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November 22, 2017 Page 11 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT of a unique program called Music for All. Family Movie Night -- Self Enhancement, Participating organizations include the Or- Inc., 3920 N. Kerby Ave., presents two film egon Symphony, Portland Opera, Oregon Ballet favorites for Thanksgiving week when it holds Theater, Chamber Music Northwest, Portland Youth a Movie Family Night on Saturday, Nov. 25. The Philharmonic, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Friends of screenings will begin with a 4 Chamber Music, Portland Chamber Orchestra, Portland Piano Inter- p.m. showing of the national, Portland Symphonic Choir, Cappella Romana and Portland “The Wiz” and a 7 p.m. Vocal Consort. showing of “Coming to America.” Tickets at the door are $5 per film or $8 for both. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Da Vinci Arts Fair -- The popular da Vinci Middle School Arts Fair, with proceeds supporting the school at 2508 N.E. Everett, takes place Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be fine art, boutique crafts, ceramics, clothing, paintings, pottery, photos, food and more. Admission is free. Live music, a cafe and student artwork for sale are other highlights. Celebrate with Whole Foods -- The holiday season is definitely not the time for added stress and complications. At Whole Foods Market, 1210 N.W. Couch St, you will find a holiday table with staff who are ready to assist and make your holiday life easier. This table is your “Holiday Central” where you can order everything from a turkey to dinner rolls to a full holiday meal. Christmas Tree Permits -- You can skip the lot and explore the forest while finding this year’s holiday tree. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest east of Vancouver is selling $5 personal-use Christmas tree cut- ting permits, which include a map of cutting areas and instructions for cutting trees. For more information, call 360-891-5001. Norman Sylvester -- ‘Boogie Cat’ Norman Sylvester plays Saturday, Nov. 25 at Clyde’s. To Kill a Mockingbird -- Revisiting themes of com- passion in justice that are as resonant today as when the play was set in the 1930s, Lakewood Theatre Compa- ny in Lake Oswego presents ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ the journey of a young white girl whose father has been appointed to defend a black man falsely accused of rap- ing a white woman. Now playing through Dec. 10. For tickets, call the box office at 503-635-3901 or visit lakewood-cen- ter.org. 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, Histo- ry Hub asks students to consider questions like “Who is an Or- egonian?,” “How has discrimination and segregation affected people who live in Oregon?,” and “How can you make Oregon a great place for everyone?” Zoo for All -- The Oregon Zoo has launched “Zoo for All,” a new discount program that provides $5 admission for low income individ- uals and families. Visitors may purchase up to six of the $5 tickets by brining a photo ID and documentation showing they participate in low income service, like the Oregon Trial Card, Medicaid, Section 8, Tem- porary Assistance for Needy Families, and Head Start. Discount Tickets -- Low income families and individuals can pur- chase $5 tickets to classical musical performances in Portland as part Advertise with diversity in The Portland Observer Call 503-288-0033 email ads@portlandobserver.com