*• /* ’ <9 * / ; '/ «*'. •*/ ’. » i / T ' < < 5 & -Stí^¿r« -'- • * • - Af > i» ’ v.-** • —y-/ *•^ L a - ’S " \ . . . -* z •: r'-'- r.V, - " < • ♦ ' « n t Cifc ■ . .<, Volume X X V I, Number Committed to cultural diversity January 17, 1996 ^íartíatth (©bsert rer y o n t n t it it t t u / a l e n ò a r Martin Luther King Concert “An Evening of Spirituals, Art, Song and Poetry by African-Americans” will be presented in Eugene Friday at 8 p.m. in Beall Concert Hall, 961 E. 18th Ave., in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. The pro gram is sponsored by the University of Oregon School of Music and the Friends of the UO Library. Admission is free. OASIS Winter Classes Start More than 120 classes in the arts, hu manities, health, wellness and consumer topics are offered at the Older Adult Ser vice and Information System (O A S IS ) in the Meier & Frank 10th floor auditorium, downtown. O A S IS members also partici pate in tutoring at local elementary schools. For more information, call Robin Hyatt at 241-3059. Children’s Art At Library Lazarus Art Society will sponsor an art I class for children between 5 and 12 years old. Classes are being taught over six weeks by sculpture Charles Tatus and held Satur- | day’s at the North Portland branch of the Multnomah County Library, 512 N. Killingsworth. The kids will work with clay and paints and learn to make masks | and other items. Cat Fanciers Show Set Demonstrations on how cats are trained for the entertainment industry and how the same principles apply to training cats at home will be part of the Oregon Cat Fan ciers Cat show held Feb. 3 and Feb. 4 at Memorial Coliseum. new bank created to serve the interests of inner north and northeast Portland opens this month with a public celebration at the bank's new temporary location. Area residents are invited to enjoy free refreshments and meet bank president Leon Smith and the rest o f the staff of the new Albina Community Bank Friday, Jan. 26 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The financial institution will offer typical bank products, such as checking and savings accounts, but its real bread-and-butter wi home and small business loans. Smith says the bank will rely heavily on government loan programs, Iike203(k)home loans, S B A 7(a) small business loans. "We're here to help low- and middle- income residents take advantage of the op portunities that this area’s economic revival is offering,” Smith said. “To us, that’s what a true community development bank does.” I he bank opens out of temporary facilities at 1130 N.E. Alberta St. Smith says the bank A Quentin Canton-Devers was selected to represent his school, community, state and country as one of the finest high school football players in the state. But the only way this honor will be complete is with the helpofthecommunity. Therefore, a fundraising effort has been started to help the family pay the estimated costs. Canton-Devers, 17, is the son of Curtis and Connee Devers o f northeast Portland. He has won awards as a scholar athlete, black academic all-star and Oregon High School all star. We hope that you will make« donation to help us send our son, Quentin, to this chance of a lifetime event,” the parents said, in an open letter to the public. The Devers said the total cost to attend New Concert Series Opens Some o f Portland’s best m usicians w ill be featured in a com fortable, smoke-free environment during a new concert series, each third Sunday at I Unity o f Beaverton, 12650 S W. Fifth. 1 The first concert is Sunday at 7 p.m., featuring performer/composer Mark Bosnia. Chinese Chefs Presented the Manchester classic is $1,899 and is Quentin Canton-Devers Terrell Brandon Retail Complex Groundbreaking Scheduled An artist sketch o f Willamae Ricker and Frankie Manning, the originator o f a style o f swing dance that evolved out o f the Charleston. Dance Workshops Coming To Portland College Hosts Family Jazz SUBMISSIONS: Community Calendar information will be given priority if dated two weeks before the event date. Benson High School student- athlete has been invited to quite frankly, more than family can provide participate in the 10th annual To help, make your check or money Oregon versus England/Scott Foot order to Quentin Canton-Devers, in care of ball Classic to be held March 23-31 in Curtis or Connee Devers, 4935 N.E. 24th Manchester, England. Ave., Portland, O R 97211. Tired o f the cold and high utility bills? Attend a free workshop to learn how you can stay warm and safe mon ey. Low income households can qual ify for a free kit o f m aterials worth $120; both owners and renters can I participate. To register, call the Co m munity Energy Project at 284-6827. The last o f this season’s Fam ily [ J a z z C o n c e rts, presented by the DePriest Project, takes place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17 at B u ckle y C e n ter Auditorium at the U niversity o f Portland. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and se niors. That bank's mission has played a big part in attracting investors like N IK E . "We like A lbina B a n k ’s focus on eco nomic revitalization in the north and northeast Portland com m unity,” said Doug Stamm, N I K E ’s director o f Public A ffa irs. “ This investment is consistent with N I K E ’s long-term commitment to reinvest into the community a portion o f the proceeds generated from our N IK E Factory Outlet Store (3044 N .E . Martin Luther K in g Jr. B lv d .)” Fundraising To Send Athlete To England Energy Help Offered The Northwest China C o u n cil kick s o ffa series ofC h in ese meals showcas ing Chinese chefs in the Portland area with a gourmet Chinese dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 at Mandarin Cove. Costs is $30. Reservations can I be made by ca llin g 725-4567. will move to a permanent location, now un derconstruction, at 2002 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. sometime next summer. Albina Bank’s mission is the result of a community trust started with seed money from a P acifiCorp lawsuit settlement. PacifiCorp elected to create the Northeast Portland Community Development Trust. The trust is the bank's single largest shareholder. Last week, bank officials announced that N IK E , Inc., has made a $50,000 investment in the new bank. A series of Lindy Hop dance work to fit the emerging hot jazz sounds of the era. shops and informational ses Frankie Manning o f New York City, con sions are coming to Portland sidered the father of Lindy Hop, will present during January, February, and March. new material during workshop classes in Lindy Hop is a style o f swing dance that originated in Harlem in the late 1920s and evolved out of the Charleston. Lindy Hop is also known as the jitterbug and in 1943 was called “America's only true original dance form, by Life Magazine. Dance enthusiasts say the Lindy Hop has become an exciting, swing style dance tailored I Portland and Eugene. Beginners must know the basics of the dance to participate. Single class sessions are $ 15. Preceding the workshops are free infor mational videos. In Portland, the instruction will be held at the Dishman Community Center, 77 N.E. Knot, For information call Denise at 343-7826. A groundbreaking ceremony for Kids Fan Club will also participate in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ star point ceremony. guard Terrell Brandon's new Construction of the $600,000 first phase commercial complex at N.E. 14th of and the project will begin immediately, with Alberta in Northeast Portland will be a grand opening planned for spring or early held Sunday, January 21 at 1:00 p.m. summer, 1996. Brandon, a standout at Grant the two phase project will initially In High School and the university o f Oregon clude a barbershop, clothing retail store before going on to star in the N BA continues and corporate offices for Tee Bee En to live in Northeast Portland during the terprises, Brandon’s business. N BA off-season. He is investing in the A second phase is expected to include more retail and office space Brandon, who will be in town for an evening game against the Portland Trail blazers, will make brief remarks at the cer emony. Also speaking will be Portland City t ommissioner Charlie Hales and Portland Development Comm ission Chair Carl Taiton. Brandon’s agent. Bill Duffy, family and members o f the Terrell Brandon City project at this particular location in order to help stimulate community pride and eco nomic development. Brandon said “ I ’m looking forward to being in Portland. It’s fortunate that the project is ready for groundbreaking at the same time we’re in town for the B laze r game. I ’ m enthusiastic about participating in the revitalization o f Alberta Street and Northeast Portland.”