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Page B2 (Elje ‘Ißcirtlanh (ßbseruer ui 1 j Portland Observer. Call ¿03.388.0033 jftVtfV’iV C.I. JOE'S i '’' f J n r tk in h < 0 b » rr» e r rnc » fort » a 9S.S auto store JOIN THE JAMMIN 95.5 NIKE CHARITY BASKETBALL TEAM SATURDAY APRIL 19TH AT 7PM AT S.E.I. 3920 N. KIRBY, PORTLAND THE JAMMIN 95.5 NIKE BIG BILLERS vs. lIlu' ^ I o r t i a n h (O h s e r in 'r CORY COUGARS $1 Admission Children Under 8 Free Proceeds Will Go To Amateur Athletics and Education Brought to you by The Portland Observer, Gl Joe's and JAMMIN 95.5 Halftime Entertainment Provided by JAMMIN 95.5 FOURTEENTH ANNUAL Inner Citv Blues Festival Saturday, April 19th, MELODY BALLROOM, 615 SE Alder, 6:30 pm - 12:30 am "KEEPIN' IT REAL April 16. 2003 Focus ‘When a Black Man Loves’ New book explores the emotional side o f men Do you want to know how he feels when he loves you? Misses you? Or when he is heartbroken over you? Do you want to know how he felt when he was turned away from love? “W hen a Black Man Loves” by Z achary M arcus Cesare Harris is a non-fiction rom antic journey covering a bevy o f relationship and their individual dynam ics as experienced by a black man over the course o f 12 years. Insightful, brutally open and honest, the book is a statem ent regarding basic human dilem m as o f love, lust, relationships, ec stasy, pain, risk and rew ards. It deals with finding love, losing a relationship, rekindling a long term rom ance and moving on when it d o esn ’t work. A lthough a black man wrote the book, the dynam ics covered in it are applicable to anyone who has ever been in love, or in any type o f intim ate relationship with a m em ber o f the opposite sex. It gives men som e cam araderie \\ \ VI n iÁ v X M i e \ i-s “When a Black Man Loves" by Zachary Marcus Cesare Harris is a non-fiction romantic journey guaranteed to give women more insight into their men. It is available for purchase online at www.WhenABIackManLoves.com. and esprit de corps in exorcising - and excising - som e o f the feel ings that th ey ’ve had w hile going through sim ilar things. It gives w om en m ore insight into the em otional side o f men and sheds m ore light into a place w here there is som etim es not much disclosure. “When a Black Man Loves” is F k lT F I Alberta Art Hop PartlcIpantsWanted The Alberta Art Hop is a one-day festival to celebrate the arts and culture scene in the vibrant Alberta Street Community. On Satur day, May 10 the street will open up for music, dancing, theater, art and great food. There will be art exhibitions, a shrine contest, live music, a parade and hands-on art projects for adults and children. Volunteers, artists and performers are still needed. For more information, call 503-493- 7246. Online Adopt-a-Pet The Oregon Humane Society has put a new twist on on-line personals. With just two clicks, those looking fora loving pet can find it with the dog, cat, rabbit or rodent o f their choice by logging on to www.oregonhumane.org. Those interested in pet adoption can scroll through photos o f all the pets available for adoption at the northeast Portland shelter and read pet profiles that are expanded daily. Alternative Medicine Classes II Linda Hornbuckle Band Jim M e s i Band with Mel Solomon Norman Sylvester Band with La Rhonda Steele and Raydell Clay and Linda Madison Dave Fleschner Trio and MC Paul Knauls BBQ ribs, chicken, red beans and rice on sale. Full-service bar, 21 and over. SIS or 2/525 (CBA members 51 off) Co-sponsor: Cascade Blues Association Benefit for the R A IN B O W C O A L I T I O N Ticket Outlets: Music Millenium, Genevas, Reflections, Doris’ Cafe, Dale Ann's Ladds Inn It’s often to pick out the vehicle . . . Portland Community College will feature a non credit lecture series that explains how natural medicine can help you rely on wholesome cures to prevent illnesses as well as heal them. Naturo pathic physician Dr. Suzanne Lawton will lead a series o f six lectures during which students can discover practical, safe and natural approaches that can be incorporated into the home. Each lecture will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through May 7 at Tigard High School, 9000 S.W. Durham Rd. Cost is $14 for individual lectures or $66 for the series. For more information, cal 1503-538-9774. Ladybug Nature Walks Parents can discover the natural world with their pre-schoolers every Friday at 10 a.m. at Hoyt Arboretum. A naturalist will hand out magnifying glasses, bug boxes and other tools to explore the soil, water, bark, flowers and animals in Portland’s parks. There is a $2 charge for each child, but adults are free. Kate Spade Visit Kate Spade, one o f America’s leading accesso- S P R IN G than the financing! S H IM Hr the thoughts o f men most women have never heard because their men couldn’t find the right words to express them. This book will read you and make you read yourself. “When a Black Man Loves” can be purchased online at the authors site , w w w ,w h e n A B i3Ck M an Loves.com. nes designer and style- makers, will celebrate the lat est addition to the Kate Spade Beauty collection ‘Classic Pearlsat Nordstrom’s at Washington Square from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 17. Shoppers will be able to have a bottle o f the new perfume autographed by its originator. Earth Day Bike Blast On Tuesday, April 22 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente’s Interstate South Medical Office, 3500 N Interstate Ave., there will be a Community Bike Blast in celebration o f Earth Day. The event will feature free bike checkups and minor repairs, discount prices on Bell bi cycle helmets, demonstrations on helmet fit tings, live entertainment and free refreshments. Earth Day Garden Party The Patton Home Community Garden and the reopening o f the Patton Home Kitchen as a community resource will be celebrated at an Earth Day Garden Party, Tuesday, April 22. C hef Tim Tommaso will serve up food and refreshments for guests from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Patton Home, located at 4619 N. Michigan. Activities will include painting o f the fence around the garden, planting in the garden, a special speaker and a barbeque. For more information or to volunteer, cal 1503-221 -1054, extension 276 Timeless Treasures Benefit Area residents can bring one antique collectible to the Elders in Action Timeless Treasures benefit on Wednesday, April 30 and have it appraised by a professional to find out if it is treasure or trash. The event will be held at the Cascade Crest Banquet Center at the Oregon Zoo Rotunda. The cost for the benefit is $30 for seniors and $50 for general admission which includes a buffet dinner and live music. Homes for Pets Wanted The Oregon Humane Society is extending its outreach efforts to area pet stores this month. To help the Humane Society bring homeless pets into the community, call 503-285-7722, extension 204. S P E C IA L J.R. Washer/ Dryer Repair Specialists Inc. For an answ er you can trust, let your credit union help! Front Loaders & Stacked Units Serving all who live, work, worship or attend school y y I [_ l _ / \ M _ , t /- jj E I i E >r • C fC i/if U n io n 2151 N.W. Front Avenue Portland Oregon 97209 rSO?) 4S?Q uuu,, onn asso w w w . w illa m e t t e f c u . c o m ' I in the Portland communities o f Arbor Lodge, Boise. Bridgeton, Buckman north o f S E Hawthorne- Cathedral Park, China Town, Concordia west o f N.E. 33"1 Avenue. 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