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'Bending Nature' at the Portland Japanese Garden
The Portland Japanese Garden extends its Bamboo art exhibit until November 6. Open to the public 7 days a week.

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The Portland Japanese Garden extends its Bamboo art exhibit until November 6. Open to the public 7 days a week.

The Harvest Festival, hosted by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, is free for the whole family.
Oregon City Parks and Rec has opened an indoor playground for kids and families to enjoy during those rainy days.
Plant the Seed, a nonprofit committed to changing community gardens into outdoor classrooms, shares its story with Patch.
Portland Center Stage presents Little Shop of Horrors, the half rock, half doo-wap musical with a strangely dark and comical vibe.
The City of Beaverton has 11 different NAC's. Find yours below.
Portland's premiere community Book Festival is back November 5th with literary events for all ages. See what's on the agenda this year.
Lift for the 22, a nonprofit that provides veterans with free gym memberships, shares its story with Patch.
Portland Sunday Parkways hosted by the City of Portland will hold its final Sunday ride on October 2nd.
Beaverton's favorite four day art show and sale returns. Quick Draw tournament artists: ready your pencils and brushes.
The Light for the Night walk supports the Leukemia & Lymphoma society. Register to walk on October 8th.
Tennessee CASA, a nonprofit that supports children in need in Tennessee, shares its story with Patch.
Students enrolled in Portland Public Schools have access to Jazz education thanks to PDX Jazz.
The Oregon Community Foundation has awarded more than $103 Million in grants in 2015. Learn how you can receive funding for your project.
Entering its 120th season, The Oregon Symphony is reviving a legend on September 29.
Ready to Run? Oregon Road Runners Club hosts its 33rd Annual "Best Dam Run" 10k Run & Walk on September 24.
The Audubon Society of Portland encourages Portlanders to turn off their non-essential lights to raise awareness about light pollution.
From play groups to book clubs, Wilsonville Library hosts free events all month long.
The Farm-to-School Program is an educational alternative offered by the Wilsonville public school district.
Angels in the Outfield, a nonprofit that supports children who've been victims of abuse, hosts annual 5K & 10K run/walk.