All Community Events
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BERC Summer Conference: From Equity to Emancipation
he BERC 2026 Summer Conference, entitled From Equity to Emancipation: Black Studies as the Practice of Freedom in NYC Schools, provides teachers, school leaders, policy makers, and community educators an opportunity to reclaim the emancipatory power of education
Black Men Rising: Group Therapy for Black Men
A 6-week healing and skill-building space for Black men to prioritize their mental and emotional well-being.
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This Science Will Blow Your Mind | Interactive Science talk at OMSI
An interactive science talk by Maynard Okereke, the Hip Hop MD, exploring fascinating scientific concepts.
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Blood Drive | YMCA of Columbia-Willamette
Donate blood and help save lives at the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette's Blood Drive.
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Pier Park Stewardship Day
Volunteer with us to keep Pier Park vibrant and learn about gardening and native plants.
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Centennial Cookout
Celebrate 100 years of Camp Collins at the Centennial Cookout with food, fun, and community activities.
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Centennial Cookout | Camp Collins Turns 100!
Celebrate 100 years of Camp Collins with community fun, BBQ, and activities.
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Eid al-Adha Celebration & Bazaar
Join us for a FREE family-friendly Eid al-Adha Celebration Bazaar!
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Kickoff Pride Dance Party | THPRD
An exciting Pride Dance Party for families and community members celebrating LGBTQ pride.
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Evening Hours | OMSI
Explore the OMSI museum in a quieter, kid-free environment designed for adults 18 and over.
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BSTRONG Summer Registration Opens
Get ready for an unforgettable summer in our Black Scholar Together Reclaiming OurNatural Greatnessaka"BSTRONG", six-week extracurricular summer program crafted exclusively for 8th, 9th, and 10th graders!
Laser K-Pop Demon Hunters
A thrilling laser show featuring K-Pop music and dazzling effects at OMSI.
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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Hoyt Arboretum Volunteer Event
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Volunteer at Hoyt Arboretum to help care for trees and trails.
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Errol Heights Park Stewardship Event
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Volunteer at the Errol Heights Park Stewardship Event to help improve the park.
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Neighborhood Tree Steward Program 2026
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Join the free Neighborhood Tree Steward Program to learn about trees and give back to the community.
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3rd Annual Letitia Carson Symposium
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Join us for an evening of storytelling and celebration about one of Oregon’s first Black pioneers.
411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR 97333, USA
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The Black Community Summit 2026
Past
Join us at The Black Community Summit 2026 for powerful talks, networking, and celebration of culture and progress!
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705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217, USA
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Teen Swim Night: “Almost” Summer Party
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Join us for a Teen Swim Night at North Clackamas Aquatic Park with music, contests, and poolside fun!
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Green Pathways Career Panel
Past
Teens will hear from industry experts during a moderated panel and have a chance to network with professionals in sustainability-centered industries.
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2026 Walking Tours: Walk into History with Oregon Black Pioneers
Past
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.
Youth Design Forum 2026
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The Studio Justice Youth Design Forum is ELSO’s annual gathering where Portland’s youth explore, imagine, and shape the future of their city through design. On May 16, 2026, students will come together for a powerful day of collaboration, creativity, and community-building.
1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97232, USA
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Volunteer: Community Garden Work Party at John Marty Park / Grupo de Trabajo en Huertas Comunitarias en John Marty Park
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Join us for a volunteer work party to help maintain the Community Garden at John Marty Park.
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