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September 29th 2008
PAUL FLORES with AREA STUDENTS:

Come to this hiphop artist presentation with his local area students.

Monday 7 p.m.
@ Milagro Theatre,
525 SE Stark St.

For more info call 503-236-7253.
September 30th 2008
THE BLOOD OF JESUS SEMINAR:
The most famous man in history, with the biggest mystery.

Tuesday; 7- 8:45 p.m.
@ Irvington Village Community Center,
420 NE Mason St.

For more details call 503-282-1599

October 1st 2008
PLAN OVERLOOK'S NEWEST NEIGHBORHOOD PARK.
The Pittman Addition site will be the first hydropark in N. Portland.

Wednesday 6-8 p.m.
@ Historic Overlook House,
3839 N. Melrose Dr.

503-823-3520.
October 2nd 2008
OLD TOWN/CHINATOWN COMMUNITY EXHIBIT
Celebration of significant milestones for the Old Town and Chinatown neighborhood.

Thursday 5-8 p.m.
In the Chinatown neighborhood, Downtown Portland
October 3rd 2008
Cervical Cancer Screening
OHSU Center for Womens Health

Friday 4:00pm to 8:00pm
7th Floor of the Peter O. Kohler Pavilion
@ OHSU Marquam Hill Campus

For More Info Call: 503-346-1212

October 3rd 2008
PENGUIN OKTOBERFEST
Clark College will host a family friendly festival for the public

Friday 4-8 p.m.
@ Clark College,
1 933 Fort Vancouver Way.

For more details call: 360-992-2921.
All of October's Weekends
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION BLOCK PARTY
*Historic Billy Web Elks Lodge*

6 N Tillamook Street

Saturdays & Sundays 7am to 4:30 pm

October 4th & 5th

October 11th & 12th

October 18th & 19th

October 25th & 26th

Food * Entertainment * Communtity Support

For more details Call: 503-753-9440

October 4th 2008
DJ CHEB 1 SABBAH LIVE PERFORMANCE
Musical adventure, global spiritualist and producer extraordinaire

Saturday 4:30p.m.
@ Music Millennium
3158 E.Burnside

For more info call: 503-231-8926
October 5th 2008
ST. FRANCIS CELEBRATES ALL ANIMALS
Two services.
First service 9 a.m.
Second service is at 10a.m.

Sunday @ Grace Memorial Episcopal Church,
1535 NE 17th
(between 16th & 17th on NE Weidler)

For more info call: 503-287-041 8 ext 102
October 8th & 9th 2008
The Other Black Northwest:
Beyond "Portland & Seattle"

An Illustrated Talk about African American History

Dr. Quintard Taylor Jr.

PSU Multicultural Center
Wednesday 5:30pm

WSU Vancouver Auditorium
Thursday 12:00pm

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

More Info: 360-258-3289
October 11th 2008


URBAN LEAGUE of PORTLAND

Presents: "Exercise your Voice/Exercise your Vote"

@ Concordia University

Saturday, Oct 11th from 3pm to 7pm

October 14th 2008


LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE!!


Remember today is the Last Day to Register to Vote!*

Go to your Local Post Office & Register

October 17th & 19th 2008


Mail in your Ballots for Nov 4th Election*


October 21st 2008

TEEN LOUNGE & HOMEWORK

For teen grade 6 thru 12

Get Homework help from trained staff

3:30 pm -- 5:30pm
A Belmont Library
1038 SE 39th Avenue

For more info call:
503-988-5382
October 21st 2008


URBAN LEAGUE EVENT


Dr. Jullianne Malveaux

A Brilliant Strong Beautiful Sista'

An Economist, Columist, President of Bennet College, in N Carolina

Delivers the Keynote Speech at the Urban Leagues Equal Opportunity Day Dinner
Tuesday, 5:30pm @ The Oregon Convention Center



The Urban League will also release their "State of Black Oregon Project"

& the Guest of Honor is Former Mayor Vera Katz

For more info call: 503-280-2611

October 23rd 2008


WHAT ABOUT BOYS?

How can we as a community and as individuals connect with boys and support them

@ Legacy Emanuel Childrens Hospital
Lorenzen Auditorium


$5.00 @ the Door

Call 503-878-7323

October 24th 2008


NORTHWEST WOMEN'S SHOW

16th Annual Show
250 Businesses & Services specifically for the needs of today's real women

@ the Oregon Convention Center

10am - 6pm

Adults $9
Seniors $7

October 25th 2008


10th ANNUAL HOMEWOWNERSHIP FAIR

Saturday, 10am to 2:30pm

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

@ Emanual Hospital Atrium
501 North Graham
October 25th 2008


PARKFEST

Come & Play and have your say
Workshops & Recreational Events.

@ University Park Community Center
9009 N. Foss Ave.

For more Info call: 503-823-7529

October 26th 2008


FESTIVAL OF FAITH

Religions of Portland gather for this Festival.

Workshops and display tables offering information

@ PSU Memorial Student Center
3rd Floor

9:30am - 5:00pm

For more info Call: 503-408-4857

October 30th 2008


Femme Fete 2008
Miller Nash - Attorneys At Law

5:30 to 8 pm
@ the Twist Gallery
30 NW 23rd Pl


http://www.twistonline.com
All During November


IFCC Performing Arts classes

Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center

Various days and times.

November 4th 2008


Mail your Voting Ballots before NOVEMBER 4th 2008



Go Vote!

Drop your Ballots off at any Oregon Library

Or your County Elections Office

Before 8:00 pm!

November 16th 2008

HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS BAZAAR

To benefit the American Cancer Society
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
@ Red Lion Jantzen Beach
909 N. Hayden Island Dr.

November 18th 2008


STUDENTS OF COLOR LUNCHEON

Bridging cultures and communities
This is a weeklong celebration
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
@ Clark College,
Penguin Union, Building Rm 161,
1933 FT Vancouver Way.

For more details call 360-992-2390

November 19th 2008


VEHICLE LAW CLASS FOR BICYCLISTS

Oregon’s vehicle laws from a bicyclist’s perspective
With bike lawyer Ray Thomas
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Bicycle Transp. Alliance,
233 NW 5th Ave.

Please call to pre-register. 503-226-0676

November 21st 2008


PRETTY GIRL HOLIDAY SALE

This will be the 10th year of featuring local artists and designers
Opening reception 6 p.m.
@ The Egg
534 SE Oak St.

November 22nd 2008


CHILDREN’S PEACE FAIR.

The 13th annual fair promoting nonviolence and peace making though music, story telling and creating art

12:30-3:30 p.m.
@ St. Andrew’s Catholic Church Comm. Center

NE 8th and Alberta

For more info call 503 232-0969 Ext 2

November 23rd 2008

WILD ARTS FESTIVAL

Portland Audubon Society’s holiday art and book event

Admission is $5. 16 and under free
11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
@ Montgomery Park
2701 NW Vaughn

For more info call 503-292-6855

November 24th 2009

ALBINA LIBRARY

For a list of events for children, teens, and adults

Please call 503-988-5362

Monday’s hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

November 25th 2008

PILGRIM’S DELIGHT COOKING WORKSHOP

Kids ages 7-11 will concoct their own Turkey Day treats.

2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

@ St. Johns Comm. Center

$8 registration fee.

For more info call 503-823-3192
November 26th 2008

THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICE

Let’s gather to give thanks for all the many blessings we have...

10 a.m.

@ A.M.E. Zion Church

3605 E. 13th St. Vancouver, WA

For more details call 360-693-4566
November 26th 2008

CELEBRATING YOUR PREGANCY DAY!

Meet a birth companion/doula, free baby clothes and refreshments

Noon to 4 p.m.

2823 N. Rosa Parks Way

For more info call 503-460-9324
November 28th 2008

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

The lighting of the tree in Portland’s living room will kick off the holiday season

5:30 p.m.

@ Pioneer Courthouse Square
November 30th 2008

THE SECRET SOCIETY SALE

The 4th annual sale continues to offer unique handmade gifts
created by local artists and craftspeople

10a.m. to 6 p.m.

@ The Secret Society Ballroom
116 N. Russell
December 1st 2008

COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECT

This project is designed for families that live in drafty homes
This is a free interactive weatherization workshop

6 - 8 p.m.
Peninsula Park

For more info call 503-284-6827 ext 106
December 2nd 2008

TODDLER STORY TIME WITH A DOCTOR

Different doctors will speak all day at this event

Dr. Stephen Miller starts at 10a.m.

Barnes & Noble Jantzen Beach
1720 N. Jantzen Beach

For more details call 503-283-2800
December 3rd 2008

MELISSA BEALS, “IN HER EYES.” AUTHOR READING

Healing poetry for living in the moment

7 p.m.

@ In Other Words Women’s Books and Resources

8 NE Killingsworth

For more info call 503-232-6003
December 4th 2008


December 5th 2008

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHRISTMAS CAROL

A service of lessons and carols

7 p.m.

@ St. Michael’s Lutheran Church

6700 NE 29th Ave

This is an event for the whole community

For more info call 503-280-8511

December 12th 2008

AN EVENING OF GOSPEL CELEBRATION

Prepare to be blessed
Presenting Lorraine Hood-Jack

Free to the public
7 p.m.

@ Vancouver Avenue 1st Baptist Church
3138 N. Vancouver

For more info call 503-282-9496
December 14th 2008

A MULTICULTURAL HOLIDAY FAIR

Featuring jewelry,art, soaps, skincare, pottery and much more

10a.m.

311 N. Ivy

For more info call 503-236-7916
December 15th 2008

RAISING PENS TO CHANGE LIVES

Portland Night High School public performance

7:30p.m.

World Trade Center Theater,
121 SW Salmon

For more info call 360-601-4298
December 17th 2008

CELEBRATING YOUR PREGANCY DAY!

Meet a birth companion/doula, free baby clothes and refreshments

Noon to 4 p.m.

2823 N. Rosa Parks Way

For more info call 503-460-9324
December 18th 2009


TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY
Support and fellowship while letting go of excess weight

8:45 a.m. - 10 a.m.

@ Madeline School,
NE 24th and Siskiyou

For more info call 503-287-7178
December 19th 2009

FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Families that play together
stay together

Come and enjoy an evening of games

St. Johns Community Center

6:30 p.m.

8427 N. Central St.

For more info call 503-823-3192

Admission is $1.50 per family
December 20th 2009

COMMUNITY DINNER

Christ Memorial Church will provide a free turkey dinner,
warm clothing and coats and more

11 a.m.

1552 N. Killingsworth

For more details call 503-281-7132