What could Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney and Chris Rock have in common? In two words: Barack Obama. All three are backing the senator for Illinois, in the race for the next president of the United States.

Brian Brauche, of MCE of Oregon, Maque Soria of Millas Inc. and Paul Knauls Jr. of Picual Inc., promote the product Andalucian Girl Extra Virgin Olive Oil, imported from Andalucia, Spain, now available in Portland. The Soria family has been growing olives and producing olive oil in the region of southern Spain for over 10 generations. The olive oil can be purchased from Picual Inc. at 3439 N.E. Sandy Blvd. #632 or by calling 503-875-1039

WithinReach is trying to get the word out to African American families about the various services they offer and to encourage breast feeding. WithinReach, formerly Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Washington, provides health information and referral services to the people of Washington.
They have four toll-free phone lines: Family Health Hotline, Family Food Hotline, Take Charge Hotline (birth control) and the Healthy Kids Now Hotline (health insurance). The Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children is a program available ...

Alice Walker, the award-winning author of "The Color Purple" and a longtime activist, will be visiting Seattle's Town Hall to present her new book, "Why War Is Never a Good Idea,"  at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 24.
Walker's new book, for children ages 4 to 8, is a heartfelt poem, richly illustrated by Stefano Vitale, which explores the wanton destructiveness of war and its unforeseen consequences. Presented with the University Book Store, tickets are $5 at the door only. Town Hall is located at 1119 Eighth Avenue, at Seneca Street. ...

Lawyer and local NAACP President James Bible speaks to members of the Raging Grannies at a rally to demand police accountability, Aug. 26 at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park.  The Raging Grannies and other members of the community spoke about their concerns about oversight of the Seattle Police Department.

Four million ninth graders will start high school this fall. A new poll conducted by the Global Strategy Group examines generational impressions of high school, and suggests that many of them will be bored and unchallenged in school, and will leave unprepared for their financial futures. ...

30 - WORKER RETRAINING PROGAM orientation class held weekly at 2 p.m. Seattle Central Community College, 1701 Broadway, room 4180. Call 206-587-6310 for more information. ...

Tre Rostick 13, gets help trying on some diving gear from Seattle Police Dive Rescue Officer O. Gonzalez during the Rainier Beach Summerfest and Back2School Bash on Aug 25. Activities included musical entertainment, a bazaar, a rummage sale and free school supplies, as well as sales by local merchants, and took place at various locations between Henderson Street and Rainier Avenue.

Kaliea Miller, 10, gets impromptu French horn lessons from Charles Crabtree, 16, on Aug. 18 at a community festival in Arbor Lodge Park. Crabtree, principal horn player in the Portland Youth Philharmonic, and others were teaching children the basics of several instruments, including vibes and violin. Many bands performed during the afternoon, including the headlining Oregon Symphony. The symphony will play another free outdoor concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30 in Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

Bobbie Bonner Nunn, educator, longtime civil rights activist and a Portland icon, died Sept. 24. She was 82.
"She was a tireless workaholic for civil rights," said Myrtle Carr her friend for more than 60 years and a former NAACP secretary. "She was a trail blazer and a community activist. She has given so much of herself at all times. You could always count on Bobbie Nunn." ...