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Portland and SW Washington S P O T L I G H T programs, homeless ministry, athletics, religion, youth pro- grams, journalism/media, arts, health, foster care, gang pre- vention/resource and social justice. Out to Sea PHOTO COURTESY OF EMMA FORD Charles Drew Blood Drive Celebrates a Decade of Support Student from Rosa Parks Elementary School took their end-of-the-year field trip to The Oregon Aquar- ium June 8. The trip included six chaperones and 24 students from Emma Ford’s third grade class, and five chaperones and 26 students from Mark Wilson’s class. Demetria Ford, who also teaches at the school, joined the trip as well. The trip complements the land and water unit that is part of the fourth grade curriculum. Allen Temple CME Church 1ST Annual Unsung Heroes & Heroines Award Breakfast The Allen Temple CME Church Family is inviting you to attend the fi rst annual “Unsung Heroes and Heroines Award,” at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, Maranatha Church, 4222 NE 12th Avenue. Rev. Dr. LeRoy Haynes, Jr. is the Senior Pastor of Allen Temple CME Church and Presiding Elder of the Oregon/ Washington District and Alaska Pacifi c Conference. Allen S Temple CME Church is a church that reaches beyond the walls to meet the needs and serve the community. This is a fundraising event to help rebuild our church. The cost of the breakfast is $20.00. Contact Rev. Rhonda L. Smith for ticket information. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge and honor an individual(s) or organization(s) who are unknown but , making a difference in the community in the City of Port- land, by assisting underserved individuals or groups and improving their quality of life. The categories of recogni- tion are in the following areas: education, drug addiction 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 fi rst 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 specifi c racial and ethnic groups. Blood must be matched very closely for those pa- tients with rare blood types or for those who need repeated transfusions – like patients with sickle cell disease. Patients are less likely to experience complications from blood do- nated by someone with a similar ethnicity. The Red Cross relies on volunteer donors for the 15,000 blood donations needed every day to support patients at about 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide. Blood donors with all types, particularly O negative, A neg- ative and B negative, are urged to make an appointment to give this summer. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. Do you need help paying for critical home repairs? The Portland Housing Bureau’s Home Repair Assistance Program provides up to $15,000 to eligible homeowners in N/NE Portland. Join staff for a short presentation about the program, fi nd out if you are eligible, and get assistance fi lling out your application. The presentation takes place at Your Community Bulletin Board Brought to You by Visit us at a store near you PORTLAND COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2015 Friday, June 19 JUNETEENTH: WORDS ALONG THE WAY: Join us on the North Portland Lawn as we celebrate June- teenth with words and music under the skies. 6 p.m. North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. 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, 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. Friday –Saturday, June 19 – 20 CHINOOK WINDS CASINO CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN JUNE WITH FIREWORKS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, FLOATS AND MUCH MORE: The fun-filled anniversary week- end includes: fireworks, roaming floor entertain- ment, free live music, anniversary cake and bears and a very special float drop by the Lincoln City Visitor Center’s Float Fairies. The massive fireworks display will be the largest display in Lincoln City’s history. Come to the beach and cool off. Events happening Friday and Saturday thru out the day! Free comedy show and Dwight Yoakam will be performing. For tickets and more information go to www.chinookwindscasino.com or call 1-888-244- 6665. Fireworks takes place around 10:15 p.m. on Saturday night. Chinook Winds Casino, 1777 NW 44th St. Lincoln City, OR 97367 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. Coalition Brewing five-year anniversary celebra- tion: We are hosting a party at our brewery to say Thank You! Coalition Old Pub classics available on the day, live music, great food from local vendors, games and giveaways with many more things going on. 3 p.m. – 9 p.,. Coalition Brewery and Tasting Room, 2705 SE Ankeny St. Wednesday, June 24 AMERICORPS HIRING EVENT: You must be 17 years of age, pass a criminal check and have interme- diate computer skills. Come check out this hiring event. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. WorkSource, 5411 E. Mill- plain Blvd. Suite 15., Vancouver. For more informa- Page 4 June 17, 2015 The Portland and Seattle Skanner tion, call (360) 735-5000. Friday – Saturday, June 26 – 27 BOOKFEST “15” SUMMER SUPER SALE: 2 – Day used book sale. Featuring 15,000 + used library books in every possible genre. Free parking next to building. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fort Vancouver Region- al Library, District Headquarters, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Friday – Sunday, June 26 – 28 THE GOOD IN THE HOOD FESTIVAL: Festival activities include: Live entertainment, kids’ space, informa- tion village and so much more. Good in the Hood Parade is Saturday 11 a.m. Festival takes place at Lillis Albina Park, N. Russell St. & Flint St. Saturday, June 27 1ST ANNUAL UNSUNG HEROES & HEROINES AWARD BREAKFAST: This is a fundraising event to help rebuild our church. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge and honor an individual or organi- zation who are unknown but, making a difference in the community. The cost of the breakfast is $20. Contact Rev. Rhonda L. Smith for ticket information at Rhondaiva3@gmail.com 10 a.m. Maranatha Church, 4222 NE 12th Ave. Sunday, June 28 The Portland children’s festival: The festival will be centered on the performing arts of storytelling, puppetery, and music. Event tickets are available at the festival only. Each event requires 2 to 5 tickets each. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Portland Waldorf School, 2300 SE Harrison St., Milwaukie.
