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Page 4 The Skanner January 18, 2017 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2017 Portland Metro brought to you by Visit us at a store near you GIVING BACK: THE SOUL PF PHILANTHROPY REFRAMED AND EX- HIBIT OPENING RECEPTION: To celebrate the launch of the ex- hibit, we are hosting an opening reception. The reception is an opportunity to tour the exhibit, hear from its creators, and con- nect with social justice movement leaders from across Portland. This is just the first of many community events planned for the exhibit, which will be open through the end of March. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Concordia University’s George R. White Library, 2800 NE Liberty St. Free and open to the public. ANNUAL INTEL EDUCATION – DR. KING EVENT WITH IURBAN TEEN: This event is specially for Iubran Teen High School Students. The day will feature maker sessions, technology demonstrations, direct interaction with engineers, lunch is provided, Dr. Martin Luther King Tribute. 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Intel – Jones Farm, 3100 NE Shute Rd., Hillsboro. This is a free event for teens. Please register at http://2017intelday.eventbrite.com. PHOTO BY ANTONIO HARRIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 Keep Alive the Dream Dancers entertained the crowd at the World Arts Foundation’s 32nd annual Keep Alive the Dream Martin Luther King Jr., Day tribute program, which took place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at the Highland Center on Northeast Glisan. Invited guests included a diversity of local and regional speakers and performances by state sen. Lew Frederick, Margaret Carter, Ray and Ada Tellis, Bravo, Portland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Bishop Grace Osborne, Kukatonon, The Legendary Beyons, Kemba Shannon Dance Ensemble local student groups and choirs from Portland Public Schools. Lifetime Achievement Awards were given to Raymond Burrell, Pearl Thomas, Rolia Manyongai, Amando Gonzales, Dr. Carole Smith, Ron Silver, Ray & Ada Tellis, Eldon Jones; and posthumously: Geoffrey Neil Brooks; Pastor Mary Overstreet; Karen “KK” Bowles-Scott, and Ann Granville. SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 INTERESTED IN ATTENDING WSU VANCOUVER?: Join us Saturday to learn about what WSU has to offer. Hear about academic pro- grams, the application process, paying for college and campus life! 1 p.m., Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110 su Van- couver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver. SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 Portland News Briefs Point in Time Count Set for Feb. 22- 28 Due to Winter Storms The Joint Office of Homeless Services has set the 2017 Point in Time Count of people experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County for Feb. 22 – 28, 2017. The point-in-time count provides a snapshot of people experiencing homelessness at a given point in time in Portland, Gresham and Multnomah County. It is required by the federal government for metropoli- tan jurisdictions that receive federal funds for home- less services. The count had been scheduled to begin Jan. 25. Or- ganizers said today they are rescheduling the five-day effort as unprecedented severe weather has disrupt- LUNAR NEW YEAR: Help us welcome the year of the Fire Rooster ed the population numerous times in the last month with games, crafts and activities. Ages 2 – 10 with family. This is and exhausted the volunteers needed to conduct it. a free fun event for the whole family. 4 p.m. Beaverton Library, Near record-breaking snow and cold since late De- 12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton. cember prompted both the city of Portland and state of Oregon to issue emergency declarations. Severe weather warming centers operated 23 MARCH FOR JUSTICE: Albina Ministerial Coalition for Justice and nights out of the last 42, including 16 of the last 17. Police Reform will hold a March for Justice to bring together Last night, 807 people were in additional severe people from North, Northeast and Southeast Portland and else- weather warming center beds - a more than 50 per- cent increase over our normal seasonal and year- See Community Calendar on page 4 round emergency night shelter population. Existing professional and volunteer outreach View the Community Calendar and updated News Briefs at: teams, as well as police and fire personnel, have been working around-the-clock through multiple weather events to deliver aid and services. These extraordinary efforts have required the full attention of a wide range of homeless service pro- viders, outreach work- ers, and volunteers who The Week of would normally be en- Friday, Jan. 20 through gaged in preparation for Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 the Point in Time Count. In the coming week, the Joint Office for Home- TROLLS (PG) NOCTURNAL ANIMALS (R) less Services will reach Fri-Thur: 11:50, 4:25 Fri-Thur: 1:55, 7:15, 9:45 out to participating sites and volunteers to sched- ATTACK OF THE 50-FOOT FANTASTIC BEASTS AND ule trainings. To learn WOMAN (1958) (NR) WHERE TO FIND THEM more about the count, or Fri-Thur: 2:25, 9:30 (PG-13) to sign up to volunteer, Fri-Thur: 11:40, 2:05, 4:00, 6:45 please visit http://ahome- $4.00 adults, $3.00 senior citizens (65+), foreveryone.net/street- DOCTOR STRANGE (PG-13) $3.00 for kids (12 & under) count/ HAPPY HOUR WITH THE ARMORY COSTUME SHOP: The artisans in the Costume Shop are behind the dozens of costumes you see on The Armory’s stages each year. This is your chance to meet them and see their work up close! They’ll also take you on a guided tour of their workplace, so you can see where the magic happens for yourself. As always Happy Hours are free and open to the public, no ticket required. 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Portland Center Stage, 128 NW Eleventh Ave. FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 SHOWTIMES Fri-Thur: 11:30, 4:50, 6:30, 9:00 7818 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215 503-252-1707 • AcademyTheaterPdx.com Babysitting: Available for children 2 to 8 years old. Fri: shows after 3:30pm and before 8:00pm. Sat - Sun: all shows before 8:00pm. $9.50 per child for the length of the movie. Call to reserve a spot, no drop ins. Albina Community Bank Announces New Leadership Albina Community Bank and Beneficial State Bank are taking steps to increase impact in 2017 with several key leadership changes that build on the work of departing Albina CEO Cheryl Cebula. A 30-year banking veteran, Cebula joined Albina in 2003 and most recently returned the bank to strength and stability after the turbulent financial crisis. In preparation for Cebula’s March 31, 2017 departure to pursue other opportunities, her leadership roles are being assumed by Kat Taylor and Dan Skaff, co-CEOs of Beneficial State. The bank became a majority inves- tor in the recapitalization of Albina in 2013 and the two organizations share a history of mission-driven “beneficial” banking as Community Development Fi- nancial Institutions (CDFIs) and Certified B Corpora- tions. The banks are integrating key functions to tap into strengths and bolster mission alignment. Albina leaders Sue Campo and Linda Merrill will take on ex- panded roles as president and chief financial officer, and senior vice president and head of retail banking Pacific Northwest respectively, managing respon- sibilities for both Albina and Beneficial State func- tions. Randell Leach, president of commercial bank- ing at Beneficial State, is now also chief credit officer of Albina. The changes come at a time of strength. Since Ben- eficial State’s 2013 investment, loans have increased by 47.1 percent to $118 million; deposits have grown 29.4 percent to $151 million; mission-related and CDFI loans to nonprofits and start-ups, and minori- ty- and women-owned businesses now account for 88 percent of its loans by number and 87 percent of its loans by dollar; and its 45 employees have volun- teered more than 4,000 hours since 2013 in support of local nonprofits. Portland Theater Companies Participate in Ghostlight Project On Jan. 19, Portland theater companies, includ- ing Portland Center Stage at The Armory, Artists Repertory Theatre, Oregon Children’s Theatre, Original Practice Shakespeare Festival, PSU Stage at Portland State University, Third Rail Repetory Theatre, and Triangle Productions will join theater communities across the country in hosting gath- erings for The Ghostlight Project. Inspired by the tradition of leaving a “ghost light” on in a darkened theater for safety, artists and communities across the country will make or renew a pledge to stand for and protect the values of inclusion, participation and compassion for everyone — regardless of race, class, religion, country of origin, immigration status, (dis) ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. ALL are welcome. Lighting events will happen at several locations in Portland. Details are below for events at Portland Center Stage at The Armory, Art- See Briefs on page 5