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Page 4 The Skanner Portland & Seattle December 5, 2018 News Events & Announcements Community Calendar 2018 Visit us at a store near you Portland Metro FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 PHOTOS WITH KRAMPUS: Krampus, the half-demon of Christmas, is coming to NW Portland. Join Michael Gary Photography for a photo opportunity with the folklore legend. Take home a quality photo folder with a print of you and the legendary monster for only $10 each. From 5 – 10 p.m., Field Office East, 1895 NW Front Ave. HOOD RIVER HOLIDAY PARADE & TREE LIGHTING: Experience the small-town charm of Hood River at the annual holiday parade and tree lighting. Kick off your holiday shopping in the histor- ic downtown, and then watch the holiday parade as it winds through downtown. The evening culminates with the city tree lighting, caroling, and perhaps even a Santa sighting. Starts at 4 p.m., tree lighting at 7 p.m., downtown Hood River. DECK THE PAUL: For the sixth year in a row, the Kenton Business Association will host a wreath lighting IN Downtown Kenton, leading to the Paul Bunyan statue. Carolers will greet attendees with holiday songs as they enjoy coffee, cider and pizza. Santa Claus will be in attendance, taking free photos with children in attendance. From 5:30-7:30 p.m., Paul Bunyan Plaza (N Denver Ave and N Interstate Ave). BLACK SANTA COMES TO TOWN: Black Santa returns! The holi- days are here, and that means it’s time for Santa to visit the Woodlawn Neighborhood! Bring your kids to take a spirited pro- fessional photo with Santa Claus. Every child will receive a free photo and candy cane. The Woodlawn MIC is hosting this event for folks of all ages and backgrounds from 2 – 7 p.m., 1425 NE Dekum St. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 WINTER DANCE CONCERT: The Reed College Dance Department presents the 2018 Winter Dance Concert, featuring choreogra- phy by students and faculty in Greenwood Theatre. The box office opens one hour prior to performance. Late seating is not permitted, so please arrive with plenty of time to locate park- ing, secure tickets, and find your seats. Reed College, 7 p.m., Greenwood Theater, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd. A HOLIDAY CHORAL PERFORMANCE: The Heart of the Valley Chil- dren’s Choir will be performing a holiday choral concert. This choir, made up of youth ages 10 to 18, was founded 35 years ago and is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing artistic musical experiences for the youth of Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley. From 10:30 – 11 a.m., Multnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 HERE COMES BLACK SANTA: Get your picture taken with Santa! For $20 (cash only, proceeds benefit Albina Head Start) you’ll receive a framed photo with Black Santa. 3:00- 5:00 p.m. at Matt Dishman Community Center , 77 NE Knott, Portland. GLORY OF CHRISTMAS: This year’s Glory of Christmas concert celebrates Oregon Repertory Singers’ great legacy, bringing our overflowing audiences some of their all-time favorite pieces. The men’s voices soar in Franz Biebl’s moving Ave Maria, while See Community Calendar on page 5 PHOTO COURTESY OF ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE CENTER brought to you by Exhibit Explores Work of Architect Will Martin The Architectural Heritage Center/Bosco-Milligan Foundation is presenting an original exhibit of works by architect Will Martin, best known for his design of Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square. While the career of Willard K. “Will” Martin (1930-1985) was cut short, he was prolific: in addition to architecture, Martin designed furniture, sketched, sculpted and painted. This exhibit focuses on Martin’s work in the period from the late 1950s until the mid-1980s. It is drawn from a collection of works in the Architectural Heritage Center Collection with additional pieces on loan from other organizations and the Martin family. The exhibit opened Nov. 16; an opening reception will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. during the Eastside Art Walk. Portland News Briefs Black Santa to Visit Dishman Sunday The Portland Wil- lamette Valley Chap- ter of Jack and Jill of America Inc. is hosting a Black San- ta event open to the public from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 9 at Matt Dishman Communi- ty Center. The charge is $20 for a framed professional photo with Black Santa; proceeds benefit Albina Head Start. Participation is expected to surpass last year’s 400 people. Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a membership orga- nization of mothers with children ages two through 19, dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders by strengthening children through leader- ship development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. Founded in 1938 in Philadel- phia, today Jack and Jill boasts more than 230 chap- ters nationwide, representing more than 40,000 fam- ily members. Albina Head Start and Early Head Start comprehen- sively serve children and families providing child growth and development services and education to strengthen and enhance the abilities of children and their families to successfully function in our nation- al and international environment. Albina offers Ear- ly Head Start and Head Start services to low income families living within their program service area. Families must have a total household income at or below federal income guidelines and meet employ- ment or school requirements. Albina offers full day center-based services to eligible Early Head Start and Head Start age children. All services are provided free. Full day Center Based services (EHS & HS) re- quire that parents are working, attending school, in a job-training program, or on a documented job search. Albina offers home-based services to eligible Early Head Start and Head Start aged children. Learn more about Albina Head Start at http://www.albinahs.org/. Black Santa is open to the general public, cash only. Portland Passes Ordinance to Reduce Single-Use Plastic The City Council in Portland, Oregon, has unani- mously approved a measure that will forbid restau- rants, bars and coffee shops from giving out plastic straws or other single-use utensils unless people ask for them. The same goes for plastic cutlery for take-out or- ders or deliveries. KATU reports the new rules ap- proved Wednesday will go into effect July 1, 2019. If a restaurant or bar gives out single-use plastics without asking the customer first, they could face fines. Portland has long been a leader in enacting policy such policies, which aim to cut back on litter. 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