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August 2, 2017 Page 13 Success with Arts Workshop Explore, imagine and create during an introduction to fine arts workshop sponsored by Life Change Church. The diverse congregation at 3635 N. Williams Ave. is sponsoring a free Success with the Arts workshop to include voice, guitar, dance, drama, visual arts, and arts and crafts. The sessions will be held Mon- day, Aug. 7 through Friday, Aug. 11 and are open to ages 7 to adults. Other topics will in- clude the art of sewing, charm and etiquette, modeling and home economics. Participation is limited you will need to register by calling Gail Strong at 503-281-3198 or reaching the church at 503- 288-0479. Obituary Celebration of Life Chuck Hinton Charles Edward Hinton (Chuck), a long time Portland resident and entrepreneur, died July 16, 2017. He was born in Birmingham, Ala. on Oct. 19, 1930, to the union of Arvie and Katie Hinton. He was baptized as a child and attended Bible College for one year at the Thomaston Institute in Alabama. In 1947, at the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Navy. In 1952, he met and married the love of the life, Carolyn Frances Penix. To their union three girls were born, Sandara LaGail, Janice Marie and Barbara Jean. The Hinton family moved to Portland after his military retirement where he embarked upon new careers, beginning with Ford Industries/Code –A-Phone for 15 years; and as owner and chef of Chuck Hin- ton’s Rib Express for over 10 years. He was also well-known as DJ Papa Chuck, where he provided all types of music at many functions in various venues in the greater Portland Metro Area for several years. He was the founding mem- ber of the African American Men’s Club (AAMC), retiring as treasurer of the group in 2013. One of his favorite pas- times was attending horse and dog racing events, especially the horse track, either in person or watching on television. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, three daugh- ters, five grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and two great, great grandchildren. May he rest in peace. R ELIGION Subscribe ! Fill Out & Send To: 503-288-0033 Advertise with diversity in The Attn: Subscriptions, PO Box 3137, Portland OR 97208 $45.00 for 3 months • $80.00 for 6 mo. • $125.00 for 1 year (please include check with this subscription form) Name: Portland Observer BUSINESS GUIDE Telephone: Call 503-288-0033 Address: ads@portlandobserver.com or email subscriptions@portlandobserver.com