Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The skanner. (Portland, Or.) 1975-2014 | View Entire Issue (May 6, 2015)
Portland and SW Washington S P O T L I G H T For more details please contact Luann@apano.org or visit www.apano.org Documentary on Virginity Multnomah County Elections: Ballots Are in the Mail PHOTO BY PATRICIA SCHECHTER Multnomah County Elections announces that the U.S. Postal Service has begun mailing ballots today, Wednesday, April 29, for the May 19 special election. Each of the county’s 445,216 registered voters will receive a ballot. Multnomah County voters who do not receive a ballot by Thursday, May 7 can call the county elections office at 503-988-3720. Multnomah County Elections is asking voters to help test out a new ballot tracking system. Participating voters will receive text, email or voice alerts when the Elections Divi- sion has mailed ballots and when a completed ballot has been received back at the elections office. Alerts will say whether the ballot has been accepted or whether it has a non-matching signature or another defect that requires fur- ther action. Voters can participate by signing up at https://multnomah.i3ballot.net. A voted ballot can be sent to the elections office with one first-class stamp or by dropping it off at any official drop site in Oregon. To find a drop box locator in Oregon, go online to www.sos.state.or.us/dropbox/#. Voted ballots must be received by 8 p.m., May 19. For more information about the May 19 election, please visit www.mclections.org. “how to Lose your Virginity” exposes the myths and misogyny surrounding a rite of passage that many obsess about but few truly understand. the film is screened thursday, May 21, from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. at 4040 SE 82nd Ave, Portland. Entertaining, eye-opening and thought-provoking, the film is the perfect tool to ignite conversations around sexuality in your communities. Filmmaker therese Shechter uses her own path out of virginity to explore why our sex-crazed society cherishes this so-called precious gift. Along the way, we meet a diverse group of sex educators, virginity auctioneers, abstinence advocates, and young men and women who bare their tales of doing it—or not doing it. Purchase tickets online only at www.tugg.com/events/19332. New Multicultural Community Center Opens in East Portland On Thursday May 7, 6 p.m., the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO) will host the grand opening of the new APANO/Jade Community Space on 82nd and SE Division in the old 8,500 square foot discount furniture store across from PCC Southeast Campus. After several years of multicultural organizing and an intensive multilingual visioning process, neighborhood leaders have secured a lease of up to two years from Metro Regional Government to operate the space to serve the S Senior All Night Party hosts tree Sale Benefit Fundraiser community. The APANO/Jade Community Space located on the Southwest corner of 82nd and SE Division will be available for events, forums, art, and is envisioned to host several per- forming groups. Performing artists including the new taiko ensemble Unit Souzu and Nepalese folk group Mandah headline an evening alongside keynote speaker Lisa Hasegawa. Ms. Hasegawa is Executive Director of the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development and will speak to the growing housing needs of our communi- ties and strategies for racial equity. Reynolds High School Senior Class of 2015 is holding a Tree Sale on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at RHS in the Tennis Courts, which is located 1698 SW Cherry Park Rd. in Troutdale. Trees available for purchase will be: Bareroot Shade, Flowering and Ornamental. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the 2015 RHS Senior All-Night-Party at Bullwinkles. This is a great opportunity for Seniors to join friends and celebrate gradu- ating in a safe, drug and alcohol free environment! A special thank you to the John Holmlund Nursery who generously donated the trees for this fundraiser. For more information or to donate, email: Reynoldssanp2015@gmail.com Your Community Bulletin Board Brought to You by Visit us at a store near you C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R P ORTLAND 2015 Saturday – Sunday May 9 – 10 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 MOthER’S DAy ShOW AND SALE At CRyStAL SPRINGS RhODODENDRON GARDEN. the Rhododendron Garden will be in peak bloom. Come join us and view the garden. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days. 5801 SE 28th Ave. Just North of Woodstock. Sunday May 10 Friday May 8 ANNuAL MOthER’S DAy BREAkFASt. the keizer Volunteer Firefighters Association’s annual event. the menu includes all of the pancakes, eggs and sausage you can eat. Milk, Coffee and orange juice will also be served. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children under 12. 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. keizer Fire Station, 661 Chemawa RD NE. keizer. “SALutE tO ARMED FORCES.” this event is where people can come celebrate and give thanks to all our Armed Forces do to protect our freedom and safety. the public is invited to donate new hygiene items for homeless veterans! 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. tri-County temp Control, 13150 Clackamas River Rd. Oregon City. FILM SCREENING. “the Wake of Vanport.” Join us for this screening produced during the 2014 Vanport Multimedia Project. Immediately following the screening, there will be an opportunity for a discussion with survivors and producers. 3 – 4:30 p.m. North Portland Library, 512 N. killingsworth St. Thursday May 7 VOICE yOuR PRIORItIES FOR thE 2015 – 16 CIty BuDGEt. Opportunities for City Council to hear your voice. 6:30 p.m. Community Budget Forum George Middle School, 10000 N Burr Ave. Saturday May 9 Wednesday May 13 thE St. JOhNS BIZARRE kICkS-OFF thE StREEt FAIR SEASON WIth ItS 9th ANNuAL EVENt. With an eclectic lineup of local musical talent, dozens of craft vendors, and artists and much more. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. St. Johns District. READING ANNOuNCED.thE 29th StREEt WRItERS. A collective of diverse women writers, united in a common love for the pleasure and power of language. Each year they have a reading to share their work. FREE. 7 p.m. tabor Space, 5441 Page 4 The Portland and Seattle Skanner May 6, 2015 SE Belmont. Friday May 15 CELEBRAtE OLDER AMERICAN MONth WIth SENIOR PROM At LuEPkE CENtER. “A Night in the Orient.” Featuring live music with Charles Suniga and the Angels. Dinner served by celebrity waiters, door prizes and lots of dancing and fun. Pre – registration is required admission is $15.00 city residents, $17.00 non – city residents. 6 – 9:30 p.m. to register call 360-487-7100. Activity #101933. the Luepke Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. Vancouver. Saturday May 16 hAZEL DELL PARADE OF BANDS. the Parade of Bands is back again celebrating its 51st anniversary. this year’s theme will be “Wild, Wild West.” the Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. On hwy 99. Vancouver. Sunday May 17 ANNuAL Oregon humane Society PuG CRAWL - MORE PuGS thAN yOu CAN WAG A tAIL At. the OhS Pug Crawl is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of Pugs in the world! highlight of the day is the Parade of Pugs. $10 entrance fee. you may come with or without a dog. All dog breeds welcome to attend (leashes required). Noon – 4 p.m. Portland Brewing Company taproom, 2730 NW 31st. Ave.
