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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-
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.