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Cascade Employers
Association Hosts
Workshops on Bullying
Two classes will coach employers on how
to manage workplace bullying, boundaries
and emotional blackmail.: Nov. 14 in
Salem and Nov. 15 in Portland. Classes run
from 9 a.m. to noon. Advance registration
is required.
Are bullying and being mean the same
thing? What is illegal? What can be
addressed through policy and training? Can
managers build skills to prevent and effec-
tively address bullying and emotional
blackmail? Good and practical solutions are
available.
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.
The seminars offer continuing education
credits through the Human Resources Certi-
fication Institute.
Interested employers may enroll here:
http://www.cascadeemployers.com/calen-
dar.cfm or by contacting Marney Roddick,
503 585 4320.
Caregivers’ Conference
in Hillsboro
A one-day conference called “The Heroic
Work of Caregiving” will take place on Fri-
day, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at
Tuality Health Education Center, 334 SE
8th Ave, Hillsboro. This conference is free
for unpaid family caregivers. Morning
refreshments and a boxed lunch will be pro-
vided.
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This year’s conference will focus on pro-
viding care while caring for yourself;
determining the best housing options at
home or in the community; legal considera-
tions and financial decisions in caregiving;
caring for someone who is losing their abil-
ity to communicate; plus a panel of
representatives from various agencies will
discuss how to find help in the community.
There will be special emphasis on services
and support for veterans.
Reservations are required and space is
limited. Call 503-846-3089.
Community Gathering
Explores Magic 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 N.E. 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. Organized by the
August Wilson Red Door Project. Hosted by
the North Portland Library.
Those interested in the topic can partici-
pate live from anywhere on Twitter via
#reddoorproject or by posting a YouTube
response video to facebook.com/awred-
doorproject. The video with the most views
will win tickets to an August Wilson Red
Door Festival event. Light snack fare will
be provided, courtesy of New Seasons.
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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Isabel Wilkerson
Author Isabel Wilkerson Comes to Portland
for Hatfield Lecture Series in April, 2013
The Oregon Historical Society’s Mark O.
Hatfield Distinguished Historians Forum for
2013 features Wilkerson, Pulitzer Prize-
winning journalist and author of “The
Warmth of Other Suns,” April 16.
Other speakers include Time Magazine’s
chief political correspondent Michael
Duffy; local journalist Brent Walth; and
Seattle author Erik Larson.
“Senator Hatfield was always a proponent
for history and learning, which is why he
was driven to begin this series,” say OHS
Executive Director, Kerry Tymchuk.
Series tickets start at $72, and are on sale
now at BoxOfficeTickets.com. Learn more
about the series at WWW.OHS.ORG.
Watch Out for Elections
Scams, Warns Better
Business Bureau
Crooks are charging credit cards without
authorization under the guise of legitimate
political campaign organizations and
fundraisers. Better Business Bureau is rec-
ommending that voters monitor financial
accounts and monthly statements for suspi-
cious activity around election season.
In one report to BBB, a criminal organi-
zation falsely using the name Obama for
America Inc. was withdrawing funds from
an unsuspecting local consumer. It is
unclear how thieves accessed his card num-
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bers, but he immediately took action to
reverse the charges and change his credit
card account numbers after recognizing the
breach.
“It isn’t just Democrats or just Republi-
cans—all parties are potential targets,”
warns Robert W.G. Andrew, CEO of BBB
serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Wash-
ington.
Beware of phony political headlines,
phone calls, phishing emails and social
media posts mentioning Mitt Romney or
Barack Obama.
Contact legitimate fundraisers directly to
make contributions; visit bbb.org to
research organizations, report issues and
vote for a scam-free election season.
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Friday November 9
Saturday November 3
HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Mt. Scott Order of the Eastern
Star will hold the 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar.
Local arts and crafts, baked goods and much
more, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lents Masonic Lodge,
5811 S.E. 92nd Ave. Portland.
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 – Saturday November 2 – 3
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. Friday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m.
– 10 p.m. at 8139 N. Denver. For more info call
503-978-9000.
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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 N.E. Holman St.
Monday November 5
CENTURY OF ACTION: OREGON WOMEN
SUFFRAGE: Century of Action volunteers will be
celebrating the 100 – year anniversary of
Oregon women securing the right to vote by
dressing up in period attire and handing out
informational flyers. Pioneer Courthouse Square
8– 9 a.m., then Director Park from noon – 1 p.m.
OPEN HOUSE: THE GLADYS MCCOY ACADEMY: We
invite you to check out our program at an open
house. See how we are working to make our
community stronger. 5– 8 p.m. 3802 NE MLK, Jr.
Blvd.
HOLIDAY TREE ARRIVAL: Come downtown to
welcome the arrival of Portland’s 75-foot tall
Douglas Fir. Christmas festivities include a visit
from Santa, the Get A Life band, seasonal songs
and much more. Pioneer Courthouse Square. 9
a.m. – noon.
Saturday November 10
VETERANS PARADE AT FORT VANCOUVER: The
parade starts with an Air Force fly-over and a 21
gun salute. Join bands, military and veteran units
and much more from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Officer’s
Row at Fort Vancouver, WA
Sunday November 11
ST. AIDEN’S HONORS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES:
Veterans of any military branch and all
denominations are invited. Uniforms are
encouraged. Service 10 a.m. at St. Aiden’s