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Portland Bulletin
Friday May 24
ROSE FESTIVAL FIREWORKS AT WATERFRON PARK: Kick-off the 2013 Rose Festival with the spectacular fireworks display at 10 p.m. Waterfront Park Downtown Portland.
Saturday May 25
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS WORKING IN OUR COMMUNITY: McCoy’s Academy’s silver year! Come celebrate silver with us at McCoy Community Project Saturday Market Place. This market will take place every Saturday for six-weeks from May 25 to June 20. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday May 25 – 26
16TH ANNUAL SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL BRINGS INCREDIBLE AND FUN TO YACHATS, GEM OF THE OREGON COAST: Enjoy over 70 exhibitors in Yachats Commons, 441 HWY 101 N. @ 4th St. Gifts and personal shopping in a fun friendly environment. Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is free to this fun family event.
Monday May 27
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY TO RECOGNIZE LOCAL WWII VETERANS: The public is welcome to a Memorial Day Ceremony from 1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. at the Washington County Fair Complex. This event takes place rain or shine. For more info call 503-346-3060.
Thursday May 30
HOW CAN WE MAKE A HEALTHY COMMUNTIY FOR AFRICAN-AMERICANS 55+: Join us for a community conversation! Replenish your Body and Soul with a healthy Soul Food Demo! 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Woodlawn Community Resource Center, 1425 NE Dekum St. FREE
Friday May 31
FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS RETURNS TO PORTLAND’S LIVING ROOM: The 29th Annual Festival of Flowers celebration opens on Friday. The festival runs thru June 12th. Pioneer Courthouse Square.
Saturday June 1
2013 STARLIGHT RUN & PARADE: One of Portland’s brightest traditions, the Portland General Electric/Solve Starlight Parade lights of the night for more than 250,000 spectators in Downtown Portland. Get your spots early and cheer on the Starlight runners before the parade. Runners start at 7 p.m. Parade starts at 8:30 p.m.
10TH ANNUAL BUDDHIST FESTIVAL IN THE PARK: Theme for this uears festival is “You Are Here” event includes washing the Baby Buddha ceremony, activities for children, Tabling by Buddhist community, workshops, food carts and much more. The festival is free for all to attend. 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Colonel Summers Park, SE 17th and Taylor St.
Sunday June 2
WOODSTOCK FARMER’S MARKET OPENS JUNE 2: Offering shoppers even more organic food choices, more hot prepared food, a longer market season and much more. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Every Sunday. Key Bank Parking Lot, 4600 SE Woodstock Blvd.
Seattle Bulletin
Wednesday – Thursday May 22 – 23
LOCAL STUDENTS READ FROM THEIR WRITING AT THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Local students participating in The Writers in the schools program 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. both days will share their stories with the public . Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave. Level 1
Saturday May 25
COUPEVILLE: MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & CELEBRATION: Honor our Veterans past and present. Parade includes floats, antique cars, music and much more. Parade begins on South Main in Coupeville and proceeds down North Main to historic Front St. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Whidbey Island.
Monday May 27
THE 5TH ANNUAL HOMELESS VETERANS DAY: More than 1,500 men, women, and children are expected to be in attendance at the Bread of Life Missions 5th annual Homeless Veterans Day on Memorial Day. Noon – 4 p.m. Main St. between 1st and Alaskan Way. Free street parking on neighboring streets.
Sunday May 26
FAMILY BEACH SAFARI AT ME-KWA-MOOKS: Rejuvenate your week and enjoy some of the best low tides of the year. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear shoes that can get wet and handle slippery surfaces. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Me-Kwa-Mooks Beach, 4503 Beach Dr SW. Free for the whole family.
Friday May 31
RADICAL RACE CAR: Themed swim includes games, activities, prizes and family fun. $5.25 adults, $3.75 youth/seniors. 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Mounger Pool, 2535 32nd Ave. W.
Saturday June 1
MOVING BEYOND CANCER TO WELLNESS: This is an educational event for cancer survivors hosted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program. This free event is open to the public. For more information call 206-667-5262. 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1100 Fairview Ave. N.