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COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS
anticipation of the new school year.
For more information go to www.salva-
tionarmymoorestreet.com.
On Aug. 30, OPAL’s Bus Riders Unite
will hold a New Orleans-style funeral
march in downtown Portland in response to
TriMet’s Sept. 1 fare increase, service cuts
and the elimination of the free rail zone. The
event is from 2-6 p.m. at Pioneer Square.
For
more
information
go
to
www.opalpdx.org.
Free Backpacks &
Health Checkups
Everyone knows “free” is a good thing.
And on Saturday, Sept. 1 is the First Annu-
al Free Community Health & Back-to-
School Extravaganza, by The Salvation
Army Moore Street Center, KiDazzle, Self
Enhancement Inc., and several local health
organizations. This health and back-to-
school extravaganza will be held at The Sal-
vation Army Moore Street Worship &
Community Center, at 5335 N Williams
Ave., from 2 to 5 p.m.
The theme is “Path to Wellness Head to
Toe,” and participants will be able to visit
local health and wellness provider booths
for various check-ups, and children will
receive a back-to-school backpack filled
with school supplies. A free BBQ will also
be provided by the Freemasons of Portland.
KiDazzle, a non-profit that supports youth
wellness and education, along with support
from Target, Freemasons, and Self-
Enhancement Inc., will be handing out
backpacks filled with school supplies in
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Shop With a Cop
Beaverton Celebration
Parade Travels New
Route
The city’s 55th annual Beaverton Celebra-
tion Parade will follow a new route on Sat-
urday, Sept. 8 starting at 10 a.m.
The parade begins at the corner of SW
Wilson Avenue and Allen Boulevard. It then
takes SW Erickson Avenue to 5th Street,
passing by the Beaverton City Library. The
parade ends at Griffith Park near Beaverton
City Hall.
This year’s grand marshals will be local
Olympians, including Mariel Zagunis, a
two-time gold medalist fencer and team
USA’s opening ceremonies flag bearer.
For more information about the 2012 Cel-
ebration Parade, including a route map, or to
see pictures from previous Celebration
Parades, please visit www.BeavertonOre-
gon.gov/Parade.
Senior Studies Institute
Offers Classes for
Retirees
“Learning never exhausts the mind.” So
said Leonardo Di Vinci and so say the more
than 325 member of Senior Studies Institute
of Portland Community College.
Now in its 21st year, SSI offers 35 classes
and six current events sessions at six sites
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PHOTO COURTESY PORTLAND POLICE SUNSHINE DIVISION
Bus Riders Unite Day of
Action on TriMet Fares
Portland Police Bureau’s annual Shop with a Cop brought schoolkids and
officers together last week at the Gateway Fred Meyer. The Sunshine
Division was the most significant funder to the event and provided 65
percent of the funds through its Izzy’s Kids program that year round pairs
children in need with officers for a unique shopping experience.
each term. The classes are, unlike most col-
lege programs, each only 2 hours long so
joining at any time is possible and welcome.
Fall terms offerings include Greek The-
ater, Scottish Clans, WWII Espionage,
Genealogy, Folk Art, A Parkinson’s Disease
forum, Maps, Internet Security, a voter
information program by the League of
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Women Voters and a host of others.
Offered every term are Poetry Fun, Book
Potpourri, Current Events and Playreading.
And all this for only $30 a year.
For information check the website at
www.pcc.edu/ssi or call Tony or Kathy at
503-228-2488.
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more. Then end the evening with a movie in the
park. 1 – 10 p.m. Mt. Scott Community Center
and Park, 5530 SE 72nd Ave.
Friday – Monday August 31 – September 3
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
Thursday August 30
OREGON VOICES CONVERSATION PROJECT SERIES.
Emily Drew, “White Out.” The future of Racial
Diversity in Oregon. Event begins at 6 p.m. in the
Oregon Historical Society Pavilion Free Admission.
PLAZA PALOOZA PRESENTS PORTLAND’S OWN
QUARTERFLASH. Quarterflash will perform at the
last Plaza Palooza. Free live music, Ice cold
drinks of all kinds and wonderful food. 5 – 7 p.m.
Oregon Convention Center, 777 Martin Luther
King, Jr. Blvd.
Friday August 31
END OF SUMMER BASH! Enjoy open swim, outdoor
water activities, food, music, crafts and much
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ART OF THE BOULEVARD FESTIVAL. The festival is a
four-day event of performers by local artists as
well as the unveiling of Bobbi Fouther’s
commissioned paintings for the Regional Arts and
Culture Council. Noon – 6 p.m. McCoy
Academy, 3802 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Saturday September 1
GRAND OPENING OF THE PORTLANDIA MAIZE. The
maize will open its pathways in conjunction with
the 20th Annual Harvest Festival at the Pumpkin
Patch during this Labor Day Weekend. There will
be all kinds of family fun including free hayrides,
hay pyramids, the animal barn and much more.
Entrance admission required for the maize. 10
a.m. – 6 p.m. 16511 NW Gillihan Rd. Portland.
LABOR DAY PICNIC, PROPER STYLE @ KENTON Park:
Uniting Community Across All Lines event. BBQ,
potluck, bring your own drinks. Then enjoy
acoustic entertainment, face painting, games &
activities for all ages. Noon – 4 p.m. Kenton Park.
Free and open to the public.
Thursday September 6
THE STANDARD VOLUNTEER EXPO. The Standard
supports many local and regional non-profit
organizations at the Standard Volunteer Expo, the
Portland community has the opportunity to learn
about them all. Come sign up to volunteer with
the organization of your choice. 11 a.m. – 1:30
p.m. Pioneer Courthouse Square.
Friday September 7
PHINNEY FARMERS MARKET. There is always a
wonderful array of fresh fruit, vegetables and
other locally made food as well as several
exciting options for on-the-spot enjoyment. 3
p.m. Phinney Neighborhood Center Gallery, 6532
Phinney Ave. N.
Saturday September 8
THE GIFT OF LITERACY 2012. Come celebrate
International Literacy Day with organizations that
can help you with Reading, citizenship, GED
preparation & learning English. Central Library,
801 SW 10th Ave. 1 – 4 p.m.
MADISON FESTIVAL IN THE PARK. This is a fundraiser
that will benefit participating organizations in
Madison High School. Enjoy a concert, craft fair,
and a families market and much more things for
kids to do and enjoy some good food too. Noon
– 5 p.m. Glenhaven Park.