from plant experts.

When: March 20 through March 31

FOR MORE DETAILS

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Watch an 'America's Got Talent' taping for free at the Keller

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Sun, 2010-03-14 18:16

Join host Nick Cannon and judges Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and Howie Mandel as the country’s best amateur performers in Oregon compete. There are four tapings - two on March 17 and two on March 18.

Click here for your free ticket

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Runners will head downtown for annual Shamrock Run

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Sat, 2010-03-13 19:08

This year's event features 5k, 8k and 15k races, as well as a 3.5-mile fitness walk and 1k kids run/walk. It happens Sunday, March 14 along Waterfront Park. FOR DETAILS

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Brown Bag Lunch & Learn series at the library

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2010-03-18 17:13

Listen to knowledgeable speakers and learn some skills that can help you in your professional life. The series begins in April and will feature:

Using humor in the workplace
Building self-esteem
Three ways to enhance brain health
Managing conflict: Tips, Tricks, Traps and Tools
The cup is always half full

Click here for details...

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Kim Stafford on being a 'pilgrim at home'

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2010-03-19 17:07

What: Part of the pleasure of daily life can be paying attention to the way little events in the outer world can stimulate discoveries in the inner life. Kim Stafford will talk about this experience as a “pilgrim at home,” a seeker after beauties, puzzles, stories, and other encounters savored by daily writing practice. Stafford is the founding director of the Northwest Writing Institute at Lewis and Clark College, and author of a dozen books of poetry and prose. FOR MORE DETAILS

When: Thursday, April 1 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Central Library, U.S. Bank Room

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Bill Nye the Science Guy is in town

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2010-03-11 13:10

The guy who makes science fun was at Vancouver's Skyview High School Thursday morning where he gave a presentation on volcanoes to the school district's 6th graders. The event was invitation only.

He is also slated to be in downtown Portland Thursday evening for another talk on volcano science, specifically as it relates to Mount St. Helens. This appearance is open to the public. Tickets at the door are $25 for adults and $10 for students. A limited number of tickets may be available online at $15 for adults and $5 for students. Kids under 5 are free.

The talk starts at 7 p.m. and is at the First Congregational Church at 1126 S.W. Park.

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Zombies vs. Robots

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2010-03-11 16:46

What: The final battle for pop culture superiority will be waged as Portland area Zombies and Robots gather at Dante's to fight it out in a battle of epic proportions.

When: Saturday, March 13. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Where: Dante's is located at Southwest 3rd and Burnside.

Admission: $10. Donations will benefit the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter. Attendees are encouraged to bring small items such as toothbrushes, crayons, markers, coloring books, travel-size umbrellas, water bottles, etc. - anything that can be given to people in need of disaster relief.