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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