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Portland and SW Washington S P O T L I G H T Not the most likely of disasters to occur? Still, better to be prepared, and what better way to get ready for disasters than by participation in the Zombie Apocalypse Disaster Pre- paredness Game. This free event is open to the public. Players learn basic safety skills, win prizes and build an emergency kit – all while getting chased by zombies. In the course of the game, players are guided by their smartphones to find Red Cross “Zombie Training Special- ists” located around the city. According to Melinda Davis, preparedness and partnership manager for the Red Cross Cascades Region, Zombie Training Specialists will host mini-workshops (5-10 minutes) spotlighting survival skills that can be applied in any emergency. The Zombie Apocalypse Disaster Preparedness Game is a free community event produced by The Go Game - a com- pany that designs interactive games around the world. At least one player on each team should have an iPhone 4 or newer version on which the game app can be down- loaded in order to play. All participants should wear good walking shoes, clothing appropriate to the weather and whatever one would normally bring when leaving home (e.g., wallet, ID, etc.). The game runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at a location to be revealed at the time of registration. For more information, visit www.thegogame.com/zom- biepdx. PHOTO COURTESY OF PORTLAND’S BLACK CHAPTER OF PFLAG PFLAG History Night Portland’s Black chapter of PFLAG (formerly known as Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) holds its annual Black History Month special event Feb. 26, from 6 – 8 p.m., with the theme “Remembering our past and building towards our future: The past and future of the Black LGBTQ Movement.” The group plans to share a timeline of Black LGBTQ History in Oregon through photos, with a video to guide the conversation of the future of the Black LGBTQ Movement. Join a panel of longtime organizers and activists to remember the past and build towards the future. Portland PFLAG’s Black chapter was the first formed in the United States. Refreshments provided, RSVP on Facebook under PFLAG Portland Black Chapter, or go to www. pflagpdx.org Roosevelt High School Gym Sees Last Games Friday Night Roosevelt High School plays its last four basketball games on Feb.20, and the school plans a full slate of com- memoration starting with the girls’ Junior Varsity game at 3:30 p.m., followed by the boys’ junior varsity, then the girls varsity and then the boys varsity. Mayor Charlie Hales is expected around 7:30 p.m. A stu- dent and alumni dance kicks off after all the games are over, C O M M Allen Temple C.M.E. Church Celebrates 66th Anniversary at about 11 p.m. The nearly 100-year old gym will be demolished in the coming weeks to make way for a $92 million renovation. For more information call the school at 503-916-5260. Zombie Apocalypse Disaster Preparedness Game in Portland On Saturday, Feb. 21, Portlanders will have a chance to prepare for fire, floods, earthquakes and zombie attacks. U N I T Y S C A L Rev. Dr. LeRoy Haynes, Jr. and the Allen Temple C.M.E. Church family will be celebrating their 66th church anniversary Sunday, Feb. 22 to Sunday, March 1. The schedule of events includes: • Sunday, Feb. 22, 3:30 p.m. “Celebrating Lasting Lega- cies” (Memorial) Worship Service Location: Maranatha Church 4222 NE 12th Ave., Keynote Speaker is Rev. Robert C. Jointer, Bethesda Baptist Church. • Saturday, Feb. 28, Allen Temple CME Church Prayer Breakfast 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Ramada Inn at Airport 6221 NE 82nd Ave., tickets $25. • Sunday, March 1, 4 p.m., Family & Friends Worship Service, Maranatha Church, 4222 NE 12th Ave. Keynote Speaker is Bishop C.T. Wells, Emmanuel Temple COGIC. For more information call 503-287-0261. E N D A R P ORTLAND 2015 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 February 20 – 21 PORTLAND STATE TO HOST FREE MATH AND ART CELEBRATION. The free math & art festival will include a mathematical art exhibit, hands-on workshops, and lectures by University professors who have math, music and art backgrounds. Neuberger and Hoffman Halls Downtown Portland. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on February 20 and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Feb. 21 Saturday February 21 BROADCAST OF THE 29TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BREAKFAST SPONSORED BY THE SKANNER NEWS. Watch the whole breakfast on Comcast Channel 22 at 7 p.m. to 7:59 p.m. CELEBRATE OUR CENTENNIAL OF BLACK LIFE CULTURE: NAACP Black History Program 2015. This event is free and open to the public. 11 a.m. Vancouver Housing Authority, 2500 Main St. Vancouver. THE COLOR OF BLACKNESS PRESENTED BY THE JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL BLACK STUDENT UNION. We would like to invite the student body and all of the community to celebrate this performance. Join us in the Gallery for music, food and art created by Black Students, alumni and local artist. Doors open at 6 p.m. Jefferson High School, 5210 N. Kerby. 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 more money and be healthy at home this winter.9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. David Douglas High School, 1001 SE 135th Ave. A VILLAGE FOR AGING IN PLACE – AN OLD IDEA MADE NEW. North Star Village is hosting a village at home talk introducing the local village movement and how to get involved in creating our own village. 2 – 4 p.m. Space is limited. RSVP for location at northstarvillage@comcast.net or call 503-978-0540. Sunday February 22 THE COMMUNITY FAMILIES, CHURCHES AND SOCIAL Page 4 The Portland and Seattle Skanner February 18, 2015 CLUB. Please join Oregon Black Pioneers and leaders and elders from Portland’s African American Community for a special dialogue, presented in conjunction with the OHS’s A Community on the Move exhibition. 3 p.m. June Key Delta Sigma Community Center, 5940 N. Albina Ave. Free and open to the public. UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND TO HOST READING FAIR ON CAMPUS IN THE CHILES CENTER. 21st Annual Reading Fair. Blast-off into reading. Free and open to the public. Every child attending will receive a free, new book of their choice. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Chiles Center, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Monday February 23 TECHIES ON BIKES MEETUP. Hey Techies come meet new friends. 6:30 – 7 p.m. Happy Hour; 7:45 – 8 p.m. Hypergliding Techies Tailwind Party ride groups; 8 – 8:45 bike. Portland Prime is extending their Happy Hour menu for us! Portland Prime, 121 SW 3RD Ave. Wednesday – Saturday February 25 – 28 BUFFALO SOLIDERS EXHIBIT. Come and learn about the Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Vancouver. This event will feature a self-guided tour through an exhibit at the Red Cross Building. Red Cross Exhibit is open Wednesday thru Saturday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Public lecture Saturday 6:30 p.m. Red Cross Building, 605 Barnes St. Vancouver, WA.
