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Portland and SW Washington directed by Jerry Foster, Monday, June 16, 7 p.m. at Port- land Center stage’s Ellen Bye Studio Theatre, 128 NW. 11th Ave. in the Pearl District. Admission is $5. The reading features an array of powerful local actresses including Skeeter Greene, Shalanda Sims, S. Renee Mitchell, Shelley Matthews, Damaris Webb, Ashley Williams and Kristin Robinson. The reading is part of the fourth annual worldwide One Voice! One Play! One Day! event. A special “teaser” performance and discussion is Friday, June 13 at 7 p.m. at the June Key Delta Community Center, 5940 North Albina St. Admission is free. PHOTO COURTESY AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION Fathers of the Year Cabela’s to Hire 200 for tualatin Store Cabela’s Incorporated, the World’s Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, plans to hire approxi- mately 200 full-time and part-time employees to staff its new Tualatin, Ore., location scheduled to open this fall. Applications are being accepted now and must be submit- ted online. Anyone interested in applying should visit www.cabelas.jobs, click on “Apply Now,” then select Unit- ed States and Tualatin, Ore., for the location and click “Search.” Follow instructions to log in and apply. Applying does not guarantee an interview. Interviews will take place June 25-28 at WorkSource Portland Metro located at 7995 SW Mohawk Street in Tualatin. Most employees are expected to come from Tualatin and the surrounding area. the American Diabetes Association and the Father's Day Council of Oregon and Southwest Washington honored four exceptional fathers at the 2nd Annual Father of the Year Awards, on Wednesday, June 4, at the Moda Center. the recipients of the Father of the Year Award were, from left, and Charles Wilhoite, Managing Director, Willamette Management Associates; Lynn Gust, president, Fred Meyer Stores; Donald L. krahmer, Jr., shareholder, Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt; Chris McGowan, president and CEO, Portland trail Blazers and the Moda Center. the Association raised more than $328,000 at the event in support of its mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. the fathers were presented with the 2014 Father of the Year Award by their children, following touching videos highlighting each father and their families. Juneteenth at the North Portland Library Join revelers and history lovers on the North Portland lawn to celebrate Juneteenth with words and music under the skies, followed by an Ice Cream Social, Thursday, June 19 starting at 6 p.m. at the North Portland Library, 512 N Killingsworth St. On June 19, 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Union soldiers brought Texans the news that C O M M U PCC’s 52nd Commencement Set for June 13 the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Juneteenth, the observance of that date, has become a national celebration of freedom. For information call 503-988-5394 ‘For Colored Girls’ PassinArt Theatre Company presents a staged reading of Ntozake Shange’s classic play, “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide when the Rainbow is Enuf,” N I T Y C A L Portland Community College’s 52nd Commencement Ceremony will feature inspiration and encouragement from first-year College President Jeremy Brown, who will deliv- er the commencement address, and 2014 graduate Yesenia Herrera, who is the student speaker. This year, about 5,200 degrees, certificates and awards will be handed out and nearly 900 students are planning to walk in front of thousands of friends, family and communi- ty members. Graduation proceedings are set for 7 p.m., Friday, June 13, in the Memorial Coliseum, 1401 N. Wheel- er. E N 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 Friday June 13 5tH ANNUAL LAtINO HEALtH EQUItY CONFERENCE. Pathways to healthy communities, strategies for the prevention & reduction of childhood obesity. Portland State University, Smith Ballroom, 1825 SW Broadway St. Portland. 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday June 14 NAME tHAt tREE! GEt tO kNOW YOUR tREES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. We’ll teach you to use a tree identification book, and then you’ll take your new skills for a walk. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. St. Johns Library. Registration required 503-988-5234 LEARN ABOUt AGING IN YOUR OWN HOME. Now is the time to build a North Portland Village so we can continue living in our own home – as homeowners, renters, seniors sharing housing or living with relatives. 2 – 4 p.m. BES Water Control Lab, 6543 N. Burlington BARN WARMING FUNDRAISER. the horses of Portland’s Mounted Patrol are returning to their home on Naito Parkway! We are throwing a Barn Warming Party to welcome them back. Please join us for an afternoon of fun family activities, silent auction, raffle, games and much more. Noon – 2 p.m. 1326 SW Naito Parkway GEt OUtDOORS FOR FREE SUMMER FUN. Enjoy the great outdoors with healthy, active fun during National Get Outdoors Day. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fort Vancouver Historic Site, 1115 E. 5th St. Vancouver, WA Sunday June 15 tennis will be hosting their 2nd Annual Big Screen on the Green movie night. the first movie of the 3-part series will be “the Hunger Games: Catching Fire” 7– 10:30 p.m. Glendover Golf Course (East Course) 14015 NE Glisan St. Portland Saturday June 21 JUNEtEEtH: CELEBRAtING 14 YEARS. the Path to Freedom… From Africa to America. Clara People’s Freedom trail Parade begins at 11 a.m. on Martin Luther king, Jr. Blvd and N. Jarrett St. Children’s activities. Marketplace and music, meet historic people. Legacy Emanuel Field, N Williams Ave. & N. Graham St. 16tH ANNUAL LAtINO HOME FAIR. Participants will have the opportunity to take advantage of the great resources that Hacienda CDC has to offer. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. PCC Southeast Center, 2305 SE 82nd and Division, Portland HAPPY FAtHER’S DAY!!! Tuesday June 17 BICYCLE SCAVENGER HUNt. Join the Destination Downtown team at torque Coffee Roasters for this free bicycle scavenger hunt in downtown Vancouver. Stick around after the ride at 6:30 p.m. at torque Coffee Roasters for food, prizes and much more. 5:30 p.m. at 501 Columbia St. Vancouver, WA Friday June 20 BIG SCREEN ON tHE GREEN. Glendover Glove & Page 4 The Portland and Seattle Skanner June 11, 2014 VANCOUVER SUMMER kICk – OFF! Don’t miss all the fun and a chance to win prizes, play games, learn about insects and backyard wildlife and much more. 1 – 3 p.m. Marshall Park, 1015 E. McLoughlin Blvd. Vancouver, WA Friday – Saturday 20 – 21 CHINOOk WINDS CELEBRAtES 19 YEARS. this fun filled weekend will include live music, cake, prizes, giveaways and ending the evening with fireworks. Come and join all the fun. Lincoln City, OR
