[image: image.png] The Tacoma Refugee Choir will be hosting a new Community Singalong series starting this Friday, September 20th at 7pm at Tahoma Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 1115 S. 56th St. These relaxed fun events use the power of music to strengthen community and include a live band, games, laughter, refreshments and of course singing. All are welcome to come join in the fun! No musical experience or preparation is required and the format makes it easy to get involved, have fun, and meet other members of your community. This first Community Singalong is part of Welcoming Week and will be emceed by community leader Kimsang Lor. The band features Terry O'Hara, Princess Guinto, John Hargis and Mike Reznick. Songs for this month's singalong are: 1. Lean on Me- Bill Withers 2. Welcome Welcome 3. Dulce, dulce Mama 4. Put One Foot in Front of the Other- Melanie De More 5. One Day- Matisyahu 6. Best Day of My Life- American Authors 7. Don’t Stop Believin’- Journey 8. United Drumbeat- Tacoma Refugee Choir 9. This Little Light of Mine 10. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIxloT0jTY0>Everyone Can Love Someone- Tacoma Refugee Choir <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIxloT0jTY0> <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tESYLBMsm8Z6dWT2enefKZs-FPWH2cg7/view?usp=sharing> This event is the first of a new monthly series of Community Singalongs on the third Friday of each month. The series of six events are made possible by a generous grant from the City of Tacoma South End Neighborhood Council. For more information, visit refugeechoir.org -- Erin Guinup Executive & Artistic Director, Tacoma Refugee Choir Refugeechoir.org (253)777-8478 "It's hard to not love people when you sing together" Check out our message on PBS <https://crosscut.com/2019/05/refugees-and-immigrants-find-community-tacoma-choir> and at TEDxSeattle <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m50VAD_Jp8>