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January 8, 2020 History A-Brewin – Clark County Histori- cal Museum will launch its 2020 History on Tap season at the Kiggins Theatre in downtown Vancouver on Thursday, Jan. 16, with “Clark County’s Brewing History: From Fort Vancouver to Fortside,” a celebration of local brewing history. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. All Things Being Equal – A thought-provoking look at how art can show how modern cul- ture perpetuates discrimination, titled “All Things Being Equal” by African American artist Hank Willis Thomas, runs through Sun- day, Jan. 12 at the Portland Art Museum. Features more than 90 works, including sculptures based on archival photographs, quilts constructed from sports jerseys and prison uniforms, video instal- lations, and more. Page 11 YOU CALL, WE HAUL aid, Section 8, Tempo- rary Assistance for Needy Families, and Head Start. Rights era following the war. Norman Sylvester Band – “Boo- gie Cat” Norman Sylvester and his band plays Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Spare Room. Zoo for All – The Oregon Zoo has launched “Zoo for All,” a discount program that provides $5 admission for low income individuals and fam- ilies. 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, Medic- Discount Tickets – Low income families and individuals can pur- chase $5 tickets to classical musical performances in Portland as part of a unique program called Music for All. Participating organizations include the Oregon Symphony, Portland Opera, Oregon Ballet The- ater, Chamber Music Northwest, Portland Youth Philharmonic, Port- land Baroque Orchestra, Friends of Chamber Music, Portland Chamber Orchestra, Portland Piano Interna- tional, Portland Symphonic Choir, Cappella Romana and Portland Vo- cal Consort. Theotis Cason 503-287-0855 5015 NE MLK Blvd. Portland, OR 97211 Catering Available Scrapping Metal & Landscape Meintenance Cell: (971) 263-5516 Avalon Flowers 520 SW 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204 • 503-796-9250 Cori Stewart-- Owner, Operator A full service flower experience • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Funerals • Weddings $5.00 TEES CLUBS Open: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am til 5:30pm Saturday 9am til 2pm. FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES Website: avalonflowerspdx.com email: avalonflowers@msn.com We Offer Wire Services Fiddler on the Roof Revival – Broadway in Portland presents the Tony Award-nominated Broad- way revival of Fiddler on the Roof at Keller Auditorium, now playing through Sunday, Jan.12. Rich with musical hits, including “To Life (L’Chaim!),” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Sunrise Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and “Tradition.” Tickets at Broadway- InPortland.com, the box office or call 1-800-273-1530. Black Experience on Canvas – Portland artist Arvie Smith, a renowned painter of the black experience, will show- case some of his new work in a solo exhibit ‘2 Up and 2 Back,’ now showing through Feb. 2 at the Disjecta Contemporary Arts Center, 8371 N. Interstate Ave. Johnny Huff (owner/operator) SCREEN PRINTING 971-570-8214 Harris Photography C annon ’ s r ib e xpress 503-730-1156 3625 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Portland OR On Site Printing Call to Order: 503-288-3836 4x6 Cannon’s, tasty food and friendly neighborhood atmosphere. 5x7 or 8x10 Open (hours) Mon-Sat: 11am-7pm Sunday: 11am- 6pm Closed Tuesday antonioharris@mac.com 4545 N.E. MLK 97211 Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Ernest J. Hill, Jr. Agent Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experienc- es in World War II – On loan from the National WWII Mu- seum through Sunday, Jan. 12, The Oregon Historical Society, downtown, presents exhibit on the African American experience in World War II and in the Civil 5010 NE 9th Ave Portland, Or 97211 Phone: 503 284-2989 We specialize in a variety of cuts for men and women, hot towel razor shaves, braiding, hair extension, Shampoo, blow dryer and Platinum fade. Call Today or Walk in !!! 311 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211 503 286 1103 Fax 503 286 1146 ernie.hill.h5mb@statefarm.com 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service R State Farm R