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Local News COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS OHSU Students Offer Free Health Screenings for Uninsured, Underinsured Oregonians Animal Crimes More than 100 Oregon Health & Science University student volunteers will provide free health screenings to uninsured and underinsured Oregonians during the university's annual “Health Screening Fair.” The annual fair is held with the weekly free meal service “Potluck in the Park” in O'Bryant Square, Sunday, March 11, 9 a.m. and includes free: Blood pressure checks General medical exams Medication counseling (bring prescriptions) Vision and hearing exams Diabetes screening and foot exams Hygiene and first aid kits Hair cuts Dental exams, extractions and fillings Pet care, including general exams, flea and de-worming and vouchers to veterinary clinics to obtain vaccines Women's health advice Resources for homeless youth also will be available. Oregon Humane Society Animal crimes investigator Austin Wallace with Buddy, rescued last year from an abusive situation. The OHS held a national conference this week on fighting crimes against animals, featuring experts on neglect, dogfighting, animal abuse, and how crimes against animals can be an indicator of crimes against people – especially child and spousal abuse. Find out more at their website, www.oregonhumane.org Muslim Leaders to Speak on Islamic Traditions and Women’s Rights C O M M U PHOTO BY LISA LOVING Representatives from the Muslim community will speak March 11 and 18 at First Congregational United Church of Christ, Port- land, and share information about traditions and practices in Islam. Arif Humayun, author of “Connivance by Silence,” will speak Sunday, March 11, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., about the many tra- ditions of Islam. The following Sunday, March 18, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., he will be joined by Dr. Shanaz Tejani-Butt and they will speak together about human rights in Islam and women’s rights. Both presenta- tions will be in the Fellowship Hall of First Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park Avenue, Portland. The presentations are sponsored by First Congregational Unit- ed Church of Christ, Portland, and the Circle of Peace. More information is available at 503-228-7219 and www.uccport- land.org N I T Y C A L E N D A R P ORTLAND 2012 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 March 10 THE UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION NATIONWIDE EVENT. This promotion is to get kids playing tennis. March into Tennis Play Days that will provide kids of all skill levels the opportunity to experience the fun. 9 a.m. – Noon St. John’s Racquet Center, 7519 N. Burlington. Page 2 The Portland Skanner March 7, 2012 GIRL SCOUTS 100TH ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF. Be a part of the Northwest’s largest friendship circle, explore Girl Scout activities and stock up on your favorites at the last chance cookie sale and more. 10 a.m. Pioneer Courthouse Square. WEEK OF PRAYER FOR THE HEALING OF AIDS Balm in Gilead brunch, complimentary breakfast, 10-12 noon, Trinity Full Gospel Pentecostal Church, 4801 NE 19th Ave, Portland 97211 Sunday March 11 WEEK OF PRAYER FOR THE HEALING OF AIDS Balm in Gilead Worship Service 3:30pm Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church 5828 NE 8th Ave, Portland 97211 LAURELHURST COMMUNITY CENTER TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE. Laurelhurst Community Center invites the public to join the staff for coffee, tea, juice and treats to celebrate the new community center hours, permanent staff and spring programs. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 4554 NE 41st St. Thursday March 15 HOME REPAIR WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS. Free resources in the community to help with major and minor repairs. Join us and have an opportunity to win a gift card. 2 – 4 p.m. O.A.M.E. 4134 N. Vancouver Ave. For more info call 503-288-2923 ext 133 Tuesday March 13 Saturday March 17 WHITE ALLIES: HOW TO BE A FRIEND WITH AND FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR. A panel of presentations, following the presentations the audience will break into small discussion groups to talk over the evenings subjects. Free for all ages. 7 p.m. doors open at 6 p.m. Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave. MURPHY’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE! Hillsboro’s 34th annual St. Patrick’s Parade. The parade starts at 11 a.m. at Hare Field. The Hillsboro Boys and Girls club will host games for the kids and these activities take place at the Hillsboro Civic Center Plaza between 1st and 2nd on Main St. in downtown Hillsboro.
