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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-
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.