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The Page 12 Portland Observer Black BUSINESSGuide Advertise with diversity in The Oregon Alternative 6300 NE 42nd Ave. Portland Oregon 97211 971-302-6277 Don’t Worry Be Happy Portland Observer BUSINESS GUIDE Call 503-288-0033 ads@portlandobserver.com Harris Photography 503-730-1156 Family Portraits $65 History Month Cascade Festival of African Films -- Film series at the Cascade Campus of Portland Com- munity College is the long- est-running annual Afri- can film festival in the United States. Screenings continue through March 8 with films ranging from full-length features to documentaries and short films. For a complete schedule and rundown of films, visit africanfilmfestival.org. Leaving Her Past Behind -- A young woman leaves her past behind to discover love and redemption in the world premiere of C.S. Whitcomb's ‘The Seven Won- ders of Ballyknock,’ now playing through Sunday, Feb. 15 at Lakewood Theatre Company in Lake Oswego. For tickets and more information, call the box office at 503-635-3901. Portland International Film Festival -- The 38th an- nual event from the Northwest Film Center brings culturally diverse films from 52 countries to movie screens around Portland. The festival opened Thurs- day and runs through Feb. 21. For a full schedule, visit festivals.nwfilm.org/piff38. Senior High Photos $65 4545 N.E. MLK 97211 Farmers Market Open for Winter -- The Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University is now open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the South Park Blocks. Some produce to expect during the winter months include stacks of purple and green kale, broc- coli and cauliflower, carrots, parsnips, beets, apples, pears, winter squash, potatoes, and onions. White Bird Dance Series -- The Port- land group presents the long-awaited return of ‘NDT2,’ the brilliant younger 16-mem- ber company of the Nederlands Dans Theater, Europe’s most acclaimed contemporary dance company. One show only, Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. antonioharris@mac.com Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Ernest J. Hill, Jr. Agent 4946 N. Vancouver Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 503 286 1103 Fax 503 286 1146 ernie.hill.h5mb@statefarm.com 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service R State Farm R CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 Dolls to Take Your Breath Away -- The Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show takes place Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kliever National Guard February 11, 2015 Armory, 10000 N.E. 33rd Dr. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children. Home and Garden Show -- Annual Portland Home and Garden Show is held Thursday, Feb. 19 to Sunday, Feb. 22 at the Expo Center. Black Films for February -- The Hollywood Theatre features a series of films for Black History Month during the month of February. This year’s annual se- ries focuses on impor- tant cinematic contri- butions of black women directors. ‘Just Another Girl on the IRT” screens on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m.; Soul Train Express: The Sisters,” shows Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m.; and “Black Girl in Suburbia” shows Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. For more information, visit holywoodtheatre.org. Soulful Showcase -- Blacque Butterfly presents spo- ken word, live music and featured artists on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 8 p.m. at E’Njoni Café, African-Mediterranean cuisine at 910 N. Killingsworth St. Norman Sylvester -- Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester and his band perform Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Spare Room; Sunday, Feb. 15 for a Tim “Slim” Langford fundraiser at the Crystal Ballroom; Friday, Feb 20 at the Blue Diamond; and Saturday, Feb. 21 at Billy Blues in Vancouver. Chicago Steppin’ Classes -- You have seen the R. Kelly video, now it’s time to learn the dance! Portland’s Groovin’ High Steppers offer Chicago Steppin’ classes at the Rockwood Community Center in Gresham and the Colwood Golf Center in northeast Portland. All levels are welcome. No partner is needed. First two lessons are free; $20 monthly fee includes both loca- tions. For an event schedule, announcements and more information, visit the website groovinhighsteppers.com. Music Millennium Free Shows -- The Music Millen- nium, 3158 E. Burnside, hosts in-house live perfor- mances. Enjoy free music and the opportunity to meet artists. Call 503-231-8926 for a schedule. Fourth Sunday Jam Night -- A friends and family variety comedy show in a Saturday Night Live format with local recording and performing artists, bands, dance crews, poets, and drama groups, takes place each fourth Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. at Celebra- tion Tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver Ave. The free event is open to the community. 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