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Portland and SW Washington S P O I G H T S National March Against Colorectal Cancer The One Million Strong March, a coast- to-coast event creating awareness about colorectal cancer, will be in Portland April 12. The march will leave from O’Bryant Park (Stark St/ninth & Park) at 11 a.m. and end at the Pioneer Square Courthouse (700 SW fifth Ave). Awareness events to increase education about colon and rectal cancer and encourage screening are planned after the march from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Pioneer Courthouse Square. The event is free and open to the M selection of adoptable dogs and cats at OHS. On any given day, OHS has approxi- mately 150 pets to choose from, with adoption fees for dogs starting as low as $27.50 and cats as low as $6. Every OHS adoption comes with a great list of “extras” at no charge. Each pet is spayed or neutered; comes with an identifi- cation microchip, collar and tag; has received a medical examination and an ini- tial round of vaccinations; and comes with a free month of PetPlan health insurance and a free first visit to a veterinarian. OHS adoption specialists will work with every potential adopter to find the best possible match and are always available to answer pet-related questions. Web: To see all pets available for adop- tion go to www.oregonhumane.org. PHOTO COURTESY PORTLAND FIGHTING FILLIES On April 6, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) will host a community forum for musicians, bookers, managers, writers, label owners, and all the folks who make music happen in Portland. “Happen- ing! A homegrown local music forum” is an exploratory conversation about how music works around here, and how artists and sup- porters continue to shape it for themselves. This forum is presented as part of RACC’s 2014 workshop series. The event will feature a live DJ, time to meet and greet one another, and a panel of seasoned musicians and industry people, including Anna Jensen, Director of Under- ground Ops at Doug Fir Lounge; The panel with be moderated by David Gluck, Musi- cian, and Artist Services Manager at Rumblefish. Entry to the forum is available on a slid- ing scale ($5-$25), and includes a free drink + snacks for the first 50 attendees who reg- ister online. For more information and tickets, visit www.racc.org/workshops, or contact Becky Miller at 503-823-5428, or bmiller@racc.org. O L Fighting Fillies RACC Music Forum April 6 to Address the State of Music in Portland C T Oregon Senior Spelling Bee Portland Fighting Fillies Home Opener Saturday The Portland Fighting Fillies Women’s Full Contact football team opens their season this Saturday, April 5t. Kick-off is slated for 7pm at Milwaukie High School as they take on the Utah Blitz of Salt Lake City. The home opener is Kids Appreciation Day, so all youth 12 and under will receive free admission with the purchase of a general admission ticket. Ticket prices are $10 general admission, $8 military/senior (65+), children 5 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased at the gate or by emailing fightingfilliesinfo@gmail.com. Milwaukie High School’s Stadium, 11300 SE 23rd, Milwaukie. For more information, or questions regarding the team or tickets, please email the Fighting Fillies at fightingfilliesinfo@gmail.com or call 503-974-4719. Visit the Fillies at www.fightingfillies.com or on Facebook www.facebook.com/fightingfillies. Contact Cassie Dunsire fightingfilliesinfo@gmail.com, PO Box 66212, Portland OR 97290, or calll 503-974-4719. public. For more information, please visit http://fightcolorectalcancer.org/portland- one-million-strong-march Oregon Humane Society Springtime Pet Discount: 50 Percent Off April 13-19 M U N I T Are you tired of the rain? Ready for some warmth and sunshine? Visit the Oregon Humane Society and adopt the sunshine of your life! Get 50 percent off the adoption fee of any adult (one year or older) cat or dog the week of April 13–19. Whether you’re looking for a new canine hiking partner or a lapcat to keep you com- pany this spring, you’ll find a wide Y C A L E N Oregon’s 17th annual senior spelling bee will be held on Saturday, April 12 at 1 p.m., at Holy Names Heritage Center in Lake Oswego, 17425 Holy Names Drive. The bee starts with a written competition of 50 words presented in two sections of 25 words each, followed by a break with refreshments for contestants and guests. The bee resumes with an oral round for those who place in the top 15 of the written competition, and concludes with the presen- tation of trophies to the top three finishers. Registration forms may be obtained by calling Tobie Finzel at 503-705-2173, or by email to tobief@aol.com. There is a non- refundable entry fee of $12. Entrants may also register on the day of the event. Spec- tators are welcome. The OSSB Board of Directors, which is composed of volunteers from several communities, co-hosts the annual event with the Heritage Center. D A R P ORTLAND 2014 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 Children’s Museum, 4015 SW Canyon Rd. Saturday April 5 3RD ANNUAL ROB INGRAM YOUTH SUMMIT AGAINST VIOLENCE. The summit is free for youth ages 21 and under. This summit is a youth driven event. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ambridge Event Center, 1333 NE MLK, JR. Blvd. Portland ONE UNIT! ONE VOICE. All Portland Unit NAACP members are invited to participate in a facilitated meeting, structured to bring us together through governance. Noon – 2 p.m. Allen Temple CME Church, 4236 NE 8th Ave. & Skidmore Ave. Saturday –Sunday April 5 – 6 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 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 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. Tuesday April 8 2014 HIRELIVE CAREER FAIR. Professional dress required, bring 10+ copies of current resume, pre-registration NOT required. 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Embassy Suites Hotel – PDX Airport, 7900 NE 82nd Ave. Portland, OR 97220 Friday – Sunday April 11 – 13 MULTNOMAH COUNTY’S 13TH ANNUAL SPRING USED BOOK SALE. More than 20,000 items will be offered at the annual sale in the Gresham Station Shopping Center, 1271 NW Civic Dr. Gresham, OR 97030 Friday members only 6 – 9 p.m., Saturday & Sunday open to the public. Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday April 12 ENJOY FREE FAMILY FUN AT SAFE ROUTES SPRING KICK-OFF. You and your family are invited to the Third Annual Spring Kick-Off. Bike fair activities and games, free basic bike repairs, raffles and much more. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Earl Boyles Elementary School, 10822 SE Bush St. Portland Sunday April 6 Saturday – Sunday April 12 – 13 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. THE 13TH ANNUAL NW PET & COMPANION FAIR. The largest pet expo & adoption event in the Pacific Northwest. Free admission, pets welcome. Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Dr. Saturday hours 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday hours 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Page 4 The Portland and Seattle Skanner April 2, 2014
