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Portland and SW Washington S P O T L I G H T PHOTO BY DANI SWOPE A Story Like Mine The Children’s Book Bank, a Portland-based nonprofit serving low-income children, held an event Monday morning to highlight the A Story Like Mine project on National Multicultural Diversity Day. Tim- ber Joey from the Portland Timbers delivered several green book bags, filled with culturally diverse books relevant to the children at KairosPDX in North Portland. Fair Offers Options for Students to Re-engage in School Programs and options are available for students who want to fi nish high school, but have become disengaged for a va- riety of reasons. Students and families are invited to attend the Re-Engagement Options Fair from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28, at the Bates Center, 2921 Falk Road, Vancouver. The free event is sponsored by Vancouver Public Schools. Students can choose from educational, diploma and skills-training options that include alternative, small-school, independent and online programs. Representatives from Lieser Campus, Vancouver Flex Academy, Success Acad- emies, GRADS teen parent program, Bridges, Open Doors GED program, Job Corps, Washington Youth Academy, Youth Workforce program, Partners in Careers and Transi- tion Youth Impact Program will be available. Students also can begin the enrollment process for these programs at the Re-Engagement Options Fair. All students are welcome and food will be provided. For more information, contact Rachel Benton, student success coordinator, at (360) 313-1187 or rachel.benton@vansd.org. First A.M.E. Zion Church Starts Monthly Clothing Drive Oct. 31 The First A.M.E. Zion Church, situated at 4304 N Van- couver Ave., will host a monthly clothing drive beginning Oct. 31. The drive will occur the day before the fi rst Sunday of every month and will include a complimentary breakfast starting at 9 a.m. Those bringing donations and those seek- ing donated clothing are both welcome to attend. 211Info Launches Mobile App This week, 211Info, the statewide nonprofi t information and referral agency, announced the release of its new free mobile app for the iPhone and Android platforms. Devel- S oped in partnership with the Oregon Department of Human Services, the app allows users to fi nd a variety of health and community services near them based on their present loca- tion. Users can download the app for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play. With location services enabled on their smartphone, users will then be able to fi nd services near them using geospatial technology. The app provides users with a category menu from which they can search such topics as temporary housing, food pantries, legal as- sistance, parenting programs, prenatal care, mental health support, foster youth services, and many more. Results are then given in both mapped and list form. For times when there might not be requested services near the user, the app provides one-touch connection to the 211info call center either by calling, texting or emailing. The user can then communicate directly with one of the friendly specialists on staff, who can work with the user to fi nd other options to meet their needs. 211info worked with the mobile application development company Apptology, the software development fi rm Vista- logic, and the information and referral software developer RTM Designs to build the new app. About 211info: As a statewide nonprofi t in Oregon, 211info provides free information and referral, Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm, either by phone (dial 2-1-1), text (start by texting your ZIP code to 898211) or email (through the contact form at http://211info.org/contact/). OHSU to Host Free ‘Night of Networking’ for People with Disabilities OHSU will host the sixth annual Night for Networking, a free event that introduces skilled potential employees with disabilities to local employers who are committed to work- force diversity, from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Collabora- tive Life Sciences Building, South Waterfront, 2730 S.W. Moody Avenue. The event will include discussions and presentations, mu- sic, light refreshments, a raffl e, sponsor gift bags, mingling and networking. Steve Hanamura, founder and president of Hanamura Consulting Inc., will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Presenters will include: • Nick Fish, Portland City Commissioner • Michael Tom, director, OHSU Affi rmative Action & Equal Opportunity • Ian Jaquiss, Diversity Awareness Trainer and Outreach Specialist, OHSU Affi rmative Action & Equal Opportu- nity For more information, visit www.ohsu.edu. Your Community Bulletin Board Brought to You by Visit us at a store near you PORTLAND COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2015 at noon. First come , first served and much more. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Legacy Emanuel Hospital Atrium, 501 N. Graham St. Portland, OR. Free and open to the public. 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, October 22 COME CELEBRATE UNITED NATIONS DAY 2015: Can we create a sustainable future? United Nations Day 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the entry into the force of United Nations charter in 1945. Free event. Seating is limited. World Forestry Cen- ter, Cheatham Hall, 4033 SW Canyon Rd. 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 HOMEONERSHIP FAIR: Inquire about 1st time homebuyers, enter to win a $1,000 grant & other prizes, visit over 40 housing professionals, attend free workshops, free lunch, homes for sale bus tour COSTUME CARNIVAL: Family event appropriate for preschool and grade school ages with an adult! You will enjoy a great evening of carnival games, face painting and crafts. Don’t forget to wear your costume. Tickets are 4 for $1 or unlimited game bracelets for $5. Please bring two cans of food for the Oregon Food Bank and receive a family pack of 4 tickets. 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. East Portland Com- munity Center, 740 SE 106th Ave. FIFTH ANNUAL “WORSHIP IN PINK”: Please join us for our Fifth Annual “Worship in Pink” program as we 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 wearing pink will receive a special thank you. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Community A.M.E. Zion Church, 3605 E. 13th St., Vancouver. Sunday, October 25 WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET HALLOWEEN CAR- NIVAL: Bring the whole family for live music, face painting, trick or treating with all vendors and neighborhood businesses. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 4600 SE Woodstock Blvd. Page 4 October 21, 2015 The Portland and Seattle Skanner Tuesday, October 27 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: OREGON TASK FORCE ON LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFILING: Attorney Gen- eral Ellen Rosenblum wants to hear from the com- munity about how police profiling affects you and any suggestions you may have for the Task Force to consider. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave. PORTLAND JOB FAIR: Portland Job Fair is happening at Double Tree. It’s a premier event in the Educa- tion & Training Industry. Free all day event starting at 10 a.m. Double Tree Hotel, Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah St. Friday, October 30 HARVEST HOOPLA: Family event for all ages. Cele- brate the Autumn season with an exciting harvest themed night of fun with carnival games and crafts. Don’t forget to wear your costume. FREE: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Charles Jordan Community Center, 900 N. Foss St. Saturday October 31 TECH NIGHT FUN FOR HALLOWEEN: Fun-filled and designed to get youth and their families out for safe and free entertainment. Tech Night Fun for Halloween that is complete with candy for the kids. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Microsoft Store, Pioneer Place, 330 SW Yamhill St.
