Get a run in before the big feast

Turkey trots in Portland

Adults and children getting ready to run a 5k on Thanksgiving.

Runners, on your mark... | Photo via ORRC + Lester Tsai

With under three weeks until Thanksgiving is upon us, it’s time to start gathering the flock. And if you’re inspired to run, walk, or trot while your family and friends are visiting this holiday, check out these four Thanksgiving turkey trots happening around Portland.

🦃 Hood to Coast Turkey Trot | Wed., Nov. 23 | 6 p.m. | Portland International Raceway | $40+ | Enjoy Winter Wonderland holiday lights during this family-friendly 5k.

🦃 ORRC Turkey Trot at the Zoo | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 7:30 a.m. | Oregon Zoo Main Gate, 4001 SW Canyon Rd.| $37+ | Travel between the Oregon Zoo + International Rose Test Garden on this 4-mile course.

🦃 Tofurky Trot | Thurs., Nov. 24 | 7:30 a.m. | Oaks Park Dance Pavillion, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way | $35+ | Join Northwest Veg in supporting Oregon-based animal sanctuaries in this trot-at-your-own-pace 5k.

🦃 Clark County Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 8 a.m. | Salmon Creek Regional Park/Klineline Pond, 1112 NE 117th St., Vancouver, WA | $25+ | Choose between a 5k or 10k in support of the Clark County Food Bank.

And for those itching to double knot those laces + explore Portland, check out the 4T Trail — a circuit around Portland via trails, trolley, train, and tram. But pace yourself. 👟

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Friday, Nov. 11

“It’s A Wonderful Life Jr. The Musical” | Friday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 13 | Times vary | Eastside Theater, 3445 SE Hillyard Rd., Gresham | $10-$15 | This adaptation of Frank Capra’s classic film, performed and written for youth theater will remind you that every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings.
“King of the Yees” | Friday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 20 | Times vary | Imago Theatre, 17 SE Eighth Ave., Portland | $45 | Your eyes will be glued to the stage as this play takes you on a madcap journey through Chinatown.

Saturday, Nov. 12

Ankeny Alleyway Makers Market | Saturday, Nov. 12-Saturday, Dec. 24 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Southwest Ankeny Street, Portland | Free | Support local artists and creators by shopping the vendor stalls in Old Town’s pedestrian-only alley, then grab a bite to eat at a nearby restaurant.
“Dog Man: The Musical” | Saturday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Nov. 20 | Times vary | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland | $15-$36 | Follow along on this epic adventure featuring musically-driven performances with the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and all hero.

Sunday, Nov. 13

Lents International Farmers Market | Sunday, Nov. 13, Sunday, Nov. 20 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lents International Farmers Market, Southeast 91st Avenue + Southeast Foster Rdoad, Portland | Free | Find fresh, locally grown fruits and veggies at affordable prices, including Mexican produce and Asian greens.
“Perspectives” | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave., Portland | $22-$25 | Take a look back at the 2020 protests through the eyes of local BIPOC photographers.

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Today Is

Veterans Day, a federal holiday commemorating people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Expect various closures related to the holiday, and help honor our military personnel by attending the Portland Veterans Day Parade. 🇺🇸

Eat

Pinolo Gelato — in partnership with Wellspent Market — released a seasonal Olio Nuovo gelato flavor that will be exclusively available to Portlanders at both shops for the next two weeks only. The flavor consists of sweet cream, chocolate, hazelnut, and Sicilian olive oil — available in pints and half pints. 🍨

Closing

Sasquatch Brewery announced that it will close its beer and cider production facility in Northwest Portland because of financial reasons. The business will continue to operate its Hillsdale restaurant — 6440 SW Capitol Hwy. — and is offering overstock beverages at low prices for home delivery. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Transit

Starting tomorrow, Nov. 12 through Saturday, Nov. 19, the TriMet MAX Blue Line will close some of its Hillsboro routes as the A Better Red project track work begins. Buses will only run from Orenco Station to Cleveland Avenue, with shuttle buses serving riders at the closed stations between Orenco and Hatfield Government Center. 🚎 (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Development

Renovation projects at Newberg High School, Catalyst High School, and Edwards Elementary School will be completed by the start of the next school year. NHS will have a new two-story building, Catalyst will be the new home of the Chehalem Online Academy, and Edwards will open a new kitchen, cafeteria, music room, and more. 🏫 (Portland Business Tribune)

Sports

Remember how we recently wrote about the famous PDX airport carpets? Well, the Trail Blazers must have read our story. The NBA team officially dropped its 2022-23 Nike NBA City Edition jersey this week, featuring the former airport carpet as the inspiration for the design. 🏀

Learn

Tomorrow, Nov. 12, the Portland Audubon will host an optics event from 12-4 p.m. with local business Leupold & Stevens, Inc. This fifth-generation, family owned business based in Beaverton will hold product demonstrations, host a Digiscoping 101 workshop, and share its history of being in the optics business for 70 years. 🔭

Show

Dirtwire — the American band known for their use of uncommon musical instruments — announced they will perform at Wonder Ballroom on Saturday, Jan. 28 alongside Lapa and Bloomurian. Tickets for the Ghostcatcher Tour go on sale today.

Cause

Portland Spirit Cruises is hosting its Bring your Socks to the Docks event to benefit Project Lemonade. Locals can drop off new pairs of socks at its office — 110 SE Caruthers St. — before the end of the year to continue the tradition of connecting 15,000 pairs of socks with local foster children. 🧦

Travel

Two words: Pineapple Cottage. This Hakalau, Hawaii Vrbo has sweeping ocean views, an outdoor hanging bed for lounging, and is on a fruit farm (think: lemons, oranges, lychee, and pineapple at your fingertips). Book as a January getaway or as the best holiday gift ever for only $175 avg/night. 🍍*

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A holiday staple fir Portland’s ‘Living Room’

The Pioneer Courthouse Square Christmas tree has arrived

A tall fir tree stands in a city square at night, decorated with colored lights and topped with a star.

The Pioneer Square Christmas tree will soon be dazzling with more than 14,000 colorful LED lights. | Photo by Anthony Ho

For the 38th year in a row, a Douglas fir tree has made its way to Pioneer Courthouse Square. 🌲

The tree — donated by the Oregon-based Stimson Lumber Company — stands 75 ft tall and weighs 8,500 pounds. Stimson Lumber Company has harvested and delivered downtown Portland’s Christmas tree for 21 years.

While the tree is standing proudly downtown, it’s still awaiting decorations, including more than 14,000 colorful LED lights. The tree’s arrival marks the start of the holiday season and “a more joyous time of year” for many Portlanders. 🎄

Gather around the tree with Santa on Friday, Nov. 25 for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony — which was held virtually in past COVID-19 pandemic years — from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The event features Santa flipping the light switch + a sing-along with Thomas Lauderdale from Pink Martini, chorale singers, and other local musicians. 🎶

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Trevor.

Editor’s pick: Did you know that the Portland Water Bureau has over 2,000 miles of pipes underneath the city and installed over 32,000 ft of new pipes last year? 💧

Check out this post from the bureau that shows the five steps city workers take to clean up our waterways and remove outdated equipment from right underneath our feet. 🚰

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