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Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 20 March 2014

A nationally recognized class for families whose adult loved ones live with mental health issues starts the week of April first at three locations in Multnomah County

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 20 March 2014

Looking for safe, creative & educational activities for your child during spring break? Try Urban Bridges

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 13 March 2014

There will be refreshments and a free raffle

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Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 13 March 2014

Data released by the National Vital Statistics System last year shows that Washington state has the highest mortality rate for Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S.

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Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 13 March 2014

ODOT plans three public meetings in March to discuss the Draft 2015-2018 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for the Portland area

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Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 13 March 2014

The annual state chess tournament is Friday March 14 through Saturday March 15 at the Oregon Convention Center

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 07 March 2014

Humanities Washington Presents Coming Home: Baseball’s America

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 07 March 2014

Join Marita Dingus for a personal tour of her new exhibition Marita Dingus: At Home on view in the PACCAR Gallery, on March 9 from noon to 3 p.m., 2300 S Massachusetts Street, Seattle. Following the tour, Marita will conduct a quilt patch project for visitors to record a memorable event in African American history while learning about how the artist was taught traditional quilt-making skills by her mother and conveying the history and influences of traditional African textiles on her artwork.

Objects from Dingus’s home, including her collection of African and Caribbean figures, are the basis of this intimate and revealing exhibition. In contrast with the gallery setting, a series of photographs taken by Spike Mafford will show how the artist actually lives with her art. The quit workshop and gallery tour cost is $10.

The show runs through April 27. Find out more by calling 206-518-6000 ext 104 or go to www.naamnw.org.