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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,
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Saturday
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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.
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