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Free Job Fair Thursday
Portland Community College's
Workforce Network will host a
free job fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m
on Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Port­
land Metro Workforce Training
Center, 56(X) N.E. 42nd Ave. and
Killingsworth Street. Dozens of
employers will participate. The
event also features job search
workshops and help with applica­
tions.
Vancouver Share Fair
Clean out your closet and donate
to the Community Share Fair in
Vancouver on Sunday, Sept. 17
from 1 p.m .to4p.m .at Clark Public
Utilities, 8600 N.E. 117th Ave.
Clothing, linen, toys, utensils,
dishes, books, and other reusable
items are encouraged. For more
in fo rm a tio n
v isit
www.clark.wa.gov orcal1360-397-
6118.
Widmer Gasthaus Benefit
Spend an evening out while help­
ing to feed homebound seniors.
Tuesday, Sept. 19from4p.m.to 11
p.m. at the Widmer Gasthaus, 929
N. Russell St. Half of proceeds
from the dining room and bar will
support the Martin Luther King
Jr. Loaves and Fishes Center. Par­
ties of five or more should call
ahead for reservations. For more
in fo rm a tio n
v isit
w w w .loavesandfshesonline.org
or call the Widmer Gasthaus at
503-281-3333.
Fall Beach Cleanup
Express your commitment toclean
and safe beaches and waterways
by joining SOLV and your neigh
bors for the 23rd Annual Great
Oregon Beach Fall Cleanup, Sat
urday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to I
p.m. along the entire Oregon coast
Volunteers may check in at one of
40 meeting sites, pick up a litter
bag and head down to the beach
Visit solv.org orcall 503-844-9571
Job Fair at Forestry Center
Make “Maximum Connections’
at a World Forestry Center-hosted
job fair, Thursday, Sept. 21 from 9
a.m. to 2 p.m. Tualatin Valley Em
p lo y e r C o u n c il
and the
WorkSource Oregon Employment
Department will sponsorapproxi
mately 50 employers promoting
job opportunities including rep
resentatives from the high-tech
financial, insurance, manufactur­
ing and retail industries.
Interstate Farmers Market
The Interstate Farmers Mar
next to Overlook Park in nc
Portland features a variety of fr
local produce, baked goods,
flowers, artisan cheese, m eat;
fish each W ednesday throi
Sept 27 across the street fr
Kaiser Permanente.
Memory Walk for
Alzheimer’s
Join more than 500 people across
the metro area for the Alzheimer’ s
A ssociation’s annual Memory
Walk takes place Sunday, Oct. 1 at
PioneerCourthouse Square at S W
6th between Morrison and Yamhill
streets. Registration begins at 9
a.m., and can be done in advance
by
v isitin g
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mwO6.kintera.org/PDX or by eal I
ing I-8OO-733-O4O2.
Hatha Yoga Class
In Other Words Books and Re­
sources hosts Hatha Yoga classes
for beginners and all levels, every
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at In Other
W ords.8bN.E. Killingsworth. All
genders and ages and donations
are welcome.
com m unity service
Dance extraordinaire returning to Portland
Tony Award w inner Savion
Glover returns to Portland with
‘Classical Savion,’ tapping to a live
chamber orchestra and three-piece
jazz band.
Tw o sh o w s p re s e n te d by
W hitebird are scheduled at 7:30
p.m. at the Schnitzer Concert Hall
on Tuesday, Sept. I9and Wednes-
day. Sept. 20.
The legendary performer was de­
scribed by the late tap genius Gre­
gory Hines as “the greatest tap
dancer to ever lace up a pair of tap
shoes. He was a series regular on
“Sesame Street" for five years and
was the star of Spike Lee’s feature
film “Bamboozled.”
Glover won the !996Tony Award
for his choreography in the Broad­
way smash hit Bring In ‘Da Noise,’
Bring In "Da Funk.' He made his
Portland debut in the spring of 2005
with two sold-out performances of
“Improvography.”
His breathtaking new show
brought him critical raves and three
weeks of sold-out houses at New
York ’ s Joyce Theater in January.
Since age 12, dancer
Savion Glover has been
stunning audiences with
his unparalleled virtuosity
and rhythmic complexity.
St. Johns Bridge Bash Packs a Punch
75th anniversary
to fill town
center plaza
"W e wanted to have this great plaza
here used for something besides the
regulars stumbling out of the local
watering hole,” said Ebert. “ In addi­
tion to being a great location to cel­
ebrate this anniversary, the plaza is
also a great attribute to the downtown
that was created by the community
and the city in the late 1970s. Unfor­
tunately, it is used far too little. W e'd
like to see that improve.”
Ebert also encourages street fair par­
ticipants to check out the variety of
foods and drinks at local businesses.
The bridge bike ride will kick off at 10
a.m. At noon, festivities begin in the
plaza, with music to include the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police bluegrass-
rock band and Eve’s Dilemma, a mod­
ern alternative rock band. Other musical
acts are to be announced.
For 75 years the St. Johns com m u­
nity of north Portland adored its im­
pressive neighborhood icon and name­
sake spanning the W illam ette River,
and on Saturday, Sept. 16 the town
center will be rockin' with activities
for all tojoin in celebrating the bridge's
anniversary.
Members of the neighborhood and
business associations have worked tire­
lessly to create an event both old-timers
and newcomers of the community will
enjoy. The activities include a morning
bridge bike ride, art exhibition of local
artists, a street fair with local mer­
chants, crafters, businesses and com­
munity organizations, and a history of
the bridge with displays, historians and
speakers.
Thomas Ebert, the bridge celebration
coordinator and vice chair of the St.
Johns Neighborhood Association, hopes
that the celebration can also revitalize
use of the plaza in downtown St. Johns.
A street fair and community
celebration will take place
east o f the St. Johns Bridge
on Saturday to celebrate the
75th anniversary o f the con­
struction o f the bridge, an
impressive neighborhood icon.
Emergency Services Students Get Patrol Car
Donation seen
as minority
reeruitment tool
The Portland Police Bureau’s commit­
ment to recruit a culturally and racial diverse
workforce has been strengthened with a
new partnership with Portland Community
College.
The Police Bureau has donated a patrol
vehicle to PCC for its emergency services
program in north Portland. M ayorTom Pot­
ter presented the key s to Dr. Algie Gate wood,
president of the PCC Cascade Campus, dur­
ing an Aug. 21 ceremony.
“The donation by the City of Portland
and the Portland Police Bureau is evidence
that they are serious about educating and
training the current and future emergency
services workforce, particularly the police
workforce," said Kai J. Robertson, director
of the PCC Emergency Services Department.
The vehicle, which has "Portland Com­
munity College, Emergency Services Train­
ing" printed on the sides, will be used to
enhance the training simulations of the de­
partment.
Part of the Police Bureau’s recruitment
strategy is to hire local residents, and in­
crease the number o f minorities and women.
According to Robertson, the donation of
the vehicle has the Police Bureau driving on
the right path.
"This donation reflects the city's com-
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A ceremony marking the donation of a patrol vehicle to the public safety program at the Cascade Campus of Portland
Community College in north Portland grows ties between the PCC and Portland Police.
This donation reflects the city s commitment
to cultural and racial diversity as they recruit
from our department and criminal justice
prOg ram.
- Kai J. Robertson, director of PCC Emergency Services
mitment to cultural and racial diversity as
they recruit from our department and crimi­
nal justice program," said Robertson.
Lt. Kevin M odica.of the Police Bureau's
Personnel Di vision, said donating such items
as a vehicle to PCC's emergency services
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programs helps the City of Portland in the
long run.
"What we are doing will help build and
develop the capacity o f a future public safety
workforce needed in Portland over the next
five to 10 years." said Modica.
PCC’s Emergency Services IX-partment
consists of a criminal justice, emergency
m edical
te c h n ic ia n ,
em e rg e n c y
telecommunicator/911, and fire protection
and firefighting technology programs.