Page 6 -T h e Portland Observer-September 5, 1990 African American Singles Network The Portland Metropolitan Area may not be as large as Chicago or Detroit, but Portland can be huge and pretty lonely when you’re single and African Ameri­ can. According to the 1980 U.S. Census (1990 Census not out yet) there are ap­ proximately 33,622 African Americans living in this area. Amazing, isn’t it! W ere you surprised by the number. Well, I was. Why?, because for as small as Portland is, it’s extremely large when you have no viable vehicle for introduc­ tions to other singles like yourself. Many o f us wonder if we really are out there. W ell, we are, however we really have no way to meet each other in a professional, no non sense atmosphere. Well, that’s where our organization comes in. We want to make getting to know each other easier.No night clubs, no lounges, no “ secret lives’’, no bars, just people with their lives in order, who are unattached and want to actively do something about that. We are not a dat­ ing service, we do not “ match anyone. However, what we do try to do is make meeting others exciting, enjoyable and most of all, fun. Remember the ‘kid in the candy store’ analogy, well this is the kind of atmosphere we want to create. Have you ever really thought about the way we meet each other in Portland? There’s only a very few places, I ’m sure you can name them better than I could. Now, think about the quality of those dates. For your own personal reasons, were the prospects less than desirable? Did you have better luck with chance meetings? Most of those you met in a bar were worse, weren’t they? So what did you try? Back to the night clubs, sticking to chance meetings, asking friends to introduce their friends to you, try other ethnic races, bury your­ self in your work, settling for what ever you could find, giving up the whole idea. Or were you the trailblazer type. Did you pull out the old yellow pages and try the sophisticated approach. The serious hunt! Okay, what did you find? Nothing? What did you pay? To much of something you’d rather not mention! We know that too. So back to the nightclubs, or to “ giving up.” Well, we don’t want you to do that .ju st like we didn” t want to do it either. So a few of us friends got together one day over pizza, large of course, a pitcher of Coca Cola and the African American Singles Network was conceived. We wanted a forum for pro­ fessional African Americans to network. We are not a dating service, as stated earlier, we wanted members to be single only because we wanted a more sophis­ ticated way by which we could meet other African American who we could be sure was single. If that is what the members wanted. We also wanted more elegant ways of which to interact with each other as well as more exciting ac­ tivities, too. We also wanted an avenue to assist our members in moving out the “ passive role of meeting others and provide a way to ‘ ‘actively” take charge of their personal destiny just like they had their professional one. Brainstorming assisted in the dis­ covery of terrific ideas for interacting. At least four annual events will be spon­ sored by A.S.S.N. One of which will be the Winter Fantasy Ball. This will be a black tie event at one of the major hotels in the area. There will be a champagne fountain and elegant hors d ’ oeuvres will be served. Love songs and candlelight will set the mood. And one lucky couple will win “ The Night On The Town” drawing, with their own luxury limou­ sine at their disposal for the evening. It will be a night to remember. We also will sponsor an annual weekend ski trip to romantic timberline Lounge for skiing and romance. All of these events will be open to members at very low cost or free. As well as, some events will be open to members only. We envision in the near future other ways to meet members with videos as well as the newsletter. Soon enlarging to other cities so that if members move to other states, their membership can move with them. And yet, ideas and plans are great but without hard work and sacrifice, they will remain just that, ideas. However, it shouldn’t be just our dream, it should be yours too,. Just imagine all of the oppor­ tunities for adventure, fun, excitement just waiting for you. Portland will be­ come much more inviting to other Afri­ can American professionals moving here. They’ll see how we socialize and know that there’s something happening in Portland that’s not happening anywhere else. But to make it happen we must have you join us. Only you can make it hap­ pen;, you’re the key to its success. W ith­ out you its back to the bars, night clubs chance encounters... As a special offer, to the first 10 gentlemen who sent this ad to us with their names and addresses, if they qual­ ify, will receive a twelve month’s mem­ bership with all the benefits of our regu­ lar members F O kfeS A% £ LA'JCLX!' You’ve just about given up! You’ve tried the dating scene: night clubs, bars, social lounges. All the prospects just were not what you were looking for in a permanent relationship. We understand how you feel. The African American Singles Network Dateletter is what you need. It offers unique opportunity to meet qualified, pre-screened singles who are eager to meet you as well. The Dateletter provides: •Intriguing articles on dating, loving and relationship success. •Notice of cultural and social events where the possibility of meeting other African American Singles are greatest. •Detailed info, on singles who are interested in a long term, meaningful r Jationship. •Privacy is assured! * A confidential way to select only those individuals who are most compatible with the type of person you wish to spend time with. So come on! Send in the coupon below. It may be the best thing you’ve ever done! Please send me more information and a membership packet. I don’t want to let this unique opportunity pass me by. I have enclosed $2.00 for shipping and handling. Nam e:_____________________________________ Male___ Female___ Add ress: ______________________________________________________ City/State/Zip:_________________________________________________ I certify that I'm 21 years of age or older, single, and African American. 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Peabody Award-win­ ning journalist Scott Simon will host. The ‘ ‘Prejudice Puzzle” reports pres­ ent the voices of a cross-section of America’s young seldom heard in the media: blacks, whites, Hispanics, chil­ dren of multiracial families, teenagersin the Alaskan bush, Native Americans at a powwow, Amera­ sian children looking for acceptance, gay Portland Public Schools and straight friends 546 Northeast 12th Avenue talking about sexual Portland, Oregon 97232 identity, and teenager Phone: 280-5828 in jail. ens their future. From Sept. 8-15, KBPS AM and National Public Radio’s award-winning news magazines will focus on the lives and biases of young people, and how they deal with prejudices and stereotyp­ ing. “ Class of 2000: The Prejudice Puzzle,” the first presentation of NPR’s Special Project, is funded by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broad­ casting. 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During this informative and innovative program, Bimbach guides listeners through fundamental skills such as res­ ume’ writing and interviewing techniques, offering the secrets of climbing the cor­ porate ladder and getting a promotion or raise. In America’s ever-changing and com­ petitive job market, people need to be armed with the best information and make the best first impression during their search for a new job or career. KXL’s “ Jobs and Careers” helps listen­ ers gain the knowledge and skills they need to select the right career path. DINOS ON DISPLAY TWO MORE WEEKS AT OMSI! Visitors have only two weeks to witness a prehistoric head-smashing battle between twow Pachycephalo- sauri at the Oregon Museum of Sci­ ence and Industry. OMSI’s all-new action-packed dinosaur exhibit, fea­ turing 14 dinosaurs which have never been seen in Portland, will be on dis­ play through Sept. 9. This action-packed exhibit fea­ tures dinosaurs made by Kokoro Company Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, and focuses on behaviors of present-day and prehistoric animals in a jungle­ like atmosphere. Visitors will also see a mother Maiasaura nurturing a nest of hatching eggs and babies; a 20-foot- tall Albertosaurus chasing a 20-foot- long Euoplocephalus; and will learn about the fierce flesh-eating, warm­ blooded Deinonychus as it joins others to capture its prey. All dinosaurs move and roar and appear to come to life in their jungle-like setting. In previous years, OMSI had di­ nosaurs which stood alone. This year, DINO-MIGHT! includes dinosaurs in groups, acting out different behaviors. Examples of behavior patterns of pres­ ent-day animals, including nesting, eating and dominant behaviors, will help visitors understand how dinos- might have acted over 100 million years ago. Admission to DINO-MIGHT! is free after OMSI admission. Museum admission is $5.25 for adults; $4.25 for seniors; $3.50 for students, age three through 17; and free for OMSI members. OMSI is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on Fridays. OMSI is located at 4015 S.W.Canyon Rd., in Portland. Call (503) 222-2828 for more information. omsi NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS Answer the Call of the Riled: Volunteers Needed at Metro Crisis Intervention Service Metro Crisis Intervention Service is recruiting volunteers to staff its 24-hour telephone intervention and information referral phone service. The agency needs volunteers for daytime, evening and weekend shifts. Classes for fall training begin Saturday, Oct. 6; sessions are held evenings and weekends for the conven­ ience of people with daytime commit­ ments. No experience is necessary, though applicants must be at least 18 years old. Metro provides 57 hours of training for applicants accepted into the program. Volunteers typically work one four-hour shift per week. Call the Metro Crisis Intervention Service volunteer coordi­ nator at 226-3099 to apply. Metro Crisis is a United Way member agency. Doggett Elected to PMN Program Committee Tom Doggett, vice president of tele­ vision programming, Oregon Public Broadcasting, has been elected to a three- year term on the Pacific Mountain Net­ work program committee. The Pacific Mountain Network (PMN) is a nonprofit regional public broadcasting network owned and oper­ ated by public television stations through­ out the Rocky Mountains, the Pacific Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii. PMN’s ac­ tivities include programming, distribu­ tion, research, promotion, training, pro­ duction, and learning services. The program committee is elected by program managers of affiliated sta­ tions. One of the major functions of the committee is to serve as a channel be­ tween local program managers and PMN and the national public broadcasting organizations. The committee also helps distribute the Program Fund, a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcast­ ing, to assist member stations with pro­ duction. Doggett, who joined KOAC-TV as a television producer-director in 1965, has successively been production man­ ager for KOAC radio and television, di­ rector of radio and television program­ ming for Oregon Educational and Public Broadcasting Service, director of TV programming and production for Ore­ gon Public Broadcasting, and, since 1988, vice president of television program­ ming for OPB. TO GATHER FOR CONVENTION CENTER OPENING CELEBRATION Army and Air Force Hometown News - Army Reserve Private Velma R. Sanders has complete basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C. During the training, students receive instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military cour­ tesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. She is the daughter of Velma J. Sanders of 846 NE Emerson, Portland, OR. The private is a 1937 graduate of Cleveland High School, Port­ land. Support Our Advertisers! Say You Saw It In The Portland Observer! A neighborhood event to celebrate' the convention center opening will be held Sunday, September 23, at 1 p.m. Beginning with tours of the new site, guests will move to the Carousel Court­ yard for music, refreshments and other entertainment. The Portland Office of Neighbor­ hood Associations has joined with or­ ganizations and businesses from he Lloyd District, including the North/Northcast business Boosters, the Holladay District Association and Pacific Development, in sponsorship of the event. Guided tours at the convention cen­ ter will be followed by a “ Welcome Neighbor” reception, featuring the “ Good Neighbor Awards.” The Good Neighbor Awards are intended to promote a feeling of fellow­ ship and pride in being Portlanders and neighbors, and to recognize people who make a difference in small, important ways-by being friendly or helpful, or in some special way contributing to the overall quality of the neighborhood. Following a musical path to the Carousel Courtyard (on Northeast Hol­ laday Street, between Seventh and Ninth Avenues) guests will be entertained by the Michael Harrison Band from 3-5 p.m., and enjoy complimentary refresh­ ments and free rides on the Looff Carou­ sel. 5348010253485353005348532302485348534823234800532353010001010200020101 EAST & FLEXIBLE Parent Support Group Reactivates With Picnic Parents of children with down syn­ drome are re-activating the down syn­ drome parent support group. It is the intention of this group to involve parents of children of all age groups. There will be a picnic to round up all interested individuals and their families on Saturday, September 22,1990 begin­ ning at 11:00 am at Montavilla Park located at 8219 N.E. Glisian. People are to bring their own food and beverage (no alcoholic beverages, please)! There will be lots of socializing and games fora va­ riety of age groups. For more information please con­ tact: Multnomah County: Joan Mcdlen 244-3289; Washington County: Pat McFall 640-9301 ¡Clackamas County: Roberta Monger 657-0849;Vancouvcr and Clark County Judy Marick 694-1284. J O IN A N Y C L A S S A N Y T IM E For Information Call (collect) weekdays 8 :3 0 a .m . to 5 :0 0 p .m . (5 0 3 ) 2 9 7 -1 0 2 1 W lT in tA S T PORTLAND 4 » NAUR O tM T M lU a M » ) t a 9:30 aan. Tkkunnak Park Bldg. 2104 N .B 4 1 « Ave Mon. 7 0 0 pjn. That. 7