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Page 4 The Skanner October 10, 2018 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2018 brought to you by Visit us at a store near you Portland Metro FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 ‘FEAR ICONS’ BOOK LAUNCH: “Who are we to each other when we’re afraid?” Kisha Lewellyn Schlegel asks in Fear Icons, her moving essay collection. From Trump to the Virgin Mary, Darth Vader to the Dalai Lama, Schlegel turns cultural criticism per- sonal with bracing intelligence and vulnerability as she explores what it means to be human, a woman, an artist, and a parent. From 7 – 9 p.m., Mother Foucault’s Bookshop, 523 SE Morrison. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 CELEBRATE SANCTUARY – STAND UP FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR: Faith leaders, leading Portland musicians and community leaders will host this benefit concert to defeat Ballot Measure 105 and up- hold 31-year-old anti-racial profiling law and sanctuary status. Rally and benefit concert will be held from 6-8 p.m. at Augusta- na Lutheran Church, 2710 NE 14th Ave. MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 AN EVENING WITH TEDDY ROOSEVELT: Join the Oregon Historical Society for an evening of living history at a free public event as part of the sixth annual Teddy Roosevelt’s Oregon Roadshow. Nationally acclaimed TR recreator Joe Wiegand will convince you that you are in the presence of our twenty-sixth president! Free admission, 7 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1126 SW Park Ave. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 D’MARGINALIZING THE MARGINS - A SPOTLIGHT ON EQUITY IN THEATER: Artists who live and work in the margins of main- stream theatre will talk about obstacles and perseverance in an inspiring and transformative conversation. Free admission, from 7 -9 p.m. at The Old Church Concert Hall, 1422 SW 11th Ave. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 9TH ANNUAL TREE SUMMIT: Guest speakers will share the lat- est science of our city’s trees, and tree inventory results will be revealed, highlighting rare finds and surprises. The summit in- cludes a volunteer networking lunch where you will learn about ways to get more involved in caring for Portland’s trees. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mt. Scott Community Center, 5530 SE 72nd Ave. FRIDAY – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 - 20 2ND ANNUAL EAST PORTLAND ARTS & LITERARY FESTIVAL: Cele- brate artists of color! The festival will feature interactive per- formances, workshops, a book and craft fair, kid-friendly activi- ties, and more. 6 -10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Saturday, PCC Southeast, 2305 SE 82nd Ave. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 ETHOS MUSIC OPEN HOUSE: Ethos is welcoming fall by opening its doors to the community and Ethos’ loyal constituency of par- ents, students, instructors, and alums! Appetizers and refresh- ments will be served, and students provide the entertainment. 3 – 6 p.m., Ethos Music Center, 2 North Killingsworth St. Seattle Metro SATURDAY – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 - 14 SEATTLE ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR: Dealers from across the U.S., England, Canada and beyond selling thousands of collectible books, prints, maps, manuscripts, autographs, photographs, posters, postcards, fine bindings and more in all price ranges. Tickets $5 at the door, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 DIWALI: LIGHTS OF INDIA: This celebration showcases the arts and culture of India, adapted from Diwali, the most popular an- nual autumn celebration in India. The indoor festival, free and suitable for all ages, attracts audiences from far and wide to converge in Seattle Center for a memorable afternoon of joy, conviviality and cultural experiences that are exuberantly Indi- an. Starts at noon, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street. PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 PLACEMAKING INFO SESSION: This gathering (for people of color only) is designed to share tools, resources, strategies for thriv- ing in our communities and in our places. Help create a brave space to talk about race and place and how we can leverage our resources to build place-based empowerment. Appetizers provided. From 6 – 7:30 at Solae’s Lounge, 1801 NE Alberta. Total Experience Gospel Choir Pastor Patrinell Wright, the director of The Total Experience Gospel Choir performs during the 45th Anniversary and final concert of the choir Oct. 7 at the Moore Theatre. Current choir members and alumni and the Black Nativity Choir celebrated 45 years of singing and service to the community. The event paid special tribute to Pastor Wright’s 45 years as the choir director. The Total Experience Gospel Choir performed in over 30 states and 22 countries, sang back-up for artists like Dave Matthews and Ann Wilson of Heart and sang for Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Portland News Briefs Augustana Lutheran Church Hosts Benefit Concert to Defeat Ballot Measure 105 Augustana Lutheran Church will hold a rally and benefit concert to defeat Measure 105, ‘Celebrate Sanctuary, Stand Up for Your Neighbor,’ from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 14 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 2710 NE 14th Ave. in Portland. In July of this year, 30 of Portland’s leading jazz musicians gathered with 700 friends at Augustana to raise close to $10,000 for the legal defense of those being separated from their children and imprisoned at the borders. On Sunday, faith leaders, leading Portland musi- cians and community leaders will host “Celebrate Sanctuary, Stand Up for Your Neighbor,” a benefit concert to defeat Ballot Measure 105 and uphold the 31-year-old anti-racial profiling and sanctuary status law. Co-sponsors include Ecumenical Ministries of Ore- gon, CAUSA and many others. For more info and to reserve parking, call (503) 757- 3697. Oct. 16 is Oregon’s Voter Registration Deadline for the Nov. 6 General Election Multnomah County reminds voters that Oct. 16 is the voter registration deadline for the November 6 General Election. Oregon voters can register to vote online at sos.oregon.gov. To register to vote online an eligible voter must have a valid Oregon driver’s license, permit, or ID card. The online registration deadline is 11:59 PM on Oct. 16. Voters can also register to vote on paper with an Oregon Voter Registration Card. Registration cards can be found at the elections office, Oregon DMV, post office, or public library. The deadline for mailing the Oregon Voter Registration Card is a USPS postmark of October 16. Voters can register to vote in person at the Mult- nomah County Duniway-Lovejoy Elections Building at 1040 SE Morrison Street, Portland OR 97214. The Multnomah Duniway-Lovejoy Elections Building will be open extended hours – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. -- on October 16. Multnomah County Elections can accept voter registrations from any Oregon resident. Ballots for the November 6 General Election will be mailed to voters beginning Oct. 17. Voters who will be away from home on election day should contact the elections office to request an absentee ballot as soon as possible. Voters can check their registration status online at www.oregonvotes.gov/myvote. Registered voters who have moved need to update their voter registration information online or fill out a new Or- egon Voter Registration Card. Multnomah County Elections will open an addi- tional location in Gresham for this election. The Vot- ing Center Express will be open Oct. 22 – Nov. 6 inside the Multnomah County East Building. Voters will be able to replace a lost ballot, get help voting, ask ques- tions, or vote in person at the Voting Center Express in downtown Gresham. Main office: Multnomah County Duniway-Lovejoy Elections Building 1040 SE Morrison Street, Portland OR 97214 Gresham location: Open Oct. 22, 2018 – Nov. 6, 2018 Voting Center Express at the Multnomah County East Building 600 NE 8th Street, Gresham OR 97030 Phone: 503-988-3720 Email: elections@multco.us Website: www.mcelections.org Albina Soul Revue Spotlights Unsung Heroes of Portland’s Soul Scene On Nov. 16, World Arts Foundation, Inc. will host a one-night soul revue at the Alberta Rose Theater. The show spotlights the unsung heroes of 1970s-era Albina soul music, including Shirley Nanette, Gregg Smith, and the Legendary Beyons. Portland funk scene staple Tony Ozier will head up a talented back- ing band, with Calvin Walker hosting the proceed- ings. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. (doors at 6:30) Nov. 16 at Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta St. Tickets are $25 advance, $30 at the door. Tickets avail- able for advance purchase at www.albertarosethe- atre.com. Mayor Durkan and City Attorney Holmes Condemn ‘Public Charge’ Proposal Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and City Attorney Pete Holmes condemned the Trump administration’s pro- posed “public charge” regulations announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. These pro- posed rules would effectively impose an income test on immigrants and their families applying for green cards, forcing them to choose between reuniting with their loved ones and accessing crucial government services like health care, housing assistance, and oth- er public benefits. “Time and again, we have seen this administration continue their cruel, divisive and unlawful attacks on our immigrant and refugee neighbors,” said May- or Durkan. “Their actions today are no exception: This new public charge determination is dangerous for our communities and our City.”
