BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T130000 DTSTAMP:20260826T232204Z CREATED:20260826T232204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T232204Z UID:10003225-1788264000-1788267600@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:CORAL Chats: Community Organization Roundtable – Ask A Lawyer DESCRIPTION:A free monthly space to ask questions\, learn together\, and strengthen your work \n\n\n\n\nRunning a nonprofit\, mutual aid group\, small business\, or community-focused organization often comes with more questions than answers. \nCORAL Chats is a space for leaders\, founders\, volunteers\, and community builders to gather\, ask practical legal questions\, and learn from one another. Each session blends an informal roundtable conversation with guidance on governance\, compliance\, liability\, contracts\, partnerships\, and more. \nGrounded in a community business law approach\, this space is designed for people doing meaningful work across sectors. Whether you are building a nonprofit\, running a small business\, or organizing in your community\, you will find relevant insights and shared learning. \nCome with your questions\, leave with clarity and connections. Whether you are just getting started or have been leading for years\, this space is designed to help you keep your work strong\, safe\, and sustainable. Resource sharing is encouraged\, so if someone mentions a need or opportunity during the session\, feel free to offer support\, connections\, or tools that may help. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nOpen Q&A with a nonprofit and business attorney\nPractical\, plain-language answers\nPeer learning and connection across organizations and businesses\nOpportunities to share resources\, connections\, and support with one another\n\nPlease Note:This is a shared group setting. These sessions provide general education and do not create an attorney-client relationship. Confidentiality cannot be guaranteed\, so please avoid sharing sensitive information. For individualized legal advice\, please schedule a private consultation. \nHosted by: Narwhal Law & Business Strategy & MESO \nPresenter: Michael Jonas\, JD\, MBA \nPresenter Bio: Michael Jonas\, JD\, MBA\, is a business and nonprofit attorney with nearly a decade of experience supporting startups\, social enterprises\, and community organizations. During the height of the pandemic\, he worked tirelessly\, often 60 to 70 hours a week\, helping clients navigate legal and operational challenges with clarity and care. As the Owner and Attorney of Narwhal Law and Business Strategy\, Michael focuses on helping mission-driven businesses and nonprofits build strong\, sustainable foundations. Through Narwhal\, he is known for “Guiding Community Through the Current\,” making complex issues approachable\, and helping organizations thrive through change. \nLength: 1 Hour \nRegistration: Via Eventbrite\, https://www.eventbrite.com/o/narwhal-law-and-business-strategy-86998676433 URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/coral-chats-community-organization-roundtable-ask-a-lawyer-5/2026-09-01/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CORAL-Chats-Graphics-Insta-Instagram-Post-45-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="Narwhal Law &%3B Business Strategy":MAILTO:info@narwhalstrategy.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260907T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T175747Z CREATED:20260421T175747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T175747Z UID:10003046-1788775200-1788789600@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:Community Harvest Mondays DESCRIPTION:Community Harvest Mondays is a weekly volunteer gathering rooted in stewardship\, shared labor\, and food access. Each Monday\, community members join us in the field to support seasonal maintenance and harvest fresh produce for local food distribution. \nVolunteers participate in hands-on agricultural work\, planting\, weeding\, harvesting\, washing\, and packing\, while learning how food moves from soil to community. A portion of each harvest supports local food access efforts\, helping ensure fresh\, culturally relevant produce reaches families in our area. Volunteers are also invited to take home a share of the harvest as appreciation for their time and contribution. \nThis is an opportunity to build practical skills\, connect with the land\, and take part in a consistent\, meaningful effort to grow and share food with dignity and care. \nNo prior experience is necessary. All are welcome. URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/community-harvest-mondays/2026-09-07/ LOCATION:WSU Heritage Farm\, 1919 NE 78th St\, VANCOUVER\, WA\, 98665\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-Volunteers.png ORGANIZER;CN="Latinos Unidos y Floreciendo (LUYF)":MAILTO:Rachel@unidoswa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T175747Z CREATED:20260421T175747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T175747Z UID:10003047-1789380000-1789394400@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:Community Harvest Mondays DESCRIPTION:Community Harvest Mondays is a weekly volunteer gathering rooted in stewardship\, shared labor\, and food access. Each Monday\, community members join us in the field to support seasonal maintenance and harvest fresh produce for local food distribution. \nVolunteers participate in hands-on agricultural work\, planting\, weeding\, harvesting\, washing\, and packing\, while learning how food moves from soil to community. A portion of each harvest supports local food access efforts\, helping ensure fresh\, culturally relevant produce reaches families in our area. Volunteers are also invited to take home a share of the harvest as appreciation for their time and contribution. \nThis is an opportunity to build practical skills\, connect with the land\, and take part in a consistent\, meaningful effort to grow and share food with dignity and care. \nNo prior experience is necessary. All are welcome. URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/community-harvest-mondays/2026-09-14/ LOCATION:WSU Heritage Farm\, 1919 NE 78th St\, VANCOUVER\, WA\, 98665\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-Volunteers.png ORGANIZER;CN="Latinos Unidos y Floreciendo (LUYF)":MAILTO:Rachel@unidoswa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T175747Z CREATED:20260421T175747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T175747Z UID:10003048-1789984800-1789999200@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:Community Harvest Mondays DESCRIPTION:Community Harvest Mondays is a weekly volunteer gathering rooted in stewardship\, shared labor\, and food access. Each Monday\, community members join us in the field to support seasonal maintenance and harvest fresh produce for local food distribution. \nVolunteers participate in hands-on agricultural work\, planting\, weeding\, harvesting\, washing\, and packing\, while learning how food moves from soil to community. A portion of each harvest supports local food access efforts\, helping ensure fresh\, culturally relevant produce reaches families in our area. Volunteers are also invited to take home a share of the harvest as appreciation for their time and contribution. \nThis is an opportunity to build practical skills\, connect with the land\, and take part in a consistent\, meaningful effort to grow and share food with dignity and care. \nNo prior experience is necessary. All are welcome. URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/community-harvest-mondays/2026-09-21/ LOCATION:WSU Heritage Farm\, 1919 NE 78th St\, VANCOUVER\, WA\, 98665\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-Volunteers.png ORGANIZER;CN="Latinos Unidos y Floreciendo (LUYF)":MAILTO:Rachel@unidoswa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T203000 DTSTAMP:20260916T164206Z CREATED:20260916T164206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T164206Z UID:10003228-1790098200-1790109000@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:Harvest Abundance: Connect with Nonprofit Professionals DESCRIPTION:Intentional networking in areas your nonprofit needs \n\n\n\n\nHarvest Abundance is a relaxed\, autumn-themed networking event that combines intentional 15-minute conversations with experienced service professionals and casual connection through games and open networking. \nHosted by Narwhal Law and Strategy and The NarwhalPod\, this event is designed to give participants both preparation and opportunity in a way that feels approachable\, human\, and useful. \nLeadership and board members of nonprofit organizations are encouraged to attend this event to make important connections. Our hope is that you have engaging initial conversations with the service providers in areas your nonprofit needs support in\, including technology\, insurance\, legal\, bookkeeping\, marketing\, and more. \nEvent Details \nDate: Tuesday\, September 22 \nTime: 5:30 – 8:30 PM \n5:30 to 6:00 PM arrival and open networking. Use this time to sign up for 15 minute 1:1 meetings with service providers \n6:00 to 8:30 PM scheduled 15-minute meetings with breaks \n\n15 minute meetings with service professionals at no cost. All you gotta do is register\, show up & sign up on site.\nAutumn attire encouraged but not required\nSnacks and Games available throughout\nCome prepared with questions. Leave clearer and cleverer.\n\nVenue:\nPlace To B\n1661 Southeast 3rd Avenue\nPortland\, OR 97214 \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harvest-abundance-connect-with-nonprofit-professionals-tickets-1995408043172?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \nHow the Event Works \nStarting at 5:30pm\, participants sign up for 15-minute meeting slots with service providers they would like to meet. These conversations are focused\, practical\, and designed to help participants get clarity\, direction\, or next steps. \nBetween scheduled meetings\, participants are encouraged to relax\, connect\, and reset through casual games like cards\, jenga\, connect 4\, or cornhole. Games are optional and serve as a low-pressure way to meet others and reflect between conversations. \nEvent Flow\nFrom 5:30 to 6:00 PM\, participants arrive\, check in\, grab a snack\, and ease into the space with open networking and games. Sign up for some 1:1 meetings with providers you want to meet. \nFrom 6:00 to 8:30 PM\, participants move through their pre-selected 15-minute meetings while using open time between slots to network or play games. \nParticipants may choose to meet with one service provider or several\, depending on their interests and availability. \nWho You Will Meet\nAround 10 service professionals will be available\, offering expertise in areas nonprofits need. \nConfirmed Service Providers (Please check Eventbrite for the most recent changes to this list): \n\nMarina Martinez-Bateman\, Communications\, New Coyote Consulting\nElaine Navarro\, Grant Writer & Consultant\, Just Look Left Creative Grant Consulting\nRichard Seymour\, Bookkeeper\, Handsome Fluke Advising\nBeth Gibbs\, Human Resources\, Gibbs HR Consulting\nCharlie Hersman\, Break Free Technology Consulting\nNancy Davis\, Nonprofit Strategist\, Nancy Davis Consulting\nTrevor Irish\, PDX Nonprofit Consulting\nMichael Jonas\, JD\, MBA\, Lawyer\, Narwhal Law and Business Strategy\n\nWe hope that participants can choose their meeting slots intentionally by browsing this list (when updated) prior to the event. \nNotice\nBy attending the event\, you agree to be photographed\, recorded\, and/or filmed. Similarly\, by attending\, you acknowledge that these media captures may be used for marketing materials. URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/harvest-abundance-connect-with-nonprofit-professionals/ LOCATION:Place To B 1661 Southeast 3rd Avenue Portland\, OR 97214\, 1661 Southeast 3rd Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Slate-Eventbrite-images-Banner-Nov-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Narwhal Law &%3B Business Strategy":MAILTO:info@narwhalstrategy.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260921T172659Z CREATED:20260921T172659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T172659Z UID:10003224-1790272800-1790280000@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:tertulia: Discoteka Magazine Launch Party with Barrio Girlz DESCRIPTION:Join Barrio Girlz at a launch party for Discoteka Magazine\, a self-published periodical uplifting contributions of queer women of color who are creating spaces where self expression feels safe\, accessible\, and welcoming within the underground music industry. This event is a showcase for the magazine\, which will be available for purchase and viewing for the first time. Guests will mingle and connect\, dance to music played by local Latina DJs\, and enjoy a showcase of works by local Latinx photographers\, designers and creatives. \nThis event is the result of a project by the Portland-based multi-media artist\, graphic designer\, and illustrator Aline Chercover (aka Barrio Girlz)\, who received a 2026-2027 Milagro Artist Fund grant to support printing of her magazine. Chercover’s work—driven by culture and centered on identity and femininity—aims to document and uplift voices often overlooked\, while building spaces where representation feels unapologetic and real. Their practice spans illustration\, editorial design\, and self-directed publishing\, including the independently produced magazine and years of work released under their Barrio Girlz brand. \nRunning time: 3 hours\nAge recommendation: 18+ URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/tertulia-discoteka-magazine-launch-party-with-barrio-girlz/ LOCATION:El Zócalo\, 537 SE Stark Street\, Portland\, O\, 97214\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Barrio-Girlz.png ORGANIZER;CN="Milagro":MAILTO:wayne@milagro.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T180000 DTSTAMP:20260818T215235Z CREATED:20260818T215235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T215235Z UID:10003217-1790510400-1790532000@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:El Festival de Mariachi DESCRIPTION:🎉 Vive la mejor música con mariachis que resuenan contigo 🎉 \nEl Festival de Mariachi vuelve en 2026 con mucha más alegría. Vive la mejor música con los mariachis que suenan y resuenan contigo. Únete a esta celebración imperdible de la cultura hispana que te trae comida\, música\, diversión y mucho más. \nEste evento ha sido un favorito de la comunidad durante 5 años consecutivos\, ¡y promete aún más emoción para este 2026! \n🗓️ Cuándo: 27 de Septiembre\n📍 Dónde: Hops Ballpark en Hillsboro\, Oregon \nhttps://www.unitusccu.com/mariachi \n______________\n🎉 Experience the best music with mariachis that resonate with you. 🎉 \nEl Festival de Mariachi returns in 2026 with even more excitement. Experience the best music with mariachis that resonate and echo with you. Join this celebration of Hispanic culture that brings you food\, music\, fun\, and much more. \nThis event has been a community favorite for 5 consecutive years\, and it promises even more excitement for 2026! \n🗓️ When: September 27\n📍 Where: Hops Ballpark\, Hillsboro\, Oregon \nhttps://www.unitusccu.com/mariachi URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/el-festival-de-mariachi/ LOCATION:Hops Ballpark\, 4450 NE Century Blvd\, Hillsboro\, OR\, 97124\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Mariachi-Festival-Spanish-2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unitus Community Credit Union":MAILTO:abojorquez@unitusccu.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T175747Z CREATED:20260421T175747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T175747Z UID:10003049-1790589600-1790604000@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:Community Harvest Mondays DESCRIPTION:Community Harvest Mondays is a weekly volunteer gathering rooted in stewardship\, shared labor\, and food access. Each Monday\, community members join us in the field to support seasonal maintenance and harvest fresh produce for local food distribution. \nVolunteers participate in hands-on agricultural work\, planting\, weeding\, harvesting\, washing\, and packing\, while learning how food moves from soil to community. A portion of each harvest supports local food access efforts\, helping ensure fresh\, culturally relevant produce reaches families in our area. Volunteers are also invited to take home a share of the harvest as appreciation for their time and contribution. \nThis is an opportunity to build practical skills\, connect with the land\, and take part in a consistent\, meaningful effort to grow and share food with dignity and care. \nNo prior experience is necessary. All are welcome. URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/community-harvest-mondays/2026-09-28/ LOCATION:WSU Heritage Farm\, 1919 NE 78th St\, VANCOUVER\, WA\, 98665\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-Volunteers.png ORGANIZER;CN="Latinos Unidos y Floreciendo (LUYF)":MAILTO:Rachel@unidoswa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T133000 DTSTAMP:20260916T164833Z CREATED:20260916T164833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T164833Z UID:10003239-1790769600-1790775000@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:Learning With a Porpoise: The Legal Side of the AI Boom DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore the evolving legal landscape around artificial intelligence for businesses and nonprofits. \n\n\n\n\nAI is moving fast\, and the law is trying to keep up. We’ll explore the evolving legal landscape around artificial intelligence\, including new federal and state laws\, agency regulation and enforcement\, current court cases\, copyright and intellectual property\, deepfakes\, privacy\, liability\, and what businesses\, nonprofits\, and creatives should be watching next. \nPLEASE NOTE This is an in-person event with an option to attend virtually. If you choose to attend virtually\, we will send you the Zoom link one hour prior to the event. \nLocation: Online via Zoom\, or attend in our office: Narwhal Law and Business Strategy\, 5338 Southeast Foster Road\, Portland\, OR 97206 \nHosts: Narwhal Law & Business Strategy \nPresenter: Tarn Faith\, Law Clerk at Narwhal Law & Business Strategy \nSee all upcoming events from Narwhal: https://www.narwhallawandbusinessstrategy.com/events URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/learning-with-a-porpoise-the-legal-side-of-the-ai-boom/ LOCATION:Narwhal Law and Business Strategy\, 5338 Southeast Foster Road\, Portland\, OR\, 97206\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Slate-Eventbrite-images-Banner-Nov-6.png ORGANIZER;CN="Narwhal Law &%3B Business Strategy":MAILTO:info@narwhalstrategy.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR