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• Social Security Numbers for each person you are apply-
ing for OR a certificate of naturalization or U.S.
citizenship
To schedule an appointment, call 503-546-4991.
Song Contest Opens
Scholarships Available for Executive
Training
PHOTO COURTESY FORT VANCOUVER NATIONAL TRUST
Funding is available to help pay tuition costs for a limited
number of Oregon DBE firms to participate in this year’s
Minority Business Executive Program at University of
Washington’s Foster School of Business in Seattle, Wash-
ington, June 14 - 19.
The intensive program focuses on a variety of subjects
that are critical to business success including finance and
accounting; leadership; brand and marketing strategy;
strategic thinking, and human resource management.
The Oregon Department of Transportation will sponsor a
limited number of Oregon DBE firms to participate in the
training. Selected recipients will receive their tuition costs
paid in full ($4,250 value). To apply for an ODOT scholar-
ship please submit your company name, participant name,
phone
and
email
address
to
OCRINFOREQUEST@odot.state.or.us by May 1, 2015. A
third party firm will review the interested companies, inter-
view the person who would like to attend, and create a short
list of firms they recommend.
Registration is open for auditions for this year’s Sing Fourth Teen Vocal Competition presented by
davidson & Associates insurance and Pemco insurance Company. Auditions will be granted to the
first 45 Clark County high school students who register online or contact contest organizers at the
Fort Vancouver National Trust, at 360-992-1804 or email events@fortvan.org, by May 13. Auditions
begin at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 16. Contest information including the registration form is
available on the Trust’s website, www.fortvan.org/fourth.
Bring the Black Baccalaureate Back
in 2015
Foster Care Forum on April 8
Help with Health insurance Sign Ups
The Multnomah County Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act (CAPTA) Citizen Review Panel hosts a pub-
lic forum on foster care, Wednesday, April 8, 4 to 6 p.m. at
the PCC Training Center, Auditorium Building #2, 5600 NE
42nd Ave., Portland.
The Panel invites the public to share recommendations to
ensure that children who must be placed in foster care are
placed with relatives whenever possible. The CAPTA Panel
is supported by the staff and volunteers of the Citizen
Review Board, Oregon’s Foster Care Review Program.
For more information, ADA accommodations, or inter-
preter requests, contact Dave Smith, J.D., Citizen Review
Board Field Manager, at 503-731-4356.
Thousands of Oregonians are eligible for free or low-cost
health insurance. Adults earning up to $47,000 per year
could qualify for financial assistance. Learn more about
your health insurance options and get help signing up at one
of the following CCHC enrollment events:
April 13, Woodstock Elementary School, 5601 SE 50th
Ave., Portland, 5:30 -7 p.m.; April 27, Coalition of Com-
munity Health Clinics; 619 SW 11th Ave., Portland, 10
a.m.-4 p.m.; April 25, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church,
8101 N. Fiske Ave., Portland, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Make sure to bring:
• Pay stubs for the last 30 days OR your most recent tax
return
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In a commitment to honor the Bridge Builders historic
celebration of Black scholarship among high school seniors
from 1997 through 2009, members of the Portland African
American Leadership Forum (PAALF) are organizing to
bring the Black Baccalaureate back in June of 2015.
The Black Baccalaureate exemplifies the importance of rec-
ognizing people of the rich, diverse cultures that make up
the African diasporas for attaining a high school diploma.
This recognition will offer an opportunity, for some, to
graduate in preferred surroundings. We commit to honoring
their experiences and unyielding perseverance which we
believe would otherwise go unnoticed in the other com-
mencement ceremonies.
If you are interested in planning in this endeavor, in any
way, able to provide support or resources, please contact the
coordinators: Ebony Oldham at 503-302-2322 ebonyold-
ham@gmail.com and Sah’Rah Kisha Kelsey Bey
sahrahstylz@gmail.com 503-286-2064.
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P ORTLAND 2015
Saturday April 4
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 – Friday April 2 – 3
BLOOMFEST. Bloomfest is an annual tulip
fundraiser in its 25th year! Money raised during
Bloomfest directly supports East Seals of Oregon.
Stop by and purchase 10 tulips for $5. 7:30 a.m.
– 6 p.m. Pioneer Courthouse Square.
Friday April 3
GOOd FRidAY WALK OF THE CROSS. Walk, pray
and reflect on the hope and power of Christ’s
Resurrection! We will walk through the city streets
with stops to listen to stories of people
experiencing some of the structural, social and
economic suffering in Portland. Noon. St. ignatius
Catholic Church, 3400 SE 43rd.
LEACH BOTONiCAL GARdEN PLANT SALE. in
addition to a wide range of trees, shrubs,
perennials, and NW natives, plant enthusiasts will
find diminutive bonsai, lovely carnivorous plants
and much more. 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Floyd Light
Middle School, 10300 SE Washington St.
8TH ANNUAL CULLY NEiGHBORHOOd EASTER EGG
HUNT. Age groups (ages 2 – 4), (ages 5 – 6), and
(ages 7 – 8) candy prizes. Arrive 15 minutes prior
to posted time for each group staging!
iMPORTANT – Adults can only help kids hunt in the
2 – 4 age group. The first group starts hunting at
10 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church & School, 5520
NE Killingsworth St. For more information 503-288-
6403.
ALPENROSE EASTER EGG HUNT: 53Rd ANNUAL
EASTER EGG HUNT. Chocolate eggs will be hidden
across the Alpenrose grounds and kids can
redeem sticker wrapped eggs at the prize booth
for a special prize! Plus the Easter Bunny will be
there: The day’s excitement begins at 10:30 a.m.
This is a free event hosted by Alpenrose. 6149 S
Shattuck Rd.
OPENiNG dAY CELEBRATiON: A BENEFiT FOR
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FRiENdS OF BASEBALL. Open to all who love the
game. All leagues, team families, neighbors and
friends are welcome. Green Zebra Grocery is a
sponsor for North Portland Little League. Healthy,
local food offered with the donation of your
choice. Samples from local vendors, lots of fun.
Noon – 3 p.m. Green Zebra Grocery, 3011 N.
Lombard St.
Saturday April 11
HOOd RiVER HARd PRESSEd CidER FEST. Artisan
ciders from around the Northwest. More than 20
ciders will be participating, with more than 30
ciders on tap, making this one of Oregon’s
biggest cider events of the year. Entry tickets $5
(ages 14 and under free) Noon – 6 p.m. 3315
Stadleman dr. Hood River.
Sunday April 12
A dOLL’S LiFE: THE STORY OF SHE. dolls have
traditionally been used as talismans for the living
and guardians for the dead. They offer us a
mirror of who we are and who we dream of
becoming. A photographic essay by visual
storyteller, Carolyn Campbell, open reception, 2
to 5 p.m. Cup of Coffee, 7540 N. interstate Ave.