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Ray. Saturday Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and 4 - 6:30
p.m. at Ethos/IFCC 5340 N. Interstate Ave. The company
is seeking 12 - 14 actors, of all ages. Please bring a head-
shot, or current photo, resume and come prepared with a
one minute monologue. To schedule an audition, please
call 503-235.8079 and leave your name and number or
email your information to passinart@yahoo.com.
Farm To Table
Celebrating Nigerian 54th
Independence Anniversary
PHOTO CREDIT HELEN SILVIS
Nigerian Community in Oregon and Southwest Washing-
ton (NCOSWA) will host “Nigerian Day Event” on
Saturday, Oct. 4, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Matt Dishman
Community Center, 77 NE Knott Street, Portland, Oregon.”
NCOSWA has raised funds to support the Northwest
Medical Teams, Malaria eradication projects in Nigeria,
Doembecher Children’s Hospital, to name a few.
Please come and support our efforts by informing your
community and friends about the Oct. 4 event, and bring
your appetite to enjoy the buffet of African food. And don’t
forget to bring your dancing shoes. Keep in mind that some
of your expenditure at the event will qualify as TAX
DEDUCTIBLE contributions.
For further information contact Vitalis Ogbeama, 503-
997-4812, or Chief Cosmas Nwerem, 503-421-6500, or
Patrick Essien, 503-730-9139.
Multnomah County’s restorative justice program held a Farm to Table dinner Saturday Sept. 27 at
the county’s CROPS farm in Troutdale. The dinner showcased the work of youth in the Hands of
Wonder and culinary arts programs. Youth who complete the program gain work skills and a
recommendation. All the crops harvested at the farm go to Oregon Food Bank. Pictured here:
gardens Jerry Hunter tells guests about the programs at the farm.
Portland Fire and Rescue Accepting
Applications
What does it take to become a firefighter? Compassion.
Resourcefulness. Skills. Adaptability. Strength. And most
important: a desire to help others. If that describes you, I
encourage you to contact our recruiter to learn more about
our testing process; call 503-823-3811 or email firefight-
er@portlandoregon.gov.
Come join us: become a firefighter! We’re dedicated men
and women of every race and ethnicity. No matter our back-
ground, we can all climb ten stories with a tank of air
strapped to our backs. Every day we save lives, property,
and the environment. We save people from heart attacks,
chemical spills, car pin-ins, and yes, we also fight fires. We
are a team, and we’d like for you to join us and become a
firefighter.
PF&R will be accepting applications online Oct. 13th -26
to take the firefighter entrance exam, which will be admin-
istered Dec. 17.
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RACC Seeks Applications for New
Public Art Murals
Open Auditions
PassinArt: A Theater Company is holding final open audi-
tions for its upcoming holiday production of Black Nativity
by Langston Hughes, Directed by Shalanda R. Sims.
PassinArt: A Theater Company is also holding open audi-
tions for its upcoming Spring Production of Smoldering
Fire by Kermit Frazier and directed by William (Bill) Earl
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The Regional Arts & Culture Council is now accepting
applications for mural funding through its Public Art
Murals Program. Applications are due the first Wednesday
of every month through June 2015.
Applications and guidelines are available at racc.org/pub-
lic-art/mural-program. Proposals must be submitted by 5
p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. RACC’s
review and approval process takes 4-6 weeks, and all pro-
posals are reviewed by the Public Art Murals Program
Committee, whose members include artists, arts advocates
and other creative professionals.
On Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 am to noon, RACC will
offer a free workshop to help artists understand the mural
application process at the Rosewood Initiative, 16126 SE
Stark St. For more information and to RSVP for the work-
shop, contact Peggy Kendellen, public art manager, at
503.823.4196 or kendellen@racc.org.
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things, and how these activities relate to the
Portland Regions robust manufacturing sector. 4–
8 p.m. Center for Advanced Learning, 1484 NW
Civic Dr. Gresham.
Thursday – Saturday October 2 – 4
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
Wednesday October 1
YOu CAN HELP END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. “You
Can Help” shares information on how anyone
can help empower a neighbor or friend in an
abusive relationship. The campaign licks-off with
guest speakers and a candlelight vigil. Please
feel free to join us. 6 p.m. at Latte Da, 205 E.
39th St. Vancouver.
Thursday October 2
MANuFACTuRING Day. Through fun and engaging
hands – on activities this event provides students
and community members with the opportunity to
understand and learn about the world of making
kIDS’ uSED BOOk SALE. We have an enormous
variety of books to choose from: Chapter books,
picture books, easy reading and more. 9 a.m. –
6 p.m. District Library Headquarters, 1007 E. Mill
Plain Blvd. Vancouver.
Saturday October 4
HEART SCREENING FOR TEEN ATHLETES. Register
now for our eighth annual Teen Athlete Cardiac
Screening. We will Check students ages 13 – 19
for potential heart problems. 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Addidas Village, 5055 N. Delaware Ave. Pre –
Register at www.legacyhealth.org/TACS
OLD APPLE TREE FESTIVAL. The oldest living apple
tree in the Northwest turns 188 and is ready to
celebrate. Live music, children’s activities, and
much more. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 112 Columbia
Way, Vancouver.
Saturday – Sunday October 4 – 5
LINCOLN CITY FALL kITE FESTIVAL. Come watch kite
flying exhibitions, colorful big kits fisplays, the kids
kite parade and so much more. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Both Days! D River Way Side, 1110 NW First Court.
Lincoln City.
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Saturday – Monday October 4 – 6
SEE LINCOLN FOR A LINCOLN. For only $5 you
can see 2 Years, 1 Month: Lincoln’s Legacy
before it closes. Plus, the first 25 visitors will
receive a full size exhibition poster to take home.
Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Ave.
Sunday October 5
BLACk GIRL IN SuBuRBIA SCREENING. Filmed in
Oregon, ‘Black Girl in Suburbia’ is the feature
debut documentary from Hillsboro resident
Melissa Lowery that looks into the experiences of
black girls growing up in predominately white
communities. A community discussion with
Melissa Lowery will occur after the screening. 2 –
5 p.m. Hillsboro Main Library, Event Room, 2850
NE Brookwood Pkwy.
Saturday October 11
BARGAIN HuNTING PDX. The show will feature 30
Pacific Northwest Artisans and locally owned
boutiques displaying their handmade wares. 10
a.m. – 5 p.m. Red Rose Ballroom, 1829 NE
Alberta.
NW CIDER FESTIVAL. 20 local cider companies
offering tastings, a cider bar, retail store, live
music, a family friendly area and much more. 10
a.m. – 8 p.m. Pioneer Courthouse Square,
Downtown.