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Portland and SW Washington S P O T L I G H T S GreshamOregon.gov/Burning or contact Gresham Fire and Emergency Services at (503) 618-2355. Juneteenth CARES Northwest Seeks Volunteers PHOTO BY JERRY FOSTER CARES Northwest a collaboration of Kaiser Permanen- te, OHSU-Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Providence Health & Services, and Randall Children’s Hospital at Leg- acy Emanuel, which provides medical assessments of chil- dren for whom there are concerns of abuse or neglect is seeking volunteers. Serving more than 1,500 children a year, CARES Northwest is one of the oldest, largest child abuse assessment centers in the country, providing hope and heal- ing for many of our community’s most vulnerable children. Child/family support volunteers will give four hours a week, receive a free lunch weekly, engage children (birth through age 17) in fun activities, provide company and sup- port to children and their families and have an opportuni- ty to learn and grow while serving. The organization also needs volunteers to provide administrative/clerical support, make child-sized quilts and assist with community events and special projects. For more information, contact Debby Kernan, volunteer coordinator at dkernan@lhs.org or (503) 276-9054 or visit www.caresnw.org. History came to life Saturday at Legacy Field at Portland’s Juneteenth celebration. Pictured here are mother and founder of Juneteenth in Oregon Clara Peoples (center), committee member Ora Green (second from left). Also pictured are Sojourner Truth (Tameka Walker), Beatrice Cannady Morrow (Skeeter Green), Abraham Lincoln (David Lichtenstein) and Harriett Tubman (Shalanda Sims). Gresham Issues Summer Burn Ban Fire Chief Greg Matthews has issued an outdoor burn ban effFire Chief Greg Matthews has issued an outdoor burn ban effective Wednesday, allowing only recreational camp- fi res and fi re pits in Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village and the unincorporated areas in Multnomah County Fire District 10. The burn ban has been issued due to the limited rainfall and ongoing, dry conditions. For updated information call the burning information line at (503) 618-3083. The burn ban includes agricultural burning and permits issued for open burning. Backyard debris burning is not per- mitted until the fall burn season. Campfi res in approved fi re rings in the camps, parks and recreation areas in and around Oxbow Regional Park are permitted until further notice. Outdoor barbecuing is still allowed, however residents should exercise extreme caution. When using charcoal bri- quettes, dispose the ashes in a metal container and keep them wet for a few days before properly disposing them. Those living in rural areas are asked to maintain their defen- sible space by monitoring the growth surrounding homes and structures, and maintain adequate access for fi refi ghting equipment. Smokers are reminded to ensure cigarettes are truly out and placed in proper receptacles. For more information on outdoor burning, visit Tower of Power Headlines Aug. 15 Groovin’ On The Grass Concert Tower of Power, the iconic 10-piece ensemble that has wowed audiences for nearly 50 years with its soulful, horn-driven sound will headline THPRD’s annual Groovin’ on the Grass concert event on Saturday, Aug. 15, 6-8:30 pm. The show will also feature Portland jazz trio Boy and Bean. Groovin’ on the Grass will be staged outdoors on a soc- cer fi eld at the Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Complex, 158th and Walker Rd., in Beaverton. Gates open at 5 pm. Tickets will go on sale at 8 am on Friday, May 22, via www.tickettomato.com. General admission tickets are just $10. Early entry tickets, entitling guests to enter the venue at 4 pm (one hour before doors open), are $20. Children under age fi ve will be admitted free. Online sales will continue through Aug. 14. For more information, visit www.thprd.org or call 503- 645-6433. Your Community Bulletin Board Brought to You by Visit us at a store near you PORTLAND COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2015 activities for children and much more. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Pioneer Courthouse Square. 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 25 AUTHORS OF ‘THE PICNIC’ TO READ AT BROADWAY BOOKS: Broadway Books will host Marnie Hanel, Andrea Slonecker and Jen Stevenson, authors of the newly published book, “The Picnic: an Inspi- ration from Basket to Blanket,” a collection of their recipes and stories. This event is free and open to the public. 7 p.m., Broadway Books, 1714 NE Broadway. 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 individuals or organi- zations 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. Saturday – Sunday, June 27 – 28 ANNUAL RECYCLED ARTS FESTIVAL AT ESTHER SHORT PARK: The 10th annual Recycled Arts Festival will be filled with entertainment, family-friendly activi- ties and more than 150 vendors selling art crafted from recycled items. Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun- day 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 415 W 6th St., Vancouver. Friday – Saturday, June 26 – 27 Sunday, June 28 BOOKFEST “15” SUMMER SUPER SALE: Two-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. 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. Friday – Sunday, June 26 – 28 Monday, June 29 THE GOOD IN THE HOOD FESTIVAL: Festival activities include: Live entertainment, kids’ space, infor- mation village and more. The Good in the Hood Parade is Saturday at 11 a.m. The festival takes place at Lillis Albina Park, N. Russell St. & Flint St. Saturday, June 27 DYNOCRAFT’S BIKER JUICE BAR: Active (and thirsty) families will be able to enjoy a free pop-up juice bar in downtown Portland. Featuring lively games, RACE, FAITH AND JUSTICE: Featuring keynote speaker Rev. Osagyefo Sekou (activist , public theologian, author from Ferguson) and a panel discussion. This is a free event held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.at Warner Pacific College, 2219 SE 68th Ave., McGuire Auditorium. Wednesday, July 1 WILLAMETTE PARK FULL MOON PADDLE: Explore the Page 4 June 24, 2015 The Portland and Seattle Skanner Willamette River by light of the moon. Join the Estuary Partnership for a family-friendly paddle aboard our two passenger canoes. Big canoe trips are open to the public and are suitable for ages 5 and older. 8 p.m. Willamette Park, 7100 SW Macadam Ave. Thursday, July 2 ECOTRUST’S SUNDOWN CONCERTS: Music for this concert will be performed by Portland Cello Proj- ect. There will be a whole evening of the famed “All Ages Dance Party”. These family-friendly events also include the “Sundown Kids Corner” 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Ecotrust’s Jean Vallum Natural Capital Center Parking Lot, 721 NW 9th Ave. Saturday, July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY AT FORT VANCOUVER: Indepen- dence Day at Fort Vancouver is presented by Bank of America. There will be something for everyone! Spend the day kicking back on lush lawns, party down with friends in the adult beverage pavilion or grab the kids and enjoy family fun games and live entertainment all day. Tickets will be available at any Clark County Fred Meyer stores for $5 in ad- vance. Gates open at 8 a.m. Entertainment starts at noon, Fireworks start at 10:05 p.m. CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY IN LINCOLN CITY. Celebrate the Fourth with a spectacular fireworks display over The Siletz Bay and loads of family fun in Gleneden Beach. Gleneden Beach is offer- ing great family entertainment, pancake feed, (adults $5.00 – 4 to 10 $2.50), craft fair, and then the annual parade at 1 p.m. food court and much more. This is an all - day event the pancake breakfast kicks off at 8 a.m. Gleneden Beach. Just south of Lincoln City on the beach.
