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• 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.
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istan. The event will begin at 1 p.m. at Shemanski
Park (the south park blocks at Salmon St.).
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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
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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.