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^Lîo rtlañó (fibserurr Page 14 "We carry your heart in our hands, with compassion and care" Ask fo r M arg rct Neal" Funeral Director/Owner ate Heart Funeral H om e 1093 SW Tobias Way Aloha, Oregon 97006 (503) 642-4620 I ha laoAO a f c e w e d b » Ifc rU rrg o a M a * M o rte u r* A t r t n e u r » b u r r i r i l e t t o * O u r A p r r it 2010 ( r e l a t i o n « 0 7 www.nealscompassionateheartfuneralhome.com ô a r r î c ’s C /© r r t< r S a l e a r e Where learning is fun!!! September 14, 2011 Arts x X ENTED1 ENTERTAINMENT Parks Programs for Seniors 55+ Portland Parks & Recreation is all ages. For a one-time fee, golfers activities. Mobility ratings for ac registering now for senior recreation ages 65 and up can obtain a card for tivities, including stairs to climb and programs and classes, a great op reduced green fees at city courses. time spent on your feet are indicated portunity to stay active. When necessary, a senior recre as needed in the PP&R catalog. From golf, hiking and regional ation team works with parks bureau For more information, call Kristine trips to watercolor, yoga and pot employees to ensure that anyone Canham at 503-823-4328 or visit tery, there are activities offered for and everyone can participate in all portlandparks.org. MNHMMHi Genealogy Library Grand Opening People interested in exploring has moved into the historic Ford their ancestry, seeking birth par- Building at 2505 S.E. 11th Ave. and ents or learning how to preserve is celebrating its new location with their family memories can take ad- seminars, workshops and special vantage of a series ot free events events through Saturday, Oct. 8. sponsored by the Genealogical Fo- Board Director-at-Large Laurel rum of Oregon. Smith says that the organization’s The nonprofit genealogy library events and resources can help people Accepting Children as early as 1 month -13 years old. Accepting full or part time child care. For more information Contact: Carrie Green: 503-384-2529 or Carrieg9@comcast.net relationships within the commu- nity, raise funds for Basic Rights Oregon, and support nationwide marriage equality, a cabaret-style gala event, “Gaylabration,” will be hosted at the Q Center, 4115 N. Mississippi Ave. Event is from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. For more in fo rm a tio n , v isit basicrights.org. do much more than trace a family tree, “You can find the history that helps reveal the lives of your ances- tors— who they were, what they did and what was happening around them. This kind of context breathes life into the past and generates ex- citement about your family.” 1- %i 1 G a y la b r a t io n -- To celebrate NOW O PEN Mon-Fri: 6:00am-6:00pm tH H N B M N R N M M M MWMHNIMMV C a r a c a l K itte n s o n E x h ib it -- G LIC S h r e k th e M u s ic a l - B ased on the O sca r-w in n in g DreamWorks film, Shrek the Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage on Tuesday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Keller Auditorium. Your Care Visitors are getting their first glimpse of three 12-week-old caracal kittens at the Oregon Zoo. The newborns have acclimated to their new habitat and now have access to the caracal enclosure in the Predators of the Serengeti exhibit until 2 p.m. daily. Javier Nero perform s every W ednes day from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Afrique Bistro, 102 N.E. Russell St. J a v ie r N e r o - Take a magical journey of exploration in the Chronicles of Narnia, OM SI’s new state-of-the-art exhibition, where visitors will enter a three dimensional world that combines the wonders of science with C.S. Lewis’ beloved fictional books and blockbuster film series. The exhibition will show through Sept. 25, and tickets are $2 with regular museum admission. C h r o n ic le s o f N a r n ia E x h ib it io n - Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester and his band perform Friday, Sept. 23 at the Top Shelf in Vancouver; and Friday, Sept. 30 at Clyde’s. N o r m a n S y lv e s t e r B a n d - « Our First Priority Portland jazz giant Mel Brown performs at Salty’s on the Columbia every Friday and Saturday night. Known as the “Gentleman of Jazz,” Brown has a career spanning over 40 years. M e l B r o w n L iv e - Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey presents “Boom a Ring," a magical circus spec tacular with high-flying acts and pulse-pounding acts for six shows, Thursday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Rose Garden. C ir c u s S p e c t a c u la r - Dr. Marcelitte Failla Chiropractic Physician We are located at 1716 N.E. 42nd Ave. Portland, OR 97213 (Between Broadway and Sandy Blvd.) • Automobile accident injuries 1 • Chronic headache and joint pain • Workers Compensation injuries Call for an appointment! (503)228-6140 C orn M aze — In honor of the Portland Tim bers’ inau gural Major League Soccer season, the Pumpkin Patch farm on Sauvie Island has carved the club’s logo into their 5-acre com field maze. Located at 16511 N.W. Gillihan Rd., the maze is open every day this month from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 forages 6-12, $7 for ages 13 and up, and free for any child five years and under. Project G row Gallery -- Emerging and longtime fiber artists will exhibit their works for the entire month of September at the Project Grow Gallery at Port City, 2156 N. Wil liams Ave. Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Awesome comedians perform stand up, sketch, and more at the weekly Recurring Humor Night every Wednesday night at Tonic Lounge. 3100 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Pay as you wish, $3-5 donation suggested. Show is 21+. H u m o r N ig h t - For a third season o f farm- fresh produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, seafood, and other specialty foods, visit the King Farmers Market on the intersection of Northeast Seventh Avenue and Wygant Street in the parking lot adjacent to King School Park. Now open Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. K in g F a r m e r s M a r k e t - Portland Saturday Market is open each Saturday and Sunday along the water front in Old Town. S a tu r d a y M a r k e t -
