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Serving the community through cultural diversity.
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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
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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
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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.