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local news Community news Briefs c o m m u n I t y c a l e n d a r P ortlaND N ov -D ec 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 Saturday november 26 HOlIDAY TREE lIgHTINg CEREMONY: Featuring performances from the Illustrious Mr. Ben Tyleena FairyFunkMother, and the Sugarplum Elves. The event hosts treats and delights for adults and children alike. 4 – 6 p.m. at Mississippi Commons. Free admission. Portland State university registration at 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Fair begins at 8:30 a.m. For more info call 503-282-7973 or visit www.bufor.org Frankie CIVIl WAR VIEWINg gATHERINg: Drop by the square in between your holiday shopping to check out the score of the Civil War game between the Duck and the Beavers on Portland’s own advan! Pioneer Courthouse Square. Thursday november 24 HERITAgE HOlIDAY BAZAAR & EXTRAVAgANZA: Homemade crafts, jewelry, hand sewn items, candles, holiday desserts and much more. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Heritage High School, 7825 NE 130th Ave. Vancouver, WA. FREE THANkSgIVINg DINNER AlSO WITH VEgETARIAN AND VEgAN OPTIONS! Storytelling, good food, community, volunteers welcome. Noon – 4 p.m. Celebration Tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver For questions about volunteering call 503-890-5393. friday december 2 friday november 25 PORTlAND CAREER FAIR! Meet local companies in your area that are hiring. Bring resumes and dress for an interview. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Red lion Hotel on the River, 909 N. Hayden Island Dr. TREE lIgHTINg CEREMONY: This year’s event will feature a holiday sing-a-long featuring Pink Martini, member of the Oregon Symphony and the Pacific Youth Choir. 5:30 p.m. Pioneer Courthouse Square. AlBERTA MAIN STREET PRESENTS TANNENBAuM MADNESS! Tannenbaum Madness is a walking window tour of whimsical, wacky and artistic trees created by businesses on NE Alberta between NE 13th and 31st avenues. 4 – 8 p.m. The street will be hopping with carolers, festive lights and much more. c o m m Saturday december 3 BlACk uNITED FuND COllEgE FAIR! Session include: college 101/college life, financial aid and scholarships, visiting with over 10 local colleges and universities and much more. u n I t y c Thirteen of the dogs and puppies and 14 of the cats turned over to Washington County Animal Services as part of the largest neglect case in Washington County in years are up for adoption at the Bonnie l. Hays Small Animal Shelter in Hillsboro. Seven of the dogs are puppies that are about 3 months old, the others are adults. All are lhasa Apso-mixes. The cats range in age and appearance. Bring one home by calling 503-846- 7041. a l e n d a r S eattle N ov -D ec 2011 B ulletIn B oard groups. 9 a.m. Fourth & Fifth avenues between Pine and university streets. CHICk N COOP CRAFTS HOlIDAY BAZAAR! Chicks, peeps, hens and friends. Hassle free shopping as 50 NW crafters present their quality wares, clothing, wood, glass and much more. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Country Village, 23718 Bothell Everett Hwy. 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 november 25 MACY’S HOlIDAY PARADE! Straight from the North Pole, Santa Claus will be spreading joy and good cheer as he winds his way through the streets of Downtown Seattle. Followed by floats, costumed characters and local community Page 2 The Portland Skanner november 23, 2011 Saturday november 26 MAgIC IN THE MARkET DECkS PIkE PlACE MARkET. Products and historic traditions. Pike Place Market grows even more colorful when thousands of lights are turned on all at once. 5 p.m. Pike Place Market. monday november 28 CHRISTMAS CARNIVAl! This fun-for-all community event will bring out the Christmas spirit in both the young and the young at heart. Magicians, balloon twisters, face painters and much more. Free. Noon – 5 p.m. The Westin Seattle. friday december 2 gREAT FIggY PuDDINg STREET CORNER CAROlINg COMPETITION! This is an annual fundraiser for the Pike Market Senior Center & Downtown Food Bank. This event provides free family entertainment and is the biggest single musical holiday event in Seattle. 5 – 8:30 p.m. Westlake Center & Pine street between 3rd & 7th Avenues. Suggested $10 donation. Saturday december 3 THE NORTHWEST YOuTH HARP ENSEMBlE PERFORMS AT THE SEATTlE PuBlIC lIBRARY! Members of the NW Youth Harp Ensemble will perform holiday favorites from 3 — 4 p.m. at the Ballard Branch location, 5614 22nd Ave. NW
