Page 8 May 5,1999 Focus rilanfc ©bseruer By Tony Washington T he Vision Council of Am erica visited the Rose C ity on A pril 21“ at the M a rrio tt H otel (on NW. Front St.). They provide cli­ ents w ith m any different frame styles from a m ulti­ tude of m anufacturers. T h e ir to u r s ta r te d a m o n th ago in New York which came to Portland as one of its last stops. Oregon H ealth Plan carriers may be able to have their frames p ro v id ed by T h e V ision Council of Am erica since they provide eyewear that works for everyone. Susan Norton, the lead vocalist for Betty Already was referred by Anne Magan (of Portland Center Stage) to receive an eyewear make over by a regional representative of the Vision Council of America. TAL BALLROOM WELCOMES BLU ES LEGEND Happy Birthday Tony u With Much Love- Your Family at the Observer Your Home Away from Home A V IP H O LLYW O O D STYLE VIBE • Evening starts at the Water Front Pilsner room at 6:00 p.m. then a stretch limo ride to Berbatl's for the red carpet treatment. (VIP guest only) • VIP tickets available at: Music Millennium (both locations) Waves Hair Design, Geneva's Salon. Comm Plus wireless. Mid 'It' Beauty Supply, Berbatl's Pan, The Print Shop or call 449-3192 • Tickets are $20 and Tax Deductible General Admission $10 at Berbatl's door 9 p . m . - 2 a . m . 50% off net proceeds benefit the Children's Fund for The Raphael House. For more Information call 449-3192. THE DEBBIE HASTINGS BAND TERRY R O B B ♦ ALBERT REDA &SHEILAWILCOXSOMACOUSTICTRIO