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Local News COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS African American Homeownership Fair If you want to own your own home some day, you can start taking steps toward your goal at the African American Homeowner- ship Fair, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, at Emanuel Hospital Atrium, 501 N. Graham St. More than 50 housing professionals will be on hand to answer questions, point you to resources and lead workshops for first-time homebuyers, and seniors interested in reverse mortgages. Professionals say that despite the housing crisis, homeownership remains an important way to build family wealth. Homeowners who have suffered during the economic downturn, and are struggling to avoid foreclosure, will also find free advice and assistance at the fair. Chase fore- closure advisors will be available all day to talk to homeowners with Chase loans. To view the schedule of events visit www.aaah.org. Cascade Employers Association Workshops on Bullying and Hostile Work Environments Employers are asking for help with work- place bullying, boundaries and emotional blackmail. Two training classes will coach employers on how to manage these behav- iors: Nov. 14 in Salem and Nov. 15 in Port- C O M land. Both classes are from 9 a.m. to noon. Advance registration is required. The classes will cover: legal considera- tions, morale and engagement concerns, policy samples, specific skills to address the manipulative employee, exploration of styles and solutions, and moving toward a positive culture. Interested employers may enroll at www.cascadeemployers.com or by contact- ing Marney Roddick, 503 585-4320. UP Halloween Community Gathering Explores Magic and Meaning of Live Theater Join actors, directors, theater students and community members to enjoy live perform- ance and lively conversation as part of the August Wilson Red Door Festival, Wednes- day, Nov. 14, 6 – 7:45 p.m. at the North Portland Library, 512 NE Killingsworth St. Attendees will discuss what makes stage performance so special in a world where millions of movies, TV shows, and videos exist at our fingertips. The video with the most views will win tickets to an August Wilson Red Door Festi- val event. Attendees may also enter to win a raffle featuring a $50 gift card to Pok Pok Noi, to be drawn at the end of the event. Find out more at www.reddoorproject.org. M U N I T Local neighborhood children and children of University of Portland faculty and staff are invited to trick-or-treat through the University of Portland residence halls on Halloween night, Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. HALLoween is open to all children sixth grade and under. All children wishing to participate in HALLoween must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Picture identification is required upon check in for all parents/guardians. Access to the residence halls cannot be granted to those who do not have a picture ID. All attending will be required to check in under the tent in front of the Chiles Center. G’hosts (student escorts) will direct children and families to the residence halls. Pets are not allowed in the residence halls. If you would like more information or have questions, please contact Jon Merchant, Associate Director of Residence Life, at 503-943-7205 or merchant@up.edu. Y C A L E N D A R P ORTLAND 2012 B ULLETIN B OARD crafts, food, prizes and more. 6 – 8:30 p.m. Peninsula Park Community Center, 700 N. Rosa Parks Way. Saturday October 27 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 THE 14TH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HOMEOWNERSHIP FAIR. Free and open to the public. Visit over 40 housing professionals, attend free workshops, enter to win a $1,000 grant give- away and other great prizes! 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Legacy Emanuel Hospital Atrium, 501 N. Graham St. For more info call 503-595-3517. Wednesday October 31 HARVEST HOOPLA. Free to all and everyone is welcome: Games and activities focused on children from toddlers to elementary age kids. 6 – 8 p.m. Charles Jordan Community Center, 9009 N. Foss No registration is required. Just show up and enjoy. GET YOUR SPPOK ON! Come Trick or Treat Alberta Street. 3 – 6 p.m. We welcome all spooks, goblins, fairies, super heroes, cats and witches for tricks or treats on Halloween. Sunday October 28 Friday – Saturday November 2 – 3 Friday October 26 PORTLAND NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR. The fair which is free and open to the public and drew 12,000 students and parents last year. This is an opportunity for students and parents to get college information at no cost. Friday hours 9 a.m. – Noon, Saturday hours 1 – 5 p.m. at the Oregon Convention Center. MT. HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL SALMON FESTIVAL. The Third Annual Celebration of Salmon and the environment will be from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Multnomah Falls. Displays and information will be geared to children, but everyone is welcome to attend this fun, free event. Tuesday October 30 HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR. Carnival, concessions, prizes and more. Appropriate for ages 5 to 12. Purchase tickets at the door. 6 – 8:30 p.m. St. Johns Community Center, 8427 N. Central HALLOWEEN MONSTER MASH. Join PP&R for a frighteningly fun (and free) family event. Games, Page 2 The Portland Skanner October 24, 2012 TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL. Cooking demonstrations by Taste of Home Staff and local vendor booths provide fun and excitement at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. to visit vendors. Cooking school is from 6 – 9 p.m. Tickets are $10. Please call 1-888-624- 6228 Chinook Winds Casino Lincoln City, OR PO’SHINES IS HOSTING A CHITLIN FESTIVAL. Po’Shines will feature a variety of chitlin dishes for both seasoned and curious eaters to try. All proceeds from the event will go towards the launching of the official Po’Shines Culinary Training Program for at risk youth and young adults. 8139 N. Denver. For more info call 503- 978-9000. Friday hours 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday hours 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday November 4 CONCORDIA WIND ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT. Join Concordia University’s Wind Ensemble for its free concert in the Fine Arts Building on Concordia University’s Campus, 2811 NE Holman St.
