More Weekend Fun
"Sandy Oktoberfest", Friday, September 9, 5PM-10:30PM, Saturday, September 10, 11AM-11PM, and Sunday, October 11, 10:30AM- 4:30PM, St. Michael's Church, 18090 SE Langensand Rd., Sandy, OR. "The Sandy Oktoberfest includes the following venues:
"Festival of Nations", Saturday, September 10, and Sunday, September 11, 10AM-5PM, with a Pow Wow at 6PM Saturday night, Cascade Locks Marine Park, 44 Wa Na Pa Street, Port of Cascade Locks, OR. Free. "Cascade Locks and Warm Springs welcome the Yakama Nation, Nez Perce and Umatilla as well as other indigenous performers such as the Halau, Chinelos, Aztec and Hawaiian dancers. The dancers will all participate in a celebration of cultural heritage and tradition. The festival is also a time to learn about salmon restoration and stewardship of the and Columbia River. On Sat. the 10th there will be the 10K Salmon Run to Eagle Creek, also available will be a 1 mile Fun Walk on Thunder Island. The Run commemorates the return of the fall salmon. Registration starts at 7:00 AM in the Cascade Locks Marine Park. Featured on this year’s event poster, is a painting by Stephanie Baptiste, she a 15 year old Nez Perce student. “The Gorge represents my culture, I am Nez Perce and the River was an important part of my heritage. I think it is important that the remaining land should be untouched and undamaged.” Stephanie’s statement ties in perfectly with the message of Gorge 25. The 25th annual celebration of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Act, is being recognized this year, with many events throughout the Gorge. On Sunday the Festival is proud to present Elizabeth Furse as a speaker on Peace and tribal affairs. Elizabeth cofounded the Oregon Peace Institute and successfully lobbied for the Coquille, Klamath and Grand Ronde tribes to receive federal recognition. The Festival of Nations is a family friendly event with kid’s crafts and hands on projects, there will also be Cultural and Heritage groups performing traditional and cultural demonstrations. Both Sat. and Sunday will be full of actives such as a Mini Pow Wow, traditional stick games, ceremonial dance, traditional canoe entry, storytelling, tribal vendors, flute players and food." http://gorgeguide.com/eventlist/details/3216-festival-of-nations.html
"Tomato Festival", Saturday, September 10, 11AM-4PM, Farmington Gardens, 21815 SW Farmington Rd., Beaverton. "Sample dozens of varieties of tomatoes, enter our tomato contest, join in the fun in the Kid’s Corner, Plan to enter our Tomato Contest (Best in Show; Biggest in Show; Most Peculiar; Prettiest/Most Perfect Tomato), and these scheduled activities: 9am Class – What to do in the Garden in September – new to gardening? We will guide you to all the important garden projects for September. 11am Class – Tomato Talk – learn which varieties are best for this area, and strategies for getting the earliest, best yield possible. A staff member will lead this discussion. 2-4pm Demonstration – Cooking with Chef Dan. Chef Dan, from the Oregon Culinary Institute, returns with his favorite seasonal tomato recipes. Samples and recipes included. http://www.farmingtongardens.com/news.html "Under the Autumn Moon Festival", Saturday, September 10, 11AM-5PM, NW Everett St. and 2nd Ave., Pdx. Free. "In China, Japan and Southeast Asia, and Asian communities around the world, friends and relatives gather in September to celebrate mid- autumn and a successful harvest with offerings such as melons and round 'moon cakes' in honor of the moon. The free public Festival will feature all-day stage performances with multi-cultural dances, Chinese music, Chinese puppet show, martial arts demonstrations, Japanese Taiko, calligraphy, moon cakes, free acupuncture and massage demonstrations, qigong, free hands-on Asian cultural arts and craft activities for children, a variety of food vendors, as well as FREE admission to the Lan Su Yuan (Chinese Garden) for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and older." http://www.portlandchinesetimes.com/images/doc/2011%20UTAM%20Sponsor%20Benefit%20letter.pdf |
"Festival of Nations", Saturday, September 10, and Sunday, September 11, 10AM-5PM, with a Pow Wow at 6PM Saturday night, Cascade Locks Marine Park, 44 Wa Na Pa Street, Port of Cascade Locks, OR. Free. "Cascade Locks and Warm Springs welcome the Yakama Nation, Nez Perce and Umatilla as well as other indigenous performers such as the Halau, Chinelos, Aztec and Hawaiian dancers. The dancers will all participate in a celebration of cultural heritage and tradition. The festival is also a time to learn about salmon restoration and stewardship of the and Columbia River. On Sat. the 10th there will be the 10K Salmon Run to Eagle Creek, also available will be a 1 mile Fun Walk on Thunder Island. The Run commemorates the return of the fall salmon. Registration starts at 7:00 AM in the Cascade Locks Marine Park. Featured on this year’s event poster, is a painting by Stephanie Baptiste, she a 15 year old Nez Perce student. “The Gorge represents my culture, I am Nez Perce and the River was an important part of my heritage. I think it is important that the remaining land should be untouched and undamaged.” Stephanie’s statement ties in perfectly with the message of Gorge 25. The 25th annual celebration of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Act, is being recognized this year, with many events throughout the Gorge. On Sunday the Festival is proud to present Elizabeth Furse as a speaker on Peace and tribal affairs. Elizabeth cofounded the Oregon Peace Institute and successfully lobbied for the Coquille, Klamath and Grand Ronde tribes to receive federal recognition. The Festival of Nations is a family friendly event with kid’s crafts and hands on projects, there will also be Cultural and Heritage groups performing traditional and cultural demonstrations. Both Sat. and Sunday will be full of actives such as a Mini Pow Wow, traditional stick games, ceremonial dance, traditional canoe entry, storytelling, tribal vendors, flute players and food." http://gorgeguide.com/eventlist/details/3216-festival-of-nations.html
"Wonderful World of Bugs", Sunday, September 11, 1PM- 2:30PM, Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 SE 122nd Ave., Pdx. $5 per person or $20 for a family of four or more. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.leachgarden.org/pages/events.php "Kristie Reddick & Jessica Honaker are the “The Bug Chicks” – two entomologists who teach about the world of insects and spiders with fun videos and workshops. In this hour and a half workshop you’ll meet their live animals, go on a bug hunt in Leach Garden’s meadows and pond and stream, and get an up-close look at insects through the microscope! To learn more about The Bug Chicks, go to www.thebugchicks.com. Parents, if your children are afraid of bugs, Kristie and Jessica can turn fear into fascination!" "Christians and Muslims To Make World Record This 9/11", Sunday, September 11, 10AM-3PM, George Rogers Park, 611 State St., Lake Oswego. Free. "Come together with members of the Muslim Community to be a part of a World record for Peace. When the Rev. Barry Dennis, founder of the Coexist Celebration of Portland, and Harris Zafar, an international spokesman for the Muslim community, met at the Rizwan Muslim mosque during the observation of the Islam tradition of Ramadan, they talked about the importance of the near-approaching 10-year observance of 9/11. In answer to their question: 'What can we do to make a statement of peace, forgiveness and acceptance?' they came up with the idea to lead any and all people willing to participate in an ancient prayer ritual that is usually reserved just for Muslims with the thought: 'Imagine hundreds of people, of all backgrounds, coming together to send a message of peace, acceptance and love.' This service also will honor those who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks -- and their families -- and reflect on the good that has emerged from that day. The free event will feature special music at 10:30 a.m, followed by the service and a bring-your-own picnic gathering on Sun, Sept. 11, at George Rogers Park, corner of Ladd and South State streets in Lake Oswego. Harris Zafar will lead us through the prayer ritual of Salat with what we believe will be the largest inter-faith gathering in history to participate in this very special Muslim prayer, Kathleen Verigin will take us through a meditation to commemorate 9/11. Included will be speakers and musicians from the greater spiritual community. Remembrance Ceremony: The Lake Oswego Fire Department will host the event from 1-3 p.m. Sun, Sept. 11, at the Millennium Park Plaza, 200 First St., Lake Oswego. The fire chaplain will read the Fireman’s Prayer, the ladder truck will display the American flag, there will be a bugle player and possibly pipes and drums, and all of the names of the New York firefighters who died as a result of the attack will be read. Lake Oswego police officers will be present to read the names of the fallen police officers. http://coexistcelebration.org/coexist__september_11__2001_ten_years_later Many Portland area communities are planning special commemorations of the September 11 tragedy. http://www.oregonlive.com/ is a good place to search for one near you. |
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