If you’re planning a kitchen renovation or even just thinking about it, the Hip Happenings in the Kitchen seminar at Chown Hardware is for you.

The Architectural Heritage Center presents “Houses, Landscapes, Flowers & Dreams: The Poetic Art of CJ Hurley.”

Portland’s ReBuilding Center is offering a two-part workshop designed to teach women the basics of carpentry.

Thursday, Sep. 1 is Portland’s monthly “First Thursday,” a celebration of art, wine and music in downtown Portland.

The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland announced award winners for this year’s Street of Dreams, ranging from Best Kitchen to Best Floor Plan.

Tualatin Riverkeepers’ 3rd annual Riverfront Music Festival takes place Saturday, September 10 from 3-8 p.m. Filled with local music, food, crafts and of course wine and beer, the festival is a perfect “staycation” event for the entire family. 

The Mid-Century Modern League is throwing a Mad Men style company picnic fundraiser this weekend, complete with croquet, swing-dance lessons, bowling and vintage Airstream trailers.

Tour eight gardens in Gresham’s eastside this weekend, at the second Eastside Garden Tour.

“Ribbons, rides and rodeos– 105 years of fun!” is the theme of this year’s Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo.

This weekend at the Garland Nursery in Corvallis, kids can have a blast learning about gardening by making their own terrarium.