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Midge Purcell to lead "State of Black Oregon" discussion

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Sun, 2010-03-14 16:01

PORTLAND, Ore. - Midge Purcell, from Urban League of Portland, will discuss the "State of Black Oregon" report, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 15.

AME Zion Church, at 4340 N. Vancouver Ave., will host the discussion.

The Restorative Listening Project is co-sponsoring the discussion, which is free and open to the public.

The Restorative Listening Project's mission statement is "based on the principles of Restorative Justice which says that only when those most impacted are heard, acknowledged and efforts have been made to repair the harm can the community be made whole again," according to its Web site.

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America's Largest Antique & Collectible Show comes to the Expo Center

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2010-03-05 17:24

When: March 5 through 7

Where: Halls D & E at the Portland Expo Center

Admission: General admission is $7, teens 12 to 17 years old are $3 and kids 11 and under are free.

Parking: $7 per space without in and out privileges. Carpools of three or more will be $6. CASH ONLY

Public Transportation: Take the MAX Yellow Line

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Mark your calendar for Portland's largest garage sale

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2010-03-02 15:06

The Expo Center will play host to a giant garage sale on April 17. Admission will be just $3, with 1/2 of the proceeds being donated to the Portland Rescue Mission. Shop for treasures and help out the community at the same time!

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University of Portland's Hawaii Club holding its 34th annual luau

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Sat, 2010-02-27 09:00

What: This popular event is filled with food, dance and celebration and this year’s theme is "E Ho'omau," which means to continue and to pass on. The event allows students from Hawaii to share their Polynesian culture and traditions with the University and greater Portland communities.

When: Saturday, March 20. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and a traditional Hawaiian dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. and will feature live music, hula and traditional Polynesian dances performed by students, as well as fire-knife dancing.

Where: Earle A. and Virginia H. Chiles Center on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd.

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2010 Vintage Bridal Show

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2010-02-25 19:25

What: If you are fashion-conscious and prefer originality over mass produced goods and services, a vintage fashion lover, value-seeker, or are environmentally conscious, this is the Bridal Show for you!

Where: Historic Queen Anne Victorian Mansion, 1441 North McClellan

When: Saturday, Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission: Free. Food donations for the Oregon Food Bank are strongly suggested.

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Baby Boomer Lifestyle Expo

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Sat, 2010-02-20 09:00

The over 45 crowd is aging with attitude and the Expo brings everything for Baby Boomers under one roof as you jump into your retirement and or new found freedom!

The event runs Saturday, Feb. 20 through Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Portland Expo Center. And admission is free!

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Haiti benefit concert Saturday

Submitted by PDX Volunteer on Fri, 2010-02-19 09:09

Flickr photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Barker.

NORTH PORTLAND - Everyone is invited to join the benefit concert "Hearts For Haiti" Saturday at Columbia Crossings, 12050 N. Jantzen Drive, from 3 p.m. to midnight.

The event is presented by Dirty Dirty Street Records "and Friends." All proceeds benefit Partners In Health, a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in Haiti to bring modern medical care to poor communities in 12 countries around the world.

"Hearts For Haiti is an opportunity for Portland to show its support for the people of Haiti, raise some funds for this fantastic organization and have a good time all wrapped in one," according to the event notification on Facebook. "Please join us in this important event."

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'Northwest Poker Showdown' returns

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2010-02-17 14:13

The NW Celebrity Poker Showdown is a professionally run non-profit charity tournament to benefit Pop Warner Football and Cheer. It's being held May 8 at the Jantzen Beach Red Lion.

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Pancakes! Come and get 'em!

Submitted by Jeremy Doucette... on Fri, 2010-02-12 10:00

In honor of "Fat Tuesday" or as its commonly known in the United Kingdom, Pancake Day, the Peace Lutheran and Bethel Lutheran churches will be holding a pancake feed from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 16. The dinner is to be held at Peace Lutheran Church located at 2201 N Rosa Parks Way.

Proceeds from the pancake feed will go to support the Good Samaritan Food Bank.

In addition to enjoying regular as well as potatoe pancakes, diners will be entertained by the sounds of Nopo Mojo in addition to the fun activity of making Mardi Gras masks.

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'Paint it Forward' to support local students

Submitted by Jeremy Doucette... on Thu, 2010-02-11 12:38

Paint it Forward, now in its second year of bringing art to local area students, is an annual event held at Sitton Elementary school.This years event will be February 25 and will essentially turn the Sitton Elementary gym into a gallery of amazing art.

Organizers are holding a pre-event fundraiser at McTarnahan’s Tap Room, located at 2730 Northwest 31st Avenue, on February 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Attendees can buy dinner tickets to this event at the door for $20, or dine off the menu and make a donation in person. The ticket price includes a quarter roasted chicken or pork loin dinner and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages.  Half the proceeds of each ticket sold will go directly to help fund the Paint it Forward event on Feb. 25.

Paint It Forward was started two years ago and is dedicated to transforming the Sitton Elementry into a gallery of beautiful art pieces.

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