All Community Events
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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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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
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
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.
Guided Group Activities
Explore nature with guided group activities designed for school groups and children.
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Classroom Education Programs - Nature Education
THPRD offers engaging nature education programs for elementary students focused on environmental science and outdoor activities.
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Community Belonging Small Grants
THPRD offers Community Belonging Small Grants for initiatives that promote inclusivity and cultural celebration.
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Youth Nature Camps
Youth Nature Camps offering engaging outdoor activities for children ages 4-15 in Beaverton.
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Volunteer: Rhododendron Garden Work Party at Jenkins Estate / Grupo de Trabajo en Huertas Rododendro en Jenkins Estate
Join us for a volunteer work party to help maintain the rhododendron gardens at Jenkins Estate.
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4th of July Celebration & Concert
Annual 4th of July Celebration Concert featuring live music and family-friendly activities.
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2026 BB2S LEGO Robotics Challenge Day Camp (Grades 3-6)
Get ready to build, code, and innovate in our LEGO Robotics Summer Program! Perfect for aspiring engineers, this program combines the fun of LEGO with the excitement of robotics.
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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
Past
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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