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June 29. 2005
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New Use Considered for Old Morgue
Humboldt Celebration
O ur U nited V illages hosts a
Humboldt Neighborhood party
with entertainment and fun for all
ages, Wednesday, June 29 start­
ing at 5 p.m. at the North Star Ball­
room, 635 N Killingsworth Court.
Local businesses like V innie’ s Pizza
and Cullen’s Comer Market along
Odwalla Juice have donated food
for this free event. For more infor­
mation contact Corinna Buchholz
at 5 0 3 -5 4 6 -7 4 9 9 or co rin n a
@ourunitedvillages.org
Poetry Reading
Bold Sky Café, 3943 N. Missis­
sippi St., will feature acclaimed
writers Dan Raphael, Christyne
Sisk and Lyssa Tall Anolik on
W ednesday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m.
For more information, call 503-
287-0154 or visit www.bold-
sky .com.
Irvington Covenant
Renaissance Academy
The summer session for Irvington
Covenant Renaissance Academy
starts on July 5 and goes through
Aug. 12. Children in grades 4-8
can study musical art ranging
from gospel singing to African
dance. The cost for the six-week
session is $300 and scholarships
are available. For more informa­
tion contact Greg Me Kel vy at 503-
329-2483 or Ada Tel 1 i s at 503-515-
8961.
Shining Star School
Openings for fall enrollment at
Shining Star School are now avail­
able for kids going into grade 1
and 2. Twelve children will be
accepted for this small commu­
nity based school. For more infor­
m a tio n
v isit
www.shiningstarschool.com or
call 503-753-4459,
Could become a
theater, housing or
social service agency
by L ee P erlman
T he P ortland O bserver
The Multnomah County Commission is about to decide
what living use to give their old morgue at 301 N.E. Knott
Street. The current choices are a social service agency, a
theater and housing.
A hearing and vote on the issue was scheduled for
T hursday, July 7 at 8 a.m. H ow ever, because bids for the
property are low er than what was expected, the com m is­
sion may postpone a decision until July 21.
The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s office
moved to a new location several months ago.
One of the applicants for the 12,632 square foot building
and 37,500 square foot lot is the Native American Youth
Association, which needs to relocate from their current
headquarters at 4000 N. Mississippi St..
The association requires space for its 35 person staff and
program s that include educational support, tutoring,
childcare and case management.
Another bidder is Chaos Theatre. According to group
spokespeople, they would convert the building into a
theater of 45 to 75 seats and convert some of the property
into housing for condominiums.
Housing was also the choice o f a third suitor that has
since w ithdraw n its application, according to county
officials. U nlim ited C hoices w anted the building as
headquarters for their non-profit agency that retrofits
private homes for people who are physically challenged.
The Eliot Neighborhood Association gave letters of
endorsement to the Native American group and Unlimited
Choices because they met the association’s primary criteria
o f preserving the 1926 historic building.
N eighborhood chair Gary Ham pton said there was
opposition to Chaos Theatre out o f concerns theater
events will bring traffic and parking congestion and
because they had too many unansw ered questions from
the group.
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A theater, new housing or a social service agency are options being considered for the abandoned Multnomah
County Medical Examiner's office on Northeast Knott Street.
Staying True to Commitment
Art Camp Help Needed
Higher Stages Arts Academy, a
sum m er school that teaches
drama, computer graphics and
video arts, are seeking volunteers
that have experience working with
youth. Contact Suzanne Marsh
at 503-288-5320 or em ail at
whitakerhigherstagesCo) hotmail.com
Kaeshon Adams shoots a
slam-dunk at the open
house and community
celebration at Nike's
Portland Factory Store.
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C am p Starlight is a program o f |
C ascade AIDS that provides
children affected by HI V/AIDS
the opportunity to enjoy a car­
ing, safe, recreational cam ping
experience. The cam p starts at
the end o f A ugust, but volun­
teer cam p counselors and do­
nations are needed now. Call
5 0 3 -2 2 3 -5 9 0 7
or
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African-Inspired
Music and Dance
The North Star Ballroom, 635 N.
K illingsw orth C ourt, hosts be­
ginning drum m ing and G hana­
ian rhythm classes on Tuesdays
at 6 p.m. On W ednesdays, an
interm ediate level o f the d ru m ­
m ing is offered in addition to an
A frican aerobics/dance class.
All classes are taught by Chata
Addy. For more information call
503-632-0411.
Summer Play Days
All summer long come join other
fam ilies in Irving Park every
W ednesday at 10 a.m. to gather
with W aldorf School oriented
and inspired fam ilies who wish
to play, snack and get wet in the
new w ater play area. For more
inform ation, contact www.shi
n in g starsch o o l.co m .
Women Mentors
W omen in C om m unity Service
are seeking volunteer mentors
for fem ale offenders at Coffee
C reek C o rre c tio n a l F acility .
M entors provide support and
e n c o u r a g e m e n t to w o m e n
transitioning from prison back
into the com m unity. M entors
m ust be fem ale, 24 or older.
T raining is provided. Call 503-
570-6614 for more information.
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The High Steppers Drill and Dance Team perform during a community open
house at the NIKE Factory Store on Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
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Nike awards $100,000 to community
W hen Nike cam e to northeast Portland
more than 20 years ago, the corporation
made a prom ise to the local com m unity to
invest in the betterm ent o f its residents.
This year, the O regon-based com pany
continued an expansion o f its grant pro­
gram to area non-profits by aw arding
$5,000 each to 20 local program s for an
annual total o f $ 100,000.
The beneficiaries included such as Albina
Head Start, Friends of the Children and the
Portland Youth Builders. Over the past two
decades, NIKE has donated more than $1.1
million to north and northeast neighbor­
hood organizations.
“This program has helped many non­
profits continue to serve people in need,”
said Vanessa Gaston. President and CEO of
the Urban League of Portland, another pro­
gram to benefit from Nike’s efforts.
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The Nike Portland Factory Store hosted
an open house June 22, with more than 1 .(MX)
community members in attendance and more
than 40 booths from area organizations.
Residents, business members and youth
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came by after the award ceremony. The event
featured a free outdoor picnic, games and
activities, music by ETHOS musicians and
entertainment by the High Steppers Drill and
Dance Team.
Program Keeps Young Bellies Full For Summer
Low-income students
given free meals
Who says you can’t get a free lunch? The
Summer Food Service Program provides
thousands of free meals to children and
youth during the summer months.
Families who live in low and moderate-
income neighborhoods will be able to find
Summer Food Service Program sites in com­
munity schools and public parks near their
homes.
“The Summer Food Service Program is
our most effective way of tackling child and
youth hunger during the summer months,"
said Wendy Lebow, Director of Multnomah
County’sCommission on Children, Families
& Community. “The program served nearly
174,(XX) lunch meals las, summer. We know
that children and youth benefit from free,
nutritious meals. And w e’ve heard from
parents that this program provides needed
support to their fam ily’s food budget.”
Children and youth under 18 years can
participate with no paperwork required.
Program flyers are being distributed in all
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eligible schools in MultnomahCounty Port
land Public. Parkrose, Reynolds, David Dou­
glas, and Centennial School Districts are all
hosting sites. Portland Parks and Recreation
will be serving lunch in North, Northeast,
and Southeast Portland parks.
Families can call 800-723-3638 or visit the
CCFC website at www.ourcommission.org/
projectsummer for a full map of sites.