SUMMER READING KICK-OFF CELEBRATION: Rhythms of Tahiti: An 'Ori Tahiti Cultural Presentation

SUMMER READING KICK-OFF CELEBRATION! Wednesday, June 17, 10:30 a.m. Fountain Plaza Sponsored by Springfield Utility Board (SUB) In partnership with H.O.N.E.Y., Asian American Foundation of Oregon, Oregon Multigenerational Community Center and Eugene-Springfield NAACP with promotional support from Dayinthelife Entertainment LLC Rhythms of Tahiti: An ‘Ori Tahiti Cultural Presentation Anavai O Te Ora presents a cultural exploration of ‘ori tahiti, the traditional dance of Tahiti. This program highlights the historical and cultural significance of movement, music, and storytelling within Polynesian communities, while offering participants the opportunity to engage with the art form firsthand. Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read Every Wednesday June 17 – August 12 Outdoors on Fountain Plaza Free Fun for All Ages All are welcome for our annual outdoor multicultural Summer Reading Celebration series on Fountain Plaza at the Springfield Public Library. Enjoy world-class artists and culture keepers every week starting June 17th! In partnership with Springfield Public Schools, H.O.N.E.Y., Native Youth Wellness, Chifin Native Youth Center, UO Home Flight Scholars Program, Many Nations Longhouse, UO Sapsik’?alá Teacher Education Program, 4J NATIVES, Bethel Native Youth Empowerment, LCC Longhouse & NASA, NAACP, Black Cultural Initiative, Lane County Government, Comunidad y Herencia Cultural, Eugene Arte Latino, Asian Foundation of Oregon, Oregon Multigenerational Community Center, The Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Parish of Springfield. ¡Evento inaugural de la lectura de verano! miércoles, 17 de junio, 10:30 a.m. la Plaza de la Fuente Patrocinado por Springfield Utilty Board (SUB) en colaboración con H.O.N.E.Y., La fundación Asian Foundation of Oregon, Oregon Multigenerational Community Center y el NACCP de Eugene-Springfield Los ritmos de Tahití: una presentación cultural de ‘Ori Tahití Anavai O Te Ora presenta una exploración de «’Ori Tahiti»,‘Ori Tahití, la danza tradicional de Tahití. Este programa ofrece a los participantes la oportunidad de adentrarse en el arte del «’Ori Tahiti», al tiempo que destaca la importancia histórica y cultural de la danza, la música y la narración de historias para las comunidades polinesias. Lectura de verano 2026: Planta una semilla, lee Cada miércoles 17 junio a 12 Agosto Al aire libre en la Plaza de la Fuente Actividades gratuitas para todas las edades Todos están invitados a nuestra serie multicultural anual de Celebraciones de Lectura de Verano al aire libre en la Plaza de la Fuente, frente a la Biblioteca Pública de Springfield. Cada semana a partir del 17 de junio, disfrute de artistas de talla mundial y guardianes culturales. En colaboración con Springfield Public Schools, H.O.N.E.Y., Native Youth Wellness, Chifin Native Youth Center, UO Home Flight Scholars Program, Many Nations Longhouse, UO Sapsik’?alá Teacher Education Program, 4J NATIVES, Bethel Native Youth Empowerment, LCC Longhouse & NASA, NAACP, Black Cultural Initiative, Lane County Government, Comunidad y Herencia Cultural, Eugene Arte Latino, Asian Foundation of Oregon, Oregon Multigenerational Community Center, The Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Parish of Springfield.