As part of National Welcoming Week, the Eastside Refugee and Immigrant Coalition (ERIC) is hosting a Welcoming Week reception.

The event will be from 2-3:30 p.m. on Friday at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 N.E. 80th St., in room 104.

Debbie Lacy, co-founder of ERIC, will give a brief presentation about the Welcoming America movement and lead small group conversations. Attendees will receive handouts with information about upcoming events and ways to get involved beyond Welcoming Week.

RSVPs appreciated, but not required.