Community Calendar: Portland

PORTLAND March 2009

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KING SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR! "Our Plant Earth." Inquire, think and care! Awareness and understanding of issues around the environment. 6 – 8 p.m. King School, 4906 NE 6^th in the Cafeteria.

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CONCERT: The Voice of Women is the Voice of People. This concert is free to the public and includes surprise performances, and if you bring a food dish, there will be a potluck to enjoy. 5 – 6:30 p.m. City Hall, Atrium For more info call 503-823-6868.

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SWINGFEST: PORTLAND LINDY EXCHANGE. Come down and enjoy an afternoon filled with live music and swing dancing. 1 – 4 p.m. Pioneer Courthouse Square.

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34^TH ANNUAL PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY. Celebrate the richness, strength and value of women. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Portland State University, Smith Center. 1825 SW Broadway.

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CHRIS CLEAVE BOOK READING AND SIGNING. A haunting novel about the friendship that blooms between two separate strangers, one an illegal Nigerian refugee, the other a recent widow from London. 7:30 p.m. Powell's Books on Burnside, 1005 W. Burnside. For more details call 800-878-7323.

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"DAYCARE, BABYSITTING AND RESPITE – OH MY." Join as we explore the many childcare options available to families with children who have disabilities. 6:30 – 8 p.m. East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106^th. For more info call 503-238-6346.

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FAMILIES LEARNING TOGETHER! Provide parents with tips on how to help their children with assignments at home and how to build learning into every day activities. 11 a.m.- Noon or 5 – 6 p.m. 501 N. Dixon For more info call 503-823-5827.

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COUCH PARK PLAY AREA IMPROVEMENTS. Public meeting will provide information about the proposed safety and ADA accessibility improvements planned for the play area. 7 p.m. 2033 NW Glisan.

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SHOSHANA BEAN LIVE PERFORMANCE! Shoshana has made a seamless transition into the world of pop/R&B on her phenomenal solo album, Superhero. 7 p.m. Music Millennium 3158 E. Burnside. For more info call 503-231-8926.

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HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASSES. Budgeting, savings, affordability just a few of the topics to be discussed. Registration an orientation required. Pre-registration fee of $20. Please call 503-595-3517 for more information.

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WILL, TRUSTS & ESTATE PLANNING. Learn the basics of wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives with attorney and author Richard Schneider. St. Johns Library, 2 - 3 p.m. For more info call 503-988-5397.