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Educated Guess: Combustions + Eruptions
Join us for a fun trivia night at OMSI focusing on combustion and eruptions.
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Black Men Rising: Group Therapy for Black Men
A therapeutic group for Black men focusing on mental and emotional well-being.
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[Rightsizing] Black Family Conversation
Portland Public Schools is undertaking a districtwide rightsizing process to better align our schools, programs, and resources with the needs of today’s students and the realities shaping our future.
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636 NE Stanton St, Portland, OR 97212, USA
Laser Taylor Swift
Join us in the OMSI Planetarium for Laser Taylor Swift, an out-of-this-world experience with Taylor Swift's hits.
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Volunteer: Community Garden Work Party at Bethany Lake Park / Grupo de Trabajo en Huertas Comunitarias en Bethany Lake Park
Volunteer at the Community Garden Work Party to help with weeding and mulching at Bethany Lake Park.
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2026 Walking Tours: Walk into History with Oregon Black Pioneers
Want to see where Oregon’s Black history happened? Get ready to walk with us! Oregon Black Pioneers is bringing back our public walking tours for 2026.
Summer Camps
Join us for a summer full of fun activities for children at Sellwood Community House summer camps!
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Black Men Rising: Group Therapy for Black Men
Join a therapeutic group space for Black men to prioritize mental and emotional well-being.
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Social Dance: Summer Solstice
Enjoy an afternoon of dancing and celebrating the Summer Solstice with music and refreshments.
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Loretta Smith Coffee with a Cop
Coffee with a Cop: Join Councilor Loretta Smith for an informal conversation with police and neighbors about community safety.
Councilor Loretta Smith hosts a monthly Coffee with a Cop gathering at her East Portland office, creating a welcoming space for neighbors to connect with local police and community leaders. These informal conversations offer an opportunity to share concerns, ask questions, and explore solutions related to public safety and community wellbeing.
District 1 faces unique public safety challenges, and meaningful progress depends on trust, collaboration, and open dialogue. This gathering is designed to foster understanding, highlight available resources, and support community-driven approaches to keeping our neighborhoods safe.
Residents, business owners, parents, educators, and community members are encouraged to attend. Coffee will be provided.
Together, we can build safer, more connected communities through conversation and partnership.
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10550 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97220, USA
5th Annual Interfaith Black Clergy Prayer Breakfast
Celebrating Local Black Leadership & Community in Recognition of Juneteenth.
1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232, USA
Oregon Black Pioneers’ 2026 Educator Workshop
Are you a K-12 classroom-based educator looking for ways to incorporate Oregon’s Black history into your curriculum?
This Juneteenth, Oregon Black Pioneers will host its first ever Educator Workshop! This free event is limited to 30 participants, and registration is required by June 15th. Participating teachers will receive a $100 stipend, and breakfast and lunch are provided!
2808 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd B, Portland, OR 97212, USA
Harlow's Harmonica by Crystal Rae
Play Reading Mondays
Children Show/Special reading Partnering with Multnomah County Library & the library’s Black Cultural Library Advocates
Hot Dog Wednesdays | Summer Kickoff
Join us for the Summer Kickoff at Hot Dog Wednesdays featuring food and community activities.
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Science Pub: The Chromatic Mind
Join Christopher Michlig for a lecture exploring how color shapes culture, meaning, and memory.
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Summer Kick-off Concert & Celebration
Join us for the Summer Kick-off Concert & Celebration at Mt. View Champions Park featuring live music and family-friendly activities.
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Summer Kick-off Concert & Celebration
Join us for the Summer Kick-off Concert & Celebration at Mt. View Champions Park featuring live music and various activities.
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Volunteer: Community Garden & Dog Run Work Party at Jackie Husen Park / Grupo de Trabajo en Huertas Comunitarias y Pista para Perros en Jackie Husen Park
Join us for a volunteer work party to enhance the community garden and dog run at Jackie Husen Park.
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2026 Walking Tours: Walk into History with Oregon Black Pioneers
Want to see where Oregon’s Black history happened? Get ready to walk with us! Oregon Black Pioneers is bringing back our public walking tours for 2026.
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Greater Portland NOW for a Screening of "Standing on My Sisters' Shoulders"
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The award-winning documentary "Standing On My Sisters' Shoulder" is the compelling story of the Mississippi Civil Rights movement from the point of view of its remarkable and courageous women who changed the entire course of American history. Directed by Laura J. Lipson and produced by Joan H. Sadoff, the film has been in dozens of film festivals.
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616 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA
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Safe @ Home (Home Alone Safety)
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Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a program designed for students ages 8-11 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. The program is designed to prepare students to care for themselves when parents are away for short periods of time. This course teaches students how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. The program is designed to prepare students for their first steps towards independence. Registration fee includes the Safe@Home workbook. Parents are asked to return for the final 15 minutes.
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1727 NE 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97212, USA
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Safe Sitter® (Babysitter Training)
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Save 10% on classes with promo code NEWYEAR
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It's that time again! Safety Side Up is excited to offer our February youth safety classes on February 15th + 16th —these are popular classes that help young people build confidence, independence, and real-world safety skills. The Safe Sitter training is professional development for youth!
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1727 NE 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97212, USA
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