PORT ANGELES — An international potluck social sponsored by the Community Multi-Cultural Alliance will be held at the House of Learning Longhouse at Peninsula College, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
The event will run from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The potluck, free and open to individuals, families and children, will celebrate the foods and cultural contributions of all Native American and Black cultures.
Those attending are asked to bring a favorite food or snack.
Musical performances and displays of arts and cultural items are welcome.
Bring potluck items directly to the Longhouse on Wednesday.
Anyone with questions, or who wants to contribute food, other items or talents, can phone Diana Somerville at 360-452-1212.
“While we celebrate friends and neighbors with Native American and Black cultural heritages, all are welcome and encouraged to attend — Asian and Pacific Islanders, Hispanic, European, LGBT and ‘none of the above,'” says Somerville, vice president of the Multi-Cultural Alliance.
The Alliance’s previous potlucks recognized Asian and Pacific Islands cultures and foods Feb. 29 and the foods and cultures of Mexico, Central America and South America on May 30.
The Alliance is a countywide nonprofit group focused on how to improve diversity, equality and cultural awareness.
Its board members include community, religious, educational governmental and business leaders and representatives from the Coast Guard and Lower Elwha Klallam tribe.
Interested community members are welcome to participate in the Alliance’s activities. Its quarterly board meetings are open to the public.
Opened in October 2007, the Longhouse on the Peninsula College campus was constructed and dedicated according to the traditions of local area tribes.
It is a learning center both for Native American students and others interested in Native cultures.
The Longhouse is located on the south side of the campus.
Parking is available in the campus main lot, by the soccer field, and Science and Tech building.
There are handicapped and Elders parking spots in front of the Longhouse.
