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Union Food Bank needs funds to feed less fortunate
Labor Day Picnics
Monday, Sept. 1, 2008
Astoria – 50th annual picnic at Cullaby Lake Park (8.5 miles south
of Astoria). Noon – 4 p.m. Sponsored by International Longshore and
Warehouse Union Local 50. Call 503-325-2271 for more information.
The Carpenters Food Bank is ap-
pealing for cash donations to help feed
those in need. The all-volunteer food
bank, now in its 25th year, is housed in
the basement of the union hall at 2205
N. Lombard, Portland. The food bank is
feeding over 500 families a month, said
Mike Fahey, who along with his wife
Sandy coordinates the program.
Fahey said cash donations are needed
to help purchase food items that, even at
bulk rate prices, are becoming more and
more expensive.
Food boxes are distributed the third
Friday each month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contributions can be sent to: Food
Bank, P.O. Box 17358, Portland OR
97217.
Paid for by Brian Baird for Congress
Bend – Picnic at Pioneer Park in Bend. Noon–5 p.m. Sponsored by
the Central Oregon Central Labor Council. Contact Fernando Gapasin
at 503-701-6701 or Jerry Fletcher at 541-350-0265 for more informa-
tion.
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Eugene/Springfield – Picnic at Jasper Park in Jasper. Noon. Spon-
sored by the Lane County Central labor Council. Contact Pat Riggs-
Henson, 541-746-5905 or 541 915-3100 for more information.
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Medford – Picnic at TouVelle State Park in White City. 11 a.m. to
dusk. Sponsored by the Southern Oregon Central Labor Council. Call
Carol Bennett at 541-664-0804 for more information.
Controlling health care costs and
improving access
McMinnville – United Steelworkers Local 8378 is hosting a picnic
for its members at Lower Wennerberg Park in Carlton. 11:30 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. Live music, barbecue and activities for people of all ages.
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North Bend – Picnic at Ferry Street Park in North Bend. 11 a.m. to
3 p.m. Sponsored by the Southwestern Oregon Central Labor Council.
Call Robert Westerman at 541-756-3907 or Shawn Jennings at 541-
396-3244 for more information.
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Portland – Picnic at Oaks Amusement Park in Southeast Portland.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Northwest Oregon Labor Council.
Carnival rides, live music, pro wrestling, political speeches. Scrip is 25
cents each and is good for hot dogs and beverages. A deluxe carnival
ride bracelet costs $8.50 and includes all rides and roller skating. Call
503-235-9444 for more information.
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