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March 1, 2017 Women in Film c ontinued froM P age 11 award nomination for best direc- tor. Dunye’s debut film “The Wa- termelon Woman,” was recently restored for its 20th anniversary. A compelling lineup of thought-provoking, inspiring and entertaining films for 2017 will be screened at the festival. From local and international fea- tures and shorts, to narrative and Page 13 documentary films, the lineup includes short film blocks with themes like quirky, dark tales, family dram, expressions of love, animation and experimen- tal. A Young Directors program will appeal to broad audiences with its humor, integrity, and fun and societal themes. A total of over 60 films will screen during the festival. In keeping with the mission to educate young female filmmakers of every discipline and skill lev- el, the festival will also showcase the work of POWGirls, four films created from workshops for girls in the local community, age 15- 19. The program encourages cre- ativity, demonstrating the power of storytelling, and gives girls the chance to explore opportunities as future filmmakers – while be- coming savvy in technology and media production. For more information and a complete list of this year’s POW- Fest lineup, visit powfest.com. ALLEN TEMPLE CME CHURCH CELEBRATING 68TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY “Going Forth With God” --Exodus 14, 15:16 Grinding Beats and Radical Lyrics P.O.S, aka Stephon Alex- ander, a Minneapolis-bred rapper known for his grinding beats and radical lyrics, performs Saturday, March 4 at the Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St. He will share the stage with Sims and Dwynell, two other rappers from Minnesota. Doors open at 8 p.m. Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Ernest J. Hill, Jr. Agent Rev Dr. LeRoy Haynes Jr. Senior Pastor & Presiding Elder 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 Family & Friends Worship Service Sunday, March 5, 2017 4:00 PM Maranatha Church 4222 NE 12th Keynote Speaker: Rev. J. Walter Hills II Anniversary Prayer Breakfast Saturday, March 11, 2017 10AM-1:00PM Maranatha Church 4222 NE 12th Tickets: $20 • Contact: Sister Regina Green (503) 282-9813 • Email: rgreen6025@gmail.com State Farm R Upholster y C le aning • S ofa / L oves e at • Pet St ai ns • F l o o d R estor at i ons 5 0 3 - 7 0 5 - 2 5 8 7 2 Rooms + Hall $ 59 95 Complete House $ 109 95 We Also Do Janitorial Services Licensed • Bonded • Insured Carpet Cleaning Spot/Stain Removal • 24 Hour Flood Service Upholstery Cleaning • Area Rug Cleaning • Dry Time 2-4 Hours With Free Deoderizer Free Estimates • Available Weekends