Community Calendar, Thursday, October 22, 2009

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Thu, 10/22/2009 - 12:00am

Three of Mercy Corps' most experienced field workers from around the globe will share their first-hand perspectives in a public event TONIGHT….doors open at 6:15pm, panel begins at 7pm, at the Mercy Corps global headquarters, located at 45 SW Ankeny Street in Portland--enter through the Mercy Corps Action Center at 28 SW 1st Ave.  Moderated by Mercy Corps CEO, the panelists – working in some of the world’s toughest places including Iraq and Guatemala – will discuss how crises like war and natural disasters can turn into opportunities for long-term progress. Presented by the Mercy Corps Action Center the discussion will be followed by a Q&A with the audience.  More information at www.actioncenter.org

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It’s time for the Annual PORTLAND ZOMBIE WALK this Saturday, Oct 24th!  Meet up in your Zombie costume at 3:00 pm at SW Park Blocks between Jefferson and Madison in downtown Portland.  The Portland Zombie Walk 2009 continues to support the Oregon Food Bank. By raising hunger awareness through this march and making donations you can continue to support the Oregon Food Bank during this busy time of year, as it’s seen a drastic increase in requests for emergency food boxes. If you are planning on walking this year, please make a donation to the Oregon Food Bank.  More information, visit the Zombie Walk’s MySpace page at: myspace.com/portlandzombiewalk 
 

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Keana's Candyland is hosting a Harvest Festival on October 24, 2009, 11am-6pm, at their location, 5314 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland.  Captain Jack Sparrow's look alike and the Skull and Thistle Pirates will be performing, along with music, face painting and fun activities.  Bring your pumpkins for pumpkin painting.  This event is to help build the new Keana's Candyland Children's Museum of Art & Innovation.  More information at 503-719-5131.

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