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learn how to Create a
Co-op
We Are Oregon hosts a co-op workshop in
response to community members looking
for economic alternatives and mutual aide
in hard times.
The event is Saturday, Oct. 29th, 10 a.m. -
2:30 p.m. at the St. Johns Community
Center, 8427 N Central St.
Come learn about worker-run businesses
and consumer co-ops, discuss barter net-
works and neighborhood mutual aide proj-
ects.
Free lunch and child care are provided,
please RSVP by contacting Danyel Johnson
541-517-3598.
Senior Property Tax
Deferral Program Town
hall
Elders in Action and the Hollywood
Senior Center host a Senior Property Tax
Deferral Program Town Hall, 2 -3:30 p.m.,
Monday, Oct. 31, at the Hollywood Senior
Center, 1820 NE 40th Ave.
As the Multnomah County property tax
deadline approaches, area seniors will come
together for a town hall on the devastating
changes the Oregon Legislature made to the
Senior Property Tax Deferral Program.
Thousands of seniors have been removed
from the program with little more than six
weeks notice that they are responsible for
their property tax bill.
Confirmed presenters include Sen. Jackie
Dingfelder, Sen. Ginny Burdick, Rep.
Michael Dembrow, Rep. Alissa Keny-
Guyer, County Chair Jeff Cogen, County
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Commissioner Loretta Smith, County Tax
Assessor Randy Walruff, and John Phillips
from the Oregon Department of Revenue.
For more information contact Tara Krugel
503-235-5474, or Amber Kern-Johnson
503-288-8303.
health Coalition
Community Forum on
the City’s 2012 State
legislative Agenda
Commissioner Fritz is inviting you to par-
ticipate in a Community Forum regarding
the upcoming 2012 State of Oregon
Legislative Session, Thursday, Nov. 10,
from
6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Portland Building,
Room C, 2nd floor, 1120 SW 5th Ave.
This event is designed to inform the com-
munity about the City’s process for devel-
oping the legislative agenda, provide an
overview of the upcoming 2012 legislative
session and have the opportunity for com-
munity members to share the issues that
their neighborhood and communities are
facing with the Commissioner.
The 2012 Legislative Session will begin
on February 1st and cannot exceed 35 days,
according to the Oregon Constitution.
Legislative leadership has restricted each
member to two bills each, which will limit
the session’s scope. In addition to providing
forum participants information about the
2012 session, the forum provides an oppor-
tunity to begin setting the stage for the com-
munity’s participation in the development
of the City’s 2013 Legislative Agenda.
RSVP to Max Bernstein at max.bern-
stein@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-
3992. For more information, visit:
www.portlandonline.com/oni/townhall .
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The African American health Coalition held its 7th annual health Disparities
luncheon last weekend, bringing together health professionals,
organizations, and community members. The luncheon is also a kick-off
event to the annual Wellness Village which takes place the following day.
Pictured are Steve Bullock, AAhC board chair; keynote speaker Steve
Pemberton, divisional vice president of Diversity and Inclusion for
Walgreen’s; Corliss Mc keever AAhC president and CEO; Nate Miles,
corporate director of State Government Affairs, Northwestern u.S., for Eli
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P ortland o ctober 2011
B ulletIn B oard
in. Cost is $9. 7 – 10 p.m. Firstenburg Community
Center, 700 NE 136th Ave. Vancouver, Wa. For more
info call 360-487-7001.
Saturday october 29
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
Friday october 28
HALLOWEEN SPOOK-TACULAR: Lots of fun games,
prizes and food. Don’t forget to wear your costumes.
Ages preschool to 5th grade. Admission is free. Game
tickets are 5 for $1. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. St. Johns
Community Center, 8427 N. Central.
SPOOK-TACULAR DANCE JAM! If you 7 to 11 years
old and looking for a fun and safe night out here is the
place to be. You will dance the night away in Howl-O-
Ween costumes, with a D.J. dance contest and
games. Dessert will be served at intermission.
Children must be accompanied by an adult for check-
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THE RELEASE OF LEON MCCOY’S FIRST BOOK.
“FIRST IMAGES”. Join Leon for a low key but high tone
affair to celebrate the release of his first book. 6 – 9
p.m. The Talking Drum Bookstore at Reflections
Coffee House, 446 NE Killingsworth.
DRUG TURN IN EVENT TO BE HELD AT P.S.U.
Portland State University Center for Student Health
and Counseling will host a prescription drug turn in
event. Bring you unwanted medicines and have them
disposed of in a safe, environmentally, friendly way. 10
a.m. – 2 p.m. In front of P.S.U’s Student Health and
Counseling Office, 1880 SW 6th Ave.
THE 13TH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HOME-
OWNERSHIP FAIR: Free and open to the public.
Attend free workshops, visit over 40 housing profes-
sionals and much more. 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Legacy
Emanuel Hospital Atrium, 501 N. Graham St. For more
details please call 503-595-3517.
Sunday october 30
WORSHIP IN PINK CELEBRATION: The event will
celebrate the work of the Worship in Pink congrega-
tions, honor breast cancer survivors and warriors and
share the breast health message with broader com-
munity. Legacy Emanuel Medical Center (In the
Atrium), 500 N. Graham Ave. 2 – 6 p.m.
Sunday october 31
HARVEST HOOPLA: Celebrate the Autumn Season
with the community campus activities. Face painting,
games, costume contest & much more. 4:30 – 5:30
p.m. Community education Center, 4801 N. Trenton. 5
– 7 p.m. Regence Boys & Girls Club, 4430 N. Trenton.
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. University Park Community Center,
9009 N. Foss.
HALLOWEEN SPOOK-TACULAR CONCERT: The
University of Portland Wind Symphony and Orchestra
will perform a Halloween Spook-tacular concert at 3
p.m. on the University of Portland’s campus, 5000 N.
Willamette Blvd. The concert is free and open to the
public. The concert will be in the Buckley Center
Auditorium.
Saturday november 5
VETERANS DAY PARADE: The Parade starts with an
Air Force fly-over and a 21-gun salute from the Parade
Ground of the Fort Vancouver National Site. Bands,
military and veteran units, community organizations
and dozens of scout troops continue marching along
Officers Row. 11 a.m. Vancouver, WA.