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Saturday
Aug 23
How to Make Your Installation Indestructible: From Prototype to Reality
CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway

Part of the 2025 CETI Enchanted Technology Summer

Instructors: Justin Patrizi

Saturday, August 23 2025, 2024. 2:00pm -- 5:00pm.

Have you ever created something interactive, but weren’t sure how to bring it from your computer screen or breadboarded Arduino to a finished installation that won’t break down? In this workshop, we’ll take a broad look at what it takes to launch an exhibit in a hands-on science museum, build PNW weather-resistant LED art, or keep people from prying apart escape room puzzles. Many examples will be passed around, we will make and break some prototype components, and learn to anticipate where problems might occur to design better.

Prerequisite: Some familiarity with creating installations.

Required Materials: Bring questions and curiousity

Part of CETI's Enchanted Technology Summer 2025

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Sunday
Aug 24
PCB Design 1: From Zero to gerbers
CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway

Bring a laptop with KiCAD 9 installed and a mouse, and we’ll take you from knowing nothing about PCBs all the way to generating the files you need to get them made!

Breadboarding, reading schematics, building a PCB, finding footprints for parts, the prototyping process, etc.

Prerequisite: none. A knowledge of circuits is very helpful

Required Materials: laptop with Kicad installed AND a mouse

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PCB Design 2: Intermediate KICAD and PCBs
CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway

Learn how to turn your Breadboard into a finished Printed Circuit Board with cutom art

Adding art to PCBs. Learn how to import custom artwork to add to your circuit boards, check out examples from other creators and learn how they were made, generate the files to get them produced, and order your first board with OshPark (coupons provided). This is a continuation of PCB Design 1.

Prerequisite: Part I

Required Materials: laptop with Kicad installed

Part of CETI's Enchanted Technology Summer 2025

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Tuesday
Aug 26
WordCamp US
through Oregon Convention Center

The home of 1,500+ diverse web professionals with a passion for WordPress.

WordPress provides the freedom to create, express yourself, and earn money online, making the impossible business as usual.

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RainSec - PDX Information Security Meetup
Lucky Lab Brew Pub

RainSec is an informal group of like-minded security professionals who meet to network and discuss topics of interest in a non-work, non-vendor setting.

While our target audience is experienced information security professionals, this is a public event open to any interested parties. If you have a friend or colleague who might benefit, please pass an invite along.

Please follow us on Bluesky (@rainsec.org) or Mastodon (rainsec@infosec.exchange) for any last minute updates.

COVID-19 Precautions:

  • We meet outside under a covered patio area to reduce transmission risk.
    • There are overhead heaters if it's cold, but dress comfortably!
  • If you are feeling sick, stay home!
  • If you've had a recent COVID exposure, stay home!

You can also find us on Meetup.com and Smoke Signal (AT Protocol).

If you're looking for more security-focused community meetups in the Portland area, check out pdx-infosec.com

Website
Wednesday
Aug 27
Portland Fabric Virtual Meetup
Virtual Event - Microsoft Teams (Register to access event)

The Portland Fabric User Group (formerly Portland Power BI User Group) is a community of people excited about the business analytics and AI stack, Microsoft Fabric. We believe the platform offers rich possibilities, and we keep pace by sharing our learning and doing deep-dive explorations of topics. We run the gamut from new to experienced users and welcome anyone who shares an interest in data analytics and AI.

Some great perks to joining our monthly meetups are networking, knowledge transfer, and community building. We aim to foster a vibrant community that shares success in implementing best practices for Fabric and Power BI.

Visit us on our Meetup page to get details on the presentation topic and speaker. We hope to see you!

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Tuesday
Sep 2
Portland Geek Dinner - Beaverton! (Padnug)
Ickabod's Bar & Grill

Breakside has grown a bit too popular and we will be moving to have dinner at Ickabods for the foreseeable future. It worked great last month!

Be There and Be Square!

Geek and Nerd dinners are a great way to get to know your peers in the industry in an informal setting. We always have great food, beverages, and conversation!

We'll look to the RSVPs on here to guide our reservation. Please let us know you are coming!

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Saturday
Sep 6
E-Textile Explorations
CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway

Led by Lara Grant and Helen Leigh

Come build and experiment with tools and materials that are used by e-textile practitioners. The hosts will be bringing in a collection of e-textile materials to showcase and will have materials on-hand for use.

Bring a project to work on, come to explore, or make a project onsite, meet future collaborators, and ;earn what the CETI lab has to offer. There will be sewing machines for use and free time for attendees to work on their project, explore, and experiment. Learn what the CETI lab has to offer. If needed, there will be a beginner friendly project available to get you started.

Materials: We will have several examples to share/show. Bring any projects, ideas you have.

Prerequisites/Who is it For: People who are curious about e-textiles are welcomed and we encourage seasoned e-textile and wearable practitioners.

Part of CETI's Enchanted Technology Summer 2025

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Tuesday
Sep 9
Portland Power Platform Virtual Meetup
Virtual Event - Microsoft Teams (Register to access event)

The Portland Power Platform User Group is a community of people excited about the Power Platform tools: Power Apps, Automate, BI, and Copilot Studio. We believe the platform offers rich possibilities, and we keep pace by sharing our learning and doing deep-dive explorations of topics. We run the gamut from new to experienced users and welcome anyone who shares an interest in custom apps and process automation for your business needs.

Some great perks to joining our monthly meetups are networking, knowledge transfer, and community building. We aim to foster a vibrant community that shares success in implementing best practices for the Power Platform.

Visit us on our Meetup page to get details on the presentation topic and speaker. We hope to see you!

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Saturday
Sep 13
Entangled Thinking: Conversations with Machines.
CETI @ PSU

An AI Institute

Led by Ameeta Agarwal, Richard Coffey, Douglas Hanes, Martin Smith, Matthew Sottile, Peter Vickery

Part conversation with experts, part unconference, and part hands-on experimentation, we hope you come away with a fluency, confidence, and understanding to engage further (critically and creatively) with this rapidly evolving and increasingly prevalent technology, and find a community to continue this dialogue.

Learn more about the current state and future of the thing called “AI” at the moment. What it is and isn’t, what’s real and what’s hype; what can it do and what are its limitations; What are applications and implications. What are potential avenues where it can do amazing things? What does it mean for the future of learning, work, and innovation? And should we worry?

This introductory convening — a collaborative conversation and experiential learning — will lead to more advanced skill-building and topically-focussed workshops, hackathon, and an unconference and symposium later in the fall and winter.

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Monday
Sep 15
Vantechy and Applied Ai Happy Hour
Brickhouse Bar and Grill

Join us at VanTechy, an event designed for engineers, programmers, and all-around tech enthusiasts. Our goal is to bring together individuals who spend their days immersed in technology, from pixels to code, and provide a space to connect with like-minded professionals. We understand the importance of sharing experiences and learning from others in the field. Whether you work in Data, UX, AI, or any other tech domain, VanTechy offers a unique opportunity to network, share stories, and gain new insights. Come and enjoy a casual drink and some food while mingling with fellow tech professionals, enthusiasts, and investors in the Vancouver, WA area. We look forward to seeing you!

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Wednesday
Sep 17
2025 Silicon Forest Tech Connect
TBD

Returning for its 3rd year, Silicon Forest Tech Connect takes place on September 17th in Portland, OR. Venue/Location TBD!

Who Should Attend? Whether you’re looking to network with other experienced tech professionals and leaders, engage with local companies and community partners, meet tech recruiters, or recreate the magic of TechCrawl, the Silicon Forest Tech Connect is a can’t-miss event in Portland this fall.

What to Expect: Open networking with experienced tech professionals and leaders. Booths with local tech companies, community partners, and Meetup organizers. Complimentary drink ticket with RSVP and lite bites courtesy of ProFocus Technology. A chance to win cool prizes.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the growth of the Silicon Forest tech ecosystem. See you there! RSVP required.

For Companies/Partners/Sponsors: Space for community partners, meetup groups, and tech companies interested in hosting a booth is limited. Secure your spot by emailing people@profocustechnology.com.

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Portland Azure User Group
Virtual Event - Microsoft Teams (Register to access event)

The Portland Azure User Group is a community of people excited about the endless possibilities of cloud computing, data analytics, and security on Microsoft Azure. We believe the Azure platform offers rich possibilities. We keep pace by sharing our learning and doing deep-dive explorations of topics as a community of learners. We run the gamut from new to experienced users and welcome anyone who shares an interest in cloud scalable infrastructure, applications, tools, analytics, identity management, and security.

Some great perks to joining our monthly meetups are networking, knowledge transfer, and community building. We aim to foster a vibrant community that shares success in implementing best practices for Microsoft Azure.

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Thursday
Sep 18
CascadiaJS
through Town Hall Seattle

CascadiaJS is the JavaScript conference for the Pacific Northwest. This year’s event will bring together an amazing group of web developers from across the Pacific Northwest (and beyond). You will find every kind of developer you can imagine:

  • Code newbies all the way to senior executives
  • Front-end, back-end and full-stack engineers
  • Experts in popular frameworks
  • Members of under-represented groups in tech

Over the course of 2 days, you’ll hear 20+ amazing talks by experts in their fields, covering everything from GenAI to TypeScript to leadership. There will be ample opportunities for you to connect with other developers and companies during coffee breaks, meals and social gatherings at the venue, and karaoke!

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GIT Together
Brickhouse Bar & Grill

Everyone from seasoned professionals to those just getting started in tech are welcome. Chat with other techies, network, play some pool, have a beer or a meal. You be you. All are welcome.

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Friday
Sep 19
PDX Neurodivergent Tech Workers Online Meetup!
Online event

Who is this for? Whether you are a seasoned software developer, a budding tech enthusiast, or whoever, this event offers a welcoming space for neurodivergent nerds. We are queer and trans led and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. Join us for an evening of community building!

Where Will We be? For winter we will be meeting online for covid friendlyndliness and sensory comfort.

What are we doing? Socializing, talking about challenges at work, talking about life, building community.

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Saturday
Sep 20
Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs)
Capital One Café

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 10:15 AM - Introductions: Share your name Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you! Mention your expertise and how you can assist others. Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

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Wednesday
Sep 24
Portland Fabric Virtual Meetup
Virtual Event - Microsoft Teams (Register to access event)

The Portland Fabric User Group (formerly Portland Power BI User Group) is a community of people excited about the business analytics and AI stack, Microsoft Fabric. We believe the platform offers rich possibilities, and we keep pace by sharing our learning and doing deep-dive explorations of topics. We run the gamut from new to experienced users and welcome anyone who shares an interest in data analytics and AI.

Some great perks to joining our monthly meetups are networking, knowledge transfer, and community building. We aim to foster a vibrant community that shares success in implementing best practices for Fabric and Power BI.

Visit us on our Meetup page to get details on the presentation topic and speaker. We hope to see you!

Website
Tuesday
Sep 30
RainSec - PDX Information Security Meetup
Lucky Lab Brew Pub

RainSec is an informal group of like-minded security professionals who meet to network and discuss topics of interest in a non-work, non-vendor setting.

While our target audience is experienced information security professionals, this is a public event open to any interested parties. If you have a friend or colleague who might benefit, please pass an invite along.

Please follow us on Bluesky (@rainsec.org) or Mastodon (rainsec@infosec.exchange) for any last minute updates.

COVID-19 Precautions:

  • We meet outside under a covered patio area to reduce transmission risk.
    • There are overhead heaters if it's cold, but dress comfortably!
  • If you are feeling sick, stay home!
  • If you've had a recent COVID exposure, stay home!

You can also find us on Meetup.com and Smoke Signal (AT Protocol).

If you're looking for more security-focused community meetups in the Portland area, check out pdx-infosec.com

Website
Tuesday
Oct 7
Portland Geek Dinner - Beaverton! (Padnug)
Ickabod's Bar & Grill

Breakside has grown a bit too popular and we will be moving to have dinner at Ickabods for the foreseeable future. It worked great last month!

Be There and Be Square!

Geek and Nerd dinners are a great way to get to know your peers in the industry in an informal setting. We always have great food, beverages, and conversation!

We'll look to the RSVPs on here to guide our reservation. Please let us know you are coming!

Website
Tuesday
Oct 14
Portland Power Platform Virtual Meetup
Virtual Event - Microsoft Teams (Register to access event)

The Portland Power Platform User Group is a community of people excited about the Power Platform tools: Power Apps, Automate, BI, and Copilot Studio. We believe the platform offers rich possibilities, and we keep pace by sharing our learning and doing deep-dive explorations of topics. We run the gamut from new to experienced users and welcome anyone who shares an interest in custom apps and process automation for your business needs.

Some great perks to joining our monthly meetups are networking, knowledge transfer, and community building. We aim to foster a vibrant community that shares success in implementing best practices for the Power Platform.

Visit us on our Meetup page to get details on the presentation topic and speaker. We hope to see you!

Website
Wednesday
Oct 15
Portland Azure User Group
Virtual Event - Microsoft Teams (Register to access event)

The Portland Azure User Group is a community of people excited about the endless possibilities of cloud computing, data analytics, and security on Microsoft Azure. We believe the Azure platform offers rich possibilities. We keep pace by sharing our learning and doing deep-dive explorations of topics as a community of learners. We run the gamut from new to experienced users and welcome anyone who shares an interest in cloud scalable infrastructure, applications, tools, analytics, identity management, and security.

Some great perks to joining our monthly meetups are networking, knowledge transfer, and community building. We aim to foster a vibrant community that shares success in implementing best practices for Microsoft Azure.

Website
Thursday
Oct 16
GIT Together
Brickhouse Bar & Grill

Everyone from seasoned professionals to those just getting started in tech are welcome. Chat with other techies, network, play some pool, have a beer or a meal. You be you. All are welcome.

Website
Friday
Oct 17
PDX Neurodivergent Tech Workers Online Meetup!
Online event

Who is this for? Whether you are a seasoned software developer, a budding tech enthusiast, or whoever, this event offers a welcoming space for neurodivergent nerds. We are queer and trans led and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. Join us for an evening of community building!

Where Will We be? For winter we will be meeting online for covid friendlyndliness and sensory comfort.

What are we doing? Socializing, talking about challenges at work, talking about life, building community.

Website
Saturday
Oct 18
Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs)
Capital One Café

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 10:15 AM - Introductions: Share your name Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you! Mention your expertise and how you can assist others. Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

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Wednesday
Oct 22
NEDME (Northwest Electronics Design & Manufacture Expo
Wingspan Event & Conference Center

The NW Electronics Design & Manufacturing Expo (NEDME) is the premier trade show and networking event for members of the high-tech industry in the Pacific Northwest. NEDME connects local businesses with engineers, entrepreneurs, buyers, and reps in a fun atmosphere that promotes innovation and learning.

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Portland Fabric Virtual Meetup
Virtual Event - Microsoft Teams (Register to access event)

The Portland Fabric User Group (formerly Portland Power BI User Group) is a community of people excited about the business analytics and AI stack, Microsoft Fabric. We believe the platform offers rich possibilities, and we keep pace by sharing our learning and doing deep-dive explorations of topics. We run the gamut from new to experienced users and welcome anyone who shares an interest in data analytics and AI.

Some great perks to joining our monthly meetups are networking, knowledge transfer, and community building. We aim to foster a vibrant community that shares success in implementing best practices for Fabric and Power BI.

Visit us on our Meetup page to get details on the presentation topic and speaker. We hope to see you!

Website
Tuesday
Oct 28
RainSec - PDX Information Security Meetup
Lucky Lab Brew Pub

RainSec is an informal group of like-minded security professionals who meet to network and discuss topics of interest in a non-work, non-vendor setting.

While our target audience is experienced information security professionals, this is a public event open to any interested parties. If you have a friend or colleague who might benefit, please pass an invite along.

Please follow us on Bluesky (@rainsec.org) or Mastodon (rainsec@infosec.exchange) for any last minute updates.

COVID-19 Precautions:

  • We meet outside under a covered patio area to reduce transmission risk.
    • There are overhead heaters if it's cold, but dress comfortably!
  • If you are feeling sick, stay home!
  • If you've had a recent COVID exposure, stay home!

You can also find us on Meetup.com and Smoke Signal (AT Protocol).

If you're looking for more security-focused community meetups in the Portland area, check out pdx-infosec.com

Website
Thursday
Nov 20
TECHSPO Orlando 2025 Technology Expo (Internet ~ Mobile ~ AdTech ~ MarTech ~ SaaS)
through Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa

TECHSPO Orlando – Where Business, Tech and Innovation Collide in Orlando, FL!

TECHSPO Orlando Technology Expo returns November 20-21, 2025 to the Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa in Orlando, Florida. This must-attend, two-day annual event brings together leading developers, marketers, innovators, and technology enthusiasts eager to showcase and explore the latest in tech and digital solutions. From groundbreaking Internet advancements to cutting-edge Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS technologies, TECHSPO Orlando 2025 is where the next generation of technology and innovation takes center stage. Be prepared to be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for greater growth.

HIGHLIGHTS:

 •   Discover the Next Generation of Tech: Connect with exhibitors showcasing Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS innovations that will drive business growth.
 •   Networking Opportunities: Build your professional network with business leaders, brands, and the tech world’s most forward-thinkers.
 •   Exclusive Tech Demos & Products: See, test, and experience firsthand the innovations set to transform industries.

SPECIAL FEATURE: DigiMarCon Florida Digital Marketing, Media & Advertising Conference – a limited attendance event held in tandem with TECHSPO Orlando. Experience two events in one: where DigiMarCon’s learning and inspiration meets the hands-on networking and real-world product testing on the TECHSPO floor.

Join us to be inspired, educated, and connected at TECHSPO Orlando 2025. Secure your spot today!

For more details and to register, visit https://digimarconorlando.com.

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Saturday
Nov 22
Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs)
Capital One Café

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 10:15 AM - Introductions: Share your name Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you! Mention your expertise and how you can assist others. Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

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Monday
Jul 28
Startup Train to Seattle
Union Station

Come join us on a leisurely ride up to Seattle from Portland as we connect and learn from founders working on remarkable startups.

​How this works: - Buy a coach ticket from Amtrak for the 8:30am departure from Portland's Union Station to King St (usually around $27). - We will all meet in the bar car once the train is underway. - About an hour into the trip we will have founders pitch their startups. - Each company will get 5 minutes with 5 minutes of Q&A/Feedback

This event is part of Seattle Tech Week. Hopefully, you will be hanging out in Seattle for the rest of the week's events. We may book a return trip, so keep an eye open for that.

​All travelers are responsible for their own ticket costs and travel. Organizers are not affiliated with Amtra, so we cannot guarantee tickets, discount costs, or provide any other services related to this event.

​This event is being put together by UpStart Collective.

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Sunday
Jul 27
The Mondo Croquet World Championships and Mad Hatter Picnic
North Park Blocks where we play Mondo Croquet

It's croquet – American style! With bowling balls and sledgehammers! This is our 28th year of bringing class, style, humor and ruthless competition to the North Park Blocks. Fun, free and kid-friendly drop in and join us! We've got all the balls and sledgehammers, you bring a chair, a snack to share and something cold to drink.

Come see why we've been voted "Best of Portland" in Willamette Week. Come see how much fun it is to smack a bowling ball with a sledgehammer.

Wondering how to dress appropriately, or appropriately inappropriate? Check out our photo archives! Photos! Lots of photos!

Yours in Watusi,

Lord Peters

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Saturday
Jul 26
3D Design Gathering at CETI
CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway

Introduction to Computer-aided Design on the Web

Join a group of 3D Design people as we meet (usually monthly) to learn, experiment, share projects and skills, and create together. This month: An Introduction to computer-aided design utilizing resources online including Tinkercad and Onshape.

Prerequisite: All are welcome

Required Materials: We've got the printer, filament, and expertise.

Part of the 2025 CETI Enchanted Technology Summer

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Make Your Own Augmented Reality Stories and Tours with the Trace App
CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway

Create, publish, and share Augmented Reality tours and content using the Trace platform.

In this hands-on workshop intended for all experience levels, we’ll review some AR fundamentals and build on-demand, location-based experiences covering:

Content creation

Avatars and recordings

Space management

Publishing and hosting

Discovery and viewing

Afterwards, we can create a tour together at PSU, likely outdoors on the Park.

Required Materials: BYO Phone or borrow an iPad from the lab

Prerequisite: All experience levels welcome

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Create Mesmerizing AR Dioramas with Images and Photographs
CETI @ PSU

Instructor: Bernardo Pantoja

The workshop will cover the workflow of creating 2D layouts, arranging them in 3D using blender, and exporting for AR experiences.

Each participant will gain the knowledge base to further explore using the techniques, ideas, and workflow from the workshop to create their own AR Dioramas.

Materials: Laptops, cellphones, blender installed, Photoshop (or similar photo editing app), Create Trace account. We will have a few laptops for you to use.

Prerequisites: Experience in photoshop or similar photo editing app.

Part of CETI's Enchanted Technology Summer 2025

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Thursday
Jul 24
Community Broadband PDX - Meetup
Lucky Lab Brew Pub

Join us to talk about the Community Broadband PDX campaign to bring a public broadband option to the City of Portland to create ffordable, accessible, fast internet service for everyone in Portland. Meet other community broadband advocates and learn how you can help!

Look for the "Ask Me About Municipal Broadband" light sign.

Email jen@freejen.org with questions.

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ProductTank July 2025: Systems Thinking & Product Narratives
Kiln

Join us for a special ProductTank PDX this July!

We’re excited to welcome two incredible speakers, Deanna Mustain (Sr. Product Manager @ Duolingo) and Dave Ruel (VP of Product @ Hanzo), for an evening all about unlocking innovation and elevating your product narrative. As always, we’ll also have plenty of time to meet other product folks over drinks and tasty snacks.

📅 Thursday, July 24, 2025 🕕 6:00 – 8:00pm 📍 Kiln


Unlocking Innovation: The Power of Systems Thinking in Product Management

In this talk, Deanna Mustain shares how systems thinking can unlock innovation, clarity, and speed in fast-moving product environments. Drawing from her work at Duolingo, where she launched 0-1 features for the Music product, led multiple roadmaps to drive growth, and transformed the company’s Product Review process, Deanna will unpack the frameworks behind high-quality decision-making, creative alignment, and scalable product development. Through concrete examples and practical tools, she’ll show how systems thinkers build teams, products, and processes that deliver long-term impact—even in the most ambiguous spaces.

About Deanna: Deanna Mustain is a product leader with a decade of experience at the intersection of creativity and technology. At Duolingo, she co-led development of the company’s Music product, launched features like Popular Songs with Sony Music, and previously ran Product Operations, building programs that transformed company-wide product excellence. Before moving into tech, Deanna performed as a classical violist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. She holds degrees from Stanford, the San Francisco Conservatory, and the New England Conservatory.


Beyond User Stories: The Power of a Compelling Product Narrative

Dave Ruel will explore why product narratives are more than just a marketing tool—they’re a core driver of product success. In this session, Dave will break down how to craft and leverage compelling narratives that align teams, influence stakeholders, and resonate with customers. He’ll also dive into how modern AI tools can help elevate your storytelling and turn data into stories that drive action.

About Dave: Dave Ruel is passionate about empowering product teams to go beyond the typical backlog and sprint cycles to build products that matter. His work focuses on helping teams understand the deeper narrative behind their products, so they can unlock meaningful differentiation and impact.


🎉 Don’t miss it!

Come connect with fellow product managers, designers, engineers, and enthusiasts over drinks and snacks. See you there!

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ProductTank July 2025: Systems Thinking & Product Narratives
Kiln

We’re excited to welcome two incredible speakers, Deanna Mustain (Sr. Product Manager @ Duolingo) and Dave Ruel (VP of Product @ Hanzo), for an evening all about unlocking innovation and elevating your product narrative. As always, we’ll also have plenty of time to meet other product folks over drinks and tasty snacks.

Unlocking Innovation: The Power of Systems Thinking in Product Management

In this talk, Deanna Mustain shares how systems thinking can unlock innovation, clarity, and speed in fast-moving product environments. Drawing from her work at Duolingo, where she launched 0-1 features for the Music product, led multiple roadmaps to drive growth, and transformed the company’s Product Review process, Deanna will unpack the frameworks behind high-quality decision-making, creative alignment, and scalable product development. Through concrete examples and practical tools, she’ll show how systems thinkers build teams, products, and processes that deliver long-term impact—even in the most ambiguous spaces.

About Deanna: Deanna Mustain is a product leader with a decade of experience at the intersection of creativity and technology. At Duolingo, she co-led development of the company’s Music product, launched features like Popular Songs with Sony Music, and previously ran Product Operations, building programs that transformed company-wide product excellence. Before moving into tech, Deanna performed as a classical violist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. She holds degrees from Stanford, the San Francisco Conservatory, and the New England Conservatory.


Beyond User Stories: The Power of a Compelling Product Narrative

Dave Ruel will explore why product narratives are more than just a marketing tool—they’re a core driver of product success. In this session, Dave will break down how to craft and leverage compelling narratives that align teams, influence stakeholders, and resonate with customers. He’ll also dive into how modern AI tools can help elevate your storytelling and turn data into stories that drive action.

About Dave: Dave Ruel is passionate about empowering product teams to go beyond the typical backlog and sprint cycles to build products that matter. His work focuses on helping teams understand the deeper narrative behind their products, so they can unlock meaningful differentiation and impact.

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SIM Women Party in the Park
Cook Family Park

Join the Society of Information Management's (SIM) women's group as they gather local women in tech for a park party with food, drinks, and games. Enjoy casual and fun networking at Cook Family Park with local resource groups, community partners, and companies.

Thanks to ProFocus Technology's Women in Focus for sponsoring!

RSVP link can be found on the SIM website.

Wednesday
Jul 23
Cloud Native PDX July Meeting
ProFocus Technology Professionals

Come out and join us to network with local cloud native peers.

Agenda: 5:00pm to 5:30pm – Pizza and Networking! Food sponsored by Mezmo

5:45pm - Streamlining Telemetry Data: Building a Telemetry Pipeline to Handle High-Cardinality Metrics by Chelsea Wright @ Mezmo

Handling high-cardinality telemetry data efficiently is crucial for modern observability systems. In this session, we will explore strategies for designing a scalable telemetry pipeline that can process large volumes of diverse metrics without performance bottlenecks. We’ll cover best practices for data ingestion, storage optimization, and query performance, along with real-world techniques to mitigate challenges like high dimensionality and resource constraints. Attendees will gain insights into building a robust telemetry pipeline that balances accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

6:15pm - What Producing Sound Effects Taught Me About Distributed Systems by Bret Bernhoft

As a sound designer and cloud native developer, I have discovered the art of crafting immersive audio effects mirrors the science of engineering distributed systems. In this talk, I will share how core audio production concepts like managing feedback loops, dealing with signal degradation and understanding the effects of reverb offer direct parallels to tackling challenges in microservices, observability and network latency. Just as a single, complex sound effect is built from many interdependent layers, modern applications rely on an orchestration of services and timing, demanding both precision and systems thinking.

We will explore how considering signal-to-noise ratio can clarify your logging strategies and how the art of mixing audio tracks provides valuable insights into resource limits as well as task prioritization within your deployments. By drawing on these analogies, this session aims to equip you with a new perspective that makes the complexities of cloud native architectures a bit more understandable, all through the lens of sound.

6:45pm to 8:00pm – Networking and Board games!

None of this would be possible without our amazing sponsors:

Thanks to ProFocus for sponsoring the meetup space
Thanks to Mezmo for sponsoring the food
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How to Evaluate & Improve an Idea for a Startup (2-hour, in-person workshop)
Kiln

​A good startup idea is the foundation of a successful startup, yet most founders struggle to characterize and enhance the strength of their idea. In this hands-on workshop, participants will walk through a case study applying “Nascent Methodology,” a novel, unique approach to identify the earliest signals of opportunity for a startup idea. Through guided exercises, participants will search for People in Pain (an initial indication of potential customers) and will quantify the Pain in dollars ($). Founders will come away with a framework for evaluating and iteratively improving their own startup ideas. You must register in Luma (https://lu.ma/yg56sl7w) to attend.

​Notes: - ​We'll automatically sign you up for the NascentStartups.com newsletter. - ​This event will be recorded. We may publish brief clips in the newsletter.

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Monday
Jul 21
Vantechy and Applied Ai Happy Hour
Brickhouse Bar and Grill

Join us at VanTechy, an event designed for engineers, programmers, and all-around tech enthusiasts. Our goal is to bring together individuals who spend their days immersed in technology, from pixels to code, and provide a space to connect with like-minded professionals. We understand the importance of sharing experiences and learning from others in the field. Whether you work in Data, UX, AI, or any other tech domain, VanTechy offers a unique opportunity to network, share stories, and gain new insights. Come and enjoy a casual drink and some food while mingling with fellow tech professionals, enthusiasts, and investors in the Vancouver, WA area. We look forward to seeing you!

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Sunday
Jul 20
Techies' GameCon at NedSpace (board and video games)
NedSpace Broadway

Come join us to network with fellow techies, and experience a vast array of games, ranging from party games to middleweight and heavyweight games! We will have over 30 board games available. NedSpace is a large space, featuring 10 private gaming rooms and 3 large common areas each equipped with 1 to 3 tables, accommodating 4 to 8 players per table.

The NedSpace and GameCon communities are very welcoming and a great place to make friends, for new and experienced gamers alike. We can help you find a group to play with when you arrive or let you explore! With the event running for 5+ hours - from 2 PM to 7 PM (or a little later!), you'll have time to break out some more crunchy games if you desire. It's also great for playing lots of shorter party games and everything in between.

BEFORE THE EVENT Join NedSpace's active Discord, where you can chat about the next game night and learn more about NedSpace. You can also schedule games or arrange carpools on the game night channel. On Discord, please make your username your name or nickname, so other members know who you are - it really helps for finding people at the event!

You may want to bring:

  • board games
  • snacks to share
  • weather protection (jacket, umbrella)
  • water bottle, reusable plate, fork (or use our provided dishes)

NAVIGATING GAME NIGHT Please make a name tag when you arrive, and feel free to grab food & drinks in NedSpace's kitchen. Folks tend to socialize for the first 30 minutes, and new games start every 20-30 minutes.

If you have any questions during the event (including needing help finding a game to play/join), you can ask in the game night channel on Discord or ask one of our hosts (Lana or Sean and possibly Faris, Jarod or Ripley)

FOOD INFO We provide some snacks, drinks, and other food. We encourage you to bring your favorite foods to share as well. If you bring enough for 10-15 people, that's awesome!

WHAT IS NEDSPACE ALL ABOUT? CO-LABS Our Collaborative Laboratories [Co-lab] are industry-specific micro-communities; Learn from peers in a small group environment. Take on bigger work as a group. Lunch buddies too?

Photo, Film, & Design: OUR MEDIA CO-LAB An intentional design space as a central pitstop for media folk. Connect/learn with other creatives, dump content to the cloud on our 10gbps+ network, attend co-lab specific events, or just hang out. Folks in this room adopt social impact-driven business models that amplify the voices of other local biz owners, while building their own businesses. Web & Interactive: OUR DIGITAL EXPERIENCES CO-LAB The web co-lab is an intentional design space to explore all things digital. Build next-gen websites, explore UI/UX design, Augmented / Virtual Reality, and SaaS. Event Organizers, Grant-Writing, Startup & Founders, Artist & SoundSpace, & Others: OTHER CO-LABS IN DEVELOPMENT We're constantly looking for individuals to build micro-communities around. Want to start your own in our space? All you gotta do is Ask!

Intentional Spaces @ NedSpace eLearning Studio, Code Lab, & eSports Room: OUR MULTIPURPOSE COMPUTER LAB ROOM During the day, this room functions as a drop-in space outfitted with LED lighting & ultrawide monitor docking stations. Members & external parties can reserve the entire space to use for team-driven work or coding sprints. At night, this room comes ALIVE. We game under 10,000 color changing led lights. We live-stream. Battles are won & lost. Friendships are made & broken. Strobe Lab: OUR PHOTO STUDIO Equipped with industry-standard photography strobe gear & equipment, this where one can shoot everything from product photos to portraiture. With stunning views from all 4 corners of our building, you'll never be short of picturesque backdrops. Podcast Studio /OUR AUDIO ROOM WITH A LEGACY Our podcast studio has been home to all manner of podcasters, large & small. From Startup Radio Network to the newly established @THISISPDX.OR, we've seen over 2,500 podcast episodes recorded in this room. Meeting Spaces for your next big Idea Communal spaces are available as drop-in & bookable spaces. Unlimited use for members, no upcharges; community guidelines apply. Not a member but want to book a space? Find us on PeerSpace.

OTHER EVENTS NedSpace's other events - text Events to 9712998979 Join NedSpace's discord and get in contact with the discord manager, Lana, to learn more about NedSpace, its events, and its community! Portland Area Board Games and RPGs Calendar GameCon's other events

QUESTIONS?

  • discord: aliceethereal or Lana#2647
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Monthly PLUG Linux Clinic
Ecotrust (Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center)

That PLUG Clinic you like is coming back into style!

The PLUG Clinic returns again this month on July 20th, from 1pm-5pm, at Willamette University's space on the 2nd floor of the Ecotrust Building. If you need help with your Linux computer, or want to offer help, you are welcome!

Volunteer helpers are as desirable as helpees. Helping is fun and rewarding. If you've ever helped out at a PLUG Clinic before, come checkout the space!

Thank you Willamette University, for hosting us!

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Saturday
Jul 19
Touch Designer Summer Study Group
CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway

Saturdays,

Jul 19, Aug 2, Aug 16 2025. 4:00pm - 5:30pm.

Aug 30, Sep 13, Sep 27 2025. 2:00pm -- 3:30pm

CETI Lab at PSU. FMH 218.

A bimonthly gathering for TouchDesigner enthusiasts and experts, to gather, learn, skill-share and experiment together.

Topics for individual dates will be added to teh CETI calendar and the CETI touchdesigner Discord channel

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Intro to Soldering: Build your own Punk Synth Console
CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway

Part of the CETI Enchanted Technology Summer 2025

Instructor: Leroy Laush

Saturday, July 19, 2025. 2:00pm -- 4:30pm.

Workshop participants will build a new CETI themed custom designed Punk Synth Console. No experience in soldering is required. This is a great, simple project to learn how to solder!

Prerequisite: None. A willingness to experiment.

Required Materials: We will provide all the required tools to use during the workshp as well as electronics kits for the synth that you may take away.

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Introduction to TouchDesigner for Multimedia Creation
CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway

Instructor: Skye Estes

In this workshop, we will explore TouchDesigner from a beginner’s perspective, with the goal of achieving a level of proficiency with the tool to utilize it in your own artistic explorations.

Materials: Bring a laptop with a free version of TouchDesigner installed (w e have a few to lend in the lab)

Prerequisites: All are welcome.

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Creating Interactive Objects and Experiences: Intro to Arduino
CETI @ PSU

An introductory workshop on how to use arduinos in interactive art. We will approach how to design a project, break it down into parts, make block diagrams, how various sensors work and how to work with them, and options for output. We will go over how to setup and wire an arduino, and how to turn your block diagrams into basic processing code. The point of this workshop is for artists to demystify microcontrollers, and how to use them practically, and how to design a project to be implemented simply and reliably.

We are offering the workshop for just the(partial) cost of materials and waiving all other costs.

Prerequisite: none

Required Materials: We will provide an arduino and needed materials for you to take away as well as all needed tools to use in the lab. The ticket cost includes materials

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Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs)
Capital One Café

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 10:15 AM - Introductions: Share your name Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you! Mention your expertise and how you can assist others. Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

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Friday
Jul 18
PDX Neurodivergent Tech Workers Online Meetup!
Online event

Who is this for? Whether you are a seasoned software developer, a budding tech enthusiast, or whoever, this event offers a welcoming space for neurodivergent nerds. We are queer and trans led and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. Join us for an evening of community building!

Where Will We be? For winter we will be meeting online for covid friendlyndliness and sensory comfort.

What are we doing? Socializing, talking about challenges at work, talking about life, building community.

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Thursday
Jul 17
BSD Pizza Night
Ranch PDX Southeast (with Baerlic Beer Co)

A meeting of folks interested in BSD operating systems and related technologies to get together, eat pizza, drink beer, and talk about what interesting things have been going on.

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GIT Together
Brickhouse Bar & Grill

Everyone from seasoned professionals to those just getting started in tech are welcome. Chat with other techies, network, play some pool, have a beer or a meal. You be you. All are welcome.

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Wednesday
Jul 16
Vibe Coding Bike Ride
Meet at Ladd Circle Park (1996 SE Ladd Ave, Portland, OR 97214)

We'll code up dreams while we pedal, and share our creations with fellow riders at a stop midway or at the food carts at the end.

This "fun paced" ride is a part of Bike Summer, three months of free group bike rides in Portland. Ride is nearly a loop - ends at Cartopia (1207 SE Hawthorne Blvd).

Ride leader Chris wrestled with the computer so you don't have to. Tech pros and total beginners welcome.

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Friday
Jul 11
Tech Talk | Accessible by Design: Web Accessibility Essentials for Developers
The Tech Academy

Join us this July 11, 2025 at 1 PM PST (3 PM CST 4 PM EST)

Web accessibility isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s a must for creating inclusive digital experiences that serve all users. In this engaging Tech Talk, we’ll explore why accessibility matters, how companies are currently approaching it, and what you can do to start building more accessible websites today.

You’ll see real-world, hands-on examples of accessible design in action and learn how small changes can have a big impact. We’ll also dive into how AI is transforming the accessibility landscape—making it faster, smarter, and more scalable than ever.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your skills, this session will leave you inspired and equipped to create better, more inclusive web experiences.

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Thursday
Jul 10
Developing a Recipe for Research
Virtual

Portland Design Thinkers are thrilled to welcome Kate Tetreault of America's Test Kitchen to talk with us about Developing a Recipe for Research:

Research and testing are built into our DNA at America's Test Kitchen. Our test cooks research, develop, and analyze recipes in our state-of-the-art kitchen, then pass them along to our panel of 70,000 home cooks to pressure test in real kitchens. In the lab next door, our Reviews Team conducts comprehensive (and unbiased) research and testing to determine which ingredients and equipment are worth home cooks’ time, effort, and money.

As a Product Design team, we wanted our user testing and research platforms to match these rigorous standards. In this session, I’ll share our scrappy journey to ‘Food for Thought’ – our co-design panel of home cooks.

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Play pool. Talk tech
Rialto Poolroom

Details This is a fun networking event to play pool and talk tech. We will have free tables to play on and Happy Hour runs until 6pm. Everyone is welcome, you do not have to be great at pool to attend!

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Techworks on Tap
Brix Tavern 8187 SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd. Tualatin, OR

Join us Thursday, July 10 from 4–6 PM at Brix Tavern in Tualatin for an evening that’s more than a happy hour—it’s a catalyst for connection. Techworks on Tap brings together founders, innovators, and tech leaders to exchange insights, ask bold questions, and uncover practical solutions to shared challenges.

Enjoy drinks, delicious bites, and a live panel shaped by the crowd, plus explore resources from partners who are building what’s next. Come for the conversation, stay for the community—Oregon’s tech future starts here.

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Techworks on Tap
Brix Tavern 8187 SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd. Tualatin, OR

Join us Thursday, July 10 from 4–6 PM at Brix Tavern in Tualatin for an evening that’s more than a happy hour—it’s a catalyst for connection. Techworks on Tap brings together founders, innovators, and tech leaders to exchange insights, ask bold questions, and uncover practical solutions to shared challenges.

Enjoy drinks, delicious bites, and a live panel shaped by the crowd, plus explore resources from partners who are building what’s next. Come for the conversation, stay for the community—Oregon’s tech future starts here.

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Healthcare UX PDX
Steeplejack Brewing Company

Join us for a casual social event designed for UX Researchers and Designers with experience in healthcare—or anyone curious about the field!

​Whether you're working in health tech, healthcare system, startups, or just exploring this space, come connect with others, share your experiences, and learn from one another.

​Let’s build community, exchange ideas, and enjoy some great conversations. Cheers!

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Coffee and Coworking
Holladay Park

Join us for a mellow morning of free coffee, outdoor coworking, and community vibes. We’re setting up a workspace in the park with strong WiFi, plenty of seating, and relaxing music under the trees. Whether you’re a remote worker, freelancer, or just want to read or chat in good company, this is the perfect midweek ritual.

Coffee is provided by local partners, and you’re welcome to BYO laptop, project, or conversation.

About Lloyd Live: This is part of Lloyd Live at Holladay Park—a three-month, community-powered celebration of public space. Led by Lloyd EcoDistrict in partnership with Multnomah County and Portland Parks & Rec, the series features daily events that build belonging, safety, and joy in one of Portland’s most iconic parks.

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