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TFAW End of Summer Sale

Things From Another World 2916 NE Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

We’re ending our summer with a huge Summer Sale at the location of our (former) NE Broadway store August 28-30! For one weekend only, we’re re-opening the doors and bringing clearance prices back with not only some of the remaining things from the NE Broadway location, but we’re also bringing in hundreds of new items from across ALL of our stores! Along with deep discounts, we’ll have special items for sale limited to one-per-customer. These will be items we’re pricing at set amounts, excluded from discounts, where anyone who comes in can pick and purchase. We’re talking about things like $100 sixth scale figures, $5 action figures, $20 statues, and more! It’s our way to thank everyone for their support in these interesting times, and…

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Books With Pictures Five-Year Anniversary Celebration & Sale!

Books with Pictures 1401 SE Division Street, Portland, OR, United States

🌟ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND SALE!🌟 To celebrate Books with Pictures' five years in business, we're having our biggest sale ever, from tomorrow, June 2, through Sunday the 6th! We'll have selected books and back issues for sale on the sidewalk for 65% off all week starting tomorrow, plus extra sales in store each day: Wednesday, June 2: Superhero graphic novels are 25% off -- and Pup Tent, the awesome new florist in our lot, will be in costume as... well, it's a surprise. Thursday, June 3: Zines and small-press comics are 50% off, and nonfiction graphic novels are 25% off. Friday, June 4: Single issue comics are 75% off. Excludes books released 5/26 and 6/2. Excludes curated $3 back issue section. Saturday, June 5: Non-superhero graphic…

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Unrepeatable Peattie/Abel Yard Sale!

1005 SE 36th Avenue 1005 SE 36th Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

Extraordinary . . . Eclectic . . . Esoteric . . . International . . . Exquisite . . . Artistic Don't miss this unforgettable extravaganza!    & please tell your friends! Saturday, August 21 11:00 am – 5:00 pm (or so) Sunday, August 22 (BARGAIN DAY) 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 1005 SE 36th Avenue (at Yamhill) No early birds and sorry, no pre-sales Cash, cards, and payment apps accepted Screaming deals! Vintage! Mod! Strange and Marvelous! Weird and wonderful home decor Select photos can be seen on the Facebook event page Tchotchkes & bibelots Adult trapeze with ropes 1920s Conn alto saxophone Chinese & Turkish ceramics Three Islamic-style side tables Large collection of mid-century lucite paperweights & objects Floor and table lamps Decorative…

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Cookbook Flash Sale!!

Broadway Books 1714 NE Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

Cookbook Flash Sale!!!! There are tons of great new cookbooks coming out this fall, but our shelves are already full with wonderful cookbooks, so it's a win-win situation for you: From June 14th through June 19th, ALL of the cookbooks in our store (no special orders) are 20% off!!! Discounted cookbooks now, and more great cookbooks coming down the road. Win-win! This is an in-store sale only; not online. So come browse our shelves!

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Book & Media Sale

Ledding Library of Milwaukie 10660 SE 21st Avenue, Milwaukie, OR, United States

The Friends of the Library highly-missed annual book sale is back in a new and improved way. You now have the opportunity to browse and purchase from their larger inventory four times a year instead of just once. The second Quarterly Book Sale of 2022 will take place at the Library on Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th — from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day in the Community Room. Be sure to mark these dates and times on your calendar — as the Community Room will be filled with books, CDs, DVDs and merchandise for you to purchase and enjoy for time immemorial. Room Location: Community Room

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Book Sale

Ledding Library of Milwaukie 10660 SE 21st Avenue, Milwaukie, OR, United States

Sundays May through October (weather permitting) from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Friends of the Ledding Library will sell books you'll love next to the amphitheater at the north end of the Ledding Library building. Sales of donated books benefit library programs and purchase. From early readers to teens and adults, the library serves all our community. You can help by purchasing books and by joining the Friends and/or volunteering. Learn more at www.leddingfriends.org (link is external). Room Location: Next to the amphitheater

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Books With Pictures: Sale Week

Books with Pictures 1401 SE Division Street, Portland, OR, United States

Come through for 10% off everything in the store (20% with your RCCC badge or if you have an account with us), $1 select back issues, and a stacked 50-70% off clearance section!

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Sidewalk Sale: I’m Having Top Surgery

IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United States

In June, IPRC member Rimona Eskayo published their first book, I’m Having Top Surgery: An Illustrated Guide For You And Me. ⭐️ Part-essay, part-handbook, and full-on love poem to my community, this 96-page risographed book draws upon my experiences of top surgery alongside the knowledge of trans scholars, healthcare experts, and friends. A special thanks to Regional Arts & Culture Counsel for their funding and belief in this project. Come by the IPRC on Saturday, September 10th for an outdoor sidewalk sale (where our garage door is on Main St.) between 2 and 5 pm. Book pre-oders can be placed through Rimona’s online shop HERE.

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The Witching Well

Two Rivers Bookstore 8836 N Lombard Street, Portland, OR, United States

Join every Saturday in October for a Halloween-themed Sidewalk Sale featuring different local artists each week. October 1 Silver Willow Aromatics & Zealous Drakes October 8 Soul of the Home & Organics X Oddities October 15 Hallow & Local Author Kathleen Converse October 22 Limitless Wearables October 29 St Johns Business Halloween Trick Or Treat  

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Quarterly Book Sale

Ledding Library of Milwaukie 10660 SE 21st Avenue, Milwaukie, OR, United States

The Friends of Ledding Library will be hosting their Quarterly Book Sale on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm in the Library Community Room. There will be a great selection of books for holiday gifts along with book bags, shirts and socks. And you won't want to miss $10 a bag day on Sunday - hope to see you there! Room Location: Community Room

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