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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.
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• 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.