July 6, 2011 P o r tla n d © b s e ru e r Page 15 IMIIHISMIM Jumbo-Size Chess Ready for Play Chess players step up their game -literally to play on the jumbo-sized chess board at Director Park Portland's newest urban space at 815 S. W. Park. Ave. 'Big Chess,' features a 16 by 16 foot built- in chess board with 25 meh chess pieces and are free to play for all ages and abilities. The pieces are set up daily, with exceptions for scheduled events, from T p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and 2 1 5 p m to 4p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Beaverton Picnics in the Parks Beaverton kicks-off its ninth annual Picnics in the Park series on Wednesday, July 13 at 6 p.m. in Schiffler Park, 5600 S.W. Erickson Ave. "When people come together in a welcoming, summer setting like these picnics, we create a stronger, more vibrant commu­ nity," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "It's also a great opportunity to have thoughtful conversations with local leaders and fellow neigh­ bors." Picnic-goers can follow-up their dinner with either a perfor­ mance by the Beaverton Civic Theatre or showing of a family- friendly movie. Informational booths about city programs and services will be available along with representa­ tives from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, the Beaverton Police Department and Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District. All picnics begin at 6 p.m. with the entertainment beginning at 7 p.m. Unique Food Venders Wanted fo r a Large Food and Music Festival in Vancouver ’s Popular Esther Short Park Mom Harris Restaurant Grand Opening For more information go to TheFullPlatePicnic.com or contact Joycelyn Kelly email:eventscoordinator@rosconfoundation.org Phone: 360-263-3995 Avalon Flowers 520 S W 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204 • 503-796-9250 “Come See” Best food In Town A full service flower experience Jambalaya w/Chicken or Fish $ 7.99 Fish Sandwich w/Fries $7.99 Greens Red Beans or Black Eyed Peas $3.99 Gumbo $3.99 Shrimp Creole $7.99 7up Cake/Sweet Potato Pie $2.00 • Birthdays • Funerals • Anniversaries • Weddings ________(All Itemsserved with Com Bread) Mom Harris Restaurant Buy 1 Get 1 @ half Price Expires | J une 20, 2011 | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - 839 N. Lombard St. For to Go Orders call 503-477-7164 Open: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am til 5:30pm Saturday 9am til 2pm. „ Website: avalonflowerspdx.com Cori Stewart— email: avalonflowers@msn.com O w n er, O p e r a to r We Offer Wire Services