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Sharing Our Family Stories

March 30, 2010 - 1:22pm — Will Fuller
Date of event: 
Friday, April 23, 2010 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location of event: 
Multnomah Center Auditorium
7688 SW Capitol Hwy at 31st
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: 503-764-5501
45° 28' 5.97" N, 122° 42' 35.6904" W
See map: Google Maps
Cost: 
--free--
Audience: 
General Public - SW Portland

Location

Multnomah Center Auditorium
7688 SW Capitol Hwy at 31st
Portland, OR 97219
United States
Phone: 503-764-5501
45° 28' 5.97" N, 122° 42' 35.6904" W
See map: Google Maps
Contact info: 
Will Fuller 503-764-5501 or schools@swni.org

“Sharing Our Family Stories” is an evening of family history and storytelling to celebrate the varied lives and experiences of all people in Southwest Portland.
It is based on a remarkable program at our middle schools. Eighth-grade students at Robert Gray and Jackson Middle Schools study the background of one member of their family, a relative or ancestor. Each student investigates the person in depth: family links, ethnic background, religion, immigration routes, how they lived, and highlights of their life. The students then share written and oral reports in class, and document their findings in a table display with text and pictures from that person’s life.
space is limited. To reserve your place at a table, or for more information, please call 503-764-5501 or email schools@swni.org.
Child care is available. Light refreshment will be served.
This event is made possible by a grant from the City of Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement and Southwest Neighborhoods Inc Small Grants Program