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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.
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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
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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