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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,
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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.
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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.
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P ORTLAND 2015
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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
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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.