September Events 2012

9/6
The Standard Volunteer Expo | 11:00am – 1:30pm
The Standard supports many local and regional non-profit organizations! At the Standard Volunteer Expo, the Portland community has the opportunity to learn about them all. The Expo fills the Square with more than 100 non-profits that serve Portland and the surrounding areas so that community members can learn about these organizations, sign up to volunteer with the organization of their choice, and help make a difference in the Portland-area!

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9/7 - 9/9
MusicfestNW
MusicfestNW returns to Pioneer Courthouse Square September 7th through September 9th. After a highly successful 2011, MusicfestNW is expanding to three nights of concerts at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Click here or follow them on Facebook for more information.

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9/10 KINK presents Portland Farmers Market at the Square | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Every Monday, nearly 60 local farmers and food artisans will take root in downtown Portland, 'bringing the best of the country to the heart of the city.'

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9/16Gay Fair on the Square | 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Portland's Living Room will be transformed into an outdoor outreach center, a place to gather as a community, share passions, and showcase talents. Included in the Fair will be athletic teams, gay youth groups, art communities, HIV support groups, and various LGBT business, social and networking groups.

Musical performances will occur throughout the afternoon, with the Portland Gay Men's Chorus, the Portland Gay Symphonic Band, the Portland Lesbian Choir and Willamette Valley's Confluence.

We encourage those new to Portland, those recently out, considering coming out, or simply wanting to spread their wings to join us in the Square to see the wonderful things the LGBT community has to offer.

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9/17Mondays on the Mall

Events & Activities on Downtown's Transit Mall brought to you by Portland Mall Management, Inc. in partnership with TriMet and Pioneer Courthouse Square. Visit www.portlandmall.org for more information.

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9/17KINK presents Portland Farmers Market at the Square | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Every Monday, nearly 60 local farmers and food artisans will take root in downtown Portland, 'bringing the best of the country to the heart of the city.'

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9/23AIDS Walk Portland
AIDS Walk Portland 2012 is the state’s 2nd largest walk, attracting 11,000 people in 2010. For 2012, the goal is to attract 12,000 walkers and raise $400,000. Funds raised go to support Cascade AIDS Project’s mission of preventing new HIV infections, caring for and empowering people living with HIV/AIDS, and eliminating HIV/AIDS-related stigma. Registration and entertainment begin at 9:00AM, the walk starts at 11:00AM and ends around 1:30. Prizes, food and friends are all available to those who register and walk. Click here and sign up!

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9/24KINK presents Portland Farmers Market at the Square | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Every Monday, nearly 60 local farmers and food artisans will take root in downtown Portland, 'bringing the best of the country to the heart of the city.'

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9/27Shine a Light on Addiction & Recovery | 7:30am - 8:30am
A vigil will be held to celebrate those in recovery and remember those lost to addiction.

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9/282012 American Indian Day Celebration
Join the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) and other local Indian organizations for their 7th Annual “American Indian Day Celebration”. The event will include Northwest Tribal leaders, Indian advocates, drum groups, dancers, and arts and crafts vendors who will share their talents and experiences with the Portland community. Tribal organizations will set-up booths displaying health, education, youth and other programs they provide on behalf of Northwest Tribes and the Portland Indian community. For additional information on the event or about NPAIHB, please click here.

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9/30White Bird presents "The Continental" | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
White Bird will celebrate its 15th anniversary of bringing the best dance from around the world by presenting "The Continental," a thrilling line dance choreographed by critically acclaimed Canadian choreographer Sylvain Emard. There will be two 30-minute performances, danced by 150 non-professional members of the Portland metropolitan community, of different ages and backgrounds.

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