Newly crowned Grant High School Rose Festival Ambassador Maggie Simpkins, center, is congratulated on her selection by her mother, Susan Schuster, left, and her father, Franklin Simpkins, right, after her recent coronation.

The Zeta Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will celebrate 50 years of service to the Portland community on March 17 in the Acadian Ballroom, 1829 N.E. Alberta St.

Youth between 13 and 21 years old who are interested in influencing government and changing society may want to serve on the Multnomah Youth Commission.

Mary StallingsThe elegant Mary Stallings wowed a less-than-capacity crowd at Seattle's Jazz…

ASHLAND—From classic, proven plays to quirky newly minted premieres, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival plans a variety of offerings in the 2007 schedule.

The March 23 performance by The O'Jays with The Manhattans at the Theater of the Clouds in the Rose Garden has been cancelled, Rose Quarter officials announced last week.

Grand Central Bakery opened the doors to its newest location recently, with a grand opening celebration at the company's bakery and distribution center on the corner of North Fremont Street and Borthwick Avenue.

Parents looking for safe activities for their kids during the upcoming spring break can turn to the Police Activities League.

CORVALLIS—Wherever you live in Oregon — be it in a larger city or smaller town — finding up-to-date information about local food resources will be a lot easier with the introduction of Food for Oregon, an online database just launched by the Oregon State University Extension Service and the Oregon Food Bank.

Health care issues will be the topic of a town hall meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, at Irvington Village, 420 N.E. Mason St. The meeting will be sponsored by state Rep. Chip Shields, D-Portland.