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August 2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Southwest Portland Post • 7 Multnomah Centennial Schedule of Events August 8-17, 2008 A Photographic His- 8 Multnomah: tory, an exhibit of photographs from the collection of the Multnomah Historical Association, will be on view at the Multnomah Arts Center Gallery (7688 SW Capitol Hwy) July 29 through August 16. This exhibit celebrates the centennial of Multnomah Village with a gallery reception on Friday, August 8, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Contact the gallery for more information, 503-823-2787. 9 Capitol Highway Bridge Marker Dedication, Saturday, August 9, 11:30 a.m. at Multnomah Village Park (Southwest Garden Home Road and Capitol Highway). Presented by Multnomah Historical Association. Multnomah Village 100 th Birthday Party, Saturday, August 9, 1:00 p.m. hosted by West Hills Christian Church, 3824 SW Troy St. All are invited, follow- ing the bridge marker dedication. Bridge Lighting Ceremony, Satur- day, August 9, 8:30 p.m. at the Capitol Highway Bridge (crossing Multnomah Boulevard). Walking Tour of 11 Historic Multnomah Village, Monday, August 11 and again Wednesday, Au- gust 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Key Bank (SW 35 th Avenue at Troy Street). Hosted by Multnomah Historical Association. Village Farmers’ 14 Multnomah Market, Thursday, August 14, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Multnomah Center (outdoor basketball court), 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. Sponsored by Multnomah Village Business Associa- tion. School All Class 15 Multnomah Reunion, no-host gathering, Friday, August 15 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Lucky Labrador Pub, 7675 SW Capitol Hwy. 1978 Time Capsule Opening, Fri- day, August 15 at 5:00 p.m. at the Multnomah Center (7688 SW Capitol Hwy). Gather at back patio area near the Senior Center. Multnomah School All Class Re- union, main event, Friday, August 15, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Multnomah Cen- ter (7688 SW Capitol Hwy). Hosted by Multnomah Historical Association. Multnomah Outdoor Cinema, Fri- day, August 15 at 9:00 p.m. (or dusk) at the Multnomah Center (SW 34 th and Capitol Highway) at the covered out- door basketball court. Presented by the Multnomah Neighborhood Association and Portland Parks and Recreation. The Multnomah Theater circa 1946. This is currently the site of Images By Floom, 7843 SW Capitol Hwy. (Original photo by projectionist J.L. "Bill" Cate. Used by permission.) Rosarian Rose Planting 16 Royal Ceremonies, Saturday, August 16 at 9:00 a.m. at Multnomah Village Park (SW Garden Home Road and Capitol Highway). Grand Centennial Multnomah Days Parade, Saturday, August 16 at 10:00 a.m. Parade lines up at the Post Offi ce (SW 40 th and Multnomah Boulevard) and proceeds to SW 31 st and Capitol Highway. Presented by Multnomah Village Business Association. Multnomah Days Festival, Saturday, August 16. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Annual street fair presented by Multnomah Village Business Association. Includes vendor and information booths, carni- val games, sidewalk sale, live music, and more! Closing Ceremo- 17 Centennial nies, Sunday, August 17. Meet on the Capitol Highway Bridge at 8:30 p.m. Multnomah Days Festival - Street Fair & Parade August 16