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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
NIKKI BROWN CLOWN PRESENTS KWANZAA – UNITY IN THE COM-
MUNITY: A special Kwanzaa story time with Nikki Brown Clown.
Special appearances, a market place to shop with local Black
Businesses and much more. 10 a.m. – noon, Matt Dishman Com-
munity Center, 77 NE Knott St.
THURSDAY – SATURDAY, DEC. 21 – 23
THE MIRALCE OF A MILLION LIGHTS: See more than a million
lights, more than 36 decorated trees and themed rooms, nightly
music and entertainment, hot chocolate and s’mores with Ru-
dolph -- and so much more. Adults (18 – 64) $8, students (4 – 17)
$5, Seniors (65+) $4, children under three are free. Bring a non-
perishable food item and receive $1 off admission. 6 p.m. – 10
p.m., 1441 N. McClellan St.
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‘Astoria: Part 2’ Opens Jan. 26
The world premiere of “Astoria: Part Two” — the conclusion of a two-part stage adaptation of Peter Stark’s best-selling book “Astoria:
John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson’s Lost Pacific Empire; A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival,” adapted and directed by
Chris Coleman — begins preview performances at The Armory on Jan. 20, opens Jan. 26 and closes Feb. 18. Prior to the opening of
“Astoria: Part Two,” special reprise performances of “Astoria: Part One” will be presented on Jan. 13, 14, 16 and 17. During the run, three
opportunities will be offered to see both productions together as a one-day marathon, on Feb. 11, 15 and 17. Tickets may be purchased
at www.pcs.org, (503) 445-3700, or in-person from the box office (128 NW Eleventh Avenue, Portland, OR).
FRIDAY – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 – 23
CRAFT MARKET: Find one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and fami-
ly, discover top independent maker talent from around the
country, and enjoy a memorable holiday weekend of local food
vendors, seasonal cocktails, music, workshops, photo ops and
more. 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Pure
Space, 1815 NW Overton St.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23
MIDWINTER MIDSOMMER: Midwinter, Midsommer is Portland
Metro Arts’ annual children’s holiday show. The event starts at 2
p.m. with cookie decorating, face painting and Santa visits. At 3
p.m. the show starts. Free. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Portland Metro Arts,
9003 SE Stark St.
THE BEAT GOES ON MARCHING BAND HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE:
Join The Beat Goes On Marching Band with their high-energy
brass, rock and roll style for this performance in the square. 11
a.m. – noon, Pioneer Courthouse Square.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER: Each year Potluck in the Park
hosts an annual free Christmas dinner. This year our meal will
be served on Christmas Eve. Location is the Portland Art Mu-
seum, 1219 SW Park Ave. 1 p.m. – 4 p. m. Volunteers are also
needed.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26
UMOJA UNITY: First day of Kwanzaa celebration. Libation, Umoja
candle, lighting ceremony, drumming, poetry, guest speakers,
special performances, African Market Place, refreshments. 3:30
p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Matt Dishman Community Center, 77 Knott St.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27
SOUTH SALEM CAREGIVER CONNECTION: Join other caregivers in
a caring relaxed and confidential setting to meet and explore
ways to cope with the challenges of caring for a loved one. 2
p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Terrace Lake Park, 2120 Robins Lane SE, Salem.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30
KWANZAA FAMILY CELEBRATION: Story time, candle lighting
with Joyce Harris, Kwanzaa Family Crafts, light refreshments.
10:30 a.m. – noon, North Portland Neighborhood Library, 512 N.
Killingsworth St.
See Community Calendar on page 5
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for Seattle and Portland at
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Deadline to Register for Jan. 23
Election is Jan. 2
Multnomah County Elections reminds voters that
Jan. 2 is the voter registration deadline for the Jan.
23 Special Election. All eligible voters in Multnomah
County will receive a ballot in the first week of the
new year. Oregon voters can register online at www.
oregonvotes.gov/my-
vote or fill out a paper
Oregon Voter Registra-
tion Card available from
the elections office, pub-
lic library, Oregon DMV,
or post office. Voters
who will be away from
home on election day
should contact the elec-
tions office to request an
absentee ballot as soon
as possible.
Multnomah
County
Elections will be open-
ing an additional loca-
tion in Gresham for this
election. The Voting Cen-
ter Express will be open
Jan. 8 – Jan. 23 inside the Multnomah County East
Building. Voters will be able to replace a lost ballot,
get help voting, ask questions, or vote in person at the
Voting Center Express in downtown Gresham.
Voters with disabilities can request help with vot-
ing from a friend, family member or someone else
they know. If needed, voters can also call and request
voting and elections related help from Multnomah
County Elections. Elections Voter Assistance Teams
can help a voter in their home, at the facility they live
in, or at an elections service location in SE Portland
or Gresham. This help is always free of charge. Legal-
ly, employers or union representatives cannot pro-
vide assistance.
Voters with limited English proficiency can also re-
quest assistance. Multnomah County Elections pro-
vides an interpreter, free of charge to anyone who
needs help in voting or elections processes in a lan-
guage other than English. Telephone interpretation
is available in any language and there are bilingual
elections staff.
Main office:
Multnomah County Duniway-Lovejoy Elections
Building
1040 SE Morrison Street, Portland OR 97214
*The elections office will be CLOSED Monday, Decem-
ber 25, 2017 for the Christmas Day federal holiday.
Gresham location:
Open Jan. 8, 2018 – Jan. 23, 2018
Voting Center Express at the Multnomah County
East Building
600 NE 8th Street, Gresham OR 97030
Phone: 503-988-3720
Email: elections@multco.us
Website: www.mcelections.org
Lowenstein Trust Board of Directors
Presents Dr. Leroy Haynes and Dr. T.
Allen Bethel With Lowenstein Trust
Award
The Steve Lowenstein Trust Board of Directors an-
nounced Dr. Leroy Haynes and Dr. T. Allen Bethel as
the 2017 Lowenstein Trust Award recipients at Port-
land City Council’s Dec. 13 meeting.
For more than a decade, Reverend Dr. LeRoy Haynes,
Senior Pastor and Presiding Elder at Allen Temple
CME Church and Reverend Dr. T.A. Bethel, Senior
Pastor at Maranatha Church, have actively initiated
and supported local efforts to address community
needs. As committed social justice and social change
advocates, both have inspired others to collaborative-
ly create a more equitable society – one march, one
meeting, one food basket, one prison visit, one decent
pair of shoes at a time.
Pastors Bethel and Haynes have served as adviso-
ry members for the City of Portland and Multnomah
County, offering their experience, insight, under-
standing and wisdom on issues of racial justice, vi-
olence and gang issues, gentrification and minority
contracting. Each pastor has actively worked to end
inequities in the criminal justice system and bring
about reform. Their dedication includes working
with prisons to support families, reduce recidivism
and assist former inmates in their return to a con-
structive community life.  
Even during re-building following a fire, Allen
Temple’s homeless assistance program continues to
operate. Homeless individuals have access to cloth-
ing and other essentials for everyday life and more
importantly, receive support for self-stabilization ef-
forts. These services include job interview prepara-
tion, training programs and housing application as-
sistance. Allen Temple also partners with the Oregon
Foodbank to provide meals to struggling community
members.
Pastors Bethel and Haynes also actively support ef-
forts to address health care inequities by providing
HIV/AIDS education, outreach and support. In par-
ticular, Pastor Bethel has advocated for a healthier
community by supporting environmental protection
and strengthening public investment in urban parks
for everyone.
The Lowenstein Trust is part of the legacy of Steve
See Briefs on page 5