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October 18, 2017 The Skanner Page 5 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2017 cont’d from pg 4 a bicycle/pedestrian path and public art installation at SE 64th Ave. Free snacks and parking. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Egtvedt Hall 203, Warner Pacific College, 2219 SE 68th Ave. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 “THE CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT” DOCUMENTARY: Preview the film which will be airing on PBS stations in 2018. Gloria Lee of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance will lead a discussion of the film afterwards. Free and open to the public. 21 and older. 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Ave. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED MONSTER MASH AT SKATE WORLD TO SUPPORT CORBETT CHEER- LEADING: Skating, games, costume contest, haunted house and prizes. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. $6 per person, additional $1 for haunted house entry. Gresham Skate World, 1200 NE Kelly Ave., Gresham. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 Fall Football A player with the CD Panther’s Junior team recovers a fumble during one of the last games of the season against the Benson Bruins Oct. 14 at Judkins Park. The CD Panthers Juniors remained undefeated with a (7-0) record after they defeated the (4-3) Benson Bruins 32 to 6. Briefs cont’d from pg 4 ties are available. For more information or questions, contact Dr. Cynthia Harris at (971) 331-5598 or harris. cynthia18@gmail.com. Jade District to Celebrate Groundbreaking for New Affordable Housing ROSE Community Development invites the pub- lic to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for Jade Mixed-Use Project – a 48 unit affordable housing development at the corner of Southeast 82nd and Division. The groundbreaking will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and is free and open to the public. More information is available at https://www.face- book.com/events/362067977549181/. Project partners will be joined by Senator Michael Dembrow, Representative Alissa Keny-Guyer and City Commissioner Nick Fish. The Jade mixed-use project is a new construction, 48-unit, fully affordable, transit orientated and fam- ily-focused project. ROSE is proud to partner with Metro, the Portland Housing Bureau, Home Forward, and Oregon Housing & Community Services to de- velop this key neighborhood resource in the Jade District, a rapidly gentrifying area near a future sta- tion of the planned Division Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line. ROSE is working with the Asian Pacific Ameri- can Network of Oregon (APANO) to develop the first floor commercial space into a multi-cultural event space and non-profit offices. A new public plaza on Division will also support community activity. With sustainability in mind, the project is targeting Earth Advantage Gold certification. Construction is slated to begin November 2017 and completion is projected to happen January 2019. Funding and development partners include Metro, the Portland Housing Bureau, Home Forward, Oregon Housing & Community Services, SERA Architects, O’Neill Walsh Community Builders and the Housing Development Center for this important event. ROSE was formed with a mission of providing af- fordable homes and helping foster a better economic climate. Since then, with ROSE helping lead the way, southeast has changed for the better. ROSE is a cer- tified 501(c)(3) non-profit, relying on grants, service fees and fundraising events to generate revenue. Seattle News Briefs Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Runs Oct. 15- Dec. 7 Sunday, Oct. 15 marks the start of Medicare’s open enrollment for prescription drug plans (Part D) and Medicare Advantage plans. Washington state In- surance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) are ready to help you with all your Medicare questions during open enrollment, which ends Dec. 7. Before you make your decision, consider these tips: • Plan costs and coverage can change every year, so review all letters and notices your current plan sends you. • Make a list of all of the prescription drugs you take, the doses, and how often you take them. Then, use the Plan Finder at www.medicare.gov to compare Part D plans. • Review the 2018 Medicare & You handbook. You should receive a hard copy in the mail by mid-Octo- ber. • If you have questions, call SHIBA at 1-800-562-6900 before you sign up. • If you’re on a limited income and need help paying for prescription drugs, you might qualify for the “Extra Help” program. To see if you qualify, contact SHIBA to learn more about the program and get help applying. Every year, SHIBA offers free, unbiased Medicare workshops in local areas throughout the state. Find an event in your area at https://www.insurance. wa.gov/shiba-events-calendar. To schedule your one-on-one counseling appoint- ment with a SHIBA volunteer, Monday through Fri- day: • Call the Insurance Consumer Hotline at 1-800-562- 6900 and ask to speak with a SHIBA volunteer in your area. • Visit SHIBA’s website (https://www.insurance. wa.gov/find-local-shiba-office) to find the phone number for your local SHIBA office. For help with Medicare in other languages, call: • Spanish, Medicare, 1-800-633-4227 • Spanish, National Alliance for Hispanic Health, 1-866-783-2645 • Korean, National Asian Pacific Center on Aging, 1-800-582-4259 • Chinese, National Asian Pacific Center on Aging, 1-800-582-4218 • Vietnamese, National Asian Pacific Center on Ag- ing, 1-800-582-4336 SHIBA provides free, unbiased help with health care choices through a network of 400 volunteers statewide. Last year, SHIBA helped more than 83,000 Washington residents make decisions about their health care and reached an additional 108,000 con- sumers through outreach and education. Ballots Mailed for Nov. 7 Election King County Elections this week mailed ballots to nearly 1.3 million registered voters for the November 7 General Election. The department estimates a 48 percent voter turnout rate. “More than half of registered voters won’t show up for this election. That needs to change,” said Julie Wise, Director of King County Elections. “This year and every year, help make those important decisions that impact your community. Vote.” Ballots can be returned through the US Postal Ser- vice, which requires a first class stamp, or they may be returned to any of the 54 ballot drop boxes open PSU GREAT PUMPKIN EVENT: Join the Portland Farmers Market for its annual Great Pumpkin Event at PSU. Pumpkin carving contest for kids and adults from 9 a.m. – noon. Children’s cos- tume parade at noon. All costume kiddos receive a goodie bag. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Portland State University, downtown Portland. “PAPERS! STORIES OF UNDOCUMENTED YOUTH”: Muslim Educa- tional Trust and Graham Street Productions present a special screening. “Papers” is the story of undocumented youth and the challenges they face as they turn 18. Free, discussion follows: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., MET, 10330 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Tigard. VILLAINS IN THE VILLAGE: The Villains return again this year to Center Court with Maleficent, Ursula, Jafar, Hook and the Evil Queen. Wear your costume and enjoy. Music, Halloween games, costume contest, character meet & greets. This is a free public event, Rain or Shine. No registration required. 11 a.m. – 13:30 p.m., Bridgeport Village, West of I-5 off exit 290. Seattle Metro THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 VETERANS TOWN HALL: Community partners and service pro- viders will be sharing how they are serving veterans and their families. Two Korean War Marine Corps Veterans will have Pur- ple Hearts, awarded during the Korean War, presented to them. 10 a.m. – noon, Pearsall Building, 2109 Sumner Ave., Aberdeen. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 ONE-DAY COOKBOOK SALE: Hundreds of beautiful gift-quality cookbooks will be available for purchase. Customers will also be able to pick up books from favorite Food Network stars. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tavolata Capitol Hill, 501 E. Pike St. FORUM FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN CAREGIVERS: Presentations and panel discussions from medical professionals, caregivers and le- gal experts on dementia. Register at surveymonkey.com, more information at AgingKingCounty.org. Free forum that caregivers with dementia patients are encouraged to attend. 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Southcenter Double Tree Hotel, 16500 Southcenter Pkwy. THE GREAT PUMPKIN HUNT FESTIVAL: Carnival games, Halloween crafts, entertainment and the Great Pumpkin Hunt. $15 per par- ticipant (children); free for parents and grandparents. Pre-reg- istration is highly recommended. This event sold out last year. Please sign up at NWC@bellevuewa.gov or call (425) 452-4106. 5:30 – 8:30 P.M., NW Arts Center, 9825 NE 24th St., Bellevue. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 GREEN CLEANING WORKSHOP: A free hands-on green cleaning workshop, by the city of Bellevue. Receive a free Green Cleaning Kit and a certificate for completing the class. Adults and chil- dren over seven are welcome. Registration required at recycle@ bellevuewa.gov or (425) 452-6932, Lake Hills Library. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 PUBLIC ART PARTY: Please join us as we celebrate the incredible artists and public artworks completed in 2017 as well as the new portable artworks acquired this year. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., King Street Station, 303 S. Jackson St. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 BOO BASH AT HANDS ON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Join us for an un-goolish good time. Boo Bash offers fun Halloween- inspired activities, costumes and more. Free with paid admission to the museum. 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Hands On Children’s Museum, 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia.
