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Leach Botanical Garden Holiday Bazaar
The Friends of Leach Garden will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come visit the Garden and shop for fresh wreaths, garlands and swags, a wide assortment of fresh greens, cones and dried flowers, as well as centerpieces, crafts, gift shop and more. Proceeds benefit the programs and operations of Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E 122nd Ave. Admission is free. For more information, please call 503-823-9503.
Kick that habit - with help
The Adventist Medical Center will be holding free health education programs in the month of December. All classes will be held at Adventist Medical Center, 10123 S.E. Market St. For pre-registration or more information, call 503-256-4000.
• Becoming Smoke Free: This seminar will be held Monday, Dec. 2 and Monday, Dec. 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. Join the thousands of people who have benefited from this stop-smoking program during the last four decades. Pre-registration is required.
• Smoke Free Support Group: Meet with others who are struggling with the same addiction. This group includes support, companionship and great ideas for staying smoke free! The group meets every Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. in Conference room #3. No pre-registration is required.
• Inspiration Line: This 24-hour phone service line provides daily encouragement and inspirational messages from the hospital chaplain. The Inspiration Line number is 503-251-6106.
Help provide services for local low-income families
Oregon has some of the highest hunger and unemployment rates in the nation. The Mid-county area has been hit particularly hard. The Snow-CAP service organization is serving 33% more people than last year, and half of them are children.
To help meet this growing need, Snow-CAP invites you to participate in the Snow-CAP Valentine Dinner Auction on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003. Proceeds from this event will support Snow-CAP’s work with local, low-income families. Programs that will benefit include Food 2 You, which delivers food to low income seniors, a community garden that allows families to grow their own vegetables and a family literacy program.
You can help either by attending the Dinner Auction or by donating an item to be auctioned. Items of all types are need, both large and small. Any donations are happily accepted, including things like tickets to the zoo or sporting events.
For more information about the Snow-CAP Dinner Auction or how to donate, please call Mary Beisley at 503-667-4500.
Light up the holidays
Maywood Park residents - don’t forget to brighten up your home for the Annual Maywood Park Lighting Contest. Create a scene or just be creative with your holiday lighting display and you could be one of this year’s winners! Judging will take place on Friday, Dec. 20. First place wins $75, second place wins $50 and third place wins $25. Only Maywood Park residents are eligible. For more information, please call Mayor Mark Hardie at 503-329-9460.
Monthly Group Meetings
Take part in your neighborhood
Feeling bored or ineffective? The answer is right down the block. Neighborhood meetings are a great way to get involved, know what is going on, and make a difference to yourself and your community. They provide an opportunity to discuss and solve community issues and improve the neighborhood though activities such as cleanups and tree plantings. Neighborhood associations work to make your neighborhood more exciting through community-organized events and celebrations. Chances are there’s one in your area - check it out and find out what a difference you can make. Local associations are listed below. For general East Portland Neighborhood Association information, please call Becky Hughes at 503-823-4550.
• The Argay Neighborhood Association meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Parkrose High School, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. For more information, please call Sandy Nelson at 503-301-8349.
• The Hazelwood Neighborhood Association will meet for a board meeting on Monday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the East Precinct Community Room, 737 S.E. 106th Ave. For more information, please call Arlene Kimura at 503-252-9429.
• The Mill Park Neighborhood Association meets on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Powell Valley Road Water District, 12350 S.E. Powell Blvd. For more information, please call Rosemarie Opp at 503-256-4591.
• The Parkrose Neighborhood Association will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 11229 N.E. Prescott St. For more information, please call Ron Nelson at 503-254-1164.
• The Wilkes Community Group will hold a general meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Teamsters Complex, Jo Edgar Hall, 1850 NE 162nd Ave. For more information, please call Ross Monn at 503-261-1010.
Couldn’t sew a stitch to save your life?
Always wanted to learn to sew, or just improve your skills? Cascade Sew and Vac, at 11416 N.E. Halsey St., offers sewing classes for all skill levels. Adults and teens are both welcome. Most classes are held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, but Saturday classes are also available. Day and evening classes are offered on many topics. Specialty sewing classes are also held on such topics as decorative edges, children’s clothing, and satin stitch. If you are interested in a specialty class, please call the number below to inquire. Classes will be scheduled on specific techniques if you are interested. Classes are available free with purchase of a sewing machine, or for a nominal fee without. For more information about available classes or to enroll, please call Francie Schimpf at 503-254-6543. You can also visit Francie’s website at www.franciesplace.com.
Take part in a growing organization
All Gateway area business owners and managers are invited to this month’s meeting of the Gateway Area Business Association (GABA). This group, established in 1950 as the Woodland Park Merchants Association, has continued to grow in members and influence. GABA has established the Gateway Arches as a growing symbol of the Gateway area. GABA sponsors monthly membership meetings with meaningful speakers on business, community and related subjects and issues. Meetings are also a great place to meet with other business owners.
This month’s meeting will be a Christmas event, held on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. in El Indio’s Mexican Restaurant, 11114 N.E. Halsey St. in 111th Square. Members are asked to bring an ornament for an ornament exchange and food donations for Snow-CAP.
For more information about GABA or how to become a member, call President Fred Sanchez at 503-256-3910.
Help make the rules
Citizens of Maywood Park have a chance to have their say in the city’s laws, as well as contribute in other ways. Attend a city council meeting and you will find out what is going on in the government, changes that are coming, and the plans for your neighborhood. Exercise your rights as an American and attend the Maywood Park City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on the Maywood Park campus of Mt. Hood Community College, 10100 N.E. Prescott St. Meetings are usually located in room 223. Look for the sign in the front window.
For more information, call the Maywood Park City Council at 503-255-9805. Citizens are also encouraged to write in with their concerns, which will be discussed during the meeting. Address your concerns, comments, or potential solutions to the Maywood Park City Council, 10100 N.E. Prescott St., Maywood Park, OR, 97220.
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