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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.