Briefs
Wellness Village Moves to
Ambridge Cente
The African American Health Coalition’s 16th Annual
Wellness Village has a new home and a new look. This year,
the Wellness Village will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.at
the Ambridge Events Center, 1333 NE MLK Jr. Blvd
Portland.
You’ll find the same amazing volunteer health experts, to
take your blood pressure, measure your cholesterol and give
you the best information and testing available. Sure you can
still get flu shots and diabetes tests, and learn about every-
thing from acupuncture to vision problems. But you’ll also
find some great new games and activities that offer fun for
the whole family. Seniors will find special information
designed to support wellness in the silver years.
Watch a fashion show featuring great designs with the
African American woman in mind. Shake your booty with
a zumba dance lesson.
All-age activities include: face painting; arts and crafts;
Minute to Win It!; PlayStation Kinect; a Domino competi-
tion; Bingo; the Price is Right; a hair, fashion and makeup
show; and tasty cooking demos and tastings.
Free dental Care Nov. 21, 22
Mark your calendar, if you need free dental care. The
Oregon Dental Association will host their second annu-
al Mission of Mercy event starting at 6 a.m Monday and
Tuesday, Nov. 21 and 22 at the Oregon Convention Center.
Mission of Mercy is a dental clinic with portable dental sta-
tions set up in a large public arena. Dental screenings and
services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, at
no charge to those who attend. Hundreds of dentists, den-
tal hygienists, dental assistants, dental lab technicians and
an array of volunteers offer their time and skills at no charge
to provide these free dental services.
Portland Financial Planning day
If you are ready to get your finances in order you might
want to check out Portland Financial Planning Day.
Organized by the mayor’s office the event is an opportuni-
ty to get free, unbiased financial planning advice. Dozens
of Portland area Financial Planners have volunteered to
offer free one-on-one counseling and seminars on budget-
ing, income taxes, investment strategies, mortgages , fore-
closures, retirement planning, and more.
Workshops throughout the day will focus on financing
college; retirement and surviving job loss.
All advice will be offered on a “no strings attached” basis
and planners will not give out business cards or sell finan-
cial products or services.
Check out Portland Financial Planning Day from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Portland Building,
Second Floor, 1120 SW 5th Ave., Portland. Advance regis-
tration is available online at www.FinancialPlanning
Days.org/Portland, or by calling toll free at 877-861-7826.
Walk-ins are welcome but registration will secure you a
spot.
Caldwell’s, Hennessey, Goetsch
& McGee Funeral Home
Von D. Bailey
Funeral Director
20 NE 14th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
503-232-4111
Fax 503-231-1586
von.bailey@sci-us.com
Page 8 The Portland Skanner october 19, 2011