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“The ADA: What Does It Stand For?” is the theme for the
24th anniversary celebration of the Americans with Disabil-
ities Act at the Matt Dishman Community Center on
Saturday, July 26, from 2 to 5 p.m. The free event is open
to the public and being presented by the City of Portland
and its community partners.
A full afternoon of activities for all the family is planned
at the center, located at 77 NE Knott St. The event will
include live entertainment, an open mic session, interactive
activities, multi-ethnic snacks, speakers, including Portland
City Commissioner Amanda Fritz, and a birthday cake for
the ADA’s big 24th anniversary.
‘we are Black. we are …’
PHOTO BY HELEN SILVIS
Blood donations Needed Now to
Prevent Emergency Situation
Scores of people turned out for the Portland African American leadership Forum celebration of the
black community July 19 in Montavilla Park. The event was the first in a series of events in the“we
are Black. we are....” campaign. Read more at www.aalfnw.org/portland.
Research Study Seeking Children
Ages 6-11 with Autism
The Teaching Research Institute at Western Oregon Uni-
versity and Louisa Silva, M.D., M.P.H. are announcing a
first-time opportunity for parents with children between the
ages of 6 and 11 with autism to enroll in a research study to
receive free training and treatment. Enrollment is open now
through Sept. 5 for residents of Multnomah, Clackamas,
Washington, Yamhill, Polk, Marion, Linn, Benton, Lincoln
and Lane counties.
Since 2000, Silva and her team of trained therapists have
worked with children with autism who are under the age of
six to learn a daily massage program that has been shown in
research studies to be effective in reversing sensory diffi-
culties and improving behavior. As children become more
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comfortable with touch, they become calmer, are better able
to focus and learn, and exhibit better behavior overall.
Families enrolled in the study receive all services for
free, including training, treatment and assessments. Enroll-
ment is limited to thirty-five children; residents outside of
the above-mentioned counties can enroll in the study, but
they may need to travel to one of the above counties for
services.
To learn more about the study or to enroll,
visit www.qsti.org, check out the QSTI Autism Treatment
for Children Facebook page; or contact Kris Gabrielsen
at 503.474.0218 or study@qsti.org.
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The American Red Cross is facing a looming blood short-
age, leading to an urgent need for donors of all blood types
to roll up a sleeve and give.
Donations through the Red Cross are down approximate-
ly 8 percent over the last 11 weeks, resulting in about
80,000 fewer donations than expected. The number of
donors continues to decline, and the shortfall is significant
enough that the Red Cross could experience an emergency
situation in the coming weeks.
Eligible donors with types O negative, B negative and A
negative blood are especially needed at this time. Type O
negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused
to anyone who needs blood. Types A negative and B nega-
tive can be transfused to Rh positive or negative patients.
Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit red-
crossblood.org to make an appointment or for more
information.
lents Street Fair this Sunday
A celebration of all things Lents is this Sunday, July 27,
from 1-8 p.m.
The day starts with the Lents Founders Day Parade to cel-
ebrate Lents’ history and cultural diversity. The parade will
feature the famed Beat Goes on Marching Band, the Unip-
iper, kids on bikes, the Belmont Goats, classic cars, elected
officials and so much more. If you would like to watch the
parade just show up by 12:15.
The Street Fair has music throughout the day with inter-
national folks music and local rock bands; a beer garden;
arts & crafts, foods, and wellness products.
Find more information at www.lentsstreetfair.com.
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the Broadway Street Fair at 10 a.m. So much fun
for all ages. downtown Estacada.
Friday – Sunday July 25 – 27
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 – Saturday July 25 – 26
HO’IKE ANd HAwAIIAN FESTIVAl. Over 10,000
visitors have swayed to the rhythm as Hula
dancers and Polynesian singers fill the park with
heartbeat of their cultures. Raffles, kids’ activities,
arts and crafts, food and drinks. Friday 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Esther Short Park, 605
Esther St. Vancouver.
ESTACAdA’S 14TH ANNuAl SuMMER CElEBRATION.
The summer celebration’s Friday night music
crawl (6 – 10 p.m.) kicks-off the weekend
performing in local shops. Saturday begins with
2014 BlOOMING lIlY FESTIVAl. 2nd Annual
Blooming lily Festival in living Color. we would
like to extend a personal invitation for anyone
who loves lilies. lots to see and do. 9 a.m. – 6
p.m. Parry’s Tree Farm and Nursery, 45627 Nw
david Hill Rd. Forest Grove.
Saturday July 26
PIEdMONT FlEA MARKET. Come support
community artists and other neighborhood
vendors. Noon – 5 p.m. Behind the Clarence
walker Florist, on the corner of N. Vancouver Ave.
and Killingsworth St.
AS YOu lIKE IT IN lAuRElHuRST PARK. Join us for a
free family-friendly performance of the classic
comedy. Starting at 2 p.m. laurelhurst Park, 3756
SE Oak St.
6TH ANNuAl Nw BOOK FESTIVAl. Over 200
critically acclaimed and well known authors from
Oregon and out of state will be attending. This
year, at Pioneer Courthouse Square. 11 a.m. – 5
p.m. Corner of Sw 6th, and Sw Morrison.
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KENTON COMMuNITY GARdEN wORK PARTY &
POTluCK. Get some exercise in the fresh air, learn
a new plant fact or two and enjoy a well earned
sense of accomplishment as we work to spruce
up the garden. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Kenton
Community Garden, 2799 N. Houghton Ave.
Sunday July 27
lENTS STREET FAIR. The street fair will embrace the
quirkiness of Portland and lents itself and will
feature many family friendly events. 1 – 8 p.m.
lents Town Center, SE 92nd Ave. and SE Foster
Rd.
THE BIG FlOAT: Open to all ages, the event
begins with a parade. Floaters gather at Tom
McCall Bowl. Floaters will then paddle down the
river and land on the west bank at Tom McCall
Bowl. Cost is $8. Runs 1 - 6 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday August 2 – 3
MlK dREAM RuN 14. Inspiring dreamers
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the “I Have a
dream” Speech delivered. Saturday 5 – 9 p.m.
“Taste of the dream” our pre-race kickoff and
community celebration. Sunday, the MlK dream
Run 6 a.m. – noon 5k, 10k, 15k race and award
ceremony. location vacant lot on the corner of
NE MlK & Alberta St.