Community events are the wholesome peas and organic carrots of the Mercury calendar. They’re good for you. Check out the curated community calendar here.

Here’s a roundup of what civic-minded Portlanders are up to this week, so you can mark the events on your daily planner in the pen you use for special occasions. On tap this week: fixing Portland’s schools, volunteering for bikes and, yes, curling! The sport of kings!

Tuesday:

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Wednesday:

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Friday:

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Sunday:

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Sarah Shay Mirk reported on transportation, sex and gender issues, and politics at the Mercury from 2008-2013. They have gone on to make many things, including countless comics and several books.