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Local News COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS Asthma Educators Conference This year, the Association of Asthma Edu- cators (AAE) will be hosting its National Convention in Portland from August 3 -5, including an Aug. 3 Asthma Education Workshop targeted to about 50 African American Women from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Highland Christian Center, located at 7600 NE Glisan St., Portland 97213. The work- shop will include: a brief introduction, lunch and two discussion/ break-out ses- sions. Child care will be provided. Please help spread the word. An analysis of current asthma data shows that African American women are one of the most highly affected populations. Contact Charles A. McGee at charles@jhillclinic.org or Trinity Bernier- Nachtwey at bern7557@pacificu.edu for more information. Free Medical, Dental Services Aug. 4 The Compassion NORTH+PORTLAND free medical and dental clinic is Saturday, Aug. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roo- sevelt High School, 6941 North Central St. Services include: MEDICAL: Routine medical examinations, immunizations, medication, consultations with pharmacists, youth sports physicals, diabetic foot care; DENTAL SERVICES: Dental exams, cleaning, emergency treatment, extractions, fillings and simple denture repairs; includ- ing a free single-tooth denture made onsite; OPTICAL: Eye exams, free glasses and eye glass repair; And haircuts. Information will also be available about social services. There will be children’s activities and a free meal pro- vided. Compassion North Portland is a collection of local churches, community volunteers, and health professionals working together to bring health and dental care to members of the community who are uninsured, underinsured, or unable to obtain treatment. Find out more at www.compassioncon- nect.com or call 503-975-0258. 23rd Annual Home Paint and Repair-a-Thon REACH Community Development, a local nonprofit affordable housing develop- er, will join together with 250 community volunteers at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4 at Patton Square Park (N. Interstate and N. Emerson Ave.) to provide free home repairs for low income seniors and disabled Port- landers. The 23rd Annual Paint & Repair-a-thon will revitalize 20 homes in North and North- east Portland, providing critical repairs including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and basic health-safety. For more info go to www.reachcdc.org. Ceasefire Oregon Gun Turn-In On Aug.18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., citi- zens may turn in unwanted firearms at a gun turn-in at the Memorial Coliseum at the North Benton Parking Lot, 300 North Win- ning Way in Portland’s Rose Quarter. Gun owners will receive a $75 Fred Meyer gift card for turning in a working gun (limit 3 gift cards but gun owners may turn in more than three guns). Inoperable guns, BB guns and pellet guns may be exchanged for a $5 Burgerville gift card. All firearms must be unloaded and stored in the trunk of your car. No questions asked. When asked why people would turn in a gun, Ceasefire Oregon Education Founda- tion President Julie Wheeler stated, “People relinquish firearms for many reasons. Some would rather have the $75 gift card, some are unable to securely store the firearm. Some families are concerned about children Fall of Fame The Oregon Music Hall of Fame will honor Mt. Hood Community College’s Calvin Walker for his pivotal role in the Portland music scene. A musician in the Portland area since the late sixties, Walker now works in the Academic Advising and Transfer Center at MHCC, where he helps students reach their goals. Walker is a jazz musician and plays keyboard, drums and trumpet and sings with various groups throughout the area. He has played with Carl Smith and the Natural Gas Company, Cruise Control, Shirley Nanette and in his own band first called Calvin and the Conquerors Orchestra. He has opened for the innovative trumpet player Miles Davis, as well as the Temptations and Lou Rawls. “It’s a great honor to be inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame,” says Walker. “With all the thousands of musicians in Oregon, just to be recognized is really cool.” The induction ceremony and concert will take place Oct. 6, 7 p.m. at the Aladdin Theatre. Walker will perform with an all-star band that evening. For more information go to omhof.org. or depressed family members accessing weapons, and many folks understand that a family is actually much safer without a firearm in the home. This year, we are encouraging people to turn in their firearms as an expression of sorrow and outrage over the suicides, homicides and mass shootings like the one we just witnessed in Aurora, Colorado.” Ceasefire Oregon Education Foundation has collected more than 7,500 weapons since 1994. All weapons collected are melt- ed down. For more information call Ceasefire Ore- gon at 503-220-1669 or visit www.cease- fireoregon.org. s & C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R P ORTLAND 2012 B ULLETIN B OARD 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 DIVISION/CLINTON STREET FAIR AND PARADE. Featuring live music, events, family fun and much more. Celebrate funky charm of one of SE Portland’s oldest neighborhoods at the 20th annual street fair. Parade kicks-off at 10:45 a.m. at the corner of Division and 50th and travels to New Seasons Market. All events are free. THE 4TH ANNUAL NW BOOK FESTIVAL. Critically acclaimed and award winning authors will be at the square to showcase new books & sign autographs. From Travel to romance, poetry to health sci-fi and memoirs. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pioneer Courthouse Square. Sunday July 29 RIVERVIEW SIX TO SUNSET CONCERT SERIES. Stone in Love – The Northwest’s #1 tribute to Journey. 6 – 8 p.m. Get there early to get your spot in the park. Esther Short Park, 6th & Esther Street. Vancouver, WA YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL CLINIC WITH THE SALEM- KEIZER VOLCANOES. Clinic is FREE for all children who have a ticket to the game. Have fun learn from the pros. Also the first 500 children attending the game/clinic will receive a FREE mini wooden bat. Advance tickets for $7 per person. Call 503-390-2225 or visit Page 2 The Portland Skanner July 25, 2012 COLUMBIA SLOUGH REGATTA. The Columbia Slough regatta returns for its annual festival in honor of Portland’s hidden waterway. Individuals and families are welcome to bring their own boat anytime from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. or you can reserve a complimentary 45 minute rental. A $7 suggested donation helps to support the Council’s Education, restoration and recreation programs. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 9387 N. Columbia Blvd. Saturday August 4 Thursday July 26 Saturday July 28 www.volcanoesbaseball.com. Exit 260B Interstate 5 South of Portland. Clinic starts at 3 p.m. after game. FOCUS EAST: GET READY. A free workshop dealing with health, job employment, law and crime prevention. Come and learn what resources are available to you. 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Midland Library Parking Lot, 805 SE 122nd Ave. Free to the public plus fun, prizes and food. FREMONT FEST 2012. The event kicks-off with a 5K
