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Page 12 June 3, 2015 BUSINESSGuide Arts & ENTERTAINMENT Festival Latino 2015 takes place on Saturday, June 6, at Clackamas Community College from noon to 4:30 p.m. in the Gregory Forum. This free event for the whole family is a chance to explore the college while enjoying folk dancing, salsa dancing, art, music, face painting, community resources and information, food, soccer and inspirational speakers. $5.00 TEES CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 est. 2002 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 Essential Gus Van Sant -- The Northwest Film Center is currently showing a series of films by Gus Van Sant, the Port- land director honored as one of the most talented and imaginative filmmakers of the indie film renaissance. The series, which includes such notable successes such as “Drugstore Cowboy,” “My Own Private Idaho,” and “Elephant,” along with other movies that influenced Van Sant’s film practice, runs through Friday, June 5. ric rare ~Director ~ Producer ~ Editor (503) 901-2092 ricrare2@gmail.com Rose Festival CityFair -- Portland Rose Festival’s waterfront celebration on the downtown waterfront comes to its zenith this week with CityFair. Enjoy carnival rides, live music, tasty treats and dozens of shops and wares, among other attractions through, Sunday, June 7. A.J. Java Hosts Concerts -- A.J. Java, a communi- ty cafe across the street from Peninsula Park at 6425 N. Albina Ave., welcomes the public to a series of free summer concerts each Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and featuring Cuban sandwiches and a pot- pourri of Latin sounds. Training at Mon 6:45PM / Thurs 10AM Attend “Free” Team Training Session Nike. day, June 5 through Sun- day, June 7. Admission to the Oregon Historical Society will be free for the entire weekend thanks to a sponsorship donation from Norman Sylvester -- Boogie Cat Norman Sylves- ter and his band perform Friday, June 5 at the Blue Diamond; Saturday, June 6 at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City; Friday June 12 at the Merry Time in Astoria; Saturday, June 13 at the Spare Room; and Sylvester is a guest with Ed Neumann at Bradford’s on Sunday, June 14. Soulful Showcase -- Blacque Butterfly presents spoken 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 cui- sine at 910 N. Killingsworth St. Grand Floral Parade -- A cherished highlight of the Portland Rose Festival, this popular procession is more than a spectacular floral-filled parade; it’s a beloved annual tradition. Parade takes off at 10 a.m. from Veterans Memorial Coliseum and proceeds downtown via Northeast Broadway, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the Burnside Bridge. 2205 N. Lombard Latino Culture Celebrated Heisman Trophy on Display -- The 2014 Heisman Trophy, presented to the University of Oregon in recognition of the accomplishments of quarterback Marcus Mariota, will be on display at the Oregon Historical Society, 1200 S.W. Park Ave., from Fri- Chicago Steppin’ Classes -- You have seen the R. Kelly video, now it’s time to learn the dance. Groo- vin’ High Steppers offer Chicago Steppin’ classes at the Rockwood Community Center and the Colwood Golf Center. All levels are welcome. No partner is needed. First two lessons are free; $20 monthly fee includes both locations. For an event schedule, an- nouncements and more information, visit the web- site groovinhighsteppers.com Portland’s Saturday Market -- Portland Saturday Market in Old Town has opened for the 42nd year bringing some of Oregon’s best handmade prod- ucts, good eats and live entertainment from street musicians and other artists. Located next to the Wil- lamette River at 2 S.W. Naito Parkway, Saturday Market is also open every Sunday through Christ- mas Eve. Music Millennium Free Shows -- The Music Mil- lennium, 3158 E. Burnside, hosts in-house live per- formances. Enjoy free music and the opportunity to meet artists. Call 503-231-8926 for a schedule. Fourth Sunday Jam Night -- A friends and fam- ily 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 Celebration Tabernacle, 8131 N. Denver Ave. The free event is open to the community.