September 14, 2016
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Arts &
ENTERTAINMENT
Building
Bridges
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Cultures
The city of Beaverton is celebrating im-
migrant contributions to the community
as part of a series of National Welcoming
Week events from Friday, Sept. 16 to Sun-
day, Sept. 25.
“Communities recognize that they are
more vibrant and prosperous when every-
one feels welcomed and can fully partici-
pate,” said David Lubell, founder and ex-
ecutive director of Welcoming America.
The events in Beaverton include an Af-
rican cooking demonstration, Aztec Dance
Festival, an open house at the Islamic Cen-
ter of Portland, and a spotlight on Chinese
American history in Oregon.
For details on these free and open to the
public events, visit beavertonoregon.gov/
welcoming week.
An African cooking demonstration will be part of the activities recognizing immigration contributions to the community. A‘Taste
of Africa: Cook, Spice, and Eat’ showcase takes place Friday, Sept. 16, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Natural Grocers, 12155 S.W.
Broadway St. in Beaverton.
Showdogs is a full service salon. We do
baths, all over hair cuts, tooth brushing,
nail trims, soft claws, flea treatments, mud
baths, and ear cleaning. We also have health
care and grooming products to keep your
pet clean in between visits.
Show Dogs Grooming Salon & Boutique
926 N. Lombard
Portland, OR 97217
503-283-1177
Tuesday-Saturday 9am-7pm
Monday 10am-4pm
Yo dawg is gonna look like a show dawg
and your kitty will be pretty.