Portland Bulletin
Thursday May 28
VILLAGE BALLROOM AND RUMPSPANKERS. A free benefit to encourage audio, performances, and visual arts to network and to help North Portland grow as a community through creativity. 6 p.m. – midnight. 700 NE Dekum St. For more info call 503-358-0381.
Friday May 29
COLOREDPENCILS gathering with food, art, and poetry, this month benefiting United Way of the Columbia Willamette's Community Relief Fund. Hosted by Polo Catalani. $3 adults, kids free. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Art Show Reception/dinner, 6:30-8 p.m. Open Mic. 503-233-5392.
Saturday May 30
PGE/SOLV STARLIGHT PARADE. Get there early and save your seats for this annual nighttime parade. Starting at 8:30 p.m. Before the parade you will enjoy all the runners in their costumes. Park blocks in downtown Portland.
CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL 2009. This third annual event will feature free face painting, dance performances, kids activities and much more. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Westfield Shopping Mall. Vancouver, WA.
Sunday May 31
ADAPTIVE BIKE DAY. Try your hand at different biking options while cruising the Eastbank Esplanade. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meet at Vera Katz Festival Plaza parking lot under the east end of the Hawthorne Bridge.
Monday June 1
COMMUNITY DAY AT MUSIC MILLENNIUM. Live music, events throughout the day. Free refreshments and special one day deals. The fun begins at 10 a.m. and runs until 10 p.m. Music Millennium 3158 E. Burnside. For more info call 503-231-8926.
Wednesday June 3
JUNIOR ROSE PARADE. Come be a part of the largest children's parade in the nation. Get there early to get a good seat. Parade is in Portland's Hollywood District, starting at 1 p.m.
Thursday June 4
FREE DOWNTOWN CONCERTS ARE BACK. Come listen to the Lincoln High School Jazz Band at City Hall. Take a lunch and enjoy all that jazz. Noon- 12:45 p.m.
Sunday June 7
PASTOR'S 25TH APPRECIATION SERVICE. The members of the community A.M.E. Zion Church will honor The Reverend Robert F. Kemp at a special service. All are invited to attend. 4 p.m. 3605 E. 13th St. Vancouver.
Seattle Bulletin
Friday May 29
EDMONDS WATERFRONT FESTIVAL. Family festival with nautical theme, classic yacht show, marine art exhibit and much more. Free trout fishing for kids. $3 suggested donation. 3 – 10 p.m. Port of Edmonds Marina 336 Admiral Way. Edmonds. For more info call 425-771-1744
Sunday May 31
ENJOY YOUR STREET TO THE FULLEST. Alki Seattle Summer Streets. Cheer on the runners. Then stay for an afternoon full of fun and food. Stunt bicyclists, browse sidewalk sales and relax listening to the waves of the beach. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alki Ave. SW from California Way SW to 63rd Ave. SW.
Monday June 1
NATIONAL CAREER FAIRS. Meet face to face with dozens of employers in your local area. Please bring copies of your updated resume and start meeting multiple managers in one day. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Red Lion Bellevue Inn 11211 Main St.
Thursday June 4
BASIC DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & SNAP PROGRAM. Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) programs are being offered to help you, your family and your neighborhoods. 6:30 – 8 p.m. Beacon Hill Branch Library, 2821 Beacon Ave. S. For more info call 206-233-7123.
Saturday June 6
BEACON HILL FESTIVAL. Entertainment, local food, carnival games, bounce toys, and much more. Come join in on all the fun. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jefferson Community Center. 3801 Beacon Ave. S. For more details call 206-684-7481.
Tuesday June 9
FATHER'S DAY DANCE. Plan on attending this Father's day get together. Celebrate dad with sounds of swing. Big band favorites and all the standards will be performed for your dancing pleasure. Fee of $3 payable at the door. 2 – 4 p.m. North Bellevue Comm. Center 4063 148th Ave. For more info call 425-452-7681.
