2005
Annual Fundraiser – Performance by Velma Maia Thomas, award winning author (No Man Can Hinder Me) and singer at the Historic Elsinore Theater
Presentation of 2005 Scholarship Recipients
Presentations on Oregon Black History
American History class at Linfield College, Portland Campus
Rotary Club of Oregon City
2006
Educational Booth at the Salem World Beat Festival
A staged performance of “Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats – Annual Fundraiser at the Historic Elsinore Theater
Announcements of 2006 Scholarship Recipients
2007
Dedication of Marker and reception honoring 43 Black Pioneers in the Salem Pioneer Cemetery
Community Service Project: Ongoing volunteers for Salem Pioneer Cemetery Maintenance and Cleanup
“Black Voices from Salem’s Past” Exhibit at the World Beat Gallery at the Reed Opera House
Presentation on Oregon Black History for 5th Grade class at Hammond Elementary School
Educational Booth the Salem World Beat Festival
A staged performance of “Crowns II: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats – Annual Fundraiser at the Historic Elsinore Theater
Selection of 2007 Scholarship Recipients

2008
February
Community Service Project: Ongoing volunteers for Salem Pioneer Cemetery Maintenance and Cleanup
Dr. Darrell Millner lecture “Living in a Peculiar Paradise” with presentation of Pillars of Leadership Awards and reception honoring Oregon’s three African American Legislators: Sens. Margaret Carter, Avel Gordly and Jackie Winters and Oregon Northwest Black Pioneer Chairperson, Willie Richardson . Part of Lecture Series with Salem Multicultural Institute
“Black Women Achievements Against the Odds” Exhibit at the World Beat Gallery at the Reed Opera House
March
Presentations on Oregon Black History
Scio Historical Society
Daughters of the American Revolution , Keizer Chapter
April-June
Exhibit at the Heritage Museum in Independence
Presentation of 2008 Scholarship Recipients
Educational Booth at the Salem World Beat Festival
Black History Booth at Sheep to Shawl Event at Mission Mill Museum
September
Hops and Heritage Festival at Heritage Museum in Independence
“Black Voices from Salem’s Past” Exhibit
October
Salem Public Library Exhibit
“Black Voices from Salem’s Past” Exhibit
Annual Fundraiser – “Gospel Extravaganza” at Smith Auditorium of Willamette University
Chemeketa Community College – Presentation to Multicultural Class
November
Yamhill Historical Society presentation
2009
January
Community Service Project: Ongoing volunteers for Salem Pioneer Cemetery Maintenance and Cleanup
“The Loggers Daughter” OPB Screening in partnership with community organizations held at Loukes Auditorium of the Salem Public Library
February
“Stories from the Peculiar Paradise ” Exhibit in the World Beat Gallery at the Reed Opera House
Pillar Of Leadership Awards Lecture and program :Part of Lecture/Presentation Series with Salem Multicultural Institute
Rotary (Sunrise)- Feb. 11
March, 2009
Rotary (West Salem) – March 2
April, 2009
West Salem High School Library Display on Oregon black history
Abiqua School (Grades 3 &4) Oregon Black History presentation
May, 2009
City of Salem, Community Development Section – Oregon Black History presentation
Kick off for Oregon African American Museum at Mahonia Hall - Presentation
June 2009
Educational Booth at the Salem World Beat Festival
July- August 2009
Joint Program and Service Project with Boys and Girls Club – Black History at Salem Pioneer Cemetery
October 2009
Annual Fundraiser at Grand Ballroom – I Dream a World
January 2010
Community Service Project: Ongoing volunteers for Salem Pioneer Cemetery Maintenance and Cleanup
February 2010
Black History Month Exhibit at the Salem Public Library
Scholarship Fundraiser, Introduction of Scholarship Recipients, ONWBP Awards - Formal Dinner- Program – Location pending
October 2010
Annual Fundraiser – location, program pending
February 2011
Black Americana Exhibit at the World Beat Gallery of the Reed Opera House
Scholarship Fundraiser – location, program pending
PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT
Book on Marion and Polk County Black History - Late 2009- Early 2010
Youth Development Program (tutoring, mentoring) – Begins in 2009
Oregon African American Museum (Steering Committee formed, bylaws, mission and vision statements completed)
PENDING
Abiqua School – 5th grade presentation (2010)
Black Americana Exhibit at World Beat Galley of Reed Opera House (2011)

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