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ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING: Parade starts at RHS
and runs through the St. Johns Business District at noon. 3:30
p.m. – 4:30 p.m. tours of the new facilities led by students, 4:30
p.m. BBQ community tailgate party (donations welcome), 7:30
p.m. game at against Jeferson High School.
CASCADIA COMMUNITY GROUNDBREAKING CELEBRATION:
Groundbreaking ceremony & community celebration, art,
dance, food, music & puppies! 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., Cascadia’s Gar-
lington Center, 3034 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
THE NAACP PORTLAND BRANCH INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO ITS
MONTHLY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: This is an opportu-
nity connect with Portland’s NAACP’s work in advancing racial
justice in the community. Noon – 2 p.m., American Red Cross
Oregon Chapter, 3131 N. Vancouver Ave.
MEDITATIONS IN BLACK: NURTURING OUR WELL-BEING IN THE
MIDST OF RACIAL TRAUMA: Speaker Crystal Marie Fleming, Ph.D.
She will discuss how meditation and relaxation techniques
might help minorities cope with and transcend the diiculties
of being Black in a racist society. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., June Key Delta
Center, 5940 N. Albina Ave.
HEALTH HAPPENS HERE RESOURCE FAIR! Family Care Health will
host its irst-ever Health Happens Here Resource Fair. The event
will ofer health and wellness resources and education and free
health services and screenings along with much more. 9 a.m.
– 2 p.m., Clackamas County Public Works Courtyard, 150 Beaver-
creek Rd., Oregon City.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
“GAINING GROUND” SCREENING: This ilm presents personal
stories of farmers and activists confronting the challenges of
feeling their local communities sustainably grown food. Tickets
are $9, $7 seniors, student and children under 12. Hollywood
Theater, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
“WITHIN THESE WALLS”: Big House Kite presents an evening of
thought provoking presentation and conversation on solitary
coninement and its role in both the Oregon Penal System and
the United State as a whole. Tickets are $15 and can be pur-
chased at www.bighousekite.org. 7 p.m. Cerimon House 5131 NE
23rd Ave.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
QUAKE UP! EARTHQUAKE PREP FAIR: Attendees will receive in-
formation about how to prepare for a major earthquake, includ-
ing what steps to take during and immediately after the quake
itself and what to do in the following days and weeks. 9 a.m.
– 1:30 p.m., Beaverton Farmers Market, SW Hall Blvd. between
Third & Fifth streets, Beaverton.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
WOODSTOCK APPLE FESTIVAL: We will have booths hosted by
Woodstock Elementary and Hosford Middle Schools, caramel
apples, bounce houses and lots more games. This is a fundraiser
for Shu-Ren of Portland. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Chase Bank – Wood-
stock, 4700 SE Woodstock Blvd.
Seattle Metro
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
7TH ANNUAL ETHNIC MEDIA MEET THE CANDIDATES: The meet
and greet is here. Suggested donation of $10 per person. The
donation assists Sea Beez with the event expenses. If you have
any questions please call 206-334-5200. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Nagomi
Tea House, 519 6th Ave. Suite 200.
FRIDAY – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 – 25
THEBITE OF BROADWAY: The Bite of Broadway is an annual
See Community Calendar on page 5
PHOTO BY KATE SZROM.
Portland Metro
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
‘Little Shop of Horrors’
With a score that is part rock ’n’ roll, part doo-wop and part Motown, Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s “Little Shop of Horrors” —
which opened at Portland Center’s Stage’s U.S. Bank Main Stage last week — is the story of the shy and love-struck lorist’s assistant
Seymour, who inds fame, fortune and a whole lot more when he nurtures a strange little plant with a strong — and scary — thirst.
Based on the darkly comic Roger Corman ilm of the same name, Menken and Ashman created a unique musical that swept the Of-
Broadway awards when it premiered, and has continued to be a crowd favorite ever since. The PCS production is directed by Bill
Fennelly. Pictured here are Johari Nandi Mackey as Chifon, Ebony Blake as Ronnette, and Alexis Tidwell as Crystal in “Little Shop of
Horrors” at Portland Center Stage. For more information, including ticket prices, visit www.pcs.org/littleshop.
Portland News Briefs
Ruling in Eugene Taser Case
Strengthens Right to Records
The Oregon Supreme Court ruled last week that the
City of Eugene must turn over records to the Ameri-
can Civil Liberties Union of Oregon in their inquiry
into the high proile use of force against Eugene pro-
tester Ian Van Ornum. In 2008, Van Ornum was twice
tased while peacefully protesting against the use of
pesticides in downtown Eugene.
The City of Eugene relied on an exemption to the
public records law to deny the release of documents
in the case.
In the unanimous decision, the court said that the
public has strong interest in police oversight.
The decision reinforces the strong public interest
in disclosure of information about the use of force by
oicers, alleged police misconduct, and the process
by which those allegations are reviewed.
Oregon law says that when an investigation does
not result in discipline of any public safety oicer
then the records will not be released except “when
the public interest requires disclosure of the infor-
mation.”
With this decision, the court places signiicant val-
ue in the public interest exceptions in Oregon’s pub-
lic records laws. This will be very important in future
public records requests, particularly requests that
relate to video captured by police body cameras or
dashboard cameras on patrol cars.
Unsatisied with the ruling, the ACLU of Oregon
asked the district attorney to release “all documents
used by the Civilian Review Board in reviewing and
deciding.” The request was denied and the ACLU of
Oregon iled suit against the City of Eugene and the
Civilian Review Board to force the documents out.
The trial court ruled against the release of the doc-
uments and that decision was upheld by the Oregon
Court of Appeals. The ACLU appealed to the Oregon
Supreme Court, who ruled in their favor today.
McCullough said the ACLU looks forward to having
the opportunity to review the Citizen Review Board’s
indings. She also said the case highlights the critical
need for public records reform in Oregon.
The decision is online at http://www.publications.
ojd.state.or.us/docs/S063430.pdf.
This release is online at http://aclu-or.org/content/
eugene-taser-case-strengthens-public-right-records.
Spirit of Portland Award
Nominations Due Sept. 26
The City Council present Spirit of Portland Awards
each year to individuals and groups who make out-
standing contributions to communities in Portland.
Nominate those who have helped Portland shine. Ten
additional awards (one individual and one organi-
zation each) are chosen by the Mayor and four City
Commissioners. This year’s ceremony will take place
Dec. 13.
To nominate individuals and groups who make out-
standing contributions to our community, download
forms at http://www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/63225.
Send completed nomination forms to:
Oice of Neighborhood Involvement, Attn: SOP
4747 E Burnside Street, Portland, Oregon 97215
Questions about the award may be submitted to
spiritofportland@portlandoregon.gov.
U.S. News recognizes Linield for
ethnic diversity
Linield College tied for irst among liberal arts
colleges in Oregon and Washington in the 2016 U.S.
News and World Report Best Ethnic Diversity list re-
leased Tuesday.
The magazine uses a formula to create a diversity
index based on the proportion of students of color to
the overall mix of the student body. Linield joined
Willamette University as the only Paciic Northwest
liberal arts colleges to qualify for the rankings. Na-
tionally, Linield is 27th among liberal arts schools on
the list.
Linield has seen signiicant growth among stu-
dents of color in recent years. This year’s incoming
class is approximately one-third students of color, a
igure that matches the overall student body.
This fall, the college opened two new multicultural
centers, one at the McMinnville campus and one at
the nursing school in Portland. It also ofered a Span-
ish-language orientation program for new students
and their families for the second consecutive year.
In the overall U.S. News and World Report list of top
national liberal arts colleges, Linield was once again
in the top tier. It landed fourth among liberal arts col-
leges in Oregon.
Washington County Oicials
Explain Wood Stove Exchange
Washington County’s Oice of Community Devel-
opment, in partnership with Washington County
Department of Health and Human Services, will host
ive public information sessions to discuss their re-
cently launched Wood Stove Exchange Program.
Through this program, qualifying residents can
receive a rebate of $1,500-$3,500 when they replace
their old wood stove with a cleaner heating device,
such as an electric ductless heat pump, natural gas
stove, pellet stove or gas furnace. Some households
may qualify for a full-cost (free) replacement, de-
pending on their income.
All information sessions will start at 7 p.m. and last
about an hour.
See Briefs on page 5