Community Calendar for Portland and Seattle
A Bulletin Board of Free Events
Portland Bulletin
Thursday May 24
SEY HEY! AT 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.
Monday May 28
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY AT THE CLARK COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL AT VANCOUVER BARRACKS. More than 30 organizations are represented by CMAC, an inclusive organization serving all of Clark County. The fun and festivities get started at 11 a.m. at the Clark County War Memorial located on Fort Vancouver Way at Vancouver Barracks.
Tuesday May 29
PORTLAND JOB FAIR. Meet face-to-face with top employers at the National Career Fairs Job fair. Attendance is free for job seekers. Free resume reviews will be available. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Red Lion Hotel on the River, 909 N. Hayden Island Dr.
Friday June 1
FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS RETURN’S TO PORTLAND’S LIVING ROOM. The 28th annual Festival of Flowers celebration officially opens June 1 in the heart of downtown Portland. Pioneer Courthouse Square.
Saturday June 2
STARLIGHT PARADE. Be sure to get your seats early and watch all the Starlight Parade runners before the parade starts at 8:30 p.m. in downtown Portland.
THE SPRING FLING DANCE. Good music, 50/50 split raffle drawing, good food. Advance tickets are $10 ($15 at the door) Music by DJ PAPA Chuck. Proceeds to benefit the ELKS Lodge 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Must be 21 years old Elks Lodge 6 N. Tillamook St. Portland.
Seattle Bulletin
Friday May 25
NATHAN HALE STUDENTS SPONSORING ANTI-DRUG CARNIVAL. Raiders Against Destructive Decisions will be kicking off the long Memorial Day weekend with the after school event which runs from 3 – 5:30 p.m. in the Nathan Hale High School Football Field and Track, 10750 30th Ave. NE,
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.
Saturday June 26
6TH ANNUAL GIG HARBOR SCRAMBLE. Come join the fun at the 6th Annual Gig Harbor Scramble starting at 10 a.m. at Skanse Brothers Park, 3207 Harborview Dr. This free family event marks the official kick-off to summer and outdoor fun in Gig Harbor.
Monday May 28
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVATIONS TO BE HELD ON THE CAPITAL CAMPUSGROUNDS. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. the Thurston County Veteran Coalition is holding its annual program in the State Capital Rotunda. The American Legion Band will perform at 10:30 a.m. followed by the ceremony at 11 a.m. Olympia, WA
Saturday June 2
KIDNEY HEALTH FEST FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILIES: This free event runs from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Van Asselt Elementary School, 8311 Beacon Ave. S. This year’s theme is Celebrating 10 Years Towards Kidney Wellness, Mind, Body and Soul.
MOVING BEYOND CANCER TO WELLNESS. This is a free educational event for cancer survivors and caregivers. Hosted by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program. 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1100 Fairview Ave. N. This free event is open to the public. For more information please call 206-667-5262.
