Portland, you're savvy. But you're also thrifty. That's why we're bringing you Buy PDX, a weekly roundup of retail events and sales around Portland. Every Tuesday, we'll let you know the best places to drop your precious dollars.
Will Leather Goods, which opened its second Portland store on NW 23rd Avenue, is providing kids in underfunded schools âa bag to carry your dreams.â For every Give Will backpack sold, Will donates a collection of backpacks to children in the Portland area. A space has been left on each backpack for the kids to write down their dreams as a friendly reminder. On Sept. 2, Will Leather Goods partnered with local company Schoolhouse Supplies to give 4,500 backpacks to kids in eight elementary schools around the city. To purchase your Give Will bag, click here. 11 am-8 pm Mondays-Sundays.
The Mountain Shop is having a huge end-of-the-summer sale to make room for new inventory. If you're looking for a new bike, stop by for deals, up to 40 percent off, on Salsa, Volagi, Soma and Merckx. If hiking is what you're after, the store is also holding a sale on select hiking footwear with up to 50 percent off. 1510 NE 37th Ave. 10 am-7 pm Monday-Friday, 10 am-6 pm Saturday and noon-5 pm Sunday.
We've all been to Last Thursday on Alberta, but this season, make your way a little farther south to the Belmont Street Fair. This year, the fair features pony rides, a bouncy course, games at the Hobnob Grille, beer gardens and vendors. Plus, you can check out all of the small shops, galleries and boutiques along the way. Southeast Belmont Street between 33rd and 39th avenues. 11 am-7 pm Saturday, Sept. 13.

Ink & Peat celebrates its sixth anniversary with cocktails, snacks and 20 percent off store items. Stop by this Saturday to join in on the home and floral party, where you can shop the new fall line and receive great deals on unique home decor, fresh flower arrangements, elegant fragrances and more. 3808 N. Williams Ave. 6-8 pm Saturday, Sept. 13.
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