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STORYTIME. Two-year-olds (with adult) enjoy interactive stories songs and games that encourage language skills. 4-4:30 p.m. Northwest Library, 2300 N.W. Thurman St.
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HAZARDOUS WASTE. Dispose of your household's toxic trash and learn about safer alternatives. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Deer Creek Elementary, 16155 S.W. 131st Ave., Tigard
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FOR THE KIDS. Volunteer at one of Portland's public schools to get it ready for students. For more information, visit www.solv.org or call Jan (503) 844-9571.
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ALL THAT JAZZ. The Dan Balmer Duo performs original jazz. He is the only guitarist in The Oregon Jazz Society Hall of Fame and its youngest member. 2-3 p.m. Central Library, 801 S.W. 10th Ave.
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TODDLER STORYTIME. Bring your 2-year-old for interactive stories, songs and games enhancing their language skills. 10:15 a.m. Hollywood Library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. Registration recommended, 503-988-4346.
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NOON TUNES. See pianist and songwriter Stephanie Schneiderman perform at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Noon.
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EVENING HIKE. Join a naturalist to learn about the animals and plants in the watershed. 7 p.m. Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.
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MORTGAGE 101. US Bank conducts a brown bag seminar titled, "How to purchase a home." Noon-1 p.m. Emanuel Hospital Branch, room 1077. Call 503-275-7280 or visit the branch in Emanuel Hospital to sign up.
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CAMPFIRE PERFORMANCE. Hear the bluegrass, blues band No Time 2 Lose in an outdoor amphitheater. 8-9 p.m. Oxbow Park, 3010 S.E. Oxbow Parkway, Sandy River Gorge, Gresham.(Performance is free, $4 per vehicle for park entry).
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PARK CLEANUP. Join a work party to help keep Arbor Lodge Park pesticide free; snacks, gloves, tools provided. 9 a.m.-Noon. Meet at North Bryant Street and Greeley Avenue.
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BIKE HIKE. Hope on your bike for a flat, guided 20-mile round trip ride through Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. Registration required, www.audubonportland.org or call 971-222-6116.