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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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.