Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The skanner. (Portland, Or.) 1975-2014 | View Entire Issue (May 28, 2014)
Portland and SW Washington S P O T L I G H T S such as: What is financial aid? What happens after I file my FAFSA? Are there any scholarships available? When and how do I get my money? For more information about financial aid at WSU Van- couver, please visit finaid@vancouver.wsu.edu. WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205. Parking for on-campus workshop participants is free in Orange Lot 2. 17 Years of Leadership Free Health Tests, Services with AARP and Walgreens PHOTO BY LISA LOVING The Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour with AARP will provide free health tests at four Portland locations June 4-7, consisting of three free health tests, valued at over $100, measure 10 key indicators that include total cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, body composi- tion, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, visceral fat, real body age and body weight. The tests are administered to adults age 18 years and older by certified wellness staff and can be completed in approx- imately 20 minutes. Visitors also have access to free educational information on a variety of health and wellness issues that are available in both English and Spanish. Addi- tionally, all participants will receive a free one-year AARP membership. Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour with AARP is dedi- cated to providing free prevention and early detection health services to the nation’s underserved communities. The initiative is another charitable component of the Wal- greens Way to Well Commitment, a four-year, $100 million initiative to improve the everyday health of Americans nationwide. For a complete tour schedule, visit www.walgreens.com/waytowell. Allen Temple C.M.E. Church family will be honoring Rev. Dr. LeRoy Haynes,Jr., center, above, for seventeen extraordinary years of leadership, Sunday, June 1, starting at 4 p.m., 4236 N.E. 8th Ave., Portland. Haynes is the Presiding Elder of the Oregon Washington District and Alaska District, Past President of North Portland Bible College and current President of the Board of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. Distinguished guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Lynn R. Mims, Pastor of Barak Christian Church from St. Louis, Mo. Find out more at www.ninthdistrictcme.org/allentemple. WSU VANCOUVER’S “A - Z” WORKSHOP OFFERS FREE ADVICE ON PAYING FOR COLLEGE VANCOUVER, Wash. - Learn how to pay for college at Washington State University Vancouver’s A - Z of Financial Aid and Scholarships Workshop offered multiple times through the spring and summer. Free and open to the pub- lic, this workshop is a jumping-off point for all college-bound students no matter your age, current finan- cial situation or school you plan to attend. Workshops will be offered: OFF CAMPUS: C O M M U 1-2 p.m. May 31, Vancouver Community Library (Main), 901 C Street ON CAMPUS: 5 - 6 p.m. June 10, Student Services Center, Room 101 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. June 25, Student Services Center, Room 101 6 - 7 p.m. July 10, Student Services Center, Room 101 5 - 6 p.m. July 23, Student Services Center, Room 101 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6, Student Services Center, Room 101 Led by trained financial aid experts, the A - Z of Financial Aid and Scholarships Workshop increases financial aid awareness and makes clear the options for paying for col- lege. The workshop will answer commonly asked questions N I T Y C A L Starlight Parade Honors Thirty Years of ‘Whoop Whoop’ The PGE/SOLVE Starlight Parade kicks off at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, following the Legacy Health Starlight Run at 7:45 p.m. Fans who can’t attend in person can also see the Parade live on FOX 12 beginning at 9 p.m. Thirty years ago the simple cry ‘Whoop, whoop’ engaged citizens of Portland, and launched the career of iconic mayor Bud Clark. In honor of the anniversary of the man who ‘exposed Portland to the arts,’ the Portland Rose Festi- val has chosen Bud Clark as Grand Marshal of the 2014 Portland General Electric/SOLVE Starlight Parade. E N D A R P ORTLAND 2014 B ULLETIN B OARD design is titled A-MAZE-ING. This is one of the events kicking off the Portland Rose Festival. Always a beautiful event to check out and walk thru! Pioneer Courthouse Square, Downtown Portland Saturday May 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 Friday May 30 CELEBRATE 1984 AT PIONEER COURTHOUSE SQUARETIME CAPSULE REVEAL. Kicking-off the celebrations at 10:30 a.m., Kerry Tymchuk of the Oregon Historical Society. Join the all day festivities. Pioneer Courthouse Square Downtown Portland. Friday - Tuesday May 30 – June 10 30TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS: This year’s STARLIGHT PARADE. This glittering illuminated night time parade lights up the downtown Portland streets. Come get your seats early and watch the runners then followed by the parade. 8:30 p.m. Sunday June 1 ALLEN TEMPLE C.M.E. CHURCH CELEBRATING PASTOR’S SEVENTEETH ANNIVERSARY. Allen Temple C.M.E. Church family will be honoring Rev. Dr. Leroy Haynes, Jr. for seventeen extraordinary yearsof leadership. We are inviting you to a community celebration at 4 p.m. 4236 NE 8th Ave. Portland, OR Wednesday June 4 FRED MEYER JUNIOR ROSE PARADE. Thousands of children will march through the streets of the Hollywood District in the Annual Children’s Day Parade. 1 p.m. The Hollywood District. Portland, OR Page 4 The Portland and Seattle Skanner May 28, 2014 Thursday June 5 PLEASE JOIN US TO DISCUSS ON OF 2014’S HOTTEST POLICY TOPICS: Portland Public Forum: Linking Health and Housing. This forum is part of an ongoing cross sector conversation about how, working together can benefit everyone. Noon – 1:30 p.m. First Unitarian Church, Buchan Room, 1226 SW Salmon. Portland, OR Saturday June 7 SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO GRAND FLORAL PARADE. Spectacular all-floral floats, bands & equestrians march through the coliseum to downtown Portland in this beloved Portland tradition. 10 a.m. Please go to www.rosefestival.org for parade route. 6TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL LATINO. This fun-filled festival will take place at Clackamas Community College from noon – 4:30 p.m. The festival brings a variety of community and resources to the Latino Community.
