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.
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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 _________. “
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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