Oregon October Events
Pacific Amateur Golf Classic
October 1-2, 2008
Approximately 700 players are expected for the
11th year of this event. The multi-day Classic
consists of daily tournament play at courses
throughout the region including Sunriver, Eagle
Crest Resort, Aspen Lakes Golf Courses and more.
Contact: COVA, 888.425.3976 or
www.pacamgolf.com .
First Fridays -
Ruby Dirks
October 3, 2008 -- Estacada
Multiple medias. Hours - 5-8pm. The Spiral Gallery Artists
Co-Operative, Estacada, phone: 503-630-7273
A Streetcar Named
Desire
October 3, 2008 -- Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove Theatre, 942-8001 – Box Office
Farmers Market
October 4, 2008 -- Prineville
City/County Plaza, phone: 541-280-4097
Fall Festival
October 4, 2008 -- Athena
Vintage car show, farmers produce and crafts vendors, quilt
challenge/show, children's games, pony cart rides, and more.
More info:
www.jhmand.com/athena
Chili Cook-off
October 4, 2008 -- Cottage Grove
Noon – 4pmm Cottage Grove, Start cooking at 8am, contact:
942-2411
Tree Farm Walks
October 5, 2008 -- Wilsonville
Join staff and volunteers for a fun and informative tour of
the Magness property. You'll learn the history of Magness,
some tree identification, as well as why sustainable forestry
is so important. No reservations are necessary. They go rain
or shine. Wear comfortable shoes and meet in the parking lot.
Every Sunday at 2 p.m. Magness Memorial Tree Farm, 31195 SW
Ladd Hill Rd, Wilsonville, phone: 503-625-7471
Jazz Jams
October 6, 2008 -- Oregon City
Some the area's most well-known and accomplished musicians
gather for weekly jam sessions on Mondays. Jams are in the
LeRoy Anderson Room, #119 of the Niemeyer Center at the
college and are free. For more information, call 503-657-6958
Ext. 2434. Event Hours: 7-10 p.m., every Monday. Clackamas
Community College, 19600 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City
First Tuesday Art Walk
October 7, 2008 -- Hillsboro
A free self guided walk through local businesses that host and
celebrate a local artist/musician. Two art galleries and the
Walters Cultural Art Center hold receptions for their featured
artists that evening as well. Located on Third Avenue and Main
Street in historic downtown Hillsboro from 6-8pm. For more
information visit
www.hillsborodowntown.org
Sustainable Forestry Tours
October 11, 2008 -- Oregon City
140 acre woodland open to the public for self-guided
exploration, scheduled tours, and programs by arrangement. For
more information, call 503-632-2150. Event Hours: Scheduled
tours the 2nd Saturday of each month. Forest is open daylight
hours, seven days a week. Hopkins Demonstration Forest, 16750
S Brockway Road, Oregon City, 503-632-2150
Farmers Market
October 11, 2008 -- Prineville
City/County Plaza, phone: 541-280-4097
Sisters Harvest Faire
October 11-12, 2008 -- Sisters
Over 200 juried vendors selling quality
handcrafted items. Pottery, metal art, photography,
painting, jewelry, clothing, furniture, home décor
and much more. This event is celebrating its 27th
year. Live entertainment, food court and free
admission. Hours are 10 – 4 both days. Located on
Hood Avenue in downtown Sisters. Contact:
541.549.0251. Sponsor: Sisters Area Chamber of
Commerce.
Jazz Jams
October 13, 2008 -- Oregon City
Some the area's most well-known and accomplished musicians
gather for weekly jam sessions on Mondays. Jams are in the
LeRoy Anderson Room, #119 of the Niemeyer Center at the
college and are free. For more information, call 503-657-6958
Ext. 2434. Event Hours: 7-10 p.m., every Monday. Clackamas
Community College, 19600 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City
Guide Dogs
for the Blind - Monthly Graduations
October 18, 2008 -- Boring
Open to the public. Attend a graduation ceremony and get
acquainted with this incredible program. But, bring a tissue,
because it's always a moving event! Commemorates the efforts
of students and their dogs over their past weeks in class.
Puppy raisers also get a chance to say goodbye to their
graduating dogs, while the graduating class members bid
farewell to return to their homes and families with new
partners by their sides. Free to the public, for larger
groups, please call for reservations. Event Hours: 1:30 p.m.
Guide Dogs for the Blind, 32901 SE Kelso Rd, Boring,
503-668-2100
Salsa Lessons at Cubanisimo Vineyards
October 18, 2008 -- Salem
$15 per person includes 1 hour salsa lesson and 1 glass of
wine. Third Saturday of every month. 5 p.m.
Cubanisimo
Vineyards Wine Tasting Room, 1754 Best Rd. NW,
Salem, OR 97304, (503) 588-1763
Chamber Auction 2008
October 18, 2008 -- Sisters
Join the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce at 5:00
p.m. for this annual fund raising event. The finest
in Sisters goods and services will be offered in
both silent and oral auctions and as raffle prizes.
Food, entertainment and more. Everyone welcome! You
can make reservations at the Chamber of Commerce &
Visitors Center. Sponsor: Sisters Area Chamber of
Commerce 541.549.0251.
www.sisterschamber.com
Farmers Market
October 18, 2008 -- Prineville
City/County Plaza, phone: 541-280-4097
Jazz Jams
October 20, 2008 -- Oregon City
Some the area's most well-known and accomplished musicians
gather for weekly jam sessions on Mondays. Jams are in the
LeRoy Anderson Room, #119 of the Niemeyer Center at the
college and are free. For more information, call 503-657-6958
Ext. 2434. Event Hours: 7-10 p.m., every Monday. Clackamas
Community College, 19600 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City
Farmers Market
October 25, 2008 -- Prineville
City/County Plaza, phone: 541-280-4097
Saturday & Sunday, October 25th & 26th - 3rd Annual
Fall Festival
October 25-26, 2008 -- Silverton
Our version of the traditional Fall Festival features fun
filled activities for the entire family! Enjoy our personal
fall festival favorites such as our pumpkin slingshot, pumpkin
seed toss, corn-husking races, fall floral arranging, and so
much more. Families are invited to tour our Haunted
Rediscovery Forest and meet Cameron the Caterpillar. Children
and pets are invited to come in costume and join us for a
costume parade at 11am and 2pm daily. Prizes will be awarded
to all in costume.
Contact:
Jessica Waters
at 503-874-8273 for more information about the festival or to
become a vendor. 10 am to 4 pm.
Oregon Gardens.
Jazz Jams
October 27, 2008 -- Oregon City
Some the area's most well-known and accomplished musicians
gather for weekly jam sessions on Mondays. Jams are in the
LeRoy Anderson Room, #119 of the Niemeyer Center at the
college and are free. For more information, call 503-657-6958
Ext. 2434. Event Hours: 7-10 p.m., every Monday. Clackamas
Community College, 19600 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City
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