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ter the majority of people are accepted into camp.
Applications may be downloaded at www.portlandore-
gon.gov/police/summercamp.
You may also contact Deborah Monk, in the Youth Ser-
vice Division for additional information, at (503) 823-4849
or at Deborah.Monk@portlandoregon.gov.
PHOTO BY JERRY FOSTER
Oregon Lottery Partners with Gamtalk
to Help Oregon’s Gamblers
IRCO Africa House presented “Growing Strong Together,” a cultural celebration of Portland’s African
immigrant and refugee community last Friday at the Ambridge Event Center in Portland. The event
included Ghanaian drumming, several dance performances, a libations ceremony, a buffet of African
Cuisine and a live auction. In 2014, Africa House served more than 1,500 Africans from more than 20
ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
PP & R Outdoor Pools Open June 15
Portland Parks & Recreation’s seven outdoor pools open
for another fun summer of swimming on Monday. The City
has seven outdoor and six indoor (open year-round) pools.
Parents who want to enroll their children in swimming
lessons should act now. Lessons are available for all age
groups and ability levels. Most sessions include 10 lessons
for $52.50. PP&R will also offer a FREE Learn to Swim
session from June 15-19. Free lesson registration is in-per-
son only, from 8:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Saturday at your neigh-
borhood pool.
Portland Parks & Recreation pools also offer open play
swims, water exercise classes, junior lifeguard training, ju-
nior swim training, summer swim teams, and special events.
For more information on how to register for swimming
lessons or participate in other summer activities, contact the
pool in your area or the PP&R Aquatics Office at 503-823-
5130.
Please note that Buckman Pool is closed all summer due
to Portland Public Schools’ (PPS) construction work at the
school, to install a new seismically strengthened roof. The
project is part of the PPS School Building Improvement
Bond. For more information visit the PPS Bond page at
www.pps.net/bond
Third Annual Portland Police Bureau
Summer Camp
If you like basketball, bowling, dance, fishing, photogra-
phy, science, volleyball, plus so much more, then the Third
Annual Portland Police Bureau Youth Summer Camp is for
you!
June 15-19, 2015 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Portland Police will
be working together with high school and college coaches
to make these days filled with fun, excitement and new skill
building.
The program is for boys and girls, ages 8 to 14, who live
in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas and Clark Counties,
and are ready to build new skills while having fun with their
peers and local police officers and coaches.
The program is held at Centennial High School, 3505 SE
182nd Ave., Gresham.Transportation will be determined af-
Beginning this month, the Oregon Lottery is teaming up
with GamTalk - www.gamtalk.org - to provide a free on-
line support service for Oregonians with gambling issues.
GamTalk is an online community that provides an opportunity
for people to anonymously discuss their own gambling issues
or their concerns about a friend or relative. It also provides an
easy way to find out about local services for problem gamblers.
A non-profit organization developed by psychologist Rich-
ard Wood, GamTalk has been operating successfully in
Canada since 2008. Partnering with the Oregon Lottery
will be the first time a U.S. lottery has adopted this service.
The anonymous nature of GamTalk makes it easier and less
intimidating for people to discuss their gambling. Typically
visitors to GamTalk start by reading about other peoples’ ex-
periences and then talk about their own situation when they
feel they are ready. It is an effective resource for people who
can’t access support locally. It is also a helpful resource to
use together with locally-provided services where available.
For more information go to www.gamtalk.org.
Charles Drew Blood Drive celebrates
a decade of support
American Red Cross announces the 10th annual Charles
Drew Blood Drive will be held on June 20 from 7:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at the Portland Blood Donation Center, 3131 N.
Vancouver Ave. This year’s Charles Drew Blood Drive will
feature a sickle cell disease discussion panel and a special
blood recipient story. All presenting donors will receive a
commemorative T-shirt and a 50 percent off Adidas coupon,
while supplies last. Coupons are non-transferable and not
redeemable for cash.
In 1941, Dr. Charles Drew, an African American physi-
cian and scientist, helped to establish and served as medical
director of the first Red Cross blood bank.
This blood drive honors his legacy and helps educate the
African American community about the need for a diverse
blood supply.
Diversity among blood donors is important because red
blood cells carry markers that determine blood type, and
certain blood types are unique to specific racial and ethnic
groups.
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live standup sets from a diverse group of com-
ics from all over the gender, race, and sexuality
spectrum. $5.00 suggested donation. All ages wel-
come. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.
Ford Food and Drink, 2505 SE 11 th Ave. #101.
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, June 12
WORLD WAR II EVENT: LEGACIES OF WWII ON THE
COAST: Presenters in Cannon Beach will address
the theme of “Consent and Dissent” by discussing
the subject. Discussion will include conscientious
objectors who lived and worked on the coast
during the war. Free admission. 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.,
Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, 1387 S.
Spruce St., Cannon Beach.
Saturday, June 13
2 ND ANNUAL TASTE OF PARKROSE EGGFEST: Taste
pavilion, arts pavilion, kids play area, live music
and entertainment, local vendors and community
organizations and much more. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
10534 NE Sandy Blvd. Free event for all ages to
have fun and enjoy.
POP ULARI TEA: THE SHOWCASE: A COMEDY TEA
PARTY: Featuring the comedic stylings of Robbie
Parkau, Katie Nguyen, Deirdre Lyons – Keefe. Host-
ed by Elizabeth Teets and Sabine Rear. 6:30 p.m.
(Doors open at 6 p.m.) Admission is free with one
item minimum, reservations available in advance
at www.teazone.com The Tea Zone and Camellia
Lounge, 510 NW 11th Ave.
Sunday, June 14
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT RECEPTION: In partnership
with The Portland Photographers Forum, will be
catered free, and open to the public. 2 p.m. – 4
p.m. Concordia University, 2811 NE Holman St.
Monday, June 15
FREE STAGED READING: “HOME” BY SAM ART WIL-
LIAMS: “HOME” will receive a staged reading pro-
duced by Passion Art Theater. This performance is
free and starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Ellyn Bye Studio,
128 NW 11 th Ave.
AM I RIGHT, LADIES? A TOTALLY RADICAL FEMINIST
COMEDY SHOWCASE: Am I Right, Ladies? Features
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Tuesday, June 16
HERITAGE TREE BIKE RIDE: Beginning and ending at
Esther Short Park, this tour will visit ten of Vancou-
ver’s most celebrated Heritage Trees on an enjoy-
able four-mile guided bike ride. 6 p.m. Esther Short
Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver.
Thursday, June 18
CELEBRATION OF WORLD REFUGEE DAY! Please join
the Multnomah County ERG for immigrants and
refugees to celebrate World Refugee Day! 11:30
a.m. – 1 p.m. Multnomah Building, Room 201, 501
SE Hawthorne Blvd. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, June 20
PORTLAND CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH’S 150 YEAR
ANNIVERSARY: The day will begin with a community
parade down MLK, JR. Blvd. at 11 a.m. From noon
– 6 p.m. a public festival will be held at Legacy
Field on NE Vancouver at NE Russell St.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION HOSTED BY THE VANCOU-
VER NAACP: The Vancouver NAACP is hosting a
Juneteenth celebration at the Marshall Community
Center. This year’s event features: Talent show,
sweet potato pie contest, fly fishing lessons, North-
west craft vendors and Foody Blues Texas-style
BBQ. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Marshall Community Center,
1009 E. Mcloughlin Blvd. Vancouver.