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THURSDAY, MARCH 16
PUBLIC HEALTH PORTLAND STYLE #3: The OHSU – PSU School of
Public Health is hosting a “Public Health Portland Style” series
with the latest topics on Public Health. This Month’s topic is
“Your Health, Zip Code or Genetic Code.” The event is free and
open to the public. All ages welcome. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Lucky
Labrador Brew Hall, 1945 NW Quimby St.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
MARCH & RALLY: THE QUAGMIRE CONTINUES 14 YEARS IN IRAQ:
The rally begins at 5 p.m. Peace and Justice Works Iraq affinity
Group is co-sponsoring the Portland Peace Response Coalition
Rally. Pioneer Courthouse Square, SW Yamhill and Broadway St.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
COMPUTER BASICS: Never tried a computer before? Learn the
very basics of using a Windows-based computer, a keyboard
and a mouse. No experience is necessary. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.,
North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
RADON DETECTION WORKSHOP: What is Radon? Why does it
matter in Oregon? How do you test your home for Radon? A
representative from the Oregon Health Authority will lead this
informal education and answer all your questions about Radon!
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., NE Portland Tool Library, 5431 NE 20th Ave.
SATURDAY, MARCH 25
THE NAACP PORTLAND BRANCH INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO ITS
MONTHLY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: President Jo Ann
Hardesty and executive leadership will provide updates about
current and future initiatives. Noon – 2 p.m., American Red Cross
Oregon Chapter, 3131 N. Vancouver Ave.
Seattle Metro
FRIDAY – SUNDAY, MARCH 17 – 19
FRIENDS OF THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY HUGE BOOK SALE: You
must be a member to attend the Member-Only Preview on Fri-
day. More than 100,000 items will be for sale including children’s
books, fiction and non- fiction, hard backs and everything else.
All items are priced at $1 to $3 throughout the entire weekend. 9
a.m. – 6 p.m., Exhibition Hall at the Seattle Center, 299 Mercer St.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
FREE LEGAL WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS: Calling all Artists in need
of free legal consultation. Are you an Artists with legal ques-
tions? If so, please join us for this legal workshop where attor-
ney Katrina Brede will give a presentation on legal issues facing
Artists today. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., Langston Hughes Performing Arts
Institute, 104 17th Ave. S.
TEEN ACTION FAIR: WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOW: 4th an-
nual Teen Action Fair. It’s a youth-led celebration showcasing
youth leaders and organizations who are inspiring positive
change in Seattle and beyond. Free to attend. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.,
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center, 440 5th Ave. N.
SUNDAY, MARCH 19
VISIT A WASHINGTON STATE PARK FOR FREE: No Discover Pass
needed for State Parks’ 104th birthday. Washington State Parks
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Multnomah County Library is the oldest library system in the western US and one of the busiest in the nation. It’s also the smallest of
comparable libraries, by far, without broad access to adequate public meeting space; quiet rooms; dedicated homework and learning
centers or performance spaces. At two public meetings April 4 and 5, the library will present a draft framework of a long-term space
plan for public feedback. The first meeting will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 4 at the North Portland Library, 512 N Killingsworth
Street. The second meeting will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Avenue. At the April meetings, members
of the project teams will present the results of that work in the form of a draft framework for public input. That feedback will guide
the development of a final plan for library spaces and placement over the next 15-20 years of library service. The Multnomah County
Library District Board will consider a final version of this plan for adoption later this year. View more information and updates at
https://multcolib.org/planning.
Portland News Briefs
through mail order. They were also distributed to
childcare centers and schools in multiple states.
Health Department Reports Six Ill
with E. coli at N. Portland  School
Portland Parks & Recreation
Presents Free Event in Support of
Immigrants and Refugees
The Multnomah County Health Department today
confirmed that six people have been sickened by
Escherichia coli bacteria (E. coli) at Montessori of Al-
ameda school in Portland.
Four of the people are confirmed to have   E.
coli  O157:H7 and two of these genetically match the
E. coli strain from the national I.M. Healthy SoyNut
Butter outbreak.
Two additional individuals are known to have shi-
ga-toxin producing E. coli and further test results are
pending.
The Health Department has been investigating di-
arrhea illnesses at the school since March 7, 2017. 
I.M. Healthy Soy Nut Butter and I.M. Healthy grano-
la was recalled nationwide on March 4, 2017 after 16
other people became ill in nine states, including Ore-
gon.  The Health Department is investigating how the
SoyNut Butter E coli strain was introduced into Mon-
tessori of Alameda.
The bacteria causing the diarrhea, E. coli O157: H7
is the most severe type of Shiga-toxin E. coli. The bac-
teria also produces a toxin which can damage blood
vessels throughout the body, particularly in the kid-
neys.  
Most people become ill from E. coli eating contami-
nated foods which have not been fully cooked, but E.
coli can also spread from person to person - especial-
ly in families and in childcare facilities. 
Symptoms   include diarrhea which can be bloody,
abdominal pain or cramping, nausea and vomiting
and low grade fever.
Since illness with E. coli O157:H7 can occur up to 10
days after exposure, it is possible that additional cas-
es could occur.
The Health Department has been advising parents
that any child sick with vomiting or diarrhea, should
not attend school. 
Parents are advised to contact their healthcare
provider with any questions regarding your child’s
health. 
The Multnomah County Health Department Com-
municable Disease Services team can be reached at
(503) 988-3406.  
You can find additional information about E. coli
O157:H7 at https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/general/index.
html. 
You can also learn more about the I.M. Healthy Soy-
Nut Butter at https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/
ucm545368.htm.  
The Glenview, IL company recalled its product
March 4 and expanded the recall March 7 because
they were contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. 
I.M. Healthy Products were distributed in multi-
ple states and may have been purchased in stores or
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) presents the
Portlanders Stand with Refugees and Immigrants
celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. March 17 at the East Port-
land Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave. 
All are welcome to the free, multicultural commu-
nity gathering to celebrate people new to Portland
– and to the United States - and to help them feel wel-
comed.
Portland Parks & Recreation, via the Parks for New
Portlanders program, also hosts events such as the
Portland World Cup Soccer Tournament and New
Portlanders Cultural Celebration and Family Day.
These events are often many newcomers’ first expe-
riences with their City government, and helps people
new to Portland access Portland Parks & Recreation
offerings and other City services. 
Portland Parks & Recreation welcomes people from
all races, religions, countries of origin, sexual orien-
tations, genders and abilities.
The #WeStandTogether poster is available in En-
glish and 14 other languages.

Students United for Nonviolence
Hosts Peace and Justice Scholars
Saturday
Please join Students United for Nonviolence March
18 at Hoffman Hall on the PSU campus for an exciting
participatory series of three outstanding Peace/Jus-
tice scholars and top-level activists.
Free and open, refreshments and child care provid-
ed. 
• 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Daryn Cambridge, Nonvi-
olence scholar (Senior Program Officer, United
States Institute of Peace; Professor of Peace Stud-
ies, American University; former Instructor and
Digital Nonviolence expert, International Center
on Nonviolent Conflict). Daryn is charismatic and
innovative.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-
HKOxCTPetE
• 12:00 pm: lunch break/short film and discussion
• 1:00-3:00 pm and 3:00-5:00 pm: Two noteworthy na-
tional staff from Fellowship of Reconciliation, Kris-
tin Stoneking and Anthony Grimes. 
Come for any or all, and, for those who wish to stay
after, we invite all to a dialog featuring voices that
have been marginalized.
This is a Students United for Nonviolence event.
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