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local news Community news Briefs PDX Citizen Noise Advisory Committee Meets Sept. 8 Portland Parks & recreation Fall 2011 Senior recreation Open The Portland International Airport Citizen Noise Advisory Committee will meet from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8 in the Anchor Conference Room on the first floor of the Port of Portland headquarters at 7200 NE Airport Way. The community is encouraged to attend, and public comment is welcome. Meeting topics will include a discussion of the noise management best practices sur- vey, reviewing noise programs around the U.S., and comparing them to PDX. The full meeting agenda is available at www.portof- portland.com/cnac_agenda.aspx. The committee is the Port’s official forum for working with the community on issues related to aircraft noise. Committee repre- sentatives are from northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Eleven members are appointed by various city and county juris- dictions, and four representatives are appointed by the Port in an effort to main- tain geographic diversity on the committee. Technical assistance is provided by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Oregon Air National Guard. For more information or directions to the meeting, please contact Debbie Bishop 503- 415-6555, or the Port noise management hotline 503-460-4100 or 800-938-6647. People with special needs who plan to attend the meeting are asked to contact the Port for accommodations at 503-415-6555. PP&R Senior Recreation is a series of inexpensive, accessible and environmental- ly sensitive programs and classes. They are dedicated to ensuring access to recreational, educational, and wellness opportunities for adults ages 55 & better throughout Portland and the surrounding areas. Inexpensive classes and programs are available at Portland Parks & Recreation sites all across the city and include a huge variety of topics. For a one-time fee, golfers ages 65 and up can obtain a card for reduced green fees at PP&R courses. To obtain this card, bring $10 and proof of age to the Rose City Golf Course, 2200 NE 71st Ave., cross street is Tillamook. For more information, call Kristine Canham at 503.823.4328 or visit portland- parks.org. c o m Job Fair at Forestry Center Maximum Connections is the theme for a Job & Career fair being held at the World Forestry Center on September 15, 2011. A variety of employers and training providers will be promoting opportunities at the Job & Career Fair sponsored by the Tualatin Valley Employer Council and WorkSource Oregon Employment m u n I t y Department. The Job & Career Fair will run from 9 am to 2 pm. A complete list of participating employers and training providers can be found on the Employment Department’s website www.WorkingInOregon.org under Job Fairs and Events. The World Forestry Center is located next to Washington Park Zoo, off Highway 26. There is plenty of free parking. Tri-Met bus c a l e n and the Max light rail also stop at the Washington Park Transit Center. Employment Department staff recom- mend those attending the Job & Career Fair should come dressed approximately for a job interview and bring sufficient resumes. For more info call Christina Aranda, WorkSource Oregon Employment Department, at 503-612-4239. d a r P ortland S ePtember 2011 B ulletIn B oard SuMMEr gArDEN PArTY: YOu’rE INVITED TO CELEBrATE THE SPIrIT… Join Impact Northwest from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Portland Nursery (SE 90th and Division) Live entertainment, fabulous auction items, and a wall of spirits will make this an evening to remember. Sunday – tuesday September 11 – 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 September 8 THE VOLuNTEEr EXPO rETurNS TO PIONEEr COurTHOuSE SQuArE: This annual event provides the public and employees of The Standard unparalleled opportunities to learn about local nonprofits and discover how to make a difference in the community. 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturday September 10 BELMONT STrEET FAIr: Local musicians will perform on multiple stages, with a main stage lineup. Art on every corner, community pot luck dinner and much more. Belmont Street between 33rd and 37th will be car free once again. page 2 The Portland Skanner September 7, 2011 CELEBrATE grANDPArENTS DAY AT THE OLD SPAgHETTI FACTOrY WITH FrEE MEALS NATIONWIDE: The Old Spaghetti factory Nationwide will celebrate National grandparents Day with a free meal for grandpa and grandma. This special applies to any item on the menu. Check your local area for an Old Spaghetti Factory near you! Wednesday September 14 rADICAL WOMEN COMMuNITY MEETINg: This is an opportunity to get involved with other feminists, activists, individuals, and unionist to build a democratic campaign to counter massive cuts in public service. 7 p.m. 6834 NE glisan. Meetings are free and open to all genders. For more info call 503-240-4462. thursday – Sunday September 15 – 18 MOuNT ANgEL OkTOBErFEST: The 46th annual Oktoberfest. There is something for everyone. Over 50 food vendors, Bavarian treats, arts & crafts, music and dancing. Thursday – Saturday 11 a.m. – midnight. Sunday 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 5 N. garfield St. in Mount Angel, Oregon. Admission is free. Parking is $4 for all day. Saturday September 17 SHOW YOu LOVE OF OrEgON AT THE SOLV BEACH & rIVErSIDE CLEANuP: Clean up trash and enhance watershed health at nearly 125 sites across the state. To volunteer for the SOLV beach & riverside cleanup, register online at www.solv.org or call 1-800-333-solv. AQuIFEr ADVENTurE: A PIrATE-THEMED grOuNDWATEr TrEASurE HuNT: Big and little pirates alike are welcome to join the Portland Water Bureau and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a family festival all about groundwater. Play games, take a canoe ride and search for hidden treasures. Noon – 4 p.m. NE 166th at Airport Way. FrEE Sunday September 18 DISCOVEr THE ArTS OPEN HOuSE: Come on in! Portland Metro Arts Center and School is extending an open invitation to everyone in the family to an afternoon of FrEE arts workshops, classes and performances. 3 – 5 p.m. PMA Center and School, 9003 SE Stark St.
