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CELEBRATE LENTS PARK: Celebrate the new playground and soc-
cer field with free food, kids’ activities and family fun. 5 p.m. – 8
p.m., Lents Park, SE 92nd & SE Holgate St. Free for the communi-
ty to come and have fun.
FRIDAY – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 – 4
ANNUAL DAHLIA FESTIVAL: A must see for the Dahlia lovers, or
if you just love flowers. View over 400 floral arrangements of
dahlias over 15,000 cut dahlia blooms on display. The largest
display put on by one grower anywhere in the United States.
Free admission and free parking. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. all days. Dahlia
Farm, 995 NW 22nd Ave.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
SEVENTH ANNUAL ARAB FESTIVAL – “MAHRAJAN”! “Mahrajan” the
largest celebration of Arab heritage and culture in Oregon. This
day long, alcohol-free event showcases the arts, entertainment,
food, traditions and the spirit of Oregon’s Arab-Americans. Free
and open to the public. Donations are graciously accepted. 11
a.m. – 7 p.m., Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way.
SATURDAY – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 – 4
ART IN THE PEARL FINE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: Come enjoy
more than 120 highly acclaimed artists from the United States
and Canada. Festival presents art, education and entertainment
in an interactive and comfortable environment. North Park
Blocks, NW 8th Ave. between Davis & Flanders St.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
HANDS ACROSS THE BRIDGE AND OXFEST: Oxfest is an annual
one-day musical festival in celebration of recovery from alco-
hol and drugs, sponsored and organized by the Oxford House of
Oregon and Washington 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Esther Short Park, 605
Esther St., Vancouver.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
THE STANDARD’S VOLUNTEER EXPO: Oregon’s longest running
and largest Volunteer Expo returns to Pioneer Courthouse
Square for its ninth year. Volunteer Expo brings more than 120
non-profits together in one place so they can connect with
thousands of Oregonians eager to make a difference in their
community. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Pioneer Courthouse square, 701 SW
6th Ave.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
SUMMER’S END FESTIVAL WITH BIKE RIDE AND PARADE: You are
invited to the Summer’s End Festival with Bike Ride and Parade
hosted by Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Festival starts at
noon and concludes at 5 p.m. Whether you ride or not, many
activities will be available at the festival’s funland. If you
would like to ride please sign up at http://ollparish.com/sum-
mers-end-festival. Festival will be located at 650 A Ave., Lake
Oswego.
PORTLAND PICNIC: Throw down your picnic blanket and taste
from a lineup of more than 75 delicious wines from around the
Portland & the world at the Portland Picnic. Live music, grape
stomping and family friendly activities round out the day. 11
a.m. – 9 p.m., Westmoreland Park, SE Bybee & SE 22nd Ave.
Seattle Metro
FRIDAY – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 – 2
LABOR DAY BOOK SALE AT PORT ORCHARD FRIENDS OF THE LI-
BRARY: Visit the library during open hours on Friday & Saturday
September 1 & 2 and peruse our selection of books, magazines
and movies for sale. 10 a.m, Kitsap regional Library – Port Or-
chard Branch, 87 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard.
FRIDAY – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 – 3
VINTAGE AIRCRAFT WEEKEND: Join us for the Tenth Annual Vin-
See Community Calendar on page 5
PHOTO BY JERRY FOSTER
Portland Metro
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
Faubion School Grand Opening
A community-wide celebration marked the opening of “Faubion School + Concordia University, a 3 to PhD® community” Tuesday. The
new education model and facility in Northeast Portland facility is the first completely new ground-up construction of a Portland public
school in 20 years, thanks to a bond passed by Portland voters in 2012. The Portland Public Schools bond provided $38.3M, while
Concordia University Portland and its supporters contributed an additional $15.5M plus land. The new building also includes an early
childhood education center for up to 120 children, a 2,500 square foot Kaiser Permanente 3 to PhD Wellness center serving Faubion
students and Concordia students; mental and behavioral health by Trillium Family Services; and a food club with healthy, organic foods
by basics; in addition to the full preK-8 Faubion School and Concordia University classrooms, conference rooms, and faculty office
spaces. Pictured here at the event are Dr. Keyleh Boyer, former Faubion principal LaShawn Lee and Judy Boyer.
Portland News Briefs
As President Obama said, that’s what we do as Amer-
icans.
Obama Foundation Releases List
of Flood Relief Organizations for
Victims of Hurricane Harvey
Medicare 101 Class Will Help
Individuals Prepare for Open
Enrollment
The Obama Foundation this week released the fol-
lowing statement and list of flood relief organiza-
tions:
“All week,
people
in
Houston,
across the
Gulf Coast,
and around
the country
have been
pitching in
to aid those
affected by
the devas-
tating flooding in southeastern Texas.
“The Obama Foundation was inspired by the acts
of citizens aiding their neighbors, the first respond-
ers at work on the ground, and the people around the
country who have come together to support those in
need.
“Help is still needed, and there are many ways to
contribute from anywhere.
“Here are some of the organizations providing ur-
gent relief and essential services to the people affect-
ed by Hurricane Harvey.”
Open enrollment for Medicare begins October 15.
To help individuals prepare, Washington County Dis-
ability, Aging and Veteran Services, along with the
City of Beaverton and SHIBA (Senior Health Insur-
ance Benefits Assistance), are offering a free Medi-
care 101 class.
The informational session will take place from 2-4
p.m. Sept. 6 at the main Beaverton City Library, Meet-
ing Room A, located at 12375 SW 5th Street.
This class is geared toward anyone new to Medi-
care or who needs information about the annual en-
rollment period, which occurs every year from Oct.
15 through Dec. 7. Participants will learn about Medi-
care Parts A and B, prescription drug coverage (Part
D), Medigap secondary coverage, fraud prevention
and open enrollment.
Registration is encouraged but not required. Please
call (503) 846-3094.
Red Cross
The American Red Cross is working around the
clock to provide safe shelter and comfort for the
hundreds of thousands of people impacted by Hurri-
cane Harvey. Visit www.redcross.org, call 1-800-RED-
CROSS, or text the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a
$10 donation.
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is assisting in the
care of thousands of displaced Texans, and working
to restore homes. Learn more about how to support
their efforts at www.namb.net
Save the Children
Save the Children is delivering family-friendly
relief supplies, setting up child-friendly spaces in
shelters, providing specially trained staff to help chil-
dren, and planning for long-term recovery needs.
Support their Hurricane Harvey relief efforts at
www.savethechildren.org
Houston Food Bank
The Houston Food Bank is providing immediate
food distribution to families most in need. Donate
now or learn more about how to volunteer at www.
houstonfoodbank.org
If you’re able, please do what you can to help out.
Red Cross and Sport Clips Haircuts
Offer free Haircut Coupon to Blood
and Platelet Donors
Feel good, do
good and look
good this Sep-
tember by do-
nating blood or
platelets
with
the American
Red Cross and
get a free hair-
cut
coupon
from Sport Clips
Haircuts. Blood and platelet donors of all blood types,
especially type O negative and O positive, are urgent-
ly needed to replenish the blood supply following a
critical summer blood shortage.
Those who come out to give blood or platelets Sept.
1-30 will receive a coupon for a free haircut via email
several days after their donation. The coupon is val-
id through Nov. 11, 2017, at participating Sport Clips
locations. Donors must have a valid email address on
record to receive the coupon.
Donors are urged to make an appointment to do-
nate using the free Blood Donor App, online at red-
crossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-
733-2767). The Red Cross and Sport Clips encourage
donors to use the hashtag #SavingLivesLooksGood to
share their new looks and invite others to give.
See Briefs on page 5
