Page 4 The Skanner Portland & Seattle December 21, 2022
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 11 AM – 12 PM
WOMEN’S NEW MOON HEART SPACE: where women of all back-
grounds and belief systems are welcomed to share and experi-
ence from the Heart. The intention is to provide a safe space for
participants to honor the Sacred by moving beyond the mind
and into the heart. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-new-
moon-heart-space-portland-tickets-473507703287?aff=ebdssb-
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 10 – 11:30 AM
PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED
CHRISTMAS EVE STORY TIME: Literacy Lady will be reading books
like Nibbles Christmas and offer a fun craft to take home. Come
dance to Jingle Bell Rock and hear some stories to kick off the
holiday weekend! The REC Room in Hammer +Jacks 6406 South-
east Foster Rd
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 4 – 7 PM
Dancing Again
Northwest Tap Connection dance studio took to the stage for the first time since March 2020. Students and instructors of all ages and
experience performed to sold out audiences on Decemeber 16 and 17 at Seattle’s Carco Theatre stage in Renton.
UGLY SWEATER HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS PARTY: Being alone for the
holidays is not an option. As a melting pot, Portland has a large
number of transplants that have moved here without friends or
family. But you’re not alone! We’ve created a safe space to meet
a few new people, play some games, listen to music and chill on
Christmas Day. The Suite Spot PDX, 24 Northwest 2nd Ave
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 9 PM
Care for When It’s Cold
With bitter cold forecast to arrive in Multnomah
County on Wednesday night, Chair Deborah Kafoury
declared a state of emergency starting Tuesday, Dec.
20, to alert the public to the life-threatening tempera-
tures and give the County maximum flexibility to re-
spond.
The County and the City of Portland and their ser-
vice provider partners will open four severe weath-
er shelters from 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, for
as long as conditions require. No one will be turned
away.
All sites will welcome pets and will be accessible
to people with disabilities. Free transportation to
warming shelters will be available by calling 2-1-1.
The National Weather Service is predicting lows
reaching 15 degrees Fahrenheit beginning Wednes-
day evening with a potential windchill in East County
nearing zero to minus 2 degrees. Forecasts for later
in the week show a risk of freezing rain.
The Joint Office of Homeless Services will continue
its enhanced crisis street outreach efforts, working
with mutual aid groups and its contracted outreach
providers to provide
cold-weather
survival
gear and information
about shelters.
“Declaring a state of
emergency doesn’t just
enhance the tools we
have to plan, coordinate
and gather the addition-
al resources with severe
weather bearing down
on us. It also signals to
our community that the
conditions we expect
are legitimately danger-
ous and life threaten-
ing,” Chair Kafoury said.
“Please check in with
your neighbors often,
share information, and
volunteer or donate if
you’re able.”
The County and City
lead the group of agen-
cies working together to
support severe weather
shelters, and City and
County leaders meet dai-
ly, consult experts, and
jointly determine wheth-
er shelters will open, us-
ing the most up-to-date
forecast from the Nation-
al Weather Service.
Check http://multco.us/
cold for the latest hours,
locations and updates as
conditions change.
DJ PAULY PRE-NEW YEAR’S EVE JAM NIGHT: Join us for a Pre-
New Year’s Eve Jam Night with Ponderosa house disc jockey -
DJ Pauly! He’ll be prepping everyone for the official 2023 New
Year’s Eve party with those hot beats, and dance floor favorites!
10350 N Vancouver WY
Stay Informed and
Check on Neighbors
Emergency
manag-
ers and the Multnomah
County Health Officer
are advising all com-
munity members to get
ready. Check on your
neighbors: Please knock
on the door, make the
call, let people know if
you’re going to the store,
and ask how you might
help.
TOODLE-OO 2022: Commemorate 2022 with us as we recount all
the events that made us laugh, cry and pull our hair out this
year! A fun evening full of toasts, drink specials, glitz & glamour!
Wear your most dazzling and sparkling outfit and be fabulous
with us! Olmstead 314 Broadway E
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 10 AM – 12 PM
NEW YEARS NATURE HIKE: Join us for a walk along a mile and a
half long loop trail through the forest and enjoy the view from
the top of the hill, including Mt. Hood to the east, Oxbow Region-
al Park, to the northeast alongside the serpentine Sandy River.
The walk is an easy-moderate walk. Scouters Mountain Nature
Park 11000 SE Honorable Wy
Seattle
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 4 PM
CHRISTMAS EVE LESSONS AND CAROLS: A family focused Christ-
mas Eve Service. We’ll sing the traditional Christmas Hymns and
hear the story. Come Rejoice! Saint Dunstan’s Church 722 North
145th St
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 8:45 – 10:45
CAROLS & CHRISTMAS SERVICE: The carols begin at 8:45 pm, with
the worship service at 9:00 pm. Admission is free. No tickets are
required. All are welcome at Redeemer. Church of the Redeemer
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 10 PM – 12 AM
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE: A beautiful tradition-
al service with music to celebrate the birth of Christ into the
world. The service includes music and candles. Saint Dunstan’s
Church 722 North 145th St
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 10 – 11:30 AM
ASTROLOGY FOR AUTHENTICITY: Astrology offers insight into
who you are and your purpose. Discover how to deepen your
connection to your authentic self through the stars. Join this on-
line class here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/astrology-for-au-
thenticity-finding-yourself-through-the-stars-seattle-tick-
ets-477831365477
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 6 – 10 PM
FUNKIN’ INTO THE NEW YEAR: Funk into the New Year with
funky, disco and soul house music all night!! Dress up in your
best funky outfits for prizes!! NO COVER. Peace of Mind Brewing
18411 Highway 99
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 7 – 10 PM
MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 6 – 6:30 PM
ORGAN MEDITATION: Organist John Stuntebeck will offer 30
minutes of drone-based improvisations on the Mighty Flentrop
from 6 to 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month, with
Cathedral Yoga following immediately at 6:30. Saint Mark’s Epis-
copal Cathedral 1245 10th Avenue E