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Local News COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS Black History 101 Mobile Museum Goes on Display Jan. 16 Connect Volunteers with Community Needs The traveling exhibit explores history through memorabilia that spans from slav- ery to Hip Hop. The PPS Focus on Diversity Film and Lecture Series is bringing to PPS students, teachers, staff and community members the Black History 101 Mobile Museum. The innovative exhibit features 5,000 arti- facts, including documents from Black leaders who helped shape the United States. The exhibit will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 16 for students and from 4:30 to 8 p.m. for families and community mem- bers. The exhibit will be temporarily housed at Jefferson High School. Khalid el-Hakim, the founder of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum, will be pres- ent to provide context and discuss the exhibit. Accompanying him will be Dr. Umar Johnson an nationally certified school psychologist who lectures throughout the country. Dr. Umar is a blood relative of abolition- ist and orator Frederick Douglass. He will address some of the educational challenges of Black students and the community as a whole. He is a national expert on learning disabilities and their effects on Black chil- dren, as well as an expert on helping schools and parents modify challenging behaviors that can ultimately lead to disrup- tive behavior disorder diagnoses in Black boys. Questions? Contact the Office of School- Family Partnership at 503-916-3073 New County Website Helps C O M With the start of a new year, Clark Coun- ty residents have a new online tool to help them find volunteer opportunities to serve their community. Volunteerclark.com helps connect county residents with community needs. The web- site, sponsored by Clark County Environ- mental Services, is an easy way for volunteers to find environmental projects or other events that best match their interests and abilities. Upcoming events are listed on the home page. Simply click on Volunteer for an Event to see a complete list of projects and events. Volunteers also can search by loca- tion, date, sponsor’s name or keyword. The website also includes Volunteer for an Organization, where residents can see organizations seeking volunteers. “This website is handy for county resi- dents who want to devote their time, talents and energy toward improving our commu- nity,” said Don Benton, Environmental Services director. “The county is pleased to provide an easy method for residents to find volunteer opportunities on a short- or long- term basis.” For more information, visit Volun- teerclark.com or contact Environmental Services at 360-397-2121 ext. 4352. Portland Parks & Recreation’s 2014 Water Warrior Fitness Challenge The 13th Annual Water Warrior Club runs through January. All six of PP&R’s indoor pools will be hosting the fitness challenge for the month, open to lap swim and water M U N I T Y PCC Winter Pow Wow More than 1,000 attendees are expected for the 15th annual "Wacipi" ("They Dance") Winter Powwow slated for noon to 9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, in the Portland Community College Health Technology Building, Sylvania Campus (12000 SW 49th Ave.). The powwow will feature drum groups and dancers from across the region, Native American crafts and food, activities for children, and raffle prizes. This event is free and open to the public. Parking is also free. exercise participants. Swimmers that complete at least 16 workouts in the month of January will receive great health benefits and a Water C A L E N Warrior t-shirt. Participants will chart their progress at their neighborhood pool. Con- tact your local pool or the Aquatics office 503-823-5130 for more details. D A R P ORTLAND 2014 B ULLETIN B OARD community. 5 – 6:30 p.m. St/ Barnabas Church, 2201 SW Vermont St. Portland, OR 97219 Wednesday January 15 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 January 9 MT. HOOD CABLE REGULATORY COMMISSION: 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. 20 years of making a difference in our communities. Refreshments, awards and surprises! 6:30 – 8 p.m. MetroEast Community Media, 829 NE 8th St. Gresham, OR Saturday January 11 FREE DINNER, FREE FOOD BAGS & FREE USED WINTER CLOTHING. Please join us for our free monthly dinner. We also have free food bags to take home. This event is intended for the entire Page 2 The Portland Skanner January 8, 2014 ART EXHIBIT – MATTHEW W. LITTLEKEN – ONE MUST LEARN TO SEDUCE: CASCADE GALLERY, PCC CASCADE CAMPUS. Artist talk: 1 – 1:50 p.m. Opening Reception in the Gallery: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Terrell Hall, 102 PCC Cascade Campus, 705 N. Killingsworth St. Thursday January 16 HEAD TO THE OCEAN: A DAY OF SHARED CULTURE IN PRAYER. Noon – 6 p.m. Music, dance, spoken word and performances with the focus and intent of healing the ocean through prayer. Yachats Commons Auditorium, 441 Hwy101 North. Yachats OR 97498. Friday – Sunday January 17 – 19 FORT VANCOUVER REGIONAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION IS HOSTING A USED BOOK SALE. 14,267 books at amazing bargain prices. The sale will be held in Library Hall, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663. Hours: Friday January 17 – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday January 18, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday January 19, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday January 18 8TH ANNUAL DRUM MAJOR ECUMENICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: SALUTE TO GREATNESS – LIVING THE DREAM LUNCHEON. The luncheon program will honor the lives and legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Mrs. Rosa Louise Parks and others. Noon – 2 p.m. Vancouver Avenue Baptist Church, 3138 N. Vancouver Ave. Portland, OR Ticket donation of $25. PCC CELEBRATES 15TH ANNUAL WINTER POW WOW. The Pow Wow will feature drum groups, and dancers from across the region. Native American crafts, food, activities for children and much more. This event is free and open to the public. Parking is also free. Portland Community College Sylvania Campus. Noon – 9 p.m. 12000 SW 49th Ave. Portland, OR 97219 Sunday January 19 REDEEMING THE DREAM: ECUMENICAL SERVICE. The program will include a speaker’s panel with faith and community leaders. This event is free to the public. 3 – 4:30 p.m. Vancouver Avenue Baptist Church, 3138 N. Vancouver Ave. Portland, OR
