1 January 12, 2005 Page B7 King Tribute Biggest in State Jefferson High hosts 2O’h annual celebration dents to set their own goals in cultural understanding. Besides the expected live audience of 4,(XX) people, "Keep Living the Dream" will be simulcast live on Portland Community Media channel 11, Portland Public Schools Television Services channel 28 and KBOO radio 90.7 FM. The biggest Martin Luther King tribute All events are docum ented on broadcast- in the state will be at Jefferson High quality digital film, in hopes of preserving the School’s Robert G. Ford Auditorium, 5210 legacy for education within the community N. Kerby, on Monday, Jan. 17 from noon and in the classroom. until 7 p.m. for a “ Keep Alive- the Dream” tribute to the visionary civil rights leader. “Our goal at W orld Arts is to preserve as much as we can,” Berry said. This is the 20lh anniversary o f the firs, The event also aims to provide a forum King event by World Arts Foundation, for community members to meet and net which works to weave artists and per work. To accommodate all participants, the formers into messages and a conscious main speaking events and performances will take place in the We need to keep alive the dream through our demonstrated actions. - Ken Berry, secretary of World Arts Foundation au d ito riu m but the Jefferson High School cafeteria will provide space for building re lationships, enjoying various exhibits and receiving information about voting and many other groups. ness inspired by King. A donation of $3 or three cans of non- “W e need to keep alive the dream 1 J o 1 1 perishable food is suggested. For more through our demonstrated actions so we in fo rm a tio n , are still modeling the beliefs and principles w w w . worldartsfoundat ion .org. v is it that Dr. King so nobly left for us,” said Ken Berry, secretary of World Arts Founda tion. This year’sevent will include thousands of speakers and performers and 35 ven dors to represent all cultures on Martin Luther King Day. Event organizers say this event sparks connections, understanding and cultural dialogues to last the whole year through. Multnomah County is gathering a di verse group o f young people for a discus sion at the King event, encouraging stu The Jefferson Dancers are one of the many performance groups scheduled to take the stage, Monday, Jan. 17 at the 20th annual Keep Alive the Dream” tribute at Jefferson High School in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. January 18, 2005 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Memorial Coliseum Your chance to visit our schools! Featuring: • Student performances • Kindergarten know-how • Tools, information & resources • Free parking • Free shuttles at 6 area high schools • Free refreshments • Free childcare (4 yrs and up) CELEBRATE! P ortland P ublic S chools 503-916-3304 or www.pps.k 12.or.us T hanks to our sponsors: / m / tri o r r Croi*! rtrvJ I fbf ritzy The contents of this ad were developed under a grant front the Department of Education. However, those content» do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Portland PuHic Schools is on equal opportunity educator and employer O re g o n £ PARENTS fMTchiki nnci-i, I t . SCHOOLS pm PUBLIC