Can a festival revive a forgotten park? The organizers of the second annual KidzOutside Festival think so.
Last year’s music event attracted hundreds of people for a day of music that put “TKO Fest” on the map as one of the best-bet summer festivals in Portland. But there was also an aspect of public input that may shape what the under-used George Park in St. Johns may become.
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Community group hands out lunches in the heat after free meal services canceled
A group made up of moms handed out more than 1,000 free lunches to students across five parks. Author: Christine Pitawanich Updated: 5:32 PM PDT June 28, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. The scorching temperatures forced a number of places and services to shut down or cancel including the usual free lunch services through Portland Public Schools and Portland Parks and Recreation.
One community group decided to make sure kids and families were fed.
“The park lunches were canceled so we’re here today. If they cancel again, we’ll try to be out here again,” said Laquisha Minnieweather, an organizer with Mxm Bloc. “Mxm Bloc is a group of Black moms. We’re out taking care of the community, folks who look like us, black and brown families and other families that need assistance.