Community Calendar for Portland and Seattle
A Bulletin Board of Free Events
Portland Bulletin
Friday February 17JOIN US! CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH. Please join us at our first Black History Open House. The purpose is to give our youth an opportunity to be educated by local heroes and much more. 6 p.m. Put on by (PAL) Portland Activities League. Come see the exhibit at 424 NE 172nd, Portland.
Saturday February 18
BRING YOUR KIDS TO MUSIC MILLENNIUM DAY. We will host a special event that day called Kids Record Hits. All kids under 18 will get a free bag containing music and other gifts from businesses in the community. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Music Millennium 3158 E. Burnside. For more details call 503-231-8926.
JOIN US AT REFLECTIONS BOOKSTORE FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH. Find ‘The Flower that Blossoms’ book reading. The book is a provocative tale of racism and sexism in present day America. 3 – 5 p.m. Reflections Bookstore, 446 NE Killingsworth St.
Sunday February 19
YOU ARE INVITED TO A DOCUMENTARY ‘HIDDEN COLORS’ BY TARIQ NASHEED. A doc expanding brilliantly on the major evolutionary impact that Africans have had on this planet that is omitted in the mainstream history docs, books and speeches as we all know. 4 – 5 p.m. Portland Community Media, Suite A. 2766 MLK Blvd. FREE
Monday February 20
FREE SCREENING OF THE DOCUMENTARY FOOD STAMPED. Food Stamped is an informative and humorous documentary film following a couple as they attempt to eat healthy well-balanced diet on a food stamp budget. 7 p.m. Baghdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne. Admission with donation of cans of food for the Oregon Food Bank.
Friday February 24
FREE BENEFIT CONCERT FOR HUNGER. Featuring contemporary Christian music performed by West Coast Pianist Kit Taylor and the St. Stephen Worship Team. An offering will be taken to help feed the hunger through The Ministry of World Vision. 7 p.m. St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 2920 W. Gloucester St. Gresham, OR For more info call 503-656-8194.
Saturday February 25
FIX-IT-FAIR. Healthy families, Healthy Homes! Fix-it-Fair is a free event where you can learn simple and affordable ways to save money and be healthy at home. 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Jefferson High School, 5210 N. Kerby Ave.
HEART HEALTH DAY. Take the first step to a healthier heart with a free 45-minute appt. That includes a heart/lung exam. This free event is open to the public and includes clinic tours, refreshments and much more. 1 – 5 p.m. National College of Natural Medicine, 3025 SW Corbett Ave.
Sunday February 26
FIRSTENBURG’S 4TH ANNUAL BRIDAL SHOW. Free admission and entry, free drawings every hour for gift bags and wedding related products and services. Free man cave for future grooms to watch movies, play video games and etc. Noon – 5 p.m. Firstenburg Community Center, 700 NE 136th Ave. Vancouver, WA
Seattle Bulletin
Friday February 17
DONATED DENTAL DAY. Seeking children and adults in need of donated dental care will be seen by appointment only. To schedule an appointment please call 425-883-1253. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Redmond Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, 8350 164th Ave. Redmond, WA
Friday – Saturday February 17 – 18
ASIAN MARKET AT OTHELLO AND MLK. The Othello Public Market and the Washington Night Market are hosting a nighttime, multi-culture market for four consecutive weekends in honor of The Year of the Dragon. Market will include Asian theme, music dancing and food. 5 p.m. to midnight Friday & Saturday.
Saturday February 18
WOMEN’S MINISTRY 70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Unique gifts, entertainment, food, fun for everyone. You will find it all at the Mount Zion Women’s Day Marketplace and Arts Fair! 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 1634 19th Ave. Seattle
Sunday February 19
FREE WEEKEND WALKS. Winter is beautiful at the Arboretum. Visit winter bloomers, see forms revealed when leaves are gone. 1 – 2:30 p.m. Washington Park Arboretum Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Dr. E.
MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST – FREE COMMUNNUNITY EVENT. ELC will host a special Mardi Gras Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. Live music, free breakfast. Come join the fun and good food. Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave W. Edmonds.
Wednesday February 22
OPEN HOUSE! UW BIOMEDICAL, HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMS: Want to advance your career, enhance your credibility or strengthen your ability to help others? Find the right program for yourself at this free event. 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. North Plaza at UW Tower, 4333 Brooklyn Ave. NE.
Sunday February 26
BITTERLAKE COMMUNITY CENTER’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST! Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, plus scrambled eggs, sausage and juice and coffee. Proceeds from this event will help provide scholarships for our low income neighbors. $5 per person children under 4 free. 9 a.m. – noon 13035 Linden Ave. N.
