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music and food at the Colwood Golf Center, 7313 N.E. Columbia Blvd.
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communities through dancing, sponsor a fundraiser this weekend with games,
High Steppers Host Fun Weekend
Dance group
promotes
Healthy Births
ing and raising children in the Port­
land area.
The Groovin’ High Steppers are
a non-profit organization aimed at
connecting diverse urban commu­
nities through dancing, specifically
Join the Groovin’ High Steppers Chicago Steppin’.
this weekend as they fundraise to
A series of special activities will
support the Healthy Birth Initiative take place at the Colwood Golf Cen­
- a program designed by the ter, at 7313 N.E. Columbia Blvd. On
Multnomah County Health Depart­ Saturday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2
ment to address health disparities in p.m., there will be Meet n ’ Greet,
birth outcomes for black women liv- with dominoes and bid whist tour­
Rising Hip
Hop Star
Lizzo, a rising hip hop star known
for her inventive wordplay and an
ability to seamlessly flow between
naments featuring small prizes. R&B,
Neo Soul, and Jazz music will ac­
com p an y all gam es and hors
d ’oeuvres will be served.
That evening is the main event
when all participants will be wel­
come to more music and dancing
courtesy of DJ George. Guests will
be encouraged to dress up and food
will be provided.
On Sunday, Nov. 16 guests are
welcome to participate in a farewell
brunch and dance set, also at the
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rapping and singing, is coming to
Portland Friday, Nov. 21 for a per­
formance at Dantes, downtown.
Featured on NPR and in Time and
Rolling Stone, Lizzo hails from Min­
neapolis and recently signed with
Virgin/EMI records. She will be per­
forming with Har Mar Superstar and
the Pizza Underground.
Described by NPR Music as "An
indefatigable and chameleonic per­
former," she has stated she's ex­
cited to get to Portland and perform
for this particular scene.
The show starts at 8 p.m. and
tickets are $15. Dantes is located at
350 W. Burnside. For more informa­
tion, visit danteslive.com.
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60SPEICHRISTMAS
Friday, December 12 | 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 13 | 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 14 | 4 pm
Charles Floyd, conductor Gary Hemenway, music director
Northwest Community Gospel Choir
After 16 years, it keeps getting better. The region's premier
gospel singers and the Oregon Symphony orchestra will have
you on your feet, clapping and shouting - celebrating the true
spirit of the season. An exhilarating experience!
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Lizzo brings her inventive
wordplay and songs to Dantes,
Friday, Nov. 21.
The cost to participate in all three
events is $70 for singles and, $120
for couples. Tickets to the main
event on Saturday night only are
Colwood Golf Center.
$50 per person. Entry for Saturday’s
The fundraising goes to all as­ dominoes and bid whist tourna­
pects of the Healthy B irth Initiative, ments only is $20. Tickets can be
including services and classes for purchased and donations can be
African American fathers and com­ m ade
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munity programming for mothers.
groovinhighsteppers.com .
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Tickets start at $25 Groups save: 503-416-6380
OrSymphony.org | 503-228-1353
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