TICO WEEK – Planning for this Chapter’s adult exchange “Tico week” in September of 2017 is in full swing! Dates are Thursday afternoon, September 14th through Wednesday morning, September 20th. We are brainstorming day and evening activities for the Ticos to enjoy.
There’s still lots to do!
HOSTING -We need hosts, both overnight and day. This is a great way for you to practice your Spanish and/or show off your town, not to mention a great way to meet new friends – from Portland AND from Costa Rica! Contact peggyaboyd@yahoo.com if you are available to host. This is a great way to practice your Spanish! Remember, if you are planning to go to Costa Rica in February of 2018, you’ll need to sign up as a host this year! And…it’s a fun week for everyone. You won’t regret being a host!
PORTLAND/WILLAMETTE VALLEY OUTREACH EVENTS FOR 2017 – We need help staffing OPOA informational booths at the following scheduled events. Please contact nopogayle@live.com for more information and to schedule a confirmed shift time.
APRIL
Saturday, April 29 Dayton Community Travelogue 9am-noon
MAY
Saturday, May 13 World Friendship Day, 1624 NE Hancock 10am-4pm Sunday, May 21 SE Sunday Parkways 10am-4pm
JUNE
Saturday, June 24 World Beat Festival Salem Riverfront Park 8am – 10pm Sunday, June 25 Salem Riverfront Park 10am – 6pm Sunday, June 25 N Sunday Parkways 10am-4pm
JULY
Sunday, July 23 NE Sunday Parkways 10am-4pm
AUGUST
Sunday, August 20 Outer NE Sunday Parkways 10am-4pm
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, Sept 9 Vancouver Peace/Justice Fair 9am-6pm
Sunday, Sept 24 Sellwood-Milwaukie Parkways 10am-4pm
Oregon + Costa Rica 