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Portland/Observer Thursdsy, May 16. 1471 Pag. grants now available Basic Educational ()p|»or tunity Grant Program ap plication forma for the coming school year are now avail able, according to W. Phillips Rockefeller, Kegion X Com missioner of the Office of Education. The Basic Grant Program, At 104. Mr». Pearl William» is ACTION'» oldest Foster Grandparent. Born May 22. 1669 on a farm in Jefferson County, Alabama, »he reralls that one of her family's frequent visitors was Jesse James. As a member of the Poster Grandparent Program, Mrs. Williams rare» for two children at the Willow» Resident School and Day Care Center m Compton, California. Her "grandchildren" look forward to seeing her every day. When it is time for her to leave. Mr». Williams slip» away when the children are not watching so they won't cry. now entering it» second year of operation, awards non repayable grants to eligible full time students in their first and second years of post high school education. "All eligible students who tiegan their |H»st secondary education alter April I, 1973 and are planning to enroll on a full time basis for the 1971 75 academic year are urged to obtain on»' of the new forms and apply for a Basic (»rant,” Rockefeller said. “During the coming year.” he said. "475 million will be used to assist an estimated one million students nation wide. Basic Grants will range from $50 to over $600, with an average of $175 per student." The grants can be used by students to help defray the costs of tuition, fees, room, board, arid miscellaneous ex penses at over 5,000 eligible colleges and universities, junior and community col leges, vocational, technical and career training schools, and hospital schools of nursing. Hockt-fcllcr advised that to apply for a Basic Grant, a Seminar studies ethnic challenge Challenges facing ethnic minorities in the areas of education, fine arts, and the communications media will be explored this summer at the Cniversily of the Pacific's Institute on Race, Culture anil Human Dignity. The annual event, ache duled as part of summer session, will lie from June 17th to July 3rd This year’s focus will be on "Meeting the Socio Cultural Challenges of Today's Society." Professor Mark E. Ealey, director of the institute and director of Black Studies at COP, said the program will involve lectures, discussion groups, guest speakers and selected audiovisual ma terial. The class sessions will tie on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings for three weeks. Each session will b»' from 6 to 9 p.m.. and both undergraduate and graduate student* ran enroll for either three or four units. Church u d Schuul for Caoasuolty ST ANDREW'S CATHOLIC CHURCH »1-4429 Reverend B ertrán (.riitin M » N.E. Alberts Portland. Oregon 97211 Masses 1030 * . » 12:00 y n Hynuw Choir Folk Maas ALLEN TEMPLE CME CHURCH ( o rn e r nl Slh and S kid m o re Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship 11:00a.m. Christum A oulh Fellowship 6:00 p.m. iSeeond and Fourth Sundays) Reverend Thomas I.. Stravhand. Minister Vancouver Ave. First Baptist Church 3138 N. Vancouver Ave. Phone 282-9496 Sunday School 9.-00 l m Morning Worship 10:35 a.m. Among the guest speakers will he Ms. Elma Lewis, director of the Elma Lewis School of Fine Art» in Boston. Massachusetts; I ir. John Favors, director of the Bay Area Professional Learn ing Centers; Dr. Sofia Pru denciado, supervisor of Fili pino bilingual education (or the San Francisco Unified School District; David Ochoa, public affairs producer for NBC in lai» Angeles; David Crippens, director of the Special Education Project for »-»luentional television station KCET in l>es Angeles. Manuel Montano, director of Teacher Corps at COP. and Dr. Paul Yee. intergroup relations specialist for the Stockton I 'mill'd School Dis trirt. "This institute should be of interest to anyone interested in intercultural relations or ethnic studies," explained Ealey, "and we think it will be of particular value for educators, ethnir minoriti'» and professional people who work with minorities. We will focus on the experiences, aspirations and contributions of ethnic minorities." He said the institute seeks to provide an educational framework for students to come to grips with the manv and varied conditions which comprise the African, Chi rano, Asian and native American experiences in this country. Another major aim of the institute is to provid» meaningful service for Stock ton and the surrounding community by providing an opportunity for dialogue and interaction between partici pants of varied backgrounds. For more information on the institute, including dc tails on a limited scholarship fund, rontact Ealey at Uni versity of the Pacific, Stork ton, California 95211. Vote Wad Wad. - ere also be available at public libraries, or by writing to P<). Box 64. Washington, DC. 20044. "Other forms of Federal student assistance, such as Supplemental Education Dp portunity Grants, College Work Study. National Direct Student and (iuaranteed Stu dent Loans, .ire available in addition to Basic Grants. A student may also lie eligible to apply for State or private sources of aid Rockefeller added. "Receipt ol a llasie (»rant in no wav limits a student's chances to obtain other financial assist. mce as long as that student in i ds additional aid to pursu> his postsc-on darv education, he said Brazil spectacular visits Rose City Testa Brasil, new Brazilian spectacular, will be pre sented on stage at the Port land Civic /Auditorium on Sunday, May 19th. at 6:00 p.m under the auspices of Celebrity Attractions Co produced by Madison Square Garden Productions and Mel Howard Productions. Testa Brasil iqiened its North American tour with a two week stand at the Tell Forum in Madison Square Garden, of which Anna Kisselgofl of the New York Times wrote. "It is thrilling'" Folklore is at the root of Brazilian popular music in rhythm, in theme, and in character, and the dances of Testa Brasil are a remark able choice of authentic tolk lore, performed by the re nowned troujM' "Viva Bahia" A panorama of Brazilian dance, song and music. T esta Brasil vividly portrays the fascinating development of Brazilian culture from the arrival of the first African slave shqis to the incredible B a h a ’is o b s e rv e a n n iv e r s a r y The Baha'is ol Portland will join Baha'is around the world in observing the Declaration ol the It.AB and 131st anniversary of the Bahai Faith with prayer and fellowship at 6:00 p.m May 22nd at 92317 11 SAA A lew Point Terrace. Portland. When a young man in Shiraz. Iran, known as uhe Bab. announced His mission as a Prophet of God. He hearalded the Imginning ol a new universal cycle and a new age for mankind. Be cause Ilf Ills teachings, the Bab and 20.000 of His fol lowers were martyred by the Muslim clergy. The Bah also asserted that the coming of a greater Prophet of God was at hand whose coming would fulfill the prophecies of all reli gions. The Promised One foretold by the Bab. Baha’is b e lie v e , is B a h a 'u 'lla h , Founder of the Baha i Faith. His name means the Glory of God. Baha'is belies»' that all religions come from the same Divine Soule»' and that all area progress ve unfoldment of Gists Word lor man. Baha'u'llah, they believe, is the latest ol God's mi's» engers and that His teachings are the Divine remedy for the problems ol todav Notice Dr. O . B. W illiam s, Pastor "The church with a haart-tnlt wnlcomn** S828 N X Mi A. Lee student must obtain an "Ap plication for Determination of Basic Grant Ehgiblity," complete and mail it to P.0. Box 2466, Washington, D.C. 20013 Within a month the student will be notified of his eligdility level, which is calculated on the basis of a formula applied consistently to all applicants. He then submits that notification to the school of his choice, which calculates the amount of his Basic Grant. ItiM'kefeller noted that ap plication forms may lie ob tamed from high school guidance counselors and stu dent financial aid officers or institutions ol post secondary education. During the summer months thev will The Council of Negro Women will hold a Tea on Sunday. May 16th. from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m to honor candi dates for public office. The public is invited to come and see, question and support the candidates excitement of the Km ( arm val The Dazzling costumes used in the show's Carnival climax are authentic, on loan to Testa Brasil from the Brazilian government Thirty five dancers, singers and musicians will he fea lured in Testa Brasil On the musical level are starred two young artists who are currently at the head of Brazilian "show business" stautuesque Simone. 23 year old singer who has been • limbing in an unprecedented manner to the top of South American show business for the jiast year and a half, and virtuoso guitarist Joao de .Aquino, w ho is also a leading composer of popular Brazilian music. Testa Brands unique and exciting program will include the Samba de Roda. the most popular dance of Bahia, the lovely strains of the Bossa Nova, th*- f a it knife dance and, as a rousing climax, a Brazilian Carnival. 9 a) w MefeMariheee A 1222 NE Skidmor* Church school »nil Bible class Sunday morning worship Sunday Evening worship Wednesday Evening prayer Friday Worship Service: Bob Harrison - Pastor Camp season nears Summer camping for teen agers is available again this year through the YMCA's ( amp Meehan. Ixxated on Spirit Lake near Mt. St. Helens in Washington. Camp Meehan's 64 acres of Cascade forest are accessible only by- boat or by hiking. Four sessions will be held this summer: a 10 day session from July 24th through August 3rd. and three week long sessions from August 3rd 10th. August 11th 17th, and August 16th 24th. Favorite activities at Camp Meehan include all aquatic sports water skiing, boating, swimming, canoeing and fishing as well as hiking and arts and crafts such as pottery, leatherwork and batik. Registration is expected to increase this year so camjxrs are urged to enroll as soon as |Hissihle. Some scholar ships are available or young sters may still participaU* in this year’s Peanut Cam paign a program enabling young people to earn their way to camp through the sale of butter toffee peanuts. This year the Camp Mee han program will feature s|iccial hack|iaeking sections at no extra charge to be held during the second, third and fourth sessions of camp. Hiking will be in the Mt. Margaret wilderness area. H in to n s p e a k s A Feast of the Pentecost Convention will be sponsored by Mai anal ba Church on May 29th. 30th. and 3’st at Jefferson High School at 7:30 p.m. Speaker for the service will be Evangelist Kichard Hinton. The Maranatha Choir and choirs from throughout the area will be tealured. Portland Community College, Southeast ('enter, on May 29th w ill dcmoiistrati sewing techniques to turn old elothes into todav'» fashions. By combining fabrics from one or more outdated dresses, multi patterned swirl skirts can In- created. Tank lops, halters, dresses, skirts all can tie made from existing clothing that has usable labric. As a rule, styles wear out taster than the labric. re PSU women’s program joins evaluation The National Coalition for Res, arch on Women s Educa lion and Development. in collaboration with VCL.-A and a grant from the Carnegie Corporation, is undertaking a study of Continuing Educa lion programs for women. Fourteen programs have been selected for intensive case studies because thev represent a variety of in stitution.il structures, serve a diversity ol population, and otter varied and unique programs 9 15 a m 10:45 a m 700 p.m. 7:(H) p m 8:00 p.m. Bovs .nut girls who are 13 through 1* years old can attend ( amp Ale,-hail this summer Tor more informa lion, or to cheek out peanuts, please drop hv the John It. Leach A Mt A at 6036 S.E. T oster Hoad in Portland, or call 775 1:196 Tor more information on A M C A ( .im pin g, call 223 6161 To raise lunds to helji Northeast area girls ages s to 16 attend ramp at West wind on the Pacific this summer, the N ortheast YWCA Community Relations Committee has scheduled a garage and bake sale on Mav 16lh Hours will be from II a.ni. to 5 p ni at 2105 N E. Ainsworth Street. Chairman for the sale will )»■ Mrs Ruth Miles Committer members and Northeast A Teens are col lecting articles for the garage sale, as well as baking items lor the bake sale. Beginning at noon, hot dogs and punch will also be sold. Westwind on the Parific is the YWCA camp on the roast when- the girls enjoy hiking, backpacking, horse back riding, canoeing, arts and crafts and sports, Further information on the sale and the camping pro gram are available at the Northeast YWCA Center, 126 N. Alberta. Pay Care Mothers To p ro v id e C hild C are in y o u r hom e Ages Infancv thru 12 yr». Day - Swing Graveyard Contact: AMA Family Day/Night Program 1425 N.E. Dekum 269-6621 Old clothes become new fashions A special program at 1 IH 4 M .................................... lllOO i ma H s u •< Prnrar ................... Ql00 I $ O s h M t t d n i ........................, M O ' WANTED Young ladies enjoy a horseback ride at A ramp 2 8 8 -7 2 4 , The data to h»' rolleet«*d from these programs and from th«' women they serve will allow the assessment of the impact of various forms of study on the educa tional and »wcupational dc velopment of women. We h«>|«' that this examination and evaluation will have important implications not only foe the redefinition ami redirection of Coot 111 mug Education program s tor women, but also lor all forms of mm traditional edueation. Women's Programs. Div 1 sum ol Continuing Education, 1633 SAA Park Avenue, through Sue Gordon, Dir »', lor, is pleased to announce that Dr Joseph Katz, A\ right Institute at Berkeley, and Dr Marge l.ozoll ol Berki li y will tie III Portland Io Intel view women who have par ticipati'd 111 the program as well as spouses and children ol several ol th«- women They will be her»- Thurs ■ lav. Friday and Saturday, Mav tilth, 31st and June 1st. Please contact Harriet Judd in the AIEW 1 Volunteers in Educating Women) office lor additional information. The telephone number is 229 4666 or Sue Gordon at 229 4619. suiting in overcrowded clothes closets and store rooms Marlene Tox. a stitcher artist (toni Aurora. Oregon, has planned the program to provide creative ideas and sewing suggestions lor "recycling" doth, s. The program will Ix-gin at LIKI p.m. at .36(H) S.E. 79th Avenue, just south ol Powell Tickets are 75c at the door. Tor mon information, eon tact PCt Community S,-c V lees at 244 6111 Not Everyone Subscribes To The Portland Observer b a t th en * n o t e v e r y o n e c o m e s In o n t o f t h e r a i n , e i t h e r . ow A b o u t Y ou ? $5.25 $6.00 RATES. in Tri-County Area and Armed Services Other Areas of the US Support the Black Ptess- Our Freedom depends on H I
