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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
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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
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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.
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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.