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gies and skills to make healthy choices and be leaders in
non-violence.
Volunteer instructors are trained by professionals in the
field of violence prevention. No experience necessary. Men
and women from all backgrounds, abilities and ages (over
18) are encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: Feb. 5,
2015. Strength Instructor Training Starts: Feb. 21, 2015
Volunteer Information and Application: http://www.port-
landoregon.gov/police/BoyStrength
Thanking Portland Police
Oliver/Rosewood Open Basketball
Night
Looking for a place to place basketball with your friends,
family and neighbors?
Come to the Oliver Elementary School gym, 15840 SE
Taylor St., Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. during the month of
December for a fun evening of pick-up basketball. All ages
welcome. All participants under the age of 16 must be
accompanied by an adult over age 21. Volunteers are also
needed, for more information contact Josh Richards, SUN
coordinator, at joshr@metfamily.org or call 503-388-0456.
PHOTO BY LISA LOVING
Vancouver Seeks Applicants for
Salary Review Commission
Vacancies
A local mom struggling financially threw a party Dec. 17 for Portland Police officers who had
helped out her family with food and clothing. The mom, henriquetta, at left, thanked incoming
Portland Police Chief larry O’Dea with help from her daughter, who translated. The police surprised
the family by pitching in to purchase them a new dining set to replace their broken dinner table.
See the entire photo album on The Skanner News Facebook page.
Kwanzaa Celebration at ICTC
The International Center for Traditional Childbearing and
The African American Breastfeeding Coalition, invite you
and your family to the free of charge 8th Annual Kwanzaa
Celebration, Saturday Dec. 27, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Charles
Jordan Center, 9009 N. Foss Ave.
We are celebrating our self determination to have healthy
families with Principle #2, Kujichagulia: To define our-
selves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for
ourselves.
Enjoy this African American Holiday with refreshments,
family activities, music, children’s gifts, and a visit with
Nikki The Brown Clown, free lead testing and information
on the benefits of breastfeeding. Drink from the Unity Cup
and learn why self-determination is key to a healthy family.
The event is sponsored by Multnomah County, Office of
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Equity and Inclusion, Planned Parenthood of the Columbia
Willamette, Care Oregon, City of Portland Water Bureau
and the International Center for Traditional Childbearing.
Let us know if you plan to attend by calling 503-460-9324
GirlStrength and BoyStrength
Volunteers Needed
Portland Police Bureau is looking for men and women to
volunteer with the WomanStrength , GirlStrength and
BoyStrength self defense and violence prevention pro-
grams.
WomenStrength and GirlStrength have a 35 year history
of success and trained over 110,000 community members in
the Portland area. BoyStrength is an exciting new program
for boys ages 10-14 that provide boys with options, strate-
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The City of Vancouver is seeking applicants to fill two
vacancies on the Salary Review Commission. Applications
must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 2014.
This five-member volunteer commission is responsible for
reviewing and re-establishing or adjusting the salaries of
the Vancouver mayor and city council every two years.
Applicants must be City of Vancouver residents and regis-
tered voters. City officers, officials, employees and their
immediate family members are not eligible to apply.
Salary Review Commission members are appointed by the
mayor, subject to approval by the city council. Each com-
mission member is appointed for a single four-year term.
The appointments will be made effective Jan. 1, 2015.
The Salary Review Commission will convene to review
mayor and council salaries in early 2016, but will also meet
once in 2015 for training required under the Open Public
Meetings Act.
Interested applicants may apply online at www.cityofvan-
couver.us/boards. To have an application mailed to you, or
for further information, contact Alexis Bafus at Vancouver
City Hall by phone at 360-487-8607, by email at
alexis.bafus@cityofvancouver.us, or by mail at PO Box
1995 Vancouver, WA 98668.
For more information about the Salary Review Commis-
sion, including past meeting minutes and reports, please
visit www.cityofvancouver.us/src.
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Thursday December 25
PORTlAND ART MuSEuM TO hOST POTluCK IN ThE
PARK – FREE ChRISTMAS DINNER. Dinner will be
served from noon – 3 p.m. on Christmas Day.
Potluck in the Park’s annual dinner will be moving
to the Portland Art Museum, Kidel Grand
Ballroom. The dinner is open to anyone in need
or anyone without friends and family to spend
the holiday with.
Saturday December 27
8Th ANNuAl KwANZAA CElEBRATION. Celebrating
our SElF determination to have healthy families.
Enjoy refreshments, family activities, music and
much more. 2 – 5 p.m. Charles Jordan Center,
9009 N. Foss Ave. Free to all who wish to attend.
Please let us know you plan on joining us 503-
460-9324.
wORKShOP FOR wOMEN OF AFRICAN DESCENT.
It’s all about your self-care thru self-discovery.
Pre-register at 502-621-4260 or email
reveneeward@hotmail.com by December 24.
Event is free and childcare is provided. 3 – 5
p.m. EPAP Neighborhood Office, 1071 NE 117th
Ave.
Sunday December 28
JuSTICE – MORE – JuSTICE TRIO PERFORMING.
Jane Keefer, Mary Rose & Jim Cook sing and
play labor protest, old time and love songs for
people’s tips and delight. lots of singing songs,
whistles, dancing friendly talk, good food and
drinks available for purchase. 10 a.m. – noon
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Anna Bannana’s, 2405 NE Alberta St.
Monday December 29
EGG CARTON MuShROOMS CRAFTS AT GREEN
BEAN BOOKS IN NE PDX. Stop by Monday
between noon – 5 p.m. and make Egg Carton
Mushrooms. Green Bean Books, 1600 NE Alberta
St.
Wednesday December 31
SENIORS INVITED TO SwING IN ThE NEw YEAR AT
luEPKE CENTER. People age 50 and better are
invited to ring in the New Year! Enjoy 1940’s Big
Band-era Standards performed by the Beacock
Swing Band. light refreshments, and party favors.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $15 for City of
Vancouver residents. $18 for non-residents. 1009
E Mcloughlin Blvd. Vancouver.
Sunday January 4
ThE luThERAN ChORAl ASSOCIATION ChRISTMAS/
EPIPhANY CONCERT. Your invited to join our
ecumenical choir of over 100 voices, for our 7th
annual Christmas/Epiphany concert. Free for all
to attend. 4 p.m. Peace lutheran Church, 2201
N. Rosa Parks way.