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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 March 2014

Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin is one of the films to be screened at WSU Vancouver in April.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 March 2014

Annie Leonard will talk at Willamette University about America's obsession with stuff

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 March 2014

Passin Arts theater company presents “Two Black Guys Sitting Around Talking,” by playwright Gus Edwards, a comedy about two former rivals for a woman's love.

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 20 March 2014

Selections from the best films of NFFTY 2013 will be shown and tickets to the 2014 festival will be given away

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 20 March 2014

Do you need help with managing your finances, preparing taxes, searching for a job or signing up for public benefits?

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 20 March 2014

The City of Beaverton's Mayor's Youth Advisory Board seeks applicants for the 2014-2015 school year

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 20 March 2014

A nationally recognized class for families whose adult loved ones live with mental health issues starts the week of April first at three locations in Multnomah County

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 20 March 2014

Looking for safe, creative & educational activities for your child during spring break? Try Urban Bridges

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 13 March 2014

There will be refreshments and a free raffle

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Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 13 March 2014

Data released by the National Vital Statistics System last year shows that Washington state has the highest mortality rate for Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S.

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