Oregon’s state officials estimate that hundreds of thousands of visitors joined the 4 million people living in Oregon to experience the total solar eclipse that passed over the state Aug. 21. Looking directly at the sun can seriously damage human eyes--and that impact can be intensified during an eclipse. 

You are invited to attend a viewing of The Talk: Race in America, on Thursday, October 19, from 5-7pm in the BESC Board Room at 501 N. Dixon, 97227.

Need a computer? Free Geek, a Portland non-profit that recycles electronics, is offering free desktop computers to K-12 Portland students who complete 24 hours of service at a non-profit or community organization. Families can pool their volunteer hours to reach 24 and receive a computer, which will include the Linux Mint operating system. 

Every year, Friends of Multnomah County Library hosts a book sale to raise funds for the public library system. The books available for sale varies, but at previous sales, they have had thousands of children’s and young adult books, including some in languages other than English. 

This year’s sale is set for Sunday, Oct. 8. Educators will receive a 50 percent discount.