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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3
EAGLE FUN FEST: Centennial High School FBLA will be hosting
a benefi t carnival. The night’s activities include a variety of
old-fashioned carnival games, family activities, and a benefi t
raffl e. Tickets will be 3 for $1 or 20 tickets for $5. Come sup-
port Centennial High Schools Future Business Leaders of Amer-
ica (FBLA). 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Commons at Centennial High
School, 3505 SE 182nd Ave., Gresham.
FINE ART AND COOL CRAFTS SHOW AND SALE: Art and craft show
featuring over 30 artisans with unique handmade quality items
by local artist. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., Northeast Community Center,
1630 NE 38th Ave.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4
ASPIRE MARKETPLACE HOLIDAY EXPO: ASPIRE Marketplace
Expo is free and open to the public. Connect with community
members showcasing their talents. Participate in workshops
and informational sessions for opportunities to start your own
business. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., 3635 N. Williams Ave.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5
CARGO CELEBRATION DAY OF THE DEAD WITH ICONIC ANNUAL
PARTY: Beverages and traditional Mexican treats will be off ered
and a crafts table available for children to make Day of the Dead
altar fl owers, decorate sugar skulls and much more. The party is
free of charge. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Cargo, 81 SE Yamhill St.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9
STIMSON LUMBER TREE ARRIVAL: Come downtown and welcome
the arrival of Portland’s Christmas Tree. Noon, Pioneer Court-
house Square, downtown Portland.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11
AFRICAN COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR: Health screenings, fl u shots/
Immunizations, vision, medical & dental care, OHP application
enrollment & assistance, refreshments & gifts. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.,
IRO Community Center, 10301 NE Glisan St.
PUBLIC INVITED TO ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY: This
Veterans celebration will take place rain or shine, with covered
seating available! Event includes guest speakers and the singing
of the National Anthem and more. 11 a.m. – noon, Washington
County Veterans Memorial, NE Veterans Drive and NE 34th Ave.,
Hillsboro.
17TH ANNUAL PRETTY KITTY HANDMADE HOLIDAY CRAFT BA-
ZAAR: House of Dreams no-kill cat shelter’s popular, fun bazaar
features handcrafted gifts for people and pets, many using re-
cycled content. Free admission for all to enjoy. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
Taborspace, 5441 SE Belmont St.
ANNUAL COMMUNITY AWARD/AUCTION CEREMONY: The Muslim
Educational Trust will recognize the dedicated individuals for
their positive contribution to MET and the Community. Potluck
dinner, please bring your favorite dish to share. Free and open
to the public. MET, 10330 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Tigard,
See Community Calendar on page 5
PHOTO COURTESY OF PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION
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First Phase of Rocky Butte Project Completed
After reestablishing spectacular views and clearing invasive plant species, the fi rst phase of Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s
project at Rocky Butte has just wrapped up. PP&R staff created more opportunities to view scenery, such as Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens,
and Rip City’s downtown from the top of the extinct volcano, plus removed innumerable invasive plants. This makes room for the next
phase of the project: planting 400 new trees and 5200 shrubs this fall and winter!
Portland News Briefs
Nov. 2 is the Last Day for Voters to
Safely Mail Ballots
Thursday is the last day for voters to safely mail
their ballot for the Special Election on Nov. 7. Ballots
can be mailed with one fi rst class stamp. Ballot enve-
lopes must be signed and ballots received by the elec-
tions offi ce by Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. Postmarks do not count
in Oregon.
All registered voters within the Portland Commu-
nity College District, Alto Park Water, or Hillsboro
School District boundaries should have received
their ballots. Registered voters who have not received
their ballots or need a replacement should contact the
elections offi ce. The Order Ahead Replacement Ballot
Service allows voters to go online to multco.us/elec-
tions/webform/order-ahead-replacement-ballot, re-
quest a replacement ballot and have it ready at “Will
Call” at the elections offi ce at 1040 SE Morrison St.,
Portland 97214 when they arrive. Voters can also call
Multnomah County Elections at (503) 988-3720 or vis-
it in person to get assistance or a replacement ballot.
Multnomah County Elections normal offi ce hours
are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Special extended
offi ce hours for the November 7 Special Election are
listed below.
Multnomah County Elections extended offi ce
hours:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4
8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 6
7 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7 (Election Day)
Voters can sign up to track their ballot and get a vir-
tual “I Voted” sticker. Text, email, or voice alerts tell
voters when the county elections offi ce has mailed
ballots. Alerts indicate whether the ballot has been
accepted for counting or whether it requires fur-
ther action by the voter. Inside the “Accepted Ballot”
message voters will get access to a special Oregon “I
Voted” sticker ready to share on social media. Mult-
nomah County voters can sign up by visiting: multco.
us/elections/track-your-ballot.
Multnomah County Elections provides an inter-
preter, free of charge to anyone who needs help vot-
ing in a language other than English. Additional vot-
ing and elections information in nine languages is
online at multco.us/education-and-outreach.
Voters who have not returned their ballot can drop
them off in person at offi cial 24-hour drop sites locat-
ed west of 122nd Avenue before 8 p.m. on Tuesday,
November 7. Voters can also drop off their ballot at
Multnomah County Library locations west of 122nd
Avenue during regular library hours, multcolib.org/
hours-and-locations.
EPA Awards Environmental Justice
Small Grants to Local Communities
and Tribes in Alaska and Oregon
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will
award Environmental Justice Small Grants to the
Sitka Tribe in Alaska, Three Degrees Warmer in
Anchorage, Alaska, and Trash for Peace in Portland,
Oregon. EPA’s Environmental Justice Small Grants
program provides funding for non-profi t and tribal
organizations to partner with stakeholders in indus-
try, government, and academia.
Environmental Justice Small Grants were awarded
to:
The Sitka Tribe in Alaska, for the project “Micro-
plastics in Tribal Subsistence Foods in Southeast
Alaska.” Project partners include University of Alas-
ka, Mount Edgecumbe High School, Southeast Alas-
ka Watershed Coalition, and the Sitka Conservation
See Briefs on page 5
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