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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.
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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
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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.