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bian, gay, bisexual and transgender families of color. The
team does this work within predominately-straight commu-
nities of color, within racial justice organizations and within
lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender justice organizations.
Read more on their work at www.basicrights.org/ourfam-
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New Playground
State Job Fair for Disabled workers
PHOTO COURTESY PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION
The Department of Business and Consumer Services in
partnership with Incight and Oregon Vocational Rehabilita-
tion Services (OVRS) will host an informational and
networking event to introduce job seekers with disabilities
to career opportunities with State of Oregon agencies.
The event is Thursday, Oct. 9, from 1 – 5 p.m., at the The
Labor and Industries Building, 350 Winter Street NE,
Salem. Fifteen to twenty State of Oregon agencies will par-
ticipate.
Find out more at http://meetstateagencies.eventbrite.com.
Clark County Free Flu Vaccinations
Portland Parks & Recreation’s first-ever permanent nature-based play area is now open at
westmoreland Park, SE Mcloughlin and SE Bybee Boulevards. The westmoreland natural play area
is the first such permanent playscape across the PP&R system and features play elements made of
logs and boulders, sand & water play, plants, hills, and opportunities for building with “loose parts”
such as branches, sticks, pinecones and more. From left, 7 year-old Dori Bond and her
grandfather, Amir Fathizadeh, play in the sand feature, one of the most popular spots in the new
playground.
Basic Rights Oregon launches Ad
Campaign
More than 140 leaders and organizations have signed on
in support of Basic Rights Oregon’s “Come Out for Our
Families” ad campaign. This series of ads published in local
ethnic media throughout Oregon on or around Oct. 11, cel-
ebrates National Coming Out Day, a day of awareness for
people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
The ads feature straight leaders of color and organizations
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that work in communities of color. Endorsers state that they
believe communities are strongest when all families—
extended
families,
multi-generational
families,
single-parent families and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans-
gender families—have the resources, respect and love they
need to thrive.
The ad campaign is led by Our Families, an education and
advocacy volunteer team that is part of Basic Rights Ore-
gon’s racial justice program. The volunteer team works to
raise the visibility, experiences and public support of les-
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Flu vaccine is widely available in Clark County, and
health officials are recommending everyone six months and
older get vaccinated soon.
Flu occurs primarily from October through May. A conta-
gious respiratory disease, flu kills more people in the U.S.
than any other vaccine-preventable disease. On average,
nearly 24,000 people die each year of flu, and more than
200,000 are hospitalized.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recom-
mends flu shots for everyone six months and older, with
rare exceptions. Vaccination with a live, nasal-spray flu
vaccine (FluMist) is an option for people two to 49 who are
healthy and not pregnant. FluMist is the preferred vaccina-
tion for children ages two to eight.
People at greatest risk of complications from flu are espe-
cially urged to get vaccinated. They are young children,
pregnant women, people 65 and older and people with asth-
ma, diabetes, heart disease and other long-term health
conditions.
To get vaccinated, call your health care provider or phar-
macy. If you don’t have health insurance, call Sea Mar
Community Health Centers at (360) 852-9070 or the Van-
couver Free Clinic at (360) 313-1390 to make an
appointment for a low-cost flu shot.
For more information, see www.cdc.gov/flu/about/dis-
ease/index.htm.
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P ORTLAND 2014
B ULLETIN B OARD
a.m. – 5 p.m. Red Rose Ballroom, 1829 NE
Alberta.
Mw 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.
Sunday October 12
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PORTlAND HEROES uNITE TO DOuBlE luNG
CANCER SuRVIVAl. Join hundreds of community
members as they gather for a day of impact at
the Portland Free to Breathe walk. The
inspirational event will feature a 5K and 1 mile
walk for all fitness levels. 8 a.m. – noon. Oaks
Park. There is a registration fee of $25.
Tuesday October 14
Saturday October 11
SISTERS NETwORK OREGON & Sw wASHINGTON
CHAPTER: DO NOT FORGET: SuRVIVORS TAlK.
Survivors only from 9 – 9:50 a.m. General
meeting open to anyone who would like to join
us in our fight against breast cancer among
African American women. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
June Key Delta Center, 5940 N. Albina St.
JHS 14TH ANNuAl MulTICulTuRAl FIlM FESTIVAl:
DEFY THE INEVITABlE: HARVEST BEYOND THE BRIM.
Sam Smith, Co-Founder and Educational Catalyst
at Community Supported Everything will
facilitate. “Surviving Progress.” The kick-off
documentary for the 14th Annual JHS
Multicultural Film Festival. 6 p.m. North Portland
Neighborhood library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.
BARGAIN HuNING PDX. The show will feature 30
Pacific Northwest Artisans and locally-owned
boutiques displaying their handmade wares. 10
Saturday October 18
NORTH STAR VIllAGE HOSTS OCTOBER TAlK. If you
are interested in remaining in your home as you
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age? North Star Village may have the answers to
those questions. Space is limited so reserve your
seat today at www.northpdxvillage@comcast.net
or call 503-978-0540. Portsmouth neighborhood
call for location and time.
KIllER PuMPKIN FEST. The festival features
25+different pumpkin beers and ciders,
farmstead and pumpkin vendors, pumpkin
smashing, face painting. Fun for all ages. 11
a.m. – midnight. Green Dragon Bistro Brewpub,
928 SE 9th St. Donation of $5 (all goes to Camp
ukandu).
Sunday October 19
QuAlITY EDuCATION FESTIVAl. Join educators,
parents, students and community members who
wish to create the education Oregon students
deserve. Noon – 3 p.m. Pioneer Courthouse
Square.
STEP OuT: wAlK TO STOP DIABETES. Come to
Vancouver landing and walk to Stop Diabetes.
Join us after the walk to celebrate the
accomplishments at the Step Out walk after
party. Enjoy great food, live music, fun kids’
activities and much more. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Vancouver landing, 110 Columbia St.
Vancouver.