Polk County, Oregon — on The Kitchen Porch at the Homestead at Ash Creek
Thanks to the Monmouth Independence Chamber of Commerce for “putting Polk County on the map” for the global Make Music Day event — always on the first day of summer!
It was the second event we’ve held this spring on our unfinished Kitchen Porch…and the second time we’ve heard the comment, “You guys need a bigger porch!”
We called ourselves “Old People Singing Old Songs” — hymns from the past & country gospel.
Our two “sister communities” of Monmouth & Independence, Oregon have joined together with a new committee —
Monmouth/Independence Black History Month Planning Committee
Some upcoming fun & local activities in the month of February —
+ Student art displays in local businesses
+ Western Oregon University events
As we update this post, if you are interested in helping out with the Monmouth Independence Black History Month Planning Committee, contact Monmouth City Councilor Carol McKiel.
Carol’s phone: 547-520-9245
Thanks to all our local teachers for all you do!
From the Mayor’s Community Newsletter – Utility Bill insert
A major focus of the Monmouth Independence Black History Committee is ensuring that everyone feels welcome, safe and valued in our community according to Carol. Plans for next year 2023 include re-using the 34 Black History Month street lamp banners & the 17 Hispanic Heritage Month street lamp banners which are interspersed with WOU banners during the month of September.
The Monmouth Elementary School Diversity & Equity Team is looking forward to participating again next year.
