Friends Celebrate Pearl District’s Zimmerman Community Center

John McCalla guided three children through the final phases of a beading project.

Portland, June 23rd. Seventy five people joined the Midsummer Celebration for the Zimmerman Community Center at KitchenCru and CorksCru in the Pearl District. Guests ate from Portland’s popular culinary workspace, sampled wines from five “indie” vineyards, and supported Zimmerman Community Center. The center moved into its new space in the north end of the Pearl one year ago. At the event, John McCalla guided three children through the final phases of a beading project. (Photo Credit, Diana Liz Dettwyler)

Midsummer guests included Kathryn Dodge, Azam Qayum, and Sarah Lopez.

The party included face painting and beading for children and music for people of all ages. The event raised $4,000 for Zimmerman Community Center.

Board of Directors with current and founding executive directors. Dee Wolfe, Otto Papasadero, Kris Moore, Joan McNamara, Pat Rumer, Jason Larson, and Kim Sordyl.

From The Zimmerman Community Center:

Zimmerman Community Center (ZCC) improves the quality of life in Portland, Oregon by offering fun, affordable activities and space in an inviting environment for all.

We are central Portland’s living room, offering popular programs that are financially accessible to a broad socio-economic spectrum of people who live and work in the central city. Our vision is to build a community where people of all ages and incomes thrive, connected with each other and the resources their neighborhood offers. The Center is located at 1542 NW 14th Ave., on the ground floor of the Ramona Apartments.

Contact info@zcommunitycenter.org for more information.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.