Events: Festival of Balloons Starts Friday

Festival of Balloons | June 23-25, 5:45 am Launch

The fun-filled Festival of Balloons in Tigard begins Friday, June 23rd and lasts through Sunday.  The hot air balloons are definitely the featured attraction of the festival, but there’s more to see and do. Get down to Cook Park early each morning to experience the spectacular hot air balloons as they launch (weather permitting) and dot the morning sky. Spend the afternoon shopping at the craft and business vendor booths. Don’t miss the Festival of Cars presented by Landmark Ford Lincoln on Sunday. Of course, it wouldn’t be the festival of balloons without the ever impressive Night Glow presented by Walmart on Friday and Saturday nights; the Rogue Beer Garden, live music on the Main Stage presented by Grocery Outlet- King City; Funtastic carnival fun center, cotton candy, and a whole lot more!

To learn more, or to buy tickets, visit http://www.tigardballoon.org/#day-one

Strawberry Short Course Festival | June 24, 10 am-2 pm

This is a free all-ages community event on the Gresham Campus with short courses on fun topics, booths from local organizations, entertainment, and kids’ activities. Free strawberry shortcake cupcakes will be served!

Z100 will be DJing all day! FREE Planetarium shows, BINGO, FREE Cosmetology services, Penny’s Puppet Show’s and much more!

There are interesting topics available for everyone!

Classes are free! Take a look at the course schedule, plan ahead and register online early to reserve your spot! With more than 30 booths–there’s something for everyone!

To learn more, visit https://www.mhcc.edu/Strawberry-Short-Course-Offerings/

Gresham Campus
26000 S.E. Stark St.
Gresham, Oregon 97030

Lung Love Cancer 5K Run/Walk | June 24, 9 am

Move with purpose! Help raise awareness and support for lung cancer. Join us to help those diagnosed, at risk and the people who love them in their fight against lung cancer. Unite those impacted in your community by participating in the third annual Lung Love Run/Walk Portland. This event is a 5k through Laurelhurst Park with a 1-mile option (Strollers are welcome).

When: Saturday, June 24, 2017

Where: Laurelhurst Park – 3756 SE Oak Street – Portland, OR 97214

Time: On-site registration begins at 7:30am. The 5k starts at 9:00am and it is an untimed event.

Online Registration prices are below:

Child (4 years and under): Free

Youth (5 to 12 years): $15

Adult (13 years and older): $30

Lung Cancer Survivor: Free

To register online, visit: https://secure3.convio.net/lca/site/TRR/WalkMap/General/873155702?pg=utype&fr_id=1211