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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
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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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.