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August 14, 1991 The Portland Observer Page 5
ENTERTAINMENT
Unity Day
Entertainment & All and Urban
Entertainment present the 2nd Annual
Unity Day Basketball Tournament as
well as an awards banquet and dance.
This year’s proceeds will be donated to
the Urban Entertainment Scholarship
Fund and the Mrs. Collins Child Serv­
ice Center.
This presentation is a non-profit
function for the coummunity put on by
the community. By sponsoring Unity
Day, you will be contributing to some
of the worthwhile programs which exist
in our community.
By giving a sponsorship donation
of $150.00, you as a sponsor will re­
ceive the following:
♦ Free advertising space on KBMS
radio.
♦ Appreciation space on the Unity
Day Banner.
♦ A plaque in appreciation for par­
ticipation in Unity Day.
♦ A tax deduction for non-profit
contribution.
For more information contact En­
tertainment and All, 573 North
Killingsworth St, Suite 206, Portland,
OR 97217,240-5381.
Maria (Jacqueline Camus) is held back by Denise (Denise Williams) after she is
insulted by Lorraine (Tricia McClendon) in the Portland Black Repertory Theatre
oremiere of the new play, "PASSIN’", by Harlem playwright, Bonnie Wright, (photo
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How To Avoid
T V Time Arguments
“I want to watch the movie!” “I
want to watch the ballgame!” “For­
get it—I’m going to watch that new
comedy show!” Sound familiar?
Every time a new TV season starts—
when lots of good programs are on
at the same time—there’s bound to
be family arguments over what to
watch.
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The G-Street Oldtimers will be
hosting their annual picnic on Sunday,
September 1st, at Peninsula Park from
9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friends and families
of the G-Street Oldtimers are asked to
bring picnic baskets and come out for a
day of fun and games. Bring your soft-
ball gloves and energy!
The grills will be hot all day long!!
BB#9291
Financing Available
Volunteers Succeeding
At Improving The World
Today, nearly half of all adult
Americans, some 80 million plus
people, are actively engaged in some
form of “uplifting” volunteer work.
Making it easier for Americans
to make a commitment to volun­
teer work is an informative “Volun­
teer Guidebook” published by
Mennen, the manufacturers of Lady
Speed Stick. The booklet lists ten
easy steps to community service
and gives the phone numbers of380
local volunteer centers throughout
the country, where you can call to
volunteer.
For a free copy, write: Volun­
teer, P.O. Box 10497, Alexandria,
Virginia 22310 or call 1-900-773-
2000.
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M IL L E N N IU M
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32N D & E BURNSIDE
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CLASSICAL M IL L E N N IU M
1991 Dance
Magic Grand
Champions!
More Than Style
By Tony Washington
Think of fashions, tailored suits
or just nice things to wear, and one
may come up with Karla’s Designs,
located at 23585 NW Jacobsen Road
Sp. 68, Hillsboro, OR. She is a native
of Portland, growing up in our own
community. Karla’s a great role model
for our youth of today. Karla has her
act together.
You can catch her during summer
months across from Safeway on Mar­
tin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, or pick up
items at AJT T-Shirts located at 1710
N. Lombard, Donnie’s Accessories on
10th & Broadway, or Baby & Me, lo­
cated in Beaverton.
The daughter of Ernest and Jeri
Hoard, Karla does excellent African
design and the “ Kufis” (FEZ) is one
of her specialties. A very caring and
kind person, Karla wants to establish a
shop in the Portland metro area and
provide jobs for members of the com­
munity. The proud mother of four, she
needs to be acknowledged for her ac­
complishments within the community.
It’s great to know that individuals such
as Karla have a great impact on the
community. We need to support her
and others who believe in their culture,
and people in general. She supplies all
ethnic groups with all of their clothing
needs. Check out Karla’s or give her a
call at 629-5831.
Curtis Salgado In-Store
n o t to EAST SIDE LOCATION.
Longtime Northwest Blues great Curtis Salgado will be appearing at
Music Millennium’s east side location (32nd & E. Burnside) on Tues. Aug. 27
from 4 to 6 pm. Salgado will meet with fans and sign autographs in conjunc­
tion with the release of his debut JRS Records album “ Curtis Salgado & The
Stilettos.” Free refreshments will be served.
31 NW First
223-9919
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 14
J.C. Rico
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C h ris tin e L a k e la n d
Karida Griffith, Kamaria Kyle, and
Heidi Armstrong won the champion­
ship held Aug. 3 &4 in Seaside,Oregon.
The three young ladies won a 4 ft.
trophy and $200.00 cash for their tap
dance performance in the competition
at Sam Barlow High School in May.
This qualified them to compete in
“ Dance Magic Grand Championship.”
Their dance routine in this compe­
tition won the overall high score in the
advance category with a score 295 out
of a possible 300. They were awarded a
2’6" trophy, $ 100.00 cash, and a chance
to compete for the Grand Champion­
ship.
Karida, Kamaria and Heidi won
the Grand Championship !!! They won
a 6’ trophy and $500.00 cash. There
were 550 performances from thirty-
one dance studios throughout Oregon,
Washington, and Canada. The girls
attend Sally Mack School of Dance,
and they are now the Grand Champions
of 1991! Karida, Kamaria, and Heidi,
Congratulations for a job well done!
Karida Griffith is the daughter of
Mrs. Marsha Walker and Mr. Daryl
Griffith of Portland, Oregon. She won a
4’ trophy and $200.00 cash for her solo
performance at the Holiday Pageant at
Sam Barlow High School in Decem­
ber, 1990. Karida was also the recipient
of the President’s Academic Fitness
Award when she graduated from
Femwood Middle School in June, 1991.
Small Change
by Tony Washington
Fresh from their astonishing debut
at the impact convention in Atlantic
City, Mercury Records’ “ teen sensa­
tion” SMALL CHANGE weaves its
way in and beyond some thirty U.S. cit­
ies, as they enjoy their first official
tour.
Born and raised in Philadelphia,
Small Change consists of four cousins:
Kairi Guinn-Styles; 15, Neamen How­
ard; 16, Lakuana Brockington; 15, and
Tamika Jarmon; 17. Singing for most
of, if not all their lives, and all currently
attending high school, Small Change
tells a tale or two in culs like “ Tear­
drops,” which Lakuana derscribes as,
“ A teenager in love.” Other cuts in­
clude Sneaking, It Must Be love, and
many others.
Their hometown, Philadelphia, is
also home to many fans and staunch
supporters of Small Change. Small
Change is fast becoming a peer voice
for the youth of America. This is quite
evident in the single “ W hy.” As Ed
Eckstine, co-president of Mercury stated,
“ We really wanted to address that from
the youth perspective. There are a lot of
things that go on in the world, that are
outside the control of a 14 year old, yet
impacts their lives tremendously. Maybe
some kids aren’t thinking about it, or if
they are thinking about it, they don’t
really have the peer voice to articulate
that.” Hopefully we see Small Change
as that peer voice.
Nordstrom to Present
Designer Preview
Fashion Show
Portland, OR. — Plans are under­
way for the seasons’s most exciting
fashion event; Designer Preview 1991.
See exquisite collections by Ameri­
can and European designers Friday,
August 23, at the Hilton Hotel. All pro­
ceeds to benefit the Parry Center for
Children.
Nordstrom will host two shows: a
luncheon showing at noon, and an
evening showing at 7:00 p.m. Each will
be preceded by an elegant reception for
Patrons and Grand Patrons. Following
the evening show, enjoy dancing to the
music of the Swing Line Cubs.
Ticket reservations are available
by calling the Parry Center for Children
at (503) 234-9591.
Beth Eden
Sings Again!
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C u rtis S a lg a d o &
T h e S tile tto s
BY MATTIE ANN CALLIER-SPEARS
If you remember the last time Beth
Eden Baptist Church of Oakland, Cali­
fornia came to Pordand, you will look
forward to the concert coming up this
month.
BETH EDEN CATHEDRAL
CHOIR
CONCERT
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25,1991
5 PM
STONETOWER CHURCH
NE 30TH & SANDY.
The concert is being hosted by Mt.
Olivet Baptist Church. Invite your friends
and family members to come and enjoy
an evening of praise. Yes! Come one
and come all to this gospel, inspira­
tional, uplifting praise service. Rev.
Dr. James E. Martin, Senior Pastor.
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American and European designers will be showcased at the Nordstrom
Designer Preview fashion show to benefit the Parry Center for Children.
Anne Klein (from Left), and Calvin Klein, will be among the many
collections presented during the luncheon and evening show.
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