Independence

Drummer Obo Addy, left, leads a group of Ghanaian performers during the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Ghana's Independence at lunchtime Tuesday, March 6 in Pioneer Courthouse Square. The celebration began with a welcome to the crowd and a pouring of libations by Ghanaian Elder Kwaku Mensah, not pictured. The celebration continues with a dinner and a dance, beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Holiday Inn Airport. For tickets, call James Tetteh at 503-282-9955.