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Page 4 The Skanner May 11, 2016 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2016 brought to you by Visit us at a store near you BATTLE OF THE BANDS AT THE CRYSTAL BALLROOM: Eight compa- ny bands (employees who play music on the side) will perform in front of friends, family, co-workers and a panel of celebrity judges as they vie for the title of Best Company Band. Tickets are $10. 7 p.m. Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St. FRIDAY – SATURDAY, MAY 13 – 14 THREE CHORUS MEGA GARAGE SALE: Three Portland choirs are combining to fill the rafters of Montavilla United Methodist Church with collectables, clothes, furniture and of course great music stuff. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., 232 SE 80th Ave. Free parking and PLEASE NO EARLY BIRDS. SATURDAY, MAY 14 FUN ON WHEELS: TRANSPORTATION SAFETY FAIR & BIKE RODEO: The all- ages event will feature: A bike helmet give-away, siz- es toddler through XXL, expert bike helmet fitting, no-charge booster seats to qualifying families and so much more. The event is free and open to the public, all services are free of charge. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Arts Plaza, 401 NE Second St., Gresh- am. 2016 WOMEN IN TRADES CAREER FAIR: The Annual Women in Trades Career Fair provides an introduction to the jobs, skills and benefits of a career in the trades. Participate in hands-on workshops, try out tools, meet employers and much more. Free admission, parking, onsite childcare. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center, 16021 NE Airport Way. 54TH ANNUAL ST. JOHNS PARADE 2016: The parade theme for the annual parade is Joyful Living. We hope to see all there to watch the floats, drill teams, bands and horses. The parade starts promptly at noon in the St. Johns District. SUNDAY, MAY 15 CELEBRATION TABERNACLE PRESENTS: THE KEFAS GOSPEL CHOIR OF DENMARK: The chorus was founded in 1975 and is considered to be the first Danish Gospel Choir. 7 p.m., Celebration Taber- nacle, 8131 N. Vancouver Ave. The concert is free of charge and open to the public. MONDAY, MAY 16 PDX JOB FAIR: Portland International Airport businesses are recruiting new members for the award-winning airport team. More than 100 jobs are available. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. St. Helens Con- ference Room A and B located above the Oregon Market in the airport’s main terminal, 7000 NE Airport Way. The airport is ac- cessible on the TriMet Max Red Line, and parking will be validat- ed for the PDX parking garage. TUESDAY, MAY 17 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SEX TRAFFICING: Join us for an informative discussion about what trauma informed, survi- vor centered services look like for sexually exploited youth and young adults. Presentation geared for adults only. 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., June Key Delta Community Center, 5940 N. Albina Ave. FRIDAY – SATURDAY, MAY 20 – 21 THE JACKSONS LIVE IN CONCERT AT CHINOOK WINDS: The Jack- sons will be performing live at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. Performing smash hits such as ABC, I Want You Back. The Love You Save and many more. You don’t want to miss your chance at seeing these legendary performers perform on stage live. For more information and tickets please call Chinook Winds Box Office at 1-888-624-6228. Shows are at 8 p.m. both nights in Lincoln City. SATURDAY, MAY 21 2ND ANNUAL UNSUNG HERO & HEROINES AWARD BREAKFAST: We will recognize those who have made a difference in the community in the following areas. Education, Drug Addiction, See Community Calendar on page 5 PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED Portland Metro THURSDAY, MAY 12 Diversity Award The Oregon State Psychological Association Saturday presented a posthumous diversity award to Garfield DeBardelaben, for his work with businesses and communities to increase diversity. DeBardelaben was the first African American licensed clinical psychologist in Oregon, and served as president of OPA. The event took place at the organization’s annual conference luncheon at the Oregon Convention Center. Accepting was his wife, Marian. Presenting the award from left, Wendy Bourg, president, and Natalie Kollross, board member and diversity chair. Portland News Briefs PAALF Education Committee to Meet May 16 Deadline to Apply for N/NE Homeownership May 13 The PAALF Education Committee will hold its first meeting of 2016 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 16 in the board conference room at the Center for Self Enhancement, 3920 N. Kerby Ave. PAALF Education committee would like to create a place to coordinate Black voices in all areas of educa- tion. PAALF does not want to lead when other Black or- ganizations are leading, or overshadow any work al- ready being done. The organization seeks community voices, thoughts and leadership on what work needs to be done. This meeting will be an open forum to discuss all the education work happening in Portland Black community. Longtime residents of N/NE Portland who were displaced – or are at risk now – have until Friday to apply to receive preference for new homeownership opportunities. There are three ways to apply: • Apply online using the mobile-friendly application at https://www.portlandmaps.com/bps/phb/. • Apply in person at one of eleven application sites throughout the Portland Metro area (see http:// www.portlandoregon.gov/phb/article/570592 for a list). In-person application assistance will be available at select times and locations all week. For a schedule, visit: http://d31hzlhk6di2h5. cloudfront.net/20160429/1f/79/a7/02/ b9c4d- 605c98f2fe592f1ef82/Slider_DAS.jpg. • Download a copy (https://www.portlandoregon. gov/phb/article/573324) and submit by mail or drop it off at an application site during their regu- lar business hours. For more information, answers to frequently asked questions, or to request a reasonable accommoda- tion, visit www.portlandoregon.gov/phb. To be notified of future opportunities for housing preference, sign up at https://app.e2ma.net/app2/au- dience/signup/1809208/1738353/. Assistance is available by phone at (503) 823-4147 or by email, PHBwaitlist@portlandoregon.gov. Portland Police Conducting Enhanced DUII Patrols in May In April 2016, Portland Police Bureau officers ar- rested 112 impaired drivers utilizing additional funds supplied with a grant from Oregon Impact. Additional officers have been dedicated to pa- trolling streets and specifically looking for drivers impaired by alcohol and drugs. The Portland Police Bureau will be adding en- hanced DUII patrols during the entire month of May, and will partner with the Oregon State Police over the Memorial Day holiday weekend to keep impaired drivers off the road. Alcohol and drug impaired related crashes are esti- mated to cost drivers over $37 billion annually. The Portland Police Bureau is committed to work- ing with our partners in government and the commu- nity to create safer streets and work towards reduc- ing, and eventually eliminating, traffic fatalities as part of Vision Zero. To learn more about the City of Portland’s Vision Zero effort, please visit: http://www.portlandoregon. gov/transportation/40390 First Unitarian Church to Screen ‘Mothering Inside’ May 22 The fifth in a series of documentary films about criminal justice issues continues at the First Unitar- ian Church with “Mothering Inside,” which will be screened from 5 to 7 p.m. May 22 in the Buchan Recep- tion Room with reception to follow. The film showing is free of charge, but donations will be accepted. “Mothering Inside” documents a unique program at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, Oregon, in which female inmates spend quality time with their children. It was made by award-winning filmmaker Brian Lindstrom, and recently won the Audience Choice Award at the Ashland Independent Film Festival, as well as having been an official selection at a number of other film festivals. The film showing is made possible through a grant from Oregon Humanities in collaboration with the Ending the New Jim Crow social justice group at the First Unitarian Church. Ending the New Jim Crow (ENJC) started at First Unitarian Church in 2013 in response to Michelle Al- exander’s ground-breaking and widely read book The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Color- blindness. Our nation, with 5% of the world’s popula- tion, incarcerates 25% of the world’s prisoners. Men, women, and youth charged with non-violent crimes are serving long sentences in harsh environ- ments and often face insurmountable challenges when they re-enter society. The ENJC group meets monthly and organizes forums to educate the public, and engages in political advocacy to bring about re- forms. On June 5 at 1:30 the film “Serving Life” which is about a hospice program run by inmates for other in- mates at Angola Prison in Louisiana will be screened at the church.
