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features spoken word artists Bronson Enos, Micah Fletcher
and Jessie Jones.
Championing youth as catalysts for peace in their com-
munities, the group is bestowing a full slate of community
service awards, including the Peace in Action Award, which
this year goes to the 11:45 Initiative and to the Multnomah
Youth Commission, Rob Ingram, Youth Summit against
Violence.
RSVP by Friday, Nov. 14 to BWFP.PDX@gmail.com.
Winter Coat Drive
Free American Diabetes Association
Expo & Walk
PHOTO COURTESY KINGDOM BUILDERS
On Saturday, Nov. 22, the American Diabetes Association
EXPO, presented by the Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health
Center at OHSU will take place at the Oregon Convention
Center in Portland from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This free event is
for people of all ages and includes healthy and fun activities
for the whole family.
The EXPO also provides the community with a unique
opportunity to get free health screenings and flu shots, par-
ticipate in healthy cooking and exercising demonstrations,
talk to exhibitors and listen to leading experts about dia-
betes prevention and management.
Prior to the start of EXPO, the American Diabetes Asso-
ciation will hold its annual Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes
fundraising event at the Oregon Convention Center. The
public is invited to join and walk to Stop Diabetes inside the
warm exhibit hall from 9:00 - 10:00am and then attend
EXPO. To learn more and register to walk, visit www.dia-
betes.org/portlandstepout.
Greater Solid Rock Church of God in Christ Outreach Ministries (Kingdom Builders), 1705 NE Dekum St.,
is holding its annual Winter Drive, collecting blankets, coats, and socks; hats and gloves are also
accepted. The Kingdom Builders will collect donations until Saturday, Dec. 13. Then, the Day of Giving
will be on Saturday, Dec. 20 in downtown Portland, at 4th Burnside from 10-12 p.m. They need
volunteers for that day and others as well. They’re seeking new socks, hats and gloves. The blankets
and coats can be used but please make sure they are clean before you donate. Drop off donations
at the church Sundays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., and Tuesday nights, 7:30-8:30 p.m. For more information
contact Shannon Olive at 503-875-1725.
Portland Parks 11th Annual Turkey
Swim
Portland Parks & Recreation is gearing up for the 11th
Annual Turkey Swim. Now through Nov. 21, Portland
Parks & Recreation pools will be hosting six drawings for a
free frozen turkey.
The entries will be handed out with paid admission for all
drop-in aquatic activities (Lap Swim, Water Fitness and
Play Swims) at Portland Parks & Recreation pools. Each of
the six pools will draw a name and six lucky winners will
have a turkey on us. Lucky winners will be notified on Fri-
day, Nov. 21 (need not be present to win).
Enter at: Buckman Pool, 503-823-3668, 320 SE 16th;
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Columbia Pool, 503-823-3669, 7701 N Chautauqua Blvd;
Dishman Pool, 503-823-3673, 77 NE Knott; East Portland
Pool, 503-823-3450, 740 SE 106th; Mt. Scott Pool, 503-
823-3183, 5530 SE 72nd; Southwest Pool, 503-823-2840,
6820 SW 45th Ave.
Black Women for Peace Special
Gala
“Honoring Our Supporters” is a special awards event by
Black Women for Peace, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2 – 4 p.m. at
the Ambridge Center – Sellwood Room, 1333 Martin
Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
With special music featuring Eldon T. Jones, the evening
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University Students Offer Technology
Tips to Seniors
Students at the University of Portland are teaming up with
the Hollywood Senior Center in Northeast Portland to help
seniors better use today’s technology.
People age 55 and older are invited to attend the free tech-
nology clinic Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holly-
wood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40 Avenue, Portland.
Attendees can bring their cell phones, laptops or tablets
and work one-on-one with a student to get questions
answered. Students can also help answer questions about
software or programs used at home.
The event is free and open to seniors in North and North-
east Portland. Please call 503-288-8303 to register.
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a.m. – 3 p.m. The Salvation Army Moore St. Corps
and Community Center, 5335 N. Williams.
FREE FIRSTENBURGFAMIY 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.
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.
Sunday November 23
Thursday – Sunday Nov. 20 – Dec. 21
A SALUTE 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 the artists” reception will be held on
Sunday Dec. 7, from 2 – 4 p.m. The exhibit and
catered reception are free and open to the
public. 2811 Ne Holman St.
Saturday November 22
GET-OUT, GET-ACTIVE-GET INVOLVED. Come see
the newly remodeled community center, new
programs, and community partners. The Moore
St. Movement Community open house party. 11
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. Hollywood Senior
Center, Noon – 2 p.m. 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.
Wednesday November 26
8TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FEAST. Genesis
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Community Fellowship is hosting a FREE
Thanksgiving dinner. Great home cooking and
friendly folks guaranteed!!! 6 – 7:30 p.m. Genesis
Community Fellowship, 5425 NE 27th Ave.
Thursday November 27
THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER. Attendees are invited
to a free Thanksgiving Dinner. However we ask
that you bring your favorite side dish or a
donation in the form of grocery gift cards. Please
call to reserve your seat, 503-288-8303. 3 – 6
p.m. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 NE 40th Ave.
TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING FOR 1,300 AT UNION
GOSPEL MISSION. Union Gospel Mission is gearing
up to serve 1,300 meals on Thanksgiving Day. 10
a.m. – 2 p.m. Union Gospel Mission will be
closing off the street on NW Third Ave., between
Burnside and Couch St. and serving the meals in
a 120 foot tent.
Friday November 28
30TH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT
PIONEER COURTHOUSE SQUARE. This beloved
community tradition will feature a holiday sing-a-
long and lots of fun activities. 5:30 p.m.
Saturday November 29
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION EXPO. The expo
is free and includes health screenings, cooking
demonstrations, over 70 product and service
exhibitors, and much more. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Oregon Convention Center, Oregon Ballroom,
777 MLK, Jr. Blvd.