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Page 12 July 8, 2015 BUSINESSGuide 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 Uniquely Oregon Photo Exhibit -- An impressive col- lection of photographs celebrat- ing people, places, 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 northeast Portland. The art can be viewed during normal library hours. ric rare ~Director ~ Producer ~ Editor (503) 901-2092 ricrare2@gmail.com Science of Ripley’s Believe It Or Not -- What’s more amazing that Robert Rip- ley’s legendary compendium of oddities, anomalies and fan- tastic feats? The science that underlies them! OMSI presents “The Science of Ripley’s Be- lieve It or Not!” a 6,000 square foot interactive exhibit that ex- plores the real science behind the unbelievable. The collection of intriguing objects and astonishing artifacts is open through Sept. 7. 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, Port- land’s downtown living room, each Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Sept. 28. 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. Remembering Janice and Linda -- A concert at Dawson Park on Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. will pay tribute to the late soul diva Linda Hornbuckle and late piano powerhouse Janice Scroggins, two beloved musicians and community members who died last year. The musical legacy salute will feature the Linda Hornbuckle Band featuring LaRhonda Steele, Norman Sylvester, and Lenanne Sylvester Miller. Also performing will be Arietta Scroggins Ward and Nafisaria Scroggins Thomas. $5.00 TEES nity College through July 19. Shows are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Get tickets at clackamasrep.org or by call 503-594-6047. Summer Kids in the Park -- Another schedule of fun and healthy activ- ities 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. 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. Summer Reading for Kids -- Kids of all ages can sign up at any neighborhood library of the Mult- nomah County Library system for a free summer reading program that entices kids to read for pleasure and maintain the skills they learned during the school year, while also encouraging lifelong library use. 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 event schedule and in- formation, go to groovinhighsteppers.com Portland’s Saturday Market -- Portland Saturday Market in Old Town brings some of Oregon’s best handmade products, good eats and live entertain- ment from street musicians and other artists. Lo- cated next to the Willamette River at 2 S.W. Naito Parkway, Saturday Market is also open every Sun- day through Christmas 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. Live Jazz -- Every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Third Degrees Lounge at the River Place Hotel, 1510 S.W. Harbor Way. No cover or minimum purchase. Get information at pdxjazz.com. Oregon Black History -- The Black Museum of Oregon group meets every Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 420 N.E. Mason St. Call 503-284-0617. 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. 503-765-5411 FAX: 503-334-2371 16475 SE MCLOUGHLIN BLVD. MAULWAUKIE, OR 97267 ELEGANTPREOWNED.COM SALES@ Norman Sylvester -- Boogie Cat Norman Sylvester and his band perform Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. at Dawson Park for the Remembering Janice Scrog- gins and Linda Hornbuckle concert; Thursday, July 9 at 7 p.m. at the Lehrer Pub; and Saturday, July 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the Mississippi Street Fair. Summer Theater -- The Clackamas Repertory The- atre presents Tennessee Williams’ classic play, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” on the campus of Clackamas Commu- Discount Tickets -- Local low-income families and individuals can purchase $5 tickets to classi- cal musical performances in Portland as part of a unique program called Music for All. Participating organizations include the Oregon Symphony, Port- land Opera, Oregon Ballet Theater, Chamber Music Northwest, Portland Youth Philharmonic, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Friends of Chamber Music, Portland Chamber Orchestra, Portland Piano Inter- national, Portland Symphonic Choir, Cappella Ro- mana and Portland Vocal Consort. Discount Admission -- OMSI visitors pay only $2 per person for general admission on the first Sunday of each month as well as discounted admission of $5 to the Planetarium, OMIMAX Theater and USS Blueback submarine.