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david douglas School district’s
African American Family Night
The David Douglas School District will be holding an
African American Family Night for parents and family of
the district’s Black students from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on
Thursday, Feb. 17 at the Fir Ridge Campus, 11215 SE
Market St. in Portland.
The goal of the night is to support and empower parents
of African American students. Dinner and child care will be
provided. The event will feature guest speaker Rob Ingram,
the director of the Office of Youth Violence Prevention at
the city of Portland. There will be resources present to help
your child experience a positive educational experience, to
be educated about public health issues, after school activi-
ties, academic support and parental empowerment.
Art Opening at City hall
The Portland Chapter of the Links, Incorporated is having
an Opening Ceremony and Reception on Thursday, Feb. 17,
2011 at City Hall from 4 to 7 p.m. for the Pacific NW Black
Pioneer Traveling Exhibit that will be housed at City Hall
from Feb. 11-Mar. 11, 2011.
Grammy winner to hold Free
Seminar
Grammy Award-winning songwriter and musician
Shannon Sanders will be holding a free music seminar,
“One on One: Where Purpose Meets Passion” for local
artists and musicians. A question and answer session will be
held, moderated by Vursatyl of the Lifesavas. The event is
free, but attendees need to RSVP as seating is limited.
The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday,
March 5 at SEI, 3920 N. Kerby Ave. RSVP for the event at
www.soulinthepearl.com.
Sanders has been credited for creating chart-topping hits
for artists such as India.Arie, Jonny Lang, John Legend,
Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Nicole C. Mullen
and Heather Headley. Sanders serves on the Grammy
Chapter of the Board of Governors, the Mayor’s Music
Council in Nashville, Tenn.
Career Club for Portland Area
Teens
Step It Up, Inc. has a NEW CAREER CLUB for TEENS
starting at the Lloyd Center mall in NE Portland, Oregon.
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The Oregon Northwest Black Pioneers Annual Gala Celebration on Feb. 12 at the Salem Conference Center
drew VIP guests including, from left, State Sen. Jackie winters, former Gov. Ted kulongoski, Salem City
Councilor Sheryl A. Thomas, and Salem mayor Anna m. Peterson. keynote speaker was American Legacy
magazine Publisher Rodney J. Reynolds. Find out more at www.oregonnorthwestblackpioneers.org.
Teens ages 13-17 are invited to apply using the link below!
Career Club is an after-school program where youth come
to have fun and improve their writing, communication, and
financial literacy skills. They also learn about their natural
talents and strengths, and explore many different career
opportunities that are right for them! Career Club members
will meet once a week from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Mondays,
Tuesdays, or Wednesdays. Sign-up today at:
http://www.stepitupinc.org/index.php/career-clubs
Questions: email programs@stepitupinc.org.
Fashion Show Benefits kidney
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It's the Fashion to Love Your Kidneys! Saturday, March
12, 2011 Ambridge Event Center 1333 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232 Doors: 5pm Program: 6pm Show:7pm
MIKE Program (Multicultural Integrated Kidney Education
Program) presents “Our Community Gathering: It’s the
Fashion to Love Your Kidneys,” a fashion show produced
by Kenneth Doswell, BJC Productions, LLC, featuring
local designers. Reserve Your Space Now! Call 503-296-
7705 or register online at www.mikeprogram.org. $25
Regular admission $50 VIP seating $20 Students (with ID
at the door) All proceeds benefit MIKE Program. MIKE
Program is a nonprofit 501© (3) organization dedicated to
promoting healthy behavior among multicultural youth to
prevent kidney and other chronic diseases.
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Ave. The showing starts at 2 p.m.
REAdy TO wORk? workshop helps women get
prepared. Participants will focus on identifying
strengths and translating those into marketable
job skills. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nw Catholic
Counseling Center 8383 NE Sandy Blvd, Suite 205
Cost is $15. For more details call 503-253-0964
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Saturday february 19
CASCAdE FESTIVAL OF AFRICAN FILmS hOSTS BABA
wAGuE dIAkITE: The festivals family fun day
focuses on films that appeal to younger
audiences (ages 5 and older) and is free and
open to the public. The movie will be held at
mcmenamins kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd
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Monday february 21
ASIAN NEw yEAR CELEBRATION: Portland
Community College Southeast Center will
celebrate the year of the Rabbit with music,
entertainment, food, vendors, door prizes and
much more. 9:30 a.m. Legin Banquet hall 8001
SE division St. Admission & parking is free.
Wednesday february 23
LEAd POISONING PREVENTION wORkShOP! do you
live in a home older then 1978? Free workshop
teaches people how to avoid lead exposure in
older homes. Please RSVP 503-284-6827 ext 109.
6:30 – 8 p.m. university Park Community Center
9009 N. Foss
FILm: A PANThER IN AFRICA – CELEBRATING BLACk
hISTORy mONTh: The office of human Relations
will show the award winning documentary A
Panther in Africa an Aaron mathews film. 5:30 –
8:30 p.m. 5315 N. Vancouver. Free and open to
the public. Food and Beverages will be
available.
Saturday february 26
24Th ANNuAL FIX-IT FAIR. The Fix-It fair offers free
workshops designed to help Portland residents
save money. 8:30 a.m. -2 p.m. Jefferson high
School 5210 N. kerby Ave.