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ART OF SURVIVING EXHIBIT features a body of artwork created by those who have been affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. 6-8 p.m., at the YWCA of Greater Portland on S.W. 10th Avenue.
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CASCADE FESTIVAL OF AFRICAN films. "Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela." Meet the director Thomas Allen Harris and see excerpts from his new work-in-progress, "Reflections in Black." 7:30 p.m., Moriarty Arts & Humanities Building 104, 705 N. Killingsworth (@ Albina). 503-244-6111 ext. 3630,
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ARCHAEOLOGY DIGS at Fort Vancouver. Kids get a hands-on "excavating" for artifacts. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. free for children 15 years and under, $3/adult, $5/family. For more info visit www.nps.gov/fova or call 360-816-6230
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USED LIBRARY BOOK SALE with books, CDs, DVDs, audio & videotapes, maps & sheet music. Great Prices! Oct. 6: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct 7: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct 8: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (75% discount day). 3016 S.E. Division (former Wild Oats store).
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KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS. Learn to knit or crochet or get help on a current project. Ages 8-adult. 4-5 p.m. Belmont Library, 1038 S.E. 39th Ave.
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CELEBRATE SEN. MARGARET CARTER at PCC Cascade to recognize the Skill Center program in her honor. Music, food with keynote speaker U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith. 2 p.m. in the Technology Education Building, 705 N. Killingsworth St. at N. Kerby Ave.
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POETRY READING with Michael Ryan and Doreen Gildroy, PSU, 1825 SW Broadway, Smith Memorial Hall, room 333, 7 p.m.. Coffee, tea and books for sale. For more info call 503-725-5666 or visit www.litac.groups.pdx.edu.
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NEW LIBRARY SITING in North Portland. Discuss the new library coming to North Portland. 6-8 p.m., North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth. For more info call, 503-988-3644 or visit www.commissionercogen.com
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OCTOBER HARVEST celebration with Pumpkins-Hayrides-Animal Barn-Straw maze & Pyramid. Penny's Puppet shows at 11 am and 1 pm. Open Mon-Sat, 9 am – 6 pm,15318 NW Sauvie Island Road. For more info, call 503-621-3988 or visit www.sauvieislandfarms.com
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24th ANNUAL SALMON FESTIVAL at Metro's Oxbow Regional Park, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Live music, engaging activities for children, information about salmon and clean water. Entry fee: $8 per vehicle. For more details call, 503-797-1850 or visit www.metro-region.org/salmonfestival.
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21ST ANNUAL CASCADE AIDS WALK. Join us and show your support for the fight against AIDS with the goal of raising $300,000 for HIV/AIDS services, education, and outreach 8:30 a.m.-noon, Pioneer Courthouse Square. For more info call 503-223-5907 or visit www.cascade aids.com