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Local News COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS African American Suffragist Hattie Red- mond will be honored from 1 pm to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at a celebration in Lone Fir Cemetery, on Southeast 26th Street between Stark and Morrison. Former Gov. Barbara Roberts is the keynote speaker and former Sen. Avel Gordly will dedicate a headstone for the Redmond. Actors in period dress will dram- atize the story with a live history perform- ance and singing. Sponsored by Century of Action and Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery, everyone is invited to enjoy the festive atmosphere, music and catered refreshments. NAYA Housing-to- Homeownership Fair The Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) holds its 7th Annual Native American Housing-to-Homeownership Fair, Saturday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the NAYA Family Center, 5135 NE Columbia Blvd. This year’s theme is “Establishing Roots for the Seventh Generation,” and empha- sizes the importance of having a home for Native people. A home is not only a place to live, but also provides a connection to the land and the community. Homes root us to the region we live in and help provide a sense of stability, connection and well- being. The event will include the following opportunities: — Drawings for $2,500 down payment assistance grants and $400 rent or mortgage assistance grants; — Workshops on locating affordable C O M rental housing, first-time home buying, financial wellness and gardening; — The opportunity to meet with home- buying professionals, local non-profits, affordable housing providers and the HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan program; — Free lunch, children’s activities and a dance performance. For more info go to www.nayapdx.org . Health Care Victory BOLI Employer Assistance Offers New Supervisor Training The Bureau of Labor and Industries “New Supervisor Training Series,” teaches partic- ipants everything they need to know to take on supervisory or management roles in Ore- gon workplaces. The six month, one-half- day-per-month program covers all aspects of managing a team of employees according to the law—from fundamentals of handling protected leave time to coaching and moti- vating less-productive employees. BOLI’s Technical Assistance for Employ- ers Program provides training for employers and managers at all levels, from supervisors to CEOs. Most seminars focus on under- standing specific legal requirements—such as civil rights laws or protected leave provi- sions—but the program also offers cus- tomized training as well as the New Supervisor Training Series, which will run parallel sessions, totaling 18 hours over six months, in Portland and Salem. The Salem series will provide additional insights for public sector employers like local govern- ments and state agencies, although neither set of classes is limited to one type of employer. Specific details of the class and registration information are available at www.oregon.gov/BOLI/TA. Visit www.oregon.gov/BOLI for more information Rock the Ballot Concert M U N I T JERRY FOSTER Black Suffragette Honored at Cemetery When the Supreme Court ruled to uphold President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act last week, dozens of pro-health care protesters headed to Pioneer Square and changed their protest into a celebration. Ahjamu Umi of Oregon Action addressed the crowd. Weekend Rock The Ballot 2012 is aiming to be the largest voter registration drive in Oregon history. Hosted by the 19thofJune Green Chapter, this inclusive event will draw the community in with a weekend of music and entertainment. Local food and merchandise vendors side by side with political parties and public service/information booths. Free to the public, this is an opportunity for all sorts to come together for a festive summer week- end. Y C A L E N This event is to be held Saturday July 21 and Sunday July 22 from noon until dusk on the empty lots between N.E. Alberta and N.E. Sumner, N.E. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd. and N.E. Garfield. There will also be two days of music, cul- tural dancers, and guest speakers. Saturday will be full of Blues, Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop and Rock and Roll music. Sunday brings to the stage a chance to experience some of our community’s local church choirs and gospel talent. For more info visit www.rocktheballot.org. D A R P ORTLAND 2012 B ULLETIN B OARD Jean Vollum National Capital Center, 721 NW 9th Ave. Saturday July 7 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 July 5 SUNDOWN AT ECOTRUST. Protecting water, featuring Typhoon with AU. Join us at the National Capital Center for a unique series of free concerts. There will also be interactive and educational booths. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Ecotrust, Page 2 The Portland Skanner July 4th, 2012 BEN & JERRY’S CREEK FROZEN YOGURT TOUR. Ben & Jerry’s will be at Pioneer Courthouse Square from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. to sample their new line of Greek Frozen Yogurt. Thursday July 12 OREGON CONVENTION CENTER LAUNCHES PLAZA PALOOZA. Free summer concert series, on its outdoor center plaza. Curtis Salgado will kick-off this summer concert series from 5 – 7 p.m. Located at the Oregon Convention Center – Main Entrance at NE Oregon St. Saturday July 14 MISSISSIPPI STREET FAIR. The annual Mississippi Street Fair is a community building event that celebrates the neighbors, businesses and organizations that make their home in the Mississippi Ave. Neighborhood (from N. Fremont to N. Skidmore) This is an all day event. Sunday July 15 2012 COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO. Live demonstrations, Vemma Zumba, Baby Boot Camp and much more. Drawings – Free Admission, free parking. 2 – 6 p.m. Firstenburg Community Center, Community Room, 700 NE 1365th Ave. Vancouver, WA FIRST NATIONS CELEBRATION. Native American dancing, drumming, food & fry bread, arts, crafts and much more. 1 – 7 p.m. 1523 SW Sunset Blvd. For more info call 503-293-1790.
