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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 May 2015

Military Personnel Receive FREE Adventure Pass, Youthbuild GED/Construction Skills,Gentrification Discussion and more...

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 May 2015

Bike To Work Day, Free Activities During May 19 Teacher Walk-Out, Visit Museums for Free, and more...

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 May 2015

Vancouver GED/Construction Skills Info Sessions, Gentrification Discussion, Portland Police Bureau Summer Camp and more...

Details: Published: 07 May 2015

Arts walk, Spirit of West Africa Festival, use your library card to visit museums for free, and more

Details: Published: 07 May 2015

Construction job skills for teens, new community center, special election ballots and more

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 May 2015

City officials urge Portlanders to work from home or plan extra time for their commutes

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 April 2015

Farmers Market Voucher Applications, Free Child Car Seat Check-Up, Bicycle Sundays, and more...

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 April 2015

Fundraiser for Black Midwives, Cinco de Mayo, Register Kindergartners Now, and more...

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 April 2015

The City Club of Portland and Self Enhancement, Inc., is sponsoring a forum for parents on important learning milestones and the variety of resources available to meet students’ needs. The event is free and open to the public, Thursday, April 30 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at SEI, 3920 N Kerby Ave., Portland, Oregon.

Youth Poetry Workshops, NAACP Meeting, Career Expo for job seekers with disabilities, Fundraiser for Black Midwives, and more...

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 April 2015

People enjoyed the beat of the drums during the 22nd Annual World Rhythm Festival April 17 - 19 at Seattle Center. The event featured performances, and dance and music workshops. Susan Fried photo

Maker Day on Coding, Medical Benefits Increase for Victims od Domestic Violence, Student Assistant Program at the Library, and more...

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