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ARTIST BILL RUTHERFORD GALLERY SHOW

Chris Poole Jones, who helped organize the exhibit for the Deltas, admires Bill Rutherford's portrait of Billie Holliday

Artist Bill Rutherford presents his amazing work in a Gallery Show at the June Key Delta Community Center, 5940 N. Albina Ave. The show runs from April 13-15. Hours are: Friday, April 13, 4pm to 8pm; Saturday, April 14, 3pm to 7pm; Sunday, April 15, 3pm to 7pm

TEEN HEALTH SUMMIT

Youth are invited to the 2012 Teen Health Summit from 10am to 3pm, April 14, in PCC's Cascade campus cafeteria . Hosted by the Delta Sigma Theta Inc. sorority's GEMS program, and sponsored by Girls Inc., the Black United Fund, Multnomah County Health Department, and others, the event will offer free lunches and a free raffle with prizes as well as workshops and activities.

JUNE KEY DELTA COMMUNITY CENTER EARTH DAY

To honor Earth Day 2012 the Portland Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host "Climate Action Now!", an initiative of the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. Activities will be focused on encouraging community members to reduce carbon emissions and make a real difference on climate change in four key areas: Healthy Home, Getting Around, Your Stuff and Food Choices. 9am. - 2pm, April 21, at the June Key Delta Community Center, 5940 N. Albina Ave., Portland All activities are free and family friendly. Space is limited. Please RSVP online or plan to arrive (30) minutes prior to each session. For more information contact [email protected]

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