Community Events in John Day, OR

Tween Game Night

In 1 week · Fri, May 22, 11:45 PM–12:45 AM UTC · Northwest Library · 2300 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210, Portland, OR · Ages 10–17

Come to the library to experience a night packed with fun games! Enjoy a variety of card games, board games, and even make up fun new games! Intended for members who are tweens (9-12 years old).

South Park Blocks Gardening and Turf Crew

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 4:00 PM UTC · South Park Blocks · SW Park Avenue from Salmon Street to Jackson Street Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR

Help keep the South Park Blocks beautiful and clean! Join the Friends of South Park Blocks and PP&R for a weekly volunteer day. Volunteers meet year-round, rain or shine, to help with gardening and land care activities. Typical activities include wee

Luuwit View Park Volunteer Day

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 4:00 PM UTC · Luuwit View Park · NE 127th Avenue and NE Fremont Street Portland, OR 97230, Portland, OR

Volunteer with us! Help us keep Luuwit (pronounced loo-wit , the Cowlitz name for Mt. St. Helens) View Park in bloom! Join PP&R for a monthly family-friendly volunteer event to help weed, prune, mulch, and occasionally add new plants throughout the

Chess @ the Library / Ajedrez en la biblioteca

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park Library · 775 SE 10th Ave, Hillsboro, OR

Practice your moves in a casual setting with other players of these ancient board games. Students of all ages & adults are welcome! All levels are welcome! Practica tus movimientos de ajedrez en un ambiente informal con otros jugadores. ¡Estudiantes de todas las edades y adultos son bienvenidos!...

Pittock Garden Tuesday Volunteer Day

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 4:00 PM UTC · Pittock Mansion · 3229 NW Pittock Drive Portland, OR 97210, Portland, OR

Join Portland Parks & Recreation in the garden every Tuesday, rain or shine, to tend to the plants on the grounds at Pittock Mansion. Spend a couple of hours with us, weeding, mulching, and planting throughout the garden. This is an exciting opportun

Woods Memorial Park Volunteer Trailwork Event

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 4:00 PM UTC · Woods Memorial Natural Area · SW 45th Avenue and Woods Street Portland, OR 97219, Portland, OR

Project details Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Woods Park for our monthly volunteer event to maintain/build safe trails for park visitors at Woods Park. Volunteers will be maintaining the trails in the park. This is a great way to ge

Cemetery tending at Multnomah Park Cemetery

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 5:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Oregon Metro · 600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR

Level UP Lounge

In 2 weeks · Thu, May 28, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · North Portland Library · 512 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217, Portland, OR · Ages 13–17

The ultimate after-school hangout for teens and pre-teens (ages 13-17)! Kick back with your friends, get creative, or just chill. We've got comfy spots, board games, art supplies, quiet study zones, and all the video games you could want. It's the perfect spot to meet new people, try cool stuff,...

Board Gaming at the Library

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 9:00 PM–11:45 PM UTC · West Slope Community Library · 3678 SW 78th Ave, Portland, OR

Do you get excited about all of the GREAT board games out there but don't have a group to play with? Come on in for some Board Gaming at the library and try out some amazing games or bring your own to share! Fun for board game enthusiasts or completely new players!

Cloud Forest Washington Park Volunteer Event

In 1 week · Fri, May 22, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Washington Park · Head of SW Park Place Portland, OR 97210, Portland, OR

Help improve and care for the Cloud Forest in Washington Park! We will spend the morning removing undesirable plants, hand-weeding, and other gardening tasks. Volunteers of all skills and abilities are welcome. No previous experience is required; PP&

Cemetery tending at Douglass Cemetery

In 1 week · Fri, May 22, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Oregon Metro · 600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR

Free parking day at Metro parks

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 2:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · Oregon Metro · 600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR

Cloud Forest volunteer day in Washington Park

In 1 week · Fri, May 22, 4:00 PM UTC · Washington Park · Head of SW Park Place Portland, OR 97210, Portland, OR

Help improve and care for the Cloud Forest in Washington Park! We will spend the morning removing undesirable plants, hand-weeding, and other gardening tasks. Volunteers of all skills and abilities are welcome. No previous experience is required; PP&

Tween Council

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:30 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Kenton Library · 8226 N Denver Ave, Portland, OR 97217, Portland, OR · Ages 9–12

Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages 9-12.

Teen Council

In 1 week · Fri, May 22, 11:15 PM–12:45 AM UTC · Holgate Library · 7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97206, Portland, OR · Ages 10–17

Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks!

Metro Council meeting

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Metro Regional Center

Steep & Paint: Peony with Morgan McGuirk

In 1 week · Fri, May 22, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Lan Su Chinese Garden · 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon, 97209, Portland, OR

@ Steep & Paint Ticket Enjoy a blossom-filled afternoon at the beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden with the return of Steep & Paint! We’re bringing this series back by popular demand and newly reimagined in partnership with the Oregon Botanical Artists (OBA). This immersive afternoon experience invites.

Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation meeting

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 4:00 PM UTC · Oregon Metro · 600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR

Mocktail Hour: Springtime Watercolor

In 1 week · Fri, May 22, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Tualatin Public Library · 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin, OR

Join Doug and Rose for a custom beverage and an activity. In May we'll be celebrating Spring with watercolor painting! For adults and teens 14+. Registration is required. Held in the Community Room.

LEGO Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Kenton Library · 8226 N Denver Ave, Portland, OR 97217, Portland, OR

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Hillsboro Hops at Eugene Emeralds

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 1:35 AM UTC · PK Park · 2760 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene, OR

MiLB High-A: Hillsboro Hops at Eugene Emeralds at PK Park

Committee on Racial Equity meeting

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 4:00 PM UTC · Oregon Metro · 600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR

Teen Art Lab

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 10:15 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Banks Public Library · 42461 NW Market St, Banks, OR · Ages 10–17

Teens 14-18 will use a different art medium each month to create a unique project. March 19: Mini-Art Exhibit April 16: Gyotaku Fish Prints and One Book, One Coast book program. May 21: Design your own Zine

Reimagining birding

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 4:00 PM UTC · Canemah Bluff Nature Park · Portland, OR

Last Sunday Crafting Club

In 3 weeks · Sun, May 31, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Woodstock Library · 6008 SE 49th Ave, Portland, OR 97206, Portland, OR

Express your creativity with a variety of art and craft projects! Library staff will provide all materials necessary. This event is first come first served due to limited space.

Alsea Kids Choir

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:30 PM–12:15 AM UTC · Corvallis-Benton County Public Library · 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis, OR

Find your voice and let it shine!

Intercambio Language Exchange

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Tualatin Public Library · 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin, OR

Join us every Wednesday for an informal and relaxed space where you can practice language learning! Gain confidence by learning from others and meet new friends! *This is not a structured language class* but more of a space to practice what you already know with native language speakers. For...

Adult Craft Night

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR · Ages 18+

Enjoy a relaxing evening of trying a new craft on Tuesdays! Here's what we'll be learning: 03/31 Junk Journaling 04/21 Painting with Buttons 05/26 Beaded Plants All supplies will be provided! This crafting event is intended for adult participants and is first come, first served.

Teen Library Council

In 1 week · Mon, May 25, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Forest Grove City Library · 2114 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR · Ages 10–17

Are you a Forest Grove teen between the ages of 13-18? Do you want to meet new people, eat snacks, and help the Teen Librarian decide what books to buy and programs to plan, all while building your resume? Then you should apply to join the TLC! Meets twice a month, 4-5 p.m. in the Rogers Room.

Library Closed

In 1 week · Mon, May 25, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Beaverton City Library · 12375 SW Fifth St, Beaverton, OR

The library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Event Hold - James and lasercutting

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Midland Library · 805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233, Portland, OR

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Crafternoon for Adults

In 2 weeks · Wed, May 27, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Holgate Library · 7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97206, Portland, OR

Join a make-and-take crafternoon! Each craft will be selected from the library's craft book collection. This event is first come, first served.

Mexican Popsicles for Teens / Paletas Mexicanas

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Gregory Heights Library · 7921 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213, Portland, OR

Cuando hace calor, no hay nada tan refrescante que una paleta. Aprenda a hacer tres paletas diferentes, dos de leche y uno agua. Dos paletas cremosas una de fresa y otra de mango, una paleta de agua de sandía. Teens, come join Edurne for some cooking fun! When it's hot, nothing is as...

Lectura Inicial – De las Letras a las Palabras

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park Library · 775 SE 10th Ave, Hillsboro, OR

Un programa en español para niños de 5 a 7 años que reconocen letras y están aprendiendo a leer de manera independiente.

One Book, One Coast: They Called Us Enemy Book Group Discussion

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Cedar Mill Library · 1080 NW Saltzman Rd, Portland, OR

Join us to discuss the graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy by George Takei . As part of One Book, One Coast, we will be reading this account of George Takei's childhood as his family was imprisoned in an American concentration camp during World War II. Registration recommended to get a reminder...

Memorial Day - Library Closed//Día Conmemorativo - La biblioteca estará cerrada

In 1 week · Mon, May 25, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Tualatin Public Library · 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin, OR

Tualatin Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day holiday. The drive-up book return behind the library will also be closed on this date. The book return at the front of the Library will be open. La biblioteca de Tualatin estará cerrada el lunes el 25 de mayo, por el día...

LEGO Free Play

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Aloha Community Library · 17445 SW Farmington Rd, Suite 26A, Aloha, OR · Ages 18+

Join us for LEGO Free Play every third Thursday of the month! Explore your creativity and spend the afternoon making masterpieces out of the legendary, colorful building blocks. We’ll provide the LEGOs, you provide imagination! Bring a friend and build! All materials remain at the library for...

Graphic Novel Club grades 4-5

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Kenton Library · 8226 N Denver Ave, Portland, OR 97217, Portland, OR

Tweens are invited to talk about graphic novels and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book. A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.

Play & Learn

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 5:00 PM–5:45 PM UTC · Forest Grove City Library · 2114 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR · Ages Up to 5

Come enjoy educational toys, puzzles, color, listen to preschool music, and have fun with friends! ¡Ven a disfrutar de juguetes educativos, rompecabezas, colorear, escucha música preescolar y diviértete con amigos!

Showers and Hygiene Resources

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Midland Library · 805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233, Portland, OR

Cultivate Initiatives will be in the Midland parking lot offering free hot showers and other resources, including (while supplies last) clothing and hygiene products. No registration required.