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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