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Portland and SW Washington S P O T L I G H T PHOTO BY KATE SZROM / COURTESY OF PORTLAND CENTER STAGE Ain’t Misbehavin’ The Tony Award-winning musical Ain’t Misbehavin’ – a celebration of the Jazz legend, Thomas “Fats” Waller, by Richard Maltby Jr. and Murray Horwitz – opens at Portland Center Stage Oct. 30 and runs through Nov. 29 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. PCS received permission from the co-creator and original director, Richard Maltby, Jr., to produce this beloved musical with an expanded cast to more fully recreate the world of Fats Waller and the Harlem Renaissance. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.pcs.org, (503) 445-3700 or in person at the Gerding Theater at the Armory box office (128 NW 11th Avenue). University of Portland to Host Earthquake Info Fair When seismic experts talk about the Cascadia zone in the Pacifi c Northwest they agree on two things: a major earth- quake and tsunami event is likely to happen in the next 50 years, and the region is woefully unprepared for the disaster. The Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup is holding a free preparedness event Saturday Oct. 17 at the University S of Portland Chiles Center. The ‘Prepared’ information fair will help families plan for a large scale earthquake event. The workgroup spokesperson Susan Laarman said prepa- ration for the big earthquake starts at home. “The one thing we can do right away is to prepare our households,” she said. “We would like to provide that to community members at the earthquake information fair.” There will be information tables at the event which pro- vide tips on food and water storage, home seismic retrofi ts, earthquake safety and more. Advice will be provided by lo- cal businesses, non-profi ts and government agencies. The event is supported by the Federal Emergency Management Administration. Laarman said that an important starting point is to have a communications plan in place to contact family members and friends. “We are all so used to being in constant contact with fam- ilies, friends and loved ones because of cell phones,” Laar- man said. But, cell phone towers are likely to be out of use after a large earthquake event. “Not being in communication is going to be really differ- ent for us,” she said. Laarman urges people to write down important cell phone numbers because most people do not memorize phone numbers anymore. The Prepared fair features disaster relief trials which are bike exercises that simulate supply runs after an earthquake. These cargo bikes which would be able to navigate streets too damaged for cars. Community members are welcome to compete in the di- saster relief trials and are encouraged to sign up on the DRT Facebook page. Citizen Corps Community Emergency Response Teams will hold an Olympic competition at the event. The commu- nity teams have been trained in disaster response skills and will compete in search & rescue, victim care and small fi re suppression events. Laarman said that people can get overwhelmed planning for a disaster, but the best remedy is to get prepared. “It’s not that it’s hard to get prepared, we just have to have the will and the knowledge to do it.” For more information about the event, check the ‘Pre- pared: Earthquake Info Fair’ page on Facebook. Your Community Bulletin Board Brought to You by Visit us at a store near you PORTLAND COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2015 Earthquake Info Fair will provide helpful informa- tion and useful resources to help citizens be more self-sufficient and ready for the next Cascadia earthquake. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., University pf Port- land, Chiles Center, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. 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 Tuesday – Friday, October 13 – 16 FALL REVIVAL: IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN! New Hope Mis- sionary Baptist Church announces its Fall Revival featuring guest evangelist Rev. Bertrand M. Bailey Jr. 7 p.m. nightly, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3725 N. Gantenbein 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 the please. 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Doors open at 9 a.m. Milwaukee Community Club, 10666 SE 42ND Ave. Sunday, October 18 Friday, October 16 HARVEST HOOPLA: This low-cost night out with family and friends features carnival games, crafts and 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. FREE RESOURCE FAIR FOR HOMELESS VETS AT EAST COUNTY STAND DOWN: Veterans’ benefit coun- selors and others offering information on local resources will be available to meet and talk with homeless veterans about benefits available to assist them. Health screenings as well as on-site haircuts will also be available. Banfield Animal Hospital will also be on site performing veterinary examinations and nail trims, as well as handing out supplies. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Chapel, 27132 SE Stark St., Troutdale. Saturday, October 17 EARTHQUAKE INFO FAIR: CREW is hosting a free, family-friendly event in Portland. The Prepared WITH YOU ON YOUR JOUNRNEY: 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., First Unitarian Church, SW 12th Ave between Salmon St. and Main St. (enter through the breeze way in the middle of the block). Monday, October 19 “FUTURE:PORTLAND” SCREENING AND DISCUSSION: In this film, Black Portlanders talk about losing and rebuilding communities in America’s Whitest major city 6 p.m., North Portland Library, 512 N. Killing- sworth St. “THE RAISING OF AMERICA” EARLY CHILDHOOD AND THE FUTURE OF OUR NATION”: Free documentary film screening followed by panel discussion with community leaders. The event includes free child care with reservation at Danielle@familyforward. org. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Bridger Elementary School, 7910 SE Market St. Page 4 October 14, 2015 The Portland and Seattle Skanner Tuesday, October 20 WEATHERIZATION WORKSHOP: Free workshops where participants learn how to stop drafts in your home, especially around doors and windows to save en- ergy and increase comfort. Great for renters too! 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Peninsula Park Community Center, 700 N. Rosa Parks Way. PORTLAND STATE OF MIND: EXPLORE CUPA GRADU- ATE PROGRAMS: Learn more about the graduate programs in the college of urban and public affairs. Free and open to the public. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Urban Center, Parsons Gallery, room 212, 516 SW Mill St. Friday, October 23 MONSTER MASH: This family fun event is open to all ages. Wear your costumes and enjoy pizza, games, crafts, music and more. No charge. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Peninsula Park Community Center, 700 N. Rosa Parks Way. Saturday, October 24 HOMEOWNERSHIP FAIR: Inquire about first-time homebuyers, enter to win a $1,000 grant and other prizes, visit more than 40 housing profession- als, attend free workshops, enjoy a free lunch and participants can take a homes for sale bus tour at noon. First come ,first served. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Legacy Emanuel Hospital Atrium, 501 N. Graham St. Free and open to the public. FIFTH ANNUAL “WORSHIP IN PINK”: Please join us for our Fifth Annual “Worship In Pink” program as the Community A.M.E. Zion Church works to educate and empower both men and women to take charge of their own breast health. Theme is “Man Enough to Wear Pink.” First 12 men to enter wear- ing pink will receive a special thank you. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Community A.M.E. Zion Church, 3605 E. 13th St., Vancouver.
