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FOCUS page C2 w ^‘’'^ o r t l a n b (© bserutr lune 22. 2005 Good in the Neighborhood this Weekend Multicultural festival celebrates local community by K atherine B lackmore T he P ortland O bserver It’s all “Good in the Neighborhood” this year, when multicultural music, food and entertainment packs King School Park for a w eekend’s worth o f celebration. Washington Mutual, along with 24 spon sors, will host the festival on Saturday, •Ipne 25 from noon to 9 :30 p.m. and Sunday, June 26 from noon to 7:45 p.m. at King School Park on the 4800 block o f Northeast Sixth Street. The 12"’ annual celebration began when the parents and staff of Holy Redeemer School wanted to create outreach in sur rounding communities to create more di versity in the school, as well as raise funds for scholarships. The celebration has since moved to King School Park as an event for O thello - The Portland Actors Ensemble at the Lovejoy Fountain Park is presenting The Shakespearean play Othello each Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. until July 9. Bring a lawn chair or seating pad for comfort. The Park is located between Lincoln and Harrison Street between First and Fourth Avenues. Sponge Bob at the Zoo - Now through Labor D ay, th e O reg o n Z oo w ill p re se n t Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants - the thrill ride. The cost is $4.50 in addition too admission. For more information call 503- The Linda Horn buckle Band performs Sunday at Good in the Neighborhood. north and northeast Portland neighbor hoods. “It's been great,” said Sheryl Roberts, chair person for Good in the Neighborh<xxl. “The 226-1561 or v isit www.oregonzoo.org neighbors have accepted the event with open arms. Some people say it’s like a big, backyard barbecue.” Big barbecue, indeed. Roberts estimates C IN TEC I GLIDE Story Book Ride — Thomas the Tank Engine himself celebrates the 60th anniversary o f the storybook series by mak ing tracks through the nation and stopping at the Mt. Hood Railroad in Hood River from Saturday June 25 to July 3. Family entertain ment will include Knoto opportunities, arts and crafts, storytelling, live music and more. For tic k e t in fo rm a tio n , v isit w w w .tic k e tw e b .c o m /th o m a s or r i o e rv ic e www.mthixxirr.com. Laugh Factory - Comedy returns every second Wednes day of the month at the upscale Bacchus Restaurant, thanks to EEI International. Trippin’ through Town - Take a trip through time to find the hottest poetry, hip-hop and soul influencing Portland on Wednesdays at the Ohm. $7 cover. 31 N.W. First Ave. On the Radio - Groove to soul and hip-hop with Kevin Berry from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays DOUBLE J TIRE CENTER NEW • USED • Fully Guaranteed Taxes, Mounting & Balancing Included “ Cleanliness is next to Godliness" Spring Cleaning Special Linda J. Scott Owner Insured - Bonded continued on page C4 at 90.7 FM/KBOO. Check out the Commu nity Potpourri talk show from 7 to 8 a.m. Mondays, W ednesday and Fridays at 1480 AM/KBMS. Count your blessings with Melodies from Heaven from 6 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 1290 AM/ KKSL. Tune in to African American Health Radio W ednesday nights on 1290 AM/ KKSL. G ypsy Classes - Caravan Studios offers classes in belly dance, African dance and' more. Visit www.gypsycaravan.us. H avea Ball - Kids will have a ball at OM SI’s new Innovation Station by exploring the human side of technology. For more infor mation, visitwww.omsi.edu. A m usem ent At O aks P a rk - Oaks Park in southeast Portland offers rides, picnic grounds, roller-skating and family games in the shade o f 100-year-old oak trees on the banks of the Willamette River. Rides and roller-skating are open daily. Residential-Offices call me anywhere from 6,000to 7,000 people show up over the weekend. “There’s community unity,” Roberts said. “It’s a place where new friends are met and old friends are seen again. It’s fun and entertain ing.” What makes Good in the Neighborhood unique from other community festivals? “I thinkit’struly multicultural. You see more than one race, you see a nice mix of people,” Roberts said. “This is a one of a kind event for this community.” She said despite the fact that the festival is free, the high quality and professional enter tainment offered isn’t diminished. An open house kick-off party will be held on Thursday, June 23 from 6 to 10 p.m. at McMenamins Kennedy School at 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave. M usicians K ant B C aught, Younglife, Funk Plastic and Blacknotes will perform, along with comedian Brian Ballard. Music will continue to get the juices flowing Saturday and Sunday on two stages with more than 20 acts, featuring blues, 503-249-0081 Ask about our stock rim with purchased. Limited to stock on hard. Coupon 10% off on first cleaning Now Dealing In New Rims! We will try to meet or beat any price on tires & wheel packages. Call for pricing on other sizes and brands. □ U sed t in » $1S * up T im e to J a m - Jam Night, Portland's ever- popular com edy and variety show is at Christian Performing Arts Center, 8131 N. D enver Ave. Show s continue every Fri day Night starting at 9 p.m. with dinner by M ondemaj Catering next door to the show at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. D inner is $13 and tickets are $7 for adults and $4 forchildren under 12. For dinner reservations, call 503-286-2590.