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Local News COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS Free Health Services Limited Free Services Monthly at Zoom- Care on North Mississippi Avenue A Portland ZoomCare clinic is offering 20 free medical appointments a month, limited to the second Thursday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. at the 3872 N. Mississippi Ave. clinic. The founders of ZoomCare, in conjunc- tion with the nonprofit Coalition of Community Health Clinics, have set up a foundation that allows “ZoomCare Free Nights” for vulnerable adults and children. ZoomCare providers will be available for medical check-ups and diagnosis and treat- ment of certain illnesses and injuries, including acute ailments such as coughs and colds, urinary tract infections and minor wounds and rashes; unable to diagnose or treat sexually transmitted diseases or any type of mental illness; testing for illnesses and conditions like strep throat or blood sugar; unable to perform X-rays; dispensing of common medications such as antibiotics; if a needed medication isn’t available, pre- scriptions can be written to a local pharmacy. Providers will do their best to find prescriptions at the $4 pharmacy rate. The Mississippi Avenue clinic doors will open at 5:45 p.m. on free night. An allot- ment of 20 open appointments will be scheduled on a first-come first-served basis. After patients arrive at the clinic, they will be registered for a 15-minute visit with one of the clinic providers. Patients are asked to bring photo identification. No other docu- mentation is required. For more information call 503-684-8252. Aug. 24. Lunches will be provided from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. daily at the Housing Authority’s Rockwood site, at 19045 SE Yamhill; and from 12 – 1 p.m. daily at the Sequoia site at 247 SE 160 in Portland. For more information call Debra Lorenzo at 503-267-7490. Juneteenth Parade and Festival June 16 On Saturday, June 16, "Juneteenth," is celebrated in Portland with a "Freedom Parade" at 11 a.m. down Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, from NE Jarrett to NE Russell Streets. This year's Grand Marshall is former Oregon State Sen. Avel Gordley. The parade ends at the Legacy Emanuel Hospital’s grass field at NE Vancouver Avenue at NE Graham Street, where the Festival runs from 12 to 6 pm. There will be delicious foods, musical artists, special guest speakers, arts and craft vendors, a play area of bounce houses for children, and much more. This event is free to the public. Sponsors of this year's activities include Legacy Health Systems, City of Portland, Northwest Natural, Portland State Universi- ty, Multnomah County Library, OregonLive.Com, Christopher’s Gourmet Grill, Passin Art Theater, Portland Ice Cream Company. For more information, contact Doris Rush, JuneteenthOregon chair, at 503-764- 8836, or visit www.juneteenthoregon.com. Free Summer Lunch Program East Portland Rotarians Step Up Efforts to End Human Trafficking Volunteers of America Oregon hosts the summer food service program at two Hous- ing Authority sites, Sequoia Square and Rockwood Station. The lunches are provid- ed to community residents who are 18 or under. The program runs from June 18 to Members of Eastside Rotary Clubs and Rotaract are combating human trafficking prevalent in the Portland area by flooding hotels and motels with thousands of small soap bars labeled with a National Traffick- ing Hot-Line number 1-888-3737-888. C O M Junior Rose Parade M U N I T The sun turned out along with hundreds of spectators to watch children march in the Rose Festival’s Junior Parade. The Chargettes from Humbolt K- 8 chanted and danced to the delight of the crowd -- their last event before their school closes forever. Still to come in this year’s Rose Festival: Lloyd Center Rose Show, June 7 and 8; The Grand Floral Parade, Saturday June 9; and Dragon Boat Races June 9 and 10. Trafficked victims can call that phone number for help from local law enforcement to move them to safety. Soap bars also may end up traveling to other cities because pimps often relocate their victims (girls and boys aged 12-17) to major events that attract large numbers of men. Rotarians also have been asking business- es, bowling alleys, bus and train stations and truck stops to display anti-trafficking posters. And contact is also being made with area schools to display posters there. There are also stickers for display with the National Trafficking Hot Line number in public restrooms and other suitable loca- tions. Y C A L E N This weekend, there will be a Walk to End Human Trafficking on Sat., June 9 begin- ning at 3 pm at the Art Museum (901 SW Salmon). The march will move to Pioneer Courthouse Square, City Fair and back to the Art Museum. In the fall, focus will be on education, awareness and legislation that may be intro- duced in the 2013 state Legislature and with city/county legislation. Rotarians plan to continue and expand the S.O.A.P. (Save our Adolescence from Prostitution) Project dur- ing Rose Festival 2013. For information contact Dana Clark 503- 761-6397 D A R P ORTLAND 2012 B ULLETIN B OARD refreshments (21 and older) Guardian Real Estate Office, 710 NW 14th Ave. Second Floor. 6 – 8 p.m. Friday June 8 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 June 7 CPR AWARENESS DAY. Learn how to save a life with hands-only “Sidewalk CPR.” FREE Director, 816 SW Park Ave. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. NATIVE PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDS NIGHT. A networking event for Native American Professional and Friends. All welcome to this event to build relationships and generate connections. Join us for light snacks and Page 2 The Portland Skanner June 6, 2012 KAROKE KICK-OFF TO SUMMER. Summer is almost here so let’s welcome it with summer time hits! Gather your family & friends and start rehearsing your favorite tunes. 6 – 8 p.m. Mt. Scott Community Center, 5530 SE 72nd Ave. National Historic Site. Vancouver, WA Sunday June 10 MIKE CARTAN BOAT RACES. The Dairy Farmers of Oregon Milk Carton Boat Races offers a memorable day for participants and spectators alike. 11 a.m. Westmoreland Park Casting Pond, SE McLoughlin Blvd. & Bybee Blvd. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy all the fun! Saturday June 16 Saturday June 9 ROSE FESTIVAL GRAND FLORAL PARADE. 2012 marks the hundredth time this parade icon has taken to the streets of Portland. Find your seats early and enjoy the fun! Parade starts at 10 a.m. from the Memorial Coliseum and goes to downtown Portland. OREGON EVERY STEP WALK. Awareness walk for Expanded Newborn Screening. Come out and support this great organization. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Welcome ceremony, casual walk, food and activities, giveaways and discounted ride bracelets $10 registration fee. Oaks Park Amusement 9 a.m. – Noon. FOURTH ANNUAL GET OUTDOORS DAY. This year’s event is a blend of Get Outdoors Day and two National fee-free days, and entrance to the Fort will be free all day. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. There will be a climbing wall, fishing pond, try archery and disc golf with much more. Fort Vancouver BE A PART OF THE RACE FOR JUSTICE. Hosted at the beautiful Madeleine Parish, 3123 NE 24th Ave. Kid’s fun run, 9:45 a.m. 5K run/walk 10:15 a.m. Then stay after the race for prizes, pizza & drinks. For more information contact Courtney Dunleavy at cdunleavy@salcgroup.org
