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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
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.
Red Cross Needs
Donations Boost
The American Red Cross is encouraged
by a boost in donations since the organiza-
tion issued an emergency appeal for blood
donors. However, additional donations are
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needed to ensure an adequate supply is
available through the end of the summer.
To keep up the momentum, the organiza-
tion encourages anyone who has not yet
given blood this summer to schedule an
appointment and bring just two friends or
family members along with them.
Donors of all blood types are needed, but
eligible donors with blood type O negative,
O positive, A negative or B negative are
especially encouraged to give at this time.
Anyone who gave blood at the start of sum-
mer may be eligible to donate again as sum-
mer comes to a close.
Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-
733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to
make an appointment or for more informa-
tion. All blood types are needed to ensure a
reliable supply for patients. A blood donor
card or driver’s license, or two other forms
of identification are required at check-in.
Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with
parental permission in some states), weigh
at least 110 pounds and are in generally
good health may be eligible to donate blood.
High school students and other donors 18
years of age and younger also have to meet
certain height and weight requirements.
Softball Tournament
Benefit for HIV-
Impacted Youth
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) and Pea-
cock Productions will host the first ever Bat
‘n Rouge softball tournament, sure to
become an annual must-attend event. The
family-friendly tournament—featuring drag
queens, music, and general hilarity—will
take place 11 AM to 3 PM on August 12 at
Lillis-Albina Park. Bat ‘n Rouge will raise
funds to send HIV infected and affected
kids to Camp Starlight and build scholar-
ships for the Audria M. Edwards Scholar-
ship Fund.
The exhibition tournament features a team
of drag queens, each dressed as Marilyn
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Compassion
Rev. Frederick Woods was one of dozens of volunteers at the Compassion
North Portland healthcare event. More than 400 people received medical,
dental, vision and social services through the event. Here Rev. Woods
assists senior Bonnie Davis.
Monroe, as well as a three other archetypi-
cal LGBT groups, including: Beach Boys
(yes, men in speedos); Ambiguously Gay
Super Heroes (think tights and capes); Con-
struction Lesbians (hard hats and caution
vests). The tournament is the vehicle
though the fun is anticipated to come from
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the good-natured spectacle of the charac-
ters, peppered with comedic relief and spicy
banter. At the focus however, is the goal to
raise $25,000 for the kids. To donate before
the event and to check out the team captain
photos, visit www.batnrougepdx.org.
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P ORTLAND 2012
B ULLETIN B OARD
BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE. Join musicians,
firefighters, community leaders, family and other
friends for a celebration of the century. 1 – 4
p.m. Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis
St.
Bureau and the Columbia Slough Watershed
Council for a free lunchtime tour, learn about
protecting Portland’s underground drinking water
course. This is a free event for children 10 and
up. 11:30 a.m. —1 p.m. Columbia Slough
Trailhead, 16650 NE Airport Way.
Sunday August 12
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
Saturday August 11
ALBERTA STREET FAIR. The 15th annual Alberta
Street Fair with over 250 vendors, 3 stages of
entertainment, kids’ parade, children’s corner
and much more. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. On Alberta
Street.
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FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS. Party for the community
and their dogs. Vendors, music and food. 10
a.m. – 3 p.m. Esther Short Park Downtown
Vancouver, WA.
Tuesday August 14
SUMMER STORY TIME AT CONCORDIA University.
Summer story time for our neighborhood. Bring
your children and enjoy stories and songs from
10 – 11 a.m. Concordia University’s George R.
White Library & Learning Center, 2800 NE Liberty
St.
Friday August 17
SUBS ON THE SLOUGH. Join the Portland Water
Saturday August 18
SEAPORT CELEBRATION. Seaport Celebration is
presented by Gunderson. You will enjoy live
music and entertainment, interactive displays,
demonstrations and much more, plus $5 jet boat
rides free giveaways activities and excitement for
all ages. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Port of Portland, 11040
N. Lombard St.
Sunday August 19
INDIA FESTIVAL. The India Festival is filled with
tastes, sounds and sights of India. Come down
and enjoy live music, dancing, food and
entertainment throughout the day. This is an all
day event for all ages to enjoy. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Pioneer Courthouse Square. Downtown Portland.