Page 4 The Skanner December 28, 2016
A Look Back
At 2016
Events
& Announcements
Community
Calendar
2016/2017
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29
HOMEWORK HELP – DOUGLAS TRUTH LIBRARY: Volunteers will as-
sist students on a drop-in basis. These volunteers provide support
and encouragement to students. 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Douglas Truth
Library, 2300 E. Yessler Way.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30
Visit us at a store near you
Portland Metro
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29
UJAMAA – COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS: Candle lighting ceremony,
dancing and food. Presented by the Diverse and Empowered Em-
ployees of Portland (DEEP) 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Billy Webb Elks Lodge, 6
N. Tillamook St. Free and open to the public.
REMARKABLE OREGON WOMEN REVOLUTIONARIES & VISIONARIES:
Without the efforts of inspiring, brave women of the past, the
progress and individualistic Oregon we know today might not ex-
ist. Author Jennifer Chambers tells these stories of progressive,
radical women who fought for change within their state. Admis-
sion is adults $13, seniors (60+) $9, youth (13-18) $7 children under
3 are free. 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., End of the Oregon Trail, 1726 Washington
St. Oregon City.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30
MOTHER KWANZAA: Joyce Harris, Spoken Word; Historian and
Educator, Michael Chappie Grice, and the melodies, Jazz of Yugen
Rashed with Dialog & Friends. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Umoja Center,
4941 NE 17th Ave. Free and open to the public.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
PLEASE JOIN US: Join us for an open house at the new Gifford
Pinchot National Head Quarters. There will be a short program
followed by tours of the renovated historic building. Open to ev-
eryone! 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 987
McClellan Rd., Vancouver.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1
FREE WEEKEND WALKS: Come with us and take a casual walk with
knowledgeable guides and learn more about the trees. 1 p.m. –
2:30 p.m., University of Washington Botanic Gardens, 2300 Arbo-
retum Dr. E.
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR WITH FIRST DAY HIKES: The public is in-
vited to ring in the New Year with “First Day Hikes” in any of the 32
State Parks all across Washington. The event allows families to get
out and experience the diverse natural resources and recreation
opportunities found in State Parks. No Discover Pass Needed On
First State Parks “FREE DAY” Of The Year.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5
FREE FIRST THURSDAY AT FLYING HERITAGE COLLECTION: There’s
always something going on at the Flying Heritage Collection. If
you’ve been looking for an affordable opportunity to bring the
family to visit the museum. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Flying Heritage Collec-
tion, 3407 109th St. SW. Everett.
DAVE ZIRIN WITH MICHAEL BENNETT: THE COLLISION: SPORTS AND
POLITUCS IN THE U.S. Dave Zirin has written several articles fo-
cused on NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s controversial refusal
to stand for the National Anthem. Zirin will discuss the effects and
implications of this kind of social protest and how it will impact
our culture, in sports and beyond. 7:30 p.m. $5 admission. Free ad-
mission for students. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Town Hall, Great Hall,
1119 Eighth Ave at Seneca St.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8
ARTVENTURE: TOY TRANSFORMATION WITH MICHELLE HAGEWOOD:
How do toys reflect who we are? Bring a toy or dig through a col-
lection of oddities to build a new doll, vehicle or something else
fun! FREE 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Henry Art Gallery, 4100 15th Ave. NE.
30 AMERICANS FREE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL: Come celebrate 30
Americans with art – making, music and performances! Free. 10
a.m. – 4 p.m., Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave. Tacoma.
PHOTO BY ARASHI YOUNG
LUTHERAN CHORAL ASSOCIATION CONCERT: The Lutheran Cho-
ral Association presents its 8th Christmas/Epiphany concert.
Enjoy this large ecumenical choir, which has sung continually
since 1938. 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 2201 N. Rose
Parks Way.
SMASH PUTT: MINIATURE GOLF APOCALYPSE LAST EVER: Experience
brand new crazy contraptions. Putt-Putt like you’ve never played
it before. $15 more info about times can be found at www.smash-
putt.com. Smash Putt 2017 – Pop – Up Hall, 1122 Post Ave.
Feeling the Bern
Crowds stood in line for hours March 25 and packed the 19,000-capacity Moda Center to see Bernie Sanders, the independent Senator-
turned-Democratic Presidential candidate. Sanders’ March rally was the site of one of the most memorable and widely covered
moments in Sanders’ campaign: a bird swooped into the auditorium near the stage, catching his attention and then, briefly, perched
on the name tag on his podium.
“I think there’s some symbolism here,” Sanders said. “It doesn’t look like it, but that is a dove asking us for world peace.” Photos and
images of Sanders with the bird went viral almost immediately.
Sanders conceded the party’s nomination to party favorite Hillary Clinton in July, but has remained on the national stage as a voice
critical of the Democratic National Committee, corporate media and Republican Presidential-Elect Donald Trump.
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though many of the lawmakers were, themselves,
tarred by accusations of corruption. South Korean
President Park Geun-hye was stripped of power in
December amid allegations she let a close friend use
the government for financial gain.
Meanwhile, Syria’s war entered its sixth year. But
despite pressure by the U.S. and its allies, Russia and
the government of President Bashar Assad unleashed
an assault on Aleppo to wipe out rebels, driving up
the toll in a conflict that has already claimed as many
as 500,000 lives.
“This is a targeted strategy to terrorize civilians
and to kill anybody and everybody who is in the way
of their military objectives,” U.S. Secretary of State
John Kerry said, accusing Syria and Russia of war
crimes.
“As long as war crimes are at question,” a Russian
government spokeswoman said, “the Americans
should start with Iraq.”
In Yemen, cease-fires broke down, extending a near-
ly two-year civil war. But with Syria capturing most
international attention, a famine resulting from the
turmoil was mostly overlooked.
As the fighting continued, terrorist strikes spread
fear well beyond the Middle East.
A bombing at Brussels airport in March and anoth-
er attack in June at Istanbul’s airport by gunmen with
explosives killed a total of nearly 80 people. More
than 70 died when a bomb went off in a park in Paki-
stan, with a faction of the Pakistani Taliban claiming
responsibility. In July, a terrorist drove a truck into
a Bastille Day crowd in Nice, killing 86 and injuring
more than 400. Islamic State claimed responsibility.
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Critics lambasted the cam-
paign for feeding prejudice
against minorities and den-
igrating women, warning
that Trump could not win
In June, security guard Omar Mateen opened fire
inside a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, in the
deadliest mass shooting ever in the U.S. In a call to
police during the attack, which killed 49, Mateen — a
U.S. citizen born to parents who immigrated from Af-
ghanistan three decades earlier — said he was acting
on behalf of the Islamic State group.
A day later, Trump pointed to the attack in a re-
newed call to ban Muslim immigrants to the U.S.,
while suggesting that American Muslims were turn-
ing a blind eye to terrorists in their midst.
“We cannot continue to allow thousands upon thou-
sands of people to pour into our country, many of
whom have the same thought process as this savage
killer,” Trump said.
Still, there were moments when the obstinacy that
characterized so much of the news was set aside.
When boxing great Muhammad Ali died in June,
a figure whose outspokenness on race, religion and
other issues once made him a deeply polarizing fig-
ure was eulogized as an inspiration.
In March, Obama became the first U.S. president to
visit Cuba since 1928, affirming a contentious move to
resume ties after more than a half century of hostili-
ty. But the death of Cuba’s Fidel Castro in November
renewed criticism of the U.S. opening, with Trump
threatening to “terminate the deal.”
The hard line typified the outspokenness that at-
tracted many voters. Critics lambasted the campaign
for feeding prejudice against minorities and deni-
grating women, warning that Trump could not win.
But each time Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton
appeared to open a gap between herself and the bil-
lionaire developer, a scandal over her use of a per-
sonal email server while serving as secretary of state
returned to the headlines.
When FBI Director James Comey reignited the is-
sue in late October by announcing his agency had
found new emails, Clinton’s popularity fell even as
early voting began. Trump clinched victory by win-
ning states representing an Electoral College major-
ity, though Clinton captured more than 2.8 million
more votes nationwide.
“Now it’s time for America to bind the wounds of
division,” Trump told supporters in his first speech
as president-elect.
The election’s shocking outcome was arguably the
year’s biggest news story. But Trump’s speech made
headlines in no small part for sounding a note of
moderation that was jarringly out of place in a year
of discord.