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Portland and SW Washington S P O T L I G H T S Participants can enter to win one of three $500 scholarships, provided by the event sponsor, Educational Credit Manage- ment Corporation (ECMC). The scholarships can be used at any accredited college in the United States. For more information, please contact CCC Financial Aid director Chippi Bello at chippi@clackamas.edu or 503-594- 3099 or Student Support & Enrollment coordinator Tawnya Stauffer-Dexter at tawnyas@clackamas.edu 503-594-6136. Delivering Arts Commission Seeks Artists, Works to Mount 2015 Exhibitions The Clark County Arts Commission is seeking artists who create two-dimensional pieces and are interested in exhibit- ing their works next year in the Sixth-Floor Gallery at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. Artists can propose a solo exhibition of 20-24 pieces or share an exhibit with another artist and each show 10-12 pieces. Interested artists should send four representative JPEG images to sixthfloorgallery@clarkcountyartscommission.org. Submission deadline for jurying is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23. PHOTO BY JERRY FOSTER Portland Police Seek Public Input on Directives Sen. ron Wyden and Multnomah County Commissioner loretta Smith delivered Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors in Northeast Portland on Friday, Nov. 21. Wyden, a long-time supporter of senior issues and the Meals on Wheels People, frequently delivers meals when he is in the state. They stopped in to chat with luther Avery, above, who lives on Northeast rodney Avenue. College Night at CCC rescheduled for Dec. 9 College Night at Clackamas Community College has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 9. The event was origi- nally scheduled for Nov. 13, but was canceled due to inclement weather. The event offers sessions to help people C O M M find out about higher education choices and funding. College Night in Oregon begins at 6:30 p.m. with pizza and beverages in the college’s Gregory Forum at the Oregon City campus. The session provides information on choosing the right college, the financial aid process, completing and filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and scholarship searches and scams. U N I T Y C A L The Portland Police Bureau is in the process of reviewing its directives. At the beginning of every month, the Bureau posts directives asking for public review. Currently, the Bureau is asking for the community’s feed- back regarding the following directives:* 060.50, Tips and Techniques and Safety Bulletins; * 210.05, Field Training Program; * 210.21, Leaves of Service; * 412.00, Employee Retraining Program; * 690.00, Training - Precinct/Division. Community members are encouraged to read the directives and provide drafting comments at: http://www.portlandore- gon.gov/police/59757. This webpage also enables community members to sign up for email notifications when new directives are posted. These directives will remain posted and comments col- lected for thirty days, from Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 through Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014. 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 Friday – Saturday November 29 – 29 ANNuAl 11TH HOur SANTA HOlIDAY FAIr & TrEE lIGHTING PArTY. A live reindeer display will be featured on the front lawn of the Cultural Center. A free make and take ornaments and crafts for kids booth, artisan fair and many more fun activities. Friday hours noon – 7 p.m. Saturday hours 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE HWY 101, lincoln City. 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. Thursday November 27 Saturday November 29 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. HAWTHOrNE BOulEVArD’S 4TH ANNuAl HOlIDAY STrOll. Shop local and find gifts for everyone on your list. Festive holiday shopping, holiday specials, family activities & more. Noon – 4 p.m. Hawthorne Street. 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. Thursday December 4 IN OTHEr WOrDS ANNuAl HOlIDAY OPEN HOuSE. Enjoy snacks and drinks while you get an early jump on your holiday shopping for the wonderful feminists in your life. 5 – 8 p.m. 14 NE killingsworth St. Friday December 5 CHrISTMAS IN THE PArk. The entire event is free! Get your picture taken with Santa, enjoy hot cocoa with a mound of marsh mellows, and sing Page 4 The Portland and Seattle Skanner November 26, 2014 songs. Have a fun filled evening all for free. 6 – 8 p.m. Esther Short Park, W Columbia Ave. and W. 8th St. Vancouver. CElEBrATE THE HOlIDAYS IN THE BEAuMONT VIllAGE NEIGHBOrHOOD. Join us for a family- friendly fun event that includes a parade down Northeast Fremont, music, concession, Santa arrival in a Portland Fire Truck, and photos. 3 – 7 p.m. Bring a book to donate to umpqua Band for their book drive. Saturday – Sunday December 6 – 7 SOul DISTrICT HOlIDAY BAZAAr & GOSPEl SOuNDS. Featuring live gospel sounds & entertainment up to 20 unique vendors will sell and display their services. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. NNEBA HQ, 311 North Ivy St. Saturday December 6 THIrD ANNuAl lIVING TrEE lIGHTING CErEMONY ON AlBErTA STrEET. Visit with Santa, enjoy cookies and hot drinks and musical performances, and join former Mayor Sam Adams as he flips the switch to light the tree. 4:30 p.m. Courtyard at 18th and Alberta Street. Sunday December 7 MEET OVEr 85 lOCAl AuTHOrS AT THE OHS ANNuAl HOlIDAY CHEEr BOOk SAlE lITErArY CElEBrATION: Holiday cheer begins at noon and runs till 7 p.m. at the Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Ave.
