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VETERAN’S DAY Special Edition November 7, 2018 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT The Portland Book Festival makes its return on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Portland Art Museum and neighboring venues, downtown. Portland Book Festival Fun Event comes packed with authors, activities On Saturday, Nov. 10, you’re invited to join readers of ages for the largest celebration of books and writing in the Pacific North- west. The annual Portland Book Festival at the Portland Art Mu- seum and six neighboring ven- ues, downtown, brings more than 100 authors, 80 vendors, 13 writing workshops, food trucks, and satellite bookstores from An- nie Bloom’s Books, Broadway Books, Powell’s Books and Green Bean Books. The festival offers 10 craft workshops and three free work- shops for students and teachers. Adult passes for the festival are $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the event. Attendance is free for attendees 17 and under or with a valid high school ID. Kids and family members are invited to check out storytimes and middle grade events at the Oregon Historical Society, picture book panel discussions at the Port- land Art Museum, and young adult author events at the Old Church. The Portland Book Festival is sponsored by Literary Arts, a com- munity-based nonprofit dedicated to serving readers and writers. Page 15 Teacher of the Year C ontinueD froM p age 7 It is not always easy, but we must model civil discourse and pro- vide students an opportunity for practice so they can navigate the workplace and the world respon- sibly and with empathy.” Pilgrim Ricker said she looks at education as a partnership formed between students, educa- tors and the community. “We all must take a seat at the table and support one another in meaningful ways to create a sus- tainable, holistic and dynamic educational model,” she said. The Oregon Teacher of the Year program honored Pilgrim Ricker by awarding her $5,000, and a matching donation to her school, thanks to Oregon Depart- ment of Education and their part- ner, Oregon Lottery. She won re- gional Teacher of the Year honors in May and a $500 award. The Oregon Teacher of the Year is selected after an extensive application process that draws on testimonials and letters of support from administrators, students and colleagues. The teachers are eval- uated on leadership, instructional expertise, community involve- ment, understanding of education- al issues, professional develop- ment and vision. Pilgrim Ricker will serve as a spokesperson and representative for all Oregon teachers as the 2019 Oregon Teacher of the Year. She will attend the Washington Recognition Week for Teachers of the Year in Washington, D.C. this spring, where she will meet the President and the U.S. Secretary of Education. Nominate Next Year’s Teacher of the Year Nominations for the 2020 Ore- gon Teacher of the Year are now open. If you know of a teacher who is an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled public school educator in grades preK- 12, go to oregonteacheroftheyear. org to submit your nomination. Nominations close Jan. 31. Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Ernest J. Hill, Jr. Agent 311 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211 503 286 1103 Fax 503 286 1146 ernie.hill.h5mb@statefarm.com 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service R State Farm R
