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Portland and SW Washington S P O T L I G H T Washington County DAVS Moves S Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East Seeks Applicants for Home Ownership Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East invites low in- come families to apply for a Habitat house during our bi-an- nual Open Application Round. People interested in the Homeownership Program can pick up an application by attending one of the three Home- ownership Application Meetings, contacting our offi ce or visiting our website. The meetings will be: PHOTO COURTESY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY Saturday, September 12, 2015 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Concordia University Student Events and Activity Center (SEAC Room) in the Hagen Building 2811 NE Holman Street, Portland, Oregon 97211 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Alder Elementary School Cafeteria 17200 SE Alder St., Portland, Oregon 97233 Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (DAVS) is moving from their current location in downtown Hillsboro to 5240 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite 300, in Hillsboro. DAVS expects to be operational at the new location on Monday, August 17. In order to pack and move, DAVS will be closed with limited phone service August 13-14. DAVS programs and services help maintain and enhance the quality of life for Washington County seniors, veterans and people with physical disabilities. They provide support for caregivers, assist with Medicare, connect people with benefits, and help isolated seniors access services. For more information, call (503) 846-3060. Activists to Mark the One-Year Anniversary of the Killing of Michael Brown Social justice organizers in Portland will hold a series of events this weekend to mark the one-year anniversary of the killing of Michael Brown including discussions, activist training sessions, and a community art project. The events begin with series of discussions based on the Oregon Black Political Convention platform and featuring activists, advocates, and community members. The discus- sions will be moderated by local activists Mic Crenshaw, Teressa Raiford, and Devin Williams. The weekend will culminate with a family-friendly Day of Remembrance event featuring live performances by local musicians, a community art project, and activist training sessions. The discussion topics offer a chance to refl ect the work of local activists over the last year as well as to look at what is ahead in the movement. Organizers are also hoping to mo- tivate a new set of change agents, young Black Portlanders. Community Discussions (on Twitter under the hashtag #UnitedWeFight) will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the First Uni- tarian Church of Portland, 1034 SW 13th Ave. Sunday there will be a Mike Brown Day of Remembrance, including community art and activist trainings, from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Jade/APANO Multicultural Space, 8114 SE Divi- sion. Thursday, September 17, 2015 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Native American Youth and Family Services 5135 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97218 English and Spanish Habitat will be accepting applications during its Open Ap- plication Round, which will run from September 21, 2015 until October 16, 2015. Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East is looking for families that have a good credit history, a steady income, currently have a housing need, and earn 35 percent to 60 percent of the median household income in the Portland area (a family of four must earn between $25,865 and $44,340 per year). Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East is a local affi l- iate of Habitat for Humanity International, partnering with the Portland community to build decent, affordable housing. Volunteers and future homeowners provide much of the la- bor, with individual and corporate donors providing money and materials. Those approved for the Homeownership Program pur- chase a house with a 0%-interest (0% APR) mortgage; no down payment is required. Mortgage payments go into a revolving fund that is used to build more houses in the Portland area. Your Community Bulletin Board Brought to You by Visit us at a store near you PORTLAND COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2015 ticians , community activists, faith groups and artist to join in a day of unity, song and prayer. 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., Kenton Park, 8417 N. Brandon 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, August 6 THE VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LAUNCHES ITS 37TH SEASON WITH FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT: The Vancouver Symphony begins its 2015-2016 season with the return of a family-friendly free outdoor concert in downtown Vancouver’s famed Ester Short Park, 415 W. 6th St., Vancouver. FAMILY WELLNESS FAIR: This is going to be a great time for all ages. Buy a bike or multi-sport helmet, enter a fun raffle for completing activity “pass- port,” learn from hands-on CPR demonstrations, explore a helicopter, police car, fire engine and other safety vehicles 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 MIMICKING BIRDS, ORQUESTRA PACIFICO TROPICAL FIRE – UP ECOTRUST’S SUNDOWN CONCERT: The mu- sical performance sits at the heart of a community celebration, including a street fair. 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Ecotrust Parking Lot, 721 NW 9th Ave. 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. Saturday, August 8 Friday, August 14 VILLAGE AT HOME: An introduction to aging safely and comfortably in your home with support from a caring community. Come to a free Village at Home talk to hear about the local village move- ment. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Space is limited. RSVP to receive location www.northstarvillagepdx.org or call (503) 978-0540. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: North Portland Community Building Group, PROPER has got themed local poli- DRIVE – IN MOVIE AT PORTLAND EXPO CENTER: The PDX – Drive – In movie spectacular allows families and friends to enjoy watching “Ghostbusters” from inside the comfort of their own car or outside in lawn chairs. Presale tickets $10 can be purchased by going to www.expodrive-in.com . Tickets day of the event will be $15.00 for a car load up to six people. The Portland Expo Center. 2060 N. Marine Drive. Gates open at 6 p.m. Page 4 August 5, 2015 The Portland and Seattle Skanner Saturday, August 15 SOUL STROLL 2015 (WELLNESS WALK): Join us for the 20th annual 2.4k or 5k Soul Stroll for Health. Show your support at the Soul Stroll where the community comes together to celebrate and raise awareness of health disparities among the African American community. Bring your family out for free food, music, dancing, massage and more. Ticket prices are $20 per person, $15 per person for a community or non-profit (minimum 10 ), $25 per person for corporate sponsors ( minimum 10). 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Dawson Park, N. Williams Ave. Portland. To register please go to http.//aahc. Portland.org/ or call (503) 413-1850. WE ARE BLACK, WE ARE PORTLAND: BBQ and community celebration. Free food, DJ, live music and games. Join us in our efforts to connect as a people locally through building relationships providing resources, discussing our experiences as Black People and celebrating our heritage. 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Montavilla Park, Picnic Site A, NE 82nd & Glisan. SEAPORT CELEBRATION: Come join the fun at the most family – friendly fun filled day of adventure on the river this summer! Enjoy live entertainment, interactive displays and demonstrations, free give- aways and prizes, $10 jet boat rides and much more. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Port of Portland, Terminal 4, 11040 N. Lombard St.
