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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-
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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
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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.
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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
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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.