Category Archives: Education

Summer Spanish Intensive Courses in NE Portland

An intensive Spanish study program will be offered summer mornings, twice weekly in five week sessions for both Beginner and Intermediate Spanish students at NE Portland’s Spanish Language and Latin American Cultural Center, Tierra Educational Center. Now entering its second … Continue reading

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Arbor Week Photography Show, Friday, April 9th, 6 pm to 8:30 pm

I love trees because… “Of their determination to live, grow, produce and harbor life” – Matthew Scoggins “They make me feel peaceful and happy” -Betsy Valle “Like people, they feel, grow, change with the seasons, develop their own roots, and … Continue reading

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“On Lifes Term: The Middle Passage” Premiers at Miracles Club

Writer, Poet Nabeeh Mustafa and Producer/Director Floyd Cruse will reproduce their 2005 production of On Life’s Term: The Middle Passage at The Miracles Club with four performances, March 27-March 28 and April 3-April 4. This dramatic play parallels slavery and … Continue reading

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Celebrate Black History Month at Concordia University

Concordia University will be hosting a series of inspirational religious leader for Black History Month events this February. All events are free and open to the public. For more information download the program of events, or visit Concordia University for … Continue reading

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Nuts About Nature! Outdoor Preschool Program

A new preschool program is being offered by Portland Parks and Recreation. Nuts About Nature will take place at Whitaker Ponds a gem of a place to work with young children: there’s birds galore, owls, raccoons, nutria, beavers, ponds, forests, … Continue reading

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CARNIVAL at Newspace Center for Photography, February 5th through 28th

CARNIVAL February 5th through 28th Newspace Center for Photography 1632 SE 10th Ave. Portland, OR 97214 503.963.1935 phone www.newspacephoto.org Opening Reception Friday, February 5th, 6-9pm FEATURING: Jessica Acevedo, Marah Anderson, Michelle Bates, Meg Birnbaum, Adam Blackman, Craig Blankenhorn, Calvin Chen, … Continue reading

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Take the Portland Plan Survey

Help shape the plan! The Portland Plan will take a new approach to city planning by focusing our attention on the things that affect our daily lives, such as safety, neighborhood livability, quality education and affordable housing. Please take a … Continue reading

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Music Scholarships Available at Pfeifer MusicWerks Studio

Pfeifer MusicWerks Studio in NE Portland is now accepting applications for music lesson scholarships for new students. Scholarships are available for piano, voice, guitar, violin, viola, cello, string bass, composition, or percussion. Scholarships are available to students in the Portland … Continue reading

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