New Exhibit and Artist’s Talk Features Contemporary Masks Inspired by Chinookan Stories
On Saturday, March 10, from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, artist Bill Rutherford will discuss his work, contemporary masks inspired by Chinookan stories. The masks are his interpretation of nine beings, including She Who Watches, Raven, Yuhlma, The Darkness One, Coyote, Salmon, Swallowing Monster, Wind, and Atathlia. "For years […]
Portland VA NCRAR Open House
You are invited to VA Portland's National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR) open house on March 12, 2018, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. The NCRAR is located on the PVAMC campus, P5 floor in building 104. This event is open to Veterans, clinicians, researchers, employees and anyone interested. Talk with investigators about the latest information related […]
VBMA’s March Military History Talk
Speaker: Mr. Dan Parshall Title: Next of Kin Subject: Dan Parshall recounts his father’s experiences as a World War I ambulance driver, based on letters, photographs, and other documents that highlight his career.
Memorial Service
There will be a Memorial Service for Raymond D. Gibson, father of Mike Gibson, a member of both the 40/8 and the American Legion, Post 176. Services will be held at American Legion Post 176, Salmon Creek on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 3 - 5 PM.
MONTHLY NIVA MEETING
MONTHLY NIVA MEETING *** NOTICE TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE *** (We Meet the Third Wednesday of Each Month) NEW LOCATION: 4815 NE 7th Avenue Portland, OR 97211
Little Learners Program at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Connects Young Visitors to History
This spring, a new preschooler-friendly program at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site will invite children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers to explore history and archaeological artifacts. Each of the four upcoming monthly programs will feature a short talk by one of the national park's curators, a story reading, craft, and the chance to […]
Veteran Toxin & Dioxin Town Hall
Portland Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 392 is partnering with VA Portland Health Care System to host a "Toxin & Dioxin Town Hall." Veterans, family members, clinicians and others interested are invited to this free event to get information related to exposures many Veterans may have faced during their time in the military. Come hear […]
Cabane 99 La Femmes Annual Used Book Sale
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PTSD and beyond: Treating the complexities of trauma in the veteran community with Dr. John Briere
Presenter: Dr. John Briere, Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at the University of Southern California, and Director of the USC Adolescent Trauma Training Center of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. In his workshop Dr. Briere will detail some of the more common adversities and early traumas experienced by veterans and how they impact their […]