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Portland and SW Washington S P O T L I G H T S tions storage. Simple grant applications are online. There is plenty of support for preparing them. Oregon Heritage grants programs staff is happy to discuss projects and review applications in advance. The Heritage Commission is comprised of nine people representing Oregon’s heritage and geographical diversity who have been appointed by the Governor. The commis- sion’s mission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon’s heritage by ensuring coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations; advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and pro- motion and celebration of its diversity. To learn more about the grants, visit www.oregonheritage. org or contact Kuri.Gill@oregon.gov or (503) 986-0685. Vanport Community Listening Session on Uber and Lyft July 30 ‘Vanport: the Musical’ will be performed at the Jefferson High School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. July 30-August 1, 2015. Tickets are available online at brownpapertickets.com or in person at The Jayah Rose Salon & Spa, 12 NE Shaver St. For more information call (503) 282-0708. Grants Available For Oregon Heri- tage and History Projects The Oregon Heritage Commission is offering grants for qualifi ed projects for the conservation, development and in- terpretation of Oregon’s cultural heritage. Awards typically range between $5,000 and $20,000. Projects can include anything related to Oregon heritage, and priority will be given to projects that preserve, develop or interpret threat- ened heritage resources or heritage resources of statewide signifi cance. The grant application deadline is Sept. 30. Projects may include theatrical performances, collections preservation and access, exhibits, oral history projects, pub- lic education events, organizational archives projects, fi lms and more. Oregon Black Pioneers received funding for its most recent exhibit. Cascade AIDS Project collected oral histories and made them accessible. Portland State Univer- sity hosted the Archaeology Roadshow. Southern Oregon Historical Society completed seismic upgrades to its collec- The Private for Hire Innovation Task Force is preparing recommendations for new rules for taxis and Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft. The Portland City Council is expected to consider the recom- mendations in August. At Thursday’s session, which takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. in the auditorium on the second fl oor of the Portland Build- ing, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue, the public is invited to address Task Force members in person. Discussion will focus on four key issue areas: Permitting Program: Should the City cap the number of company or vehicle permits? Fair fares: Should there be a cap on fares? Should compa- nies be allowed to use higher or “surge” pricing to provide an incentive for drivers to work during busy times? Accessibility: How can service to people with disabilities be improved? What is your experience requesting a wheel- chair accessible vehicle? Safety standards & working conditions: How can safety for passengers be improved? How can working conditions for drivers be improved? The public can also provide comments by email: pdx- rides@portlandoregon.gov For more information, contact 503-865-2486 or email pdxrides@portlandoregon.gov Your Community Bulletin Board Brought to You by Visit us at a store near you PORTLAND COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2015 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 Wednesday – Saturday, July 22 – August 29 THE GREAT DEBATE ABOUT ART OPENS AT UPFOR: A new group exhibition, The Great Debate About Art, opens at Upfor on July 22 and runs through August 29 with a First Thursday reception Aug. 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. It is free to attend and open to the public. The exhibition includes drawing, sculpture, painting, photography, collage and digital art by seven contemporary artists. UPFOR, 929 NW Flanders St. Thursday, July 30 ENOUGH IS ENOUGH PDX MEN: We need men to come forward: fathers, brothers, uncles, cousins, soldiers, former gang members and so on. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Bethel AME Church, 5828 NE 8th Ave., Portland, OR 97211 Friday, July 31 FLICKS ON THE BRICKS PRESENTS “The Lego Movie”: Pioneer Courthouse Square will transform into Port- land’s living room for the free movie night. Activi- ties start at 7 p.m., downtown Portland. FREE VISION SCREENING FOR PRESCHOOLERS IN SE PORTLAND: Oregon law requires that public school students seven or younger provide proof of vision screening or eye examination before entering school. Children who are screened for vision prob- lems at the event will receive a certificate that can be used as proof of vision screening. Cost is free. 12:30 p.m., Belmont branch, Multnomah County Public Library, 1038 SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. Association is hosting our Annual Picnic National Nite Out and invite our neighborhood to join us for food, music and fun! 6 p.m. – dusk. Oregon Park, NE 30th Ave. & Oregon St. Saturday, August 1 Thursday, August 6 STREET FAIR CELEBRATION AND SIMULCAST: Cele- brating Five Decades of Great Opera: Activities in- clude street fair, children’s activities opera improve performance, live bands, and simulcast. Noon – 10 p.m. SW Main St. Between the Antoinette Hatfield Hall and the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Free. Downtown Portland. MIMICKING BIRDS, ORQUESTRA PACIFICO TROPICAL FIRE-UP ECOTRUST’S SUNDOWN CONCERT: The musi- cal performance sits at the heart of a community celebration including a street. 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Ecotrust Parking Lot, 721 NW 9th Ave. CHILDREN’S MUSIC & BOOK FESTIVAL: Please bring children’s socks, shoes and books. Performing at the festival will be The Pop Ups, Alphabet Rockers, Pointed Man Band, Aaron Nigel Smith One World Chorus. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., pre-show yoga at 9:30 a.m., King School Park, 4609 NE 6th Ave. Sunday, August 2 SUMMER IN THE CITY NEIGHBORHOOD PARTY: Augus- tana Lutheran Church is hosting its annual Sum- mer in the City Party. All are welcome to this free outdoor event. Featuring BBQ, children’s activities, a book sale and much more. 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., Augustana Lutheran Church, on the corner of NE Knott Street and 15th Ave. 5TH ANNUAL ARAB FESTIVAL – MAHRAJAN – AT ALPENROSE DAIRY: This day long free event show- cases the arts, entertainment, food, traditions and most importantly the spirit of Oregon’s Arab-Amer- icans. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Alpenrose Dairy, 6149 SW Shattuck Rd. Tuesday, August 4 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PICNIC: Kerns Neighborhood Page 4 July 29, 2015 The Portland and Seattle Skanner Saturday, August 8 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: North Portland Community Building Group, PROPER will host local politicians , community activists, faith groups and artist to join in a day of unity, song and prayer from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Kenton Park, 8417 N. Brandon St. FAMILY WELLNESS FAIR! This is going to be a great time for all ages: Buy a bike or multi-sport helmet, enter a raffle for completing activities, check out hands-on CPR demonstrations, explore safety vehi- cles and so much more. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Randall Children’s Hospital Campus, 2801 N. Gantenbein St. Sunday, August 9 COLUMBIA TECH CENTER SUNDAY SOUNDS IN VAN- COUVER: The City of Vancouver is partnering with The Columbia Tech Center to provide free family concerts from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Curtis Salgado will be performing for this free concert. Food and drink vendors will be onsite. All you need is your blan- kets or beach chairs to enjoy. 1498 SE Tech Center Dr., Vancouver.
