Events
January 2026
Thursday, January 1st – Free Items For Students And Families
Helping Hands Resources will be offering free clothing, household items and more to any students or families in need.
DATES & TIMES: First Thursday of January, February and March (1/1/26, 2/5/26, 3/5/26)
Location: Helping Hands Resources; 1755 13th St SE; Salem, OR 97302
For details, please contact them by phone.
February 2026
Thursday, February 5th – Free Items For Students And Families
Helping Hands Resources will be offering free clothing, household items and more to any students or families in need.
DATES & TIMES: First Thursday of January, February and March (1/1/26, 2/5/26, 3/5/26)
Location: Helping Hands Resources; 1755 13th St SE; Salem, OR 97302
For details, please contact them by phone.
Tuesday, February 24th – Balancing Self-Care and Culture workshop
Join MIC in re-framing self-care as a traditional practice of collective strength.
Explore the connection between well-being and cultural values, gain practical cultural tools to reduce stress plus prevent burnout, and affirm that self-care is not selfish but a continuation of ancestral resilience.
For more information, contact Bella Borja via email.
March 2026
Thursday, March 5th – Free Items For Students And Families
Helping Hands Resources will be offering free clothing, household items and more to any students or families in need.
DATES & TIMES: First Thursday of January, February and March (1/1/26, 2/5/26, 3/5/26)
Location: Helping Hands Resources; 1755 13th St SE; Salem, OR 97302
For details, please contact them by phone.
Saturday, March 7th – Navigating Federal Changes and Resources
Learn about the latest federal changes with SNAP. See how you may be impacted by changing community resources.
Kattōk kōn oktak ko rōkeel ilo Federal ikijen SNAP. Bōreinwōt lale ñe enij jelet eok ilo an loñ oktak ilo jibañ kein.
For more information, contact Ruby Hemon via phone.
Ñan melele ko rôlap lak kūrtok: Ruby Hemon / 541.805.6338
Click here to view the flyer in Marshallese.
Saturday, March 7th – Monthly Food Pantry Shopping/OHP Assistance
Monthly food pantry shopping resumes on March 7th.
LOCATION: Chemeketa Community College; 4000 Lancaster Drive NE; Salem, OR; Building 2 in the Student Success Center
TIME: 10:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Tuesday, March 10th – Voyagers Village Housing Program (Marshallese)
Melele ko ikkijen project ko MIC ej Kōmman
Voyager’s Village Project
Boktok aolep kajitok ikkijen project in an MIC ikkijen low-income housing
Jenaj lale kilen kanne ñan project kein
Ňe kwoj konan bok melele ko im ewor am ikkijen program in an MIC joij koba tok ñan ien in
Jikin: Broadway Commons
Naat eo: Maaj 10, 2026
Address: 1300 Broadway Street NE Salem OR 97301 Keizer (205)
Awa eo: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ; Enaj bellok kojem ko ilo 5:30 PM
For further details, please contact us via email or phone.
Click here to view the flyer in English.
Thursday, March 12th – Paid Leave Oregon (Marshallese)
Melele ko ikkijen program in Paid Leave Oregon
Itok juon itok aolep ilo adwoj bok melele ko ikkijen program in Paid Leave Oregon
Ri-jerbal rein an MIC konnan kir kojwoj non ien in.
Jikin eo: Broadway Commons ilo Africa Room; Room 303
Naat: Maaj 12, 2026
Address eo: 1300 Broadway Street NE Salem OR 97301
Awa eo: 5:30 PM – 7 PM – Enaj bellok kojem ko ilo 5 PM
Jej bok wot 25 armej in Majol ilo ien in
For further details, please contact us via email or phone.
Click here to view the flyer in English.
Friday, March 13th – Family Literacy Night workshop
MIC Presents Family Literacy Night
Come read and play games as we learn to incorporate language and culture into early learning.
Fri, Mar 13, 2026
LOCATION: Broadway Commons Room: Peru 306
1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
TIME: 5:30pm-7:30pm
For further details, please contact Nemwar via email or phone.
Tuesday, March 17th – Voyagers Village Housing Program
MIC is proud to introduce the Voyagers Village Housing Program.
Join us on Tuesday, March 17th to learn more about Voyagers Village and the housing application interest processes.
For further details, please contact Kapi via email or phone.
Click here to view the flyer in Chuukese.
Click here to view the flyer in Marshallese.
April 2026
Saturday, April 4th – Monthly Food Pantry Shopping/OHP Assistance
LOCATION: Chemeketa Community College; 4000 Lancaster Drive NE; Salem, OR; Building 2 in the Student Success Center
TIME: 10:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Saturday, April 4th – Know Your Rights COFA workshop
LOCATION: 1504 N Albany St; Senior Center; La Grande, OR 97850
TIME: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Friday, April 17th – Family Literacy Night workshop
MIC Presents Family Literacy Night
Come read and play games as we learn to incorporate language and culture into early learning.
Fri, Apr 17, 2026
LOCATION: Broadway Commons Room: Peru 306
1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
TIME: 5:30pm-7:30pm
For further details, please contact Nemwar via email or phone.
Tuesday, April 21st – Voyagers Village Housing Program
MIC is proud to introduce the Voyagers Village Housing Program.
Join us on Tuesday, April 21st to learn more about Voyagers Village and the housing application interest processes.
LOCATION: 1300 Broadway St NE; Mexico Room 304; Salem, OR 97301
TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Click here to view the flyer in Chuukese.
Click here to view the flyer in Marshallese.
Wednesday, April 22nd – Ready for Kindergarten workshop
Saturday, April 25th – Health Resources Fair
• Learn more of health resources available to you
• Speak with health professionals
• Inquire about immunizations, exams, and more!
LOCATION: Chemeketa Community College, Building 2
4000 Lancaster Drive NE; Salem, OR
TIME: 9:15 AM – 1:15 PM
May 2026
Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we’re celebrating!
Micronesian Islander Community (MIC) warmly invites you to take this moment to learn about our communities, our cultures, and our stories.
Please join us at our upcoming events and gatherings. Your presence means everything! All are welcome!
Saturday, May 2nd – Monthly Food Pantry Shopping/OHP Assistance
LOCATION: Chemeketa Community College; 4000 Lancaster Drive NE; Salem, OR; Building 2 in the Student Success Center
TIME: 10:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Wednesday, May 6th – Creating Vāsā workshop
Creating Vāsā: Re-imagining the Creation of Sacred Spaces in Higher Education
LOCATION: Linfield University; 900 SE Baker St; McMinnville, OR 97128;
Nicholson Library; Austin Reading Room
TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Thursday, May 7th – Voyagers Village Presentation/WOU Survey
Voyagers Village Presentation: Learn about the Voyagers Village housing application process
Western Oregon University (WOU) Community Sense of Belonging Survey: Take a short survey assessing community belonging
Languages available: Spanish, Chuukese, Marshallese and Kapinga
LOCATION: 1300 Broadway St NE; Mongolia Room 305; Salem, OR 97301
TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (doors open 5:30 PM)
Friday, May 8th – Asian Pacific Islander Night
Please join us for a night of cultural food and performances!
Thanks to our funder, Marion Cultural Development Corporation (MCDC) and Early College High School/Roberts at Chemeketa for the opportunity to collaborate and celebrate Asian, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian Heritage Month together.
LOCATION: Early College High School; Chemeketa Community College; 4071 Winema Place NE; Buildings 50/51; Salem, OR 97305
TIME: 5:15 PM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday, May 19th – Navigating Utility Assistance workshop
LOCATION: MIC Headquarters; 2744 12th St SE; Salem, OR 97302
TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, May 20th – Ready for Kindergarten workshop
Wednesday, May 27th – Nature Walk
Join us for a family-friendly nature walk. Community members will be walking from the Crooked House to Bush Park.
Location: 890 Mission Street SE; Salem, OR 97302
Duration: 5:30PM – 6:30PM
June 2026
Saturday, June 6th – Monthly Food Pantry Shopping/OHP Assistance
LOCATION: Chemeketa Community College; 4000 Lancaster Drive NE; Salem, OR; Building 2 in the Student Success Center
TIME: 10:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Monday, June 15th – Nature Walk
**Due to excessive heat, this event has been postponed. We will announce a new date here soon!**
Join us for a family-friendly nature walk. Community members will be walking from Highland Park to our still under construction Voyagers Village apartment complex and back again.
LOCATION: Highland Park playground; 2025 Broadway St NE; Salem, OR 97301
TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday, June 16th – Screen-Free Outdoor Gathering
Join us for an hour as we take a break from our phones, TVs and computers to enjoy the outdoors and discuss alternate activities such as: playing games, reading together, cooking together, telling stories and making art.
LOCATION: Bush Park Crooked House playground; 890 Mission St SE in Salem.
TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, June 17th – Supporting Families, Building Future Workshop
This workshop is to provide families of individuals with developmental disabilities with information, support, and connections to helpful resources.
LOCATION: Broadway Commons; 1300 Broadway St NE; Room 304 in Salem.
TIME: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
July 2026
Monday, July 6th – Navigating Resources workshop: OHP
MIC presents a Navigating Resources workshop focusing on the Oregon Health Plan or OHP.
In this workshop, we will cover:
∙ What is OHP?
∙ What does OHP cover?
∙ How to use OHP?
∙ Sample scenarios / Q&A
LOCATION: MIC Headquarters; 2744 12th St SE in Salem.
TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 9th – Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) Orientation
Do you have diabetes and want to learn how to live healthier, feel better and gain confidence?
The Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) is a 6-week program, occurring every Thursday beginning July 16th through August 20th.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
• Smart meal planning and nutrition tips
• Safe and effective physical activity
• Proper use of medication and monitoring tools
• Prevent complications and staying healthy
• Coping with stress and staying motivated
BENEFITS:
✔ Better blood sugar control
✔ Increased energy and well-being
✔ Support from trained leaders and peers
✔ Tools to build lifelong health habits
LOCATION: MIC Headquarters; 2744 12th St SE in Salem.
TIME: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday, July 14th – Voyagers Village and DevNW Homebuyers workshop
MIC and DevNW present a 2-part workshop where we will be discussing Voyagers Village and home-buying tips and listings for those who are currently or will be seeking to purchase a home.
LOCATION: Broadway Commons; 1300 Broadway St NE; Room 304 (Mexico Room) in Salem.
TIME: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Thursdays, July 16th – August 20th – DSMP Workshop, Sessions 1-6
Continuation of the DSMP workshop, sessions 1-6 (July 16th, 23rd, 30th, Aug 6th, 13th, and 20th)
LOCATION: MIC Headquarters; 2744 12th St SE in Salem.
TIME: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
August 2026
Saturday, August 8th – MIC 5th Annual Back to School Resource Fair (La Grande)
Join MIC for a fun and helpful event as we give away FREE backpacks filled with school supplies for students!
LOCATION: Candy Cane Park; 1109 N 6th St in La Grande.
TIME: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (while supplies last)
Saturday, August 22nd – MIC 5th Annual Back to School Resource Fair (Salem)
Join MIC for a fun and helpful event as we give away FREE backpacks filled with school supplies for students!
LOCATION: Chemeketa Community College; 4000 Lancaster Drive NE; Building 2 (Student Success Center) in Salem.
TIME: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (while supplies last)
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