Photo courtesy of Clark College.

On Friday, Nov. 1, Clark College will welcome the community as it hosts “”Educating for the Seventh Generation,”” a celebration of indigenous cultures. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a welcome address and a performance by Native American flutist and flute-maker Isaac Trimble. Indian tacos will be served during the performance. Opening ceremonies for a Pow Wow begin at 6 p.m. and closing ceremonies will take place at 10 p.m.

This is the fifth year that Clark College has coordinated and hosted an event in honor of Native American Heritage Month. It is one of four signature events hosted by the college annually to celebrate diverse cultures.

According to organizers, the title references “a responsibility to pass on and teach the future seven generations to protect our resources, culture and heritage. It is a way of caring and preserving for those yet unborn, to leave the world a better place when you pass on … a true sustainable practice.” Information about Native American Heritage Month is available at http://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/about/index.html.

The Evergreen School District Foundation (ESDF) invites the community to participate in the Zombie Fest RUN 2 SURVIVE Family/Kids Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Al Angelo Fields/Endeavour Elementary School, 2701 NE Four Seasons Lane. The event will benefit students in Evergreen Public Schools.

Registration opens at 2 p.m. The Ghouls for School kids run begins at 3 p.m. and the Run 2 Survive begins at 4 p.m. Participants can choose to be either a zombie or a survivor. The Witches Brewfest for adults ages 21 and over will be open from 4 to 10 p.m.

The ESDF partners with the community to bridge the basic needs gap, foster innovative and engaging learning experiences and maximize opportunities to ensure that all students have access to a world-competitive education. For more information and to register online, visit http://energyevents.com/run2survive/.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) has received a $20,000 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The grant is presented to help expand The VSO’s audience through creative programming, and places it in an elite company of a limited number of orchestras around the country that get such an honor. “This is the first time in our history that the orchestra was awarded this grant and it is a huge honor,” says VSO Director Igor Shakhman. “We thank the NEA for providing us with the means to bring in accomplished and unique performers.” To date, the NEA has awarded more than $4 billion to support artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities.

With a musical nod to James Bond movie themes, “From Russia With Song” will be an evening of superb musical entertainment Sunday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $15 dollars online here, or $20 at the door. The evening will feature contemporary, traditional, folk and classical music brought to the stage at the Historic Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave. in downtown Portland. For the original article click here.