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A Glance Back ‘we are black’ campaign PHOTO COURTESY OF PAALF PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED Dedication Dr. lora-ellen mckinney walks with her father Dr. samuel b mckinney as he is assisted to the official unveiling of the rev. Dr. s. mckinney avenue sign on sunday, march 2, at the corner of 19th and madison outside mount Zion baptist church where Dr. mckinney was the Pastor for over 40 years. mckinney was honored for his many years of activism and commitment to social justice. C O M M U N I T through the campaign website and social media accounts, PaalF is inviting black people locally and nationally to complete the statement: “we are black. we are _________. “ Y C A L 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 Wednesday – Thursday Dec. 31 – Jan. 1 O M M Monday – Friday January 5 – 30 concorDIa unIVersItY Presents, eXPlorInG nature anD man. this is an exhibit highlighting the art of photography. “meet the artists” reception is sunday January 11 at 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. exhibit and catered reception are free and open to the public. George r. white library and learning center, 2811 ne holman st. Sunday January 4 Get to know Your GIrl scouts. are you ready to start your Girl scout adventure? come and discover how much fun it is to be a Girl scout? we will have activities, treats, and training for new volunteers. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Girl scouts of oregon and sw washington, 9620 sw barbur blvd. Saturday January 10 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. thIs new Year’s eVe rIDe Free aFter 8 P.m. now is the time to plan ahead for a safe ride home. If you will be celebrating in the Portland metro area trimet is providing Free rides starting at 8 p.m. on new Year’s eve, and extending maX service to make sure everyone gets home safe and sound. buses will run on regular weekday schedule. C Saturday January 3 Free block Foam & electronIcs recYclInG eVent. the event, which is free to all county residents, will accept clean block foam, which is often marked with a recycling symbol and the number 6. used electronic equipment also will be accepted at the event also. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fisher’s landing transit center, 3510 se 164th ave. Vancouver. U Monday January 5 Sunday January 11 It’s not Just PortlanD – cItIes anD towns… anD steamboats anD raIlroaDs. Presented by Dr. carl abbott, Ph.D. Portland maybe the largest city in oregon but it has had plenty of competition since the 1840’s. Join is for this presentation. Free for all ages. Doors open at 7 p.m. mcmenamins kennedy school, 5736 ne 33rD ave. the comPlete Job search wIth resume anD coVer letters. take this class to learn how to: search and apply for jobs online, create & send resumes and cover letters, and much more. You must have an email account before coming to class in order to participate. 2 – 4 p.m. north Portland library, 512 n. killingsworth st. N I T Y C A L E N D A R S EATTLE 2014 and necklaces. 4 – 8 p.m. $5 per person. 164th ave. ne & ne 74th st. redmond. Friday January 2 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 January 1 new Year’s DaY Glow skatInG PartY. light up your new Year at the Glow in the Dark skating Party at redmond town center. all attendees will receive glow in the dark bracelets, glow sticks wonDerInG about wIlDlIFe – Free all aGes Fun DaY – ceDar rIVer watersheD eDucatIon center. Join seattle Public utilities for a fun-filled day of discovering wildlife. hands on activities, crafts, presentations, and nature walks during the winter school break. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 19901 cedar Falls se. north bend. Friday January 9 learn how to start a busIness at the seattle PublIc lIbrarY. entrepreneur and business coach Jeff levy will present an overview on how to start and run a business. 12:30 – 3 p.m. central library, 1000 Fourth ave. level 4. Free and open to the public. registration is suggested. Page 2 The Portland and Seattle Skanner December 31, 2014 Saturday January 10 ransackeD attIc sale/FunDraIser For northshore cenIor center. calling all bargain shoppers to browse and buy. the entire center will be filled with items such as housewares, toys, books, clothes, shoes and so much more. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. northshore senior center, 10201 e. riverside Dr. bothell. Saturday – Sunday January 10 -11 scholarshIP workshoP For hIGh school senIors. the seattle Public library will help college bound high school seniors work on and complete a Gates millenium scholarship application. registration is required http://scholarshipjunkies.org/gms saturday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. sunday noon – 5 p.m. seattle central library, 1000 Fourth ave. level 1
