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Diversity e S pecial
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July 17, 2019
Arts &
ENTERTAINMENT
Gresham Arts Festival Weekend
It’s fun for all ages when the Gresham Arts Festival draws people from all around
to historical downtown Gresham. The annual event returns Friday and Saturday,
July 19-20, with more than 100 artists, live music, Guinness World Record attempts
and more. “We worked hard this year to create a community event that has plenty
of free entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you’re an art lover or
looking for family fun, you’ll find it at the Gresham Arts Festival,” said Gresham
Mayor Shane Bemis.
A celebration and show of support for and with Portlanders from around the globe
returns Sunday, July 21 with a one mile walk from the East Portland Community
Office to Knott Park at 117th and Knott St.
Celebrating People of All Backgrounds
You can show support for Portland-
ers from around the globe when Portland
Parks & Recreation holds its third annual
Walk with Refugees and Immigrants on
Sunday, July 21.
A walk from the East Portland Com-
munity Office, 1017 NE 117th Ave., will
begin at 11 a.m. and proceed along 117th
to Knott Park, one mile away where a
community celebration will take place that
recognizes the unique experiences of new
Portlanders of all ages and backgrounds.
Refuge and immigrant stories will be
shared and there will be diverse music, food
and other family activities to enjoy. An esti-
mated 5,000 people took part last year.
“This event is a highlight of our Parks
for New Portlanders program,” says Port-
land Parks Commissioner Nick Fish.
“We’re proud to welcome people of all
backgrounds to Portland.”
All neighbors, faith-based organiza-
tions, local businesses, neighborhood asso-
ciations, and nonprofits are invited to join
to inspire a more compassionate, generous,
and welcoming Portland!
With one in five Portlanders now for-
eign-born, addressing the needs of this new
and diverse population is crucial as they
transition to Portland’s community.