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Voinnin z\XIV, Number 11 Serving the community through cultural diversity. • 1 • il f *•’ ■3.: L ife in the P ortland M etropolitan A rea ^ n rtla n h OOhseruer onxntunitg a le n h a r 01 Spring Break Fun Portland parks and Recreation is offer ing som e fun and creative ways for kids to avoid the spring break dull drum s again this year. The following camps and activities are scheduled during the week of March 21. ART CAMPS: F ulto n P a rk C o m m u n ity C e n te r, 68 SW M iles, 823-3180. Ages 6-10, Mon- Thurs, 10:30am-12:30pm. Fee: $12/18 M t. S cott co m m u n ity C e n te r, 5530 SE 72nd, 823-3183. G rades K-8, M on-Fri, 9:30am -12:30pm . Fee: $35/52.50 Sellw ood C o m m u n ity C e n te r, 1436 SE Spokane, 823-3195. Ages 6-10, Mon- Fri, 10:00am-Noon. Fee: $25/37.50. Ages 6-10, Mon-Fri, 1:00-3:00pm. Fee: $25/37.50 DANCE CAMPS: St. Jo h n s C o m m u n ity C e n te r, 8427 N C entral, 823-3192. G rades 1-6, M on- Fri, 9 :00am -l:00pm . Fee: $35/53 M t. S cott C o m m u n ity C e n te r, 5530 SE 72nd, 823-3183. Ages 6-11, M on-Fri, l:00-4:00pm . Fee: $46/69 Sellw ood C o m m u n ity C e n te r, 1436 SE Spokane, 823-3195. Ages 6-11, Mon- Fri, 9:00am -N oon. Fee: $46/69 GENERAL FUN CAMP: M ontavilla C o m m u n ity C e n te r, 8219 NE G lisan, 823-4101. Ages 5-11, Mon- Fri, 9 :00am -5 :00pm. Fee: $75/112.50 MUSIC THEATER CAMP: M e tro P e rfo rm in g A rts/R ice School, 6433 NE Tillam ook, 823-3660. Ages 8- 11, M on-Fri, 1:00pm. Fee: 45/68 PRESCHOOL DAY CAMPS: Mt. Scott Com m unity Center, 5530 SE 72nd, 823-3183. Mon & W ed, 9:30am - 12:30pm. Fee: $10/15. Tues & Thurs, 9:30am -12:30pm . Fee: $10/15 SPORTS CAMPS: Fulton P a rk C o m m u n ity C e n te r, 68 SW M iles, 823-3180. Ages 6-9, M on- T hurs, l:00pm -3:00pm . Fee: $12/18 L ane C o m m u n ity School, 7200 SE 60th, 280-6193. G rades Elcm to M iddle, Mon- T hurs, 9:00am -2:00pm . Fee: $25/52.50 M t. S cott C o m m u n ity C e n te r, 5530 SE 72nd, 823-3183. G rades K-5, M on-Fri, 9 :3 0 a m -1 2 :3 0 p m . F ee: $ 2 5 /2 7 /5 0 . G rades K-5, M on-Fri, l:00pm -4:00pm . Fee: $25/27.50. Preschool, M on-Thurs, 10:00am-Noon. Fee: $ 15/22.50 Sellw ood C o m m u n ity C e n te r, 1436 SE Spokane, 823-3631. Ages 6-10, Mon- Fri, l:00-4:00pm . Fee: $25/37.50 U niversity P a rk C o m m u n ity C e n te r, 9009 N. Foss, 823-3631. G rades Elcm- M iddlc, M on-Fri, 10:00am-Noon. Fee: $10/15 OPEN PLAY SWIM: Buck Pool, 320 SE 16th, 823-3668. Mon- Fri, l:10-2:55pm . Fee: $0.75. M on-Fri, 3:15-4-45pm . Fee: $0.75. Mon & W eds, 8:05-9:05pm . Fee: $0.75. Friday, 7:55- 9:00pm . Fee: $0.75 C olum bia Pool, 7701N Chautaugua 823- 3669. Mon-Fri, 12:30-2:00pm. Fee: $0.75 Interior Designer Joins Director’s Furniture irec tor’s Furniture in T u a l a tin , O r e g o n is pleased to announce the arrival o f D er rick V an B arker, A.S.I.D . to our d e s ig n c o n s u lta n t staff. Derrick comes to D irector’s with 10 years o f professional interior design ex perience. E d u c a te d a t C a lifo rn ia C o l le g e o f A rts an d C r a f ts , in O a k la n d , C a lif o r n ia , M r. V an B a rk e r sp e n t tim e d e s ig n Derrick Van Barker in g c o rp o ra te o f fic e s in D e n v e r C o lo ra d o , re s ta u r a n ts in th e C a lif o r n ia C e n tra l V a lle y a re a , s e rv e d a s In te r io r D e sig n D ire c to r o f T r a v e llin i F u rn itu re , a n d w o rk e d a s a c o n s u lta n t a n d le c tu re r on th e s u b je c t o f in te r io r d e s ig n . H e is a lso a m e m b e r o f th e A m e ric a n S o c ie ty o f In te rio r D e sig n e rs. D errick and his young fam ily are enjoying their relocation to the Portland area and the Pacific N orthw est. Derrick looks forward to joining com m unity efforts and directing his extra tim e tow ards neighborhood involvem ent and disadvantaged m inority youth program s. Spring Break “ Scaleabration ■ * **. * so bring 'em on down to Hart's Reptile World’s annual Wow, Parents! Kids and Spring Break "Scaleabration", Saturday March 19th through Sunday March 27th, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Help Sherman the 3001b tortoise celebrate his 85th birthday. All kids get a party favor and a surprise. Besides Sherman there are over 300 other reptiles to see like cobra's, rattlesnakes, boas, pythons, monitors, iguanas, crocodiles, alligators, turtles and many more. Hands-on activities will include turtle rides on Sherman by the kiddies, petting Binky the 16ft python, visiting with Wilbur the Crocodile, Esq., and much more. Cookies and refreshments for everyone. All activities are free after regular Reptile Zoo admission. 7 yrs and up $4.00, 3 to 6 yrs. $3.00 and 2 and under free, phone 266-7236 for more information and directions. inrorniaiiun a n u an Michey Nouse Visits Patients At Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital When Stephanie Mengia, 8, checked into Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital for appendicitis, she wasn’t planning on meeting Mickey Mouse. Mickey and a fellow Disney on Ice chorus skater visited with patients at the Children's Hospital Friday, March 4. Oregon Assembly For Black Affairs ^*5«, | JL HE 1994 OREGON BLACK POLIT- ICAL CONVENTION (OBPC) WILL BE HELD APRIL 9-10, 1994, AT THE QUALITY INN, IN SALEM,” OABA PRESIDENT CAL HENRY ANNOUNCED TODAY. “This is the ninth OBPC that the Oregon Assembly for Black Affairs (OABA) has hosted since its establishment in 1977.” Henry stated. Also Henry announced that State Treasurer Jim Hill will give the keynote opening address to the convention. Hill is the first Black tobcclected to a statewide office in Oregon. He was elected State Treasurer in November 1992. Also Hill is one of the original founders of the Oregon As sembly for Black AfTairs (OABA). The purpose of the Oregon Black Political Convention is twofold, Henry noted. One is to serve as a forum for delegates to discuss issues and conditions, and to establish, through resolu tions, the position of the Black Community, col lectively, on these issues andcondilions affecting it. The other is to endorse candidates running for public offices during the 1994 Primary Election, who are sensitive and responsive to the issues and conditions of Blacks in Oregon. The theme of the convention is "Now is the time: Black Political Action.” Henry stated that this theme recognizes that it is critical that Blacks in Oregon must take political actions now in order to chart a course for the future. It expresses the critical needs for Blacks to take charge of the forces that control our livelihood. “Blacks can no longer stay quiet when elected officials refuse to protect the lives of Black citizens and ensure that Blacks arc not faced with racism in the state workforce and academic cnvironmcnL” Henry said. Black Political Action is defining the needs, goals, and aspirations of the Black Community, and communicating the same to individuals who can make the differences. Black Political Action is discussing issues and conditions, and estab lishing, through resolutions, the positions of the Black Community, collectively, on these issues and conditions affecting it. It is being a risk taker and an agent for positive change in and for the Black Community. Black Political Action is running for public office. It is supporting and working for the elec tion of candidates who are sensitive and respon sive to conditions and issues affecting Oregon Black Community. Also it is holding all public officials accountable and responsive for produc tivity within the Black Community. Black Politi cal Action is holding Black leaders and Black public officials accountable for providing tl» leadership to enhance productivity within and for the Black Community. It is providing leadership for all Oregonians. “Today there is anger in the Black Commu nity, and there is fear in this community.” Henry revealed. Oregon will a elect Governor in 1994, and it is very important that someone be elected who can represent all the citizens of this State including Blacks. The 1994 OBPC hill help in that end. The convention is open to anyone who is committed to the political development of Black people and who is willing to work to that end. The public is invited to register and participate in the activities of the 1994 OBPC. Kayauna EET SEVEN-YEAR-OLD KAY AUNA IS AN AFFECTIONATE LITTLE GIRL OF AFRICAN- AMERICAN , NATIVE-AMERICAN, AND CAUCASIAN HERITAGE. K ayauna is one o f several hundred chil dren o f color in the N orthw estcurrcntly aw ait ing an adoptive family. Kayauna enjoys feminine touches such as pretty clothes, frilly hair accessories, and her canopy bed. Playing “house,” coloring and draw ing, and watching Sesam e Street occupy her free time. Kayauna also enjoys church activities. Kayauna and her 14-year-old sister came into state care three years ago. Chronic abuse and neglect are part o f their history. The sister does not w ant to be considered for adoption at this time, and may have an alternative form o f long term care. The girls have strong bonds, and need to have on-going contact with each other. K ayauna is a bright girl who is making norm al progress, although she is academ i cally behind. Until recently, she was too dis tracted to focus on learning. Now that she is taking m edication, she has im proved her concentration. Those who work with her arc optim istic about her future academic suc- Kayauna cesses. A patient, stable adoptive family will be an im portant part o f her healing process. Oregon agencies waive or reduce fees for fam ilies adopting older children and sibling groups. Singles as well as couples are encour aged to inquire. O rientation m eetings and pre-adoption preparation classes arc offered regularly. T o leant m ore, call the Special N eeds Adoption C oalition at 222-9661, or call your local C hildren’s Services Division. Now Is The Time To Apply For PSU’s Ryles Scholarship , hree W ashington County residents credit the $5,000 renew able Nancy Ryles Scholarship with affording them an opportunity to continue their school ing. 1991 recipient Eleanor Dominguez gradu ated from PSU and is w orking toward a m aster’s degree in education. C assandra G ar rison, the 1992 w inner, is a PSU sophom ore pursuing her interests in engineering and environm ental science. Last year’s recipient, Tualatin resident Betsy Rawls, is now a senior m ajoring in English. Com pleted applications for the Nancy Ryles Scholarship must be received in Port land State U niversity’s O ffice o f Academic Affairs by April 10, or postm arked by April 7. Call Susan Baibas at 725-3510 for inform a tion or an application. The scholarship is open to women who wish to work toward an undergraduate degree at PSU and w ho ‘due to ( 1 ) financial need and (2)currcnt or past family responsibilities and/ or other personal disabilities, have had their schooling interrupted and have been unable to begin and/or com plete their college educa tion.” It covers the cost o f tuition, books, and fees at PSU , as well as providing a small stipend for living and other school expenses. The scholarship was created in honor o f the late Nancy Ryles, a long-tim e state sena tor, form er O regon Public Utility C om m is sioner and Beaverton school board member. “ Nancy w orked to support and encourage education, particularly for those lacking the opportunity or the m eans to acquire that education.” said Joan Johnson, a friend o f Ryles and co-coordinator o f the scholarship fund. Johnson encourage all interested women to apply. “Past recipients have overcom e seri ous obstacles to continue their educations.” she says. “ Y our past is past. The question is: W hat can you do now ? Can you make it?” For inform ation call (503)725-3510.
