Community Calendar for Portland and Seattle
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Portland Bulletin
Thursday February 2NAACP CELEBRATES LOCAL BLACK HISTORY AT THE MUSEUM. For this year’s first program The Clark County Historical Museum will celebrate the NAACP’s publication of its book. First Families of Vancouver’s African American Community. 7 p.m. 1511 Main St. Vancouver, Wa. Admission is adults $4, Seniors and students $3, 18 and under $2, 5 and under free.
VOLUNTEER: FIRE CORPS TRAINING ACADEMY. The Vancouver Fire Dept. is looking for a few more volunteers to fill their first training academy. As part of their training all volunteers will receive a voucher for first aid, CPR, and AED training at no cost to them. If interested contact alan.fung@cityofvancouver.us, or call 360-487-7219. Program will be held at Station 5, 7110 NE 63rd St.. Vancouver, WA.
Friday February 3
SHINING STAR FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE. Fathers and Grandfathers don’t miss this opportunity to make your favorite girl feel like a princess. This popular event includes snacks, dancing and a photo. Admission is $12. To register call 360-487-7001. Firstenburg Community Center, 700 NE 136th Ave. Vancouver, Wa. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday February 4
PORTLAND ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. COMMUNITY INVITATION. Candidate meet & greet: 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. June Key Delta Community Center, 5940 N. Albina Ave.
Sunday February 5
SARAH PEACOCK AT MISSISSIPPI PIZZA PUB. Big things definitely come in small packages. Sarah Peacock is a powerhouse pop country vocalist and performer. Performing live for all ages at 6 p.m. at Mississippi Pizza Pub at 3552 N. Mississippi Ave.
Wednesday February 8
PRAYER SERVICE FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SLAVERY. Please join us on the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, who has been proposed as the Patron Saint of Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking and Slavery. 6:30 p.m. St, Mary’s Cathedral, 1716 NW Davis St. Portland
Saturday February 11
YOU’RE INVITED: COMMUNITY CELEBRATION! Bring your family and friends to tour our new home. Drawings, healthy kids fair, music and entertainment and much more. Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel Hospital Noon – 6 p.m. Free Family Fun.
GET AWAY FOR THE DAY AT CHINOOK WINDS CASINO IN LINCOLN CITY! Collector Inspector Harry Rinker Appraises treasures. Head to the beach and take an antique with you. There is no fee to watch this interesting Appraise-a-thon and all ages are welcome. Harry will appraise one item for $10 or 3 items for $25. Noon – 5 p.m. This show is just part of Lincoln City’s Antique Week which runs from Feb. 10-20.
Seattle Bulletin
Thursday February 2MONEY AND SPIRITUALITY WRITER SPEAKS AT THE WASHINGTON HOUSE. Vigil Spiritual Reflections on Your Money and Sanity: Pastoral Financial Therapist Pamela Ayo Yetunde address these timely concerns. 6:30 p.m. For more information please contact payetundee@gmail.com.
Friday February 3
FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT FREE. The first Friday night of every month is free at KidsQuest Children’s Museum. Come explore, play and learn with us. KidsQuest Children’s Museum, 4091 Factoria Mall SE. Bellevue.
Saturday February 4
THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION. Join a Lunar New Year event celebrating the Year of the Dragon from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave. This event is free and open to the public.
Thursday February 9
SWEETIES FOR YOUR SWEETIE. Ages 11-17. This Valentines show your sweetie how much they mean with handmade candies and sweets. 4 – 6 p.m. Ravenna Eckstein Community Center, 6535 Ravenna Ave. NE For more info call 206-684-7534.
Saturday February 11
NEIGHBOR APPRECIATION DAY. Join the pool staffers as we celebrate our neighborhood and our swimming patrons. Festivities include: refreshments served in the lobby, noon – 2 p.m. and the free public swim from 1 – 2 p.m. Southwest Pool, 2801 SW Thistle St.
SAAY MEI – VALENTINE BOUTIQUE. Sassy Mei is a traveling chic boutique held in spec homes and other upscale business throughout the Northwest. Consists of several talented local artists. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Harbor Place at Cottesmores, Gig Harbor, WA
