Volume X X V IIII. Number 9 Committed to cultural diversity, http://www.portlatidobserver.net ® J|e ^ o rtla n h COhserrirr n nt nt u n i t y a (c u b a r Forgotten Soul “ Forgotten Soul”, written by Kwik Jones is a play set during the struggling eighties, about a fighter named Ray (D.L. Irby) and his dream o f becoming the greatest boxer the world has seen, since the now aging Ali. The play runs March 4 and 5 at the Tubman Middle School (2231 N. Flint) at 7:30 PM Call 503/284- 0531. Fitness Class Dee Hakala, author o f Thin is Just a Four Letter Word Living Fit for All Shanes and Sizes, will be in the Portland area March 7 to promote the YW CA’s New Face o f Fitness program. This award winning program is specifically devel oped for those who have medical con cerns, are overweight or out o f shape. Dee will be teaching a free New Face o f Fitness class Wednesday, March 10 at 5:30 PM at the YWCA gymnasium on the com er o f 10lh and Main. Natural Way Workshop The Natural Way workshop series will present William H. Burke, C hief of the Walla Walla Tribe, Confederated Tribes o f Umatilla on Friday, March 5th at the World Unity Healing Center, 366 Third Street, Lake Oswego at 7:30 PM. In keeping with the purpose ot this work shop to foster Earth healing through Spiritual connection and study, we invite people o f all faith practices and beliefs. The teaching will open with drumming by the Native American Drum group, Spirit Learning. Formore information call Earth &Sprit Council at 503/452-4483. Alaska’s Rainforest The Audobon Society o f Portland is hosting an exciting slide show about Alaska’s exotic coastal rainforest on Tuesday, March 9th at 7:30 PM. Alaska’s R ainforest...an Inspirational Journey into the Wild, is the story o f a forest with hundreds o f mist-shrouded islands and coastal mountains that soar to 18,000 feet. The Portland Nature Night will be on Tuesday, March 9lh, from 7:30 to 9 PM. Make-Up Tips The S elf Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) P am plin P roject is a high school leadershiip program funded by local busi nessman Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., with thirty student “Fellows” participating from Benson, Grant, and Jefferson High Schools. The project encourages and empowers young adults to use their natural skills of influence to persuade peers to make posi tive choices when confronted with teen pressures such as drugs, gangs and vio lence. The premise is simple: give young adults a chance to live and learn by posi tive influence and they will, through their own natural ability, persuade their peers to make positive decisions when con fronted with the challenges of growing up in today’s inner-city. The Pamplin Fellows believe that giv ing back to the community is their social responsibility. They believe that by plan ning and conducting community pro grams, they will positively influence their peers, and serve as role models to inner- city teenagers within the community. b o o ks to d a y as Team P resid ent and G eneral m a n a g e r B ob W h its itt and Blazers c e n te r K e lvin C ato launch N B A R eading M o n th a t M a rtin L u th e r K ing Jr. E lem e ntary school. The Blazers are g iv in g a $ 5 0 ,0 0 0 g ra n t to th e S.M .A.R.T. (Start M a k in g a Reader Today) p ro g ra m , an d are in tro d u c in g K e lvin C a to ’s B \I|S S |O \S < iM iiiliiin ilx p i io i i l \ it d a te d l " o " e e k s In lo i e lile e \ en I d a le < n e w c h ild re n ’s book, e n title d H .O .O .P . (H e lp O u t O th e r P eople). T o d a y’s e v e n t is a m o n g o th e r photo by M. Washington M c le a r trash from in the front of the Young Life facility on N.E. Going ¿>t. are h ittin g th e b o ard s w ith R eading M o n th . < ik n il. ii in iiii I lla t io n " i l l bv a m n / in The P ortland Trail Blazers Goodwill Volleyball Tour Leant how to create powerful style, image, and presence that makes you radi ate and attract others! By simply making adjustments within ourselves, we are able to create incredible results and satisfac tion in our lives. On Saturday, March 6 attend a Success Guaranteed Seminar at The Friendly House (1737 NW 26"’ & Thurman). The event will begin at 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM. Call Image Re sources at 503/452-8986. B "Kickin' It in the Community" is a community service project by the SEI Pamplin Fellows. Recently, the Pamplin student "Fellows"performed hands-on community service at four sites throughout the community'. d e s ig n e d to c e le b ra te N B A ’s Image Management SECTION KICKIN’ IT IN THE COMMUNITY” Known as the “make-up artist to the stars,” the name SAM FINE has become synonymous with African-American beauty. Fans will be able to greet-and- meet Sam, see a make-up demonstration and ask qu estions. He will be at Nordstroms in downtown Portland on March 6. Sports For Youth Foundation, Inc. is currently accepting applications for boys and girls aged 15-19, who are accom plished High School or Club volleyball players and good citizens, both in their school and community, to take part in the 1999 Goodwill Ambassadors World Tours. 1999 marks the 16lh year that the Goodwill Ambassadors have conducted world tours for Junior volleyball play ers. The 1999 tour will travel to London, Paris, Geneva, Venice, and Rome. Reg istration deadline is March 15'\ Cal 425/251-6675 or email info@volleyballnw.com MARCH 3, 1999 B lazers’ a c tiv itie s in M a rch , Blazers Alum to Jefferson for Chari Saturday's fund-raising gam e features auction for autographed ball Les Schwab’s blazers Alum ni basketball team w ill face o ff against the Emmanuel Lions team on March 6 at 6:30 PM in the Jefferson High School Gymnasium. The event is a fund-raiser for Emmanuel Comm unity General Services Inc, a social service organization which helps troubled youths ge t o ff the streets. ECGS provides a w ide variety o f counseling opportunities as w ell as job training and access and low -cost day care for low -incom e parents. Refreshments w ill be available at the game, and a half-time auction w ill feature g ift certificates and an autographed Blazers basketball. Tickets cost $5 for adults and high school students, and $3 for m id d le school and younger. For m ore inform ation, call 281-0355 or 281-7911. 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