Mission: The Good Times Program helps make First Church a warm and welcoming community by assisting congregants in coordinating fun, low-risk, inclusive social activities. Check here weekly for a listing of upcoming events, or visit the Good Times Information Table during social hour in Fuller Hall after each Sunday service.

Good Times Events for the week of Feb. 2, 2011

DINING OUT AROUND THE WORLD: Wednesday, February 8, 5:15 p.m., Rheinlander restaurant in Gustav's, 5035 NE Sandy Blvd  Portland, OR 97213. Join us for a fun evening of German cuisine. Sign up at the Good Times table in Fuller hall after Sunday services. Contact: Paula Raines This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

STORYTELLERS EVENT: Friday, Feb. 10, Urban Tellers: Portland Story Theater, Hipbone Theater, 1847 E Burnside. Doors open at 7:00 and show is at 8:00 PM. Advance tickets are $10 (plus $1.34 handling)  versus $15 at the door. Coordinator: Nancy Hugg , 612-327-9529, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

TGIF: Friday, Feb. 10, 5-7 PM Lucky Lab NW, 1945 NW Quimby.  Look for flowers and UU friends at the table. Coordinator: Colleen McCann, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

QUILTS OF LOVE: Thursday, Feb. 16, 6:30-8:30 pm. in A303 at First Church.  Help make “Quilts of Love” for the families served by Portland Homeless Family Solutions. For further information about “Quilts of Love” project, contact Holly North, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 503-968-1520 (h) or 503 706-0646 (c).

BOOK GROUP: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 7-8:30 p.m. room A303 at First Unitarian. Read Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry and join in the discussion. Coordinator Patricia Reynolds This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 503-245-1314.

CIRCLE SUPPERS: Circle suppers are a tradition in many UU churches.  They're a way to get to know others in the church by sharing in a "potluck" activity in someone's home. Stop by the table in Fuller Hall to learn more or to sign-up to host or attend a supper. 

Visit the Good Times table in Fuller Hall for complete event information or contact the Event Coordinator.


Current TGIF Locations:
1st Friday: Lucky Lab SE, 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Coordinator: Nancy Hugg
2nd Friday: Lucky Lab NW, 1945 NW Quimby. Coordinator: Colleen McCann
3rd Friday: Raccoon Lodge, 7424 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. Coordinator: Carolyn Rondthaler
4th Friday: Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave. Coordinator: John Miller
5th Friday:  Your choice! Coordinator: Patty Clement

Have an event idea? You can easily coordinate it.  If you can’t think of an event, visit  the Good Times table in Fuller Hall and pick up our sheet of suggestions for ideas.

♥ =Wheelchair accessible event.If you have a question about an event, please contact the Event Coordinator.