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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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RACE: A re We So D ifferent? — A
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sider race in a new light. Open
through Monday, Jan. 1, the na
tional exhibition tells the story of
race from biological, cultural and
historical points of view.
Festival of Lights - The Grotto’s
Christmas Festival of Lights runs
through Sunday, Dec. 30. Each night
is accompanied by choirs and other
musical groups. The Grotto is lo
cated at Northeast 85th and Sandy
Boulevard.
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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
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at 503-445-3700 or pcs.org.
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Dramatic African-American Play - people who lived it. The new Or
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tival actor Peter
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through Sunday, Dec. 30 at Port
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St. Tickets are $ 15 to $35 and avail
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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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