Food is needed for distribution to Mt. Scott-Arleta and Foster-Powell neighborhood households.  Foster Indy Mart, in collaboration with the Mt. Scott Park Presbyterian Church, is collecting non-perishable food items starting  November 27 and running through December 6th. Bring your donations to 7916 SE Foster Rd, suite 104 between 11-7 PM Wednesday - Saturday and 11-5 PM Sundays. Special extended hours Friday 11/27 9 AM - 7 PM.  More information at 503-706-7095.

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The Title Wave Used Bookstore will hold its annual Customer Appreciation Sale on Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come in and save 55 percent on all used items ― books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and more.  Proceeds from the volunteer-operated bookstore benefit Multnomah County Library. 
The Title Wave is located at 216 N.E. Knott Street in Portland. For more information at 503.988.5021.  www.multcolib.org/titlewave

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This Friday evening, enjoy free admission at the Portland Art Museum from 5-8 p.m. Browse the Museum's permanent collection, explore the recent explosion of design and architecture projects created in China, view a Renaissance masterpiece rarely seen outside of Italy, and more. Information at www.portlandartmuseum.org

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Plant the Seed, an event organized with local restaurants all over Portland, will host a night of giving on November 28th. The participating establishments are donating a portion of sales or collecting cash donations to raise funds for P:ear’s food program―to feed more homeless and transitional youth hot meals. Finish off your Thanksgiving weekend with your family and friends by dining at one of these local restaurants.  For listings, visit the web at http://pearmentor.org

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Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day....and remember, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”  --John F  Kennedy