Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The skanner. (Portland, Or.) 1975-2014 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 13, 2021)
October 13, 2021 The Skanner Portland & Seattle Page 5 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2021 cont’d from pg 4 behavioral, working, and more. How can you possibly be pre- pared for all of them? Join us for a practical, data-driven take on how to master the interview. Workshop is online. Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bolywelch-101-interview-work- shop-tickets-164567873941. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 7:30 – 9 PM HOCUS LIVE READING: TALISMAN: Join Portland’s best-publicized secret society for an evening of prose, poetry, and arcane ritu- als. Proof of vaccination required for attendance. Rose City Book Pub, 1329 NE Fremont St. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 7 – 8:30 PM PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED AN EVENING WITH DAVE DAHL: Meet the founder of Dave’s Killer Bread. Hear his story, learn the steps to his success, and leave inspired to let nothing stand in your way. Doors open at 6 p.m. Come with questions for a Q&A at the end. Free and open to the public. PSU, 2828 S Corbett Ave. Portraits in Motion Hip Hop Dance group Kutt-n-Up performs at Pier 62 on Tuesday October 12, during Portraits in Motion, part of the Spotlight on the Waterfront series. Portraits in Motion featured 4 performances by Robbie Moore, Tracey Wong, Kutt-n-Up and dancers Marco Farroni, Nia-Amina Minor, and Akoiya Harris performing a piece created by award winning choreographer Dani Tirrell. Spotlight on the Waterfront hosts local artists in the late afternoon on Tuesdays and Fridays 3pm-5pm at Pier 62. Check out their website for upcoming events. https://waterfrontparkseattle.org/events/ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 8 – 9 PM POWER HOUR: a pop-up drag show featuring dynamic queer performers from around Oregon! Register at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/power-hour-drag-show-tickets-170167466473 Local Lounge, 3536 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 6 – 9 PM I AM ENOUGH: Join us for an evening of art, delicious food & drinks specials by Hidden House Market and a rare performance by NeoFlow Coach! Hidden House Market, 100 W 13th St. Briefs cont’d from pg 4 In Response, Sierra Club Oregon Chapter Chair Tom Lum Forest Released the Following Statement: “We appreciate Rep. Schrader’s recognition of the severity of the climate crisis, but what communities in Oregon need is bold and immediate action, not ex- pressions of sympathy. “More important than recognizing that existential threat of climate change is taking immediate action to tackle it, and that will only happen if House Demo- crats including Schrader unite in support of immedi- ate passage of President Biden’s Build Back Better Act. The costs of inaction on climate change outweigh, by orders of magnitude, investments in bold and neces- sary action to tackle this crisis. “We urge Rep. Schrader to come out in support of full passage of the transformational climate action and healthy communities policies in the Build Back Better Act, including clean energy tax credits, the Clean Electricity Performance Program, restoration of safeguards for the Arctic Refuge, a Civilian Cli- mate Corps, a fee on methane polluters, eliminating fossil fuel subsidies and much more.” Last Call for Applications for Disney Dreamers Academy Teen Mentorship Program The deadline to apply for Disney Dreamers Acad- emy, an inspiring and transformational mentorship program for high school students, is fast approach- ing. The application period closes Oct. 31, 2021, as planners continue to set the stage for the popular program to return to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida March 3-6, 2022. Program applicants must answer essay questions about their personal journeys and dreams for the future. Students are selected based on a combination of attributes, including strong character, a positive attitude and determination to achieve their dreams. Students must be enrolled in high school in the conti- nental United States and from ages 13-19 to be eligible for consideration. A parent or guardian accompanies each student on the trip. Disney Dreamers Academy is focused on challeng- ing young people to relentlessly pursue their dreams through the “Be 100” campaign – to be positive, to be “all in” and to apply lessons from their experience to help relentlessly pursue their dreams and make a dif- ference in the lives of others. This motto is inspired by the powerful impact Disney Dreamers Academy has made on graduates who have gone on to become doctors, nurses, engineers, pilots, journalists and more. For more information or to apply visit Disney- DreamersAcademy.com. Seattle News Briefs City of Seattle and Partners Launch High-Capacity Fixed Vaccination Hub in Downtown Seattle and Mobile Teams The City of Seattle and partners’ initial fall and win- ter vaccination plans will ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccinations for remaining unvaccinated individuals, kids 5-11 once they become eligible, and individuals eligible for boosters. The plan will sup- plement existing public health, health care, and phar- macy capacity. Later in October, the City will launch a high-capacity Downtown Seattle Vaccination Hub at the Amazon Meeting Center, as well as one to two Seattle Fire Department (SFD) Mobile Vaccination Teams (MVT). These two efforts will be able to pro- vide approximately 10,000 vaccinations per week, with the ability to surge capacity if needed. The City of Seattle vaccination efforts will offer first, second, and booster doses, and will offer a combination of Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, and Pfizer. Proof of insurance and identification are not required; proof of vaccination is recommended for those receiving second or booster doses. Details, including hours of operation and which vaccine(s) is offered, are available at www.seattle. gov/vaccine. Seattle King County NAACP To Mark 108th Anniversary With “Freedom Fund” Celebration The Seattle King County branch of the NAACP will celebrate its 108th anniversary this month with “Freedom Fund: Living the Legacy,” a digital week of giving from Oct. 18 to 22 followed by a live communi- ty event on Saturday Oct. 23. This week-long digital celebration is free and open to the public. Starting Monday, Oct. 18, the branch will be sharing videos that tell the story of where we’ve been, where we are, and where we are going as we strive to live the legacy of those that came before. Then, on Saturday, October 23 at 1 p.m., they will be broadcasting a live event from the studios of Michael B. Maine in Seat- tle’s Pioneer Square, featuring Seattle King County NAACP leadership and Representative Kirsten Har- ris-Talley. The Seattle King County branch of the NAACP was founded on October 23, 1913 – just four years after the national NAACP opened its offices in New York. The public is invited to attend, at no cost, this cele- bration of the history of civil rights and your NAACP. Register and learn more at fundraiser.support/ NAACPFreedomFund2021. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 11 AM - 12:30 PM JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Interested families and stu- dents of all ages are invited to attend Jesuit’s virtual Open House from 11 am 12:30 pm. All 8th graders are invited to attend our in-person Open House by appointment, 1-5 pm. 8th graders who are unable to attend the in-person tours are invited to our Vir- tual Open House. For registration and more info: https://www. jesuitportland.org/admissions/discover-jesuit/open-house. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 3 – 6 PM TRUNK OR TREAT: We will have a socially distanced Trunk or Treat event for all ages. Pumpkin decorating, candy, games, a costume contest (starts at 4:15 p.m.), music by the Rose City Trombones, and a pet parade! 6801 SW Sunset Hwy. Seattle SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 11 AM - 5 PM SEATTLE SOUL: The Friends of Waterfront Seattle invite you to come see performances by Seattle soul musicians Tiffany Wil- son and Lady A with opening acts DJ Vitamin D, and Zhanea June with Funk E Fusion and her special guests Shelby Poole and Ava- lon Townsend. Enjoy live music, eats from local food trucks, and all the sights and sounds of Seattle’s waterfront. Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 7 – 10 PM HOWL NIGHTS: The Shed presents a series of multi-disciplinary art events on Friday Nights through the month of October in- cluding dance, music, film, and interactive art. This event is free, and RSVP-only. To sign up, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ howl-nights-tickets-169681135845. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound Names New President, CEO Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound (BBBSPS) Monday introduced Alonda Williams as their new President and CEO of the organization. Williams holds a personal commitment to youth development and is passionate about service and making a positive impact in the community. She has a demonstrated history of building great teams and eq- uitable organizations, while being a motivating and principled leader. Williams has also been a Big Sister through BBBS, so has witnessed first-hand the impor- tance of lifting up and empowering the next genera- tion to reach their full potential. “I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to lead this amazing organization at such a pivotal time in our region,” said Williams. “Now more than ever, young people need the support and guidance of caring mentors. I am deeply committed to remov- ing barriers and ensuring that all young people can reach their fullest potential. Together with the BBB- SPS community of staff, volunteers, and partners, we will work earnestly toward a future where all youth can thrive.”
