Community Calendar for Portland and Seattle
A Bulletin Board of Free Events
Portland Bulletin
Friday May 18PORTLAND PARKS AND RECREATION 4TH ANNUAL WATER SAFETY DAY. Enjoy an evening of swimming with fun activities, games and prizes, as well as water safety information. There will be a free drawing for life jackets. $4.50 adults, $3.75 teens/seniors, $3.25 children 3-12. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Mt. Scott Community Center, 5530 SE 72nd Ave.
FREE ROLFING & CLINIC FOR CHILDREN. Rolfing provides gentle bodywork to insure healthy growth and movement patterns. Treatment for concerns such as scoliosis, growing pains, pigeon toes and more. Reserve a space on-line at www.portlandrolfer.com or call 503-230-0087. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. People’s Food Co-op Community Room, SE 21st and Tibbets, just North of Powell.
Saturday May 19
MAY FAMILY DAY – ALL THINGS ARCHITECTURE. Take a walking tour at noon led by historian William F. Willingham of buildings in downtown Portland. Space is limited to reserve a spot please call 503-222-1741. Kids can also design their own architectural creation out of yummy building materials. Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Ave.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PRESENTATION. Learn what to do during an emergency big or small. Our Fire & Police Departments, the Red Cross, Homeland Security & area NET Team will be present to answer your questions. Holladay Park Plaza, 1300 NE 16th Ave. Seating is limited. RSVP to bsimonen@yahoo.com
Sunday May 20
POLITICS OF PUGS COMES TO PORTLAND FOR THE PUG NATION PUG CRAWL. Pug Nation 1 – 4 p.m. Parade of Pugs begins at 2:30 p.m. register on-site for the parade beginning at 2 p.m. (no fee for entering parade) which is open to all Pugs! Leashes required. MacTarnahan’s Taproom, 2700 NW 31st Ave.
Wednesday May 23
KBOO’S YOUTH COLLECTIVE TURNS 10. The public is invited to join the celebration of their 10th anniversary at the KBOO studio, 20 SE 8th Ave in Portland for an evening of radio production, community engagement and refreshments. 6 – 8 p.m.
Thursday May 24
SEY HEYAT LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER’S ATRIUM. Partners in Diversity invites you to attend SEY HEY! Legacy Health, the event sponsor will be hosting SEY HEY in their beautiful and elegant Atrium for this event. 5:30 – 8 p.m.
SHARING IDEAS GRASSROOTS PROJECTS STARTED BY NEIGHBORS. Celebrate the positive things happening in the community! Sharing Ideas showcases the positive efforts of neighbors, groups and organizations throughout Portland. 6 – 8 p.m. June Key Delta Center, 5940 N. Albina St. Register to attend on-line at www.ouvcommunityoutreach.org or call 503-546-7499.
Friday May 25
PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL. Kick off the Portland Rose Festival by going to the opening of the CITY FAIR at Waterfront Park! 5 – 11 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday May 26 – 27
NWCAT AND MACY’S PARTNERS TO COMMEMORATE NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN’S DAY. Free digital finger printing & photos, resource expo and treats. Event is free for the entire family! 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Both days. Macy’s Westfield Shopping Mall, 8208 NE Vancouver Mall Dr.
Seattle Bulletin
Thursday May 17THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS SCREENING OG : STARTING AGAIN. STORIES OF REFUGEE YOUTH: This is a free screening from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Rainier Branch, 9125 Rainier Ave. S.
FREE WESTFIELD FAMILY FUN DAYS FOR TODDLERS AND NOW KIDS 6 AND UP. This event will feature stories with quirky humor about a duck who decides to learn to ride a bike. There will be so much more the kiddos to do. 10 a.m. Westfield Shopping Center, 633 Southcenter.
Friday May 18
YOU SCREAM, I SCREAM FAMILY GAMES & ICE CREAM. Come and build family memories and enjoy an after dinner treat and topping bar! We will supply a variety of games or you can bring your family favorite. $3 per person or $10 per family. 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Ravenna – Eckstein Community Center, 6535 Ravenna Ave. NE
FUN FAMILY FLOAT. Join us for a Fun Family Float, a special evening of games, activities, prizes and fun for the whole family. Adults $4.75 and $3.25 for youth/seniors and special populations. 5 – 7:30 p.m. Mounger Pool, 2535 32nd Ave. W.
Saturday May 19
BALTIC RITES OF SPRING. Celebrate the Spring season with traditional Baltic dancers and singers from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave, Microsoft Auditorium, Level 1.
MACY’S PRESENTS BRAZIL: A MAGICAL JOURNEY. Join Macy’s as they uncover the Magic of Brazil with a series of events at Macy’s stores across the Northwest. This is a free event. Enjoy informal modeling, Brazilian music, art and refreshments. Macy’s Bellevue Mall. All day event.
Friday May 25
41ST ANNUAL NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL. Northwest Folklife is happy to again offer a wide variety of activities for all ages at the 41st Annual NW Folklife Festival, happening this Memorial Day Weekend in Seattle Center. As always the festival charges no admission fee. Seattle Center (by the Space Needle.) All weekend event. 10 a.m.
