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2020 MLK Day Events in Portland

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Celebrate a Day of Service

Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. at one of these service events in Portland. All of the community activities below are free to attend, yet most ask you to RSVP if you plan on attending on January 20, 2020.

Follow each link to register and check for any changes.

Community Farm at Learning Gardens

Help start a new community farm site with the Black Food Sovereignty Coalition from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities will take place inside and outside the Learning Gardens Lab.

MLK Day of Service at Pacific Park Gardens

Head over to Vancouver for the annual clean up at Pacific Park Gardens with Clark County Green Neighbors. The group will provide tools, gloves and supplies plus snacks available. Activities will include weeding, pruning, planting and cutting from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will take place rain or shine. 

Lents Park Cleanup

Join SOLVE volunteers and the Liberal Ladies of Happy Valley clean the playground and garden areas of Lents Park and surrounding neighborhood from 1-3 p.m. All ages and ability levels are needed. Tools and gloves will be provided. 

Invasive Ivy Removal in Blandford Canyon

Help remove invasive plant species in Blandford Canyon from 8:45 a.m.-noon. Tools, gloves, snacks, hot apple cider, and water will be provided. Bringing a reusable water bottle is encouraged. Wearing closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing is recommended. Register here.

Green Up at Portland Audubon Society

From 1-4 p.m., volunteers will help with trail maintenance, naturescaping, removing invasive species, and native plantings. Indoor projects are available as well. RSVP here.

MLK Weekend of Service

Want to give back in honor of MLK? HandsOn Greater Portland has coordinated more than 75 volunteer opportunities from January 17-20. Spots are filling up fast. Sign up today!

Potluck & Viewing of “Selma”

The P’nai Or and Hillsdale Community Church communities will be gathering for a shared potluck, followed by a viewing of the movie “Selma.” The potluck starts at 5:45 p.m. followed by the movie viewing and popcorn at 6:30 p.m.

Free Admission to National Parks

MLK Day also marks the first of 5 free entrance days to U.S. national parks. Visit Fort Vancouver, or another national park in Oregon or Washington.

MLK Day Habitat Restoration

Volunteer your time to improve habitat at Powell Butte. Be ready to work hard with your community from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Make sure you RSVP.

MLK Day of Service for Preschoolers and Families

Looking for an event to take your little ones to? The Mittleman Jewish Community Center is hosting a family-friendly event with a puppet show, story time, crafts, and  bring socks to donate to those in need. The event starts at 10 a.m.

35th Annual MLK Tribute

Join World Arts Foundation, Inc. to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s theme: “Keep Alive The Dream.” The event starts at 11 a.m. at the Highland Christian Center.

MLK Day Clean Up

Meet at Cosube Surf before walking MLK Blvd cleaning up trash and cigarette butts to ensure they do not reach and pollute our waterways from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Claim your spot here.

Tree Planting at Steigerwald Lake

Head to Washougal to help transform Steigerwald Lake into a beautiful forest floodplain to benefit fish and wildlife from 9 a.m.-noon. All ages and abilities welcome. Tools, gloves, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks are provided. Bring along a water bottle and rubber boots. Register here.

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