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X-WR-CALNAME:Portland · education · this weekend · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Demystifying the Editing Process DTSTART:20260910T000000Z DTEND:20261001T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180404Z UID:10005768-1788973200-1790794800@literary-arts.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to demystify the editing process with a pplicable tools for editing at each stage of your draft. From fiction to c reative nonfiction\, this workshop offers in-depth looks at different edit orial tools to use to help you refine your story and your language. In thi s four-week workshop\, we’ll review practical\, applicable revision tool s for each stage of the revision process. Then\, we’ll practice some of those editing tools on your work in class. Homework includes expanded edit ing exercises\, which we’ll discuss the following week. \nPlease bring:\ n● A notebook and at least 3 different colored writing utensils\n● For day 1: a printed first page of something you’re working on\nEach writer will be sent home with an editing checklist and editing goals for the com ing weeks.\nAccess Program\nWe want our writing classes and seminars to be accessible to everyone\, regardless of income and background. We understa nd that our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. Our A ccess Program offers writing class and seminar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes have at least one access spot available. \nPlease ap ply here for access rate tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-ar ts.org if you have questions. \nLiaison position\nEvery in-person class an d seminar at Literary Arts has one liaison position. Liaisons perform spec ific duties for each class meeting. If you are a liaison for a class or se minar\, the full amount of your tuition is covered by Literary Arts. \nApp ly here for the liaison position. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180404Z LOCATION:Literary Arts URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/demystifying-the-editing-process/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Literary Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://literary-arts.org/event/slamlandia-515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Study Abroad Fair DTSTART:20260918T180000Z DTEND:20260918T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T183849Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53950222873673 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Study Abroad Fair!\n\n \n\nExplore your options to study abroad (including internships abroad)\, meet program providers\, talk to study abroad alumni\, and learn about scholarships and financial aid for Study Abroad. \n\n \n\nYou can meet with representatives from/UP s tudents who studied abroad at:\n\nUP Salzburg (Austria)IES Abroad (multipl e locations)GEO (England\, Mexico)ILACA (Spain\, Ireland)John Cabot Univer sity (Italy)as well as chat with other UP students who studied abroad befo re at:\n\nUNDA (Australia)GE3 (multiple locations)Sophia (Japan)Sogang (So uth Korea)in addition to UP representatives from\n\nFinancial AidGilman (s cholarships)Study AbroadCareer Services \n\nFIND STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS FOR ALL MAJORS! LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T183849Z LOCATION:Quiet Side of the Commons URL:https://calendar.up.edu/event/study-abroad-fair?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:University of Portland Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://ww1.up.edu/campussafety/parking-and-commute-options/t rimet.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DocArts Series: Global South Solidarities Digital Anarchiving DTSTART:20260918T190000Z DTEND:20260918T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T003009Z UID:10000287-1789732800-1789736400@vancouver.wsu.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Fall 2026 DocArts series with a talk by Bibhushana Poudyal\, A ssistant Professor in the Department of English \nIn person or on zoom  h ttps://bit.ly/4xKkv7L . The passcode is DocArts26 LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T003009Z LOCATION:Dengerink Administration Building\, VDEN 110 URL:https://vancouver.wsu.edu/event/docarts-series-global-south-solidariti es-digital-anarchiving/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaig n=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:WSU Vancouver X-SOURCE-URL:https://vancouver.wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sketching the Trees of Hoyt Arboretum: A Four-Week Outdoor Nature Journaling Series DTSTART:20260918T200000Z DTEND:20260918T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T182118Z UID:2842@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:arts,education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Sketching is\n\nSketching is at the heart of this four-week na ture journaling series among the various tree collections in the Arboretum .  Each week we’ll settle into a different collection - getting to kno w individual trees through close observation\, quiet attention and the act of putting pencil or pen to paper.\n\nYou’ll learn to see bark texture\ , branch structure\, leaf shape and seasonal change not as challenges to d raw “correctly\,” but as an invitation into deeper noticing.  We’l l combine field sketching with nature writing\, then layer in color using your preferred materials - colored pencil\, watercolor or a mix of both.\n \nNo drawing experience required\, just curiosity and a willingness to sit with a tree for a while.  Come away with a growing journal of trees you ’ll never look at the same way again.\n\nSupplies: A journal or noteboo k with unlined paper\, pencil\, eraser\, Sakura Pigma Micron pens\, option al watercolors and/or colored pencils.\n\nPlease note we will be hiking to various spots within the Arboretum.  Benches and tables will be availab le in most places\, but not all. Bring a lightweight blanket or towel to sit on\, and keep your supplies minimal for easy movement throughout the p ark.\n\n Registration includes September 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25\n Visit th e September 4th listing to register for the 4 week series\n Registration closes Thursday\, September 3rd at 4:00pm\n Class details will be emaile d closer to the program date\n\nAbout the Instructor: Elizabeth Higgins i s a watercolor artist and arts instructor who develops and facilitates cla sses and workshops connecting people to nature\, mindfulness and creativit y. She is known for her calm\, supportive teaching style\, and her approac h is centered on the beliefs that both nature and creative expression are necessary components of human well-being. Learn more about Elizabeth on he r website www.elizabethmhiggins.com.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education P olicies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretu m.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends membe r for discounted program rates\, please click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T182118Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/sketching-the-trees-of-hoyt-arbor etum-a-four-week-outdoor-nature-journaling-09-18-26/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Loose Threads Crafting Workshop - Free! DTSTART:20260918T210000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T105029Z UID:ejvtiu027l7irbl88o42cbt2em@google.com CATEGORIES:education,free DESCRIPTION:Learn to knit\, crochet\, embroider\, or bring your ongoing ne edlecraft project from home. Adults only\; no experience necessary. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T105029Z LOCATION:Concordia Neighborhood Association - Community Room\, Community R oom\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR 97211\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:MediaTeamWeb X-SOURCE-URL:https://concordiapdx.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wildfire Ready Workshop DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260914T103452Z UID:3BCC1701-5D39-46C3-9300-2A1F3FCDC7AA CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T103452Z LOCATION:Skyline Grange\n11275 NW Skyline Blvd\, Portland\, OR 97231\, Un ited States X-SOURCE-NAME:skylinegrange894@gmail.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://skylinegrange894.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brainy Birds: Fall DTSTART:20260919T173000Z DTEND:20260919T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T183242Z UID:2866@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The class is CANCELLED. Apologies for any inconvenience. \n\n Birds are incredible and have adapted to survive in dynamic & changing env ironments. Every species has unique traits and sometimes quite specialized strategies. Using the backdrop of seasonal changes at Hoyt Arboretum\, Dr . Kiki Sanford will facilitate discovery of the many ways it is connected to its avian inhabitants. Winter classes will center on adaptations for su rviving intense seasonal conditions. Spring brings the frenzy of breeding season. Summer includes juvenile development and the onset of the next ann ual cycle. And\, Autumn classes will focus on the fall migration. Each sea sonal class will highlight the various birds present in the Arboretum\, an d include observation & discussion of specific aspects of how their brains & bodies lead to certain behaviors useful in the Hoyt habitats. Short inf ormal lectures and group discussions will be followed by exploratory bird- watching hikes to observe these processes in action.\n\n\n Registration cl oses 2 hours before the start time\n Class starts indoors and ends outside with a guided walk\n Reminder & details will be emailed one week before  the program date\n When you attend at least two Brainy Birds classes\, you will receive a coupon code for 15% off of future ticket prices\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Dr. Kiki Sanford is a science communicator\, an informal educator\, public speaker\, community-builder\, non-profit leader\, strat egic thinker and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience talkin g about science. She’s been interested in birds even longer. Her PhD wor k at UC Davis investigated learning and memory in birds\, and she has spen t decades enjoying & observing their fascinating behaviors. She founded\, produces\, and hosts the This Week in Science (TWIS) podcast\, the longest -running\, female-owned science podcast\, which live streams weekly on Fac ebook\, Twitch\, & YouTube. She is Executive Vice President and co-founder of the Association of Science Communicators (ASC)\, hub for the professio nal science communication community\, which has organized the SCIENCE TALK conference here in Portland\, OR for the past 10 years. Additionally\, he r consultancy\, Broader Impacts Productions\, helps scientists & organizat ions create effective & engaging multi-media science storytelling. She’s excited to explore the birds of Hoyt Arboretum and discover their many st ories with you!\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income ass istance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details ab out further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learni ng more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted prog ram rates\, please click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T183242Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/brainy-birds-fall/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Scientific Bird Illustration: Two-Day Workshop DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T112533Z UID:10005167-1789815600-1789830000@birdallianceoregon.org CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T112533Z URL:https://birdallianceoregon.org/event/scientificdrawing/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Bird Alliance of Oregon X-SOURCE-URL:https://birdallianceoregon.org/go-outside/swift-watch/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Intro CAD Workshop DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T121701Z UID:occurrence-1124@events.pdxhackerspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Come to my workshop on Autodesk Fusion for beginners! We'll mo del witchy dice with cool symbols\, learn how to send the model to a 3d pr inter\, and use calipers to take measurements so our model interacts well with the real world. Please come with Fusion preinstalled*. If you freque ntly think "a highly specific\, plastic doohicky would greatly improve my life\," but never do anything about it\, this is your chance to finally ch ange that! Meet by the huge TV by the 2d printers.\n\n* I guess you can us e Onshape\, but I won't be able to help because Onshape is too big brain f or me.\n\nEvent page: https://events.pdxhackerspace.org/occurrences/intro- cad-workshop-2026-09-19 LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T121701Z URL:https://events.pdxhackerspace.org/occurrences/intro-cad-workshop-2026- 09-19?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:PDX Hackerspace Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.pdxhackerspace.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tour + Pour (Ticketed Experience) DTSTART:20260919T183000Z DTEND:20260919T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T111814Z UID:10001838-1789817400-1789821000@lansugarden.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nParking & Directions\n\n\n\n\nS eries Overview\n\n\n\nNew to Chinese tea? Tour + Pour offers a welcoming i ntroduction to two timeless Chinese traditions: garden appreciation and te a. Begin with a guided highlights tour exploring the symbolism\, stories\, and beauty of Lan Su’s classical Chinese garden. Then gather for a hand s-on Tea 101 experience where you’ll learn the foundations of Chinese tea culture and practice pouring tea using a traditional gaiwan.  \n\n\n \nFriendly\, interactive\, and beginner-friendly\, this experience offers a memorable first step into the world of Chinese tea.  \n\n\n\nThe Tour + Pour Experience Includes: \n\n\n\n• 30-minute highlights garden tour of Lan Su Chinese Garden \n\n\n\n• 30-minute Tea 101 and gaiwan pouring ex perience \n\n\n\n• Introduction to Chinese tea customs and etiquette \n\ n\n\n• Guided tasting and hands-on gaiwan practice \n\n\n\nFull Series S chedule\n\n\n\nSaturdays\, September 12 &19 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM \n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\nExperience a guided garden tour followed by a curated tea tasting. Space is limited\, so reserve your spot early. Your ticket includes garden admission on the day of your tasting. \n\n\n\n\n Lan Su Members & Guests: $28\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $34\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Parking & Directions\n\n\n\nFree Lan Su Parking\n\n\n\nThere is free first come\, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 N W Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on su rrounding streets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T111814Z LOCATION:Lan Su Chinese Garden\, 239 NW Everett Street\, Portland\, OR\, 9 7209\, United States URL:https://lansugarden.org/event/tour-pour-ticketed-experience/2026-09-19 /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Lan Su Chinese Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.lansugarden.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:enfoque: From the Idea to Your First Book DTSTART:20260919T190000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T002700Z UID:29446-1789819200-1789830000@milagro.org CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Everyone has a story worth telling. Author and researcher Dr. Angel Contreras Cruz leads an interactive seminar designed to help transfo rm one’s life experiences into the beginning of their own book. Through a combination of storytelling\, practical instruction\, and guided writing exercises\, participants will learn how to organize their ideas\, overcom e the fear of writing\, and discover ways to turn personal memories into m eaningful narratives. Whether interested in writing a memoir\, preserving family history\, or simply exploring one’s creative voice\, this is a we lcoming space to begin. Whether you’ve never written before or have been working on your story for years\, this is an opportunity to take the firs t step. \nDr. Angel Contreras Cruz is an author\, researcher\, and educato r based in the Portland metropolitan area. His work explores migration\, i dentity\, and the power of personal storytelling. He is the author of Lecc iones que nadie te cuenta al migrar: Memorias de un inmigrante en Estados Unidos\, which was selected for the 2026 Multnomah County Library Writers Project. Drawing from his own experience as an immigrant and published aut hor\, Dr. Contreras Cruz is passionate about helping others discover the v alue of their own stories. Through engaging workshops and community-center ed learning\, he encourages participants to organize their ideas\, build c onfidence as writers\, and transform personal experiences into meaningful narratives. \nPlease note: Attendees should bring a favorite pen or pencil \, something on which to write (notebook\, journal\, loose paper\, laptop\ , tablet\, etc.)\, an open mind\, and a willingness to reflect on their ex periences. They have the option of bringing a meaningful photo\, object\, or keepsake that sparks an important memory to use as a writing prompt. \n Running time: 3 hours\nAge recommendation: 13+ LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T002700Z LOCATION:El Zócalo\, 537 SE Stark Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States URL:https://milagro.org/event/enfoque-from-the-idea-to-your-first-book/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Milagro Theatre X-SOURCE-URL:https://milagro.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Humanists of Greater Portland DTSTART:20260920T170000Z DTEND:20260920T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T002248Z UID:10009951-1789898400-1789905600@fhpdx.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Learning\, action\, socializing\, fun: all with a secular focu s.\n• Weekly free presentation by expert & ample Q & A\n• Sunday morni ngs at Friendly House—10am\n• 1st Sunday each month includes music & c hildcare \nSept 6—Authoritarianism and the Lure of Certainty\nSept 13— Genetically Modified Skeptic: Debating Ruined My Life\nSept 20—Oregon Or gan Donation Program at OHSU\nSept 27—Values-based Decision-making for E nd of Life Planning\nOct 4—Black Holes and Why They Matter\nOct 11—Old Growth Forests Under Siege\nOct 18—Open Discussion on A.I. and Humanism \nOct 25—A Conversation with a General Surgeon\nNov 1—Defending Democr acy with Courage and Joy \nThe Humanists of Greater Portland (HGP) are an open and welcoming group who have been meeting for 21 years at Friendly Ho use. Join others wanting to change the world and are finding out how. HGP is a secular community and a chapter of the American Humanist Association. \nSundays • 10am–12pm • Free!\nFor more info: https://portlandhuman ists.org/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T002248Z URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/humanists-of-greater-portland-2/2026-09-20/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Friendly House X-SOURCE-URL:https://fhpdx.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NEW! Humanists of Greater Portland DTSTART:20260920T170000Z DTEND:20260920T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T002248Z UID:10009121-1789898400-1789914600@fhpdx.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Learning\, action\, socializing\, fun: all with a secular focu s. \n\nWeekly free presentation by expert\n& ample Q&A\nSunday mornings at Friendly House—10am\n1st Sunday each month includes music & childcare\n \nMay 3—People’s Depot: Redeeming bottles & Valuing People\nMay 10—T he Sky Islands of the Arizona/Mexico Border\nMay 17—Nursing in the Natio n State: The Interwar Balkans\nMay 24—Democracy and the Law\nMay 31—Hi dden Heroines: Women Outside of the Spotlight\nJune 7—Multnomah County C ommissioner Meghan Moyer\nJune 14—Innovation Law Lab’s Work for Immigr ant Justice\nJune 21—HGP’s Scholarship winners’ presentations\nJune 28—HGP Talent Show \nThe Humanists of Greater Portland (HGP) are an open and welcoming group who have been meeting for 21 years at Friendly House. \nJoin others wanting to change the world and are finding out how. HGP is a secular community and a chapter of the American Humanist Association. \ nFor more info: https://portlandhumanists.org/ \nSundays • @ 10:00am • Free! • Friendly House: 1737 NW 26th Ave\, Portland\, OR LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T002248Z URL:https://fhpdx.org/event/new-humanists-of-greater-portland/2026-09-20/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Friendly House X-SOURCE-URL:https://fhpdx.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bible Class DTSTART:20260920T170000Z DTEND:20260920T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260914T112342Z UID:4346-1789898400-1789901100@woodstockbiblechurch.org CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T112342Z LOCATION:Woodstock Bible Church\, 5101 SE Mitchell St.\, Portland\, OR\, 9 7206\, United States URL:https://woodstockbiblechurch.org/event/bible-class-84/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Woodstock Bible Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://woodstockbiblechurch.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Speaker Series with Workshop DTSTART:20260920T180000Z DTEND:20260920T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T112301Z UID:82-670399@unityofportland.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Sunday Service Message is "Balancing Points"  This week is th e Fall Equinox: when the day and night are equal.  And\, as Charles Fillm ore discovered and taught\, it's another metaphor for our own evolving int o Christ Concsciousness:  constant shifts and changes in the material wor ld come into equal balance and invite us to do the same in our inner world .  Rev. Dr. Ruth Miler joins us to share how this works and what we can d o at such times to support our ongoing development sas spirutal beings hav ing a human experience.\n1pm Workshop "Individual and Cultural Transcenden ce" \nWhatever state of consciousness we are living from\, we can ascend to new levels - it's a process.  Ultimately\, we will ascend beyond these physical bodies into the light-body form that is our essence.  Integrati ng modern science and ancient wisdom shows us the way.  We're all learnin g how\, now.\nRuth L. Miller\, Ph.D.\, D.D.\, is an ordained independent N ew Thought minister serving Unity\,\nScience of Mind\, and Unitarian churc hes in the Pacific Northwest. With degrees in\nanthropology\, environmenta l studies\, cybernetics\, and the systems sciences\, she taught in\nsevera l colleges and universities while working as a futurist and organizational /community\ndevelopment consultant. She has written a couple dozen books o n evolving culture and the\nhistory of New Thought. Noetic Moments\, her r adio show on Soundcloud\, explores\ndevelopments in consciousness studies\ , and her research on the emerging culture of harmony\nwith Spirit and Nat ure is documented on the website gaialivingsystems.org. \nRecently appoin ted provost of Emerson Theological Institute\, she offers training and adv anced\nstudies for practitioners and ministers around the world. \nHer we bsite is www.ruthlmillerphd.com . LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T112301Z LOCATION:Unity Sanctuary URL:https://www.unityofportland.org/events/summer-speaker-series-with-work shop/2026-09-20?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portla nd-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Unity Spiritual Center of Portland X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unityofportland.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chinese Conversation Corner DTSTART:20260920T210000Z DTEND:20260920T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T111814Z UID:10001108-1789912800-1789920000@lansugarden.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Brush up your Chinese conversational skills with the help of n ative speakers from Oregon Chinese Coalition. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2–4 PM | S undays\, May 3 – September 27\, 2026 \n\n\n\nPractice your Mandarin skil ls with volunteers from the Oregon Chinese Coalition! Learn useful phrases and words in Mandarin and brush up your Chinese conversational skills wit h the help of native speakers.  \n\n\n\n\nGet Admission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAbout Oregon Chinese Coalition\n\n\n\nThe Oregon Chinese Coalition is a local Chinese organization dedicated to building a connected and united Chinese community that embraces diverse socioeconomic backgrounds\, politi cal beliefs\, and religious and cultural traditions.  \n\n\n\n\nLearn mor e about OCC\n\n\n\n\nOr follow them on social media: Instagram | Facebo ok \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking & Directions\n\n\n\nFree Lan Su Parking\n\n\n\n There is free first come\, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T111814Z LOCATION:Lan Su Chinese Garden\, 239 NW Everett Street\, Portland\, OR\, 9 7209\, United States URL:https://lansugarden.org/event/chinese-conversation-corner-2/2026-09-20 /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=portland-or X-SOURCE-NAME:Lan Su Chinese Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.lansugarden.org/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR