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local news Community news Briefs National Night Out at PCC Portland Community College and the Humboldt Neighborhood Association are joining forces to throw a National Night Out celebra- tion 4-8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 11, Borthwick Mall, Cascade Campus, 705 N. Killingsworth St. The celebration has some- thing to offer for visitors of all ages. Good stuff to eat and drink will be available, and for the kids, there will be fun, games, face paint- ing, hands-on art activities and a drawing for two chil- dren’s bicycles. Representatives from a range of campus academic programs will be on hand with demonstrations, and information also will be available for those visitors who are interested in attend- ing classes at the campus. The featured performer c for this year’s festivities will be a longtime Portland favorite - Ghanaian master drummer Obo Addy and his ensemble, Okropong. Healthy Babies Symposium “We Speak Baby: Healthy Pregnancy and Parenting,” is the next free healthy liv- ing symposium from Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Saturday, Aug. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon, at the Portland Community College Willow Creek cam- pus, 241 SW Edgeway Dr., Beaverton. The keynote presentation is titled “Seven tips for ensuring you have a healthy baby,” by Dr. Suzanne Lubarsky, a Kaiser Perma - nente perinatologist. Other presentations include “Eating for two: good nutri- tion during pregnancy,” and “Nature’s way: the benefits o m m u of breastfeeding and going screen free.” This is the third install- ment in Kaiser Permanente’s healthy living symposium series. The fourth, titled “Living suc- cessfully with diabetes,” will be held October 29 at Clark College in Vancouver. All symposiums will include clinical consulta- tions, educational resources, and updates on the latest in medical research. A compli- mentary healthy breakfast will be provided. For more information and to RSVP, go to www.KPHealth Symposium .org. lents Pioneer Days Fest: Celebration of Diversity Founders Day: A Celebration of Our Com - n I t y munity, is Aug. 21, at Lents Park. Lents is one of Portland’s most diverse neighbor- hoods. According to the 2010 Census, the neighbor- hood is 60 percent white, 16 percent Latino, 14 percent Asian and 4.5 percent black. Free African, Mexican and American food will be offered; the event will fea- ture music and dance per- formances from China, Mexico, Russia, Indonesia and more. The events start at 3:30 p.m. with a parade through Lents; food and music at Lents Park starts at 4:30 p.m. Food will be served again at sundown for those recognizing Ramadan dur- ing the month of August. Activities for the family include a bounce house, a soccer kick competition, arts and crafts, story time, clowns, face painting, a photo booth, and more. c a l Hot Dog! Thousands attended the Overlook Street Fair last weekend, including this friendly pooch who marched in the doggie parade. e n d a r P ortland a ugust 2011 B ulletIn B oard Free activities and fun for the entire family! Pre- movie entertainment begins at 7 p.m. The movie Tangled will begin at dusk. 12375 SW 5th St. Friday – Saturday august 12-13 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 thursday august 11 PCC HOSTS NATIONAl NIGHT OUT AT THE CASCADE CAMPUS: PCC and the Humboldt Neighborhood Assoc. are joining forces to throw a party for the people of North Portland. 4 – 8 p.m. Borthwick Mall, Cascade Campus, 705 N. Killingworth. thursday – Wednesday august 11 – 17 lITTlE lEAGUE WORlD SERIES AT AlPENROSE DAIRY: Alpenrose Dairy will have the world’s attention and you can be a part of it. As the best 11 and 12 year olds from around the globe go head-to- head in softball. Admission to the week long event is free and no tickets or passes are needed. The series kick off at noon at 6149 SW Shattuck Rd. Friday august 12 FlICKS ON THE FOUNTAIN: Beaverton City Park will be transformed into an outdoor movie theater. page 2 The Portland Skanner august 10, 2011 QUIET MUSIC FESTIVAl OF PORTlAND: The Quiet Music Festival showcases many exclusive acts by musicians performing outside their normal milieu. Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. Ticket info $7 per day or $12 for both days. To purchase please visit distecta.org Sunday august 14 lEISURE HOUR GOlF INVITES YOU! You are invited to the unveiling of an important piece of history for Portland’s African American Community and beyond. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Social & Premier viewing. N. Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. RSVP required to attend. For registration please email nakashimav@mac.com or call 503-516-3505. Wednesday august 17 Saturday august 13 PORTlAND’S BlACK PANTHERS COMIC RElEASE PRESENTATION: Join writer Sarah Mirk, Artist Khria Soden and Black Panther Kent Ford for a talk on the process of creating the comic and the Panthers’ legacy on Portland. 4 – 6 p.m. Reflections/Talking Drum, 446 NE Killingsworth. FREE. JOIN THE COMMUNITY GARDEN TOUR! Central NE Neighbors will lead a bicycle tour (optional) that includes four nearby sites for brief talks on community garden development. RSVP required with your transportation preference. Email nscale7@aol.com or call 503-823-2780. 6 – 8 p.m. Meet at NAYA, 5135 NE Columbia Blvd. Thursday August 18 BlACO PARTY! Celebrate summer with Matt Dishman Community Center! Climbing rock wall, crafts, open swim play, inflatable slide, food and much more. Noon – 4 p.m. 77 NE Knott. AlBERTA STREET FAIR! Come out and have some fun on Alberta. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will occupy Alberta St. between 10th St all the way to 30th St. FIRST ANNUAl MARANATHA CHURCH REUNION! Everyone is invited to the reunion even those who went there shortly or visited and were influenced by the church or its ministry. 1 p.m. 4222 NE 12th Ave. Those attending are asked to please bring a dessert of any kind. GET A TASTE OF ST. IGUATIUS SCHOOl SUMMER BBQ! Attend a BBQ to learn about our complete K-8 education academics, small class sizes, arts & PE and much more. 6 – 7:30 p.m. 3330 SE 43rd Ave. Saturday august 20 THE SECOND ANNUAl lEBANON AlOHA FESTIVAl! Free admission and free parking. You will experience The Polynesian Village with demonstrations, Hula and Tahitian dancing lessons, Hawaiian items and food. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. luau begins at 5 p.m. Cheadle lake Park, Weirich Drive off HWY 20 in lebanon, OR.
