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COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS
OES Holds Talk on Islam
Dr. Michael Sells, one of the nation’s pre-
eminent authorities on the Quran, will pres-
ent a public lecture at 6 p.m. Nov.30 at
Oregon Episcopal School, 6300 SW Nicol
Rd., Portland. Dr. Sells, a professor of
Islamic history and literature at the Univer-
sity of Chicago, will speak about his book,
Approaching the Quran: The Early Revela-
tions, reflecting on creating the book and
both the supportive and controversial
response it has elicited. His visit is spon-
sored by Oregon Episcopal School and the
Muslim Educational Trust. Admission is
free, and a reception and book signing will
follow the lecture.
Sells will also deliver a Teacher Develop-
ment Workshop at 11 a.m. Dec. 1 at the
Muslim Educational Trust, 10330 SW
Scholls Ferry Road, Tigard, OR 97223.
Cost: $20 (Including Lunch). Register: Call
503-579-6621
or
email
metpdx@metpdx.org. Space is limited.
Please call today to reserve your spot.
For information contact Martin C. Jones,
Oregon Episcopal School, 503-416-9370,
jonesma@oes.edu or Rania Ayoub, Muslim
Educational Trust, 503-579-6621, rani-
amet@gmail.com
Bids Opening for
Southwest Washington
Teen Service Providers
The Southwest Washington Workforce
Development Council (SWWDC) is
requesting proposals for the delivery of
services to in-school and out-of-school,
low-income youth ages 16-21 years old in
Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties
under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
Title I. Total funds available are expected to
be approximately $1.3 million. Actual allo-
cations will not be known until May 2013.
The RFP can be downloaded at
www.swwdc.org. A bidders’ conference
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will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 from 9
- 11 a.m. at Clark College, Penguin Union
Building, Room 258B. Please email your
intent to attend to info@swwdc.org. Pro-
posals are due Jan. 18, 2013, by 5 p.m.
The goal of the program is to ensure SW
Washington youth are prepared for post-sec-
ondary success and serve as a skilled and
qualified pipeline to fill local area work-
force demands. Specifically, successful
bidders will work with eligible youth to
assist them as necessary in completing their
secondary education, developing work
readiness and occupational skills, transition-
ing into post-secondary education and train-
ing and/or employment.
For more information about the SWWDC,
its programs, and WIA related resources,
visit www.swwdc.org.
Services for Hopson
Beaverton Project
Collects Gift Items for
Needy
The city of Beaverton is helping local
families and children in-need this holiday
season by seeking donations of food, toys,
gift cards and winter coats from Nov. 19
through Dec. 14.
Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be
accepted at Beaverton City Hall, both
Beaverton City Library locations, various
city-owned buildings and partnering busi-
nesses. Non-perishable food donations will
also be accepted at Beaverton City Hall and
the Beaverton City Library.
Donations of new and used coats will be
collected at Beaverton City Hall, and dona-
tions of gift cards will be accepted in the
city’s Neighborhood Program Office, locat-
ed on the first floor of Beaverton City Hall.
Toys will also be accepted during the city
of Beaverton’s Tree Lighting & Holiday
Open House on Friday, Dec. 7 from 5-8
p.m. at the Beaverton City Library.
The Tualatin Valley Gleaners will distrib-
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A memorial service for former Deputy Superintendent Charles Hopson is Saturday,
Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 8501 N. Chautauqua Blvd. Dr. Hop-
son died Oct. 9 in Texas. He was 54.
The Oregon Alliance of Black School Educators (OABSE) has set up a Charles
Hopson Memorial Scholarship Fund. Those wishing to contribute may mail
their checks to OABSE in care of LaShawn Lee at PO Box 3109, Portland, Oregon
97203. More than $500 has already been raised.
ute the toys to Beaverton’s low-income
youth and foster children throughout Wash-
ington County. Gift cards will be distributed
through the Beaverton School District’s
Family Resource Center, and new and used
winter coats will be given to the Beaverton
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School District Clothes Closet.
For more information, please contact Lani
Parr, Neighborhood Program Manager, at
503-526-2243 or lparr@BeavertonOre-
gon.gov.
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P ORTLAND 2012
B ULLETIN B OARD
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 November 22
12TH ANNUAL FREE THANKSGIVING FEAST-IVAL.
Noon – 4 p.m. Thanksgiving dinner with vegan
and vegetarian options and live music, story
telling. Come join us on this special day.
Donations welcome. Celebration Tabernacle,
8131 N. Denver Ave.
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Friday November 23
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The day after
Thanksgiving thousands of Portlanders will gather
at the square to celebrate the lighting of the
spectacular 75ft tree. With a big tree, colorful
lights and Portland’s largest community sing-a-
long this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Pioneer Courthouse Square. Fun starts at 5:30
p.m.
Saturday November 24
THE NAACP GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. At this
meeting the slate of officer’s will speak to the
general membership. Noon – 2 p.m. Portland
Community College, Cascade Campus, in the
Margaret Carter Technology Building, Room 222.
Sunday November 25
CHRISTMAS FROM AFRICA FREE CONCERT. The
Asante Children’s Choir made up of children from
East Africa. The choir id dedicated to spreading
love, hope and joy while raising awareness for
the desperate light of orphans and other
vulnerable children. The evening will also include
a meet and greet including African themed
food. Free. Celebration Tabernacle, 8131 N.
Denver Ave.
Monday November 26
NATIONAL CAREER FAIR. Meet face to face with
top employers. Attendence id free for job
seekers. Register at www.nationalcareerfairs.com
and you will receive the company list on your
online job fair guide. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Red Lion
Hotel on the River, 909 N. Hayden Island Dr.
Thursday November 29
T’WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Concordia
University’s George R. White Library and Learning
Center cordially invites you to a presentation by
Judith Nixon on the story behind Clement
Moore’s famous Christmas poem. Light
refreshments will be served. Concordia University,
2811 NE Holman St. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.