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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
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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.”
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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.
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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
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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