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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
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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
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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.