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Local News C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R P ORTLAND 2012 B ULLETIN B OARD Rally Service Project will convene at the Seeds of Understanding Farm, 5325 N. Vancouver Ave. 12:30 – 5 p.m. WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER, FALL CELEBRATE THEM ALL. The National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts invites you to join them for their Public Day of Activities: Along with the exhibit and sales rooms our hospitality room will offer free “Make IT, Take IT” projects for children. Red Lion Jantzen Beach, 909 N. Hayden Island. No cost however, will ask if you can bring a blanket for donation. 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 public. Gavin Wright’s talk will be followed a question and answer period and reception. Gathering Room, Native American Student and Community Center, PSU, 710 SW Jackson St. Saturday May 12 AFRICAN MARIMBA CONCERT. Put on your dancing shoes and come hear six Marimba bands play high energy music Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa. Noon – 4 p.m. Portland Foursquare Church, 2830 NE Flanders St. Free for all ages. Monday May 7 Saturday May 5 THE 11TH ANNUAL NORTHWEST PET AND COMPANION FAIR. At this unique fair pets are welcome to come inside the Portland Expo Center and shop with their owners. $8 adult admission, $6 Senior, $4 kids 6 – 12, $20 family pass, free for active military and kids 0-5. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 2060 N. Marine Dr. THE DYNAMIC GEOLOGICAL HISTORY OF OREGON. McMenamins Mission Theater: Presentation by Scott Burns, Professor of Geology, PSU. 7 p.m. Free – minors welcome with adult. 1624 NW Glisan St. Monday – Tuesday May 7 – 8 FREE HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE EVENT. Customers who are currently struggling with their mortgage can sit down face-to-face with a Bank of America specialist. Bring all your information & paperwork with you. Hilton Portland & Executive Tower, 921 SW 6th Ave. Both days the hours are 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday May 6 Thursday May 10 GROUNDWORK PORTLAND AIDS IN RIVER RALLY SERVICE PROJECT. GroundWork Portland and the Muslim Community Center of Portland invite the public to a special event to help enhance urban food sites and improve storm water management in low-income minority neighborhoods. The River C O M M U Student Strike STANFORD ECONOMIST GAVIN WRIGHT TO PRESENT: THE CIVIL RIGHTS REVOLUTION IN THE SOUTH, WHO WON, WHO LOST. This event is sponsored by the Department of Economics at Portland State University, and is free and open to N I T Y C A L LISA LOVING PHOTO CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION. Join us and Jefferson High School’s MECHA program for dancing, food, family activities, and a raffle. Free for everyone and family friendly. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Peninsula Park Community Center, 700 N. Rosa Parks Way. More than a hundred students blockaded the Portland Public Schools district office on May 1, staging what they called a “symbolic” protest against school budget cuts. The teens plan another day of protest May 11. E N D A R S EATTLE 2012 include performances, food, children’s activities and much more. 1 – 5 p.m. 2524 16th Ave. S. 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 May 4 COLUMBIA CITY’S BEATWALK RETURNS. The acclaimed Beat Walk music festival returns for its 18th season. 7 – 10 p.m. in SE Seattle’s Historic Columbia City Neighborhood. CELEBRATE AMERICAN ART AND GET FREE COMICS. Free comics, featuring character ranging from Superman to Charlie Brown will be available at comic book stores throughout the world. Get yours from Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy, 14725 NE 20th St in Bellevue. All day long event while supplies last. For more information call 425-562- 2025. Tuesday May 8 WHAT WOMEN WANT: JOBS EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE. A community forum to discuss the severe impact of the Great Recession and State Budget cuts on women’s employment. 6 – 8 p.m. The Wing Luke Asian Museum, Community hall 719 S. king St. Seattle. Saturday May 5 7TH ANNUAL CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION. El Centro de la Raza invites you to their 7th annual celebration. Admission is free. Festivities will Friday May 11 WOMEN IN TRADES 33RD ANNUAL CAREER FAIR. Empowering women in non-traditional trades, jobs, contacts & skill building. 9 a.m. Fisher Page 2 The Portland and Seattle Skanner May 2, 2012 Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. Saturday May 12 YOUTH FITNESS EXPO. Free interactive event showcasing new fitness ideas to inspire you to create your own fitness lifestyle. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Edward D. Hanson Conference Center at Comcast Arena, Everett, WA. MIGRATE TO MAGNUSON PARK FOR THE 20TH INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY AND THE OPENING OF THE SHORE PONDS. Come to Magnuson Park and celebrate and learn about the amazing birds that travel thousands of miles to return to Seattle each year. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 7400 Sand Point Way NE Saturday & Sunday May 12 & 13 4TH ANNUAL PIKE PLACE MARKET FLOWER FESTIVAL. Seattle’s largest flower marketplace overflows into the streets on what is the biggest flower sales weekend of the year. Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
