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February 21, 2018 Page 13 Arts & BUSINESSGuide CPR Classes Offered ENTERTAINMENT Black Film Fest -- The nonprofit Hollywood The- ater hosts a month long cine- matic showcase of African-Amer- ican stars and filmmakers for Black History Month. Actor Joe Morton will join the festival for special screening of his 1984 film ‘The Brother from Another Planet,’ on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m., with Q&A to follow. A complete festival lineup is avail- able at hollywoodtheatre.org. International Bake Sale -- Come enjoy a wide va- riety of international delicacies at the Muslim Ed- ucational Trust’s annual bake sale, Saturday, Feb. 25, from 10 am. to 2 p.m. at the MET Community Center, 10330 S.W. Schools Ferry Rd. Proceeds to help support youth scholarships. Black History Unity Gala and Marketplace -- Self Enhancement, Inc. and World Stage Theater hosts the first annual Black History Unity Gala and Community Marketplace with some of the best vendors and organizations from the community, on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at SEI, 3920 N. Kerby Ave. Event will feature keynote speaker, ESPN co- host Jemele Hill. Everybody Reads -- Multnomah County Library’s 16th annual community reading program is underway with 5,750 copies of Moshin Hamid’s ‘Exit West’ now being distributed across the district so readers and students can engage with the book’s themes of safety, migration, displacement and conflict. Hamid will speak on Thursday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in a public talk presented by Literary Arts. about characters try- ing to connect. Now playing through March 18 at the Armory, downtown. Tickets start at $25. BLS Provider Skills Heartsaver First Aid CPR & AED RN Consultation MoZetta Zion, MSN, RN 503-781-7309 Assessment, Delegation, PRN Guidlines, etc... OMSI Exhibit on Arctic Thaw -- “Digging into Permafrost” is a new exhibit at OMSI addressing the subject of climate change as viewed through the lens of a thawing Arctic using exciting inter- active features such as an Alaskan permafrost tunnel replica, fossil research stations and inter- active games. Priced-Out Documentary -- The new fea- ture-length film by local journalist Cornelius Swart ‘Priced Out: 15 Years of Gentrification in Portland, Oregon’ will screen free to the public on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Cerimon House, 5131 N.E. 23rd Ave. The documentary explores the complexities and contradictions of gentrification and what neighborhood life means after the era of ‘the ghetto.’ Voyage to Vietnam -- Portland Children’s Mu- seum promotes the understanding of Vietnam culture and showcases the traditions, customs and values exemplified by the country’s annual celebration of Tet with Voyage to Vietnam: Cel- ebrating the Tet Festival. The new exhibit runs through May 6. History Hub -- Oregon Historical Society ex- hibit for young people explores the topic of di- versity 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 affect- ed 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 pro- vides $5 admission for low income individuals and families. Visitors may purchase up to six of the $5 tickets by brining a photo ID and docu- mentation showing they participate in low in- Love in Unlikely Places -- Tina Chip stars as the come service, like the Oregon Trial Card, Medic- waitress and Ryan Vincent Anderson as the po- aid, Section 8, Temporary Assistance for Needy liceman in “Kodachrome,” a world premiere play Families, and Head Start. Norman Sylvester -- ‘Boogie Cat’ Norman Syl- vester plays Friday, Feb. 23 at Clyde’s; Saturday, Feb. 24 as a guest of Ants in the Kitchen at Al’s Den; and Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Half Penny in Salem. Basic Life Support Provider $5.00 TEES CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING Seasonal Clean Up Special! E-Waste • Car Towing Appliances • Debris Scrap Metal • Recycling 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 ABLE ARM Reycling Double J Tires Bennetts Janitorial Services LLC New & Used Tires Overstock & Used Tires $20 & up Priced To Sell All tires mounted & balanced on the car, out the door – no additives. Free stock wheels w/ purchase of any new or used tire limited to stock on hand 30 years in business 2 locations to Serve You 6841 NE MLK, Portland 503-283-9437 4510 SE 52 nd & Holgate 503-771-1834 (503) 545-3160 30 yrs. Cleaning Experience 503-960-4491 walterbennett1554@gmail.com Licensed & Bonded Advertise with diversity in The Portland Observer BUSINESS GUIDE Call 503-288-0033 ads@portlandobserver.com