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Page 8 April 4, 2018 Geneva & Paul Knauls Hiring Now • Barber • • Stylist • • Braider • More Walk-Ins More Phone Calls If you can fade Please Apply 5601 NE MLK Jr. Blvd 503 309-6205 Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Ernest J. Hill, Jr. Agent 4946 N. Vancouver Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 503 286 1103 Fax 503 286 1146 ernie.hill.h5mb@statefarm.com 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service R State Farm R Arts & ENTERTAINMENT Black Women and Positive Roles “Visibly Invisible,” a two-hour program to explore the complex roles that black women have within their own communities and an event to honor several women who are positive role models at home and the world at large, is the title for the next “We Can Listen” series at the Old Church Concert Hall, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave. Shalonda Menefee, a Portland entrepreneur, creative healer, de- signer and community champion, has produced the event, scheduled for Tuesday, April10 from 7 pm. to 9 p.m. Menefee has a deep passion for helping others live up to their full potential and has been commit- ted to empowering women and youth in her community for over 15 years. As a result, she has de- veloped programs, curriculum, workshops, service and products that promote self-care, spiritual healing and empowerment. The program will also feature a photography and clothing de- sign presentation featuring Africa inspired prints that exemplify a strong connection to culture and Shalonda Menefee heritage. The session will be mod- performer Julianne R. Johnson. erated by Grammy-nominated lo- Reserve seats online at visiblyin- cal recording artist and theatrical visible.bpt.me. Dr. R.H. and Lady Lucy E. Edwards Sr. TRUE VINE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 28th Year Pastoral Celebration for Rev. Dr. Raymon H. Edwards. Sr. and 1st Lady, Sis. Lucy E. Edwards Sunday April 15, 2018 at 3:30 PM Guest Evangelist: Rev. Dr. Robert Jeffrey, Pastor New Hope Baptist Church, Seattle, Wa Theme: “A Preaching Preacher” 1 Corinthians 1:18 The Lord has blessed us for over 28 years with a Pastor that has not only been a great leader to the True Vine Church family, but to the entire Pacific Northwest. Dance Troupe Benefit Saturday A gala fundraiser for Portland’s Kúkátónón Children’s African Dance Troupe will take place Saturday, April 7 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Madeleine Parish Hall, 3123 N.E. 24th Ave. The annual event will include a traditional West African meal, drinks, performances by the Kúkátónón dancers, and many chances to win amazing prizes by supporting nonprofit organizations. For tickets and more information, visit kukatonon.org.