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THURSDAY, JULY 21
PORTLAND HARBOR SUPERFUND PRESENTATION: Come join the
Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods for the Portland Harbor
Superfund Presentation. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., 4815 NE 7th Ave.
SATURDAY, JULY 23
THE NAACP INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO ITS MONTHLY GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP MEETING: President JoAnn Hardesty and execu-
tive leadership will provide updates about current and future
initiatives. Noon – 2 p.m., American Red Cross Oregon Chapter,
3131 N. Vancouver Ave.
Teletha Benjamin
Steps Down
Teletha Benjamin, the creator of the Summer in September
Jambalaya Festival & BBQ, will step down in September
after 11 years. Teletha created the event in 2006 as a small
fundraiser for Meals on Wheels People Martin Luther King, Jr.
Center in 2006. The event has quickly outgrew the Center and
has been held at Dawson Park the last several years. Summer
in September has raised more than $250,000 over the years
to provide hot meals to homebound seniors in northeast
Portland. Summer in September is set for Sept. 10, from noon
to 6 p.m. at Dawson Park. The menu includes authentic Creole-
style jambalaya (a vegetarian version is available) or BBQ Ribs,
along with cornbread, salad, beverage and dessert. This multi-
generational event will feature a children’s area, games and
activities and door prizes, including a lat screen television
and a tablet. Admission to the event is free. The meal is $15 for
adults or $45 for a group ticket for four. Tickets are available
in advance at summerinseptember.org. Meals are available for
take-out.
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SUNDAY, JULY 24
CURTIS SALGADO AT COLUMBIA TECH CENTER SUNDAY SOUNDS
CONCERTS: With a career spanning forty years award – winning
soul, blues and R&B vocalist/harmonicist/songwriter is a one-of-
a-kind talent. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and your dinner
or purchase food from vendors in the park. Free family fun. 6
p.m., Columbian Tech Center Park, SE Sequoia Circle at SE Tech
Center Drive, Vancouver.
A MUSICAL SUMMER BREEZE MOVES THROUGH ESTHER SHORT
PARK: Vancouver’s “ 6 to Sunset Series” features The Vancouver
Symphony in a free concert. 6 p.m., Esther Short Park, W 8th &
Columbia St., Vancouver.
FRIDAY, JULY 29
FLICK ON THE BRICKS: Tonight’s showing will be Aladdin with
pre-movie entertainment by Common Dear. Admission free and
attendees are encouraged to bring low back lawn chairs, pil-
lows, cushions, blankets or bean bag chairs. 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.,
Pioneer Courthouse Square, downtown Portland.
SATURDAY, JULY 30
FOURTH ANNUAL ROX IN SOX FESTIVAL AT PORTLAND’S KING
PARK: Rox in Sox will host a free festival of children’s music and
reading. Admission to Rox in Sox is free with donation of new
shoes, socks or books for children in need. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., King
School Park, 4906 NE 6th St.
8TH ANNUAL NORTHWEST BOOK FESTIVAL: Over 100 critically ac-
claimed local and national authors will be featured at this annu-
al event. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Pioneer Courthouse Square, downtown
Portland.
SUNDAY, JULY 31
WILLAMETTE RIVER FESTIVAL: FREE: All are welcome! Live
bands, Bluegrass, Blues, Zydeco, with dance lessons, Food carts,
Beer Garden, Environmental Fair, Guided Walks, Children Dance
Troupes and much more. Noon – 7 p.m. Cathedral Park Water-
front, N. Philadelphia & N. Crawford St.
Seattle Metro
THURSDAY, JULY 21
5TH ANNUAL PICNIC IN THE PARK: Grab your picnic, blanket and
join us for fun for the whole family. Featuring live music, enter-
tainment, food trucks and much more. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Volunteer
Park, 1247 15th Ave. E.
FRIDAY, JULY 22
LOVE, POWER, AND PURPOSE: Inspired Child presents Love, Pow-
er, and Purpose summer. Exploring the power of our words and
actions through spoken word, tap dance, art and activism. 1
p.m. – 4 p.m., Judkins Park, 2150 S. Norman St.
SATURDAY, JULY 23
FREE AUTO LEAKS WORKSHOP: Participate in our FREE Auto
Leaks Workshop and learn from a certiied Instructor. Have
your car inspected, learn where most leaks occur and much
more. Register for a workshop by visiting www.seattle.gov or
call (206) 615-1222. Three dates for this free workshop July 23,
See Community Calendar on page 5
Portland News Briefs
Black Parent Initiative to Host
Garden BBQ Launch Party
The Black Parent Initiative will host a Cultivating
Culture garden barbecue and launch party from 3
p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at 2915 NE Martin Luther
King, Jr. Blvd.
There will be a live DJ, food, children’s activities,
rales, and oice/program tours.
Portland Parks & Recreation
Continues Drinking Water Testing
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is continuing
testing that began in June 2016 at several of its prop-
erties as a voluntary precautionary measure. PP&R
is adhering to the guidance put forward by Oregon
Health Authority and the Environmental Protection
Agency that lead in drinking water at schools and day
cares should not exceed 20 parts per billion (ppb).
Working with our partners at Portland Water
Bureau, PP&R is moving forward with testing at all
PP&R facilities that host preschools, regardless of
date of construction. This will total more than 20
sites. Because of the high number of samples to be
collected at each facility, testing will likely take most
of the summer to complete. PP&R’s focus continues to
be on any likely prolonged drinking water access by
children, as this testing moves forward.
Here is the full list of sites that will be tested this
summer (CC = community center):
COMPLETED TESTING:
PDX Children’s Museum
Multnomah Arts Center
Fulton Community Center
Mt. Tabor Annex
Charles Jordan CC
PENDING TESTING:
Hillside CC
Matt Dishman CC & Pool
Montavilla CC & Pool
Portland Tennis Center
Sellwood Community Center
Woodstock Community Center
St. John’s Racquet Center
St. Johns Community Center
Mt. Scott CC & Pool
Pennisula Park CC & Pool
Laurelhurst Dance Studio
Columbia Pool
Community Music Center
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
Southwest CC & Pool
East Portland CC & Pool
Grant Pool
Creston Pool
Pier Pool
*Wilson Pool
Sellwood Pool
*Buckman Pool
*pending coordination with PPS
On July 18, PP & R received results from testing at
our Charles Jordan Community Center; results are
posted here. All water tested below the threshold of
20 parts per billion (ppb).
Consistent with guidance from the Portland Water
Bureau and the Environmental Protection Agency,
samples were taken from ixtures commonly used for
drinking or cooking.
PP&R will continue communicating about the
test results directly to site patrons, and results will
be posted on this website for all Portlanders to see:
www.portlandoregon.gov/LeadInfo.
Multnomah County health authorities say they
have conducted more than 15,000 blood tests over
the last three years on children and teens. The Coun-
ty says that of those 15-thousand-plus tests, elevated
blood lead levels were found in 190 of those people.
No cases were traced to lead in drinking water from
any source.
Grants Focus on Housing Stability
for Families
A roof over your head is a key sign of whether you
can take care of your health. That’s why CareOregon
is awarding $365,000 in grants to six groups that help
keep families in their homes and make it easier for
them to access health care.
CareOregon supports these organizations working
to preserve housing for vulnerable people.
Helping Hands, $75,000 to support housing in Clat-
sop and Tillamook counties. Coastal Oregon has few
emergency shelter beds and this organization makes
housing a priority.
Clackamas County Social Services, $75,000 to ex-
pand the Senior Companions program into Mult-
nomah County. Senior Companions will be able to
talk to Korean or Mandarin Chinese speakers in their
language and help them get health care. The program
targets residents of afordable housing complexes,
many of whom are CareOregon members.
Transition Projects, $65,000 to support peer-based
outreach to people who are homeless in Portland, to
help them get health care.
Catholic Charities, $50,000 for a health and well-
ness coordinator. The coordinator will work with
people in afordable housing developments, all of
which house some CareOregon members. Goals in-
clude helping people through events, such as job loss
or serious health issues, that could cause them to lose
their housing.
Living Cully/St. Charles Church, $50,000 to support
Northeast Portland community groups to preserve
mobile home parks and help residents exercise their
See Briefs on page 5