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BEAM's Street Mural Repainting
Community comes together as current students, community members and volunteers repaint the street mural created by a formed student! The design symbolizes “the village” and collective creativity.
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4106 NE Cleveland Ave, Portland, OR 97211, USA
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2026 Word is Bond Community Showcase!
Please join Word is Bond for our 9th-annual community showcase celebrating our Rising Leaders Program, 2026! Please join Word is Bond for our 2026 Community Exhibition and Showcase on Thursday, August 7th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Moriarty Auditorium at the Portland Community Showcase Cascade Campus! The Community Showcase is a celebration of the hard work of our summer ambassadors over our seven-week Rising Leaders leadership program. We begin with our Community Exhibition from 5:30-6:30, where attendees will meet and mingle with our first-year ambassadors who will be displaying their poster projects on our summer theme. Guests will enjoy a red-carpet arrival and photo wall, music, and hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. The Showcase will highlight the work over the past six months from our Spring Leadership Forum in D.C., our summer internships, and an exclusive discussion with our ambassadors who just returned from Ghana. We will also be awarding our second annual Ambassador Leadership Awards, with awardees earning a trip to visit the Barack Obama Presidential Library in Chicago, Illinois, this Fall. Please join family, friends, community, and elected leaders in celebrating a powerful summer of leadership and Black excellence! This is a formal event; dress to celebrate. See you there!
5514-5518 N Albina Ave, Portland, OR 97217, USA
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2026 Word is Bond Community Showcase!
Please join Word is Bond for our 9th-annual community showcase celebrating our Rising Leaders Program, 2026! Please join Word is Bond for our 2026 Community Exhibition and Showcase on Thursday, August 7th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Moriarty Auditorium at the Portland Community Showcase Cascade Campus! The Community Showcase is a celebration of the hard work of our summer ambassadors over our seven-week Rising Leaders leadership program. We begin with our Community Exhibition from 5:30-6:30, where attendees will meet and mingle with our first-year ambassadors who will be displaying their poster projects on our summer theme. Guests will enjoy a red-carpet arrival and photo wall, music, and hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. The Showcase will highlight the work over the past six months from our Spring Leadership Forum in D.C., our summer internships, and an exclusive discussion with our ambassadors who just returned from Ghana. We will also be awarding our second annual Ambassador Leadership Awards, with awardees earning a trip to visit the Barack Obama Presidential Library in Chicago, Illinois, this Fall. Please join family, friends, community, and elected leaders in celebrating a powerful summer of leadership and Black excellence! This is a formal event; dress to celebrate.
5514-5518 N Albina Ave, Portland, OR 97217, USA
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iUrban Teen's iEngineer Camp
The Ultimate Engineering Adventure Starts Here. The future isn't waiting—and neither should you. This August 6–7, join @iUrbanTeen's iEngineer Camp at the University of Portland's Shiley School of Engineering for two unforgettable days of hands-on innovation, discovery, and engineering. ✈️ Design and fly drones. 🌉 Build and stress-test bridges. 🎮 Create your own computer games. 🚛 Go behind the scenes at Daimler Truck to explore the cutting-edge world of autonomous 18-wheelers. Work alongside engineers. Solve real-world challenges. Experience the technology shaping tomorrow's careers. This isn't just a camp—it's a launchpad for future engineers, creators, and innovators. 🔥 Dream Bigger. Build Smarter. Engineer the Future. 📅 August 6–7 📍 University of Portland – Shiley School of Engineering 🎟️ Reserve your spot today: https://iengineercamp2026.eventbrite.com/ Your future starts the moment you decide to build it.
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Day 1 - Preschool Providers Fair! Enroll for FREE!
Meet Portland's early learning providers, ask questions, and find the right FREE preschool fit for your family! Did you know that if you live in Multnomah County, your child can go to preschool for free? That's right, through Multnomah County's Preschool For All program, it is free to enroll any 3- or 4-year-old living in Multnomah County into preschool, no matter your family's income. And don't worry, it's not too late to sign up. In fact, we saved you a seat! So come join us from 11am to 2pm on August 8th at the Blazers Boys & Girls Club and on August 9th at the Center Powered by Y.O.U.TH to meet Preschool For All providers who still have space, ask questions, and find the right preschool fit for your family. Black Parent Initiative will also be on site to provide any help you need to complete your application! Children are welcome, and refreshments will be served. We'll see you there!
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5250 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97211, USA
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Salvation Army Back-to-School Fair
Free backpacks, school supplies, health resources, dental screenings, family activities, lunch, and community organizations.
5325 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97217, USA
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Day 2 - Preschool Providers Fair! Enroll for FREE!
Meet Portland's early learning providers, ask questions, and find the right FREE preschool fit for your family! Did you know that if you live in Multnomah County, your child can go to preschool for free? That's right, through Multnomah County's Preschool For All program, it is free to enroll any 3- or 4-year-old living in Multnomah County into preschool, no matter your family's income. And don't worry, it's not too late to sign up. In fact, we saved you a seat! So come join us from 11am to 2pm on August 8th at the Blazers Boys & Girls Club and on August 9th at the Center Powered by Y.O.U.TH to meet Preschool For All providers who still have space, ask questions, and find the right preschool fit for your family. Black Parent Initiative will also be on site to provide any help you need to complete your application! Children are welcome, and refreshments will be served. We'll see you there!
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16126 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233, USA
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Annual Y-links Golf Tournament
Join us for the Annual Y-links Golf Tournament at The Reserve Golf Club to support the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette.
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Science Pub: Titanic - Beyond the Wreck
A lecture exploring the Titanic wreck and deep sea ecology.
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BEAM's Block Party
Our annual block party supports our youth from the BStrong Entrepreneur program and they will be selling the products they've been working on for the past 6 weeks. There will be FREE food, music and games- all are welcome!
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4106 NE Cleveland Ave, Portland, OR 97211, USA
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Future Fest
What will Greater Portland look like in 2077? The answer starts with youth. Young people ages 14 to 24 are invited to a free, all-day event to dream boldly, think big and have a seat at the table to help shape the 50-year vision for Greater Portland. Do you care about creating a positive future for your community? Do you have an interest in improving access to housing and jobs, protecting nature, expanding transportation options and uplifting arts and culture? Join other young people in the region to connect about important issues, learn how to get into a futures thinking mindset and have fun while dreaming of the future you want to see. Community service hours available. The event will include: Live art with local artists including muralist Alex Chiu and theater performer Liz Hayden Music by DJ Luvjonez Screen printing station Interactive activities Workshops and conversations with other youth Free catered breakfast, lunch and snacks Input from Future Fest will help shape the Future Vision, which will have a lasting impact on policies, plans and programs available in the greater Portland region for generations to come. This event was planned by the Future Vision Youth Committee in partnership with Metro, Next Up and Blueprint Foundation. Registration is required. Language interpretation assistance can be requested on the event registration form. Si quiere hablar con alguien en español, por favor contacte a Gloria Pinzon con el correo electrónico que está abajo o llame al 971-865-0559.
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1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201, USA
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Back-to-School Resource Fair
Free school supplies, food boxes, family resources, and community organizations.
9725 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Ste. 115, Beaverton, OR 97005, USA
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Back-to-School Block Party: Community Kermés & Resiliency Fair
Family-friendly celebration featuring youth activities, community organizations, and back-to-school resources.
SE 165th Ave & SE Oak St, Gresham, OR 97233, USA
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Peace & Unity Fest Back to School Edition
Get ready for an afternoon filled with community, connection, fun, and FREE school supplies as we help students and families start the new school year strong! 💛❤️💚🖤 📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026 🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 16126 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR 🎒 FREE Backpack & School Supply Giveaway(Registration Required) 🎶 Music by DJ George the Mixologist 🤝 Community Resources 🎉 Family Activities 💚 Celebrating Peace, Unity & Opportunity for Every Child! Whether you're preparing for the first day of school or just looking for a fun day with the family, this is an event you won't want to miss! 👉 Register today to reserve your FREE backpack and school supplies: 🌐 REGISTER HERE Together, we're building stronger communities, supporting our youth, and ensuring every student is First Day Ready!
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16126 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233, USA
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22nd Annual Back-to-School Bash
Annual community celebration featuring free school supplies (while supplies last), live entertainment, food vendors, prizes, giveaways, a petting zoo, and family activities.
346 SW Walnut St, Hillsboro, OR 97123, USA
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Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall
A laser show featuring Pink Floyd's The Wall at OMSI's Kendall Planetarium.
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Educated Guess: Astronomy | OMSI
Join us for Educated Guess Trivia Night at OMSI focusing on astronomy and science.
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Laser Red Hot Chili Peppers | OMSI
Experience a heart-pounding laser show featuring the music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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iUrban Teen's Genetic Engineering 101 Laboratory Workshop
🧬 Ever wondered how scientists program living cells? Step into the world of genetic engineering by performing a real bacterial transformation—the same technique researchers use to give bacteria new abilities. You'll learn how cells can take in new DNA and discover how this powerful process helps produce life-saving medicines like insulin and drives breakthroughs in biotechnology. Get hands-on in the lab, explore the science behind genetic engineering, and see how tiny changes in DNA can have a huge impact. No experience? No problem! This workshop is perfect for beginners. Everyone ages 12 and up is welcome, and we'll guide you through every step.
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1100 NE 47th St Unit 103, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
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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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