A Dr. Martens boot

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Timber Joey

• Halloween Candy & Wine Pairing | Fri., Oct. 21 - Sun., Oct. 30 | Times vary | Hip Chicks do Wine, 4510 SE 23rd Ave., Portland | $25.00 | Treat yourself to five candies paired with five wines, try the seasonal witch’s brew sangria, or take a to-go kit for a DIY date night.
• Oregon Mandolin Orchestra | Fri., Oct. 21 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Walters Cultural Arts Center , 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro | $20.00 - $23.00 | This performance spans eras and genres to honor the contributions made to mandolin music by Black composers and performers.
• Stammtisch Abend | Fri., Oct. 21 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Deutsches Haus, 5626 NE Alameda St., Portland | Free | Bring a friend and celebrate the end of the week at the German American Society’s monthly meet-up.
• We The Kingdom w/ Cory Asbury | Fri., Oct. 21 | 7 p.m. | Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 SW Borland Rd., Tualatin | $25.00 - $60.00 | The contemporary Christian band will make a stop in the Rose Kingdom after the release of its second album.

• Howloween | Sat., Oct. 22 - Mon., Oct. 31 | 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd., Portland | $19.00 - $24.00 | Costumed trick-or-treaters will learn about healthy wildlife habitats on a fun scavenger hunt that ends with treat bags filled with items from companies using deforestation-free palm oil.
• Marvel Universe of Super Heroes | Sat., Oct. 22 - Sun., Apr. 9 | Times vary | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland | $24.00 - $30.00 | Avengers, assemble! From film props and interactive displays to original comic book pages and a life-sized Hulk, fans of the Marvel universe will be super-charged by this traveling exhibit.

• Lents International Farmers Market | Sun., Oct. 23 - Sun., Nov. 20 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lents International Farmers Market, Southeast 91st Avenue + Southeast Foster Road, Portland | Free | Find fresh, locally grown fruits and veggies at affordable prices, including traditional Mexican produce and Asian greens.
• Portland Film Festival 2022 | Sun., Oct. 23 | 10 a.m.-11 p.m. | 1241 Lloyd Center, Portland | $119.00 - $450.00 | The festival’s 10th anniversary is going out with a flourish.

• Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets | Mon., Oct. 24 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center, 1 N. Center Court St., Portland | $10.00+ | The visiting team is about to find out that the Blazers’ 2022-2023 season will be a golden age.

• 53º | Rain off and on | 96% chance of rain

• Rise: 7:35 a.m.
• Set: 6:14 p.m.

• A new school zone was installed yesterday on Southeast Powell Boulevard near Cleveland High School after Portland City Council approved an emergency ordinance to boost safety measures in the area. ODOT is also looking at whether school zone adjustments need to be made at other schools along state highways. 🚸 (KOIN)

• Work is now underway on PBOT’s East Burnside Rose Lane Project. Commuters should plan for potential lane closures, parking restrictions, and delays during the next year or so as workers extend a bus lane over the Burnside Bridge, install a new traffic signal at Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and more. 🦺

• Snuggle kittens, eat food, and drink beer — all for a good cause. Loyal Legion’s popular Kittens + Beer event benefitting Northwest Animal Companions returns on Sun., Oct. 30. Wear a costume to the beer hall’s Beaverton location; you may even meet a new furry family member while you’re there. 🐱
• A Portland-based troupe of tap musicians will hold its first production in three years. The Skylark Tappers’ 15th full-length concert — “Skylarks on Tap” — takes place Sat., Nov. 12 and Sun., Nov. 13 at Milwaukie’s Chapel Theatre, feet-uring immersive performances that will have audience members… you guessed it… tapping their toes. 👯

• The Portland Thorns will donate all ticket proceeds (after the game and team expenses are covered) from their Sun., Oct. 23 NWSL semifinal playoff match to three local charities chosen by the players. A minimum of $100,000 will be split between Girls on the Run, Girls Inc., and SHE FLIES. 🎟️ (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
• Nonprofit organizations in Gresham can submit applications for the City of Gresham’s Cultural Events Grant Program now through Mon., Oct. 31. Grants up to $7,050 will be awarded this fall to organizations supporting community activities, like performing arts, festivals, and parades.

• Portland-based Steelport Knife Co. will soon start selling its luxury kitchen blades internationally, starting with a Japanese retailer in Tokyo and several stores across Canada. The company, which launched last year, is reportedly the only American cutlery brand carried by a domestic retailer (Sur La Table). 🔪 (Portland Inno)
• Sorel, a footwear brand by Columbia Sportswear Co., is stepping away from downtown Portland. Sorel’s headquarters will move from its 15,000-sqft space on Southwest Broadway to a 24,000-sqft space on Columbia’s Washington County campus in early 2023. A spokesperson said the move “is about growth.” (KGW)

• Just 10 days after the Oregon School Activities Association voted to allow high school athletes to benefit on their “name, image, and likeness,” the two top prep basketball prospects in the state earned endorsement deals with Portland Gear. Seniors Jackson Shelstad (West Linn) and Sofia Bell (Jesuit) are both committed to play for the University of Oregon. (OPB)
• Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has made his first tech startup investment. The six-time NBA All-Star partnered with an online retailer for authenticated sneakers and clothing called KICKS CREW. Lillard will help with sneaker curation and giveaways, the first of which was held in his hometown of Oakland, CA. 👟 (FanNation)

• Here’s a friendly reminder that Halloween is almost here. Have you bought your costume yet? What about the candy? And if you want to be the coolest parent or grandparent on the block — while increasing your trick-or-treater’s nighttime visibility — grab this affordable 100-pack of glow sticks.*

• 37% of prospective homebuyers believe that homeownership will improve their quality of life, according to this recent Financial Wellness Study. Plus, more than 78% are considering buying their first home in the next five years, and 53% want to buy within the next two years. 🏡 *

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