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After its holiday debut, the Children’s Fountain will be
open seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Because the
fountain does not hold water, no lifeguard will be on duty.
However, all children must be supervised. Children who are
not toilet trained must wear swim diapers, and swim cloth-
ing is required. For a list of fountain rules and etiquette,
please visit GreshamOregon.gov/ChildrensFountain.
For more information, call Parks and Facilities at 503-
618-2300.
Liberty & Hope
Health Tests at the Blues Fest
PHOTO CREDIT TOM UNGER
The Caring Ambassadors Program sponsors the Lions
Club Testing Unit, which will be providing free screenings
for glaucoma, hearing, blood pressure, and blood glucose (a
test for diabetes) at the HealthNet Pavilion at the Waterfront
Blues Festival.
On-site testing for Hep C near the stages will also be
available for musicians who are performing and who are
unable to get to the HealthNet Pavilion.
We would like to encourage all musicians—a group that
tends to be under-tested—to take advantage of this wonder-
ful opportunity and to help create awareness for those who
may be interested. To arrange a private screening during the
festival, call: (503) 961-3920. More information go to the
CAP website: www.CaringAmbassadors.org
County Fair Talent Show Tryouts
The nonpartisan Oregon League of Minority Voters presented its annual Liberty & Hope Awards on
June 26 to Congressman Greg Walden, Sen. Ron Wyden and advertising executive Dan Wieden to
recognize their efforts in support of people of color and minorities in Oregon. About 200 people
attended the seventh annual dinner at the Oregon Convention Center. Left to right: OLMV Board
Chair Sho Dozono, co-emcee Melinda Merrill, keynote speaker Rev. Dr. W.G. Hardy Jr., OLMV
Executive Director Promise King, Dan Wieden, and Event Co-Chairs Tom Kelly and Kiernan Doherty.
The event raised $35,000 for the organization, which works to promote a broader understanding of
the issues that uniquely impact people of color and minorities with a mission to re-engage majority
involvement in civil rights causes.
The City of Gresham Unveils
Children’s Fountain
The Children’s Fountain will splash to life Friday, July 4
at 7 a.m. and stay open all day long until 10 p.m. at the Arts
Plaza in historic downtown at 401 N.E. Second St.
Kids can cavort in two fountains - one designed for tod-
dlers, one for bigger kids - that are powered by 43 jets of
cool, clean, chlorinated water. The fountain is built to sur-
prise. For daytime, the Children’s Fountain includes two
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shade structures. At night, the fountain is lit by a subtly
shifting display of 20 multi-colored LED lights.
This new parks amenity is free to users - the only no-cost
splash pad in East Multnomah County - and was developed
entirely with $1.5 million in federal funds awarded to the
City of Gresham for community development.
On Wednesday, July 16 at 6 p.m., the public is invited to
the Arts Plaza to celebrate the launch of the Children’s
Fountain, and there will be games, giveaways and free sno-
cones.
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The Clackamas County Fair will once again be holding
tryouts for the Talent Show and Gospel Sing performances
at the 2014 Fair. Fair dates run August 12-17th this year.
The Talent Show Auditions will be held on Saturday, July
19th, from 10:00am - 1:00pm. It is open to all residents
state-wide, but the top placing Clackamas County resident
will be moving on to the Oregon State Fair Talent competi-
tion. The categories are divided into Child (5-9 yrs.), Youth
(10-17 yrs.) and Adult (18 years and older) with cash prizes
awarded for the top three places in the Youth and Adult cat-
egories, and placement certificates and ribbons for the
Child category.
The Gospel Sing Auditions will be held on Wednesday
evening, July 23rd, from 4:30-9:00pm. It is open to anyone,
with two categories offered in Youth (10-17 yrs.) and Adult
(18 years and older). Cash prizes will be awarded for the
top three placements in both categories, with the top win-
ners being showcased at the Gospel Sing and Inspirational
Message service, held Sunday`, August 17th, at 11:00 am,
at the Fair.
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Friday July 4
INDEPENDENCE DAY AT FORT VANCOUVER:
Featuring live music, games, entertainment, food
and more. This event has something for
everyone. End the evening with the biggest
firework display this side of the Mississippi.
Admission is $8.00 Children 12 and under free.
Fort Vancouver.
Sunday July 6
FREE FAMILY OPEN REHEARSAL CARNIVAL OF THE
ANIMALS. Chamber Music Northwest presents
Saint – Saens Le Carnaval Des Animaux (Carnival
of the Animals) Reed College, 3203 SE
Woodstock Blvd. 11:30 a.m.
Monday July 7
GENERATIONS PROJECT SIGNING CEREMONY,
INTERGENATIONAL COMMUNITY. Community
partners, leaders, state representatives, Oregon’s
first lady and many other more civic leaders will
come together to show their support for Native
youth, families and elders. 3:30 – 5: p.m. SE 86th
and Steele St. Portland.
Tuesday July 8
SWEET SUMMER CYCLE. Everyone’s favorite ride –
visit sweet shops, have a treat by bike. Great for
folks new to the area, the ride will be easy-
paced, with stops along the way. The ride is free,
but helmets are required. 5:45 – 8 p.m. Universal
Cycle, SE Ankeny and 22nd.
Thursday July 10
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSAGE OF THE CIVIL
RIGHTS ACT OF 1964. The Civil Rights Section of
the Oregon State Bar Assoc. is hosting a public
forum. The presenter is PSU Professor Walidah
Imarisha and is titled, “Why Aren’t There More
Black People in Oregon? A Hidden History.” 7:15
p.m. at Matt Dishman Community Center, 77 NE
Knott St. Portland. Free of charge.
Friday – Saturday July 11 – 12
MEALS ON WHEELS PEOPLE HOLDS PARKING LOT
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RUMMAGE SALE. Goods available include china,
plastic ware, home items you name it will be
there. Friday hours are 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday
hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Meals on Wheels
People Headquarters, 7710 SW 31st Ave.
Portland.
Saturday July 12
13TH ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI STREET FAIR. The
Mississippi Ave. Street Fair is a community
building event that celebrates the residents,
business and organizations from North Fremont to
Skidmore on Mississippi Ave. There will be 200+
vendors, 40+ bands and much more. 10 a.m. –
9 p.m.
SISTERS NETWORK OR & SW WASHINGTON CHAPTER
AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN BREAST CANCER
SURVIVORSHIP GROUP MEETING. Held the second
Saturday of each month for survivors only. 9 – 10
a.m. June Key Delta Community Center, 5940 N.
Albina St. For more information please call 503-
206-8575.
Sunday July 13
WORLD CUP FINAL COMING TO PIONEER
COURTHOUSE SQUARE. Portland soccer fans are
invited to a public viewing party of the FIFA World
Cup final match at Pioneer Courthouse Square.
The party kicks-off at 10 a.m.