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FRIDAY – SUNDAY, MAY 5 – 7
33RD ANNUAL CINCO de MAYO FIESTA: Carnival rides are back
again, as well as the artisan village. There will also be a chil-
dren’s area and much more. Admission is 13 & older $10, 6 to 12
years & 62 and older $6, 6 years and younger are free. 11 a.m. – 11
p.m. all three days, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 1020 SW Naito
Parkway.
SATURDAY, MAY 6
SILK ROAD CULTURAL DIPLOMACY – PART 5: Join us for an eve-
ning of Silk Road Cultural Diplomacy with the Native American
community in Portland to foster an understanding of the Native
American Culture. We will enjoy a conversation with our pan-
elists followed by a potluck dinner. Please bring your favorite
dish. 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Muslim Educational Trust Community
Center, 10330 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Tigard.
HIGH TEA: CELEBRATING SURVIVORSHIP: Sisters Network Oregon
& SW Washington is hosting their first major fundraiser. Let’s
celebrate Survivorship together and enjoy raffles, door prizes,
silent auction, a hat parade, live music and more. Tickets are
$25. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Billy Webb Elf Lodge, 6 N. Tillamook Ave.
PORTLAND TRAIN DAY 2017 AT THE OREGOM RAIL HERITAGE CEN-
TER: The 2017 celebration, which includes family – friendly ac-
tivities, train rides, and live music. This event will happen rain
or shine. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Oregon Rail Heritage Center, 2250 SE
Water Ave. Parking one block south of Caruthers.
SATURDAY – SUNDAY, MAY 6 – 7
RUMMAGE SALE! Come support the Roosevelt High Senior All
Night Grad Party. We need your help in raising the $6,000 to
put on the senior grad party. Please come and support these
grads at this rummage sale. Both Days 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., 9303 N.
Buchanan Ave.
SUNDAY, MAY 7
HOLLYWOOD/NORTH PORTLAND SENIOR CENTER TO HOST FREE
PERFORMANCE AND DISCUSSION AT ABBEY ARTS ON CARE GIV-
ING, END OF LIFE AND LOSS: Elliott Cherry will perform a dramat-
ic story, dialogue and poetry accompanied by a musical score.
The audience is invited to attend a post-performance discussion
with the Author. Participants will have a chance to learn about
community resources and to share their experiences and ques-
tions. 3 p.m., Abbey Arts, 7600 N. Herford Ave.
THURSDAY – SATURDAY, MAY 11 – 13
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Summer Free for All
Portland Parks & Recreation has announced its schedule for this year’s Summer Free for All events. They include 35 summer lunch and
playground sites, none mobile playground sites, 37 concerts in the park, 40 movies in the park, free swimming lessons, fitness in the
parks classes and the International Rose Garden centennial celebration Aug. 26.
Portland News Briefs
Multnomah County Library
Announces May Computer Classes
The Multnomah County Library will hold the fol-
lowing classes in the upcoming weeks: 
Tech Help
Do you have technology questions? Meet one-on-
one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper who
will help you find answers to questions about mobile
devices, websites, downloading, e-readers, getting
started with tech and more. If you need help with a
smartphone, iPad or tablet, please bring it with you.
Call 971.401.3215 or email isad@multcolib.org to
schedule a time.
Introduction to Computers
New to computers? Learn about the basics in this
three-session series.
Friday; May 26, June 2 & 9; 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Computer Basics*
Never tried a computer before? In this class, you
will learn the very basics of using a Windows-based
computer, a keyboard and a mouse. No experience is
necessary for you to take this relaxed, fun class.
Monday, May 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Get to Know Your Android Smartphone*
Learn smartphone basics for the beginner, includ-
ing great library apps for free e-books, streaming
audiobooks, music and movies. Bring your questions,
See Community Calendar on page 5
your library card information & your charged smart-
phone.
Tuesday, May 9, 5:30-
7:30 p.m.
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON PRESENTS:
Word Processing One*
Learn the basics of  Mi-
crosoft Word. This class
is for beginners, but you
must be comfortable
using a keyboard & a
mouse.
Wednesday, May 10,
10:30 am-12:30 p.m.
“WE NEVER GIVE UP”: All are welcome. Revivalist Rev. Dr. Stacca-
to Powell, the President Bishop of the A.M.E. Zion Church of the
The 25th Annual
Good in the Hood
Music & Food Festival
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 23-25, 2017
Lillis Albina Park, North Flint St. & Russell St., Portland
LIVE MUSIC!
Jazz • Blues • R&B • Latin • Pop Conscious Hip/Hop • NEO-Soul • DJ intermission
Multicultural Food • Market Place • Informational Village • Parade
Plus a kid friendly event:
Good in the Hood Kids Space, Saturday, June 24 & Sunday, June 25, 12-6pm
exciting activities • crafts • exhibits • games • face painting • puppet shows
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center’s “Trauma Nurses Talk Tough”
$6 discounted bicycle helmet sale and much more
Interested in becoming a Food Vendor, sell merchandise at the Market Place, have an information booth in our
Information Village, participate in the Parade, becoming a Kids Space sponsor or volunteering at this year’s
festival? Contact GITH Hotline at 971-302-6380, office 503-388-9030, or visit www.goodnthehood.org
Blogging with Word-
Press*
Blogging is a fun way to
share information, ideas,
projects and inspira-
tions, and can lso be used
for starting an online
business
Saturday, May 13, 10:30
am-12:30 p.m.
*It is important to
see the online de-
scription for individual class requirements which
may include already having a Google account.
Class will be cancelled if enough people are not regis-
tered, so please register in advance if you would like
to attend.
Computer Help Lab
For assistance with computer/technology ques-
tions, help with resumes and other projects we have
the Computer Lab. The lab has a scanner and color
printer, and options for free faxing through the in-
ternet. The Lab is open during the following hours:
Monday/Tuesday: 1-3 p.m. (except May 29)
Friday: 1-3:30 p.m. (now closed Wednesdays)
Saturday: 1:30-4:30 p.m. (except May 6)
High School Students Launch Police
Forum May 16
Disillusioned with the incredible amount of polar-
ization surrounding the topic of police in communi-
ties within the city of Portland and across the coun-
try, a group of local high school students decided to
take action.
Police Peace PDX is a student-founded and run or-
ganization with the goal of bridging divides between
community and police through productive dialogue,
education, and engagement.
Our mission is simple. Looking around Portland,
we see insular thought and frustration on both sides.
We believe that much of this is the result of misinfor-
mation, partisan politics, and divergent agendas.
As such, we are working to bring together individ-
uals on both sides of the issue, to promote productive
and informative conversations, to open minds, and,
most importantly, to engage and educate young peo-
ple about this issue so that they can lead the charge
towards creating more peaceful communities.
While we are starting with Portland, our ultimate
goal is to improve police and community relations
across the country. 
Police Peace PDX aims to address what it has identi-
fied as 5 key components of the issue:
1. Insular thought
2. Lack of local government engagement
3. Race
4. Accountability
5. Lack of an official means for youth to have voice on
the issue.
Inaugural Event:
On May 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Police Peace
PDX is hosting a community dialogue concerning the
role of police in the Portland community.
The panel — which is youth-run and moderated —
will feature six voices (final speakers TBA soon) from
different perspectives on the issue. Although they
may disagree, the speakers will engage in a produc-
See Briefs on page 5