News Release from: City of Beaverton
BEAVERTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL EXTENDS APPLICATION DEADLINE, SEEKS PERFORMERS, ARTISTS AND EXHIBITORS
Posted: April 25th, 2013 12:16 PM
The city is seeking applications from performers, artists/crafters, and cultural exhibitors interested in participating in the Beaverton International Celebration. Those who participate will receive a $400 stipend. The city has extended the deadline for applicants to May 20.
Beaverton International Celebration is a feature of Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District's (THPRD) Party in the Park, which drew a crowd of more than 7,000 last year. This year's event is slated for Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There is no entry fee to participate as an artist/crafter or exhibitor.
"This event truly celebrates the diversity of our community," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "Mark your calendars for July 27 and join us for this free cultural event. It's a fun way to learn about your neighbors and get a taste for the different cultures that make Beaverton such a vibrant city."
Hosted by THPRD's Party in the Park, the Beaverton International Celebration will be held at the Howard M. Terpenning (HMT) Recreation Complex on the corner of SW 158th Avenue and SW Walker Road in Beaverton.
The event gives Beaverton's diverse populations a venue to showcase culturally-specific music, dance, arts, crafts, traditional dress, games/athletic demonstrations, and history. In addition, the event will feature activities for families and kids, displays, maps, social information and more.
Beaverton's first International Celebration in 2011 drew participation from groups and organizations representing Germany, Hawaii, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Korea, Laos, Mexico, Rwanda, Russia, Somalia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam. Participation is growing each year.
To review the International Celebration application, event brochure, photos from 2012, and to apply for this event, please visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/InternationalCelebration.
THPRD's Party in the Park is an annual festival of free fun for people of all ages. Featured activities are the Beaverton International Celebration, Family Triathlon, The Classic at T-Hills car show, and Beaverton Police K-9 Unit demonstration. Other attractions include giant inflatables, climbing walls and face painting for children as well as swimming, sports, and music for everyone. Admission to all activities is free, although there is a participant fee for the Family Triathlon and an exhibitor fee for The Classic. For more information, call THPRD at 503-645-6433 or visit www.thprd.org.
In 2013, Beaverton was again recognized as the safest city in Oregon. Since 2007, Beaverton has been named one of the safest cities in the Northwest. In 2012, the city was awarded the Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton was named one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communit
ies, the Beaverton Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. Beaverton also enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. For more information, please visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton.
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