October 18, 2017 The Skanner Page 5
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Calendar 2017
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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.
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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.