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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (June 27, 2018)
June 27, 2018 Sadie’s Garden Party -- Sabin Community De- velopment Corp., a nonprofit dedicated to providing long term and affordable housing in inner north- east Portland, will host a garden party with its lovable housing hippo mascot Sadie to celebrate the opening of a community garden and to connect with neighbors, on Saturday, June 30 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Alberta Commons, 5010 N.E. 19th Ave. My People’s Market -- My People’s Market returns on Saturday, June 30 with an exciting mix of 100 di- verse entrepreneurs, makers, and artists along with Portland’s best food and beverage artisans. Bring the family to Rose Quarter Commons from noon to 8 p.m. for live outdoor music, art, performances and plenty to eat and drink--celebrating Portland’s diverse and vi- brant communities. Gorge Shuttle Returns -- The Columbia Gorge Ex- press bus service by the Oregon Department of Trans- portation has made its return, now going as far east as Hood River and offering serve seven days a week, year round. The bus departs from the Gateway Transit Center to Rooster Rock State Park, Multnomah Falls, Cascade Locks and Hood River. Phenomenal Blues and Gospel -- Join Blues legend Norman Sylvester and LaRhonda Steele as they front a “Phenom- enal Concert” where Blues and Gospel converge showcasing the roots of American Blues and Gos- pel music. Also featuring Lenanne Sylvester-Miller, Renato Carato, Peter Moss and the Interfaith Gos- pel Choir and others, the concert takes place Friday, June 29 at 8 p.m. at the Alberta Rose Theater, 300 N.E. Alberta St. Tickets are $20 and doors open at 7 p.m. Norman Sylvester -- ‘Boogie Cat’ Norman Sylvester plays Friday, June 29 at 7 p.m. for the Phenomenal Concert, a musical journey of Blues and Gospel music at the Alberta Rose Theater; Sunday, July 1 at Buddies Page 11 in Vancouver. Sports Bar in Aloha; Wednesday, July 4 at 2 p.m. for the Waterfront Blues Festival; Saturday, July 7 at Catfish Lou’s; and Friday, July 13 at Bill Blues BUSINESSGuide Waterfront Blues Festival -- Join blues legends, up- and-comers and regional favorites to mark the 31st annual Waterfront Blues Festival, July 4-7 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, downtown. This year’s festival will feature more than 100 acts on four stages. Festival proceeds help the Oregon Food Bank fight hunger. For a complete schedule, visit waterfrontbluesfest.com. Chicago-Style Steppin East Portland Independence Day Parade and Celebra- tion -- The East Portland Community Center at 740 S.E. 106th Ave. welcome people of all ages to their free, annual Independence Day parade and family fun celebration, which actually takes place one day before the official holiday on Tuesday, July 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The parade starts at 11:30 a.m. and bleach- ers will be set up for spectators. Fun, Healthy Social Dance for Couples and Singles. Weekly Classes www.groovinhighsteppers.com Denise Johnson 503-819-4576 Hernandez Williams 206-683-4101 Co-Founders and Instructers Robot Revolution -- A new exhibit at OMSI brings some of the most innovative robots from all over the world. Learn about the skills robots possess that mimic and often surpass human capabilities in “‘Robot Revo- lution,” now showing through Sept. 7. Zoo for All -- The Oregon Zoo has launched “Zoo for All,” a new discount program that provides $5 admis- sion for low income individuals 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, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and Head Start. CPR Classes Offered Basic Life Support Provider BLS Provider Skills Heartsaver First Aid CPR & AED RN Consultation MoZetta Zion, MSN, RN 503-781-7309 Discount Tickets -- Low income families and individ- uals can purchase $5 tickets to classical musical perfor- mances in Portland as part of a unique program called Music for All. Participating organizations include the Oregon Symphony, Portland Opera, Oregon Ballet Theater, Chamber Music Northwest, Portland Youth Philharmonic, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Friends of Chamber Music, Portland Chamber Orchestra, Port- land Piano International, Portland Symphonic Choir, Cappella Romana and Portland Vocal Consort. Assessment, Delegation, PRN Guidlines, etc... YOU CALL, WE HAUL Johnny Huff $5.00 TEES CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 (owner/operator) Scrapping Metal & Landscape Meintenance Cell: (971) 263-5516 WWW.BOWEIVEL.COM Boweivel CLASSIC CUTS & LAWN CARE MAINTENANCE For free estimates call Owner James Wimbish at: 503-890-4826 Mowing, Edging & Trimming • Pruning, Tilling, & Gardening Clean-Up & Hauling • Leaf & Debris Removal • Composting Yard Maintenance • Bark Dusting • Power- Washing • & More! Commercial & Residential Services “Your satisfaction is my guarantee”