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Committed to Cultural Diversity www.porllaudobseiver.tom December 03. 2003 (Tlje Ittortlanh (©bseruer C o in ni u n i t y a I e n d a r Party for Human Rights Celebrate the Universal Declara tion of Human Rights with inter national refreshm ents, m usic, dancing and speeches from stu dents of model United Nations programs and community activ ists at St. Andrews Community Center, at Northeast Eight Av enue and Alberta Street, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 10. Shopping Opportunity The Hail Mary Gallery, 1609 NE. Alberta St., is holding a Holiday Bazaar from noon to 6 p.m. Tues days through Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 24 with an artist’s reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6. For more informa tion, call 503-281-6096. Crafty Women WomenTree, Portland’s nonprofit W omen’s Resource Center, hosts “She's Crafty,” a craft fair sup porting local female artists. Crafts, including jewelry, ceramics, bags, quilts and much more are available at the WomanTree Gallery, 2641 N.E. Alberta, from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7. Shop and Support Shop and support students at Mount HixxlCommunity College's 20"’ Annual Holiday Ceramics and Print Sale at the campus' Visual Arts CenterGallery from 10a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 through Saturday, Dec. 6. For more informa tion, call 503-491-6923. Urban Bush Women perform “Shadow's Child," coming to Portland State University's Lincoln Performance Hall. "T>u$h s\\}omen "Teach "Tolerance The dynam ic com pany Urban Bush Women brings a story of tolerance of the w o rld ’s c u ltu re s to P o rtla n d S tate University’s Lincoln Performance Hall. The dance troupe is stopping in Portland during the nationwide tour of “Shadow’s Children" for shows at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11.Friday.Dec. l2andSaturday,Dec.-13. “Shadow’s Child" tells the stirring tale of a young woman from Mozambique who moves with her family to a rural Southern town in the United States and learns about forging bonds of friendship, acting courageously and being tolerant of people’s differences. The work will feature artistic director Jawole W illaJoZ ollar’s unique blending of African and contemporary dance, with masks and puppets designed by award-winner Debby Lee Cohen, and live music and guest performers from Mozambique. Tickets are $24 with discounts available for seniors and students. For tickets, call 503-224-4400 or for more information, call 503-245-1600. Home Improvement The Community Energy Project holds free workshops on water conservation and weatherization. For more information, call 503-284- 4962. Radical-Curious? Radical Women holds its next meetingat6:30p.m.Dec. lObegin- ning with a hearty meal for a $6 donation. The meeting is at the Bread and Roses Center, 819 N. Killingsworth. For more informa tion, call 503-240-4462. Chimps Gone Wild Jane Goodall brings enthusiasts closer to nature with "W ild Chim panzees,” through May at the Omnimax Theater, 1945 S.E. Water Ave. Tickets are $8.50. For more in fo rm a tio n , v isit www.wildchimpanzees.org. Spirit of Community Franklin junior Marneet Lewis gives back M arneet Lewis is a musician, a writer, a leader and an activist. For her dedication to her northeast Portland community and to Franklin High School in south east Portland, she will be recognized during an awards ceremony Thursday as one of the city of Portland’s Youth Volunteers of the Year. Get in Shape Providence Health Systems offers Westside fitness classes at 4015 SW Mercantile Drive, Lake Os wego. Classes include step, ball and bar, cardio mix, cardio step, g e n tle -p a c e d fitn e ss, gro u p strength training and Tai chi. to nameafew. Forafull schedule,call 5 0 3 -5 7 4 -6 5 9 5 or v isit www.providence.org/classes. Lewis volunteers for many community projects and organizations, including the Oregon Food Bank, the M ultnomah County Youth Com m is sion, the Salvation Army, American Red Cross Y outh V oice and A lam eda neig h b o rh o o d cleanups. In school, Lewis writes for the newspaper, plays drums in the concert band, works in the photo by M ark W ashington /T he P ortland O bserver Franklin High School junior Marneet Lewis (right) and her mom, Juanita, prepare fruit for distribution at the Oregon Food Bank headquarters in northeast Portland. cafeteria, participates in an upper class leader Lewis says she values her volunteer work ship planning group, and is active in the law and public service program. because she can help her com m unity while meeting her neighbors and making new friends. No Excuses Pacific Northwest Regional Blixxl Services asks Oregonians to run out of excuses when it comes to donating blixid. The agency is holding its annual MLK Day Bkxxl and Marrow drive on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 7:30a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Red Cross, 3131 N. Vancouver Ave. For more infor- mation.call 503-528-5476. Zoo Turns On L ights Wild Oats Wellness Wild Oats Wellness Center pre sents free workshops at 3535 N.E. 15th Ave. (at Fremont) in upstairs studio A. A lecture on "Loving What is" is from 7:30to9:30p.m . on Dec. 3. A class on Healing Depression and Anxiety is from 7:30p.m .to9:30p.m . Dec. lOand a class on the benefits o f cloth diapering is from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 13. Pre-register at 503-281 -3262. t The Oregon Zoo in southwest Portland turned into a nightly holiday wonder of colorful displays during the ZooLights festival which opened on Saturday and continues through Dec. 28. The silhouettes o f life-sized anim als will burst into light on buildings, w alkw ays, trees and trains when 500,000 lights were s w itc h e d on S a tu rd a y by C hendra, an Asian elephant at the Oregon Zoo. The 16lh annual ZooLights fes tival ignites a holiday tradition for zoo visitors to enjoy through Dec. 28. "The beautiful animated animals, the decorated train and all the new colorful displays are sure to make this year's ZooLights the best ever,” said Tony Vecchio, zoo director. “It’s become a great tradition for our visitors. Some parents who vis ited as children are now bringing their children.” Besides a variety o f anim ated ani mals em blazoned at the z o o ’s en trance and throughout, the zo o 's popular costum ed characters and elves will be on hand to greet visi tors and pose for pictures. Rudolph the R ed-nosed R eindeer will be jo in ed by Buddy Beaver, Honey Bear, Eliza Elephant, Lulu Lem ur, Nate the Eagle, Rock E. Goat, Sandy Sea O tter and T itus Tiger. F or m o re in fo rm a tio n , v isit www.oregonzoo.org or call 503-226- 1561. I
