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FUNDRAISERS
Support PHS track and field
Members of the Parkrose High track and field team will be up early on Saturday, Feb. 5. You'll find them at Parkrose Middle School, 11800 N.E. Shaver St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ready to collect your refundable cans and bottles. The team will benefit from funds raised.
AVID students-kids who maybe the first in their families to make themselves eligible for a four-year college or university-will be on hand, same time, same place on Saturday, March 5.
Ceramic bowl is yours to keep
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| When you purchase a ticket for the upcoming Soup 'R' Bowl fundraiser at Parkrose High on Saturday, Feb. 5, you will get to keep a handcrafted ceramic bowl like the ones shown here. Funds raised will support a Habitat for Humanity Portland Metro East project. COURTESY MARK WARNER |
Funds will support a Habitat for Humanity Portland Metro East project. Tickets are available from art students or their teacher, Mark Warner, at mark_warner@parkrose.k12.or.us or 503-408-2619.
Celebrate Valentine's Day and SnowCap
Two members of the Parkrose community have taken a leading role in the 9th annual SnowCap Community Charities Valentine Dinner and Auction fundraiser, Saturday, Feb. 12 at Mt. Hood Community College. The evening gets underway at 5 p.m. with a silent auction, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and an oral auction following dinner. Among the items being offered for auction are a New Orleans vacation, an Italian dinner with former Gresham Police Chief Carla Piluso, beach getaways, poker parties, hotel accommodations and upscale restaurant dining.
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| Donna Gamble (left) and Kirsten Wageman tend to details of the upcoming SnowCap Community Charities Valentine Dinner and Auction on Saturday, Feb. 12 at Mt. Hood Community College. COURTESY DANI MOONEY |
Tickets are $50 per person and are available at snowcap.org.
Valentine-A-Grams support seniors
If you are looking for a last minute Valentine gift, this is it. Order a Valentine-A-Gram by Thursday, Feb. 10 and a package containing two delicious Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Rolls, orange juice from Sun Orchard Premium Juices, an acrylic Jamba Juice tumbler, a package of ready to brew Seattle's Best Coffee, a gift certificate for a Jamba Juice and a gift certificate for a free slice of pie from Shari's Restaurant will be delivered directly to the recipients of your choice. The cost for each Valentine-A-Gram is only $29.95. Proceeds support Loaves & Fishes Centers, The Meals-On-Wheels People.
New this year, donors can contribute an additional $10 and a special Valentine gift will be delivered to a homebound senior on Valentine's Day. The goal is to raise enough funds so that all 3,000 homebound seniors served by Loaves & Fishes Centers receive a gift.
All of the products in the gift boxes are donated so that 100 percent of the money raised through the sale of Valentine-A-Grams goes to support the Meals-On-Wheels program.
This event relies on more than 450 volunteers to deliver the gift boxes. Deliveries take about an hour and begin at 7:30 a.m. Pick-up points are available on both the east and west sides of Portland and in Vancouver. To order Valentine-A-Grams or to volunteer to deliver, go to valentine-a-gram.org or call 503-736-6325.
Group will recycle cans and bottles
The Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Association will accept your refundable cans and bottles on Sundays, Feb. 13 and 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sears Parts and Repair Center parking lot, 2626 S.E. 122nd Ave. They plan to offer this collection site every other Sunday. Funds will support neighborhood projects.
Steppin' Out for Parkrose Students
Be among the first to purchase tickets for the annual Parkrose Educational Foundation Dinner and Auction on Saturday, April 30. Always a fun night, this year's event will include dinner, both silent and oral auctions, a dessert dash and a special performance by the PHS choir and jazz band.
The theme, Steppin' Out for Parkrose Students, conjures up an evening on the town, so dig out your party clothes and prepare for a night of glamour and fun.
Advance tickets are $45 per person ($50 at the door). A table for eight is $400. Go to parkroseedfdn.org and buy now.
THE ARTS
PFAG president dons educator hat
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| Parkrose artist and Portland Fine Arts Guild president John Halvorson readies his work for a show. He will be the guest instructor at PFAG classes this month. COURTESY JOHN HALVORSON |
Halvorson's works reflect his experience as a landscape contractor. He works in acrylics, oils, pastels and collage.
This month, Halvorson will lead fellow artists on an exploration of atmosphere and light in painting. Each participant will be provided with a black and white image of a painting and asked to recreate that painting using techniques and perspectives brought forth in the class.
Artists may select any medium in which to work. Bring your own paper or canvas from 8” x 10” up to 16” x 20” or larger. The fee is $12 for members, $15 for non-members per class. Bring a lunch, or plan to visit one of several fast food restaurants nearby.
PHS Coffee House
Parkrose thespians will host a free evening of relaxed entertainment on Wednesday, Feb. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the high school theater arts room, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. Students and members of the community are invited take to the informal stage to perform. Coffee and snacks will be available for purchase.
Parkrose musicians earn coveted spots
Music students from throughout the Northwest auditioned for a spot in the biennial MENC: the National Association for Music Education musical gala in Seattle this month. Among the nearly 1000 students selected to perform with the all-Northwest band, orchestra, treble choir, mixed choir, jazz band or jazz choir are four Parkrose High students. They are Diana Nesukh-alto, a senior; Shannon Webb-French horn and Adam Moultrie-tenor, both juniors; and freshman Debra Loh-bassoon.
They will rehearse and perform with world renowned conductors from Feb. 16 to 20. Concerts will be performed in Benaroya Hall. To learn more, contact Lesley Bossert, PHS choir director at lesley_bossert@parkrose.k12.or.us or 503-408-2695.
Wrenching family drama on local stage
The Parkrose High School drama department will offer its interpretation of the Pulitzer Prize winning play “Rabbit Hole” by David Lindsay-Abaire on Thursdays and Fridays, March 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 7 p.m.
“Rabbit Hole” is an intense look at a family searching for understanding and clarity after the loss of a child. Although serious in nature, this play has much humor as well.
All tickets are $8. Seating is limited. Material may not be appropriate for those under 13.
Expose your kids to symphony, and more
The Parkrose High music department will present a free concert on Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m. in the PHS Theater, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. This will be a music filled evening for the whole family featuring the wind symphony, jazz band and A-cappella choir.
EVENTS and ACTIVITIES
Outdoor adventures for young and old
Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave., is right in our backyard and worth exploring. To help you along the way, the garden offers classes, walks and activities suitable for the whole family.
Weekly nature-related activities for young children and their adult caregivers are offered on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. This season, learn about winter and discover the first signs of spring in the garden through stories, crafts, and outdoor explorations. These Honeybee Happenings are suitable for children age 1 to 6. The fee is $2 per child. No registration is required. Meet at the Manor House.
Older kids will enjoy Second Saturday Nature Workshops. These drop-off workshops for children age 7 to 12 explore a different theme each second Saturday of the month. Participants discover some of nature's secrets through indoor and outdoor activities and take home a related craft project.
On Saturday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon, the theme will be Spring is Coming. Kids will explore the winter woods looking for signs of spring and learn about the things they find, from beautiful blooming flowers to smelly fly food. Program instructors will dissect plant parts and participants will be able to look at them under magnification. Please dress for the weather because the group will go outside.
Registration is appreciated, but not required. The fee is $5 for members or $8 for non-members.
Adults will enjoy the upcoming winter flower walk on Saturday, Feb. 26 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Meet in front of the Manor House for a special tour highlighting winter interest, including the camellia collection, witch hazels, and other winter blooms. Information about ethnobotany, birds, and wildlife in the winter woods will also be part of the tour. Enjoy a cup of hot cider after the walk. Dress for the weather and remember your camera.
This tour is free to members, $5 for everyone else. Registration is requested.
New this year is a series of seasonal plant propagation workshops. The winter propagation workshop is Sunday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will cover propagation of broadleaf evergreens, conifers, and perennials. The $25 member fee or $35 non-member fee will cover tuition, materials, and plants to take home. Bring your own tools if you have them, dress for cold weather, and wear clothes that can get dirty. This is a hands-on workshop. Registration is required.
To register for any of these activities, contact Sarah Kelsey, education and outreach coordinator at 503-823-1671or skelsey@leachgarden.org.
Planetarium show to explore Southern Hemisphere
Crosby, Stills and Nash sang about the Southern Cross in 1982. Now, visitors to the Mt. Hood Community College planetarium will have an opportunity to view images of this constellation and other features of the southern hemisphere in a live show on Monday, Feb. 7 at 7 and 8:15 p.m.
“Take a break from winter and view the sky as seen from south of the equator,” encourages Pat Hanrahan, planetarium director. “The southern sky is full of interesting objects, many of which go unseen in the northern hemisphere. This is your opportunity to see the Southern Cross on the planetarium dome and learn how to find it using our closest star, Alpha Centauri.”
The show will explore other fascinating objects such as a spectacular nebula, two unique star clouds, a strange, bright galaxy, and two famous naked-eye globular clusters.
Visitors are encouraged to ask questions during each 45-minute program. Admission for the general public is $2. MHCC students are admitted free with student ID. Children are welcome. The planetarium is wheelchair accessible. Planetarium shows are held the first Monday of each month, October through June.
Find the planetarium near the library on the MHCC Gresham campus, 26000 S.E. Stark St.
Helping women prepare for job market
Northwest Catholic Counseling Center will help women who are looking to get back in the workforce or change careers with its upcoming “WorkWise Workshop for Women” on Saturday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 8383 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Suite 205.
“The women in this workshop will walk away with the concrete information they need when looking for work,” according to Sister Barbara Kennedy, NCC clinical director. Participants will focus on identifying strengths and translating those into marketable job skills, building confidence to shine in an interview, and creating a strong resume.
The fee for this workshop is $15 and includes lunch. The registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 1. Call 503-253-0964 to sign up. If the fee might keep you from participating, please ask about reduced fees that may be available.
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