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Page 4 The Skanner November 8, 2017 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2017 brought to you by Visit us at a store near you 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 THE DESTRUCTION OF ALBINA: Back by popular demand. Due to the high level of response and requests, we are presenting the fi rst lecture again. 2 p.m. Free, The Elks Lodge, 6 N. Tillamook St. AFRICAN COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR: Health screenings, fl u shots/ Immunizations, vision, medical and dental care, OHP application enrollment and assistance, refreshments and gifts. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., IRCO 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 Dr. 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 Education 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. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 GENTALK AT THE GFO: Paper and Spit: DNA + Genealogy and how to make that fi rst contact. Presenter: Don Anderson, author & GFO member. This GenTalk will focus on using Don’s story to il- lustrate what to say when making contact with new matches. Free and open to the public. 2 p.m., GFO, 2505 SE 11th Ave. HARVEST ARTISAN FAIRE: The Harvest Artisan Faire will feature handmade gifts. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., West Hill’s Friends Church, 7425 SW 52nd. St. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 3RD ANNUAL MILWAUKIE HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEAM BAZAAR: This event will feature food, fun and fabulous vendors. There is also a raffl e and silent auction, and participants will be entered to win the door prize just by walking in the door. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Milwaukie High School, 2301 SE Willard Rd., Milwaukie. Seattle Metro THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 DONATIONS NEEDED FOR KIDS’ COAT DRIVE: With temperatures dropping, staying warm can be challenging for some families. See Community Calendar on page 5 PHOTO COURTESY OF RACC Portland Metro THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 RACC Announces Support for Four Organizations The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) has approved the addition of four nonprofi t organizations to its roster of “General Operating Support” organizations that receive annual unrestricted funding from RACC in support of their mission. The four new “GOS” organizations are: August Wilson Red Door Project ($12,000); CoHo Productions ($12,800); Oregon BRAVO Youth Orchestras ($14,600); Polaris Dance Theater ($12,300). These organizations bring to 55 the number of arts organizations in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties that receive annual, unrestricted operating support from RACC. GOS grants range in size from $8,000 to $427,000 per year depending on the size of the organization. A list of other GOS organizations and their historical funding amounts is available online at http://bit.ly/2y79puH. Portland News Briefs Enrollment for Aff ordable Care Act Opens Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley reminds Ore- gonians that the Aff ordable Care Act (ACA) open en- rollment period began Nov. 1 and lasts until Dec. 15. During the enrollment period, Americans can sign up for health coverage through the ACA marketplace. Oregonians can visit healthcare.gov to shop, com- pare, and see if there’s a plan that will meet their health care needs and save them money. Millions of Americans qualify for tax credits that ensure aff ord- ability. With tax credits, policies are available for $50 to 100 per month. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit local- help.healthcare.gov for assistance. This is the ACA’s fi ft h open enrollment period. About 10 million Americans have coverage through the ACA marketplaces, but millions more remain uninsured. This year, experts are encouraging peo- ple to plan ahead and make sure they set aside time to enroll, since the administration has shortened the enrollment period and has said it will shut down the healthcare.gov website nearly every Sunday for 12 hours at a time. Travel Portland, Prosper Portland, Partners in Diversity Host My People’s Market My People’s Market, a vibrant gathering of nearly 100 local multicultural vendors, will take place from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9 at Head to The Redd at Ecotrust to meet, network and experience multicultural vendors — all while enjoying live music, artwork and food. A collaborative event between Travel Portland, Partners in Diversity and Prosper Portland, My Peo- ple’s Market is aimed to advance opportunities for business owners of color, connecting them with the travel industry and other professionals who can help to expand and scale their businesses. This event is one of a series of connection opportunities for the Mercatus platform and Inclusive Business Resource Network of Prosper Portland. Admission for the event is free, but reservations are encouraged. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/my-peo- ples-market-tickets-38052743781. Supporting Our Society Holds Coat Drive Supporting Our Society is holding its fourth annual winter coat drive. Gently used and new winter coats will be collected between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Spare Room, 4830 NE 42nd Ave. The group, which distributed more than 600 coats to homeless people last year, is also crowdfunding to buy hats and gloves. For more information visit www. gofundme.com/r2nm9-keeping-the-homeless-warm. Applications Open for 2017 August Wilson Monologue Competition Applications for the August Wilson Hailey Kilgore, 2015 August Wilson Monologue Com- Monologue Competition Participant petition are due Nov. 30. 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