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Parks & Recreation

Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland

Phone: 503-823-PLAY (7529)

Fax: 503-823-6007

1120 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 1302, Portland, OR 97204

Director Park Calendar

Events are free unless otherwise noted! Events are subject to change on short notice due to weather or unforeseen situations. For more event information, please contact Director Park at 503-823-8087.

Drop-in Big Chess         Daily - Noon to 6:30pm
Play with 25" chess pieces on the 16'x16', built-in chess board at the south end of the park! All ages and abilities welcome for a super-sized, drop-in experience! Occasionally, Big Chess will not be available due to other events in the park or it may be relocated to another location in the park. Please note, occassionally chess hours are shortened.


Ko-Falen Cultural Center Poetry Exchange - Director Park

Director Park

Saturday, April 6 2013, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Summary

Cross-cultural teen poetry exchange.

Category

Event Types > Arts/Culture/Recreation

Description

Poetry is used as a cultural connection between teens in Mali with teens in Portland, Oregon.  Join the Ko-falen Cultural Center http://kofalen.org/about  in this cross-cultural French and English poetry exchange.  This program is sponsored by the Regional Arts & Culture Council.  For more information on programs and events at Director Park, part of Portland Parks & Recreation, please visit our website at www.DirectorPark.org or call 503.823.8087.