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All volunteers are welcome! Children 14 and under may
volunteer with parent or guardian supervision and teens
under 16 with parent or guardian permission. Snacks and
tools are provided. Please wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and
appropriate outdoor work clothing. Walk-in’s are welcome,
but pre-sign up is encouraged.
For more information or to sign up, email
volunteer@columbiasprings.org, call 360-882-0936 ext.
230 or go to www.columbiasprings.org.
Tuesday Morning Swim
Nominations for Oregon Nurse of the
Year
PHOTO BY STEVE BLOCH
Nominations for the Fourth Annual Nurse of the Year
Awards are now open. This year, March of Dimes will honor
nominated nurse caregivers and award 17 of these nurses for
their constant care of and compassion for patients.
Nominations may be submitted online at www.mar-
chofdimes.com/oregon through Aug. 19. There is no fee to
submit a nomination and you may submit multiple nomina-
tions.
For more information visit marchofdimes.com/oregon.
Seniors Need Fans to keep Cool in
Hot weather
River lovers from the Human Access Project Tuesday kicked off a new twice-weekly ‘Inaugural River
Hugger Swim,’ Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 a.m., swimming one lap across the river and back
between the water Avenue dock and Tom McCall waterfront Park. The group will meet on Tuesday
and Thursday mornings at 7 a.m. at Cooper’s Coffee, 1515 SE water Ave., then swim in a “pod” –
all together – at a skill level described as “intermediate” but a paddler in an inflatable boat rows
alongside in case of trouble. Human Access Project founder willie levenson says it takes about 45
minutes to swim across and back. Above, Sam drevo, damon Hess, willie levenson, Cindy
werhane, Sean keener and dean Hall were part of the first group of splashers.
Classes for kids
Community Upgrade provides youth safety instruction
including the popular Babysitter Training and At Home
Alone courses. The group offers classes that target every
stage of child and youth development. A total of 15 courses
offered cover everything from internet safety, as well as
internet etiquette, social skills, bullying, conflict resolution,
stranger safety and first aid.
Classes are held regularly at Kemba Shannon Dance Cen-
ter, 2017 N. Kilpatrick St. Private classes are also available
for groups of six or more and can be held at a location that
is convenient for the group. View class offerings at
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www.communityupgradeclasses.eventbrite.com or call
971-400-9128.
Volunteer and Help Protect a Rare
Species
Volunteer with Columbia Springs as we preserve our
piece of northwest forest and the endangered Western
Wahoo. Learn about invasive plants, local ecology, and a
rare shrub species found at Columbia Grove. Then help us
to remove invasive English Ivy that threatens to overwhelm
this special shrub. We will conclude the day with a fun
nature activity.
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As the temperature climbs outside, many homebound sen-
iors are struggling to keep cool in houses that have no fans
or air conditioning. Each year citizens from throughout the
greater Portland-Vancouver area respond to this need by
donating fans to help keep frail elderly neighbors comfort-
able during the summer heat.
Meals on Wheels People is again asking for donations of
fans to help keep homebound seniors cool and health as
temperatures are expected to exceed 90 degrees this week.
Fans can be brought to our headquarters at 7710 SW 31st
Avenue in Portland or to any of our 34 meal sites in Mult-
nomah, Washington and Clark counties. For information on
the center nearest you, call our switchboard at
503.736.6325.
About Meals on Wheels People: Since 1970 the Meals on
Wheels People has provided a nutritional and social lifeline
for seniors through 34 meal sites in Multnomah, Washing-
ton and Clark counties and Meals on Wheels delivery to
homebound seniors. With the help of more than 8,550 vol-
unteers, the nonprofit organization now serves 5,000 meals
daily and 1.2 million meals each year. Visit: www.mealson-
wheelspeople.org.
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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
Thursday July 10
SuPERBOwl CHAMPIONS SEATTlE SEAHAwkS HOSR
FIEld dAY FOR PORTlANd BOYS & GIRlS CluBS.
The celebration will kick-off with a formal
program followed by interactive field activities
and a family BBQ. Reception starts at 5:30 p.m.
Program, activities & BBQ 6 – 7:30 p.m. Margaret
Scott Elementary School, 14700 NE Sacramento
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SIX TO SuNSET CONCERT. Stone in love performs
for faithful renditions of the classic hits from one
of the most beloved rock groups of all time…
Journey, free concert in the park. 6 p.m. Esther
Short Park, 605 Esther St. Vancouver.
FREE SuMMER CONCERTS AT THE OREGON
CONVENTION CENTER PlAZA. See a great band
every Thursday night this summer for free! Enjoy
beverages, good music and delicious food.
Great fun for the whole family. Curtis Salgado will
be the band for the opening night 5:30 – 7:30
p.m.
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. Free of charge.
Friday – Saturday July 11 – 12
MEAlS ON wHEElS PEOPlE HOldS PARkING lOT
RuMMAGE SAlE. Goods available include china,
plasticware, 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.
Saturday July 12
13TH ANNuAl MISSISSIPPI STREET FAIR. The
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Mississippi Ave. Street Fair is a community
building event that celebrates the residents,
business and organizations from N. Fremont to N.
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. This meeting is
held the second Saturday of each month for
survivors only. 9 a.m. – 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.
Monday – Wednesday July 14 – 16
AllEN TEMPlE C.M.E. CHuRCH HOSTS 48TH
ANNuAl CONFERENCE – AlASkA PACIFIC REGION.
Monday July 14, Communion Service, 4236 NE
8th Ave. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday July 15, 10:15 a.m. –
2 p.m. Teaching session. wednesday, July 16,
10:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. another teaching session.
For more information and locations please call
503-287-0261.