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.
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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
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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,”
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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-
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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 &
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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,
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