The Sherwood Saturday Market is oriented toward fresh local produce, herbs, plants, flowers, food, musicians and quality handcrafted merchandise. Vendors and musicians change weekly so there is always something new to discover. Vendors' offerings also change seasonally, so remember to check back often for new produce and crafts!  The Market is family friendly so bring your children, grab a friend, even bring the family dog and come see what the Sherwood Market is all about!

The Tigard Area Farmers' Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, delicious hot food, garden plants, cut flowers, select arts and crafts and convenient parking.  Enjoy live musical entertainment (rain or shine) each market day from 10:00am until close.

Enjoy Oregon's largest all-agricultural market on Saturdays, Mother's Day weekend through October.it is fresh in the Northwest, you will find it at the Beaverton Farmers Market. Live entertainment every week adds to the festivities, and the location next to the Beaverton Library and City Park offers additional family fun at the interactive water fountain, playground and picnic tables.

Connections: Quilting 1930's and "Today will explore the history of quilting in the 1930's and its parallels with the current resurgence in quilting.  Learn about quilting as an art form and its importance in the community.  Quilts, tools and sewing machines from the Museum's collection will be on display alongside pieces on loan from Westside Quilters Guild members.  There will be weekly quilting demonstrations - please contact Washington County Museum for times.

Photographer Dorothea Lange's Farm Security Administration work during the Great Depression helped redefine the field of documentary photography.  The traveling exhibit Dorothea Lange in Oregon: 1939 Farm Security Administration Photos represents work conducted in late summer and fall all over the state.  The exhibit was produced by the Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission and contains large framed photographic selections drawn from the Library of Congress.

Pix on the Plaza returns to the Tom Hughes Civic Center Plaza on Thursday, August 19.  The movies start at dusk but come early as there will be children's activities and demonstrations beginning at 7pm.  Bring your blanket or low-back lawn chair for this free family fun event.

• August 19:  Inkheart


• August 26:  Monsters vs. Aliens


• September 2:  Where the Wild Things Are


• September 10:  Star Trek 2009

From street signs to graffiti, the city overflows with text.  Urban Imprints is Jan Z. von Bergen's response to the energy of the written word found in nearly every culture.  Her prints and ceramics explore the convergence of cultural and personal energy that gives meaning to the written word.  Presented by Print Arts Northwest (PAN) and the Washington County Museum.

Opening Reception:  Thursday, August 19, 5:30-8:00pm.  Don't miss this opportunity to talk art, sip wine, enjoy hors d'ouevres, and see the exhibits free of charge!

Amato's Gallery presents a new show of works by local artists including pieces by blown glass artist Diane Ahrendt and award-winning painters Christy Perrine, Gretha Lindwood, Michael Orwick and Annie Salness.  An opening Meet The Artists reception with wine tasting will be held 6 to 9pm on Friday, August 20.  This event is free and open to the public.

Amato's Gallery is located inside Amato's Floral, Wine and Gifts in Beaverton.  Gallery hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, and Saturday 10am to 4pm.

Garden Vineyards invites you to their final open event of the season on Thursday, September 2.  Linda Hornbuckle and Janice Scroggins will be playing their soulful lounge style sets.  Bring your own picnic or enjoy food from Garden Vineyard's grill.

There is a $6 cover charge that can be applied to the purchase of take-home wine.  Open at 5pm; music starts at 6:30pm.

Early in the morning may be the best time of day to observe nature.  Come learn about the local ecology as we seek out the flora and fauna in Tualatin Hills Nature Park.  The walk begins at 7am and lasts approximately 2 hours, but you are free to depart whenever necessary.  Led by Ranger Sarah.

Meeting location:  Tualatin Hills Nature Park Interpretive Center - 15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton

Celebrate Labor Day weekend with the Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers!  Our third annual "Explore, Tour & Taste" brings special open houses through the Chehalem Mountains and Ribbon Ridge appellations.  Explore ... Ribbon Ridge and Chehalem Mountains wine country backroads and visit vineyards and wineries on your doorstep.  Tour ... family vineyards, boutique producers rarely open to the public, and celebrated wineries.  Taste ... winemaker selections from rare Pinot noirs to Chardonnay, Pinot gris, Rieslings and more from the members of the Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers.

Times and details vary by participant but are generally 11:00am to 5:00pm.  Tasting fees vary by location.  For participant information and to download a touring map, visit:  www.chehalemmountains.org.

KUFO along with Mike Thrasher Events and Doubl Tee Concerts present Slayer and Megadeath.  The gates open at 4:30pm and the concert starts at 6:00pm. This concert is festival seating, on grass.  For more information call Double Tee's offices at 503-221-0288. 

The cost is $40 in advance and $45 at the door.  All tickets from the original January 19, 2010 date will be honored.  Tickets are on sale at TicketsWest: http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3aTWS%3aPDX10:PWCF0904%3a&linkID=twspok

Every first Wednesday of the month from 5-8 p.m., downtown Forest Grove is hopping with residents and visitors. Come to taste local wines, enjoy local crafters and artisans and take advantage of the snacks and special deals offered by as many as 30 local merchants on Main Street between Pacific and 21st Avenue. There are various entertainers including magicians, dancers, and stilt walkers.