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Page 4 The Skanner July 18, 2018 News Events & Announcements brought to you by Visit us at a store near you Portland Metro THURSDAY, JULY 19 N/NE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING STRATEGY OVERSIGHT COMMIT- TEE MEETING: Topics for discussion: Overview of Tax Increment Financing, discussion on maximizing the indebtedness of the Interstate Urban Renewal Area. Oversight Committee meetings are open to the public, and public testimony is encouraged to attend. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., New Song Community Church, 220 NE Russell St. FRIDAY – SUNDAY, JULY 20 – 22 CATHEDRAL PARK FREE JAZZ FESTIVAL: This marks the 38th con- secutive year of the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival. This is a free non-profit festival that provides the best jazz, r & b and soul from around the region to the greater Portland/Vancouver Com- munity. Cathedral Park 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday, Noon – 11 p.m. Saturday, Noon – 8 p.m. Sunday. Newly Restored Oregon Constitution on View for the First Time Outside of the State Archives in Salem Following a massive statewide crowdfunding campaign, the newly restored Oregon Constitution is now on view at the Oregon Historical Society through Sept. 3. What started as a penny drive targeted at Oregon students to raise funds to preserve and exhibit the original 1857 Oregon Constitution turned into more than $100,000 raised to restore this historic document. The Oregon Historical Society is proud to have joined many Oregonians in contributing to this effort, and is the first location outside of the Oregon State Archives in Salem to host the document. PHOTO COURTESY OF OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Community Calendar 2018 SATURDAY, JULY 21 WOODSTOCK FLEA MARKET: Love a good bargain? Then come out and join us at the Woodstock Flea Market! Look for one-of-a- kind treasures in antiques, clothing, toys and much more. Food carts will also be available at the event. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tremont Evangelical Church, 7115 SE Woodstock Ave. Portland News Briefs WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The state Elections Divi- sion says a measure to repeal Oregon’s sanctuary law has qualified for the November ballot. The initiative petition needed more than 88,000 val- id signatures, and it easily surpassed that threshold. The 1987 law prohibits state agencies from inquir- ing about a person’s immigration status if they hav- en’t committed another crime and bans state and lo- cal law enforcement from coordinating with federal immigration officials on raids and roundups. Supporters of a repeal say the law shields people who have committed crimes from potential deporta- tion. Those who back the sanctuary law say it was passed to address racial profiling. ALBINA EARLY HEAD START AND HEAD START ROUND UP: This event is free and catered to children from birth to 5 years old and families that may be eligible for the Head Start Program. Families will have the opportunity to learn about the program and enjoy a community fair. 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., McCormick Matthews Center, 6950 N. Kerby Ave. SUNDAY, JULY 29 BUGS, BONES AND BOTANY, DRAWING AND PAINTING THE NATU- RAL WAY: Explore and observe natural specimens, plant mate- rials and other natural materials. The activity is open to all skill levels. Registration is required (online, in library or phone (503) 988-5123). 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m., Multnomah Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave. Proposed Repeal of Oregon Sanctuary Law Makes Fall Ballot PHOTO COURTESY OF PAN AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF OREGON Seattle Metro THURSDAY, JULY 19 SUMMER PICNIC AT VOLUNTEER PARK: Grab the kids, a picnic basket and a blanket. Come to Volunteer Park for this free event with live music, fantastic food carts, lawn games, and free ice cream while it lasts. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. FRIDAY – SUNDAY, JULY 20 – 22 BITE OF SEATTLE: Voted Best Food Festival 2016 & 2017, the Al- bert Lee Appliance Bite of Seattle is Seattle’s original food & bev- erage showcase featuring more than 60 restaurants and pop-up vendors, craft beer and cider tasting, more than 90 live bands, kids’ activities. Free admission. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and Sat- urday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. SATURDAY, JULY 21 ELKS ANNUAL CAR SHOW: Bremerton Elks Annual Car Show. Open to the public. Fun for the whole family, over 200 classic cars on display, food will be available and this is fun for all ages. 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Bremerton Elks Lodge, 4131 Pine Rd. NE, Bremer- ton. See Community Calendar on page 5 View the Community Calendar and regularly updated News Briefs for Seattle and Portland at Urban League of Portland to Host 2018 Equal Opportunity Dinner Second Annual Pan African Festival of Oregon Will Take Place Aug. 11 Oregon’s second annual Pan African Festival (PAF) will take place from 12 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at Pio- neer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland. PAF is a celebration of the resilience, strength and influence of Pan Africans (Africans, Caribbean and African Americans) in Oregon. It will include live en- tertainment, cultural foods, arts and crafts, and much more. PAF emphasizes promoting health equity, pro- viding employment and educational opportunities, and building community awareness. These are essen- tial components to empower Pan Africans and their allies to pursue policy changes which shift social and other determinants of health. PAF is dedicated to pro- viding the necessary space to talk about, and fight for, social justice. Admission is free. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, visit http://www.panafri- canfestivalor.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/ events/915840078585856/. Each year, the Urban League of Portland holds the Equal Opportunity Dinner (EOD) to showcase its pro- grams and services to help build financial stability, promote self-care and awareness, and provide access to employment, affordable housing, quality schools, or even the basic opportunities to succeed like food and health care. Also, the organization takes this time to honor extraordinary people that have helped em- power and change lives in Oregon. This year’s event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The event will comprise of traditional African drumming, music from local artists, presentations from local leaders, networking during cocktails and dinner. Also, it’s an opportunity for the community to provide financial sponsorship at this important oc- casion to support the continuous efforts of the Urban League to help empower African Americans and oth- ers to achieve equality in education, health, housing, and economic stability. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://ulpdx.org/event/equal-opportuni- ty-day-award-dinner/?event_date=2018-09-11. Volun- teer and sponsorship opportunities are also avail- able. City of Gresham Accepting Applications for Arts and Culture Grants The City of Gresham’s Arts and Cultural Assistance Grant Program aids Gresham-based programs that enrich the arts, culture and heritage of the communi- ty. Applications are now open for fiscal year 2018-19 and are due by 9 a.m. on Aug. 31. Grants are available to nonprofit organizations physically located within Gresham city limits and to Gresham residents who have partnered with a qual- ifying nonprofit. Proposals should address at least one of the Grant Program objectives, which include exposure to art, particularly for families and chil- dren; collaboration between artists and community organizations; and enhancement of Gresham’s arts and culture organizations and/or individual artists. Grant categories include performing arts, festivals and parades, folk arts, literature, media arts, visual arts, museum exhibits and classes, and the heritage and preservation of Gresham’s history. Applicants are required to describe the public pur- pose, public benefit, their project management expe- rience and submit a detailed budget with their appli- cation. A volunteer committee, including a Gresham See Briefs on page 5
