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Page 10 August 9, 2017 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSGuide Advertise McCoy Park Summer Free for All -- You’re invited to enjoy a free concert featuring the world beat, Afro jazz and African contemporary group Wamba, sponsored by New Columbia Partners, will be held Thursday, Aug. 17 starting at 6:30 p.m. at McCoy Park in the New Columbia neighborhood of north Portland. with diversity in The Portland Observer Assumption Community Picnic -- Friends at Assumption Village in- vite the community to join them for an Old Fashioned Picnic and Com- munity Event, Tuesday, Aug. 15 from noon to 3 p.m. Enjoy live music and games. A mass celebrating Assumption Day will be held one hour earlier at 11 a.m. Assumption Village is located at 9121 N. Burr Ave. BUSINESS GUIDE Clark County Fair -- The popular Clark County Fair runs through Sunday, Aug. 13 in Ridgefield. C-Tran provides free shuttle ser- vice beginning at noon each day and return trips through 11 p.m. Buses will pick up riders from the Vancouver Mall’s upper JC Penny parking lot; 99th Street Transit Center; Fisher’s Landing; La Center Park and Ride; and Ridge- field Park and Ride and Battleground. Call 503-288-0033 ads@portlandobserver.com Seasonal Clean Up Special! E-Waste • Car Towing Appliances • Debris Scrap Metal • Recycling e sseNce H air D esigN 4710A NE MLK Jr Blvd Portland OR, 97211 ABLE ARM Reycling (503) 545-3160 bfade67@ gmail.com Veterans Seniors Day: Monday/Tuesday State Farm R Michael E Harper Agent $5.00 TEES CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomingon, Illinois 61710 We are located at: 9713 S.W. Capitol, Portland, OR 503-221-3050 • Fax 503-227-8757 michael.harper.cuik@statefarm.com Pompeii Exhibit at OMSI -- Preserved bodies cast by volcanic debris in the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and nearly 200 other artifacts on loan from the unpar- alleled collection of the Naples National Archaeological Museum in Italy are part of the new OMSI exhibit, Pompeii: The Exhibition. Now showing through Oct. 22. Providence Bridge Pedal -- The second largest community bicycle ride in the country takes off Sunday morning, Aug. 13. From the top of the Marquam Bridge to thrilling rides on I-405, the routes prom- ise great car-free experiences for everyone. You can register, view the routes, and learn more by visiting providencebridgepedal.org. Norman Sylvester -- ‘Boogie Cat’ Norman Sylvester plays Wednes- day, Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Bell-Michel Park for the Lewelling Neigh- borhood Concert; Friday Aug. 11 at Vinyl Tap; and Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Spare Room. Life of an Iconic President -- One hundred years after his birth, John Fitzgerald Kennedy remains a subject of endless fascination for millions of Americans. The Oregon Historical Society’s current exhibition “High Hopes: The Journey of John F. Kennedy” explores Kenne- dy’s early life, his road to the presidency, and the changes he effected during his time in office. Runs through Nov. 12. American Classics -- One of America’s most beloved composers is celebrated when the Clackamas Repertory Theatre presents the music of Irving Berlin with “The Melody Lingers On” at the Osterman The- ater on the Clackamas Community College campus. Shows are Thurs- day-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinees through Aug. 27. Tickets at ClackamasRep.org or call 503-594-6047. History Hub -- Oregon Historical Society exhibit for young people explores the topic of diversity with interactive objects and pictures that tell the stories of the people of Oregon, past and present. With puzzles, touch screen activities and board games, History Hub asks students to consider questions like “Who is an Oregonian?,” “How has discrimina- tion and segregation affected people who live in Oregon?,” and “How can you make Oregon a great place for everyone?” Discount Tickets -- Low income families and individuals can purchase $5 tickets to classical musical performances in Portland as part of a unique program called Music for All. Participating organizations in- clude the Oregon Symphony, Portland Opera, Oregon Ballet Theater, Chamber Music Northwest, Portland Youth Philharmonic, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Friends of Chamber Music, Portland Chamber Or- chestra, Portland Piano International, Portland Symphonic Choir, Cap- pella Romana and Portland Vocal Consort.