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Portland and SW Washington S P O T L I G H T Protest ICE S PAALF Hold Last Breakfast of the Year PHOTO BY LISA LOVING This Saturday, Nov. 15, PAALF hosts a community breakfast focusing on the Justice System: Know Your Rights, Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Rosewood Initiative, 16126 SE Stark, Portland. This month’s breakfast will focus on exploring our indi- vidual and collective rights when dealing with the police. How can we build a movement against state sanctioned vio- lence in Portland? Breakfast includes a free warm meal, free youth program- ming, and community discussion on the impact of state sanctioned violence in our community and what we should know as individuals and a community in encountering the police For more information go towww.weareblackweare.com Fix unsigned Ballots by Next tuesday Oregon voters have until close of business on Tuesday, Nov. 18th, to cure any signature problems on their ballots. If the signature problem is not fixed by the deadline, the ballot will not be counted. The list of voters with ballot signature problems will be made public on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Campaigns are per- mitted to contact voters on the list. Campaigns are also permitted to provide transportation for voters, but laws pro- hibiting undue influence apply. Voters who have any concerns or questions should contact the Secretary of State’s office at 503-986-1518. After protesters, including Augustana Lutheran Church Pastor Mark knutson with microphone above, demonstrated outside the federal courthouse last thursday, a federal judge ordered the temporary release of community labor leader Francisco Aguirre. threatened with arrest and deportation by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a DuI, then charged with illegally entering the country, Aguirre spent 45 days in sanctuary with the support of hundreds of community leaders from faith, labor and immigrant rights organizations – even Portland Mayor Charlie Hales. He was arrested last week after he appeared at the Clackamas County Courthouse to answer on the drunk driving charge. Supporters say he is back in the sanctuary with his family at Augustana. Dance Club Hosts Fundraiser for Healthy Birth Initiative Groovin’ High Steppers host a fundraiser in support of the Healthy Birth Initiative, and the expanding work of the pro- gram that provides services and classes for African American fathers and males, Nov. 15 and 16, in an array of events held at the Colwood Golf Center, 7313 NE Columbia Blvd. in Portland. The event includes a Meet and Greet, Saturday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. with dominoes and bid whist tourna- ments (small entry fee and prizes). Playing your favorite R&B, Neo-Soul & Jazz for your dancing, Chicago Steppin’, C O M M PFLAG Events Coming up line dancing and listening pleasure. The attire is casual and light Hors D’Oeuvres will be served. The Main Event, Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. with music host DJ George, spinning sophisticated R&B, Neo-Soul & Jazz for your dancing, Chicago Steppin’, line dancing and listening pleasure. The attire is dress to impress and hearty Hors D’Oeuvres will be served. On Sunday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. is a farewell dance set and brunch. Tickets may be purchased and donations made online at www.groovinhighsteppers.com via PayPal (Select the NEWS tab and EVENTS drop-down). The group hopes to raise $3000 for the birth project. U N I T Y C A L There are some upcoming free community events happen- ing through Basic Rights Oregon, PFLAG Portland Black Chapter, and LGBTQ communities at Portland State Uni- versity. Nov. 18, from 5:45 -9 p.m. is a Dinner Social and Gather- ing for LGBTQ people of color to learn about Basic Rights Oregon: Our Families Leadership Program. Find the loca- tion by calling 503-222-6151, ext. 117. On Nov. 19, the amazing Cece McDonald will join other Transgender Activists on a panel at PSU in recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance, 6:30-8:30 at the Smith Center Ballroom. E N D A R P ORTLAND 2014 B ULLETIN B OARD 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 Thursday – Sunday November 13 – 16 12tH ANNuAL tEEN ARt SHOW. Opening reception is thursday Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. the reception features artistic activities throughout the exhibition, light refreshments and much more. Beaverton City Library, All open to the public. 12375 SW 5th St. Beaverton. Friday November 14 StISON LuMBER tREE ARRIVAL At PONEER COuRtHOuSE SQuARE. Festivities include a parade, the Beat Goes On marching band, free hot chocolate. All the fun begins at noon. Pioneer Courthouse Square. Saturday November 15 VANPORt MEDIA PROJECt. “tHE WAkE OF VANPORt”. Honors the Death of a City. It presents the city’s history through collecting Vanport Stories told by the voices of those who lived there. Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church, 3138 N. Vancouver Ave. 2 p.m. the artists” reception will be held on Sunday December 7, 2014 from 2 – 4 p.m. the exhibit and catered reception are free and open to the public. 2811 NE Holman St. BLuES & BAR-B-QuE, BENEFIt FOR VEtERANS. Voices for Veterans to benefit our local veterans down home Bar-B-Q dinner, blues music with Norman Sylvester Band, auction, prizes all for $15. 7 – 11 p.m. North Portland Eagles Lodge, 7611 N. Exeter & Lombard. FREE FIRStENBuRG FAMILY FuN DAY. the Firstenburg Community Center will be hosting a FREE Family Fun Day and movie night filled with swimming, climbing, activities in the gym and so much more. Fun starts at noon and runs all day & evening. 700 NE 136th Ave. Vancouver. GIRLFESt. Join us for our largest Girl Scout celebration of the year GirlFest! Discover hundreds of amazing activities. $10 pre- registration, $15 at the door. Register at www.girlscout.org/girlfest. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Dr. 28tH ANNuAL NEIGHBORHOOD FIX-It FAIR. Healthy Families, Healthy Homes! Fix-it fair is a free event where you can learn simple ways to save money and be healthy at home this winter. 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Parkrose High School, 12003 NE Shaver St. Monday November 17 PORtLAND INtERNAtIONAL AIRPORt JOB FAIR. Expecting to fill more than 300 concession jobs over the next few months. PDX concessions are looking for seasonal, part-time, full-time and temporary employees. 5 p.m. PDX Conference Center, located above Oregon Market in the airport’s main terminal, 7000 NE Airport Way. Thursday – Sunday November 20 – December 21 A SLutE tO OREGON ARtIStS. Concordia university Libraries Art & Culture presents A Salute to Oregon Artists art exhibit in the George r. White Library and Learning Center. A catered “meet Page 4 The Portland and Seattle Skanner November 12, 2014 Saturday November 22 Sunday November 23 SENIORS INVItED tO GIVE tHANkS At SENIOR CENtER. the free dinner includes turkey and all the trimmings, plus tasty side dishes, music and fellowship will follow. All seniors living in North and Northeast Portland are invited. Noon – 2 p.m. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 NE 40th Ave. DROP – IN POEtRY WORkSHOP At tHE NORtH PORtLAND LIBRARY. No registration required. Just bring a pen & notebook. We will create a group poem, and participants will leave with the beginning of a new writing. 512 N. killingsworth St.
