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Portland and SW Washington S P O T L I G H T S focus on one of Mayor Hales’ top priorities: Young people in Portland’s black community. The film starts at 2 p.m., followed by the Q&A until 4 p.m. Tickets are $5, available at http://portlandfilmfestival.com/. ‘ultimate House Party’ Audition Notice for Portland’s ‘Black Nativity’ PassinArt: A Theater Company is holding open auditions for its upcoming holiday production of “Black Nativity by Langston Hughes,” directed by Shalanda R. Sims. Open auditions are scheduled for Sept. 4, from 6 to 8: 30 p.m. at Ethos/IFCC 5340 N. Interstate Ave. The company is seeking singers both males and females males ages 17 and up. Please bring a headshot, or current photo, resume and come prepared with a one minute monologue and song of your choice. To schedule an audition, please call 503-235.8079 and leave your name and number or email this information to passinart@yahoo.com. PHOTO BY JERRY FOSTER Neighborhood Emergency Team Trainings – Sign up Now Smirnoff and Spotify threw a party Aug. 14 at union Pine as part of the liquor company’s “Exclusively for Everybody” campaign. From left, Chris Williams, Christian Larsen, Matt Van Wyen, Zack Soskin-Bach and Alex N. enjoyed the company’s “ultimate House Party” with vodka cocktails and music from DJ Jayceeoh. Come to St Andrew for Last Thursday Music Music in a Sacred Space is presented at Last Thursday on Alberta, at St Andrew Catholic Church, at Ninth and Alber- ta Streets, Aug. 28, from 6-7 p.m. From 7-8 p.m., the St Andrew Gospel Choir runs through their favorites the way they are to be: vibrant and extemporaneous, under the direction of Willie Binns. Danc- ing kids welcome. Starting at 8 p.m., Catherine and Eddie Murphy and Com- pany, St. Andrew musicians for over 25 years, will present a “fiddle-centric” array of folk, traditional, and internation- C O M M al songs and tunes. The evening ends with Benjamin Zuelsdorf sharing jazz, rhythm and blues music. Find out more at www.standrewchurch.com. Mayor Joins Mitchell Jackson for Film Screening Mitchell S. Jackson on Saturday, Aug. 30, at Mission The- ater, 1624 N.W. Glisan St., will join Mayor Charlie Hales for a Q&A following the screening of The Residue Years: The Documentary, which traces the story behind his book, “The Residue Years.” The question-and-answer session will U N I T Y C A L The City of Portland has two scheduled Basic Training classes coming up: one in Linnton in September, and anoth- er in New Columbia (Portsmouth neighborhood) in October. The trainings are designed to train local neighbors on how to take charge and help their block in the event of an earth- quake or other natural disaster. Space is limited and participants are urged to sign up now. This class will cover all basic curriculum to become cer- tified as an active member of Portland’s Neighborhood Emergency Team Program. You do not need to reside in Linnton or New Columbia to take the training at either location. Get links to the signup page by contacting the NET Coor- dinator Jeremy Van Keuren, Portland Bureau of Emergency Management, at 503-823-4421 jeremy.vankeuren@port- landoregon.gov Also, a two-day Ham radio course is being offered at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center on Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13. The class is free and all materials are provided. The exam fee, however, is $14. If you are interested in joining the class, please email Eric Kosko at eric.kosko@providence.org. E N D A R P ORTLAND 2014 B ULLETIN B OARD you do not wish to attend convention stop by Esther Short Park and just see and see all the costumes. Very fun and exciting time! This is an all weekend event at the Vancouver Hilton Hotel, 301 W. 6th St. Vancouver. Saturday August 30 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 August 29 EAST PORTLAND COMMuNITY CENTER 1ST ANNuAL WILD WEST FESTIVAL. Come join East Portland Community Center to celebrate the end of summer season. Live music, fun activities, good food and more. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 740 SE 106th Ave. Friday – Monday August 29 – September 1 kuMORICoN 2014 ANIME CONVENTION. Celebrating 12 years of Anime and Japanese culture. kumorican is back for its biggest year yet. To register please visit www.kumoricon.org . If THE CROSSROADS DOLL & TEDDY BEAR SHOW & SALE EVENT. The event showcases all aspects of the doll and teddy bear world. Adults $7, children 12 and under $4. Doll identification and appraisal, bring up to 2 items. Extensive group of antique dolls on sale and much more. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. kliever National Guard Armory, 1000 NE 33rd Ave. COuVFEST NW 2014: COuVFEST NW 2014 is partnering with the City of Vancouver this year in celebrating Vancouver’s diverse music scene. COuVFEST is free and open to all ages. Noon – 10 p.m. Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St. Monday September 1 DIVE INTO THE 2ND ANNuAL POOCH PLuNGE AT THE MARSHALL CENTER POOL. Lifeguards will be provided to help your friend be safe. All dogs must be current on shots, dog and people friendly, and be willing to swim. Two swim times. Noon – 11:30 p.m. for small dogs (25 pounds or Page 4 The Portland and Seattle Skanner August 27, 2014 less) 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. for all dogs (large & small). Admission is $5 per dog. The Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McCloughlin Blvd. Vancouver. Friday – Sunday September 5 – 7 VANCOuVER SAuSAGE FEST. 2014 is the final year of this long-time community event. Sausages, entertainment, contests, carnival games and rides and much more. This is an all weekend event opening at 10 a.m. all days. Except Friday the festival opens at 6 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic School, 6500 Highland Dr. Vancouver. Saturday September 6 PAINT YOuR ART OuT! Art Show and Sale! Paint Your Art Out is Siren Nations Annual visual art fundraiser and celebration. Opening night includes demos, an art auction, a kids are, snacks and music. This show is open for one month. Opening night, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Olympic Mills Commerce Center, 107 SE Washington. Sunday September 7 COMMuNITY INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN BIkE BEAVERTON! The Seventh Annual Bike Beaverton features a safety rodeo, obstacle course for kids and family friendly bike ride. 1 p.m. City Park, SW 5th at Hall Boulevard, Beaverton.
