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11,1 ^ o rtla u h (DhscrUrr December 26, 2012 Shelter for the Homeless c o n t i n u e d f r o m page 9 affordable housing, as well as pro vide the job training people need to find work so they can maintain their housing and support themselves and their families,” she said. City funding does not cover all costs to keep Human Solutions’ shelters and programs in operation. The non-profit relies on the com munity to donate food and clothing to help sustain families during their shelter stay. New Year’s Eve Service--Ring it in with other local churches for live game shows, entertainment, worship, teaching and snacks at Celebration Tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver. All ages are welcome. For more information, call the church office at 503-489-7804. ZooLights — Sparkling lights and brilliant hues transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. ZooLights runs through Monday night, New Year’s Eve. Kwanzaa Celebration - Diverse and Empowered Employees of Portland p resen t the seco n d day o f Kwanzaa’s seven principles with Kujichagulia or self-determination. Spoken word by Renee Mitchell, drumming by Art Alexander and Caton, and music by DJ Calvin Kyles. The free and public event will be held Thursday, Dec. 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the first floor at City Hall. All m One Boutique Customize shirts and other apparel Dennis’ 7 Dees Landscape and Homeless families at the Winter Gardening Centers raised more than Family Shelter do not have an $57,000 to support homeless family evening meal or breakfast unless programs at a golf tournament this people in the community donate fall, and is now collecting blankets food for them to eat. for homeless families at its three For more information on donat Portland-area locations. ing or volunteering, contact Arnie Families use the blankets while at D iffenauer at 503-841-1728 or the shelter and take them when they adiffenauer@ humansolutions.org. leave. Other urgently needed items For a complete list of needed items include pillows, bus tickets, dispos or to obtain more information, visit able plates and utensils, and hy www.humansolutions.org. giene products, including tooth To contact Human Solutions paste, toothbrushes, and diapers. about services, call 503-548-0200. 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T sunam i A rtifacts on Display - Two pieces of the massive 201 ton dock that was washed away from a city on Japan’s northeast coast by the devastating March 2011 tsu nami and that landed on Oregon’s Agate Beach this past June have now arrived at the Oregon Histori cal Society in Portland. The two metal boat tie offs are on display in the “Treasures of the Vault” exhibit through Sunday, Dec. 30. The M ightiest W ind — The 50th anniversary of the most disastrous weather event to hit Oregon, the Columbus Day Storm is being com memorated with “The Mightiest W ind,” a new exhibit that runs through Jan. 6 at the Oregon His tory Center, downtown. The Santaland Diaries -- A cult anti-holiday comedy classic with a new Crumpet the Elf in tow plays through Monday, Dec. 31 at Port O regon Voices - Oregon Voices land Center Stage. Tickets available tells Oregon’s fascinating history at 503-445-3700 or pcs.org. through the eyes and ears of the Dramatic African-American Play - people who lived it. The new Or egon Historical Society exhibit - King Hedley II dives into a diverse range of sub by August W il jects, from the displacement of mi son fea tu res nority populations from urban de Emmy A ward-win- velopment, to cycles of boom and ning O regon bust. Shakespeare Fes tival actor Peter Macon. Perform ances continue through Sunday, Dec. 30 at Port land Playhouse, 602 N.E. Prescott St. Tickets are $ 15 to $35 and avail able at the box office, by calling 503- Page 13 N orm an Sylvester Band - Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester and his band plays Friday, Dec. 28 at Halibut’s II; Saturday, Dec.29 at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City; and Monday, Dec. 31 for New Year’s Eve at The Lodge, Mel Brown Live -- Portland jazz gi ant 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. 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