Thursday Nov. 9

An EAT Convenient Truth

Big-wall speed climber, enviro-activist and goofball Timmy O'Neill emcees an Environmental Action Tour (EAT)—like Gore's but zanier. Guests speakers include "Green Witch" Connie Van Dyke, who grows 80 percent of her own food, and Xtracycle founder Kipchoge Spencer, who'll maybe even sing "Men like Dick, they need more love" from his band Ginger Ninjas' ode to our vice president. Hollywood Theater, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd. 7 pm. For more info, visit timmyoneill.com. $8. Easy.FRIDAY, NOV. 10

Free Admission Day

Today, the Japanese Gardens stills its tills, allowing cheapskates too frugal to fork out $8 to see the new bonsai collection for nada. The catch? Almost guaranteed crowds. 611 SW Kingston Drive. 10 am-4 pm. Visit japanesegarden.com. Free. Easy.

Saturday Nov. 11

Feeling Used?The good news? The Mazamas' annual used-equipment sale includes snowshoes, camping/backpacking/climbing gear, shoes/boots, books and clothing. Plus, anyone can sell their stuff (20 percent of all sales benefit the Mazamas). The bad news? No downhill skis (only telemark) or bikes (only helmets and clothing) will be sold. Mazamas Business Office, 909 NW 19th Ave., 227-2345. 9 am-2 pm. Free. Easy.GPS-ing It Around Tabor

Hardcore orienteers, expect to be disoriented. Three navigation experts (including a U.S. military officer) designed this meet's two advanced courses. Not left to the wind, first-timers have their own course. Mount Tabor, between Southeast 60th Avenue and Salmon Street. 11 am. croc.org. $7. Easy-Difficult.

Cup Half Masochistic

Weeding out the wusses for 15 years running, the "dogs" behind Kevin's Cup XV pull no punches when it comes to admitting that participants "risk the skinned knee, scraped elbow and damaged ego." Run the 8K for staggering pain. The Ultra (40 miles!) is for the self-crucifying type. Meet in Mary S. Young Park, West Linn. 10 am. For directions visit xdevents.com. $20. Difficult.

Sunday Nov. 12

Romancing the Stones

Writer Gail Wells explains what she means by "The Romantic Roots of Environmentalism." A hint: It will involve talk of the late 18th century. So think Lord Byron, not Peabo Bryson. Tryon Creek Nature Center, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd., 636-9886. Free. Easy.