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COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS
Africafest 2013 this
Weekend
Adults who need to finish their GEDs are
invited to a Free GED Info Event, Saturday,
July 27, 10 a.m. to Noon at Londer Learning
Center, 421 SW 5th Ave. in downtown Port-
land.
Get transcripts, take practice tests, and find
out about free tutoring opportunities in Port-
land. Adults are encouraged to finish their
GEDs before the test changes.
More information about this event and
where to go for GED tutoring: 503-319-
1899.
African immigrant communities in Oregon
and southwest Washington will host their
first African Festival on Saturday, July 20, at
noon in the South Park Blocks at Portland
State University, and everyone in Portland
and Southwest Washington is invited.
The event is organized by African immi-
grant community leaders in Oregon and the
Portland State University Black Studies
Department. Some of the countries partici-
pating are Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana,
Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra
Leone, South Sudan, Sudan and Togo.
During the festival there will be a special
dedication to a highly successful African
immigrant artistic performer, Nii Obo Addy,
highlighting the Obo Addy Legacy Project, a
nonprofit that is carrying forth the work
started by Obo Addy through the Homowo
Africa Arts and Cultures. We hope that you
will support our efforts by informing your
communities and friends about AfricaFest.
Admission to AfricaFest is Free. The event
kicks off at 12 noon and close at 5 pm.
For further information, call 503-725-9082
or 503-725-5080.
Help Plan Commemoration
of March on Washington
The AMA Coalition for Justice and Police
Reform hosts a community meeting Thurs-
day, July 18, at 6:30 p.m. at Allen Temple
4236 NE 8th Ave, Portland, to plan a march
and rally commemorating the 1963 March
on Washington.
The commemoration is Saturday, Aug. 24
in Portland. All interested organizations and
individuals who would like to help in the
planning and implementation of this historic
opportunity are welcome.
The March on Washington for Jobs and
Freedom took place in Washington, D.C., on
August 28, 1963. Attended by some 250,000
people, it was the largest demonstration ever
seen in the nation’s capital, and one of the
first to have extensive television coverage.
50 years later the issues of jobs, justice and
equality for African Americans has not been
realized. With the recent U.S. Supreme
Court ruling gutting Section 4 of the voting
rights act and the acquittal of neighborhood
watch volunteer in the death of an unarmed
teenager Trayvon Martin, we know there is a
lot of work still to be done.
For more information call Rev. Dr. Leroy
Haines at 503-287-0261 or
Rev. Dr. T. Allen Bethel at 503-288-7241.
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Building Topper
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GED Close-Out Community
Event
Protect Your Loved Ones
from Diabetes and Obesity
A “Reversing Diabetes and Obesity” sem-
inar, with free snacks, is Saturday, July 20,
from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the June Key Delta
Community Center, 5940 N. Albina St. Port-
land.
The event features Dr. Steven Bailey,
nationally renowned naturopathic physician
and lecturer, and author of “Juice Alive: The
Ultimate Guide to Juicing Remedies.”
All seminars this year will also include new
kids club programs. So kids ages 7 to 13 are
especially invited for a fun talk on health and
fitness. All seminars will include a free door
prize for one lucky attendee.
For more info, www.freshstarthealth.org.
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Portland Community College Cascade Algie Gatewood signs the final
beam of the campus’ new academic building before it is hoisted into
place by a contruction crane. The signing of the final beam is part of the
ironworkers’ tradition called “topping out,” which symbolizes that a new
structure has reached its ultimate height, and that the steel work was
completed without injury to any of the workers. The new building is part of
the campus build-out funded by the 2008 PCC bond measure, and is
scheduled to open in 2014.
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Thursday July 18
CHESS FOR SUCCESS AT DIRECTOR PARK. The lower
terrace will have space set up for regular games
and the larger set (25” tall) will be in the
Southeast corner of the park. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
SW Park Ave.
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Saturday July 27
5TH ANNUAL VANCOUVER FIRE FIGHTER’S FIRE IN
THE PARK. This year’s activities include firefighter
competition, chili cook off, kid’s zone, music and
much more. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Esther Short Park,
Downtown Vancouver, WA
THE SUMMER AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
CONTINUES. Films will take place in Portland
Community Media’s parking lot in the Eliot
Neighborhood in NE Portland. The movie The Whiz
will start at sunset. Come early and get a good
seat.
PORTLAND FREEDOM SOCIALIST PARTY HOSTING
AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY. Viewing of Blue
Gold: World Water Wars. Movie showing at 6:30
p.m. Chips and salsa spread served at 6 p.m. for
a $5 donation. Showing will be at ILWU Local 5
Hall, 920 W. Burnside. For more information call
503-240-4462.
FOURTH PLAIN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL. Discover
International: Join us for family fun, music,
dancing, food and games. Local vendors, non –
profits and community organizations will be
sharing summer opportunities. Free for all to
enjoy. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Warriors Field, 2100 Norris
Rd. & Fourth Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA
Friday July 26
Sunday July 28
FLICKS ON THE BRICKS RETURNS TO THE SQUARE
THIS SUMMER. The square will be transformed into
Portland’s largest outdoor movie theater for the
entire community to enjoy. “Finding Nemo” kicks-
off the 4-week Friday night movie series. 7 p.m.
Pioneer Courthouse Square.
THE BIG FLOAT. Paddlers parade, beach party,
live music, food carts and much more. The Big
Float is open to all ages. Life jackets are required
for all floaters. Registration is $8. Register at
www.thebigfloat.com. Ends at the Tom McCall
Bowl on the West bank.