• Long walks on Couch
• The sight of a blinking crosswalk sign
• Getting where you’re going safely

• Understanding of transportation and urban design issues
• Geographic diversity across Portland
• Experience in economic development, disability advocacy, racial justice, recreation, youth engagement, and other areas of interest
• Being relatively new to participating on civic committees
• Ability to listen and consider other perspectives

• Outside Van x Ecliptic Brewing Van-O-Ween | Friday, Oct. 27 | 5-9 p.m. | Ecliptic Brewing, 825 N. Cook St., Portland | Free | What’s creepier than a van? Kidding aside, this family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating, a costume contest, haunting music, and of course beer.
• Portland Trail Blazers vs. Orlando Magic | Friday, Oct. 27 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center, 1 N. Center Court St., Portland | $18+ | Be there for No. 3 pick Scoot Henderson’s debut in front of the Rip City faithful.

• 5K Zombie Run | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 9-11 a.m. | Foot Traffic Sellwood, 1260 SE Lambert St., Ste. 101, Portland | Free | Run, walk, or lurch in this event with a scavenger hunt twist, raffle prizes, and a costume contest.
• Howl-O-Ween | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 12-3 p.m. | Lucky Labrador Brew Pub, 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland | Suggested $10 donation | Get a professional portrait taken of you and your costumed canine, dig into tasty treats, and win prizes at this fundraiser for DoveLewis animal hospital.
• Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante | Saturday, Oct. 28-Monday, Oct. 30 | Times vary | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland | $25-$139 | Start your weekend with string music at the symphony.

• Sunday Morning Halloween BINGO | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Siren Theater, 3913 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland | $10-$20 | If you think this is a chance to laugh, sip mimosas, and show off your spooky style, well... Bingo.

• Andy Grammer | Monday, Oct. 30 | 8 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Portland | $35 | The Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter is in town to perform hits like “Honey, I’m Good” and “Good to Be Alive.”

• Trick or Treat with the Troll | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 4-8 p.m. | Nordic Northwest, 8800 SW Oleson Rd., Portland | Free | Say hello to Ole Bolle and search for sweets on the stoops of traditional stugas (Nordic cottages) in the woods at this family friendly night.

• The Moth Mainstage in Portland | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland | $25-$85 | Literary Arts and The Moth are bringing a new lineup of storytellers to Portland — grab tickets and look forward to an evening of storytelling.*

• St. Johns will be the location of the latest Temporary Alternative Shelter Site, according to Mayor Ted Wheeler. To bridge the gap to more permanent housing, the site will offer tent camping and pods, plus space for RVs and other vehicles. It will open in the coming months. (KOIN)

• This Saturday morning at OMSI, meteorologists from across the Portland region will attend the 31st Annual Winter Weather Forecast Conference, giving presentations and predictions on the upcoming chilly season. The general public is invited to this free event, but take caution — sub-freezing temps are expected. (Portland Tribune + The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• The University of Oregon campus in Northeast Portland will host a pop-up library location until next summer. This will help fill the absence of services — like internet access and printing/scanning — while several Multnomah County branches undergo renovations. (Portland Tribune)

• Authentic Mexican breads, ultralight camping trailers, and a mental health/wellness app — these were all products featured at the Pitch Latino event earlier this week. Nine local entrepreneurs shared their stories and received funding, with Barro taking home the top prize of $10,000. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• Got a million dollars burning a hole in your pocket? Well, here’s how you could spend it on the Portland housing market — each of these homes sold for at least double the median price. (Portland Business Journal)

• If staying at the Ritz Carlton will forever be out of your budget — we can relate — at least we can fantasize thanks to this video tour of Portland’s first 5-star hotel. The long-anticipated skyscraper will open on Tuesday, Oct. 31. (KOIN)

• 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.*

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