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December 31, 2014 ®**e Fortiani» 09bserüer ENTEDÏAINMtNT Page II (ËJbituœrp Honoring Geneva Knauls Family members announced Monday that a private celebration of life service will be held in honor of Geneva Knauls, the beloved co-owner of Geneva's Shear Perfection Barber and Beauty Salon and a longtime Portland entrepreneur, who died Dec. 20,2014. In lieu of flowers, community members inter ested in honoring her legacy are encouraged to donate to the Portland youth organization Self Enhancement, Inc., located at 3920 N. Kirby Ave. The family said it appreciates the cards, letters, thoughts, prayers and endless support they have already received. Avalon Flowers 520 S W 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204 • 503-796-9250 A full service flower experience Cori Stewart— _____ ¡alte^rraqep'ioToqraphy.corq The St. Johns Bridge as photographed by Bruce Lee, one o f the artists featured this month in an Art and Culture Program exhibit at Concordia University. Photographic Essays Concordia University Libraries’ Art and Culture Program is excited to present an array of artistic pho tography centralized around the beauty of nature and people alike. The exhibit, which opens on Monday, Jan. 5 on the northeast Portland campus, will feature Bruce Lee, who has an extensive portfolio featuring photos of nature, city, people, and many other categories, as well as a number of Portland area photographers. The art can be viewed during normal library hours for the duration of the exhibit which runs through the month of January at the George R. White Library and Learning Center. A catered “Meet the Artists” reception will be held on Sunday, Jan. 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Both exhibit and catered reception are free and open to the public. Owner, Operator Open: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am til 5:30pm Saturday 9am til 2pm. Website: avalonflowerspdx.com email: avalonflowers@ msn.com We Offer Wire Services "Your Budget is our mission" BUDGET INSURANCE E N T E R P R IS E S .L L C The Spinners Rock Portland Roy Jay’s holiday event best ever Portland entrepreneur Roy Jay’s “Spam and Vel veeta” holiday event at the Oregon Convention Center was one of the best holiday events of the season. The legendary Motown super- stars The Spinners headlined the annual charity event with plenty of people grooving to the group’s songs of yesteryear both inside and outside of the packed convention center ballroom. “Each year, it just gets bigger and better” said Dr. Richard Bergstrom of Portland. The Dec. 6 festivities which at tracted more than 750 guests, in conjunction with the Jay’s African American Chamber of Commerce, encouraged contributions to se lected charities and non-profits in the Portland area including Lines for Life, Highland’s Haven, the M.I.K.E. Program and Project Clean The Spin ners put on a show to remember for Roy Jay’s holiday event. Slate/Project Second Chance. Grand prizes included a 2014 Toyota Prius, Portland Trail Blazers courtside seats, color televisions and much more. KATU anchor Steve Dunn was the emcee of the event for the fourth straight year. Comedian Erik Schwartz and The Brown Sisters kicked off the show which also included a full meal from award winning Oregon Convention Center chef Alan Wambaa. Seen in a tte n d a n c e w ere Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith, Portland Police Chief Michael Reese and incoming Police C hief Larry O ’Dea, Multnomah County Sheriff Dan Staton, and Bernie Kronberger of Wells Fargo. Jay says he’s already working on a list of potential performers for next year. Some of the possibilities in clude Diana Ross, Bette Midler, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Kool and The Gang and The Pointer Sis ters. • Birthdays • Funerals •Anniversaries • Weddings DANNY CHAN AUTO À HOME DURAN BEASLEY LIFE At Budget we work with many insurance companies to find the best fit for your BUSINESS needs and to fit your Budget. HEALTH Call today for a free quote! 503 515 4377 Fax 503 610 7011 Office 503 254 7188 1710 NE 82nd Ave Portland, OR 97220 Independent agents serving Oregon & Washington Platinum Fade Salon Come in and he pampered Specializing in All Hair Types • Box Braids ’ Hair Extension • Relaxer • Color • Wash & Set • Press & Curl • Dredd Loc 5010 NE 9th, Unit A, Portland, Or 97211 Ashley Lewis 503 284-2989
