February 27, 2013 The Portland Observer Black History Month Page 13 G.O.O.D Parties (G e ttin g O u t O f D e b t) p ro d u c e g o o d results. H ost o r a tte n d th e m . P osition yo u / y o u r fa m ily to g e t o u t o f d e b t an d b e y o n d , in th e te a m w o r k in d u s try . For ju s t $ 1 9 .9 0 / $ 3 9 .9 0 s ta rt-u p . you could en d up w ith a $ 2 0 0 to $ 2 4 0 0 check. w ith in th e n e x t 1 0 to 1 4 days, as a re s u lt o f 5 -3 0 te a m players jo in in g w ith y o u . You w ill also le a rn to m a k e m o re w ith w h a t you e a rn . .. [NIED P hone Coach John @ 5 0 3 -3 5 8 -9 6 5 5 o r ta k e a to u r a t w w w .in c o m e 4 y o u .s tifo rp to u r.c o m N e x t G .O .O .O . p ^ a rty M o n d a y F e b .iS th 7 p m D a y s In n a t D e lt a P a rk . 9 9 3 0 IM . W h i t a k e r r d . Showcasing W omen-Directed Films POW Fest opens at the Hollywood The Portland Oregon W omen’s ers have selected a broad range of Film Festival , also know n as nearly 100 selections that include PO W Fest, takes o ff T hursday, Hollywood heavy hitters as well as March 7 through Sunday, March 10 newcomers, dynamic young film­ at the Hollywood Theatre. makers and outstanding local tal­ In its 6th consecutive year, ent. POW Fest continues to be the only film festival in Portland exclusively placing a spotlight on w om en d ire c to rs by showcasing their work and strengthening the community of women in film The S ’“1? 5 *° P e ïïe to the world of women m film, one film at a time, and provide a wom en’s perspective to the sto- ries seen on the screen by the gen- eral audience. With a record number of entries for consideration this year, organiz- The films focus on a wide variety of topics - relationships, mature themes, animation and experimental, mothers and fathers, and youth created - and include th o u g h t- p r o v o k in g content to engage the p es^“ audience through con- versations with the over 30 directors in attendance; encour- aging dialogue well beyond the the- ater as well. Each year, the festival honors a female pioneer in the filmmaking industry. This year, POWFest is A NEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IS OPENING! « OPEN HOUSE: March 6 and March 21,7-8:30 PM At the University Park Baptist Church facility 4340 N. Lombard St. Portland 97203 www.emmanuel christianacademypdx.org We’re in this together. At the American Red Cross, our clients, volunteers, employees, donors and suppliers represent a wide array of cultures, ethnic backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, beliefs and philosophies. We embrace the rich diversity around us, and come together to help those in need. + \ i American Red Cross O regon Region www.redcro88.org/oregon TreeHouses: Emmanuel Christian Academy Building Tomorrow’s Leaders For low-income, at-risk, 3rd grade boys living in the 97203 or 97217 zip codes F proud to host Penelope Spheeris as our 2 0 13 Guest o f Honor. The festival pass includes ac­ cess for early seating; admission to the POW Fest Opening Night Party at @ Large Films. For a complete list of programming and schedule de­ tails, visit powfest.com. ‘The Decline o f Western Civilization, ’ a documentary directed by Penelope Spheeris, takes you to the punk rock culture o f Los Angeles during the late 70s-early 80s. Spheeris is the guest o f honor for the Portland Oregon Women's Film Festival, opening Thursday, March 7 and continuing through Sunday, March 9. PERFORMANCE CHECKS PAID TO YOU / YOUR FAMLY Look who's living in the trees! Sponsored in part by Chevron NOW OPEN! 4 ___ V < □uH 4 DISCOVERY MUSEUM f 4 / ? WORLD FORESTRY CENTER WORLDFORESTRY.ORG