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Page 12 March 11, 2015 Avalon Flowers 520 SW 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204 • 503-796-9250 A full service flower experience Cori Stewart-- • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Funerals • Weddings Owner, Operator A rts & Entertainment Intolerance of Past and Today Providing a moving experience to visitors and serving as a springboard for community dialogue about the effects of intolerance in the past and today, the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, 1953 N.W. Kearney St., presents the exhibit, “Anne Frank: A History Today” on loan from the Anne Frank Center USA. Now showing through April 14, the exhibit deals with the life of one of the most discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust, providing an opportunity to address the positive values of diversity and tolerance. Regular exhibit hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for students and seniors, and free for members and children under 12 accompanied by a parent or guardian. Open: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am til 5:30pm Saturday 9am til 2pm. Website: avalonflowerspdx.com email: avalonflowers@msn.com We Offer Wire Services Portland Farmers Market -- The Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University is now open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the South Park Blocks. Some produce to expect during the winter months include stacks of purple and green kale, broccoli and cauliflower, carrots, parsnips, beets, apples, pears, winter squash, potatoes, and onions. levels are welcome. No part- ner is needed. First two lessons are free; $20 monthly fee includes both locations. For an event schedule, announcements and more information, visit the website groovinhighsteppers.com. Music Millennium Free Shows -- The Music Millen- nium, 3158 E. Burnside, hosts in-house live perfor- mances. Enjoy free music and the opportunity to meet artists. Call 503-231-8926 for a schedule. Fourth Sunday Jam Night -- A friends and family variety comedy show in a Saturday Night Live format with local recording and performing artists, bands, dance crews, poets, and drama groups, takes place each fourth Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. at Celebra- tion Tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver Ave. The free event is open to the community. BOWEIVEL Classic Cuts & Lawn Care Maintenance Live Jazz -- Every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Third Degrees Lounge at the River Place Hotel, 1510 S.W. Harbor Way. No cover or minimum purchase. For more information, visit pdxjazz.com. Mowing, Edging & Trimming • Pruning, Tilling, & Gardening Clean-Up & Hauling • Leaf & Debris Removal • Composting Yard Maintenance • Bark Dusting • Power- Washing • & More! Commercial & Residential Services For free estimates call Owner James Wimbish at: 503-890-4826 “Your satisfaction is my guarantee” Boweivel@comcast.net Platinum Fade Salon Come in and be pampered • • • • • • • Box Braids Hair Extension Relaxer Color Wash & Set Press & Curl Dredd Loc Ashley Lewis Specializing in All Hair Types 5010 NE 9th, Unit A, Portland, Or 97211 503 284-2989 Saturday Market -- Portland Saturday Market in Old Town has opened for the 42nd year bringing some of Oregon’s best handmade products, good eats and live entertainment from street musicians and other artists. Located next to the Willamette River at 2 S.W. Naito Parkway, Saturday Market is also open every Sunday through Christmas Eve. Soulful Showcase -- Blacque Butterfly pre- sents spoken word, live music and featured art- ists on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 8 p.m. at E’Njoni Café, African- Mediterranean cuisine at 910 N. Killingsworth St. Linnton Community Center Fundraiser -- Kids carni- val games , a corned beef and cabbage dinner, or hotdogs in a bun with kid-friendly food, will highlight a fundraiser for children’s programs and the food bank at the Linnton Community Center, 10614 N.W. St. Helens Rd., Saturday, March 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. $10 adults and $3 for children. Chicago Steppin’ Classes -- You have seen the R. Kelly video, now it’s time to learn the dance! Portland’s Groovin’ High Steppers offer Chicago Steppin’ classes at the Rockwood Community Center in Gresham and the Colwood Golf Center in northeast Portland. All Oregon Black History -- The Black Museum of Oregon group meets every Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 420 N.E. Mason St. For more information, call 503-284-0617. Norman Sylvester -- Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester and his band perform Friday, March 13 at the Rogue Pub in North Plains; Saturday, March 14 at the Spare Room; Friday, March 27 at Clyde’s; and Sunday March 29 at the Lehrer Pub as part of a benefit to help Alistair Case, the manager of the Sandy Saunders Band who is battling cancer and needs help with day to day expenses. Discount Tickets -- Local low-income families and indi- viduals can purchase $5 tickets to classical musical performances in Portland as part of a unique program called Music for All. Participating organizations include the Oregon Symphony, Portland Opera, Oregon Ballet Theater, Chamber Music Northwest, Portland Youth Philharmonic, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Friends of Chamber Music, Portland Chamber Orchestra, Portland Piano International, Portland Symphonic Choir, Cappella Romana and Portland Vocal Consort.