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Teen Tech Summit
Needs Adult Volunteers
The next iUrban Teen Tech Summit is less
than two weeks away, Oct. 20, 7:30 – 5
p.m., and organizers are looking for adult
volunteers. The teens need the direction of
someone who cares about them and some-
one who can help them see their potential.
This year’s Summit will kick off with a
robotics presentation where we will put the
team members together with their team
leaders.
It is a big day for the teens. Organizers
hope you will share it with them. It will be
great for the kids, great for the community
and great for iUrban. This summit is at
Washington State University in Vancouver,
and WSU is ready to welcome everyone.
The volunteers will gather at 7 a.m. for a 20-
minute training and logistics meeting. After
that, those who are working with the teens,
will go out and meet your teams. It’s a fast
paced day that is inspiring and energizing.
Here is the link to sign up to
volunteer. http://iurbanwsu.eventbrite.com/
Check out the website at http://www.iurban-
tech.com
WSU Vancouver Hosts
Civil War Lecture with
Award-Winning Author
David Blight
The history department at Washington
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State University Vancouver hosts, “The
Hold of the Civil War on the American
Imagination, Past and Present” at 7 p.m.
Oct. 18 in the Dengerink Administration
building, room 110.
The event features a lecture, reception and
book signing with David Blight, a professor
of American history at Yale University and
the director of the Gilder Lehrman Center
for the Study of Slavery, Resistance and
Abolition. The event is free and open to the
public.
Presented by The Castles Endowment
Lecture and the Washington State Historical
Society, in conjunction with the Washougal
School District-WSU Vancouver Teaching
American History Project, the lecture will
explore how Americans remember the trau-
ma and repercussions of the Civil War.
Blight is the author of numerous award-
winning books, including “Race and
Reunion: The Civil War in American Mem-
ory,” “A Slave No More: Two Men Who
Escaped to Freedom” and “American Ora-
cle: The Civil War in the Civil Rights Era.”
He is currently writing a biography of Fred-
erick Douglass, which will be published in
2013.
This annual program is free and open to
the public and is followed by questions, dis-
cussions and an informal reception. The lec-
ture is funded by the James B. Castles
Endowment, provided by the M.J. Murdock
Charitable Trust.
WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E.
Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street
exit from either I-5 or I-205 and is accessi-
ble via C-Tran bus service. Parking is free
for this event.
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Business Expert Speaks
Sarah Mensah, COO of the
Portland Trail Blazers, speaks
about
business
development at the Oregon
Columbia Chapter of the
International Association of
Business
Communicators
Oct. 18, from 11:30 a.m. – 1
p.m. at the Benson Hotel,
309 Southwest Broadway
Ave. She will talk on
Transforming a Brand: How
the Portland Trail Blazers
Reshaped Their Image.
Through different head
coaches,
general
managers
and
team
presidents, Mensah has
been a constant for the
organization for nearly 20
years, as the Portland Trail
Blazers have taken on
different faces, literally and
figuratively. She has helped
guide the organization
through
nearly
every
challenge imaginable, and
now serves as the team’s
chief operating officer. She
will share the path they took
to transform their brand at
this luncheon. Register at
www.or.iabc.com/
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B ULLETIN B OARD
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Friday October 12
WORSHIP IN PINK. Worship in Pink is an
opportunity for Congregations of all faiths to help
raise awareness about breast cancer. 6:30 p.m.
Community A.M.E. Zion Church, 3605 East 13th
St. Vancouver, WA. For more call 360-693-4566.
Friday – Monday October 12 – 15
FALL BOOK SALE TO SUPPORT LIBRARIES. This is the
39th annual sale by The Friends of the
Multnomah County Library. Oregon’s largest book
sale. The sale is open to Friends’ members only
on Friday 6 – 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday the
public is welcome. Saturday hours 11 a.m. – 5
p.m. Sunday hours 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Monday
hours 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Monday is 50 percent
off day. Double Tree, 1000 NE Multnomah.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, 28908 NW
Main St. Ridgefield, WA
Friday – Saturday October 19 – 20
MY FRIENDS AND MORE BAZAAR TO BENEFIT
SNOWCAP CHARITIES. Bazaar shoppers this year
will find a diverse group of artisans. The Fourth
annual seasonal event is planned at the church
location at 1700 NE 132nd Ave, Friday hours will
be 4 – 8 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. – 4
p.m.
Saturday October 13
Saturday October 20
THE ROOSEVELT BOOSTER CLUB BOTTLE & CAN
DRIVE. Help support Roosevelt Athletic programs.
Drop off your bottles and cans to the gym
parking lot by the baseball field. If you need
them picked up please contact Coach John @
503-260-4271 or email tteuscher6@hotmail.com
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS. Spread the word on
this very valuable community service for NE PDX.
Free health screenings, dental exams and tons of
health fitness nutrition demos. Fun for the whole
family. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ambridge Center, 1333
NE MLK, Jr. Blvd.
Saturday – Sunday October 20 -21
21JUNE PROVIDES A CONCERT IN FUN VENUE TO
SUPPORT STUDENTS ATTENDING OUTDOOR SCHOOL.
Concert is free – donations accepted: Jean
Czuba and Ray Vondiver, of the acoustic duo
21june will be playing live music at Velo Cult Bike
Shop located at 1969 NE 42nd Ave. 7 p.m. to
help raise money for Outdoor School which is
scheduled for a week in November 2012.
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Saturday – Sunday October 13 – 14
BIRDFEST NATURE FESTIVAL. Birdfest is the only time
the general public is able to visit this area for a
unique wildlife viewing. Children’s activities in
downtown Ridgefield, guided bird and nature
walks, craft stations and more.10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
RAISE A RUCKUS RUMMAGE SALE. Come shop at
Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party’s
biggest annual fundraiser and support
community activists. Saturday Oct. 20, 9 a.m. – 5
p.m. Sunday Oct.21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. At the
Bread and Roses Center, 6834 NE Glisan.