• Clothes must be clean.
• They have to be wearable.
• No holes or wear and tear are allowed.
• Don’t even try bringing stinky items (you will be turned away).
• Underwear, socks and hosiery, or bras are not accepted (unless they’re still in the original packaging).
• Kids clothing will not be taken.

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Other things to know

• SnackFest | Friday, Sept. 15-Sunday, Sept. 17 | Times vary | 100 SE Alder St., Portland | $0-$175 | Sample delectable morsels from local vendors, stumble upon secret pop-ups, and meet the makers behind your favorite foods and drinks.
• Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter | Friday, Sept. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland | $35 | Be a part of these musicians’ journey to set a world record: 50 shows, one in each of the 50 states, in less than 50 days.

• Central Eastside Beach & Riverside Cleanup | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | 1600 SE Second Ave., Portland | Free | Put on your gloves and bring along any available resources (garbage bags, buckets, trash grabbers, etc.) to help keep our waterway clean and litter free.
• Portland Thorns vs. OL Reign | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison St., Portland | $60 | Build a bonfire, build a bonfire, put Seattle at the top — get ready to cheer on the home squad in this high-stakes rivalry match up.

• Yoga in the Park | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Mt. Tabor Park, SE Salmon St., Portland | $10 | This vinyasa flow-style class will seamlessly integrate breath and movement; it’s suitable for beginners and seasoned yogis alike.
• Buffy Bingo Night | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 6:30 p.m. | The 4th Wall PDX, 1445 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland | $5 | Sink your fangs into this night of snacks, drinks, and themed prizes as you test your knowledge of the vampire-slaying show.

• On Saturday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m., in Laurelhurst Park, the Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s (HDSA) PacificWest Region will host its Team Hope Walk. The annual fundraiser takes place across 100 cities, raising millions for people affected by the genetic brain disease that’s like “having ALS, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s all at once.”

• Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins tonight at sundown and runs until Sunday, Sept. 17. Traditionally, it is celebrated with candle lighting ceremonies, festive meals of challah bread and honeyed apples, prayer services that involve the sounding of a ram’s horn (shofar), and abstaining from creative activity.

• Wine Enthusiast’s list of the nation’s best wine shops in 2023 featured a splash of rosé (and the Rose City). St. Johns’ 45th Parallel Wines made the grade for its role as a community gathering place, hosting live music, art shows, and neighborhood meetings. Plus, there’s always room on the “sherry train.” (Wine Enthusiast)

• Thousands of salmon migrate up the Columbia River each September — on Monday, over 22,000 chinook were counted at the Bonneville Dam. Cheer them on from the visitor center (on the Washington side) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. (The Columbian)

• Tomorrow, Warby Parker will open a new store in Nob Hill, just down the street from its now-closed Do Good Arcade location. The larger space will enable opticians to provide eye exams and display more products, including glasses, sunglasses, contacts, and accessories. Murals by illustrator Carson Ellis will adorn the walls.

• ICYMI, Literary Arts recently announced the author lineup for the 2023 Portland Book Festival, happening on Saturday, Nov. 4. Over 80 established and emerging authors will be appearing including: Naomi Alderman, Mitchell S. Jackson, Michael Lewis, Tim O’Brien, and Viet Thanh Nguyen. Grab fest passes.*

• Rep your favorite team and kick off the 2023 football season at Blade & Timber. Enjoy craft cocktails, tasty lumbersnacks + watch your team dominate the gridiron. Bonus: Get 15% off your reservation every Sunday throughout football season when you wear your team’s jersey.*

• It’s been a record-hot summer — and we still haven’t drank water since 1997. But this water brand makes us want to actually stay hydrated. It’s infused with fruit essences and has zero calories, diet sweeteners, and sugar, and still manages to taste great. New customers score 36 bottles for $36 + free shipping.*

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