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Page 4 The Skanner September 13, 2017 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2017 brought to you by Visit us at a store near you SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 2017 PORTLAND CONSTRUCTION: One of the most visually stun- ning demonstrations of talent and creativity within the archi- tectural and engineering communities benefi tting Oregon Food Bank. This is a unique competition where teams of architects, engineers, and contractors compete to build giant whimsical and wildly inventive sculptures made entirely out of full cans of food. This is an all-day event. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Pioneer Place, 888 SW Fifth Ave. STURGEON FESTIVAL 2017: The Water Resources Education Cen- ter’s annual Sturgeon Festival will bring a splash of excitement to kids of all ages with hands-on-activities. This free, fun event off ers opportunities for the entire family to learn about fi sh and other plants and animals in and around the Columbia River. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Water Resource Education Center, 4600 SE Colum- bia Way, Vancouver. EL GRITO, A LATIN AMERICAN CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE: El Grito Y Fiestas Patrias Si the celebration of Independence from Spain by 7 Latin American Countries. The festivities include live music, ethnic food, traditional dances and much more! Free to the public. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Rose Quarter, One Center Court. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 COMMUNITY GATHERING FOR SE 150TH AND DIVISION STREET PARK: Join us to celebrate the park design you helped create. Tour the park space, tell us what you think, and learn about the next steps. Everyone is welcome, children’s activities and food provided. 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., SE 150th and SE Division St. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 “TAKE THE RIGHT STEPS” Fall prevention for older adults. Have you fallen? Do you have a fear of falling? This workshop is for you. This is a one-hour fall prevention workshop. It is free and open to the public. 11 a.m. – noon, Immaculate Heart Church Community Hall, 2926 N. Williams Ave. For more information please call (503) 287-3724. MICRONESIAN ISLANDER COMMUNITY CELEBRATION: The second annual Micronesian Islander Festival will feature multicultural performances including dancing, music and singing. There will See Community Calendar on page 5 Schoolhouse Supplies My Father’s House Ministries made a $1,000 donation to Schoolhouse Supplies, a nonprofi t that supports public education in Portland by giving students and teachers free classroom supplies, Sept. 6. Pictured here are Alicia Dittman (left), Emerald Kelly, Hailey Roberge, Alice Forbes, Pastor Jerry Guterrez and Sarah Smith. Portland News Briefs come my primary focus, instead of their having to share my attention. And I would enjoy working on those causes in a less scheduled life,” Saltzman wrote. Loretta Smith Announces City Council Run Aft er Saltzman Bows Out EMO Hosts Public Forum on MLK’s ‘Beloved Community’ Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith announced Tues- day aft ernoon that she plans to run for Portland City Council Position 3, currently occupied by Dan Saltzman. Her an- Dan Saltzman nouncement came two hours aft er Saltzman announced he would not seek a sixth term. In August, former state legislator and current NAACP Portland branch president Jo Ann Hardes- ty fi led to run for the position 3 spot. Hardesty an- nounced her candidacy publicly aft er meeting with Saltzman and asking him to retire. Smith faces term limits for her current position and cannot fi le for candidacy until January without losing her seat on the commission. “Our next leaders need build a shared vision for Portland’s future that ensures it remains aff ordable for working people, stand up for progressive values, and provide every community a meaningful voice in City Hall,” Smith wrote in her press statement Wednesday. “I have enjoyed the myriad duties of City Commis- sioner, and I am very proud of my accomplishments and the relationships I have built while achieving them. But with respect to things I am passionate about, the items on my ‘to do’ list largely have check marks next to them. Meanwhile, there is much more I wish to do in areas such as child welfare, foster care and domestic violence. I have come to the conclusion that I can accomplish more on those issues if they be- PHOTO BY THE SKANNER STAFF SWEET JAM CELEBRATES A SECOND OPENING ON MLK, JR. BLVD.: Sweet Jam, a Portland jazzy breakfast restaurant will be open- ing its second location to the public. The restaurant invites guests to enjoy music and a sampling of food from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. The new Sweet Jam will be located at 5237 NE MLK, JR. Blvd. COMEDIAN, MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVIST, SUICIDE PREVENTION SPEAKER & STIGMA FIGHTER FRANK KING COMING TO VANCOU- VER: Columbian River Mental Health Foundation will welcome Frank King, as guest speaker at their 2nd Annual Luncheon and Behavioral Health Community Service Awards at the Vancouver Hilton. This is a free luncheon but the Foundation is asking for donations to support their New Hope & Dreams Grant Program. To attend you must save your seat at www.crmhfoundation.org 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Vancouver Hilton, 301 W. 6th St., Vancouver. PHOTO BY JERRY FOSTER Portland Metro THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 The Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) is hosting the third installment of its Beloved Commu- nity Forum on Sept. 24. From 4 to 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, community members are welcome to join a public discussion around Martin Luther King Jr.’s notion of the “Beloved Community.” As articulated by King, the Beloved Community is a society based on justice, equal opportunity, and love of one’s fellow human beings. The forum initially launched in July in response to the Trump presidency. Yet EMO’s commitment to the series was reinforced by the disturbing report that Oregonians had documented the most hate crimes per capita. The inaugural forum this summer highlighted the work of the Oregon Justice Resource Center and how its eff orts relate to King’s vision. Each monthly forum includes a discussion and a meal centered on a shared responsibility to the Be- loved Community. “It’s an intentional eff ort to bring together mem- bers of diverse communities who might not have found themselves at a table together,” EMO executive director, Jan Musgrove Elfers, told The Skanner. On Sept. 24, EMO will welcome guest speaker Ronault “Polo” Catalani, policy advisor of the New Portlander Policy Commission for the City of Port- land. The commission works to integrate ambitious immigrants and refugees into Portland life. His speech, titled “Families Move,” will explore how Portlanders can do their part to welcome immigrant communities which, said Elfers, have recently been See Briefs on page 5 A career you can be proud of. Being a carpenter isn’t just a job. It’s a way of life. We’re devoted to strengthening the lives of our members with steady work, wealth and personal growth. We take a stand for our members and all workers. We work together to lead the building industry in safety, training and compensation. We create rich lives for our members and partners. To learn more about becoming a union carpenter, go to NWCarpenters.org. 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