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SUMMARY:AAYLC Harvest Dinner Albany 2026\, Celebrating Black and Diaspora Families
DESCRIPTION:Nov15Sun\n\nLinn Benton NAACP Branch 1118 Shares\nA Harvest Table for Black and Diaspora Families. \n4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at The Grove Church\, 241 1st Avenue West in Albany. Good food\, games and community. \nAsk for Details\n\n\nThe AAYLC Harvest Dinner Albany 2026 is Sunday\, November 15\, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at The Grove Church in historic downtown Albany. Shared by the Linn Benton NAACP Branch 1118\, the dinner celebrates Black and African diaspora families and culture with good food\, games and time together. Bring the whole family\, meet neighbors from across Linn and Benton counties\, and start the holiday season in community. \n\nDateSun\, Nov 15\, 2026Harvest season\nTime4:00 PM to 6:30 PMPacific Time\nWhereThe Grove Church241 1st Ave W\, Albany\, OR\nQuestionsEarlean Hueyearlean.huey@gmail.com\n\nCelebrating Black and Diaspora Families in the Mid-Willamette Valley\nBlack families in Albany\, Corvallis and the surrounding towns are often spread out\, and gatherings that bring them together are worth showing up for. The AAYLC Harvest Dinner is built around that idea: a relaxed Sunday afternoon where children\, parents and elders from across the African diaspora can share a meal\, play games and celebrate the cultures they carry with them. \nThe dinner was announced in the Linn Benton NAACP’s November newsletter as one of the community gatherings to close out the year. For details about the program\, food or how to help\, contact Earlean Huey at earlean.huey@gmail.com. \nJoin Us on November 15 \nBring your family and your appetite. Meet neighbors and celebrate Black and diaspora culture in Albany. \nEmail for Details\nLinn Benton NAACP\nA Season of Gathering for the Linn Benton Branch\nNovember is a busy month for the Linn Benton NAACP. The branch held its Freedom Fund Celebration on November 7\, holds its membership meeting and officer elections on November 12\, and is preparing to march in Albany’s Downtown Twice Around Holiday Parade on December 5. The AAYLC Harvest Dinner Albany 2026 sits right in the middle of that season and gives families a simple way to connect without a ticket or a program to sit through. \nGatherings like this also make it easier for newcomers to find their people. Families who have recently moved to the valley for work\, school or Oregon State University can meet others who share their background and learn about the branch’s committees\, from housing to Women in NAACP. \nWhat to Expect at the AAYLC Harvest Dinner Albany 2026\n\nGood foodA harvest meal shared around the table with neighbors.\nGames for all agesTime to play together\, from the youngest guests to the elders.\nCulture and communityA celebration of Black and African diaspora families and traditions.\nNew connectionsA chance to meet families from Albany\, Corvallis and nearby towns.\nBranch informationLearn how to get involved with the Linn Benton NAACP.\n\nWhy Community Tables Matter\nOregon’s Black history runs deep\, even if it is not always taught. Black pioneers\, workers and families have helped build communities across the Willamette Valley for more than 150 years\, often in the face of exclusion laws written to keep them out. Organizations such as Oregon Black Pioneers work to preserve that history so the next generation knows it. \nA shared meal is one of the oldest ways to pass that history and culture along. When young people sit at a table with elders who look like them\, they hear the stories\, recipes and lessons that make a community strong. The AAYLC Harvest Dinner Albany 2026 makes room for exactly that kind of afternoon. \nAbout the Linn Benton NAACP\nThe Linn Benton NAACP Branch 1118 serves Linn and Benton counties from its office at The Hub\, 3111 Santiam Highway SE\, Suite H\, in Albany. The branch works on housing\, health\, voting and youth programs\, and welcomes new members. NAACP AOWSAC shares this event so Oregonians across the region can take part. Find more events across Alaska\, Oregon and Washington on the NAACP AOWSAC events calendar. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the AAYLC Harvest Dinner Albany 2026\n\nWhen and where is the dinner?\nSunday\, November 15\, 2026\, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at The Grove Church\, 241 1st Avenue West\, Albany\, OR 97321. \n\n\nWho is the dinner for?\nBlack and African diaspora families and the wider community. Children\, parents and elders are all welcome. \n\n\nWhat happens at the dinner?\nA shared harvest meal\, games and time to celebrate Black and diaspora families and culture. \n\n\nWho do I contact with questions?\nEmail Earlean Huey at earlean.huey@gmail.com for details about the dinner. \n\n\nHow can I get involved with the Linn Benton NAACP?\nVisit linnbentonnaacp.com or contact the branch secretary at info@linnbentonnaacp.com to join or renew your membership. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nLinn Benton NAACP Branch 1118\nOregon Black Pioneers\nOregon Health Authority Equity and Inclusion Division\nNAACP National\n\nShared by the Linn Benton NAACP Branch 1118 and the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/aaylc-harvest-dinner-albany-2026/
LOCATION:The Grove Church\, 241 1st Ave W\, Albany\, OR\, 97321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,NAACP
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SUMMARY:Eugene NAACP General Meeting November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Nov18Wed\n\nNAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch 1119 Presents\nNovember General Membership Meeting. \n6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Clear Lake Community Center in Eugene\, or join online. \nEvent Details\n\n\nThe Eugene NAACP General Meeting November 2026 is Wednesday\, November 18\, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the NAACP office in the Clear Lake Community Center\, 4646 Barger Drive in Eugene\, with an option to join online. The monthly general membership meeting of the NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch is where members hear updates\, weigh in on the branch’s priorities and plan the work ahead on health\, education\, voting rights and racial justice in Lane County. \n\nDateWed\, Nov 18\, 2026Monthly general meeting\nTime6:00 PM to 7:30 PMPacific Time\nWhereClear Lake Community Center4646 Barger Dr\, Eugene\, OR\, or online\nCostFreeMembership meeting\n\nWhere Members Shape the Branch’s Work\nEach month the NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch brings its members together to learn\, connect and take action. General meetings are the place where the branch reports on its programs\, hears from guest speakers and asks members for input on the issues that matter most in Eugene\, Springfield and the rest of Lane County. The branch will send the November agenda to members the week before the meeting. \nThe October general meeting featured Sybil Hebb\, Director of Legislative Advocacy at the Oregon Law Center\, who spoke about free\, income-based civil legal aid across Oregon\, including advice\, representation and referrals. The branch shared the meeting notes and presentation slides with members afterward\, and the November meeting builds on that work as the branch looks toward the 2027 legislative session. \nJoin the November 18 Meeting \nAttend in person at the Clear Lake Community Center or join online through the link in the branch’s November newsletter. \nBranch Event Page\nBecome a Member\nWhat to Expect at the Eugene NAACP General Meeting November 2026\n\nBranch updatesReports on the BIPOC Food Pantry\, youth programs\, the Community Health Worker Program and other branch work.\nMember inputTime to share ideas and help guide what the branch takes on next.\nVolunteer opportunitiesWays to help\, from bagging food on Wednesdays to answering the branch phones.\nCommunity newsUpdates on local projects\, including the City of Eugene’s effort to document local Black history.\nIn person or onlineJoin at the Clear Lake Community Center or through the branch’s online meeting link.\n\nA Busy Month for the Eugene-Springfield Branch\nThe Eugene NAACP General Meeting November 2026 comes in the middle of a full calendar. The branch runs Open Gym every Wednesday evening\, Game Night on Friday\, November 13\, Cultural Story Time on Saturday\, November 21\, and the monthly BIPOC Community Dinner on Tuesday\, November 24 at the Lavender Network. Its BIPOC Food Pantry serves more than 80 families\, and volunteers bag food every week. Because of Veterans Day\, the food bagging for the week of November 11 moves to Thursday\, November 12. \nMembers can also help shape a city project. The City of Eugene’s Office of Equity and Community Engagement\, Planning Division and Cultural Services Division are collecting stories to expand what is known about local Black history\, with input accepted through December 15. The City of Springfield is surveying residents on a 20-year plan to make walking\, biking and rolling safer\, open through late November. \nAbout the NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch\nNAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch 1119 serves Lane County from its office at the Clear Lake Community Center\, 4646 Barger Drive. The branch works on health\, education\, economic opportunity\, voting rights and racial justice\, and it welcomes new members who want to get involved. NAACP AOWSAC shares the Eugene NAACP General Meeting November 2026 so Oregonians across the region can stay connected to branch work. Find more events across Alaska\, Oregon and Washington on the NAACP AOWSAC events calendar. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the Eugene NAACP General Meeting November 2026\n\nWhen and where is the meeting?\nWednesday\, November 18\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the NAACP office in the Clear Lake Community Center\, 4646 Barger Drive\, Eugene\, OR 97402. \n\n\nCan I join online?\nYes. The branch’s November newsletter includes a Google Meet link for members who cannot attend in person. Contact the branch if you need the link. \n\n\nWho can attend?\nGeneral meetings are for branch members. If you are not a member yet\, contact the branch at 541-484-1119 or info@naacplanecounty.org about joining. \n\n\nWhere can I find the agenda?\nThe branch sends the agenda to members the week before the meeting. \n\n\nHow can I volunteer with the branch?\nAsk at the meeting\, fill out the volunteer interest form on the branch website or call the office at 541-484-1119. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nNAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch 1119\nOregon Law Center\nNAACP National\nCity of Eugene\n\nHosted by NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch 1119\, and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/eugene-naacp-general-meeting-november-2026/
LOCATION:Clear Lake Community Center\, 4646 Barger Drive\, Eugene\, OR\, 97402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,NAACP,Race & Justice
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SUMMARY:Black and White Ball Seattle 2026\, Scholarship Fundraiser at the Royal Esquire Club
DESCRIPTION:Nov21Sat\n\nThe Royal Esquire Club Presents\nAn Evening in Black and White for the Next Generation. \n6:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Royal Esquire Club\, 5016 Rainier Avenue South in Seattle. Tickets $75. \nGet Tickets\n\n\nThe Black and White Ball Seattle 2026 is Saturday\, November 21\, from 6:00 to 11:00 PM at the Royal Esquire Club in Columbia City. Hosted by the Royal Esquire Club as its annual Black and White Ball and Scholarship Fundraiser\, this year’s evening honors the Seattle King County NAACP Branch. Guests will enjoy dinner\, live music and fellowship while raising money that helps local students go to college. \n\nDateSat\, Nov 21\, 2026Annual scholarship gala\nTime6:00 PM to 11:00 PMPacific Time\nWhereRoyal Esquire Club5016 Rainier Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\nCost$75 per personTickets online\n\nA Night That Honors the Seattle King County NAACP\nThe Seattle King County NAACP Branch is being recognized at this year’s ball for its work on civil rights\, education and community advocacy across King County. Founded in 1913\, the branch is the oldest NAACP branch west of the Mississippi River\, and it continues to push for equal justice\, stronger schools and economic opportunity for Black families in the region. \nThe program includes special remarks from former branch president Gerald Hankerson and current branch president Hayward Evans. Members\, families\, friends and community partners are all invited to fill the room\, celebrate the branch and show support for the students who will benefit from the evening. \nJoin Us on November 21 \nTickets are $75 per person. Reserve your seat\, dress in black and white\, and help send local students to college. \nBuy Tickets\nSeattle King County NAACP\nA Gathering Place With a Long History\nThe Royal Esquire Club was founded in 1947 by five young Black men and chartered by the State of Washington in 1948. For nearly 80 years it has been a home for Seattle’s Black community in the heart of Columbia City\, a place to gather\, celebrate and plan for the future. The club also runs a scholarship fund that has supported students from Garfield\, Rainier Beach\, Roosevelt\, Renton and other area high schools as they head to the colleges of their choice. \nThat history makes the Black and White Ball Seattle 2026 more than a party. Every ticket supports scholarships that ease the cost of tuition\, books and housing for young people from the community\, and every guest helps carry forward a tradition of Black institutions investing in Black students. \nWhat to Expect at the Black and White Ball Seattle 2026\n\nDinnerA sit-down meal shared with members\, families and community partners.\nLive musicMusic to dance to through the evening.\nBranch recognitionA tribute to the Seattle King County NAACP Branch and its work in King County.\nSpecial remarksWords from former branch president Gerald Hankerson and current president Hayward Evans.\nScholarship supportProceeds help local students attend the colleges of their choice.\n\nWhy Scholarships Still Matter\nCollege costs keep rising\, and for many families the gap between an acceptance letter and a first day on campus comes down to money. Local scholarships\, even modest ones\, can be the difference between enrolling and putting college off. Community-funded awards also tell students that the people around them believe in their future. \nBy attending the Black and White Ball Seattle 2026\, guests join a long line of Seattle families\, clubs and churches who have pooled their resources to open doors for the next generation. It is a chance to honor the NAACP’s century of advocacy in King County and to invest in the leaders who will carry that work forward. \nDress code and tickets \nThe theme is black and white formal attire. Buy tickets in advance online; the hosts encourage members to share the invitation with friends and family. \n\nAbout the Hosts\nThe ball is hosted by the Royal Esquire Club at its clubhouse on Rainier Avenue South. The Seattle King County NAACP Branch 1136 is this year’s honoree. NAACP AOWSAC shares this event so members and supporters across Washington\, Oregon and Alaska can take part. Find more events on the NAACP AOWSAC events calendar. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the Black and White Ball Seattle 2026\n\nWhen and where is the ball?\nSaturday\, November 21\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 11:00 PM at the Royal Esquire Club\, 5016 Rainier Avenue South\, Seattle\, WA 98118. \n\n\nHow much are tickets?\nTickets are $75 per person and are sold online through TicketLeap. \n\n\nWhat should I wear?\nFormal attire in black and white\, in keeping with the theme of the evening. \n\n\nWho is being honored?\nThe Seattle King County NAACP Branch\, with remarks from former president Gerald Hankerson and current president Hayward Evans. \n\n\nWhere does the money go?\nThe ball is a scholarship fundraiser. Proceeds support educational opportunities for local students. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nBlack and White Ball Tickets\nThe Royal Esquire Club\nSeattle King County NAACP\nThe Seattle Medium on the Royal Esquire Club\n\nHosted by the Royal Esquire Club in honor of the Seattle King County NAACP Branch\, and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/black-and-white-ball-seattle-2026/
LOCATION:Royal Esquire Club\, 5016 Rainier Avenue S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,NAACP
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Nov24Tue\n\nNAACP Eugene-Springfield BIPOC Community Health Workers Program Presents\nA Thanksgiving Week Table for Our Community. \n5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Lavender Network\, 1590 Willamette Street in Eugene. Free to attend. \nEvent Details\n\n\nThe BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene November 2026 is Tuesday\, November 24\, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the Lavender Network\, 1590 Willamette Street in Eugene. Two days before Thanksgiving\, the NAACP Eugene-Springfield BIPOC Community Health Workers Program and HIV Alliance invite Black\, Indigenous\, Latinx and other community members of color to sit down together for a free meal. Come hungry\, bring a friend and meet the neighbors and health workers who make this monthly gathering feel like home. \n\nDateTue\, Nov 24\, 2026Thanksgiving week\nTime5:00 PM to 6:00 PMPacific Time\nWhereLavender Network1590 Willamette St\, Eugene\, OR\nCostFreeFree to attend\n\nA Season of Gratitude\, Shared Over a Meal\nNovember is a month for giving thanks\, and few things say it better than a shared table. The monthly BIPOC Community Dinner gives people of color in Eugene and Springfield a steady\, welcoming place to gather\, catch up and build the relationships that make it easier to ask for help when life gets hard. Holding the November dinner during Thanksgiving week makes it a natural moment to slow down\, reconnect and celebrate the many food traditions that families across Lane County bring to the table. \nThe dinner is part of the BIPOC Community Health Worker Program\, a partnership between the NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch and HIV Alliance. The program began by helping community members get medical care during the COVID shutdown\, and it still works every day on the barriers and social conditions that shape health. Community health workers with lived experience and cultural knowledge will be at the dinner to visit with guests\, answer questions and point people toward help. \nJoin Us on November 24 \nFree and open to the community. Share a meal with neighbors at the Lavender Network before the holiday. \nBranch Event Page\nBIPOC Health Worker Program\nHelp With Health Coverage and Care\nSigning up for the Oregon Health Plan\, finding a doctor or getting a ride to an appointment can take more time and paperwork than most families have to spare\, especially around the holidays. The branch’s community health workers help with exactly those steps. At the BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene November 2026\, guests can ask about enrollment in OHP\, OHP Bridge and marketplace coverage\, transportation to medical visits\, coordination with social services and referrals for behavioral health and substance use treatment. \nThe program serves adults 18 and older who identify as Black\, Indigenous or a person of color and live in Lane County. Anyone interested can talk with a health worker at the dinner or fill out the interest form on the branch website. \nWhat to Expect at the BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene November 2026\n\nA free community mealDinner shared with neighbors at no cost to guests.\nHoliday week connectionTime to meet other BIPOC community members from Eugene\, Springfield and across Lane County before Thanksgiving.\nCommunity health workersHealth workers from the NAACP and HIV Alliance partnership on hand to answer questions.\nResource connectionsInformation on health coverage\, rides to care\, behavioral health and other local services.\nYour ideas for next timeA chance to share feedback that shapes future menus and gatherings.\n\nMore Ways to Connect With the Branch This Month\nThe dinner is one of several November gatherings run by the NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch. The branch holds its monthly General Meeting on Wednesday\, November 18\, hosts Cultural Story Time for families on Saturday\, November 21\, and keeps its weekly BIPOC Food Pantry running for more than 80 families. Volunteers are always welcome to help bag food or answer phones at the branch office in the Clear Lake Community Center. \nHealth is shaped by far more than what happens in a clinic. Trusted relationships\, social connection and knowing where to turn all affect whether people get the care they need. For BIPOC residents in a region where communities of color are often small and spread out\, a reliable monthly dinner reduces isolation and builds trust between neighbors and the health workers who serve them. The BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene November 2026 puts that idea into practice one plate at a time. \nAbout the NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch\nNAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch 1119 serves Lane County from its office at the Clear Lake Community Center\, 4646 Barger Drive. The dinner is presented by the branch’s BIPOC Community Health Workers Program in partnership with HIV Alliance and hosted at the Lavender Network. NAACP AOWSAC shares this event so Oregonians across the region can take part. Find more events across Alaska\, Oregon and Washington on the NAACP AOWSAC events calendar. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the BIPOC Community Dinner Eugene November 2026\n\nWhen and where is the dinner?\nTuesday\, November 24\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the Lavender Network\, 1590 Willamette Street\, Eugene\, OR 97401. \n\n\nDoes it cost anything to attend?\nNo. The dinner is free to attend. \n\n\nWho is the dinner for?\nBlack\, Indigenous\, Latinx and other community members of color in Lane County\, presented by the NAACP Eugene-Springfield BIPOC Community Health Workers Program with HIV Alliance. \n\n\nHow often is the BIPOC Community Dinner held?\nEvery month. Check the branch calendar for each month’s date and details. \n\n\nHow can I get help from a community health worker?\nTalk with a health worker at the dinner\, fill out the interest form on the branch’s BIPOC Community Health Worker Program page\, or call the branch office at 541-484-1119. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nNAACP Eugene-Springfield BIPOC Community Health Worker Program\nHIV Alliance\nLavender Network\nOregon Health Authority Equity and Inclusion Division\n\nHosted by NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch 1119 and HIV Alliance\, and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/bipoc-community-dinner-eugene-november-2026/
LOCATION:Lavender Network\, 1590 Willamette Street\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,NAACP
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SUMMARY:Carrying the Legacy\, A Tribute to Dorothy and Lacy Steele
DESCRIPTION:Dec3Thu\n\nSeattle King County NAACP Presents\nCarrying the Legacy. \nA free evening of remembrance and celebration honoring Dorothy and Lacy Steele\, with a community dinner at First AME Church in Seattle. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Registration is required. \nRegister to Attend\n\n\nThe Tribute to Dorothy and Lacy Steele\, titled Carrying the Legacy\, takes place Thursday\, December 3\, 2026\, at First AME Church\, 1522 14th Avenue in Seattle. Presented by the Seattle King County NAACP\, the evening honors a couple whose 72-year partnership shaped civil rights in Seattle and King County. December 3 would have been Lacy Steele’s 95th birthday. Admission and dinner are free\, but advance registration is required. \n\nDateThu\, Dec 3\, 2026Lacy Steele’s 95th birthday\nTimeDoors 5:00 PMProgram at 6:45 PM\nWhereFirst AME Church1522 14th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\nCostFreeDinner included\, registration required\n\nHonoring Two Lives Built Around One Mission\nDorothy and Lacy Steele married on June 22\, 1952\, and came to Seattle in 1959\, when Boeing recruited Lacy. That same year they joined First AME Church\, and for the next six decades they built church\, community and the NAACP side by side. Lacy Steele passed away on May 20\, 2025\, and Dorothy Steele on July 24\, 2025. The Tribute to Dorothy and Lacy Steele gathers the community they served to remember them and to recommit to the work they started. \nLacy Steele led the Seattle NAACP Branch for 26 years\, from 1972 to 1998\, and served on the NAACP National Board for more than 18 years. He led the desegregation of Seattle Public Schools without a court battle\, was instrumental in naming Martin Luther King Jr. Way\, and helped rename King County for Dr. King. A Korean War Army sergeant\, he became the first African American manager of Boeing’s Defense and Space Group Quality Organization. Dorothy Steele\, an NAACP Golden Heritage Life Member\, gave 35 years to Boeing\, served her church for decades\, helped found The Benefit Guild\, and spent 26 years as Lacy’s unofficial NAACP secretary. \nFree Admission. Free Dinner. Registration Required. \nRegister early for the Tribute to Dorothy and Lacy Steele so the planning committee can prepare for every guest at dinner. \nRegister Now\nSeattle King County NAACP\nWhat to Expect at the Tribute to Dorothy and Lacy Steele\n\nHistorical display and networkingDoors open at 5:00 PM with a historical display on the Steeles’ life and work\, plus time to connect with neighbors and NAACP members.\nComplimentary community dinnerA free dinner from 5:20 to 6:30 PM\, shared with families\, faith leaders and longtime friends of the Steeles.\nTribute and recognition programThe main program begins at 6:45 PM\, honoring Dorothy and Lacy Steele and the legacy they leave in Seattle.\nRecognition of Carolyn Riley-PayneA salute to more than 40 years leading NAACP ACT-SO in Seattle.\nA new ACT-SO awardThe introduction of the Carolyn Riley Payne ACT-SO Legacy Award for youth development and educational opportunity.\n\nOfficial flyer from the Seattle King County NAACP.\nA Legacy Continued Through ACT-SO\nFor more than 40 years\, Carolyn Riley-Payne has led the NAACP’s Afro-Academic\, Cultural\, Technological and Scientific Olympics\, known as ACT-SO\, in Seattle. That work grew from her partnership with Lacy Steele\, who championed ACT-SO locally and nationally. The evening recognizes the generations of young scholars and leaders that partnership produced\, and it introduces the Carolyn Riley Payne ACT-SO Legacy Award so the work continues with the next generation of students. \nRegistration is required \nAdmission and dinner at the Tribute to Dorothy and Lacy Steele are free\, but every guest needs to register in advance at carryingthelegacy.pplx.app so the committee can plan seating and meals. \n\nThe program is presented by the Seattle King County NAACP Religious Affairs Committee\, with Rev. Dr. Linda Smith serving as program coordinator. Families are encouraged to bring young people\, so the next generation can learn the civil rights history of their own city from the people who lived it. Dorothy and Lacy Steele are survived by their daughter\, Marche Deon Steele Heath\, and by a community that carries their work forward. \nWhy the Tribute to Dorothy and Lacy Steele Matters to NAACP AOWSAC\nThe NAACP Alaska Oregon Washington State Area Conference shares this event because the Steeles’ work is the foundation the region still stands on. School desegregation\, voter registration\, and a county named for Dr. King did not happen by accident. They happened because people like Dorothy and Lacy Steele showed up for decades. The Tribute to Dorothy and Lacy Steele is a chance to honor that history and to ask what each of us will carry forward. Find more gatherings across the three states on the NAACP AOWSAC events calendar. \n\nAlso for families: Youth and Law Forum 2026November 14 in Tukwila\, free for middle and high school students and their parents.\nSee the Forum\n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the Tribute to Dorothy and Lacy Steele\n\nWhen and where is the tribute?\nThursday\, December 3\, 2026\, at First AME Church\, 1522 14th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA. Doors open at 5:00 PM\, dinner runs 5:20 to 6:30 PM\, and the program begins at 6:45 PM. \n\n\nDoes it cost anything to attend?\nNo. Admission and the community dinner at the Tribute to Dorothy and Lacy Steele are free\, but advance registration is required. \n\n\nHow do I register?\nRegister online at carryingthelegacy.pplx.app. Registering early helps the committee plan dinner for every guest. \n\n\nWho else is being honored?\nCarolyn Riley-Payne is being recognized for more than 40 years leading NAACP ACT-SO in Seattle\, and the Carolyn Riley Payne ACT-SO Legacy Award will be introduced. \n\n\nWho is hosting the event?\nThe Seattle King County NAACP\, Branch 1136\, through its Religious Affairs Committee\, with Rev. Dr. Linda Smith as program coordinator. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nCarrying the Legacy Registration and Honoree Biographies\nSeattle King County NAACP\nNAACP ACT-SO Achievement Program\nFirst AME Church Seattle\n\nThe Tribute to Dorothy and Lacy Steele is hosted by the Seattle King County NAACP and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/tribute-to-dorothy-and-lacy-steele/
LOCATION:First AME Church\, 1522 14th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,NAACP,Race & Justice
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SUMMARY:Albany Holiday Parade 2026\, March With the Linn Benton NAACP
DESCRIPTION:Dec5Sat\n\nLinn Benton NAACP Branch 1118 Presents\nWalk With the Branch in the Downtown Twice Around Parade. \nMeet at 4:00 PM at Carpet One\, 416 Pacific Blvd SW in Albany. Parade starts at 5:00 PM sharp\, rain or shine. Free. \nSign Up to March\n\n\nThe Albany Holiday Parade 2026 is Saturday\, December 5\, and the Linn Benton NAACP Branch 1118 has been invited to march in the Downtown Twice Around Holiday Parade. Members\, families and friends will meet at 4:00 PM\, ride a free trolley to the staging area and walk behind the branch banner through Historic Downtown Albany when the parade starts at 5:00 PM. The goal is 25 marchers\, and walkers and strollers are welcome. \n\nDateSat\, Dec 5\, 2026Rain or shine\nTime4:00 PM meetupParade 5:00 to 7:00 PM\nWhereCarpet One parking416 Pacific Blvd SW\, Albany\, OR\nCostFreeSign up by Dec 1\n\nThe Branch Takes Its Place in an Albany Tradition\nThe Downtown Twice Around Parade is one of Albany’s favorite holiday traditions. Produced by the Albany Downtown Association\, it loops through the historic district twice\, with community groups\, schools\, businesses\, the Albany Trolley and Santa riding on the city’s antique fire truck. This year the Linn Benton NAACP was invited to join\, and branch president John Phillips IV has asked members to bundle up and walk together. \nMarching as a branch is a simple\, joyful way to show up in the community. Families along the route will see the NAACP banner\, children will get stickers and candy handed out by the marchers\, and neighbors who have never met the branch will get a first look at the people behind its work. \nSign Up by December 1 \nEmail Sherrie Day to join the branch in the Albany Holiday Parade 2026. On parade day\, text 541-286-1181 for the exact meetup spot. \nEmail Sherrie Day\nParade Details\nParade Day Plan\nMarchers meet at 4:00 PM in the Carpet One parking lot at 416 Pacific Boulevard SW and take a free trolley to the staging area. The parade begins at 5:00 PM sharp. The traditional route starts near Broadalbin Street and 1st Avenue\, heads west on 1st past the Albany Carousel\, turns onto Calapooia to 2nd Avenue\, runs east on 2nd back to Broadalbin and north to 1st Avenue to go around a second time. Organizers note the route may shift slightly. \nWhat to Expect at the Albany Holiday Parade 2026\n\nMarch behind the bannerWalk together as the Linn Benton NAACP through Historic Downtown Albany.\nStickers and candyThe branch provides treats to hand out. Items may not be thrown.\nAll ages welcomeWalkers and strollers are welcome. Wear branch or holiday-themed clothing.\nTwice around downtownHoliday lights\, music and crowds on both loops of the route.\nAfter partyHot cider and treats for marchers back at The Hub\, the branch office.\n\nDress for the weather \nThe parade runs rain or shine. Wear warm layers\, rain gear and comfortable shoes\, and add lights or reflective items if you have them. \n\nWhy Showing Up Matters\nBeing visible in community traditions is part of how a branch grows. A parade puts the NAACP in front of crowds of neighbors in a setting that is warm and welcoming\, and it reminds young people that civil rights work includes celebration\, not just protest and policy. The Albany Holiday Parade 2026 is also a chance for members who rarely make it to meetings to spend an evening with the branch. \nAfter the parade\, everyone who walks is invited back to The Hub\, 3111 Santiam Highway SE\, Suite H\, for hot cider and treats. It is a good place to meet the branch’s new officers\, who will be elected in November\, and to hear about plans for the new year. \nAbout the Linn Benton NAACP\nThe Linn Benton NAACP Branch 1118 serves Linn and Benton counties and works on housing\, health\, voting and youth programs. NAACP AOWSAC shares this event so Oregonians across the region can take part. Find more events across Alaska\, Oregon and Washington on the NAACP AOWSAC events calendar. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the Albany Holiday Parade 2026\n\nWhen and where do marchers meet?\nSaturday\, December 5\, 2026\, at 4:00 PM in the Carpet One parking lot\, 416 Pacific Blvd SW\, Albany. A free trolley takes marchers to the staging area. The parade starts at 5:00 PM sharp. \n\n\nHow do I sign up to march with the branch?\nEmail Sherrie Day at naacpvolunteer@gmail.com by December 1. On parade day you can text her at 541-286-1181 for the exact location. \n\n\nCan children and strollers come?\nYes. Walkers and strollers are welcome. Suggested attire is branch or holiday themed. \n\n\nWhat if it rains?\nThe parade runs rain or shine\, so dress for Oregon weather. \n\n\nIs there anything after the parade?\nYes. Marchers are invited to The Hub\, 3111 Santiam Hwy SE\, Suite H\, for hot cider and treats. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nDowntown Twice Around Parade\, Visit Albany\nAlbany Downtown Association\nLinn Benton NAACP Branch 1118\nNAACP National\n\nPresented by the Linn Benton NAACP Branch 1118 and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/albany-holiday-parade-2026/
LOCATION:Carpet One Albany (Parade Meetup)\, 416 Pacific Blvd SW\, Albany\, OR\, 97321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,NAACP
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