City Repair is taking a break from evening events on June 19th in honor of the Juneteenth holiday celebrating Black freedom and the continued communal efforts towards true liberation. We encourage Village Building Convergence participants to consider attending a local Juneteenth event, some of which are listed below!
JUNETEENTH AT MIRACLES CLUB
12-6pm
4200 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon
Celebrate Juneteenth at The Miracles Club
BBQ, music, vendors, kids' activities, live entertainment & guest speakers
Free - All Ages - All Are Welcome
The Miracles Club of Portland has a cooperative relationship with Multnomah County, Oregon Health Authority, Central City Concern, Guardian Management, Bridges to Change, Quest and HealthShare.
Miracles is a community recovery center that offers addiction peer services to the African American Community, a fellowship hall, a wellness program, events and meeting space for community recovery meetings.
https://www.facebook.com/share/wY9vunmqQjF4Ri7k/
RECLAIMING BLACK JOY
1-6pm
Vance Park, 1400 SE 182nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233
Every summer, Multnomah County REACH works with the ACHIEVE Coalition and local organizations including I Am M.O.R.E., Play Grow Learn, and others to host a series of gatherings celebrating Black and African culture, resilience and joy. This "creative place-making initiative" draws hundreds of participants every year for food, fun and community.
Reclaiming Black Joy events offer a range of free activities including music, poetry readings, hair braiding and haircuts, information on community resources, face painting, photo booths, vaccinations and more. These events provide no-cost family-friendly fun at a variety of local parks and community hubs.
https://www.multco.us/reach/reclaiming-black-joy
WILSONVILLE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
5-7pm
29600 Park Pl., Wilsonville, OR 97070
This year’s theme is Freedom to Create & Contribute, and features a keynote by Kimberly Howard Wade, the executive director of Caldera Arts, which empowers and inspires at-risk youth through art, environment, and mentoring. The organization also supports creatives and cultural workers as they seek to build skills and relationships to further their efforts.
KMHD’s Bryson Wallace will be spinning music, and several community partners are joining us to engage and connect with the Wilsonville community. Cafe Yumm will also be available (while supplies last).
This free event is being planned and executed by the City’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. This outdoor event takes place at Town Center Park. Remarks are expected to take place between 5:15 and 5:45 pm. Most activities take place on concrete; a few activities may be in grassed areas. The park's water feature will be in operation except during remarks. Activities, including coloring and yard games, are offered throughout the event.
https://wilsonvilleparksandrec.com/bc-diversity/page/juneteenth-celebration-2
LEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN FREE ADMISSION DAY
10-5pm
6704 SE 122nd Ave. Portland, OR 97236
In celebration of Juneteenth, admission to the garden will be free for all visitors. We invite visitors to use our contemplative, restful space to celebrate Black freedom, honor the ongoing struggle for racial justice, and imagine liberatory futures.
https://www.leachgarden.org/community-events
Photo Source: Reclaiming Black Joy at Rockwood Market Hall, 2023 - https://www.multco.us/reach/reclaiming-black-joy