Humanities in the Wild: Blooming Behind Barbed Wire
Lily Havey, author of Gasa Gasa Girl, and Bonnie Clark, author of Finding Solace in the Soil will lead a short trek and conversation with participants. https://www.facebook.com/events/2135441023294957
Read MoreFamily Movie Day!
The Kenton County Library is a staple in our community. Our families utilize the library for various reasons so we thought what better way to end Welcome Week than by having movie theater popcorn and enjoying a movie we can all relate to. This will be fun for everyone in the family! Come eat and…
Read MoreParent Camp hosted by Julie Pile
Julie Pile the founder of Parent Camp and Boone County Schools are hosting an educational event for parents and families at the Ralph Rush Development Center from 5-7pm. There will be French, Arabic and Spanish rooms for non-English speaking parents who desire to learn more about the United States education system and how they can…
Read MoreCultural Potluck
Join us to experience flavors and traditions from around the world! Make Otomi dolls, paint paper fans, play the Mexican lottery or get a beautiful design painted with henna, while enjoying some samosas from India or pan de concha and tamales from Mexico. Let’s celebrate #WelcomingWeek2022 together as a community! Learn more about about #WelcomingWeek2022 here: https://welcomingamerica.org/initiatives/welcoming-week https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=402980138678444&set=a.251861070457019 ——————————————-…
Read MoreGuided tour of National Museum of American History for Afghan newcomers
Guided tour of US Citizenship Exhibits at the National Museum of American History for SHC Citizenship students.
Read MoreDay of the Dead Parade
A “Day of the Dead” style parade beginning at the Decatur Cemetery and ending on the Decatur Square. The parade includes giant “Katrina Puppets” and other Day of the Dead imagery while including the fun, Halloween vibes from the former Haints and Saints parade. Free
Read MoreChalk Walk at Newport on the Levee
This event is open to the public, all are welcome. Newport on the Levee is hosting a Chalk Walk for our immigrant and refugee families this Friday as we kick-off Welcome Week! Please come with your families and create some chalk art with our families as we curate a space that allows everyone to feel…
Read MoreLatinx Artists Showcase
Exhibition opens Monday, Sept. 18 and can be viewed at the Decatur Visitors Center from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. every day. Closing event Friday, October 14 from 6:30-9:30. The event is a reprise of the 2021 popular Latinx Artists Showcase – an exhibit at the Decatur Visitors Center and including additional Hispanic food, drink…
Read MoreSalsa on the Square and Choloteca “afterparty”
A live salsa band and instruction and subsequent “afterparty” performance by Choloteca, Atlanta’s popular Latinx “party with a mission” which aims to create an inclusive space for all identities who want to jam out to Latin track. Event also includes authentic merchandise, food and event drink vendors, primarily Latin-American themed options. Free
Read MoreFamily time: Cool Nature Walk
With Cool Islam and THPRD Nature & Trails This is an RSVP event, please contact Cool Islam here. PLACE: Tualatin Hills Nature Park TIME: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm #WereWeBelong #WelcomingWeek #THPRDWelcomes #BeavertonWelcomes
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