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Page 4 The Skanner August 9, 2017 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2017 brought to you by Portland Metro SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 NO MORE MODELS: A BLACK MALE ACHIEVEMENT COMMUNITY EVENT: How can we attract more mentors for young Black men and boys? 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Unthank Park, 510 N. Shaver St. PAN-AFRICAN FESTIVAL 2017: Experience the culture, food and activities, live music, fashion show and much more. Free ad- mission for all. Noon – 8:30 p.m., Pioneer Courthouse square, Downtown Portland. MUSIC MILLENNIUM 25TH ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION BBQ: This year we will be serving yummy eats and drinks from our sponsors. Everyone will get a chance to spin the Whacky Wheel of Wonder for some really great prizes. Live entertain- ment all day long. This is a free event to all of our customers. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Music Millennium, 3158 E. Burnside St. VALLEY VIEW AIR SHOW & CONCERTS: Join us for the 20th annual Valley View Air Show & Concerts. Hot air balloons will take off at day break, car show, remote controlled aircraft, horse and wag- on rides,’ games and more. Activities and concerts are free and open to the public. Food available for purchase. Your donation of canned food will support the food banks and are greatly ap- preciated. 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Rock of Ages/ Valley View Retirement Community, 15600 SW Rock of Ages Rd., McMinnville. SATURDAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 – 13 ALBINA JAZZ FESTIVAL: Bringin’ it Back: a tribute to the historic jazz clubs on Williams Ave, the birthplace of Portland’s modern jazz. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Stingray Café, 240 N. Broadway St. Tickets available at the door $10. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 FRANKLIN STREET FARMERS MARKET: The Vancouver Farmers Market is pleased to announce a new mid-week market. This market will run every Wednesday until August 30 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. It will feature produce and products from local small farms and food producers. Clark County Public Service Center Plaza, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 SUMMER FREE FOR ALL CONCERT: Free concert featuring Wamba (African Contemporary/World Beat/Afrajazz. 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., McCoy Park. NATURAL GROWERS 62ND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Natural- Growers is 62 years old this year, and we want to celebrate with you. Join us for our fabulous, 1950s-inspired birthday bash: We’ll have fantastic giveaways, great prizes, including a grand prize Alaskan Cruise for two. Enjoy a free Ice Cream Social from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Additionally, local vendors and community partners will be there giving free samples and prizes. This is an all-day event. 9 a.m. -8 p.m., Natural Growers, 7604 NE 5th Ave., Vancouver. FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 ICE CREAM SOCIAL & NEIGHBORHOOD WORK PARTY: Join the Friends as we host our family-oriented summer social in the Rose Garden. Grown- ups check in for 30 minutes of rose care with our volunteers, kids can complete an activity at the craft booth. Once all is completed get your ticket for a free Ruby Jew- ell Ice Cream Sandwich. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Peninsula Park Rose Garden, North Rosa Parks Way. FRIDAY – SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 – 20 HOOPS 360 3-ON-3 PRESENTED BY SHOOT 360: Hoops 360 3on3 will be the most entertaining fun and prolific 3-on-3 event in all of Southwest Washington. 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, Marshall Park, 1069 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 VANCOUVER NAACP MONTHY MEETING: After a short potluck, the business meeting will begin and guest will speak. We look forward to seeing you. All are welcome. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Van- couver Housing Authority, 2500 Main St., Vancouver. See Community Calendar on page 5 PHOTO COURTESY OF VANCOUVER WINE & JAZZ FESTIVAL Visit us at a store near you 20th Anniversary Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival The 20th Anniversary Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival is Aug. 25-27 at Esther Short Park in Vancouver. This year’s concert lineup features internationally acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated jazz and blues legends, as well as up-and-coming musicians who are breaking onto the national scene, including Ruthie Foster (pictured), Shemekia Copeland, Russell Malone, Grace Kelly, The Rippingtons, Sara Gazarek, Ronnie Baker Brooks and John Mayall. Tickets are $20 per day in advance, $25 per day at the door or $60 for a three-day pass. For more information, visit www.vancouverwinejazz.com, email info@vancouverwinejazz.com or call (360) 906-0441. Portland News Briefs Police Bureau Seeks Public Input on Directives The Portland Police Bureau directs member action through the establishment of policy, procedure, and rule, as found within directives. The bureau is in the process of reviewing all of its directives and seeks public comments. Currently, the Bureau is asking for the community’s feedback regarding the following directive(s): 333.00 Criminal Investigations of Police Bureau Employees. These directives in 2nd Universal Review will re- main posted with comments collected until Aug. 22. Community members are encouraged to read this directive at www.portlandoregon.gov/police/59757 and follow the link at the bottom of the draft to pro- vide comments. This webpage also enables commu- nity members to sign up for email notifications when new or revised directives are posted. Genealogical Forum of Oregon Hosts Beginners’ Boot Camp The Genealogical Forum of Oregon will host a be- ginners’ boot camp from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 12 at 2505 SE 11th Ave., Suite B-18. This full day of beginning genealogy will include classes about census and vital records, immigration and naturalization, discussions about genealogy soft- ware and databases, organizing research and more. Bring a sack lunch so discussion can continue while participants eat. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops, but it is not required. GFO members may attend for free, non-members pay $20 at the door. If you would like to attend, email RSVP@GFO.org. Course materials will be emailed in advance. Casting Call: Production of Staged! Conservatory’s 1980s Teen Musical After a success- ful staged reading during January’s Fertile Ground Festival, Staged! Is ready to launch the fully staged world premiere of Mark LaPierre and Eric Nordin’s sweetly smart mu- sical homage to the John Hughes generation. Auditions will be held Aug. 17 and 18 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Artists Repertory Theatre , 1515 SW Morri- son Street. Roles are open for 23 actors to play 16- to 18-year-old high school students. There are no adult roles open. The production begins rehearsals in mid- March and runs May 3-20, 2018. Auditioners should prepare 32 bars of a pop song. Bring sheet music, a re- sume, and a recent picture. Times are not assigned – first come, first seen, until 6:50 pm. For details and to schedule an audition go to: www.stagedpdx.org/per- formance/auditions or email diane@stagedpdx.org. Library Announces Upcoming Computer Classes The Multnomah County Library has announced the following computer classes are coming up at the North Portland (512 N Killingsworth St.) and Holly- wood (4040 NE Tillamook St) locations. Resume Help Bring a copy of your resume to have it reviewed or come get help getting started on your resume with an experienced volunteer available for 30-minute ap- pointments. North Portland: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 19. Make a Basic Website* Learn how to build a basic website using the GoogleSites application. North Portland: 10:30 am-12:30 p.m. Aug. 12 iPad/iPhone Help* iPad and iPhone basics, including great library apps for free e-books, streaming audiobooks, music and movies. North Portland: 5-7 p.m. Aug. 28. *See the online description for individual class re- quirements. Classes will be cancelled if not enough people are registered, so please register in advance. Tech Help Do you have technology questions? Get answers to questions about mobile devices, websites, download- ing, e-readers, getting started with tech (including help with phone or tablet.) Call (971) 401-3215 or email isad@multcolib.org to schedule an appointment at Hollywood, North Portland, Kenton or St. Johns. 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. North Portland 1-3 p.m. Monday/Tuesday; 1-3:30 p.m. Friday; 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday (closed 8/14-8/27) Hollywood: 12-2 p.m. Thursdays . Sign up in the library, online at www.multcolib.org or by calling (503) 988-5123. Oregon Creates First-In-the-Nation Law to Protect Retail, Hospitality, and Food Service Workers from Unfair Scheduling Wednesday, Governor Kate Brown signed Oregon’s “Fair WorkWeek” Legislation into law -- making Or- See Briefs on page 5
