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Local News COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS Portland students are holding a special event honoring four local activists of color at the 3rd Annual Portland Peace Prize, 5 – 8 p.m. on Friday, May 25, at the Mercy Corps Building, 43 SW Naito Parkway. Students from Lincoln High School’s Peace Studies class and Madison High School’s Leadership class have selected finalists Mark Jackson, of REAP Inc (Reaching and Empowering All People); Jeri Sundvall-Williams of the City of Port- land’s Office of Neighborhood Involvement; Kayse Jama, of Center for Intercultural Organizing; and Ronault (Polo) Catalani of the City of Portland’s Office of Equity and Human Rights. This is the third year for the Portland Peace Prize, and the first time the project is a collaborative effort between two of Port- land’s high schools. Last year, Jefferson High School students organized it. In 2010, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Public Charter HS led the effort. For more info contact Brady Bennon at 503-778-0082, or bbennon@pps.net. Kathleen Saadat ‘On Being Black in Portland’ Being Black in Portland and in America- Pre and Post Trayvon Martin,” Wednesday, May 30, at noon at the 3400 U.S. Bancorp Tower, 111 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Portland. The event comes with lunch and there is a charge for tickets; for more information call Michelle Bombet Minch at 971-235-8608 Members Needed for Advisory Council on Medicaid Collaborative The Tri-County Medicaid Collaborative (TCMC) is seeking applicants for its Com- munity Advisory Council. The organization is seeking certification as a coordinated care organization (CCO) as authorized by the Oregon Legislature. The Community Advisory Council (CAC) is chartered by the Tri-County Medicaid Col- laborative (TCMC) Board of Directors to advise and make recommendations to it on the strategic direction of the organization. The CAC will help the TCMC remain responsive to consumer and community health needs. The CAC is intended to enable consumers, which will comprise a majority of the CAC, to take an active role in improving their own health and that of their family and community members. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm June 8th, 2012. Decisions will be commu- nicated the week of July 16, 2012. Find out more and download an applica- tion at www. tricountycollaborative.org/. The, Oregon Area Jewish Committee hosts Kathleen D. Saadat to speak “On C O M East Portland Hearing M U N I T PHOTO BY HELEN SILVIS Madison and Lincoln High School Students Present Portland Peace Prize Winner Supporters of Fulton Community Center lobby Parks Commissioner Nick Fish May 17 at a budget hearing at the David Douglas School District offices. Speakers at the hearing also advocated for safety net services, parks bureau staff, the Regional arts and Culture Council and Buckman pool. The community center, the pool and parks jobs were cut in the mayor’s proposed budget. Y C A L E N D A R P ORTLAND 2012 B ULLETIN B OARD www.ouvcommunityoutreach.org or call 503-546- 7499. Friday May 25 PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL. Kick off the Portland Rose Festival by going to the opening of the CITY FAIR at Waterfront Park! 5 – 11 p.m. 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 Thursday May 24 SEY HEY! AT LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER’S ATRIUM. Partners in Diversity invites you to attend SEY HEY! Legacy Health, the event sponsor will be hosting SEY HEY in their beautiful and elegant Atrium for this event. 5:30 – 8 p.m. SHARING IDEAS GRASSROOTS PROJECTS STARTED BY NEIGHBORS. Celebrate the positive things happening in the community! Sharing Ideas showcases the positive efforts of neighbors, groups and organizations throughout Portland. 6 – 8 p.m. June Key Delta Center, 5940 N. Albina St. Register to attend on-line at Page 2 The Portland Skanner May 23, 2012 Saturday & Sunday May 26 – 27 NWCAT AND MACY’S PARTNERS TO COMMEMORATE NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN’S DAY. Free digital finger printing & photos, resource expo and treats. Event is free for the entire family! 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Both days. Macy’s Westfield Shopping Mall, 8208 NE Vancouver Mall Dr. Monday May 28 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY AT THE CLARK COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL AT VANCOUVER BARRACKS. More than 30 organizations are represented by CMAC, an inclusive organization serving all of Clark County. The fun and festivities get started at 11 a.m. at the Clark County War Memorial located on Fort Vancouver Way at Vancouver Barracks. Tuesday May 29 PORTLAND JOB FAIR. Meet face-to-face with top employers at the National Career Fairs Job fair. Attendance is free for job seekers. Free resume reviews will be available. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Red Lion Hotel on the River, 909 N. Hayden Island Dr. Friday June 1 FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS RETURN’S TO PORTLAND’S LIVING ROOM. The 28th annual Festival of Flowers celebration officially opens June 1 in the heart of downtown Portland. Pioneer Courthouse Square. Saturday June 2 STARLIGHT PARADE. Be sure to get your seats early and watch all the Starlight Parade runners before the parade starts at 8:30 p.m. in downtown Portland. THE SPRING FLING DANCE. Good music, 50/50 split raffle drawing, good food. Advance tickets are $10 ($15 at the door) Music by DJ PAPA Chuck. Proceeds to benefit the ELKS Lodge 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Must be 21 years old Elks Lodge 6 N. Tillamook St. Portland.
