October 4, 2017
Minority & Small Business Week
Arts &
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Worship in Pink Health Fair -- A free health fair with onsite mam-
mograms to help with breast cancer awareness and prevention will be
held Saturday, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maranatha Church, 4222
N.E. 12th Ave. Sponsored by Komen and the volunteer ambassadors
of Worship in Pink, the event will also include live music, a childrens’
play area, free lunch and information from local health organizations.
For screening reservations, call 503-552-9160.
Pompeii Exhibit at OMSI -- Preserved bodies cast by volcanic de-
bris in the eruption of Mt.
Vesuvius and nearly 200
other artifacts on loan from
the unparalleled collection
of the Naples National Ar-
chaeological Museum in
Italy are part of the new
OMSI exhibit, Pompeii:
The Exhibition. Now showing through Oct. 22.
Norman Sylvester -- ‘Boogie Cat’ Norman Sylvester plays Friday,
Oct. 6 at the Vinyl Tap; Saturday, Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. for the Silverton
Sidewalk Shindig at the Red Bench Antique Store; Friday, Oct. 13 at
Catfish Lou’s; Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Spare Room; and Tuesday, Oct.
17 at Artist’s Repertory Theater.
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 So-
ciety’s current exhibition “High Hopes:
The Journey of John F. Kennedy” ex-
plores Kennedy’s early life, his road
to the presidency, and the changes he
effected during his time in office. Runs
through Nov. 12.
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 discrimination 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.
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