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Local News COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS Soul Stroll Benefit for the African American Health Coalition The Soul Stroll, the African American Health Coalition’s 10th Annual Wellness Walk, is on Saturday, Aug. 18 at Wilshire Park at NE 33rd and Skidmore Streets, start- ing at 8:30 a.m. with fun family activities, food, massage and more. The short walking course is 1.5 miles, while the longer is 3.3 miles. The 8th AAHC’s annual Health Dispari- ties Luncheon, Sunday, Aug. 19, brings together health professionals, organizations, and community members to learn about health disparities among African Ameri- cans. Now in its 17th year, the annual Wellness Village, starting at 9 a.m. Sunday at 1333 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., is a free event open to the public that brings together clinics, health organizations, and the com- munity to promote health education and provide free health screenings in a fun, live- ly environment. For more information go to www.aahc- portland.org. Bank of America Plans Homeowner Assistance Event in Tigard Bank of America hosts a free homeowner assistance event Thursday, Aug. 23 through C O M Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Embassy Suites Portland Washington Square. The event is free and runs 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Customers attending the event will be able to sit down face-to-face with a Bank of America specialist and discuss their current situation and determine what solutions are available to them through foreclosure avoidance programs. Bank of America customers can register to participate by going online to www.banko- famerica.com/homeownerevent or call 1.855.201.7426 (toll-free). Appointments are available from 8:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. daily. A full list of documentation based on var- ious customer situations is available online at www.bankofamerica.com/home- ownerevent. A New ‘Portlandia?’ Bonamici Hosts Town Hall Meetings for Senior Citizens Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) plans a series of town hall meetings around the First Congressional District focused on issues that impact senior citizens. Information about government programs to assist sen- iors with housing, retirement, and financial issues will also be available. The meetings are open to the public and attendees are encouraged to arrive early to ensure seating. No RSVPs are required. Refreshments will be served. The meetings are scheduled from Mon- day, Aug. 20, through Friday, Aug. 24. Call 503-326-2901 with any questions. M U N I T “Super Chill - The Adventures of Greg & Vin,” is a new Internet comedy that puts Portland center stage as two apparent misfits, a British filmmaker and an American actor, meet on a park bench in Portland and begin a friendship through a shared desire to make the world a better place. Directed by award-winning British filmmaker Greg Ash, the improvisational comedy features Ash and Portland native Vin Shambry playing fictionalized versions of themselves. The first season features six episodes, each seven minutes in length, which will be released weekly beginning Monday, Aug. 27 at vimeo.com/superchill. Y C A L E N D A R P ORTLAND 2012 B ULLETIN B OARD http://www.sharevancouver.org/events.hoops-on- the-river Portland Library. 5:30 – 7:45 p.m. 512 N. Killingsworth St. at Commercial, 2nd floor meeting room. Saturday August 18 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 Friday August 17 SUBS ON THE SLOUGH. Join the Portland Water Bureau and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a free lunchtime tour, learn about protecting Portland’s underground drinking water source. This is a free event for children 10 and up. 11:30 a.m. —1 p.m. Columbia Slough Trailhead, 16650 NE Airport Way. Saturday – Sunday August 18 – 19 HOOPS ON THE RIVER. 3 on 3 basketball event to benefit SHARE and the hungry and homeless of Vancouver. 22 half courts set up 20 minute games. For details please see website. Volunteers and players needed. Vancouver Landing along the Waterfront. Page 2 The Portland Skanner August 15, 2012 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. Monday August 20 FREE ICE CREAM FROM PORTLAND’S OWN 50 LICKS. During this event 1,250 min ice cream cones will be given away for free! Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to be sure to get their favorite flavor while supplies last. 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. Portland Transit Mall. Downtown Portland. Tuesday August 21 PASS THE WORD. An informational session about working for 9-1-1, will be held at the North Friday – Saturday August 24 -25 LOCAL SOUL FOOD HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL CRAWFISH FEED FUNDRAISER. Po’ Shines will feature a variety of crawfish inspired dishes. The festival will also feature local music, artists, and honor community members and businesses who are also striving to make a true difference in the Kenton area. For more info and to reserve your plate call Po’Shines at 503-978-9000. Po’ Shines is located at 8139 N. Denver. Saturday August 25 POWELL’S BOOKS CELEBRATES 41 YEARS WITH A BLOCK PARTY. As part of the month long celebration the block party will take place on Couch St. between 10th and 12th Ave. from 2 to 9 p.m. It will be an event filled with authors, music and games. This party is free and open to the public. Sunday August 26 3RD ANNUAL 42ND STREET FAIR. Come join the fun! Head to 42nd and Alberta Court for live music, kids activities, vendor booths and much more. Noon – 5 p.m. Parade gets it all started off at noon at 42nd and NE Killingsworth.
