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Editor’s Note
Happy weekend, Portland — this is City Editor Ben. Today, I’ll be raising a glass to the harvest season with a visit to TopWire Hop Project, an alfresco beer garden surrounded by hop vines. I also have a visit to Champoeg State Heritage Area and the Portland Greek Festival on the docket. My family is in town too — which is a great reminder to call or hug your loved ones.
 
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Teenagers dressed in traditional Greek garb dance in a half circle with hands and arms linked.

The Portland Greek Festival is back for the 71st year | Dig into cuisine like gyros and spanakopita, and enjoy traditional folk dance performances, church tours, and the Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum. Join the celebration today and tomorrow at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

The Moda Center in Portland, Oregon is adorned with a sign that says we are all trail blazers.

New Zone V parking district protects residents and restricts Rose Quarter eventgoers | You have to find a new path to Blazers games if you typically park in the Eliot neighborhood, as several blocks now cap street parking at two hours, from 5-10 p.m. every day, October through May.

A black and white photos shows the St. Johns Bridge during construction, missing it's deck with cables hanging down from the span between two arches.

Get in touch with history at Portland City Archives’ open house | On Saturday, Oct. 12, members of the public are invited to the free, all-ages “Building Bridges” event. Peruse the collections, participate in trivia games and demonstrations of how to use the online database, and even bring photographs and other materials of historic significance from home to digitize them at a family archive scanning station.
 
Events
This Weekend
  • The Not So Scary Faire | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Wonderwood Springs | Free | Bring your littles to enjoy Bard Story Time, meet some friendly goats, get their faces painted, enter a costume contest, and more.
  • Pink Warrior Zumba Fundraiser | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 1-4 p.m. | Pioneer Courthouse Square | Donation based | Join this dance party to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer.
  • Cirque du Soleil: “KOOZA” | Saturday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Portland Expo Center | $36+ | Don’t miss the final days of daring acrobatics, hilarious clowning, and universal themes of fear + power under the big top.
  • Portland Timbers vs. FC Dallas | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 4 p.m. | Providence Park | $33+ | The hometown squad held on for dear life to not get bucked out of the wild card playoff spot; now, can they rise above eight in the seeding?
  • Portland Adult Spelling Bee Competition | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Advice Booth | $10+ | H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S, hilarious. That’s what this single-error elimination bar competition is bound to be, with cocktails and cash prizes to boot.
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  • Portland Latin American Film Festival | Wednesday, Oct. 9-Sunday, Nov. 24 | Times vary | Hollywood Theatre | $7+ | “Beyond the border there is a new cinema to discover” — and it comes to life across eight screenings.
  • Forest Field Day: Miraculous Mushrooms | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 1 p.m. | Hoyt Arboretum | $12+ | Kids ages 5-14 are invited to explore the fungi found among the trees and along the trails, while playing games, journaling, telling stories, and more.
  • Michael Kiwanuka w/ Brittany Howard | Friday, Oct. 11 | 6 p.m. | McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale | $50+ | Close out the concerts on the lawn season with this show from the “Cold Little Heart” singer.
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News Notes
Development
  • If you’re having a hard time picturing what a new Interstate Bridge would look like, these renderings might help. Although no design is set in stone, these photo simulations offer a look at how much higher the replacement could be built, among other potential features, from various perspectives. (KGW)
Pets
  • October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, so in that spirit, the Oregon Humane Society has reduced adoption fees not only for canines but also for cats, rabbits, and other “pocket pets.” During the process, adoption counselors will work with adopters to find the right fit regarding lifestyle and respective needs.
Announced
  • Portland will host the NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament for a second time in four years. For the 2028 postseason, teams will travel from across the country to the City of Roses for the regional round, featuring six games across March 24-27. (KGW)
Weather
  • Is it finally cool in here or is it just us? Regardless if you’re an autumn aficionado or not, you may be curious about what’s in store for Portland this season. Check out our fall weather outlook for predictions on what may be headed our way.
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Regional
  • Have you ever made a Portland faux pas like mispronouncing a certain sofa-adjacent street name? We’ve all been there. Here are all the unwritten rules Portlanders should know about the city, according to PDXtoday readers.
Sports
  • There will be a fair bit of familiarity on the field when Michigan State and head coach Jonathan Smith make the Friday night trip to Autzen Stadium. But what do the visitors have to do for a shot at winning? Locked On Ducks breaks down the keys to the game.
     
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    Two people cheers their tasting glasses of cider at an outdoor picnic table.

    The Gorge White House offers tastings of its eight hard fruit ciders.

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    We hope you’ve packed your appetite for a foodie foray into the Hood River Fruit Loop, a 35-mile scenic drive featuring dozens of on-the-farm fruit stands, wineries, breweries and cideries in the Hood River Valley.

    Mt. View Orchards & Brewery
    No Hood River Fruit Loop adventure is complete without live music, artisanal pizza + mountain vistas. This third-generation farm provides all three at its tasting room, along with craft beer, cider, and wine. Don’t forget to pick some flowers and produce to take home.

    The Gorge White House Cafe
    Chef Jack Kennedy, a student of Le Cordon Bleu in France + Australia, uses produce harvested on site and sources other ingredients locally, like burgers made with Mt. Shadow beef. Pro tip: Try the blueberry sausage flatbread or seasonal veggie burger.

    Apple Valley BBQ
    You’ll find cherry wood-smoked pulled pork sandwiches + quesadillas, jalapeno corn fritters, wings with housemade sauce, fully loaded salads, ribs, and plenty of meatless options. Pro tip: If you stop by on a Friday or Saturday night, get the smoked prime rib.
     
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