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New aspects of this year’s summit include more hands-on
activities and in-depth exploration of Gang/Police, School,
and Sexual & Dating violence.
The Multnomah Youth Commission established YAV in
2011, in response to the growing violence directed towards
young people and the April 2011 shooting death of 14-year-
old Shiloh Hampton. As the official youth policy body for
the City of Portland and Multnomah County, the MYC does
not tolerate these acts, which create a hostile and unsafe
environment for all youth throughout the city and county.
For youth who’d like to be involved in the summit or
YAV, please call the Multnomah Youth Commission at 503-
793-1691 or contact the Youth Against Violence Committee
Co-Chairs Mariam Ngoye-Dogo and Yessica Martinez
Mulet at multnomahyouth@gmail.com. Register online at
YAVSummit.com.
PHOTO COURTESY OF PASSIN ART
Grumpy Old (Black) Men
Tax Credit for the Severely
Disabled or Disabled Children
Reinstated
“Two Black Guys Sitting Around Talking,” is playwright Gus Edwards’ comically thoughtful tour-de-force
about Henry and Abe, former rivals for the love of a woman who find themselves continuing their
conflict – by sitting on the same park bench every day. The show stars Jerry Foster and George
Hendrix. A special matinee panel discussion is Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, with talkbacks
featuring Edwards in person after the 3 p.m. performances. The show runs through April 13, Fridays,
and Saturdays 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees 3 p.m. Ethos/IFCC, 5340 North Interstate. For more
information call 503-235-8079. To reserve tickets email passinart@yahoo.com. Tickets available at
the door (cash and checks accepted).
at the Portland Building, sponsored by DEEP (Diverse and
Empowered Employees of Portland).
Women’s History Event with
Sharon Gary-Smith at City of
Portland
City of Portland’s Women’s History Month on March 27
at noontime ends with a presentation titled, “Courage is Not
An Option, But Some of Us Are Brave.” Sharon Gary-
Smith reflects on and honors women who are often unsung
outside of our/their communities, but have been the way-
makers and sheroes.
The speaker is a native-born Oregonian who tells her life
story about working for social justice, and how the women
of her mother’s generation – and hers – inspire her to have
courage every day.
The talk is Thursday, March 27 between noon and 1 p.m.
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Multnomah Youth Commission
3rd Annual Rob Ingram Youth
Summit Against Violence
On Saturday, April 5, the Multnomah Youth Commis-
sion’s Youth Against Violence Committee hosts the Third
Annual Rob Ingram Youth Summit Against Violence, at the
Ambridge Event Center, 1333 NE MLK Jr. Blvd, from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m.,
The summit is free for youth ages 21 and under, with
shuttle bus service to the summit departing from many area
schools and community centers.
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The 2014 Legislature passed SB 1534 allowing all tax-
payers, regardless of income, to claim the severely disabled
or disabled child exemption credit.
This immediately affects nearly 1,500 taxpayers who
have filed, or are filing, their 2013 income tax returns.
Those who haven’t yet filed may take advantage of the
credit; those that have already filed may amend their return.
Previously, taxpayers above an income threshold didn’t
qualify.
The Oregon Department of Revenue is sending letters to
tax practitioners and taxpayers they identified who claimed
these exemptions, but didn’t qualify because of the previous
income cap. Attached to the letter will be an amended
schedule with special filing instructions. Following the spe-
cial instructions will ensure priority processing of the
amended return.
Visit www.oregon.gov/dor to get tax forms, check the sta-
tus of your refund or make tax payments, or call
1-800-356-4222 toll-free from an Oregon prefix (English or
Spanish); 503-378-4988 in Salem and outside Oregon; or e-
mail, questions.dor@state.or.us. For TTY (hearing or
speech impaired), call 1-800-886-7204. Due to the amount
of calls the department receives during tax season, you may
experience extended waiting times.
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B ULLETIN B OARD
community to serve the local community. Join us
for a meeting from 2– 4 p.m. at Columbia
Cottages, 4339 N. Lombard (at N. Russell)
Monday March 31
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 March 29
WE CAN HELP YOU APPLY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE
EVENT. Please bring proof of income, photo ID
(driver’s license, ID card, etc) It’s quick and easy
to apply for health insurance. We can help! 11
a.m. – 3 p.m. by appointment (walk-ins
welcome) North by Northeast Community Health
Center, 3080 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
LOCAL VILLAGE MOVEMENT COMES TO NORTH
PORTLAND. Villages are developed by a local
JOIN US IN THE EFFORT TO BRING SINGLE – PAYER
HEALTHCARE TO ALL OREGONIANS. Meet and hear
Representative Lew Fredrick and Sumeeth Bhat,
M.D. We will view “The Healthcare movie!” a 27
minute documentary on the US and Canadian
Healthcare System. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Matt
Dishman Community Center, 77 NE Knott St.
Thursday April 3
FREE DANCE CLASS FOR ADULTS & TEENS. Learn to
dance with the ease and energy of an African
American! The free class will offer a chance to
learn movements that form the basis of
contemporary hip hop of today. Call to register
503-810-0496. 7 p.m. East Portland Community
Center, 740 SE 106th Ave. Portland
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Friday April 4
PUBLIC WELCOME TO CELEBRATION OF SMILES.
Celebration of Smiles is a free event open to the
public. To highlight the importance of early and
regular oral healthcare. 4 – 8 p.m. Portland
Children’s Museum, 4015 SW Canyon Rd.
Portland
Saturday –Sunday April 5 – 6
34TH ANNUAL TRILLIUM FESTIVAL & NATIVE AND
HOURLY PLANT SALE. Every Spring leading
nurseries from around the state come to Tryon
Creek with a large range of native and hardy
plant inventories available for purchase. 10 a.m.
– 4 p.m. Both days. 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Sunday April 6
CELEBRATE THE SQUARE TURNING 30 AT SINGIN’ IN
THE SQUARE. A free community sing-along led by
Thomas Lauderdale of Portland’s own Pink
Martini. 3-5 p.m. Pioneer Courthouse Square.