Page 4 The Skanner Portland & Seattle June 21, 2023
Events & Announcements
News
Community
Calendar 2023
Portland Metro
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 6 – 9 PM
THE VIBE: The Vibe exist to connect, gather, and yield value to
the black professional network in Portland, OR. Being an under-
serviced minority group in the area, the goals are to strengthen,
highlight, and grow. 115 Southeast 9th Ave
FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 10 AM – 8 PM
PHOTO COURTESY OF PP&R
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY WEEKEND SHOPPING: This exclusive
event welcomes our community members access to the Nike
Company Store. Access to the store allows guests to receive
40% discount on most merchandise in the store. This summer
you will be allowed a one time pass between June 22 -25. Don’t
miss this opportunity to attend. Nike Company Store, 3485
Southwest Knowlton Road
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 12 – 2 PM
Portland Parks & Rec’s Summer Free For All
Free Lunch + Play Kickoff Event June 29
Free outdoor movies and concerts in Portland’s parks make their return this summer, along with the Free Lunch + Play series, cultural
celebrations, and more. To welcome them back, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) presents the Summer Free For All Free Lunch +
Play Kickoff Celebration at lunchtime on Thursday, June 29 at K h unamokwst Park from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Get summer started with
meals for youth, free arts and music activities, games, and an exciting musical performance by Triple Rainbow. It’s free and fun for all.
COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM: the objective of this class is to edu-
cate and engae youth and their familied in the process if chick-
en processing while fostering a sense of community and pro-
moting sustainable and inclusive food systems. 5015 NE Martin
Luther King Jr Blvd
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 5 – 9 PM
SOMETHING TRUE: A potluck dinner, brief meditation & circle up
to talk, share & check-in. Great food, great people & authentic
open sharing. 17310 NE 125th St
SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 7 PM
Portland & Seattle
News Briefs
Annual City-Wide Mall Challenge
Blood Drive Kicks Off
Four Portland Metropolitan malls are gearing up
for a little friendly competition during the American
Red Cross Cascades City-Wide Mall Challenge blood
drive, Friday, June 30 and Monday, July 3 between
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the following locations:
• Clackamas Town Center (Community Room near
“Buckle”) Sponsor Code: mallchallenge
• Lloyd Center (2nd Level Vacant Storefront Center
of Mall near Torrid) Sponsor Code: LloydCenter-
Mall
• Washington Square (Vacant Storefront between
Apple Store and Abercrombie & Fitch) Sponsor
Code: WashingtonSquare
• Pioneer Place (Vacant Storefront Space 1053 Base-
ment Level next to Food Court) Sponsor Code: Pio-
neerPlacePDX
“Shoppers will have an opportunity for some big
savings in the way of lives with their blood donation,”
says Angel Montes, Regional Executive, American
Red Cross. “A single donation can help save more than
one life.”
Unfortunately, the American Red Cross often sees
blood supplies dwindle during summer months as
people head out of town. “When schools let out and
families set off on vacation, we typically see a decline
in donors, often leading to a seasonal blood shortage,”
Montes says.
Visit RedCrossBlood.org then enter the sponsor
code above for the mall of your choice and make your
appointment today.
The mall to collect the most blood donations will re-
ceive a trophy and bragging rights.
My Race, My Way Virtual 5k Raises
Funds to Support Survivors of
Domestic Violence
Through the months of July and August 2023, Brad-
ley Angle is teaming up with Gone For A Run to host
a virtual 5k fundraiser for survivors of domestic vio-
lence in Multnomah County.
By registering for this race, you will automati-
cally be entered to win an e-bike from Gladys Bikes
valued at over $3,000. (Restrictions apply). You will
also receive an exclusively designed race t-shirt and
have the opportunity to choose from their local gym
sponsors to complete the race at their facilities. The
My Race, My Way Virtual 5k can be completed via
walking, running, biking/skating/rollerblading, or
swimming.
View https://www.goneforarun.com/virtual-race-
my-race-my-way-5k-2023/myr-0001.html for more
information and to register.
Thursdays On The Plaza Opens Its
Second Season
Montavilla Farmers Market (MFM) brings back
Thursdays on the Plaza, a mid-week Stark Street
farmers market that features a sampling of farm-di-
rect products, live music performances, and a local
brewery beer garden.
Thursdays on the Plaza will be open every Thurs-
day July-September 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Monta-
villa plaza on SE 79th and SE Stark Street. Community
members will find farm-direct fruits and vegetables,
frozen kulfi and ice pops, sweet and savory baked
goods, and fresh flowers from six farms and food
businesses. The plaza will also host live music and a
beer garden throughout the season.
Opening day on July 6 will include live jazz music
from Tyler Waltner Trio and a collaboration between
Kulfi PDX and Threshold Brewing and Blending, and
yes it includes dunking popsicles in beer.
New This Year: Power of Produce (POP) Club on
Thursdays! Thanks to a SE Uplift community grant,
kids ages 2-12 will receive $3 in POP Bucks at the info
booth to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables from
farmers. This program encourages kids to do their
own shopping and eat more fresh produce.
Bill Kombol Awarded Martin Luther
King Medal of Distinguished Service
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn on
Tuesday awarded Bill Kombol with the Martin Luther
King Medal of Distinguished Service, an award that
recognizes individuals whose work has answered the
question asked by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “What
are you doing for others?”
Kombol has worked hard to protect and preserve
the history of his community and ensure its vitality
for future generations.
“I am pleased to honor Bill for his decades of service
to Southeast King County, particularly for his great
contributions to historic preservation,” Dunn said.
“Without him, many stories from the Enumclaw and
Black Diamond communities would have been for-
gotten and lost forever. Today we thank Bill for the
countless hours and passion he has poured into his
volunteerism.”
Kombol has spent much of his adult life seeking to
trace, document, and protect the history of his com-
munity, donating his free time to many local orga-
nizations, including the Black Diamond Historical
Society, the Enumclaw Plateau Historical Society, the
King County Centennial Commission, the King Coun-
ty Rural Forest Commission, open space and parks
committees, and others.
PRIDE AFTERPARTY: Join us after the Beaverton Pride Festival
for food and drink specials, Karaokee, and giveaways! AG Sports
Bar, 14342 Southwest Allen Boulevard
SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 7 – 10 PM
SPACEBUNZ COMEDY SHOW: Come see some of the best local and
national touring comedians! Space Room Lounge, 4800 South-
east Hawthorne Boulevard
SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 7 – 9 PM
PORTLAND POCASTERS: The Podcast Movement team will be in
Portland and we’re looking forward to hanging out with as many
podcasters as possible while we’re in town. 1411 NW Flanders St
THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1:15 PM
TEA TIME AND COLLABORATION: Facilitated by National Associa-
tion of Women Business Owners Oregon Chapter, collaboration
over coffee have never been this rewarding! This is the perfect
opportunity to connect more deeply with other NAWBO mem-
bers, to introduce new business professionals to the group,
or for prospective members to see what we’re all about. 4545
Southwest Angel Ave
SATURDAY, JULY 1, 8 – 9:30 AM
MORNIN’ MILES CLUB: Join us on the FIRST Saturday of each
month, April through September, at 8am at Foot Traffic Vancou-
ver for a run, walk, and party! It’s free! 305 Southeast Chkalov
Drive ##122
Seattle
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
HEALING A BROEKN SYSTEM: FILM SCREENING AND PANEL: 4 out
of 5 Washingtonians worry about being able to afford health
care and 1 in 4 are forced to skip their medications, cut pills in
half, or leave their prescriptions at the counter because they
can’t afford them. How did we get here? 1000 4th Ave
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
YERBANA YOGA IN THE PARK: This is a perfect opportunity to
connect with yourself and like-minded individuals in one of our
city’s most iconic locations, Gas Works Park. Come experience
the benefits of yoga and Yerba Mate with a stunning view of the
Seattle skyline. 2101 North Northlake Way
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 7:30 - 9 PM
CAPOEIRA CLASSES: Experience the rhythm, strength, and grace
of Brazilian Capoeira. Join us for dynamic classes that blend
martial arts, dance, and culture. 12524 Lake City Way NE
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 11 AM – 6 PM
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION: 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
at Othello Park loaded with great Soul Food, Entertainment for
the whole family, and Free activities. 4351 South Othello St
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 4 – 9 PM
NIGHT MARKET: Experience the vibrant spirit of our local com-
munity as we celebrate diversity, culture & creativity! Immerse
yourself in community spirit! 16222 Northeast 8th Str