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Chalk Art Festival Sidewalks come to life in Forest Grove

Not Your Average Joe Confessions of a Balloon Artist

Ritchie Young Performs at The Grand Lodge

Warrior Dash Runneth Over

Linda Hornbuckle Sings at Tualatin Riverfront Festival

Calendar Listings

Virgina Woolf and the Creative Process Calendar p. 14

Paul Mathenia Art on Broadway Gallery p. 8

Chalk Art in Forest Grove p. 4

Warriors invade Washington County p. 10 3

The colorful event returns to the city sidewalks of Forest Grove this month

with designs ranging from simple ray sidewalks will explode stick figures to highly detailed with color this month at the 21st masterpieces. annual Sidewalk Chalk Art FestiAlong with the sidewalk chalk val in Forest Grove. Anyone and art, participants and spectators at everyone can participate at this this event are treated to a whole event which runs from 8 a.m. to 4 host of entertainment. “Not your p.m. on Saturday September 17. average Joe” Mishkin will dazzle For a $10 fee, groups or inchildren and adults alike with his dividuals can purchase a square balloon animals and hats. Eartha of sidewalk in downtown Forest the Ecological Clown will enGrove. Along with the 4’ x 4’ tertain and educate the crowd. piece of asphalt comes a tray of Musical entertainment will be colorful oil pastel chalk. Parprovided by Big Momma Gayle ticipants are then free to decorate and her Sugar Daddies along with their square however they like. Boka Marimba, a group that plays There are no winners or losers; music from Zimbabwe. it’s just art for the sake of art. This annual event is sponsored More than 300 squares were by the Valley Art Gallery in Fordecorated at the event last year, est Grove, a non-profit organiza-

tion. Proceeds from the Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival benefit the gallery’s high school scholarship fund which supports local students who plan to pursue art education in college. Pre-registration for the event will be available from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on September 14 at the Valley Art Gallery in Forest Grove. You can also register the day of the event. The Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival will go on rain or shine in front of the Valley Art Gallery on Main Street in Forest Grove. Check out the Corn Roast also happening in Forest Grove that day.

Annual Corn Roast in Forest Grove

Celebrate the fall harvest with a historic, down-home Corn Roasting Festival in Forest Grove September 17. This family-friendly event features an obstacle course, pie eating contest, face painting, and more carnival-style games. In addition to more than four tons of local corn that will be roasted, local buffalo meat will be on the grill. This event is sponsored by the Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce, and has been a community tradition for some 47 years. The Corn Roast Barbecue and events will take place on the Pacific University Campus in Forest Grove just down the street from the Chalk Art Festival.

Help SOLV the Problem Annual Cleanup Day Comes Inland The SOLV annual cleanup isn’t just for the beach anymore. For the second year, SOLV is inviting members of the community to clean up inland waterways too. Starting at 9 a.m. on September 17, you can get your hands dirty at several different projects in the Washington County area. Help pull invasive weeds, pick-up litter, and restore natural habitats at parks and natural areas in Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, and Tualatin. Some projects are kid-friendly. Participants are encouraged to register for events on the SOLV website at solv.org or by calling (800) 333-7658 x332 for more information. SOLV has ongoing projects throughout the year, so it’s never too early or too late to get involved. No matter what project you work on, be sure to wear sturdy shoes, pants, and weather appropriate gear. Bring your own water and snacks too. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring their own tools, although some may be available at the site.

Party with the Stars You’ll be seeing stars and planets too at the OMSI-sponsored Star Party on September 17 at Stub Stewart State Park. Use the telescopes provided to view the night sky. This month you’ll see Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn, the Orion Nebula, the Beehive star cluster, and more.

The event starts at 7:30 p.m. and is free. Parking is $5 per car. Be sure to bring warm clothes and a flashlight. Also, personal telescopes and binoculars are welcome. Call the OMSI Star Party hotline the day of the event to check for weather-related cancellations and advisories. (503) 797-4610.

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Above Average Joe Mishkin makes wacky wearable balloon art at a festival near you

T he only thing average about Joe Mishkin is his first name.

The balloon artist, fire juggler, and electric flute player embraces his eccentricity. He even calls himself “Not Your Average” Joe Mishkin. You can find Mishkin and his wacky wearable balloon art at two events in Washington County this month. First on September 17 at the Sidewalk Chalk Festival in Forest Grove, then again on September 24 at Oktoberfest at McMenamins Grand Lodge, also in Forest Grove. Every balloon sculpture Mishkin makes is one of a kind. Some he calls hats, and he will fit them onto your head. Others are like beautiful butterfly wings, fluttering in the breeze. Then there are those creations he dubs “iron man transformer astronaut robot suits.” Those are really funky. Mishkin uses vibrant colors when creating his designs. He samples from a wide variety of palettes like neon, metallic, pearl, pastel, and other snazzy shades. He has so many colors and kinds of balloons that an entire closet in his house is dedicated to storing them. He’s a performance artist with some serious personality, and Mishkin has been practicing balloon art for 25 years. For the first 18 years he blew up all of the balloons himself (he gets winded 6

just thinking about it). Now he blows up his balloons at the push of a button with a handy portable nitrogen pump. This frees up his mouth for talking, which admittedly, he rarely stops doing. An Indianapolis native, Mishkin first taught himself the craft of balloon art around age 16. At that time he was working at a magic shop in his hometown. He thought one day he might become a magician. But something about balloon art appealed to him more than magic. “This is the real magic,” he said about balloon art. “Plus there’s no deception involved.” Joe’s airy designs are adored by both children and adults. He’s brought his balloon act to countless festivals, company picnics, and birthday parties around Oregon and the world. Along with his bright balloons, Mishkin is a juggling musician, though he doesn’t often mix the two (juggling instruments that is). You can book Mishkin for your next

event by visiting his website www.joemishkin.com or calling him at (503) 799-1618. On his site you can sign up for his monthly newsletter and check out his calendar of events. Once you meet Mishkin, you’ll see he’s a ton of fun.

spotlight Directing from the Heart Founder of local troupe discusses latest show

Scott Palmer, Artistic Director for Bag and Baggage Theatre Photo by Casey Campbell

"Crimes of the Heart is the perfect play to start our fourth season at The Venetian,” said Scott Palmer, artistic director of Bag&Baggage and director of the production. "It's a Pulitzer Prize winner, it has exceptional roles for women, and it is both laughout-loud funny and cry-your-eyes out sad. It really gives the cast and our design team the chance to flex their muscles and showcase Bag&Baggage’s unique, provocative approach to classical drama."

Crimes of the Heart runs September 23-25 and 29-30 with more shows in October. Go to http://bagnbaggage.org/

Mandolin Orchestra to kick off 2011-2012 Concert Series For a finger-pickin’ good time, see the Oregon Mandolin Orchestra perform in Hillsboro this month. Special guests The Journeymen – a bluegrass and country swing trio from Michigan – will join OMO director Brian Oberlin and the 30-member orchestra. The performance will include selections from South American and Russian composers like Rachmaninoff. The music starts at 7 :30 p.m. on September 16 at the Walters Cultural Arts Center in Hillsboro. Tickets for the

show are $15 in advance and $17 at the door. The OMO is playing as a part of the 2011-2012 concert season at The Arts Center. Also performing with the concert series this month is Carmen Souza, a world jazz singer. Souza will perform on September 23. Another 18 performances are scheduled through June. This year, the lineup includes music from around the world including Japan, India, and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/Arts/WCAC. Oregon Mandolin Orchestra

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Acrylic and Idyllic

he built landscapes of the city and natural scenes from the country may at times seem worlds apart. Despite the physical distance that separates them, these urban and rural extremes have more in common than you think. See for yourself as the art of Stephen Kekule and Paul Mathenia will be on display this month at the Art on Broadway Gallery in Beaverton. The show, titled “The Finely Drawn Image,” will run until October 2. Kekule paintings capture the geometric patterns and shapes of everything man-made. When creating a piece, Kekule likens the elements of the paintings to pieces on a chess board, each not only has its own value, but also derives value from its relation to other elements. For Kekule, places, like people, have personality. And just like with people, those personalities can change depending on the time or day. The artist has discovered that the same place can portray vastly different moods. This is reflected in his art. In contrast to the built world, Mathenia’s pieces that will be on display as part of the show at Art on Broadway primarily depict the natural world. Many of the landscapes he will display are from the area around Sunriver. With his attention to detail in both acrylic and watercolor, Mathenia tries to capture “the fresh air, the color of birch trees, and the reflections in the river.” Mathenia is also a well known art teacher in the Beaverton area. Join the artists for the opening reception from 6 to 10 p.m. on September 10. Art on Broadway is located at 12570 SW Broadway Street in historic downtown Beaverton. The show will run through October 2. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Stephen KeKule

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Ritchie Young to Perform at Grand Lodge That’s when Young decided to open his own voice box. With a little liquid courage, he recorded himself one night in the basement. There, not only did Young discover he could sing, he found that he had an incredible vocal range that spanned from alto to falsetto. That was back in 2003. Young was in his late twenties. Some eight years later, ith a bottle of wine and Young still writes music and some recording equipment, in sings. He has recorded several the basement of an old girlLPs and EPs under the name friend’s house, Ritchie Young Loch Lomond in collaboradiscovered he could sing. tion with dozens of other Young, a musician musicians. The full-length who had played guitar in album, Little Me Will Start several bands and toured the a Storm, was released earlier nation with The Standard, an this year. indie rock band from Oregon, Before Young and the was working on a new projcore members of Loch Loect. mond jet off to Europe this The Bend native had fall to tour and promote the solicited his friends and even new album, you can catch girlfriend at the time to sing. Young performing solo in He had written some songs Washington County. The muand was playing with some sician will bring his unconlyrics. But nothing he did ventional brand of quiet indie struck a chord.

rock to McMenamins Grand Lodge at 7 p.m. on September 30 as part of the Small Batch Tours. Krist Krueger auf Southerly will also be playing that night. For Young, early in his career, the music he played was all about volume. The amps were turned all the way up. He began to feel like the noise was grating on him. “I just got really, really burnt out on loud music every night,” Young said. “I loved that band (The Standard), but we were loud all the time. And the bands we were playing with were loud all the time.” Young took a break, turned off his amp, and unplugged his guitar. He changed keys and jumped sub-genres. More like mixed them actually. His sound has been categorized as symphonic chamber pop, quiet indie rock, neo-folk, folk-pop, experimental rock, and more. Whatever you call it, Young’s music is about tickling your ear drums rather than rattling them.

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15,000 “warriors” to attack extreme race course in Washington County

The crowd will count down from ten, giant flames

will shoot into the air, and a wave of 450 warriors will be unleashed.

This scene will repeat every half hour for two days straight in rural Washington County. These “warriors” will be headed into a battle of sorts, armed with adrenaline and running shoes. The enemy they will face is a grueling 3.18-mile race course that includes 14 extreme obstacles. In order to finish, participants must climb cargo nets, slide down fire poles, crawl through mud, and jump across fire. It’s all part of Warrior Dash Oregon, an epic physical and mental challenge that is returning to Washington County September 10 and 11. More than 15,000 people will participate in the Oregon dash, one of 35 warrior-themed races held around the globe by Red Frog Events, a Chicagobased company. Like last year, Warrior Dash Oregon 2011 will happen at Horning’s Hideout - a 160-acre spread near North Plains. The race will draw serious athletes from the Northwest who want to test their endurance, but it will also draw another type: those that just want to have fun and get dirty. The event includes not only a challenging race, but a weekend-long party with food, beer, and live music. Taking the stage at Warrior Dash this year will be several area bands, including Target for Tomorrow and the Horns of Destruction, Moccasin Creek, Drop Dead Legs (a Van Halen tribute band), and Harness Unseen. In honor of the warrior spirit, all race participants are awarded fuzzy, horned, warrior helmets, medals, and T-shirts. Additionally, the top three overall male and female finishers get a custom engraved steel warrior helmet. The winner of each age division gets a steel warrior helmet trophy. Many attendees also dress up in costume, paint their 10

faces, and wearing warrior gear. While it’s too late to register to run, spectators, families, and friends are still welcome to watch the modern-day warriors battle and to partake in the festivities. For some participants, the extreme challenge of the Warrior Dash offers an extra incentive to get in shape. In fact, a local group of dedicated athletes started preparing for the race several months in advance. Trained by Angel Martin of Angel’s Fitness Studio in Hillsboro, the group met at the Liberty High School track four days a week. There, they went through a boot-camp style routine

that mixed cardio, calisthenics, and strength training. Martin, a fitness trainer with more than 20 years of experience, says training for a specific event like the Warrior Dash can give athletes an extra push. “It helps to have something to work toward,” Martin said. Members of her group also ran the MS Mud Run in Sherwood this year, and some plan to tackle Race the Reaper, another extreme obstacle course coming to Yamhill County in October. For many of the people in Martin’s boot camp, this will be the first time they attempt the Warrior Dash. Most

group members say their goal is just to finish the race. But Martin, who ran the race last year, would like to put up a competitive time. Martin and her crew will run the race Sunday in the 1 p.m. heat, wearing matching T-shirts. While Martin will race the Warrior Dash clock, you will see another type of competitor dashing all warrior-like. This other group includes Vancouver, Washington native Aaron Scott Van Kregten, who is coming to the Warrior Dash for the first time this year. “I’m definitely doing it to have fun and get muddy,” Van Kregten said. In addition to getting muddy, Van Kregten is hoping to be a contender for the “Best Warrior Beard” award. He’s been growing his beard for nearly three months and is pondering a creative manicure. Van Kregten admits he is no hardcore athlete, but he said he is in fairly decent shape. He too will run the race on Sunday, planning to wear red, white, and blue warrior paint in honor of September 11. Despite the large number of people like Van Kregten that come for the wild warrior wear and the party, past participants say the Warrior Dash is truly a family-friendly event. “I did see quite a few little kids with their families walking around, dancing, and enjoying the live music they had at Horning’s,” said Mark Andrew Beadnell, a competitor who came down from the Seattle area for the event last year. “It was cute watching the little toddlers with their parent’s horn helmets on.” For spectators it’s free to attend the event, but there is a $10 parking fee per car. Racers paid up to $75 to compete, depending on when they registered. Horning’s Hideout is located off Brunswick Canyon Road near North Plains.

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Making 20 Works of Art in just 40 Days H

Painting by Dana Keena

ow would you transform an 8” x 8” board into a work of art? Most of us could probably think of something, but try making 20 works of art like this in 40 days. That is what local artists have done again this year as part of the annual 20/40 show at Odgepodge Gallery in Sherwood. With some 20 artists participating this year, 400 pieces will be on display as part of the show during the month of September. This is the fourth year that the gallery has hosted the 20/40 event. Artists are free to decorate the boards however they like, using acrylics, oil, ceramics, photography, and copper. Each artist selects a theme for their 20 works. Past themes have ranged from dogs to butterflies. This year you will see coastal-themed pieces along with owls and more. You can view the artwork and join the artists for an all-day reception from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Odgepodge Gallery in Sherwood located on Railroad Avenue. Artwork from the show will hang in the gallery all month long.

Painting by R. Samuel Santi

Arts Center Display

This month Dave Edgar will display his paintings that explore the “terrain of uncertainty” at The Walters Cultural Arts Center. R. Samuel Santi will show vibrant landscapes and abstracts which he paints on textured surfaces to create a 3D effect. Also on display will be pieces from Art From the Heart, a program for disabled adults. The Art Center will host an opening reception for the artists from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday September 6. Along with viewing the art, reception attendees are invited to enjoy food and refreshments while listening to music from the house concert. The exhibit will be on display through September 28. The Art Center is located at 527 East Main Street in Hillsboro. 12

Painting by Penny Forrest

Sequoia Gallery Show

Color and emotion will come together in Sequoia Gallery when the works of three local artists are featured this month. Rebecca Buchanan will display her edgy, contemporary paintings. Penny Forrest will show brightly-colored oil works, and Gene Small will exhibit handcrafted wooden stools and happiness gourds. An opening reception will be held at the gallery from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday September 6. In addition to works by Buchanan, Forrest, and Small, another 30 artists will have pieces on display. The 13 in-studio galleries will also be open for viewing. The show will run through the end of the month. Sequoia Gallery is located at 136 SE Third Avenue in downtown Hillsboro.

music

This Diva Runs Deep

Hornbuckle to play Tualatin Riverfront Music Festival September 10

Linda Hornbuckle has rhythm

in her soul.

Whether she is singing or speaking, her songs and stories keep the time and run deep with meaning. Hornbuckle has been a prominent member of the Northwest African-American music scene for more than 30 years. In that time, she has earned the title of diva. Not because of her demanding divaesque behavior. Instead, it is because of her long, successful career creating music that is both heartfelt and timeless. “I am not one of those divas who thinks she is a diva,” Hornbuckle said, laughing softly. “They just started calling me that. I think it’s a title of respect. You have to earn it.” Hornbuckle will be playing in Tualatin on September 10 as part of the Tualatin Riverfront Music Festival at Tualatin Community Park. The event runs from 3 to 8 p.m. and benefits the Tualatin Riverkeepers, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the river. When you see Hornbuckle perform, you get a little bit of everything. Blues, jazz, classic soul, gospel, even rock and pop. She performs a variety, from her own material to Sam Cooke and The Beatles, usually songs from different eras. “I was taught at an early age to respect it all, to learn from it all,” she said “My father taught me that.” She recalls a day when she was

riding in the back seat of her father’s car. He was taking her and her siblings to high school. The country music station was playing on the radio. When they got close to the

started singing gospel in the church choir at age six and was soloing by age seven. She still performs in the small church on 22nd Avenue near Stark almost every Sunday. Since she first sang at Grace and Truth, Hornbuckle has performed all over the world. As a back up singer for Quarterflash, she sang before as many as 15,000 people. She’s also recorded with other notable artists and fronted a Motown Revue Band. Through all of those experiences, Hornbuckle grew as a performer. “They taught me a whole lot,” the gospel diva said. Now she directs her own band. She has also gone on to record her own songs and albums, most recently with award-winning pianist and long-time friend Janice Scroggins. Hornbuckle is constantly Linda Hornbuckle playing shows around Oregon and the Northwest. In addition to the school, Hornbuckle asked her father Tualatin Riverfront Music Festival, to turn down the music because she this month she will also play shows in didn’t want the other kids to know Washington, the Oregon Coast, and in they were listening to country and the city. western. He set her straight. For every concert she does, “He turned around, and he Hornbuckle tries to bring something scolded me,” Hornbuckle remembers. special. “He said ‘you need to be able to ap ”They come expecting, and preciate everything because you can I am ready to give, ready to make a learn from it all’.” connection,” Hornbuckle said. Hornbuckle’s father was a In her years performing in the huge influence in her life. For years, local scene, she has seen it change. he was the pastor at Grace and Truth From when “O Happy Day” came out Pentecostal Church in Portland where in 1967 to modern gospel, HornbuckHornbuckle first sang in public. She le’s music has transcended it all.

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September 2011

September 3 (Saturday)

Garden Tour, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Aloha 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Various Locations – meet at Washington County Fair Complex Tour colorful gardens FREE

September 6 (Tuesday)

Artists’ Reception, Hillsboro 6 to 8 p.m. Walters Cultural Arts Center FREE Artists’ Reception, Hillsboro 6 to 8 p.m. Sequoia Gallery & Studios FREE

September 7 (Wed)

First Wednesday, Forest Grove 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown Forest Grove Merchants, entertainers, dancers, magicians, and more FREE

September 10 (Saturday)

Warrior Dash, North Plains 9 a.m. until dark Horning’s Hideout Extreme race, music, beer $10 per car Breakfast in the Gallery, Beaverton 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Art on Broadway Gallery Artist demonstration FREE 14

Family Day, Washington County Museum 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Washington County Museum Exhibits and artifacts FREE 20/40 Show, Sherwood 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Odgepodge Gallery Reception for annual show FREE Riverfront Music Festival, Tualatin 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tualatin Community Park Band: Linda Hornbuckle $5 for adults, children free Toast to the Tunes, Hillsboro 6 to 9 p.m. Oak Knoll Winery Band: Rock Hounds $5, age 21 and up, FREE for kids The Finely Drawn Image, Beaverton 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Art on Broadway Gallery Artists’ Reception FREE

September 11 (Sunday)

Warrior Dash, North Plains 9 a.m. until dark Horning’s Hideout Extreme race, music, beer $10 per car Annual Cultural Celebration and 9/11 Memorial, Hillsboro 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Washington County Courthouse lawn

September 13 (Tuesday)

Open Poetry Reading, Hillsboro 7 to 9 p.m. Walters Cultural Arts Center Readers and listeners welcome FREE

September 16 (Friday)

Oregon Mandolin Orchestra, Hillsboro 7:30 to 10 p.m. Walters Cultural Arts Center Everything from Vivaldi to Zeppelin $15 advance, $17 door Open Microphone Night, Hillsboro 8 to 11 p.m. Insomnia Coffee Company on Baseline Perform music, read poetry, express yourself FREE Emily Bohart Golf Tournament, Tigard 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Langdon Farms Golf Club $119 per player

September 17

OMSI Star Party - Autumnal Equinox Celebration, Buxton Sunset Stub Stewart State Park Amateur and expert star gazing Free, $5 parking per vehicle Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival, Forest Grove 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Valley Art Gallery downtown Forest Grove Decorate a sidewalk square $10 per square

On the stage: Theatre Schedule Crimes of the Heart, Hillsboro 2 p.m. Sun. Matinee 7:30 p.m. Regular Show Venetian Theatre Bag and Baggage Productions $12 - $25 Sept. 21-25, 2930

I love You Because, Tigard 7:30 p.m. Deb Fennell Auditorium Broadway Rose Theatre $20 to $35 Sept. 22-25, 2930

SOLV Riverside and Beach Cleanup, Various 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Various Locations Help to remove invasive species from the riparian area FREE

September 19 (Monday)

Coyote’s Golf Tournament 11 a.m. Forest Hills Golf Course $80 per person, $300 per team

September 20 (Tuesday)

Virginia Woolf Lecture, Hillsboro 7 to 8 p.m. Walters Cultural Arts Center Kathlene Postma discusses the influence of the tragic literary figure FREE

September 23 (Friday)

Regional Gem and Mineral Show, Hillsboro 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Washington County Fair Complex More than 100 exhibits, a variety of gems, and more $5 for adults, Children under 12 free Carmen Souza, Hillsboro 7:30 p.m. Walters Cultural Arts Center Contemporary jazz $15 advance, $17 door See your events listed. Email information to: washcoreview@gmail.com (503) 716-8551

The Guys Forest Grove 2:30 p.m. Sun Matinee 8 p.m. Regular Show Theatre in the Grove $10 to $12 Sept. 9-11

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Three Murders and It’s Only Monday, Beaverton 2 p.m. Sun. Matinee 8 p.m. Regular Show Beaverton Civic Theatre $5 to $15 Sept. 23-25, 30

September 24 (Saturday)

Regional Gem and Mineral Show, Hillsboro 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Washington County Fair Complex More than 100 exhibits, a variety of gems, and more $5 for adults, Children under 12 free National Public Lands Day, Beaverton 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. H.M. Terpenning Complex Remove invasive species, hike FREE Nature Day in the Park, Beaverton 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hyland Forest Park Crafts, educational programs, and more FREE

September 25 (Sunday)

6 to 8:30 p.m. Rock Creek Event Center Keynote address and panel discussion $20 Thursday only $60 for two-day event

September 30 (Friday)

Shifting Trade Winds: APEC, Globalization & the Pacific Northwest, Rock Creek 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cascade Moriarty Auditorium Panel discussions $60 for two-day event 2011 Golf Scramble, Beaverton 11 a.m. Ghost Creek Course at Pumpkin Ridge $125 to $600, Price varies by number of players and package Small Batch Tours, Forest Grove 7 p.m. McMenamins Grand Lodge Bands: Krist Krueger auf Southerly and Ritchie Young FREE

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