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Local News COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Churches of the Oregon-Washington Annu- al Conference hosts their Second Annual Teen Summit & Young Adult Assembly, ‘Teens -N-Jeans,’ Saturday, Jan. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Designed to give voice to the younger generations in the community, the convoca- tion-style event will allow individuals 13 to 21 years old to gather to learn about and dis- cuss issues affecting young people - such as mental health, anger management, the importance of integrity and other material presented by community advocates and industry professionals. The event is at the Clark Public Utilities Building,1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Van- couver. This is a no-cost event and open to the public. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a pair of gently used or new jeans and toiletries for males and/or females to donate to local homeless shelters. For more information or to pre-register, contact Breanna Probasco-Canda, at orwa_cedyouth@yahoo.com or call 503- 358-9908. State Legislative Town Hall Three lawmakers from North/Northeast Portland invite the public Feb. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon at Classic Foods, 817 NE Madrona St. The 2013 legislative session started this week but the real work takes place from Feb. 4 through June. Sen. Chip Shields is joined by House Speaker Tina Kotek and State Rep. Lew C O M Frederick at the event to work and hear constituent cerns. For more information office at 503-231-2564, or shields@state.or.us report on their ideas and con- ‘Demystifying Islam’ call Shields’ email sen.chip- New Toll Free Hotline for Seniors Because they received over 30,000 calls through local community telephone num- bers last year, Oregon’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) has opened a statewide toll-free telephone number so that all Oregonians can easily access resources and information from any- where in the state on issues related to aging or living with a disability. The phone number is 1-855-ORE-ADRC. Oregon’s ADRC is a “one-stop shop” for older adults, people with disabilities, their caregivers and families to get the informa- tion and services as their health and long-term care needs change. The ADRC is easily accessible for people seeking long- term services and information to identify options that best suit their needs. During the past year, most callers to ADRC requested information about how to access in-home supports. The majority of callers were consumers although calls were often received from family members, friends, neighbors or agencies needing information, referral or assistance. For more information on Oregon’s ADRC, call 1-855-ORE-ADRC or go the website at www.adrcoforegon.org. The website is also available in Spanish by clicking on “espanol” on the lower left side of the home page. ADRC also has a Face- book page that may be found by searching “Oregon ADRC.” M U N I T Y PHOTO COURTESY HARRIS ZAFAR Annual Teen Summit in Vancouver As part of a continued effort to educate people about other faiths in order to cultivate greater understanding among people, local scholar Harris Zafar teaches a course at PCC about Islam this month called, “Demystifying Islam.” The course is seven weeks, every Thursday evening from 6:30 – 8 p.m., beginning on Jan. 17. Fore more information about the course, go to www.pcc.org and search for the course name. To enroll, follow the links online. More information about enrolling at 971- 722-6111, or toll free at 1-866-922-1010. C A L E N D A R P ORTLAND 2013 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 Saturday January 19 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MASS. 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, 1716 NW Davis St. Portland. WINTER POW WOW TO CELEBRATE NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE AND TRADITION. The POWWOW which is free and open to the public, is from noon to 9 p.m. in the Health Technology Building, Sylvania Campus, 12000 SW 49th Ave. The event features drum groups and dancers, Native American crafts and food, activities for children and much more Page 2 The Portland Skanner January 16, 2012 p.m. Saturday – Sunday January 19 – 20 21ST ANNUAL COASTAL CARVERS ARTISTRY IN WOOD SHOW. Fine wood carvers from across the state of Oregon will showcase their work for show and sale. Demonstrations for children and adults both days! Something for everyone to enjoy! Chinook Winds Casino Saturday Hours 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday Hours 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This event is free and fun for all ages. Monday January 21 9TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. TRIBUTE. King: A Filmed Record – From Montgomery to Memphis: Compiled from vintage newsreels this film shows Rev. King not as a saint – but as a compassionate man of God. 7:30 p.m. (all ages) Suggested donation adults $6, students $5, students w/ID $3, kids 12 and under free. Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton St. Tuesday January 22 RHS NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY NIGHT. Come Rise With Us. Meet RHS staff, tour the campus, hear about all the great opportunities at RHS. Dinner and game. Admission for all 8th grade families. Roosevelt High School. Family Night starts at 6 JAZZ COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL STUDENT TALENT AND GENERATES DONATIONS FOR SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS. Come hear tomorrow’s jazz stars showcase their talent in the Jazz Society of Oregon’s Third Annual High School Jazz Ensemble Competition. This event will be held from 5 – 7:30 p.m. at Jimmy Mark’s, 221 NW 10th Ave. in Portland. Your $5 cover charge will support future society activities. Please call 503-295-6542 for dinner reservations. Saturday January 26 ANNUAL TEEN SUMMIT. Aims to inform and Insight Action. 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The African Methodist Episcopal Zion churches of the Oregon-Washington annual conference will host their Second Annual Teen Summit & Young Adult Assembly called Teen – N – Jeans, This is a no cost event and open to the public. Please bring a pair of gently used or new jeans and toiletries for males and females to donate to local homeless shelter. Clark Public Utilities Building, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA
