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Smoke Signals 13 JULY 15, 2008 Third annual Native American Housing to Homeownership Fair Join us in Portland for the third annual Native American Housing to Homeownership Fair, Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. -3 p.m. This year we're excited to announce we're hosting the fair here at NAYA Family Center for the first time! This day-long family event features fun, informative workshops on affordable housing, homeownership and specific resources for the Na tive community, including the Section 184 Indian Home Loan. Meet staff from local banks, nonprofit affordable housing and hom eownership organizations, and Realtors. Enter a drawing for a Down Payment Assistance Grant of $2,500 and eat a delicious lunch by Tawna Sanchez and Co.'s "Daybreak to Dinner" all for FREE! NAYA Family Center is located at 5135 N.E. Columbia Blvd., Port land, OR, 97218. For more information, contact Sara Libby, Homeownership and Resident Services coordinator, at 503-288-8177, ext. 232, or at saral nayapdx.org. D cDasses sdrDedanlledl The Tribe's Cultural Education Department has scheduled the following classes for July: Grand Ronde: Woven canoe cushions, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, in the Youth Education Building. RSVP required. Eugene: Chinuk Wawa classes are ongoing on Thursdays. Beginning Regalia will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, and participants need to sign up with Cultural Education Specialist Misty Thorsgard. Portland: Chinuk Wawa classes are ongoing on Wednesdays, as are Carving classes. Beginning Regalia will be offered 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mon day, July 21, and Moccasin Class will be offered 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 and 29. Participants for the regalia and moccasin classes need to sign up with Thorsgard in advance. For more information on any of the classes, call Thorsgard at 800-422-0232, ext. 2320, or e-mail misty.thorsgardgrandronde.org. FyundiraiisDirDg coDDcenrtt sett iimi Turilbal gym Damage Overdose, War Cry, Thorns of Creation and Stonecreep will perform a heavy metal concert fundraiser for the local food bank at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, in the Tribal gymnasium. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and cost of admission is $5 or a donation of canned goods. Organizers say this is an all-ages show that is also an alcohol- and drug-free event. For more information, call Tribal member Solomon George at 971-241-0241. H CULTURAL GATHERINGS r JULY 1 8-20: TAMKALIKS CELEBRATION. Wallowa Homeland Site, 600 Troy Road, WALLOWA, OR. www.wallowanezperce.org. JULY 18-20: 2008 SEAFAIR POWWOW. Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, Texas Way W. SEATTLE, WA. Contact 206-2 1 3-0348, ext. 1 1 0. JULY 18-20: GENESIS II SOBRIETY POWWOW. Nooksack Community Center, 6746 Mission Road. EVERSON, WA. Contact 360-966-7704. AUG. 2: 4TH ANNUAL M'NI WICONI WACIPI TRADITIONAL POWWOW. Living Wa ters Family Camp, 7790 Marion Road. TURNER, OR. Contact 360-546-1867. AUG. 8-10: NESIKAILLAHEE POWWOW. Siltez powwow grounds. SILETZ.OR. AUG. 15-17: GRAND RONDE ANNUAL COMPETITION POWWOW. New powwow grounds, entrance on east side of Oregon 22, 1 mile north of Highway 1 8 . GRAND RONDE, OR. Contact 1-800-422-0232. If you or anyone you know has Information on cultural events happening, Smoke Signals would be glad to list it in our Cultural Gatherings. Please e-mail newsgrandronde.org or write to Smoke Signals, 96 IS Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347. Vending business for sale Vending business for sale. Four large machines placed in Tribal buildings in Grand Ronde. We have a couple more small ones that we could throw in and some product. $3,400 or maybe trade. They do well. For more information, call Steven Frcund at 971-2 11-4763. River Crest Apartments Shendan,OR Offer Spacious light and bright 2brdm EZ freeway acceia Washer dryer hook tips Neutral color scheme Pets welcome Social Services 2008 School Clothes Program - This is a first-come, first-served program. Child must be an enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal member. Child must be of school age and enrolled in school (preschool, elementary, middle or high school). - Income criteria applies. Please contact Social Services at 800-242-8196 or 503-879-2034 for ap plication. Deadline for applications is Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. FOR SALE m . . mm ' -. ' " i - ' - For sale in Grand Meadows with payments possibly less than rent and no more paying the State Income Tax. How can you afford not to live here in this nice homeownership neighborhood; great place to raise children; over 1,700 square feet in this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Plus many upgrades: Jacuzzi tub; skylights, upgraded cabi netry wood work, and lots more. Call 503-879-1029 to come see for yourself. your dream house is waiting Shelley Hanson Broker (503)999-1194 shcllcy. rwnson vcocTK.iit.ncl Sohn C.Scott REAL ESTATE " Kaa ana I Call today 803-843-2007 Visit our wb tit www.daltonmnct.com
