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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.