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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
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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.
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RACC Music Forum April 6
to Address the State of
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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