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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.