Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, June 09, 1999, Page 21, Image 21

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June 9, 1999
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F E S T IV A L
Volunteers Needed
For Biggest And Best Grand Floral Parade Of The Decade
More volunteers than ever are
needed to be a part of Portland’s largest
spectator event, the Southwest Airlines
Grand Floral Parade, to be held June
12. The parade will feature 28 all-floral
floats, more than in any other year this
decade. From float decorating to vend­
ing and clean-up along the parade route,
volunteers can get involved and even
raise money in the process
Decorating the all-floral floats is
an essential and fun-filled process.
Individuals (ages 14 and older) and
groups are invited to volunteer in
fundraising opportunity (for groups
only), providing income and prizes
for each group. Contact Barbara
at Cascade Concession Services,
503/286-8150 for details.
The expected increase in spec­
tators means increase in trash
along the route. Volunteers are
encouraged to sign up for th e j une
12 clean-up. Help the Rose Festi­
val continue its reign as the
“Cleanest Festival in America” in
this festive four-hour effort. For
details, contact Barbara Krieg at
four-hour shifts through Thursday,
(une 10 at the Float Barn. Contact
Theresa Egan at Studio Concepts,
the Rose Festival's official float
builder at 503/227-3333. 1 he Rose
Festival Association is pleased to an­
nounce that for every volunteer hour,
Studio Concepts will donate $1 to
Northwest Medical Teams.
Volunteer groups are also needed
for vending of merchandise and re­
freshments along the parade route
on Saturday, June 12. The parade’s
v en d in g p ro g ra m is a g rea t
503/823-1749.
Visit the Portland Rose Festival
A sso c ia tio n
w eb site
at
www.rosefestival.org.
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Every W eek Throughout the Summ er M onths
Starting June 9 & 10 1999
Doris’ will have comedy shows
The signature event of the P ort­
land Rose Festival is the Southwest
Airlines G rand Floral Parade. The
streets of Portland will be filled with
excitement on Ju n e 12 as colorful
all-floral floats, entertaining m arch­
ing bands, and splendid equestrian
units wind their way down the 4.2-
mile route.
The G rand Floral Parade is the
single-largest spectator event in O r­
egon and the second largest all-flo­
ral parade in the United States. More
than 550,000 spectators line the
streets to witness this spectator
event. And these are not your aver­
age spectators. Portland is likely the
only city where parade-lovers stake
out space along the route days in
advance by placing their folding
chairs on sidewalks. Even more un­
usual, these staked out spots go
undisturbed by police or passers- S
by. The parade is aired live on
local television and is syndicated
to more than 30 million house­
holds nationwide.
Kids and adults alike enjoy
ELF
EN H A N C EM EN T,
plined commitment, children give
back to the community. Thereby
a difference is made.
Classes Offered:
Bailet • Advanced Ballet • African
DanceJaz: Dance • Modem Dance •
Cape Breton Scottish Step • Acting •
Advanced Acting • African Ballet
• Hip Hop • Guitar Lessons • and
much more to come
Fees: $30 (includes a six-week
course, certificate, recital and a
YAAP Tee-shirt).
The Center is located at 1829
NE Alberta St. Second Dance
Room; Portland, Oregon 97211.
For more information about YAAP
(Youth And Arts Achievement Pro­
gram), call 503/284-2911.
by
Staring Comic View Comedians!
Shows starting at 8:00pm
Every Wednesday & Thursday evening through August 4"\1999
Take-out order» will be available after 8:00pm on Wed & Thurs nights.
Call Doris' for comedy show line-up and Ticket Info • 287-9249
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Youth ?~And zJlrts
zAcbiftement Program
Angela White, Executive Director
for the Youth and Arts Achievement
Program has a vision. She wants to see
more opportunities for the children in
North-Northeast Portland.
The Youth and Arts Achievement
Program is a non-profit youth orga­
nization dedicated to helping young
p eo p le w ith th e P o rtla n d an d
Vancouver metro area through artis­
tic expression. This opportunity is
open to youth of all races and finan­
cial circumstances. G ur program will
offer a variety of dance classes taught
by professional instructors. Partici­
pants who successfully complete (he
YAAP course will perform in a re­
cital and receive a Certificate of
Achievement. By making a disci-
fantastic photo opportunities with
their favorite floats at the Target
Showcase of Floats. Following the
G rand Floral Parade, all 25-30
floats return to the Rose Q uarter
Commons for two days. Live en­
tertainm ent, food and fun await!
& A R T IS T S
R EP ER TO R Y
TH EA TR E
P R ESEN T:
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Emily Mann
JU N E 3-13
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Back by popular demand!! Only 10 performances.