 |
||||||||
 |
||||||||
 |
MEMO BLOG | |
Memo Calendar | Memo Pad | Business Memos | Loaves & Fishes | Letters | Home |
EVENTS
Party marks Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day at the Parkrose Community Peach Labyrinth, Northeast 115th Avenue and Shaver Street, on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. until noon. This event will also mark the second anniversary of the labyrinth with a rock-painting party and cake.
Erica Martin can provide more information at 503-408-2645.
Hear birdsongs at Whitaker Ponds
Join David Helzer of the city of Portland Environmental Services for an early-morning birding hike around Whitaker Ponds Nature Park, 7040 N.E. 47th Ave., on Friday, April 24. Learn about the birds that utilize the slough and work on your birdsong identification skills. Bring your binoculars. Hike will begin at 7 a.m. and last one to two hours. This event is free, but preregistration is required. Contact Melissa Sandoz at 503-281-1132 or melissa.sandoz@columbiaslough.org.
Madison area plans cleanup
The Madison South Neighborhood annual spring cleanup is Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until dumpsters are full, at Glenhaven Park, Northeast 82nd Avenue and Siskiyou Street. Please enter off Siskiyou.
Yard debris, branches, wood, pallets, furniture, appliances, electronics, metal, glass, plastic, rubber, carpets and mattresses will be accepted; however, tires, televisions, computers, monitors, concrete, asphalt, sod, dirt, brick, cement, sand, gravel, composition roofing, asbestos materials, under-the-sink garbage and hazardous waste will not.
A donation of $5 per car, $10 per van or SUV, $15 per pickup or $25 per large truck is suggested.
For more information, please contact 503-254-7790.
Create a healthy, nurturing landscape
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District wants to help you reduce storm water runoff, create wildlife habitat and contribute to healthy streams. To that end, free naturescaping and rain garden workshops are planned.
Rain Gardens 101 will be offered on Saturday, May 16 at Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rain gardens are a great way to add beautiful landscaping to your yard and protect overloaded urban sewers and streams at the same time. This workshop will explain how to build a rain garden on your property to keep our streams clean and healthy. Advanced registration is required. Register online at www.emswcd.org/workshops-events.
Naturescaping Basics will be taught on Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake House at Blue Lake Park, 21154 N.E. Blue Lake Road, in Fairview. Naturescaping is the practice of designing a landscape so it reduces water use, storm water runoff and pollution without sacrificing splendor. Plus, it saves you time, money, and energy -- all while providing a beautiful habitat for birds, wildlife and you. Naturescaping Basics introduces attendees to their connection with the watershed, native plants of the Pacific Northwest, pollution prevention and other core concepts of naturescaping. Advanced registration is required. Register online at www.emswcd.org/workshops-events.
For more information, call 503-935-5368.
Homeownership fair expands target
Launched three years ago by ROSE (Revitalize Outer Southeast) Community Development, the annual Lents Home Buying Fair quickly became a dependable resource for people seeking home-buying tips and information.
Through the Lents Homeownership Initiative, more than 50 partners work together to make homeownership a reality for more families.
Now known as the East Portland Homeownership Fair, the event will be held at Kelly Elementary School, 9030 S.E. Cooper St., on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Once again, the fair's biggest attraction will be the drawing for a $4,000 homebuyer's assistance grant. The winner will be able to use the money to help purchase a home. When the doors open for the event, visitors will have a wider-than-ever array of workshops to attend and home-ownership professionals to connect with.
"After three years," said ROSE Executive Director Nick Sauvie, "we took a look at what we'd been doing and decided it was time for the fair to evolve." ROSE is a nonprofit affordable housing agency that has worked in outer Southeast Portland for 18 years.
That evolution includes an extensive outreach campaign into all east Portland neighborhoods, with a particular emphasis on the David Douglas School District and the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood just east of 122nd Avenue.
ROSE has also worked hard to connect with East Portland's growing immigrant population. The fair will have interpreters for attendees who speak Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Cantonese and Mandarin.
THE ARTS
Watercolor workshop featuring acrylics
Portland Fine Arts Guild meets on the first three Mondays of the month at the Russellville Grange, Northeast 121st and Prescott Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for instruction classes and demonstrations.
Classes for April 6, 13 and 20 will be taught by Edith Turner, an art judge and instructor who favors acrylics. She was born and raised on the Oregon Coast and has fond memories of the tall trees, the sea, sandy beaches, and lighthouses, which all present vivid natural images of Oregon. The love for art is reflected in her paintings, while the quick-drying time of acrylics allows freedom to capture the moment.
The first class painting will be dealing with a foggy background, a middle ground and a dramatic foreground, up close and personal. Bring your own photo of flowers, leaves, etc., for the foreground, or you can paint the blackberry vines Turner will be demonstrating. The second painting will be a free-hand seascape.
Please bring an 11" x 14" canvas, your acrylic paints and brushes. Turner uses ultramarine blue, burnt sienna, hookers green, Mars orange, both a light and medium yellow, dioxazine purple, magenta, cadmium red deep and gesso for white.
Classes are $12 for nonmembers and $10 for members; however if you are a first time visitor, the class fee is waived. Coffee is provided. Bring your own lunch or visit one of the nearby fast-food restaurants. To find out more, please visit www.portlandfineartsguild.org.
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
Following is a list of area neighborhood meetings as supplied by the Office of Neighborhood Involvement. Information is subject to change. Check with your local association or the East Portland Neighborhood Office at 503-823-4550 if you have questions.
The East Portland Parks Coalition meeting is Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the East Portland Neighborhood Office, 1017 N.E. 117th Ave.
The Neighborhood Emergency Team meeting is Monday, April 6 at 6 p.m. at Seventh Day Adventist Church, 10501 S.E. Market.
The East Precinct Citizen's Advisory Committee meeting is Tuesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. in the East Precinct Community Room, 737 S.E. 106th Ave.
The East Portland Land Use Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the East Portland Neighborhood Office, 1017 N.E. 117th Ave.
The Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Association general membership will meet on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at Powellhurst Baptist Church, 3435 S.E. 112th Ave.
The Centennial Community Association general membership will meet on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at Harold Oliver Intermediate School, 15840 S.E. Taylor St., Room 65.
A City-wide Landlord Forum meeting is set for Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the East Portland Neighborhood Office, 1017 N.E. 117th Ave.
The Russell Neighborhood Association and Wilkes Community Group will hold a joint meeting on Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at Western States Chiropractic College, Hampton Hall, 2900 N.E. 132nd Ave.
The Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Association will host a series of meetings on Saturday, April 18 in the Human Solutions Community Room, 12350 S.E. Powell Blvd. The Greening of Powellhurst-Gilbert will begin at 10:30 a.m. The Powellhurst-Gilbert Outreach and Membership Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. and the Powellhurst-Gilbert Public Safety Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m.
The Hazelwood Neighborhood Association will meet on Monday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the East Portland Neighborhood Office, 1017 N.E. 117th Ave.
The Argay Neighborhood Association meeting is Tuesday, April 21 at Fire Station #2, 4800 N.E. 122nd Ave.
The Parkrose Neighborhood Association will meet on Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at Faithful Savior Ministries, 11100 N.E. Skidmore St.
The Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors board will meet on Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St.
The Glenfair Neighborhood Association general membership will meet on Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. at Glenfair Elementary, Faculty Lounge, 15300 N.E. Glisan St.
The Partners for a Safe and Livable East Portland meeting is Monday, April 27 at 6 p.m. in the East Portland Neighborhood Office, 1017 N.E. 117th Ave.
LIBRARIES
Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., www.multcolib.org/agcy/mid.html, 503-988-5392
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.
Story Stop: Stories for children newborn to 6 years with adult. Mondays through Fridays from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m., except April 13-17.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months with adult. Tuesdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., except April 14.
Pajama Time: Put on your pajamas and join library staff for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult. Tuesdays from 7 to 7:30 p.m., except April 14.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:15 to 11 a.m., except April 17.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m., except April 15 and 17.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., except April 16.
Vietnamese Storytime: Storytime presented in Vietnamese for children ages newborn to 6 years with adult. Saturdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m., except April 18.
Chinese Storytime: Storytime presented in Cantonese for children ages newborn to 6 years with adult. Saturdays through April 11 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Yoga for Youngsters: This class introduces children to the benefits of yoga through stories, music and simple movements. For ages 3 to 6 years and their caregivers; one child per adult. You are encouraged to bring your own mat.
Tuesdays from 11:15 a.m. to noon, except April 14.
Yarn Club: Whether your interest is knitting or crocheting, come join the fun and learn together. All experience levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own supplies. Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., except April 16.
"Welcome to the Library" Film Premiere: You're invited to a screening of "Welcome to the Library," a new film created by Multnomah County Library. This film, which will be available in Russian, Vietnamese and Chinese, will be used by libraries throughout Oregon to promote library services. Refreshments will be served. Tuesday, April 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Alphabet Book Craft for Parents: Learn a simple fold-and-cut process with a single sheet of paper to create an eight-page book. Next, add a decorated cover with a letter on it. The parent and/or child will then search through old magazines, posters and other materials to find pictures of things that begin with that letter. The eight-page size is good for holding a young child's attention. Diane Gilleland, editor of craftypod.com, will instruct. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Thursday, April 23 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Wii Play 2gether: Play Wii at the library. All ages are welcome. Tuesday, April 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Read to the Dogs SM: Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog from the DoveLewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program. Registration is required. Call 503-988-5392.
Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., except April 13.
Teen Council: Meet new friends, learn new skills, help the library, eat snacks and have fun. Wednesday, April 1 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Teen Lounge Unplugged -- Board Games and Dance Dance Revolution: Anyone in grades 6-12 is invited to come play board games, try out DDR (no experience necessary) or just hang out. Tuesday, April 7 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Teen Lounge and Homework Center: Use library computers, get homework help or just do your homework and listen to music. For teens in grades 6-12. Tuesday, April 21 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Teen Lounge Unplugged -- Board Games and Wii: Come Wii with other teens. Anyone in grades 6-12 is welcome. No experience necessary. Tuesday, April 28 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Talk Time: Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English.
Saturdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., except April 18.
The Joy of Censorship: In his long-running, nationally acclaimed program, MAD Magazine Senior Editor Joe Raiola takes an illuminating, satiric and at times disturbing look at America's most hotly debated First Amendment issues, including the dramatic effect of 9/11 on free speech. He sheds light on the endless arguments over banned books, movie ratings, the FCC, the Patriot Act, Internet filters, flag burning, indecency, the true meaning of obscenity and more. Raiola also traces MAD's unlikely and colorful history, from renegade publisher Williams Gaines's historic showdown with the United States Senate over comic book censorship to MAD's emergence as a revolutionary satirical force. The Joy of Censorship includes a one-of-a-kind slide presentation spotlighting many of MAD's most controversial, thought-provoking and outrageous covers and articles. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Tuesday, April 7 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Ten Steps to Starting a Business: This seminar is designed for individuals in the thinking stage of starting a business and includes an overview of the basic requirements. Small business resources are highlighted with emphasis on business planning tools, business resources, market research and business planning. Presented by the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Monday, April 20 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Pageturners Book Groups: Engage in stimulating conversation about books. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Read "All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror" by Stephen Kinzer for Tuesday, April 21 from 6:45 to 8 p.m.
Read "Women of the Silk" by Gail Tsukiyama for Wednesday, April 29 from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html, 503-988-5386
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.
Pajama Time: Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy and join librarians for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult. Wednesdays from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months with adult. Thursdays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Fridays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Fridays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Cowboy & Octopus: Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith's book "Cowboy & Octopus" pairs an unlikely duo. Create a hero all your own by building an eight-legged friend from recycled materials with Sarie Weinberger of SCRAP. Read "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs" by Jon Scieszka and participate in the Multnomah County Library third annual family community reading project, Every Family Reads. Saturday, April 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Puppet Making Workshop: How would you like to turn a cereal box into a talking robot? Or a juice bottle into a flying pig? The Mudeye Puppet Company invites you to be part of an all-ages puppet-making workshop. Using all recovered materials, there is no limit to what can be made. This event is supported by the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Children's Art Programs Endowed Fund of the Library Foundation. Sunday, April 5 from 2 to 3:15 p.m. and Tuesday, April 28 from 4 to 5:15 p.m.
Knuffle Bunny Party: A special bunny storytime party. Listen to Mo Willem's "Knuffle Bunny" and bring your own stuffed bunny for special activities and crafts. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.
Monday, April 6 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Teen Lounge and Homework Center: Use library computers, get homework help or just do your homework and listen to music. For teens in grades 6-12. Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., except April 9.
Youth Community Service Crew: If you need community service hours and volunteer credit, check out the Youth Community Service Crew at your library. Come for a two-hour block of fun, music, snacks and enough work to keep you busy. For kids in grades 5-12. Wednesday, April 1 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Teen Council: Meet new friends, learn new skills, help the library, eat snacks and have fun. Teen Council members work with library staff to make the library teen-friendly. Wednesday, April 8 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Teen Lounge Unplugged -- Dance Dance Revolution: The second Thursday of the month is DDR Day. Anyone in grades 6-12 is invited to jump around like a fool to DDR, or just hang out and eat snacks. Thursday, April 9 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Vietnamese Crafts for Children: Learn to make crafts that are popular with Vietnamese children. Conducted in Vietnamese. For ages 5 and up. Sunday, April 19 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Language Exchange: Engage in conversation with native English speakers who want to practice their Spanish and with native Spanish speakers who want to practice their English. There will be time for conversation in both languages. Saturdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Pageturners Book Group: Read "Sex Wars" by Marge Piercy. Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Tuesday, April 21 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Saturdays, April 4, 11 and 25 from 9 to 10 a.m.
Cyber Seniors Computer Classes: This series of classes is for seniors who want to learn how to use a computer. Learn to use a mouse, search the Internet, and send and receive e-mail. Each session will consist of one hour of instruction and one hour of practice. You must register and attend all three sessions. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Tuesdays, April 14, 21 and 28 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
 |
 |
 |
 |
MEMO Advertising | MEMO Archives | MEMO Web Neighbors | MEMO Staff | Home