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Page 4 The Skanner May 10, 2017 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2017 Visit us at a store near you Portland Metro THURSDAY – SATURDAY, MAY 11 – 13 “WE NEVER GIVE UP”: All are welcome for healing and reconcil- iation. Revivalist Rev. Dr. Staccato Powell, the President Bishop of the A.M.E. Zion Church of the Western Episcopal District will bring these messages nightly. 7 p.m., First A.M.E. Zion Church, 4304 N. Vancouver Ave. SATURDAY, MAY 13 WORLD FRIENDSHIP DAY: Come celebrate World Friendship Day along with members of Friendship Force Columbia Cascade as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Friendship Force Interna- tional. We’ll celebrate the event with live music and savor inter- national foods from the World Food Sampler. The event is free however donations are welcome. The World Food Sampler costs $20 and must be arranged by calling (503) 504-0408. 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Westminister Presbyterian Church, 1624 NE Hancock St. 20TH ANNUAL CAMAS PLANT & GARDEN FAIR: Held the day be- fore Mother’s Day each year. The plant fair draws thousands of people. Explore plants, trees, garden art, supplies and more provided by local vendors, fun activities for the kids, live music, fresh food, and shops and restaurants. This is an all-day event starting at 9 a.m. Downtown Camas Washington, NE 4th Ave. between Adams & Everett St., Camas. SATURDAY – SUNDAY, MAY 13 – 14 CABA CLASSIC ALPACA HALTER & FLEECE SHOW: Hundreds of alpacas convene in Portland to compete in annual CABA classic alpaca halter & fleece show. Alpacas and Alpaca enthusiasts, as well as fiber art enthusiasts gather for the Columbia Alpaca Breeders Association Classic Halter & Fleece Show. What better way to learn more about the Alpaca Industry all for free. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Dr. SUNDAY, MAY 14 THE MOTHER OF ALL PROTESTS: March and rally to reclaim Moth- er’s Day for Peace Walk of Heroines. This is a peaceful march and rally, to foreground women and women’s role in creating Mother’s Day over 100 years ago as a day for world peace. 2 p.m., Portland State University, SW Harrison and 10th St. FRIDAY, MAY 19 CHILDREN’S CULTURAL PARADE: The Annual Children’s Cultural Parade brings third graders from Vancouver and Evergreen Schools to the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site to share their research projects on their family’s heritage (or a culture they are interested in) and celebrate our diverse community. 10 a.m., Fort Vancouver Historic Site, 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. SATURDAY, MAY 20 ARMED FORCES DAY/LIVING HISTORY: See our military history come alive. This is a free public event and free parking. Come see restored WWII thru Desert Storm military vehicles, authen- tic military campsites, displays and much more. Oregon Military Museum, 15300 Minuteman Way, Clackamas. 2017 WOMEN IN TRADES CAREER FAIR: Annual Women in Trades Career Fair is to provide an introduction to the jobs, skills and benefits of a career in the trades. Participate in hands- on workshops, try out tools, meet employers and much more. Free admission, onsite child care and parking. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., NECA – IBEW Electrical Training Center, 16021 NE Airport Way. ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER DAY AT THE CAPITOL: This event honors the culture, traditions heritage and history of Asian Pacific Americans. Come see exciting performances from local cultural organizations, dance troupes and musical groups. Learn about cultural regalia, enjoy children’s activities and so much more. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St. NE, Salem. See Community Calendar on page 5 View the Community Calendar and more News Briefs for Seattle and Portland at TheSkanner.com PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS brought to you by 1977 Trail Blazers Named Grand Marshal for 2017 Grand Floral Parade In honor of the 40th anniversary of the moment that Blazermania captured the entire city, the Portland Rose Festival named the 1977 World Champion Portland Trail Blazers Grand Marshal for the 2017 Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade, which takes place at10 a.m. June 10. Founded in 1970, the young Trail Blazers became only the second team in NBA history to go all the way in their first trip to the playoffs. Down two games to start the seven game series, the Trail Blazers roared back to win it all and took the fans along on one of history’s greatest playoff rides. Team members Bobby Gross, Lloyd Neal and Larry Steele are scheduled to represent the team. Portland News Briefs ‘Satchmo at the Waldorf ’ Comes to Portland Portlanders will have the chance to see triangle pro- ductions’ production of Terry Teachout’s “Satchmo at the Waldorf ” from May 4 to 27 at The Sanctuary at Sandy Plaza, 1785 NE Sandy Blvd. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays. All seats are reserved; ticket prices range from $15 to $35. Student and Group rates are also available upon request. For tickets or more information call (503) 239-5919 or visit www.trianglepro.org. The play follows Louis Armstrong (portrayed by Salim Sanchez) as he pulls himself together in his dressing room following his celebrated March 1971 performance at the Empire Room of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The performance, which he accepted against doctor’s orders, would be Armstrong’s last, and Teachout’s play finds him musing on the journey of his life and his complex relationship with manager Joe Glaser. Grow Portland Helps Gardeners Learn How to Grow Their Own Organic Food Grow Portland is a nonprofit organization dedicat- ed to increasing opportunities for urban gardening. Their new Organic Gardening Short Course is fo- cused on training local gardeners on how to improve the productivity of their vegetable gardens. The hands-on gardening classes offer the oppor- tunity to learn the theory of and practice of organic gardening. These are financially accessible, taught by experts and provide opportunities to connect with other gardeners. In the four-part organic gardening course, new and beginning gardeners will gain the skills and confi- dence needed to cultivate healthy and productive veg- etable gardens. The classes are taught by experienced instructors who will help students to anticipate com- mon challenges that gardeners may encounter. The class takes place at a training garden and focus- es on understanding the science behind the practices. Grow Portland instructors will demonstrate the en- tire process of selecting a garden site, soil prepara- tion, irrigation, planting, pests, diseases and harvest. Participants will have plenty of time to ask gardening questions, learn from others in the group and gather resources for the future. The course will be taught over four days and each class will be 3 hours long: • Session 1- crop planning, soils and bed preparation • Session 2- seeding, transplanting, and irrigation • Session 3- compost, amendments, pest manage- ment • Session 4- fruits, herbs, seed saving and fall gar- dening Grow Portland is offering three different series options at the training garden located a Menlo Park School Garden (12900 NE Glisan Street): 1. June: Wednesday 4-7 p.m.: 7, 14, 21, 28 2. July: Monday and Tuesday 4-7 p.m.: 10, 11, 17, 18 3. August: Tuesday 4-7 p.m.: Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29 Advanced registration is required for the class se- ries. Cost for the classes is pay as you will. For more information, visit www.growportland.org/summer- classes. Portland Hosts Doggie Dash May 13 An estimated 3,500 dogs will walk, trot, amble and run in the 30th annual Oregon Humane Society Dog- gie Dash Saturday. The event is largest gathering of canines on the West Coast and is the biggest fundrais- er of the year for OHS. Naito Parkway will be closed to cars so people and their furry friends can enjoy a run/walk over the Hawthorne and Steel bridges, or a relaxing loop around Waterfront Park. The park itself will be turned into a blocks-long pet festival. Everyone is welcome to register for the Dash (with or without a dog) and enjoy a pancake breakfast, live music, liba- tion station, vendor booths and the all-new “Dog Uto- pia” area that features everything a pampered pooch could want. Registration for Doggie Dash is $35 in advance or $40 the day of the event. You can register online for $35 through Thursday. Children 10 and under can en- ter for free with a participating adult, and there is no charge for dogs. Visit the OHS Website at www.oreg- onhumane.org to sign up. On-site registration opens at 7:30 a.m.; runners and walkers start at 9 a.m. North by Northeast Community Health Center Hosts a Community Supper and Benefit On May 20, North by Northeast Community Health Center will host a benefit to mark their 10th anniver- sary and celebrate their health center’s new home in the Alberta Arts District. The event, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, will be attended by over 350 guests and take place at the Melody Ballroom at 615 SE Alder St. in Portland. Drinks and live jazz begin at 5:30PM followed by the community supper and program at 6:45PM. The event will include a live per- formance by New Orleans-jazz saxophone maestro Devin Phillips and his international touring band New Orleans Straight Ahead. This celebratory event features co-emcees S. Renee Mitchell and Ken Boddie, family-style dining, dancing See Briefs on page 5
