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Page 4 The Skanner Portland & Seattle March 23, 2022 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2022 Portland Metro THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 6 – 7:30 PM IGNITE YOUR INNER LIGHT(S): For all those who would like to learn more about light therapy! Past, present, and future light users are WELCOME! All attendees will receive a complimentary light therapy session! 1601 Broadway St., Vancouver. SUNDAY MORNING CARTOONS: Kids and kids at heart are wel- come to join us as we recreate the classic Saturday morning ex- perience: Sitting in front of a huge screen full of cartoons while shoveling spoonfuls of sugar into your face. The 4th Wall PDX, 1445 SE Hawthorne Blvd. SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM FREE PAINTING CLASSES: This online class is open for all ages. We will be doing a painting on nature and learn how to blend colors. For a list of necessary supplies and class dates, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/painting-classes-teens-adults- portland-tickets-271945425087. SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 9:30 – 10:30 AM FEED ME: Customers often ask which plants should be fertilized in the garden, how frequently to feed them, and which products to use. Learn about different fertilizer choices and how to use them based on the needs of various outdoor plants. Dennis’ 7 Dees Vancouver Garden Center, 10006 Mill Plain Blvd., Vancou- ver. SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 3 – 4 PM MARCH HOUSEPLANT SWAP: Any and all indoor plants are welcome, from common finds to coveted collector vari- eties, but please keep in mind that this is an event about exchanging plants and knowledge, not cash. Cornell Farm, 8212 SW Barnes Rd. MONDAY, MARCH 29, 6 – 7: 30 PM BEYOND RECREATION: CLIMATE, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND THE URBAN LANDSCAPE AHEAD: Join Vivek Shandas & CNE Corbin as they discuss how parks can adapt to better serve the critical needs wrought by climate change. Online, free, register at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-recreation-climate-social-jus- tice-and-the-urban-landscape-ahead-tickets-273012235947. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 7 – 9 PM FREE PORTLAND ABLETON USER GROUP: Join us for a fun night of live electronics and Ableton discussions. Mari, will be per- forming live using looping features in Ableton 11. Bring your tracks for our “Pass the Aux” session. Register at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/portland-ableton-user-group-pres- ents-mari-sullivan-tickets-297575374957. Champion Sound Mu- sic Production School, 1535 SE 9th Ave. #107. SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 4 – 5:30 PM FREE HOT YOGA: FREE YOGA! Every first Saturday of the month, come enjoy a FREE Hot 90 yoga class! Space is limited to 30 people, so the best way to guarantee your spot in class is to register ahead of time. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-hot- yoga-class-tickets-259739296227. Bonfire Hot Yoga, 3665 SW Hall Blvd. SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 10:30 – 11:30 AM BUNNY CARES SPRING PHOTOS- In partnership with Autism Speaks, families are invited to spend quality time with the Easter Bunny, without the sensory distractions of normal mall hours. For more info go to www.shopwashingtonsquare.com 9585 SW Washington Square Rd. Bunny Garden, is in Summit Court by Pottery Barn. Seattle SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1 – 2 PM SEATTLE LATINX BOOKCLUB: When teen social activist and his- tory buff Kezi Smith is killed under mysterious circumstances after attending a social justice rally, her devastated sister Happi and their family are left reeling in the aftermath. Join us in com- munidad & discussion of One of the Good Ones by Maika Moulite & Maritza Moulite. Central Cafe and Juice Bar. 2509 E Cherry St. SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2 – 4:30 PM THE ROADSHOW: The Roadshow is for emerging creatives pur- suing a career in music, entertainment, and creative industries. We invite participants to engage directly with their local cre- ative economy to network and learn about the wide range of career opportunities available in music including performance, management, arts administration, journalism, and more. KEXP, 472 1st Ave. N. See Community Calendar on page 5 PHOTO PHOTO BY THOMAS ARMELI SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 8 AM – 2 PM Spring Has Sprung at the Japanese Garden In the Portland Japanese Garden, the arrival of spring has been accompanied by the steady bloom of cherry blossoms. The delicate and ephemeral beauty of these cherished trees is stirring, and our Yoshino and Weeping Cherry trees will soon glow with joyful white and pink colors. What better place to come embrace the start of a new season then at Portland Japanese Garden? The above photo taken this week provides a view of Flat Garden raked gravel and weeping cherry. Portland News Briefs Morrison Bridge Work Will Require Weekend Ramp Closure A painting project on the Morrison Bridge will im- pact westbound traffic traveling from I-5 south this weekend. Beginning March 26 the westbound ramp from I-5 south to westbound downtown will close as early as 5 a.m. on Saturday and reopen by 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 27. The ramp will close to allow a painting contractor working for Multnomah County to set up a work plat- form under the bridge. Drivers can take the I-5 southbound exit to Belmont Street eastbound and come back across the Morrison Bridge westbound as an alternative route. Only one westbound lane will be open on the bridge this week- end. The westbound lane closure from the east entrance to the bridge at SE Grand Ave. to SW 2nd Ave. down- town remains closed through the end of the month for construction. Over the river the outside (north) westbound lane is also closed on the bridge. Except for this weekend, two westbound lanes are normally open across the river. Steel bridges are repainted to prevent structural steel from corroding and losing strength. The project will identify and repair areas of steel that have cor- roded. Work will continue in 2023. Multnomah County maintains the Morrison Bridge and five other Willamette River bridges. For more in- formation, visit www.multco.us/morrisonpaint. Portland Parks & Rec Recruiting High School Freshmen Students for the EAGLE Caddie Program Portland students currently enrolled as ninth grad- ers are encouraged to apply for the EAGLE Caddie Program. The Early Adventures in Golf for a Lifetime of Enjoyment program is a cooperative venture be- tween Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), the West- ern Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation, and public and private high schools located within the City of Portland. Students who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), female/non-binary, and/or immi- grants or refugees are encouraged to apply. Students’ family household income must not exceed $75,000 per year. “The EAGLE caddie program offers valuable work experience and a pathway to higher education for young lower-income Portlanders, says Portland Parks Commissioner Carmen Rubio. “I applaud Port- land Parks & Recreation for facilitating this fabu- lous program and encourage all eligible high school ninth-graders to apply.” Scholarship opportunities may be available to EA- GLE participants. Since 1989, more than 70 students have received full tuition and housing via the Evans Scholarship. The award is supported by the West- ern Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation and valued at more than $100,000 over four years. PP&R EAGLE Caddie Program participants may become eli- gible to apply for the scholarship. Students do not need experience in the game of golf to apply as an EAGLE caddie. Qualified students are paid an hourly wage as golf caddies on Portland Parks Golf courses. EAGLE caddies receive work credit hours with mentors who monitor students’ progress and help guide their success. The deadline for EAGLE applications is May 13, 2022. For more information on the program and to apply, please go to portland.gov/parks/sports/ea- gle or contact PP&R Golf Program Manager Vincent Johnson at vincent.johnson@portlandoregon.gov or (503) 318-1432. Vancouver Begins Nationwide Search For Next Police Chief March 1, the City of Vancouver launched a nation- wide recruitment process to hire Vancouver’s next police chief. To understand the community’s needs and expecta- tions for its next police chief, the City has developed a survey to gather information regarding the attri- butes and leadership qualities the community values. The feedback will be used to help identify a pool of candidates that reflect the needs of the communi- ty. The anonymous survey is located at https://www. beheardvancouver.org/police-chief-recruitment and is open through April 15. If online access is not avail- able, community members are encouraged to contact the City at 360-487-8712 to receive a paper copy by mail. The city has contracted with Bob Murray and Asso- ciates to help manage the national recruitment and hiring process, with the goal of an appointment in June. Find the latest information about the recruit- ment process, including the position description, at www.cityofvancouver.us/chief-recruitment. The City is seeking a new chief due to the recent re- tirement announcement from Chief James McElvain. Chief McElvain is working with the City to ensure a smooth transition before his June 30 retirement date. Grandparents and Other Older Relatives Raising Children Invited to New Caregiving Series Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas coun- ties are partnering to host a new learning series for grandparents and older relatives raising children. This free three-part series will provide a safe and welcoming space for caregivers to connect with each See Briefs on page 5
