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All Portland NAACP members in good standing are eligi-
ble to run for office. You must meet the criteria and
ATTEND this meeting in order to run for office. Anyone
with questions can contact current NAACP Secretary Doris
Muhammad at 503-282-0537.
Voting for NAACP officers is Saturday, Nov. 15, in the
Red Cross, 3131 North Vancouver Ave., Conference Room
'C' - First Floor. Voting will begin at 11a.m. and NAACP
members will have until 3 p.m. to cast their votes.
Anyone with questions should immediately contact cur-
rent NAACP Secretary Doris Muhammad at 503-282-0537,
or email dorismuhammad503@gmail.com.
African Leaders
Dancing Zombies Take Over the
World; Portland Hosts 8th Annual Thrill
the World
PHOTO BY HELEN SILVIS
Thrill the World, where hundreds of locals dress like zom-
bies and dance Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” choreography,
is coming up Oct. 25, for the eighth year in a row.
Each year, all proceeds from Thrill the World Portland ben-
efit the Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC),
a local organization that provides services and a drop-in
center for queer youth.
Dancers learn the dance ahead of time. Practices are at
Fremont UMC, 2620 NE Fremont in Portland (practices are
optional; dancers can learn at home with videos on
youtube). Final practice is Fridays, Oct. 24 from 6-8 p.m.
For
more
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go
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http://www.facebook.com/thrilltheworld.portland or email
ttwpdx@gmail.com
Fifteen high school students from Ivory Coast, Congo, and Niger visited the Immigrant and
Refugee Community Organization’s Africa House, Oct. 17. The students were treated to snacks and
career advice from Africa House staff and representatives from the City of Portland’s Office of
Equity and Human Rights, and Portland Human Rights Commission. The students are in Portland to
learn about entrepreneurship and community service. The students visited Grant High School today
as part of their trip, organized by the U.S. State Department and World Affairs Council of Oregon. A
scheduled visit to Jesuit High School was cancelled by the school out of concern for the Ebola
Virus.
• Free Lunch, Free Parking
• Pre-registration is NOT Required
For more information go to www.aaah.org, or call 503-
595-3517.
African American Alliance for
Homeownership Fair
The 16th Annual African American Homeownership Fair
is Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Legacy
Emanuel Hospital Atrium, 501 N. Graham St. The event is
free and open to all.
Free and open to the public, the event offers housing and
finance counselors and credit experts to help you plan for
your own home.
• Enter to Win $1,000 Grant
• Enter to Win a $500 Gift Card and Other Prizes
• Visit Over 40 Housing Professionals
• Attend Free Workshops
• Home Retention Resources (for current homeowners)
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Portland NAACP Elections this
Weekend
The next General Membership Meeting of the local
NAACP will be held from Noon until 2 p.m. this Saturday,
Oct. 25, at Concordia University, 2811 NE Holman St. in
the University Library, Room 120.
This will be your opportunity to hear from and to speak to
the local NAACP nominees for president, vice president,
secretary, assistant secretary, and treasurer.
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A Community Conversation: Services
for Seniors And People With Disabilities
Aging and People with Disabilities would like to invite
you to come and share ideas about the future of Oregon’s
services for seniors and people with disabilities. This is
your opportunity to help Oregon decide what should be
done to improve future services. There will be a short pres-
entation followed by a group discussion. Refreshments will
be provided. Everyone is welcome, and we would love to
hear what home and community mean to you—Now and as
you age.
Meetings will be held: Hillsboro, Tuesday, Oct. 28, -
12:30 – 2 p.m. at the Hillsboro Public Services building,
Cafeteria, 155 1st St. Beaverton - 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the
Beaverton Community Center, Vose Room, 12350 SW 5th
St. Suite 100.
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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 – Monday October 24 – 27
THE FRIENDS OF THE MULTNOMAH COUNTY
LIBRARY’S FALL USED BOOk SALE. Oregon’s largest
used book sale. kicking things off is a members-
only night Friday Oct. 24 from 6– 9 p.m.
Admission is free to the public on Saturday from 9
a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and
Monday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Double Tree Exhibit Hall
at Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah St.
Saturday October 25
16TH ANNUAL HOMEOWNERSHIP FAIR. Visit over 40
housing professionals, attend free workshops,
home retention resources (for current
homeowners), free lunch, enter to win great
prizes and much more. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Legacy
Emanuel Hospital Atrium, 5011 N. Graham St.
2014 LIGHT THE NIGHT WALk FOR LEUkEMIA AND
LYMPHOMA. Night walk starts at 5 p.m. at the
Oregon Convention Center. Registration is free
but participants are encouraged to fundraise.
Entertainment, food and beverages will be
provided through the 1.75 mile non-competitive
walk.
Monday October 27
ECONOMIC PHOENIX A.B. HAMMOND, THE PANIC
OF 1893 AND THE ASTORIA AND COLUMBIA RIVER
RAILROAD. This presentation will focus on
Hammond’s railroad and lumber enterprises
activity in Oregon at the turn-of-the-century and
how he turned one of the nation’s worst
depressions to his advantage. Free and open to
the public. Canned food donations accepted. 7
p.m. McMenamin’s kennedy School.
Thursday October 30
COSTUME – INSPIRED POP CONCERT INCLUDING
COSTUME CONTEST. Music, costumes, and prizes
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for all ages. Warner Pacific College’s Concert
Band is hosting a free costume Inspired Concert.
7 p.m. Warner Pacific College, 2219 SE 68th Ave.
Friday October 31
ALBERTA MAIN STREET HOSTS TRICk-OR-TREAT
ALBERTA STREET. The third annual Trick-or-treat
Alberta Street will take place rain or shine from
3:30 – 6 p.m. Local businesses with Trick-or-Treat
Alberta Street posters on display will provide
treats to costumed children as they Trick-or-Treat
up and down NE Alberta from MLk Blvd. to NE
31st Ave.
ANNUAL HARVEST PARTY. Requesting no scary
costumes, but are awarding prizes to the best
non-scary costumes. Enjoy games, prizes and
tons of candy. 6 – 8 p.m. Minnehaha Grange
Hall, 9905 NE St. Johns Rd. Vancouver
Saturday November 1
4TH ANNUAL NATIVE AMERICAN FAMILY DAY AND
MARkETPLACE. The day-long event is free and
open to all. Features free swimming, family
activities, arts and crafts, fresh Native American
food and more. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mt. Scott
Community Center, 5530 SE 72nd Ave.