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EVENTS
Vanport Remembered
May 30, 2008
2:00-3:30p
Meet Vanport flood survivors and hear their stories of life in Oregon’s second largest city during WWII. Share your own memories of Vanport on the 60th anniversary of the flood.
Refreshments will be served.
Oregon Stories: Recording Your Personal Past
Mondays in June, Starting June 2nd
1:00-1:30p
This oral history and storytelling class will help you record your important Oregon stories just in time for the state’s 150th birthday. Taught by noted storyteller Anne Rutherford and oral history instructor Karen Kinzey, this class includes techniques in storytelling and oral history, a course manual, a session in the Center’s recording studio, and a CD of your recording.
Class fee: $35, Registration required: 503-607-0595
Very Local History: Marylhurst Past, Present, and Future
June 4, 2008
7:00p
Michael Lammers, Vice President of Finance and Facilities at Marylhurst University, will discuss the history of the campus and its ongoing renovation. Discover how the university’s historic ambience is being preserved in the midst of cutting-edge facility upgrades. Take a trip down memory lane as Michael features historic images of the property.
An Evening with OMSI
June 25, 2008
6:30-8:00p
At this month’s wine and cheese reception, Amanda Thomas, Coordinator of Adult Programs at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, will discuss the museum’s adult programs. Learn about OMSI’s wildly-popular Science Pub. Try your hand at the science quiz for a variety of prizes.
A Reading by Mary Gordon
July 11, 2008
7:30p
Join renowned author Mary Gordon for a reading from her latest book, Circling My Mother.
History of Oregon Wines
July 17, 24, 31, 2008
2:00-4:00p
John Davis explores the growth of Oregon’s wine industry in this three-part class.
Course fee of $75 includes lectures, class materials, and tastings. Reservations required: 503-607-0595.
Dennis Nyback Film Festival “History of Betty Boop”
August 12, 2008
7:00-9:00p
Film historian Dennis Nyback discusses the real story behind Betty Boop. Join us for a rare showing of this classic animated cartoon.
Reservations can be made by calling 503-607-0595 or email us at kkinzey@holynamesheritagecenter.org.
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