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Diversity in the Workplace Page 12 BUSINESSGuide June 24, 2015 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT Portland Farmers Market at the Square returns to Portland’s Living Room each Monday through the summer months to Sept. 28. $5.00 TEES CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 Farmers Market at the Square Local farmers, food producers and hot food vendors from all over the region fill Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland’s downtown liv- ing room, each Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Sept. 28. Sponsored by KINK, Portland Farmers Market at the Square 503-765-5411 FAX: 503-334-2371 16475 SE MCLOUGHLIN BLVD. MAULWAUKIE, OR 97267 ELEGANTPREOWNED.COM SALES@ 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 ric rare ~Director ~ Producer ~ Editor (503) 901-2092 ricrare2@gmail.com opened this month to bring locally grown and produced items from dozens of vendors offering every- thing from berries and greens to flowers to baked goods. The abun- dant hot food options featuring locally sourced ingredients make this market a popular lunchtime Summer Kids in the Park -- Another schedule of fun and healthy activities for kids during the summer months is now underway in three of Gresham’s largest parks. Free and open to all kids under 18, events are scheduled for two hours every weekday at Main City, Vance and Red Sunset parks. A free lunch will be served, and kids can just drop in. No advance registration is required. Recycled Arts Festival -- Entertainment, fami- ly-friendly activities, and more than 150 vendors selling art crafted from recycled items, will be found at the Recycled Arts Festival, Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. The free event is sponsored by Clark County Environmental Services and official event of the Portland Rose Festival. Uniquely Oregon Photo Exhibit -- An impressive collection of photographs celebrating people, plac- es, and a potpourri of images unique to Oregon is the theme of this photo exhibit on public display through July 31 in the George R. White Library and Learning Center at Concordia University in north- east Portland. The art can be viewed during normal library hours. destination. New to this season’s market are fresh-baked French-style breads from Phillipe’s Bread, authentic Southwest Chinese food from Mon- ey Bowl, tempting pastries from Decadent Creations and refreshing hard cider from Atlas Cider. ter and his band perform Wednesday, June 24 at 6 p.m. at the Hawthorne Lobster House; Friday, June 26 at 9 p.m. at the Rouge Pub; Saturday, June 28 at the Umpqua Valley Summer Arts Festival in Rose- burg; Sunday, June 28 at 6 p.m. at the Good in the Hood Festival at North Russell and Flint; and Thurs- day, July 2 at 2:15 p.m. at the Waterfront Blues Fes- tival for an opening day tribute to BB King. 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. Safe and Free at Matt Dishman -- The Matt Dish- man Community Center, 77 N.E. Knott St., has opened its doors to teenagers this summer as part of a plan to provide safe and free activities for youth, age 18 and younger through Portland Parks and Recreation. Registration is required. Confronting our Humanity -- The 23rd Portland Jewish Film Festival, produced by the Northwest Film Center and co-presented with the Institute for Judaic Studies, continues through Sunday, June 28 at the Portland Art Museum. The featured films cel- ebrate the diversity of Jewish history, culture, and identity, but also resonate beyond their settings and speak to experiences and issues that confront our common humanity. Neil Sedaka at Spirit Mountain -- Legendary musician and composer Neil Sedaka will grace the stage at Spirit Mountain Casino in Grand Ronde, for one night only, Saturday, June 27. 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. Norman Sylvester -- Boogie Cat Norman Sylves- 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
