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Page 4 The Skanner May 31, 2017 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2017 brought to you by Portland Metro THURSDAY, JUNE 1 THROUGH OUR LENS//PHOTO VOICE PROJECT: “Through our Lens” – Photo Voice Project serves as a tool to provide a face to house- lessness. This project gave 10 community members, who are currently unhoused, the opportunity to share their lived expe- riences through photographs. The opening event will take place from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., P:ear Art Gallery, 338 NW 6th Ave. SATURDAY, JUNE 3 PSU ARCHAEOLOGY ROADSHOW TO HIGHLIGHT TRAVEL AND TRADE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST: Celebrate the Archaeology of the Pacific Northwest at PSU’s Archaeology Roadshow, an open air event introducing the public to local heritage and the science of archaeology in a fun, hands-on way. The event is free and open to the public. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hoffman Hall, Portland State University, 1833 SW 11th Ave. Right next to the Portland Saturday Market. PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC/SOLVE STARLIGHT PARADE: The glittering illuminated nighttime parade light up downtown Portland. Come see the twinkling lights, drill teams, marching bands and so much more. Parade starts at 8:30 p.m. in down- town Portland. SUNDAY, JUNE 4 ALLEN TEMPLE C.M.E. CHURCH FAMILY CELEBRATE’S PASTOR’S TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY: The church family extends a person- al invitation to the community to join us for our Pastor’s twen- tieth anniversary. We will honor Rev. Dr. LeRoy Haynes, Jr. at 4 p.m., Maranatha Church, 4222 NE 12th Ave. MONDAY, JUNE 5 SILVER LAKE 66: Monday Soundscapes: Checkout Silver Lake 66 at a free Monday night music series in Director Park, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., Director Park, Lower Terrace, 815 SW Park Ave. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 FRED MEYER JUNIOR PARADE: Thousands of children will march through the Hollywood District in this annual parade just for kids. 1 p.m. Hollywood District, NE Sandy Blvd & 52nd Ave. THURSDAY, JUNE 8 BOOK LAUNCH PARTY: You are invited! Join us for the Book Re- lease, Where We Are From written and illustrated by the stu- dents of Rosa Parks Elementary & Trillium Charter School. Free and open to the community. 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., North Port- land Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. See Community Calendar on page 5 SHOWTIMES PHOTO COURTESY OF PORTLAND CENTER STAGE Visit us at a store near you Portland Center Stage Celebrates 10th Anniversary Portland Center Stage at The Armory celebrated its 10th anniversary in its home at The Armory with a record-breaking fundraising gala titled “Diamond in the Pearl.” More than 400 of the organization’s most dedicated supporters were in attendance, including many of the people that were instrumental in helping transform The Armory into the LEED-Platinum theater facility that opened its doors in 2006 and is now visited by 150,000 people annually. The guests raised $700,650 to support Portland Center Stage at The Armory’s mission of inspiring our community by bringing stories to life in unexpected ways. It was the most successful fundraiser, and the largest attendance for a gala, in the company’s history. Portland News Briefs North Portland Library Announces June Computer Classes The North Portland Branch of the Multnomah County Library has announced the following upcom- ing computer classes: Internet Basics This class is an introduction to using the internet on computers. Monday, June 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Get to Know Your Android Smartphone Come learn smartphone basics for the beginner, including great library apps for free e-books, stream- ing audiobooks, music and movies! Bring your ques- tions, your library card information and your fully charged Android smartphone. Tuesday, June 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Introduction to Spreadsheets This class is an introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007 and other spreadsheet products. This class is for be- ginners or for anyone who has used older versions of Excel and wants to find out about new features in 2007. Wednesday, June 7, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Start Here: Learn Programming w/ Games Learn some of the basics of programming by writ- ing code for a game! Saturday, June 10, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. What is the Cloud? The Week of Friday, June 2 through Thursday, June 8, 2017 BORN IN CHINA (G) Fri-Thur: 12:25, 4:55 KEDI (NR) Fri-Thur: 2:45, 7:20 COLOSSAL (R) Fri-Thur: 2:30, 7:00, 9:40 THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE (PG) Fri-Thur: 12:15 GOING IN STYLE (PG-13) Fri-Thur: 12:30, 5:10 JAWS (PG) Fri-Thur: 4:25, 9:30 LOGAN (R) Fri-Thur: 2:15, 6:45, 9:10 $4.00 adults, $3.00 senior citizens (65+), $3.00 for kids (12 & under) 7818 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215 503-252-1707 • AcademyTheaterPdx.com Babysitting: Children 2 to 8 years old. Fri: shows starting between 3:30 pm and 8 pm. Sat - Sun: shows starting between 1 pm and 8 pm. $9.50 per child for the length of the movie. Call to reserve a spot, no drop ins. What does it mean when you hear about “the cloud?” Come to this class to learn what you can do in the cloud, the benefits of using the cloud, and how to get started using the cloud. Saturday, June 17, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It is important to see the online description for individual class re- quirements which may include already having a Google account. Class will be cancelled if enough people are not registered, so please reg- ister in advance if you would like to attend. Computer Help Lab For assistance with computer/technolog y questions, 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 internet. The Lab is open during the following hours: Monday/Tuesday 1-3 p.m. (except May 29) Friday 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sign up in the library, online at www.multcolib.org or by calling (503) 988-5123. We are located at 512 N. Killingsworth St, Portland OR 97217. RACC awards Arts Equity Grants to 24 organizations The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) has awarded $126,540 in Arts Equity Grants to 24 orga- nizations that are advancing RACC’s goals for equi- ty and inclusion. These grants are funded by City of Portland’s Arts Education & Access Fund, or arts tax, along with support from Multnomah County. Arts Equity Grants provide financial support to organizations that are conducting arts and culture projects and programming for communities of color, immigrants, refugees, underserved neighborhoods, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ communities, peo- ple experiencing homelessness and houselessness, and other communities that have historically been marginalized. A total of 75 nonprofit organizations submitted el- igible Letters of Interest in this cycle and 31 organi- zations were invited to submit full applications. A panel of RACC Board Members and community rep- resentatives reviewed the 29 submitted applications and recommended full or partial funding for 24 ap- plicants, totaling $126,540. The RACC Board of Direc- tors approved the final grant awards on May 24, 2017. Here is a brief summary of the 24 Arts Equity Grants awarded (*First-time RACC Grant recipient): • Autism Society of Oregon - Art workshops for adults on the autism spectrum. $1,250 • Cinema Project - Social justice film screenings at correctional facility in partnership with Liberation Literacy. $1,480 • Cymaspace - Oregon Arts & Accessibility Festival to showcase the work of deaf and hard of hearing artists. $6,500 • Fuse Theatre Ensemble - OUTwright Theatre Fes- tival, celebrating the contributions of the LGBTQI+ community to the art of theatre. $5,000 • Girls Inc of the Pacific Northwest* - Five week sum- mer documentary filmmaking program that in- spires girls to share the stories of Portland women. $6,500 • Hmong American Community of Oregon* - New Year Celebration at Glenhaven Park. $6,000 See Briefs on page 5
