Events & Classes

Black cowboys and ranchers have been a significant part of the cattle and rodeo industries since the nineteenth century, but their contributions and experiences are often overlooked in the broader narrative. This presentation from Oregon Black Pioneers aims to shed light on the lesser-known history of Black individuals in the range and at rodeos throughout Oregon.

Join us for a special Juneteenth storytime. Stay for a craft activity and a snack! Featuring this storytime in the morning and Makola Performing Arts at 2 pm. Make a day of Juneteenth with us! 

Join us for our Annual Juneteenth Spirit of Freedom Event! It is a day to honor Black history, celebrate resilience, and enjoy the power of community. Featuring storytime in the morning and Makola Performing Arts in the afternoon!

Join us celebrating the beauty and resilience of Black hair! Design and paint a canvas inspired by natural hair with The Lamb Art Studio. Decorate your canvas with beads as symbols of cultural joy and self-love. This class is trauma-informed and wellness-based. Sessions run 3 hours - please bring snacks if you would like!

This Juneteenth we are celebrating freedom and the fight for justice with a Black Superheroes Craft Fair! Black Superheroes make the world a better place for everyone, so join us for a fun afternoon of crafting in your favorite superhero costume! In this Black Superheroes Craft Fair, we will have superhero button making and cape and mask decorating. Then try out the laser maze and take a picture at our superhero photobooth!

Join Toyin from Toyouinspire Flowers for a hands-on summer flowers workshop. We'll celebrate the beauty of the season through fresh, colorful blooms. Perfect for both beginners and flower lovers. This workshop offers a relaxed, creative space to connect, learn, and be inspired by nature.

Registration will open on May 24.

We will explore food sovereignty through gardening. Learn about seed saving, planning small space gardens, and easy to grow herbs with ALife Allah! ALife is a program coordinator at Our Village Gardens in St. Johns, as well as a pattern disrupter and avid tabletop roleplaying game advocate.  

This event is first come, first served.

How can Black and Native communities work together for a better future? In this workshop we will examine how these two communities have historically been divided. We'll also discuss how they've worked together to build community, despite oppression. Together, we'll look at ways for Black and Native communities to do more than dream about a post-colonial world.

Stones, Bones and Black-Eyed Peas presents: The historical and cultural significance of black eyed peas. Join chef and owner of Finer Things Events and Catering, Michelle Guinn, along with her daughter, Sable Askew and take a trip back into history. Enjoy a cooking demonstration using traditional foods and recipes cooked by African Americans from the time of slavery, and explore their many modern interpretations.

This two-hour overview of Kingian Nonviolence explores how the philosophy of nonviolence can be applied to confront injustices and build towards the Beloved Community. By discussing Dr.

What happens when the world tells you to stay quiet, but you play anyway?

RISE! The Legacy of Black Guitar Heroes in Rock & Metal is a high-energy, kid-friendly program that introduces five legendary Black guitarists who shaped the sound of modern rock and metal music from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Tom Morello.

Kids Junk Orchestra players make rhythms and music on whatever surface they can think of — drums, bongos, buckets, body percussion, and even pots and pans!

Join Toyin from Toyouinspire Flowers for a hands-on summer flowers workshop. We'll celebrate the beauty of the season through fresh, colorful blooms. Perfect for both beginners and flower lovers. This workshop offers a relaxed, creative space to connect, learn, and be inspired by nature.

Registration will open on May 31st.

Explore self-love, resilience, and creativity in this wellness-based workshop with The Lamb Art Studio. Paint in a supportive space designed for confidence building and connection. Foster parents, caregivers, siblings, and biological family members can attend together! Leave the course empowered by your art and reminded of your worth.