Genesis McKiernan-Allen, Outreach and Education Assistant
(503)542-5051
communications@ourunitedvillages.org

The ReBuilding Center of Our United Villages invites you to attend the grand unveiling of a community art sculpture called The Community Trees. Located in the Community Gathering Space on Mississippi Avenue, the three-story sculpture features cob tree trunks topped with branches and leaves crafted from reclaimed metal and household objects donated by community members.

WHAT: Community Trees Unveiling and Celebration
Brief stories from community members, artists, an Afro-Pop dance performance, and light refreshments

WHEN: Wednesday, July 9, 2008.
6:00 pm to 6:30 pm

WHERE: The ReBuilding Center
3625 N. Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97227

COST: Free

The program features brief words from tree branch sculptor Mike Suri of Suri Iron, stories of the objects they donated from community members, and a performance by Afro-pop artist Loveness Wesa. Light refreshments also provided. Please join us to celebrate the completion of this wonderful community sculpture.

High resolution photographs available at http://www.rebuildingcenter.org/trees.html

This event was funded in part by the Regional Arts & Culture Council, Portland Development Commission and Oregon Community Foundation.

About The ReBuilding Center: The ReBuilding Center, a project of Our United Villages, is vibrant resource working to strengthen the environmental, economic, and social fabric of local communities. Founded by volunteers in 1998, The ReBuilding Center has grown to become the nation’s largest non-profit reuse center for salvaged construction and remodeling materials. Open to the public seven days per week, The ReBuilding Center accepts donations of reusable building materials and sells them to the community at 50-90% off retail value. Programs include ReFind Furniture, DeConstruction Services, workshops and classes, and a free pick-up service.