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lune 16. 20 0 4 llo rtlan ò ffibsert ter Page B3 K©© Celebrate« <f vífotMT C©itc<rtf Mary Chapin Carpenter kicks of 25th year Grammy-winner Jim Lauder dale will begin the evening with an acoustically charged blend o f bluegrass and country. Lauderdale's most recent al bum, Headed for the Hills, was co-w ritten with long time Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter. The silver anniversary series features more than 20 shows in all, including the Indigo Girls, Advertise w uh diversity in ffl'r JJo rtlaiii» ( O b s m tr r ( all 503-288-0033 .ulst« ponlundob scncr.com FAST TRACK MARKETING Northwest Cooking Woods The Wells Fargo Summer Concert series at the Oregon Zoo celebrates its 25th anni versary as Portland’s longest running summer concert se ries. Along with a fabulous roster of pre mium musical acts, this year’s outdoor series kicks off with John Hiatt f i v e - t i m e will perform Grammy win at the ner M ary Oregon Zoo Grammy-winner Mary Chapin-Carpenter kicks o ff the Summer on July 23. C hapin C a r Concert series at the Oregon Zoo. p e n te r on W ednesday, June 23 at 7 p.m. C a r p e n te r , who has just re leased her first album in three Emmylou Har years. Betw een Here and ris, David Gone, defies categorization Byrne, Robert with her talented mix of coun Cray, Cowboy try, rock, folk and blues mu J u n k i e s , sic. In addition to her collec Lucinda Will tion of five Grammy awards, iams and John Carpenter has received two Hiatt. “best female vocalist” awards The concerts from the Country Music As are held on ter vela Fleck and the Flecktones will perform on July 25 at the Oregon Zoo. sociation. and sold more than raced lawns near the Asian el- tion and education. 7 p.m. For more information 12 million records and has as ephants who have been known Tickets can be purchased about the summer concert se cended to the heights of popu to listen in on the tunes. The at the zoo reception office with ries, orto find picnic informa- larity in country music. senes helps financially support no service charge. Doors open tion. visit www.oregonzoo.org O pening for C arpenter, the zoo s mission of conserva- at 4 p.m. and concerts begin at or call 503-525-4215. 100% Mesquite Charcoal, Mesquite Wood, Hickory, Pecan, Wild Cherry, Oak, Sugar Maple, Plus Other Woods & Supplies Call For Appointment - Ask for Paul P.O. Box 20741, Portland, OR 97294-0741 503-254-0774 NEWS in brief Parks Season Begins with Party Free swimming, games and crafts will kick off the Portland Parks and Recreation summer season during a celebration at Peninsula Park, 700 N. Portland Blvd. on Friday.June 18 from 11:30a.m. to 1 p.m. A tree NikeOO basketball mini-clinic is scheduled during the party, giving area kids a taste of the fun they can enjoy in Portland parks all summer long. Parents are invited1 to the festivities to learn more about the 2,000 summer recreation activities available through the parks department. The selection includes day camps, arts and crafts, sports, swimming and many other opportunities Park Shuttle Starts Busy Season The Washington Park Shuttle is an easy way to get around some of Oregon’s most popular attractions throughout the summer. The shuttle stops at the Oregon Zoo, the Children’s Museum 2nd Generation, the International Rose Test Garden, the Japanese Garden, Hoyt Arboretum, Forest Discovery Center, Vietnam Veterans Memo rial, Rose Garden Children’s Play Park and hiking trails. Catching the shuttle iseasy by ridingTriMet’s Max Blue or Red Line to Washington Park Station and taking the elevator to ground level. The shuttle runs at least every 15 minutes between 10a.m. and 7 p.m. through Labor Day. Regular TriMet transfers and fares apply. For trip-planning assis tance, visit trimet.org orcall 503-238 RIDE weekdays between 7:30a.m. and 5:30p.m. C-Tran Sells Summer Passes C-Tran has partnered with Vancouver area businesses to offer the Summer Blast Pass giving youth 18 years of age and younger unlimited rides on all C-TRAN routes as well as free rides on TriMet buses and MAX in Portland. The Summer Blast Pass costs $24 for a June 20 through Aug. 3 1 pass and $12 for a July 20 through Aug. 31 pass. For more information, call C-TRAN Customer Service at 360-695-0123. CANNON'S - = = RIB EXPRESS = - House of Umoja Summer Camp Northeast Portland’s House of Umoja offers culturally based educa tional activities during its summer camp for youth, ages 11 through 15, each Monday though Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning June 28 and continuing through Aug. 19. Daily snacks and lunches and weekly field trips are provided in addition to basketball and sports tournaments. To register, call 503-282- 3296. i. i, .. ___________________ Home and Garden Fair Saturday tiV W a te rfro n t B lues F e s tiv a l Learn how to save time and money at home and in the garden at the city of Portland's Fix-It Fair at George Middle School. I (XXX) N. Burr, on Saturday, June 19, from 8:30 a.m. to2p.m. The free neighborhood resource fair offers workshops and exhibits on affordable green home repairs, lowering utility bills, home safety and health, cooking, gardening and living on a tight budget. Whether you are a renter or a homeowner, local experts will demonstrate how to save money, conserve resources and strengthen your neighbor hood. Childcare will be provided throughout the day at this family- friendly event. Vlvertise with diversity />/ | J n r t l u t b (D b jr r u c r Call 5 ^ -2 8 8 -0 1 )3 3 ails <£? ponlundob seAer.com BROADCAST LIVE! 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