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Portland and SW Washington S P O T L I G H T S • Using marijuana in a public place remains illegal and can result in a citation being issued by law enforcement. • Possession of more than one ounce on your person (in public), or more than eight ounces in your household re- main crimes and can result in your arrest. • Oregonians bringing marijuana products into the state from Washington (or transporting out of state to any- where) are violating federal drug laws. Community members observing public consumption of marijuana should NOT call 9-1-1, unless there is an immedi- ate public safety risk. Instead, community members should call the Police Non-Emergency Line at (503) 823-3333. Callers should be aware that these calls will be prioritized according to established dispatch protocols which place emergency and serious criminal activity ahead of nuisance calls. PHOTO COURTESY OF ARTISTS REPERTORY THEATRE Cuba Libre Columbia International Cup Offers Babysitter Training Artists Repertory Theatre’s production of the Broadway-scale new musical Cuba Libre opens Oct. 10 and runs through Nov. 8 at Portland’5 Winningstad Theatre. The rhythms of Cuban music drive this story of a man caught between countries, losses and loves, and his search for freedom. Set in the United States and Cuba, this tale reverberates across politics, ambition and romance with quick-wit- ted dialogue, joy-filled dance and Latin-fusion beats. Regular tickets start at $45, with $35 tickets available for students and youth under 25. For more information, visit http://www.artistsrep.org/on- stage/2015-16-season/cuba-libre/. PPB Urges Community Responsibility, Consideration With Marijuana In the wake of legalization and legal marijuana sales be- ginnign Oct. 1, the Portland Police Bureau would like to make residents aware of the new law and some consider- ations moving forward. Answers to many questions can be found at http://whats- legaloregon.org. • Driving Under the Infl uence of Intoxicants (DUII) is a crime and can have deadly consequences. For public safe- ty reasons, preventing DUII driving is a top law enforce- ment priority. Driving after consuming alcohol, marijuana and/or other intoxicants can impair your ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. This Sunday, Oct. 11, Columbia International Cup (a minority/Woman-owned and community-focused coffee shop) will host its annual babysitter training workshop. This workshop is geared for youth ages 10 and up. Students will develop skills that will help them take care of kids of all ages, prepare safe & fun activities, make safe choices while babysitting, provide emergency fi rst aid, plus much more. Share with your networks and sign up while space is available! Register Here: https://communityupgrade.churchcen- teronline.com/registrations/events/8327 Les Femmes Organization to Host Annual Open House Oct. 11 Les Femmes Organization’s will host their annual Open House for the community on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 from 3-5pm at the Legacy Emanuel Hospital Lorenzen Center, 2801 N. Gantenbein Ave. This is a free informational ses- sion for young girls in the 6th – 12th grade and their par- ents. This is an opportunity to hear about the organization current program offerings for youth and its longstanding history in the Portland community since 1951. Your Community Bulletin Board Brought to You by Visit us at a store near you PORTLAND COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2015 istan. The event will begin at 1 p.m. at Shemanski Park (the south park blocks at Salmon 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 Friday – Saturday, October 9 – 10 Saturday – Sunday, October 10 – 11 Tuesday – Friday, October 13 – 16 LINCOLN CITY FALL KITE FESTIVAL: The weekend festival will include kite flying demonstrations by experts, free kids’ kite making, running of the bols, and some of the most colorful kites in the world. 10 a.m. All-day event both days. D River Wayside, HWY 101, Lincoln City. FALL REVIVAL: IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN! Announcing our Fall Revival! Guest Evangelist Rev. Bertrand M. Bai- ley Jr. 7 p.m. nightly, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3725 N. Gantenbein St. Monday, October 12 3RD ANNUAL PARKE DIEM VOLUNTEER EVENT: Hun- dreds of volunteers will be needed to give back in 45 parks around the city all weekend. Projects will include renovating baseball diamonds, building hiking trails, planting 10,000 crocus bulbs and much more. To get involved at a park near you, please visit www.parkediem.org. Commissioner Amanda Fritz will be addressing volunteers at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Whitaker Ponds Nature Park, 7040 NE 47th Ave. EASTSIDE UPRISING: THE ARCHITECTS SHAPING THE BIG NEW BURNSIDE BRIDGEHOOD: Join us for an evening of spirited conversation and all-but-guar- anteed disagreement about architecture and the east side’s future with Jeff Kovel, Founder of Skylab Architecture. $10 donation at the door, or free to students with current ID. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Conversation begins at 6 p.m. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 NW 10th Ave. Saturday, October 10 Tuesday, October 13 LAKEWOOD THEATRE COMPANY TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR THE HOLIDAY OLAY “THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAG- EANT EVER”: This is for speaking roles ONLY. Those auditioning should bring a photo and resume and be prepared to read from the script. Director is casting four men, six women (various adult ages), eight boys, nine girls (ages nine to 15). Please call (503) 635-3901 to reserve an audition time. IS JUSTICE BLIND? RACISM IN OREGON’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: Evidence suggests that at each step in the criminal justice system (police stops, arrests, charges, convictions, incarcerations, etc). People of color are more likely to have a negative outcome than similarly situated whites. Join us for this free panel discussion. Open to the public. 7 p.m. Multnomah County Building, Board Room, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Sunday, October 11 CALL OUT FOR JUSTICE: END THE WARS, RALLY AND MARCH: Over 35 peace and social justice groups from the Portland area will be mobilizing around the 14th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Afghan- p.m. – 7:15 p.m. North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. PAGETURNERS: BLACK VOICES : Engage in stimulat- ing conversations about books, exchange per- spectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. First come, first served. 6;15 Page 4 October 7, 2015 The Portland and Seattle Skanner Friday, October 16 HARVEST HOOPLA: Join us for a low cost night out with family and friends. This Harvest Hoopla fea- tures carnival games, crafts & more designed for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary children. $1 to $5 tickets. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., St. Johns Community Center, 8427 N. Central St. Saturday – Sunday, October 17 – 18 24TH ANNUAL TWO-DAY SINGING CONVENTION – PORTLAND SACRED HARP: Portland Sacred Harp cordially invites all who love to sing to add their voices. The event is a free community event open to all ages and no experience is required. Attend- ees may come and go throughout the weekend as they please. 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Doors open at 9 a.m. Milwaukee Community Club, 10666 SE 42ND Ave. Sunday, October 18 WITH YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY: FAMILY MEMBERS OF PEOPLE IN PRISON TELL THEIR STORIES: Teen family members of people in prison tell their stories in this unique performance. Reception to follow. Free of charge. Donations will be accepted. 2 p.m. The First Unitarian Church, SW 12th Ave between Salm- on St. and Main St.
