Every year, labor organizations throughout Oregon hold Labor Day picnics. Here is the most current information on this year’s events.
ASTORIA — Cullaby Lake, in the North Shelter off U.S. Highway 101 between Astoria and Seaside. Noon to 5 p.m. Parking is $3 per vehicle. Sponsored by the Tillamook-Clatsop Community Labor Chapter. BEND — Pioneer Park, NW Wall St. Noon to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Central Oregon Central Labor Chapter, there will be music, games and fun for the whole family.
EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD — John Lively Picnic Shelters, 6100 Thurston Road in Springfield. 1 to 4 p.m. Please bring a side dish. Sponsored by the Lane County Central Labor Chapter.
MEDFORD — TouVelle State Park, 8425 Table Rock Road, Central Point. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be served. Speakers and entertainment for the whole family. There is a $5 charge for parking. Sponsored by the Southern Oregon Central Labor Chapter.
NORTH BEND/COOS BAY — Ferry Road Park in North Bend. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Music, games and fun for the whole family. Sponsored by the Southwestern Oregon Central Labor Chapter. The council is asking for a donation of non-perishable food items.
PORTLAND — The largest gathering by far takes place at Oaks Amusement Park in Southeast Portland. Sponsored by the Northwest Oregon Labor Council, the picnic attracts members from multiple unions who enjoy barbecue, music, games, carnival rides, raffle drawings, vendor booths, and time to visit with local politicians. Gov. Kate Brown will be in attendance. The picnic runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Political speeches take place at 1 p.m. Be sure to find the AFSCME area and check in with your local union. The Oregon Pacific Railroad Shuttle Train will transport people to and from Oaks Park from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $5 per person round trip for adults. Children 12 and under can ride for free. Street parking is available near the McLoughlin Overpass, McCoy Millwork, and the Portland Opera. The train boards at 4th and Caruthers.
SALEM — Waterfront Park. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food, political speakers and a raffle. Sponsored by Marion-Polk-Yamhill Central Labor Chapter. Cost: two non-perishable food items per person, or $2 per person.
(This information comes courtesy of our friends at the Northwest Labor Press)
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