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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
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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