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Eden Garden
Volunteers
Needed
Do you like to garden? The Eden
Project can use your help. The a non­
profit vegetable garden at 5 9 1 I N.E. Mar­
tin Luther King Jr. is seeking volunteers
to be part o f an exciting adventure. For
more
information call 282-5395.
enior T ova Joanna Johnson I
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Call Is Out For
Swim Team
The starter’s whistle is about the
signal the opening o f the 1995 Summer
Swim League at many o f P orthnd’s city
pools. The program is open to young
swimmers through age 17. The goal is to
have fun while improving your swim­
ming skills. Daily one-hour workouts are
offer with several Saturday morning dual
meets set for July and August. For infor­
mation about the league and other pro­
grams call 823-SWIM.
Community Fest
At St. Andrews
A festival at St. Andrews Communi­
ty Center in northeast Portland w ill pro­
vide a day o f fun .end sharing for persons
| ;with developmental disabilities and the
volunteers who serve as supporters.
Games, clowns, food, pony rides, live
music and arts and crafts are some o f the
highlights o f the 17th annual Hand-In-
Hand Festival.
Social Events For
Singles
Social events to introduce singles,
40 and older, to other singles are being
planned starting in July by the Elks Shin­
ing S tarofU nity Temple. Call Ella Powell
at 285-0827 for more information.
Zoo Tunes, a concert series for kids
at the Metro Washington Park Zoo are
scheduled June 20, July 4, 18 and 25 and
Aug. 1. A ll shows begin at 7 p.m. Tickets
are $5.50 fo r adults, $4 for seniors and
$3.50 for kids.
Black M arket
Fetes Juneteenth
The second annual Black Market
Co-op celebrates the African American
independence celebration Juneteenth on
Saturday at the O A M E Cascade Center,
4134 N. Vancouver. The market aims to
provide an opportunity for m inority busi­
ness owners to showcase their Afro-cen­
tric products, including clothing, art, je w ­
elry and unusual g ift items.
Pride Dance
Announced
The 6th annual pride dance spon­
sored by the Lesbian Community Project
is held Saturday at the Portland Confer­
ence Center Ballroom from 8 p.m. to I
p.m. A wide variety o f excellent dance
music is planned, ranging from hip hop
and rock to country. Free on site child
care w ill be provided during the event.
Foster
Grandparents
Needed
Looking to earn extra money that is
tax-free and have a rewarding experi­
ence. The Foster Grandparents and Se­
nior Compan ion Programs support others
at risk. To help a child by tutoring, play­
ing games, role modeling or just provid­
ing friendship, . all 284-4233.
SU B M ISSIO N S: Community
Calendar information will be given
priority if dated two weeks
before the event date.
perfect 4.0 grade point average.
Johnson, 17, is the s c h o o l’ s 1995)
va le d icto ria n .
She is the daughter o f Lulu R
Stroud-Johnson and granddaughter o f l
the late K e lle y D olphus Stroud
Johnson earned a 4.0 grade p o in t
average in a ll fo u r years at G rant !
And she is the second person in h e rl
fa m ily to be named v a le d ic to ria n a tf
StU? enJ S at Woodlawn Elementary in northeast Portland in their final sessions of class
before summer break. The school year ends Friday for Portland public schools.
Grant.
Last year, her sister Tara Johnson,
earned the academ ic honor in her se-[
n io r year
Celebrating Juneteenth
A
number of community organ­
until the Union had won a major battle before
izations will be coming togeth­
issuing a statement. That came with the battle
er to an observance and cele­
o f Antietam. Consequently on January 1st
bration of June 19th - Juneteenth 1863
- at the
Alberta Park Saturday June 17 from
Emancipation proclamation was signed
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
into Law.
Juneteenth, recogn ized generally on June
19th is the observance o f the news arrived in
West Texas that Lincoln had signed the
Emancipation Proclamation.
Lincoln had first proposed a rough draft
to his cabinet on the Emancipation as early as
July 27, 1962. On they advised him to wait
1 echnically the Emancipation had no
legal bering on the Confederacy because at
that time they were a sovereign state The
emancipation Proclamation would only be
effective i f the south won.
Lincoln, however felt that this move
could be a tactical ploy to mobilize the slaves
in to jo in in g the ranks o f the Union M ilitary
forces.
The observance Saturday w ill also
recognize the Passage O ver. The Pas­
sage o ver was the trau m atic experience
o f tra n sp o rtin g the slaves to the “ New
W o rld ” p rim a rily to the West Indies
where slaves were seasoned and then
sent to A m erica.
There w ill be a number o f activities,
such as face painting for the children, open
mike, speakers, and free hot dogs, chips, and
pop
ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS SUMMER PROGRAM SET AT BLUE LAKE
u m m er e n te rta in m e n t fo r
Zoo Tunes For Kids
has finished her senior year
at Grant High School with a [
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youngsters is again headed
for Blue Lake Regional Park.
The eight-week Especially for Kids
s e rie s fe a tu re s fu n , in te ra c tiv e
entertainment for children ages 4 to
10. The series runs from 2 to 3 on
W ednesday after noons, June 21
through Aug.9.
“ This is our l lt h season, and we’ re
excited about the quality and variety o f talent
coming to the park this summer. We hope
youngsters w ill have a great time with the
performances,” comments Julie Weatherby,
community programs planner for Metro Re­
gional Parks and Greenspaces, the program’s
sponsor.
The Programs take place in the park
bandstand area. Admission is $3 per car, $6
for buses. The series runs rain or shine. In
case o f rain, programs are held in the Chi­
nook shelter in the park, here’s the summer
line-up:
June 2 1 Help Us Find You - Wilderness
and City Safety
Bone up on easy and useful techniques
for city and wilderness safety, and earth­
quake survival. Search and rescue expert
Harry Oakes o f Mountain Wilderness Search
Doges, and his canine companion Ranger
promote life-saving tips and experience.
June 28 Sussefusse - Sweet Feet
This young people’s international dance
troupe promotes cultural diversity and cele­
brates community through global folk danc­
es. Authentic ethnic costumes and music
from around the world are featured.
July 5 Paddlewheel o f Fortune
Participate in this theatrical game show
about water quality and river ecology Con­
testants w ill determine whether villain pol­
lutants or animals can claim the river as their
home. Presented by Portland Bureau o f En­
vironmental Services
Especially for Kids is hosted by Metro
Regional Parks and Greenspaces. For more
information about the program, call 797-
1850.
Space Open For Summer Kids Events
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no
cost
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A luting o f the programs include:
programs are available this
•S um m er Sports Camp. June 19-22,9
sum m er fo r area c h ild re n
a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Madison High School.
through the Police Activities League,
Youth 10-13 w ill participate in a range o f
the Portland Parks Bureau and other
sports including martial arts, basketball and
community-based groups.
fishing, gang resistance education and train­
The Police Activities League has an­
nounced the schedule o f summer sports
camps, tennis camps and other activities o f­
fered as a way to provide a safe and livable
community.
The activities are also meant to help
prevent youth from heading toward gang
involvement or other negative behavior.
Local police officers, college interns,
volunteers and league staff help make the
programs a success.
“ When the doors close behind kids on
the last day o f school, we want to be there to
open windows ofopportunities through sports,
culture and education," said Maura K. White,
league executive director.
ing and two meals. No cost.
• G uard C om puter Cam p. Three week
sessions start June 19 at the Portland Police
Bureau N ortheast P recinct, 449 N .E.
Emerson. Youth 8-12, w ill participate in
rocket building, drug abuse resistance educa­
tion and hands-on computer fun. No cost.
• Summer o f Safety. June 26 - Aug. 26,
Monday - Saturday, 11 a m. to 7 p.m. at the
PAL Youth Center, 424 N.E. 172. Youth 8-
16 w ill participate in a several recreational
activities, including computers, reading,
weight lifting, arts and crafts, community
service, field trips, cultural theatre. Get a
Clue Club, fishing and youth dances. Cost is
$10 per child.
•T e nn is in the Parks. June 19 - Aug. 3,
I -3 p.m. foryouth 8 -16, at Alberta, Sellwood
and Rose C ity Parks onMondaysand Wednes­
days; Mt. Scott and Fem hill parks on Tues­
day and Thursday and Peninsula and Colum­
bia parks on Monday through Thursday. The
program offers a fun introduction to tennis
fundamentals and sportsmanship to help youth
improve tennis skills and strokes. Cost is $ 10
or $5 i f the participant qualifies for a free or
reduced lunch.
•N a tio n a l Youth Sports Program . July
10 - Aug. 11 Monday through Friday, 7:45
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Portland State Universi­
ty. A comprehensive program for low-in­
come youth, 10-16, providing sports instruc­
tion, educational enrichment, drug preven­
tion education, meals, medical exams and
more to expose youth to higher education in
a structured environment. No cost.
For more information contact the Police
Activities League office at 823-0250.
Sailors Help Kids With Clothing, Food
ailors from the USS Coronado
food and clothing at ports across the country.
last week delivered food and
“ 7 hey could be sitting in some bar. drink­
clothing to the Low Income
ing a beer, but instead they chose to help the
Families Emergency Center at 2746
people o f this community.” said Life Center
N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Director Charles Carter
The sailors, in town for the Rose Festi­
The delivery kicks o f the IOth annual
val, spent the past three months collecting the
back-to-school clothmgdrive for impoverished
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local children. The clothing w ill be given to the
children before fail classes oh Aug. 26. The
food w ill be distributed on a work-for-assis-
tance basis to needy individuals.
The LIFE Center has been serving the
needsof needy individuals and families in the
Portland metro area for 28 years.
Tova Joanna Johnson
Students Raise
Hundreds For
Homeless
wo eighth grade students at
W h ita k e r M id d le S ch o o l
were so moved by form er j
P o rtla n d T ra il B la z e r K e rm it
W ashington’s recent presentation
of the Rwandan refugee situation in
A frica th at th e y d ecid ed to do
something to combat homelessness
in their own com m unity.
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Andrew Colas and Robert Ford, both
student council members at the northeast |
P ortland sch o o l, led a m o n th -lo n g I
fundraising drive for the Albina M inisteri­
al Alliance’s emergency shelter for home­
less families.
A challenge went out to four eighth
grade classes at Whitaker to see which ]
class could collect the most money. Four
local businesses each pledged to match the
funds o f one o f the classes.
Alliance representatives made presen­
tations on the causes and consequences o f
homelessness.
The classmates also heard from a
grandmother who became homeless along
with her grandchildren after losing elec­
tricity in their rented home.
The winning class raised over $170,
Not surprisingly, the class was led by Ford
and Colas. Altogether the contest raised
over $800 for homeless families in Port­
land.
When the classmates gathered in the
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school auditorium to count the contribu-
tions, representatives from the participat­
ing businesses attended
I hey were M cCall Heating and C oo l-I
ing, The Halton Co,, N eil K e lly Designers/
Remodelers and Rejuvenations. Inc. Papa
Aldos Pizza delivered four large pizzas for
a party for the w inning class.