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Details: Written by Self Enhancement Inc.; Published: 14 August 2017

The Homecoming will celebrate community while striving to bring together displaced African-Americans in Northeast Portland

Details: Written by Montavilla Jazz Festival; Published: 14 August 2017

Logo courtesy Montavilla Jazz Festival

Explore new frontiers in jazz with top local artists, Aug. 19–20, 2017, at air-conditioned Portland Metro Arts, day passes $15–30

Details: Written by Vancouver NAACP; Published: 14 August 2017

Bridgette Fahnbulleh, President of Vancouver NAACP, Karan Morrison and Claudia Carter, members of Vancouver NAACP

'Racism is a disease and many of our youth are being infected,' write chapter organizers

Details: Written by Multnomah County; Published: 11 August 2017

(Courtesy of Multnomah County)

Loretta Smith and the Association of Oregon Counties join seniors on Aug. 12 to discuss opioid abuse

Details: Written by Multnomah County Library; Published: 09 August 2017

Upcoming classes include resume help, iPad/iPhone help and making a basic website

Details: Written by Multnomah County Health Department; Published: 09 August 2017

Wildfires across the state and region are continuing to cause smoky conditions that can pose a health risk to certain people

Details: Written by Genealogical Forum of Oregon; Published: 09 August 2017

Daylong event includes classes in census, vital records, immigration and discussions about genealogy software

Details: Written by Portland Police Bureau; Published: 08 August 2017

Comments will be collected through Aug. 22 on criminal investigations of PPB employees

Humboldt-Sewer-Repair-Project

Details: Written by City of Portland Environmental Services; Published: 08 August 2017

Construction continues to repair 3 miles of public sewer pipes in the Humboldt neighborhood

Details: Written by Willamette University; Published: 07 August 2017

Event includes experiments and public talks

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