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• Marquam Nature Park Volunteer Ivy Pull Event | Wednesday, Sept. 13 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Marquam Nature Park, Portland | Free | Roll up your sleeves and pull invasive ivy off of the park’s native trees.
• Book & Media Sale | Wednesday, Sept. 13-Sunday, Sept. 17 | Times vary | Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton | Free | Peruse stacks of books, CDs and DVDs, and more to help support the library; Wednesday is for members and teachers, while the general public is welcome Thursday-Sunday.

• Black Curator and Art Administrator Panel | Thursday, Sept. 14 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave., Portland | Free | Join a discussion centered on “Black Artists of Oregon” with the new exhibit’s curator Intisar Abioto and others.
• Let’s Dance Portland | Thursday, Sept. 14 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Oaks Park Dance Pavilion, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland | Free, $3 parking | No partner or previous experience is needed for this night of country two-step with an average of 180 attendees.

• Portland Juggling Festival | Friday, Sept. 15-Sunday, Sept. 17 | Times vary | JaJa PDX, 819 SE Taylor St., Portland | $20-$60 | Think you have a lot up in the air — these talented performers can handle everything from swords to bowling pins.

• Breakside Slabtown Block Party | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 12-9 p.m. | Breakside Brewery - NW Slabtown, 1570 NW 22nd Ave., Portland | Free | Enjoy good brews, live music, local vendors, a dunk tank, games like cornhole and beer pong, and more at this benefit for New Avenues for Youth.

• The Jantzen Beach Carousel has finally found a new home in The Dalles. Located about 1.5 hours from Portland, the Wasco County city’s National Neon Sign Museum will become the iconic merry-go-round’s new caretaker after Restore Oregon’s years-long search. (Portland Tribune)

• Eight food trucks, ranging in fare from quesabirria to tikka masala, will debut at Chill N Fill during its grand opening party Saturday, Sept. 16. This family- and pet-friendly event will include live music, as well as fresh hop beer. More food carts will be added in the future. (Willamette Week)

• More and more signs point toward the Portland Thorns’ sale by the end of the year. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman echoed the statement given recently by Thorns CEO Heather Davis, while also outlining what the league looks for in prospective buyers. The team’s estimated value is $60 million. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live + Portland Business Journal)

• A Plaid Pantry in Northeast Portland will be the test site for Electric Era’s PowerNode, an EV fast-charging technology developed by the Seattle start-up. If their speed, reliability, and return on investment pan out as expected, the convenience store’s CEO Jonathan Polonsky could see adding them to 20-30 locations. (Portland Inno)

• September, when green beer flows and shamrocks fill the air. Wait, what? This Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m., Kell’s Brewery (210 NW 21st Ave.) will host its annual Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day celebration, featuring Irish dancers, bagpipes, food/drink specials, and donations for the Center for Medically Fragile Children.

• Well, it appears that our August news quiz had most of you stumped. Out of 75 participants, only two of our readers scored a score of 9/10. Congrats to Carolyn P. and Brian F. — you both really know your Portland headlines.

• Dramatic and moody, yet tranquil and grounded. Are we describing ourselves, or Sherwin-Williams’ Color of the Month for September 2023? Discover the color for your next home project.^

• Looking for the perfect group outing for teams, coworkers, families + more? Axe the stress of party planning, and take your crew to Blade & Timber Axe Throwing instead — you’ll enjoy delicious food, drinks, and axe-throwing fun. Book your private event for the holidays.*

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• Get hands on with kitchen tools. This improves motor skills, self confidence, and so many other things.
• Know children are capable. Adults can model the correct and safe ways to do things, but they will learn faster if they can do the problem solving on their own — even if this sometimes means a bigger mess.
• Focus on farm-to-table food literacy. Children are more likely to taste and enjoy a recipe when they feel like a part of the process from start to finish.
• Highlight the many life skills that can be taught. In the kitchen, they gain independence, plus math and science skills. They also learn to clean up, reinforcing respect for the workspace and themselves.

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• Kathyphantastic items are perfect for spicing up your wardrobe, water bottle, or fridge. From unique magnets to art prints, shop the collection.

• The internet’s favorite tumbler — the 40-oz. Stanley Quencher — is in stock in cute colors like pool, jade, and orchid.

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• It doesn’t get more luxurious than the Drowsy sleep mask, which is silky smooth on skin and completely light-blocking for the deepest sleep.