MAY 17
NEW SCIENCE. Jonathan Purnell, M.D. will talk about obesity treatment. 7:30 p.m. OHSU Auditorium, Marquam Hill Campus, 3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Rd. Call to register, 503.494.4312.
MAY 18
PHOTOGRAPHY & MUSIC. Enjoy art and local musicians. 6-8:30 p.m. In Other Words, 8 N.E. Kilingsworth St.
BIKE TO WORK DAY!
MAY 19
HOMEBUYERS. African American Alliance for Homeownership offers class on budgeting, credit, lenders, realtors and more with certificate of completion. 9-4:30 p.m. Emmanuel Hospital, room 1075, 2801 N. Gantenbein Ave.
STRUGGLING READERS. A presentation on why you may be a poor speller or reader, and symptoms of dyslexia. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Celebration Tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver Ave.
WORSHIP. A special invite to the community for a night of high praise. 6 p.m. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 5935 N. Minnesota St.
MAY 20
STORYTELLING. Author Charles Hardy will tell his story of the "Bolivarian Process." 7 p.m. Liberty Hall, 311 N. Ivy St.
MAY 21
TODDLER TIME. Storytime for children ages 24-36 months. 10:15-10:45 p.m. Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd.
MAY 22
FOR KIDS. Storytime for children ages 0-6 with adults. 2:30-2:45 p.m. Albina Library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave.
MAY 23
YOUR HEALTH. Learn about good nutrition before, during and after a cancer diagnosis. 12-1:30 p.m. Legacy Mount Hood Medical, 24800 S.E. Stark St., in Gresham.
MAY 24
BOOK SIGNING. Author Barry Eisler will have a book signing and discussion on his thriller Requiem for an Assassin. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, Clackamas Town Center, 12000 S.E. 82nd Ave.
MAY 25
GOSPEL CONCERT. Enjoy the sounds of different West Coast choirs at the "Joining of the Voices". 7 p.m. Highland Christian Center, 7600 N.E. Glisan.
FOR FAMILIES. Several authors will be present for the Books from the Heart Book Drive, storytime and dessert reception for adults and families. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, Clackamas Town Center, 12000 S.E. 82nd Ave.
MAY 26
FUN ART. Make your own trading cards using a whole lot of materials. 2-4 p.m. Albina Library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave.
MAY 27
HELP WELCOMED. Be apart of the volunteer meetings for this years Juneteenth. 1 p.m. Reflections Coffee Shop, 313 N.E. Killingsworth St.
MAY 28
MEMORIAL DAY!
MAY 29
ART WORLD. See the art sculptures of Lam Quang. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. HiiH Gallery, 2929 N.E. Alberta St.
MAY 30
CERAMICS. Semi-annual pottery sale. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Portland Community College, Rock Creek Campus, 17705 N.W. Springville Rd.
MAY 31
ROOTS FESTIVAL. Park Blocks Fair with artist, music, dancing and art projects. 10 a.m. Portland State University, 1825 SW Broadway St.
TEXTILE ART. Last Thursday event with textile art, music and food. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, 5340 N. Interstate Ave.
JUNE 1
CONCERT. One of a Kind Drumline invites you to appreciation night, "Living Our Dreams". 7-8:30 p.m. Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium, 5700 E. 18th St, Vancouver.
JUNE 2
KICK OFF PARTY. A celebration to welcome summer and the summer reading program, with marimba music. 9-10 a.m. Hollywood Library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St.
JUNE 3
WRITING WORKSHOP. Attend "Write Now", a day of creative writing and readings by local authors. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, 26000 S.E. Stark St. Room 1608.
JUNE 4
FAMILY TIME. Families can come and alter books to fit their family. Ages K and up. 6-7:30 p.m. Hollywood Library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St.
JUNE 5
BILINGUAL STORYTIME. Stories read in English and Spanish for children of all ages. 4-4:30 p.m. Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd.
JUNE 6
JUST FOR CHILDREN. Children can create 3 dimensional animals with artist Jean Choy. Ages 4 and up. 1-3 p.m. Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd.
JUNE 7
BABY BOOKS. Babies from birth to 12 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime and share a book together. 3:30-4 p.m. Hollywood Library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St.