PORTLAND DRIZZLE

Friday, friends! sunny but cold today, high of 59. Possible rain Sunday. Portland Public schools has announced that no matter what, 100 staff will be laid off. Oregon coast is getting its own ‘pilgrimage’ walking trail, and a new bagel shop has replaced Speilman’s on Division. There’s a lot of great events this weekend, including the Cats of Sunnyside Cat Walk and a hamburger eating contest at Creepy’s. Portland is so fun.

Dinner Club: There’s another Portland Drizzle Dinner Club coming up- great news for anyone who couldn’t make the first one. Looking to make new friends? You’re not alone. Here’s what you do: Take a quick personality quiz, and get matched up at a table with 5 other people for dinner at a surprise location (downtown). After dinner, all the tables will be invited to get together for some casual cocktails at a nearby spot.

Portland Public Schools says it will cut more than 100 full-time positions no matter which rightsizing option the board chooses. At Tuesday's board meeting, the district laid out its choices. Scenario A closes 14 schools, 13 elementary and one middle school. Scenario B closes 11 schools, 10 elementary and one middle school. In both, more than 100 positions go. If no schools close, the district says it would cut up to 223 full-time positions. KATU

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The Oregon Peace Trail, inspired by Spain's Camino de Santiago, is now planned as a 100-mile coastal route. It runs from Bastendorff Beach near Coos Bay south to Brookings, along the Oregon Coast Trail, and launches in May 2027. Rotary clubs will install Peace Poles along the way, and an app is in development. Founders include Portland's Al Jubitz, whose family foundation has funded Peace Poles in Oregon since 2017. Oregonian

The Spielman Bagels shop at 2111 SE Division Street gets a new name on Monday, October 26. It becomes Ricky's, after owner Raf Spielman's late father, Rick, who opened the first shop about 15 years ago. October 26 is Rick's birthday. Raf says the bagels will now be baked as the shop opens each day, using flour from Cairnspring. The menu will have about eight flavors, six classic and two rotating. Bridgetown Bites

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October 23, 1959, “Weird Al” Yankovic was born in Downey, California. Happy Birthday, weirdo.

🎃Spooky Halloween Events: Portland’s candy dish is full with Halloween events. Rather than attempt to list them all here, I recommend visiting EverOut. They have a thorough, curated list of pumpkin patches, ghost tours, scary movie showings, and more

All Weekend

SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw | Alberta Abbey | 10/16 - 11/8
Howloween at the Oregon Zoo | Oregon Zoo | Oct 17–18 & Oct 24–25, 2026
Beetlejuice LIVE | Funhouse Lounge | 10/23 - 10/30
Bad Seed | Twilight Theater Company | Oct 15 - Nov 1, 2026
Crow Manor Haunted House | Crow Manor (Historic Peace House) | Oct 16 - Nov 1, 2026

Friday, Oct 23

Dog Costume Contest | Twilight Room
Wildwood - Opening Night Event | Empirical Theater at OMSI
Friday Night Ride at Ladd's | Ladd's Addition, Ladd Circle
Goth & Roll Skate Night | Oaks Park Skating Rink
Portland Polyamory - Fourth Friday Lucky Lab Meetup | Lucky Labrador Brew Pub
Love Isn't Blind | Live Comedy/Dating Show | 322 NW 6th Ave
Portland Thorns vs. North Carolina Courage | Providence Park

Saturday, Oct 24

Cats of Sunnyside Cat Walk Season Finale | Sunnyside Piazza
South Waterfront Halloween Pup Crawl | South Waterfront
Powell's After Hours: A Most Peculiar Evening | Powell's City of Books
The Stinkfoot Orchestra with Terry Robb, Pojama People & the Ike Willis Band | The Get Down
Northwest Pro Wrestling | Gigantic Brewing
Portland Timbers vs. Charlotte FC | Providence Park
Live Music: Torn & Frayed | Arbor Beer Lodge

Sunday Oct 25

Portland Flea at The Redd | The Redd on Salmon
Babadook and Wine Mixer | My-O-My
Paint Fight PDX October | The High Water Mark
Roseway Parkway Halloween Costume Parade | Roseway Parkway
Sellwood Monster March | Llewellyn Elementary School
Hamburger Eating Contest at Creepy's | Creepy's

See if you can scare up some fun this weekend 👻

by Michael Simpson Contact: [email protected]