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Local News COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS Healthcare Events for Immigrant Families, Local Community The African Partnership for Health (APH) and OHSU’s Global Health Cen- ter hosts four free health clinics at Lutheran Community Services North- west. Faculty and student representatives from the four OHSU schools and the Casey Eye Institute will provide med- ical, dental and vision screenings for low-income, uninsured refugees, immi- grants and community members. They will check eyes and vision, teeth and mouth, blood pressure, provide brown- bag medicine checks and provide referrals for free or low cost medical follow up. Participants should bring all of their medications with them to the clinic. The clinics will take place on four Saturdays this spring. The clinics will run from 10am-2pm on April 14, April 28, May 5 and May 19, at Lutheran Community Services, 605 SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. For more information call Ahmed Iya at 503-944-9313 or e-mail him at aiya@lcsnw.org. Here’s Another Reason to Celebrate Fridays — FAFSA Free help for Mt. Hood Community College students filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a necessary step to receiving col- lege financial aid from federal and state governments), is each Friday through June, from 1-2 p.m., C O M The college’s experts from the Finan- cial Aid Office invite current and prospective students and their families to the computer lab in room AC2554 where they can get one-on-one help with FAFSA. To join a TGIF party, students should bring their 2011 IRS tax returns, 2011 end-of-year pay stubs (if tax returns are not yet completed), current value of assets, social security number (and those of their parents if student is a dependent), driver’s license and alien registration card (if applicable). MHCC’s Gresham Campus is located at 26000 SE Stark St. Parking permits are required and may be purchased for $3 at ticket kiosks located by the flag- poles and gym. Youth Job Fair at Concordia University Worksource Portland Central and over 25 organizations, schools and commu- nity groups from North-Northeast Portland invite you to join us at the NOW Youth Job Fair, Thursday, April 12, from 10 am to 2 p.m. at the Concor- dia University Hagen Campus Center, 2811 NE Holman St. This event is targeted towards the emerging young adult workforce ages 17-25 years. The skills and experience represented at this hiring event will range from entry level to skilled profes- sionals. The NOW Generation (North-North- east Portland’s Outstanding Workforce) will include job seekers looking for sea- sonal jobs, internships and regular full-time and part-time work opportuni- ties. We have worked hard to make sure M U N I T Y Winner On April 28, St. Mary’s Academy will honor three accomplished alumnae at the 10th Annual St. Mary’s Academy Awards. This year’s ceremony recognizes Aneshka Dickson, class of 1995, for Career Achievement. Dickson is the vice president and chief financial officer of Portland- based Colas Construction Inc, a family business. In September of 2010, she was the youngest person ever appointed to the prestigious Portland Development Commission by the Portland City Council. Under her leadership, Colas Construction received the Austin Family 2011 Excellence in Family Business Award. we have these represented by attending employers. For information call 503- 280-6047 or go to www.WorkingInOregon.org. Luau Fundraiser for Pacific University Tickets for Pacific University’s 52nd annual Lu’au, set for Saturday, April 14, are still available. Presented by Ná Haumána O Hawai`i, the 2012 event is themed “E Ho’olaulea Pu Kakou!” (Let’s Celebrate Together!) and includes a Hawaiian meal prior to a spectacular student-performed show featuring traditional dances and more. C A L E N Tickets are available at boxofficetick- ets.com. Prices range from $15 to $35, depending on seating and dinner choice. Pacific students receive a significant discount. The meal will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the University Center (Wash- burne Hall), and the show will follow at 6:30 p.m. in the Bill and Cathy Stoller Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the show. Specialties will be flown in from the islands including fresh pineapples, cookies, chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, leis, jellies and other treats, avail- able Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and before the show . D A R P ORTLAND 2012 B ULLETIN B OARD 5th variety show, Occupation Nation slams the new era of global uprising into a new episode of political remix videos. 8 – 11 p.m. St. Francis Dining Hall, 330 SE 11th Ave. FREE Saturday March 31 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 THE BUNNY HOP RETURNS TO THE PEARL DISTRICT FOR A 5TH YEAR. This free family event is from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Grab your Easter basket and start hopping around participating Pearl businesses for fun treats activities and prizes. Please look for the bunny poster in the windows of the participating stores. For more info go to www.exploretheperal.com for all bunny locations. Saturday & Sunday March 31 & April 1 Thursday March 29 DREAM BIG VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP. Don’t forget our volunteer workshop this Thursday. The workshop will be at the Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. Floor 6, Vancouver, WA 4 p.m. Refreshments provided by Round Table Pizza. 4 p.m. Friday March 30 WHAT SORT OF COMMUNITY DO YOU LIVE IN? Occupation Nation Premier: B Media collective’s Page 2 The Portland Skanner March 28, 2012 32ND ANNUAL TRILLUM FESTIVAL & NATIVE AND HARDY PLANT SALE. Trillium Festival also features guided tours, nature hikes, children’s activities and much more. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days. 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd. Wednesday April 4 FREE WORKSHOP FOR LOCAL ARBORISTS FROM PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION URBAN FORESTRY. City rules and regulations involving both public and privately-owned trees. Proper tree maintenance techniques & other educational opportunities. 6 – 8 p.m. Southwest Community Center, 6820 SW 45th Ave. Portland. Free and open to the public. For more info call 503-823- 4489. EGGSTRAVAGANZA. Join us for our popular and very exciting Spring Egg Hunt at Peninsula Park. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $2.50 per child ages 18 months to 5 years old. 10 – 11:30 a.m. Peninsula Park Community Center, Please bring your own basket or bag. Friday April 6 RECYCLED WORDS EXHIBIT. Evolve Gallery at the 100th Monkey Studio is proud to host. The opening evening is from 6 – 9 p.m. At the opening event there will be readings by Karen Karbo, author of ‘How Georgia Became O’Keefe.’ The event is free and open to the public. 110 SE 16th Ave. Saturday April 7 THE EGGSTRAORDINARY EGG HUNT. We will be having 3 egg hunts for egg specific groups from 9 – 11 a.m. Enjoy a pancake brunch hosted by the Mt. Scott/Arletta Neighborhood Assoc. Mt. Scott Community Center, 5530 SE 72nd Ave. Portland.
