Çnrtlanh (Observer April 17,2013 BI? ? - > i B» , v • 4 . ¿fe * 'OILJ I jf t w -B ■ B I ■ B III bm 1 B • i « ^■gg 1 ■Si 1 I Page II ’ PL, Ji BlwSMl Portland’s diverse cultural traditions are celebrated during Colored Pencils Art and Culture Night. Know Your Neighbors New Columbia to host Colored Pencils night Home Forward will open its New Columbia Community Education Cen­ ter to co-host Colored Pencils Art and Culture Night, abi monthly multicultural family living room event featuring di­ verse art and performances. The event will take place Friday, April 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 4625 N. Trenton. Community members are invited to share their culture through song, story and dance in what promises to be an evening of powerful human expression. Artists from all races, creed, socio­ economic status, gender, and sexual orientation are included. The commu­ nity building event aspires for people to understand one another and bond to our uniqueness. Colored Pencils' mission is to pro­ mote identity, dignity andequity through the arts. There is a $5 to $20 suggested dona­ tion to help support the non-profit pro­ gram. The event is free for children, students and seniors. ”4 * '>