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Paid Engineering
internships for high
School Seniors
Calling all high school seniors planning to
major in engineering or industrial architec-
ture. TriMet is offering seven students paid
internships with TriMet’s Milawaukie light
rail project. The internships offer career-
minded seniors the opportunity to gain real
world experience on a large project and at
the same time to meet working engineers
and architects at major engineering and
architectural firms. Interns must be willing
to stay in Portland for the coming year in
order to work on the project, with hours to
be arranged depending on the student’s
schedule. “They will get a chance to see
how the development of the light rail comes
together,” said Bruce Watts, director of
diversity and transit equity at TriMet .
“They’ll get a chance to see how the light
rail development comes together,” Watts
said. “This is a real opportunity – not only
to learn—but to get paid while you learn.
And you get to make those connections with
professionals working in your chosen
field.” Watts said TriMet might consider
juniors who have completed all require-
ments for graduation. Interested students
should call Kimberly Sutton at 503-962-
2808
for the 2011 MedQuest Summer Health
Career Camp for high school students in
grades nine through 12. The deadline for
applications is Tuesday, April 15.
MedQuest is a week-long residential
camp held on the campus of Eastern Oregon
University in La Grande. Students will
explore health career opportunities through
various activities, including medical facility
tours, health profession panels and presen-
tations, medical training and individualized
job shadowing. Medical school surveys
indicate health care professionals who grew
up in a rural community are more likely to
choose a rural practice than those who have
no ties to a rural community.
For more information or to apply, visit
http://www.eou.edu/neoahec/MedQuest.ht
ml or contact Brenna Dunlap at 541 962-
3801 or bhines@eou.edu.
African dance Music
April 16
Loveness & The Bantus will perform their
brand of high-energy African music at 9
p.m. on Saturday, April 16 at Mississippi
Pizza, 3552 N. Mississippi Ave. The band
will be playing new and old songs with their
guitars, mbiras, marimbas, drums, keys and
other instruments.
Teen Summer Camp for SEi to host Annual
here+Now ‘Party with a
health Careers
The Northeast Oregon Area Health Purpose’
Education Center is accepting registration
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Peace and Justice
Yalonda Gill Masundire delivers the keynote address “Standing Firm for
Justice” at the 14th Annual Paul Robeson Peace and Justice Awards April
9 at the Seattle Central Area Senior Center.
annual ‘Party with a Purpose’ for profes-
sionals with a passion for giving back to the
community. Once again, SEI has partnered
with several of Portland’s hottest restau-
rants to create an evening filled with food,
fun and entertainment. Attendees will have
the chance to engage with students and
pledge support to help fund SEI’s programs
and services. The event will be held from
6:30 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, April 16
at the Center for Self Enhancement.
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In addition to signature cocktails provided
by House Spirits Distillery and savory cui-
sine from the area’s leading restaurants;
activities at Here+Now 20ELEVEN will
include a Raffle Prize Drawing; Wall of
Wine presented by Red Slate Wine
Company; Student showcases featuring the
SEI Sounds of Soul Choir; Paddle raise to
support SEI programs and services; and an
after-party with beats provided by DJ Rev
Shines.
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B ulletIn B oard
successfully. Admission is $5 adults/kids under 3
are free. Saturday hours 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday
hours 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Portland Expo Center,
2060 N. Marine dr.
Saturday april 16
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friday – Sunday april 15 – 17
LAkE AREA ARTiSTS 46Th ANNuAL ShOw & Sale!
Guest artists Steve Schiefelbein (LO ceramics
teacher), Penelope dews, and more. There will
be a raffle and all proceeds goes to Lake
Oswego high School Art Scholarship Program. Fri
& Saturday 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 10
a.m. – 5 p.m. Lake Center for the Arts, 368 S.
State St. Lake Oswego.
Saturday & Sunday april 16 &17
Nw’S LARGEST FAMiLY EXPO – kidSFEST! Come
experience an amazing weekend focusing on
active & healthy family lifestyles and raising kids
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kNOw YOuR RESPONSiBiLiTiES-PROTECT YOuR
RiGhTS! dOS ANd dON’TS! The workshop will be
held in interactive mode and will discuss
employment related issues. The workshop is free.
10 a.m. – Noon Center for intercultural
Organizing, 700 N. killingsworth St. For more info
call 503-287-4117.
PORTLANd STATE uNiVERSiTY’S EARTh dAY EVENT!
The PSu’s Learning Gardens Laboratory’s second
annual Earth day celebration, complete with
family fun and educational activities. 11 a.m. – 1
p.m. The Learning Gardens Laboratory is located
at 6801 SE 60th Ave. This event is free and open
to the public.
Sunday april 17
50+ CONNECTiONS EXPO! The 15th annual expo
will give you the opportunity to encounter
exciting services, ideas and resources available
for your active, healthy, independent lifestyle! A
suggested $3 donation at the door supports the
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. 11 a.m. –
4 p.m. Vancouver Rotary Club, 301 west Sixth St.
Vancouver, wA.
Tuesday april 19
MiLAGROS RAiSiNG AwARENESS ANd FuNdS TO
COMBAT POSTPARTuM dEPRESSiON! Shop to
support Baby Blues Connection! All day event at
Milagros, 433 NE 30th Ave. For more details call
503-493-4141.
friday april 22
YOu ARE iNViTEd TO ThE BOOk LAuNCh! LiNdA
NEdE ANd ThE POwER OF CEREMONY: The stories
provide reminders of what we have lost and what
we can regain in our lives and in our culture. 5 –
7 p.m. 1849 Sw Salmon St. For more info call
503-223-6251
Saturday april 23
The hunt is on! Bring your children, ages 3-8 and
your smiles. Moms you should also be prepared,
because at 11:30 a.m. you too will have a
chance for some fun and excitement. Ages 3-5
at 10:30 a.m. Moms at 11:30 a.m. ages 6-8 will
be at 12:30 p.m. Alpenrose dairy, 6149 Sw
Shattuck Rd. Portland.