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OMSI Puts Reptiles on Parade
Venomous snakes
highlight Labor Day event
band copperhead and ever-popular “B ubba,” a 14-
foot long 95-pound Burm ese python. V isitors can
also see a rosy boa, L aw son’s dragon, crested
gecko and leopard frog, plus many more scaly
The largest gathering of reptiles and amphibians in creepers and leapers.
the Northwest occurs on Labor Day weekend, when
Experts are available to answer questions and
the Oregon Museum o f Science and Industry pre­ present information on the natural history of these
sents one o f its most popular events, the annual amazing and often misunderstood creatures. The
Reptile and Amphibian Show.
reptile man, Scott Peterson, will be presenting live
Now in its 20th year, the show typically attracts animal shows daily at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., and at
more than 15,000 visitors who come to see hundreds 2:30 pm there will be a panel discussion, “Getting
of captive-bred, cold-blooded frogs, lizards, geckos, Started- owning your first reptile or amphibian.” Kids
snakes, tortoises and turtles.
can make animal masks and participate in other special
Several dozen reptiles and am phibians will be activities in Kids Zone.
available for supervised handling and nearly 150
The show is from 9:30a.m . to 7 p.m.. Sept. 4 - 6 and
anim als will be on exhibit. H ighlighting this y ear’s is free with the OMSI general admission o f $8.50 for
show is a collection o f venom ous reptiles, includ­ adults, ages 1 4 -6 2 and $6.50 for seniors 63 and over
ing an albino m onocled cobra, a G aboon viper, a and children ages 3 -1 3 . For more information, visit
king cobra, a Northern Pacific rattlesnake, a broad­ www.omsi.edu, or call 503-797-4588.
Alberta Gallery Hosts Window Exhibit
Puja Sherer’s offbeat and whim­ Aug. 26 and continuing with a pub­ scores her artistic vision.
sical paintings on salvaged win­ lic exhibit through Sept. 22.
“The choice to only use recycled
dows will be featured in the gallery
Disgarded windows provide a material presents a challenge and
space at Milagros, 5429 N.E. 30"' St., compelling canvas for Sherer. Her poses the question: how do I craft
starting with an opening reception determination to only use recycled something beautiful out o f what I
from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, and found objects further under­ already have?” posed Sherer.
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