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local news rev. Alcena Boozer Named “Ecumenist of the Year” The Rev. Alcena Boozer, rector emerita of St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church, will be named “Ecumenist of the Year” on May 12, 2011, at the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Annual Community Awards & Celebration Dinner. The award is presented in recognition of leadership and commit- ment to fostering the love of Christ through ecumenical dialogue, witness and ministry. A native Portlander, Boozer has served the local community as an educator and a priest of the Episcopal Church. She worked 26 years as a teacher, counselor and admin- istrator for the Portland school district, retir- ing as principal of Jefferson High School in 1997. From 1993 until May of 2010, Boozer served as the rector of St. Philip the Deacon in Portland. The EMO Annual Community Awards & Celebration Dinner will be held at the Hilton Hotel, 921 SW Sixth Ave., Portland. Reservations can be made at www.emoregon.org for $60 per person and tables for 10 are available for $600. For more information, call Carla Starrett-Bigg at 503-221-1054, ext. 275, or csbigg@emoregon.org. dents, employees and members of the com- munity are invited to join the fun. To reserve a voucher in advance for groups or for individuals, please contact Eric Tschuy, MHCC language instructor, at eric.tschuy@mhcc.edu, or Holly Degrow, MHCC literature instructor, at holly.degrow@mhcc. Please indicate which play you wish to see (or if you wish to see both). restore the Village: Community Meeting Alcena Boozer MHCC website, mhcc.edu/financial aid. For more information, please contact the financial aid office at 503-491-7262. How You Can Put Dreams Within Reach for Deserving Students Foundation scholar- ships are made possible by the generosity of others. To make a donation or to inquire about other ways you can make a differ- ence, please contact the Foundation at 503- 491-7206 or mhcc.edu/foundation. Wild & Crazy Plays with Scholarships Available Mooney to Mt. Hood Community tim Professional actor Tim Mooney will per- College form for free, two one-man shows in the Mt. More than 50 Mt. Hood Community College Foundation and other scholarships are available and have a due date of May 11. Scholarship applications and descriptions are located on the financial aid page of the c o m Hood Community College Visual Arts Theatre, April 27, on the Gresham Campus, 26000 SE Stark St. Mooney will perform Molière 1:15 – 2:15 p.m., preceded by Lot O’ Shakespeare, noon to 1 p.m. MHCC stu- m u n I t Saturday, April 30, 2011 Restore the Village free event: dinner, music, discus- sion. Community forum for citizens, neigh- bors, parents, and young people can come together to openly discuss their reactions to violence in their community and work together to find solutions. David Douglas High School 1001 SE 135th Ave, 4-7pm 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 y c a l e n 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. Watts said TriMet might consider juniors who have completed all requirements for graduation. Interested students should call Kimberly Sutton at 503-962-2808 Ecoroof Building Incentive returns A new cycle of ecoroof incentives is underway to promote ecoroof construction in Portland. The ecoroof incentive is part of Portland’s Grey to Green effort to increase green stormwater management infrastruc- ture, protect sensitive natural areas and improve habitat. The city is accepting incentive applica- tions through Wednesday, June 1, and will award incentives this summer. Ecoroof incentive funds will be available until 2013. The incentive pays up to $5 per square foot for new ecoroof projects in the city. Ecoroofs in Portland typically cost between $5 and $20 per square foot. Industrial, resi- dential, commercial and mixed-use projects are eligible. The ecoroof incentive application packet is available at portlandonline.com. Enter for a chance to win $2,500 at www.theSkanner.com d a r P ortland a Pril 2011 B ulletIn B oard If you have an event you want to share with the community, email it two weeks in advance to The Skanner at info@theskanner.com 503-223-6251 Saturday April 23 11tH ANNUAL EArtH DAY CELEBrAtION! Over 100 sustainable and local businesses and organizations, kids village, food and beverages vendors and much more. Free and open to the public. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Washington High School Field Se 12th and Stark. AN EAStEr DrAMA INVItE: SOUNDS FAMILIAr! Exploring our social and personal connections to Easter! All ages FrEE. 6 p.m. Celebration tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver (at kilpatrick) students first-hand look at classroom experience and job opportunities. 1 – 4 p.m. Carrington College – Portland, 2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Floor. For more info call 888-720-5014. friday April 29 POrtLAND LASt BLACk NEIgHBOrHOODS EXHIBIt! Come enjoy an evening with former Vanport residents and younger generational members of the Black Community who will share their stories and poems. 6 – 8 p.m. Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, 501 N. graham Saturday April 30 ABSOLUtELY INCrEDIBLE kIDS DAY! Come celebrate the accomplishments of all the kids in our school year programs. Leave feeling inspired and energized. 6 – 8:30 p.m. Pure Space 14th and Overton. Pearl District, 1315 NW Overton. 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. 5tH ANNUAL ALL DAY SINgINg & DINNEr-ON-tHE- grOUNDS! Anyone who loves to sing, regardless of musical experience or ability, is invited to add their voice to Portland Sacred Harp. 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Village Ballroom, 700 N. Dekum St. the event is free (donations accepted) and open to all ages. friday April 22 Sunday April 24 Sunday may 1 thursday April 21 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 page 2 The Portland Skanner April 20, 2011 HAPPY EAStEr! ENJOY YOUr DAY!! thursday April 28 EXPLOrE A CArEEr IN NUrSINg At CArrINgtON COLLEgE! Open house gives prospective 3rD ANNUAL PtSA SPrINg CrAFt FAIr! You will find something special for that someone special at our wonderful Spring Craft Fair. All profits go to the David Douglas High School PtSA college scholarships program. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., 1001 SE 135th Ave.
