Lunch & Learn: Discover the Power of Play
2025-10-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gib Olinger Elementary School, 1011 S Mill St., Milton-Freewater, OR, 97862, United States
Join us at Gib Olinger Elementary.
Gather with fellow educators, corporate partners, and community leaders for a conversation on how play can strengthen schools and communities. Together, we’ll explore how to create safe, welcoming play spaces and discover meaningful ways to invest in the Blue Mountain Region.
See play in action.
Watch the power of play unfold on the playground, and discover how it sparks teamwork, connection, and confidence on the playground.
Experience the impact.
See how Playworks helps students thrive, promoting well-being, improved attendance, and positive behavior while addressing barriers to healthy play.
Discover strategies that strengthen communities.
Gain a valuable understanding of how play, recess, and physical activity foster healthier kids, more connected schools, and stronger communities.
Connect over lunch.
Enjoy a complimentary lunch while networking with changemakers, educators, and community advocates who share your commitment to helping kids thrive.
Email pacnwdev@playworks.org to reserve your spot.

2026 Playworks PacNW Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
2026-05-17 16:30 - 19:00 | Migration Brewing, 2828 NE Glisan St, Portland, 97232, United States
Join us on Sunday, May 17
Compete to be crowned the Rock Paper Scissors Champion of the Pacific Northwest!
Grab your friends and family and join us at Migration Brewing for an evening of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Play for the chance to qualify for a head-to-head showdown and see who will be crowned our Rock Paper Scissors Champion.
Come ready to throw down, enjoy local food and drinks, and experience how Playworks brings the power of play to youth across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
This is a family-friendly event, open to all ages, and every dollar raised goes directly to supporting Playworks’ mission: improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
Register today

Become a sponsor
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click here to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities or reach out to our team at pacnwdev@playworks.org.

2026 Playworks PacNW Corporate Kickball Tournament
2026-06-12 11:00 - 17:00 | THPRD HMT Complex Softball Fields, 15707 Southwest Walker Road, Beaverton, OR, 97006, United States
Are you ready to get in the game?
Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement fundraiser that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an afternoon of team building and fun. Participating teams spend an exciting afternoon seeking out the Regional Championship Trophy while simultaneously helping to raise funds that support healthy, engaging, and developmental play in our region’s schools.
By participating in our Corporate Kickball Tournament, your company will:

Increase employee engagement: Corporate Kickball offers a team-building opportunity outside the office that’s inviting, collaborative, and fun!
Raise visibility: Teams and sponsors are recognized on the Playworks website, annual report, newsletter, and other collateral.
Support the local community: The money raised from Corporate Kickball goes right back to Playworks to support our efforts to bring safe and welcoming play to local public schools for school year 2026-2027.

Event details
Corporate Kickball will take place on Friday, June 12 from 11 am – 5 pm at Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District Softball Fields in Beaverton, Oregon.
We can’t wait to see your team there!
Register today
View photos from Playworks Pacific Northwest’s Corporate Kickball Tournament 2025.

Showcase your business.
Promote your products or services at Corporate Kickball. As a vendor, you’ll enjoy prime visibility, valuable face-to-face networking, and the chance to align your brand with a meaningful cause during a high-traffic event.
Reserve a vendor spot

For more information or to enter a team, please contact us at pacnwdev@playworks.org.
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!
Your generous support makes this event possible, we couldn’t do it with you!
Team Sponsors

In-Kind Sponsors
