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FUNDRAISERS
Fireworks sales to fund scholarships
David Douglas Dad’s Club will be selling fireworks through Friday, July 4 at the Midway Plaza parking lot, Southeast 122nd Avenue and Division Street, every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. All sales benefit David Douglas student activities and student scholarships.
Walk to raise money for Elks
The Gateway Elks Lodge #2411 is holding a Walk for Elks National Foundation on Saturday, Aug. 9. The walk will begin at the lodge and circle a 4.5-mile route around the Gateway District. The general public is encouraged to join this fundraising effort.
The day will start with a pancake breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the lodge park, sponsored by the Lodge Cronies. The walk will start at 10 a.m. From noon until 3 p.m., the Lodge Veterans Committee will serve hot dogs and hamburgers in the park. Entertainment will be provided. Stop by, say hello and learn more about the Elks National Foundation and the Gateway Elks.
Anyone wishing to participate may request a walk packet from the Gateway Elks Lodge office at 711 N.E. 100th Ave. or at 503-255-6535. The packet is also available to download at www.gatewayelks.com.
While animals may accompany you on the walk along the city streets, they are not permitted on lodge grounds.
The Elks National Foundation is the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the USA. Its mission is to help Elks build stronger communities, and it fulfills this pledge by investing in communities where Elks live and work.
Movie Night at Rossi Farms
Rossi Farms may no longer be in business, but the family’s support of the Parkrose community continues.
Joe Rossi, former operator of Rossi Farms at Northeast 122nd Avenue and Shaver Street, recently told the Memo that although the Rossi Farms Barn Bash is no more, the annual movie night would replace the Barn Bash as a fundraising activity. In fact, instead of one movie night, seven are slated, one a week beginning in early August.
Admission is free to the movies, and the public is invited. Fundraising will be done through the sale of refreshments such as soft drinks, hot dogs, corn on the cob, desserts and the like.
Benefiting from the sale of food and drink will be the Parkrose Youth Activity Fund, which subsidizes a variety of local youth programs.
Each night will be sponsored by a different civic or business organization, with volunteers working the concession stands at the former Rossi Farms. The movie will be shown on an outdoor movie screen.
The movies start at dusk on Saturday nights, with gates opening at 7 p.m.
REUNIONS
Parkrose High School Class of 1978
Members of the PHS graduating class of 1978 will celebrate its 30th reunion on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12, 13 and 14. Friday is an informal alumni-only event at Gotham Tavern, 2240 N. Interstate Ave., beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday is for alumni and guests and features a light buffet and no-host bar at Wilf’s Restaurant and Bar at 800 N.W. 6th Ave. beginning at 6 p.m. for $45 per person. Sunday is a golf event at Stonecreek Golf Club in Oregon City. You must preregister by Aug. 1 to play. Contact Jeannie (Wallace) Ballard at daintybes8@aol.com to do so.
Contact broncs1978@gmail.com with your name and contact information, including your e-mail address, for future updates. Please RSVP for the reunion weekend no later than Thursday, July 10 by mailing payment to Broncs 1978, P.O. Box 56072, Portland, OR 97238.
THE ARTS
Free concerts coming to a park near you
Portland Parks & Recreation has announced the schedule of dates and artists for the 2008 Summer Concerts in the Parks, free performances held in neighborhood parks throughout the city. During the months of July and August, we can enjoy music alfresco in several nearby parks. Here is a sampling:
Mt. Tabor Park, Southeast 69th Avenue and Taylor Street, on Tuesdays in July at 6:30 p.m.
The Insomniacs on July 8; Jackstraw on July 15; Connie Bieberach and Armonia Latina on July 22 and The Menace Band on July 29.
Powell Butte Nature Park, Southeast 162nd and Powell, on Saturdays in July at 7 p.m.
Rich Halley’s Outside Music Ensemble on July 12 and Pan Gypsies Steel Drum Band on July 19.
Rose City Park, Northeast 64th Avenue and Tillamook Street, also on Saturdays in July, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Sassparilla on July 12 and Chica Marimba on July 19.
Picnics are welcome, and many parks have food vendors on site. Alcoholic beverages for personal consumption are permitted in parks only during the concerts. Concertgoers are asked to help keep our neighborhoods and parks clean by picking up litter. If you pack it in, please pack it out.
Except when posted “No Dogs,” or during off-leash times in specific off-leash areas, on-leash dogs are permitted in Portland parks. Concertgoers appreciate dog owners who use scoops.
To avoid parking hassles, concertgoers are encouraged to take TriMet to the performances. Please visit www.trimet.org for routes and schedules.
If you have a disability and require an accommodation in order to participate, please call 503-823-2223 V/TDD. Please allow at least two working days’ notice.
For the complete concert schedule, go to www.portlandparks.org or call 503-823-5446 for more information.
Luke Skywalker coming to Argay
Abstract Visionz, in conjunction with the city of Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement Movies in the Park series, will screen the movie “Star Wars” in Argay Park, Northeast 141st Avenue and Failing Street on Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m.
A DJ will start the evening at 7 p.m. The movie will show at sunset. This event is free, but you should bring your own food, snacks, blankets and chairs. For more information, contact Marquis Stoudamire at 503-839-4526 or mstoudamire@gmail.com
Enjoy an outdoor concert
Shamrocks in the Wind, a Celtic folk duo, will perform a free concert Sunday, July 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. on the lawn at Cherry Park United Methodist Church, 1736 S.E. 106th Ave. Bring folding chairs or blankets with you. A nonperishable food item for SnowCap Community Charities is requested. Refreshments will be served. The concert is funded by a grant from East County Neighborhood Association.
For more information call the church at 503-253-2386.
EVENTS
Parade to celebrate our independence
East Portland Community Center’s annual Independence Day Parade will take place on Thursday, July 3. Pre-parade activities start at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. at 740 S.E. 106th Ave.
Plan to watch from the curb along 106th or dress up in your celebratory best and march along with the band. This colorful processional of all ages will take to the streets with waving banners and flags, flags and more flags. Pre-parade activities will include hot dogs, face painting, a climbing wall and flag making.
To find out more, please call 503-823-3450.
See PDX up close and personal
Portland International Airport will host its first-ever street fair, or AirFair, on Saturday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will be held under the canopy outside the PDX terminal building in an area normally used by commercial traffic, transforming the closed road into a festive celebration of the airport.
This fun family event will include a live marimba band, food, children’s activities, information tables, theater presentations for Airport Futures and other projects, airfield tours and commercial equipment on display. Visitors must register for the airfield tours in advance at www.pdx.com. Free parking will be offered in the garage and MAX travel is encouraged.
The entire Portland-Vancouver community is invited to come and learn more about how the airport operates, current projects, and the vital role PDX plays in the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area’s livability. AirFair will showcase airport interests, its partners and stakeholders, and other projects occurring in the vicinity.
Become a neighborhood coordinator for FOT
Friends of Trees will host a neighborhood coordinator tree-planting training session on Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at PCC Cascade Campus, 705 N. Killingsworth St.
Contact Whitney Dorer at whitneyd@friendsoftrees.org or 503-282-8846, ext. 21, to sign up.
Tour of community gardens
The Portland Parks & Recreation Community Garden program has provided gardening opportunities for the physical and social benefit of the people and neighborhoods of Portland since 1975. There are 30 community gardens located throughout the city, developed and operated by volunteers and PP&R staff.
On Saturday, July 19, there will be a Community Garden Tour of at least six gardens from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The tour will be conducted via van and carpool. Reservations are required. For details, call 503-823-1612 or e-mail comgardens@ci.portland.or.us.
Opportunity for Native American families
The third annual Native American Housing to Homeownership Fair is Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Native American Youth and Family Center, 5135 N.E. Columbia Blvd.
This day-long family event features fun, informative workshops on affordable housing, homeownership and specific resources for the Native community, including the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program.
Meet staff from local banks, nonprofit affordable housing and homeownership organizations and realtors. Enter a drawing for a down payment assistance grant of $2,500. Enjoy lunch by Tawna Sanchez and Co.’s Daybreak to Dinner. All for free.
For more information contact Sara Libby, homeownership and resident services coordinator, at 503-288-8177, ext. 232, or at saral@nayapdx.org.
Columbia Slough Regatta returns to Mid-county
This annual celebration of the Columbia Slough is the largest one-day paddle in Oregon. The Columbia Slough Watershed Council hosts it. Last year more than 300 boats and over 480 paddlers explored this hidden gem of our local waterways. Paddlers can expect to see a variety of wildlife including great blue herons, bald eagles, beavers, raccoons and river otters. The Columbia Slough provides safe slack water paddling appropriate for all skill levels.
The regatta is slated for Sunday, July 27 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Portland Water Bureau Canoe Launch, Northeast 166th Avenue at Airport Way. Bring your own watercraft and safety equipment or schedule a complimentary 45-minute canoe or kayak rental, courtesy of Willamette Riverkeepers and Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe. Reservations are necessary for boat rentals. To reserve a canoe or kayak, contact Katie Meckes at Katie.meckes@columbiaslough.org or call 503-459-7674.
An optional donation of $7 per person will be appreciated. Funds collected help support CSWC programs and events.
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors board members will meet on Tuesday, July 15 at 7 p.m. at Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St. Spend a nice summer evening with them to learn what's happening in Heights.
Neighborhoods will host parties
Tuesday, Aug. 5 is National Night Out. Check with your neighborhood association or with the East Portland Neighborhood Office at 503-823-4550 or www.epno.org to learn what is planned in your neighborhood.
LIBRARIES
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 staff 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., except July 4.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Fridays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m., except July 4.
Insect Art: Join artist Cynthia Nawalinski as she helps you create a dazzling and colorful insect with paint, chenille sticks, glitter, wire and more. Tuesday, July 8 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Hug a Bug, Music for Tots: The Red Boot Duo combines guitar, harmonica, oboe and more while toddlers and parents help hold the beat with shakers and other rhythm instruments. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Monday, July 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.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. Compete with a friend or just try it out yourself -- no experience necessary. Or just hang out and eat snacks. Bring your friends. Thursday, July 10 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Swing Dancing: It's all the rage. Learn the basic steps of swing with instructor Joan Ormsby. Comfortable clothing and leather-soled shoes suggested. For teens in grades 6-12. Made possible by the Library Foundation. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Thursday, July 17 from 2 to 4 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. Thursdays beginning July 17 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday Arts and Crafts: Use chalk to make sidewalk art -- inside! Recommended for kids 5 to 12 years. Tuesday, July 29 from 4 to 5:30 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.
Crochet With Recycled Plastic Bags: Artist Lee Meredith of Leethal Designs will show you how to use all those plastic grocery bags in your cupboard. Give them a new life as yarn -- or "plarn," to be more exact. Learn the process to convert bags into yarn, and then crochet a simple wristlet bag. Made possible by the Library Foundation. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Sunday, July 13 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Read "The Places in Between" by Rory Stewart. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Tuesday, July 15 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m., except July 12.
TechnoHosts: Volunteers help you search the Web, use e-mail and look up materials with the library's online catalog. Assistance in Vietnamese is available. Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m.
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 July 4.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months with adult. Tuesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Pajama Time: Put on your pajamas and join staff for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult. Tuesdays from 7 to 7:45 p.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:15 to 11 a.m., except July 4.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to noon, except July 4.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Thursdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Vietnamese/English Storytime: Bilingual storytime for children newborn to 6 years with adult. Saturdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Celebrate Shel Silverstein: Join performer Alleyoop! for some of your favorite poems and songs by Shel Silverstein. The audience will join in these familiar songs and poems as they are recited and shouted in the author's own style. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Friday, July 11 from 2 to 2:45 p.m.
Origami: Make your favorite animals in origami and learn the ancient art of paper folding with artist Eileen Holzman. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Tuesday, July 15 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Steve's Creature Feature: Explore the amazing world of reptiles with Steve. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Thursday, July 17 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Screen Print a T-Shirt or Banner: Screen print one of several available designs, and then embellish it to make it unique. Shirts and banner fabric will be provided or you can bring your own 100 percent cotton shirt. For teens in grades 6-12. Made possible by the Library Foundation. Saturday, July 5 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Teen Council: Meet new friends, learn new skills, help the library, eat snacks and have fun. Wednesday, July 16 from 4:30 to 5:30 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. Monday, July 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Health Educators: Educate Ya will provide trained bilingual volunteers ready to give presentations in Spanish about health care issues. Tuesday, July 29 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Assistance in Russian is available. Mondays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and Fridays from 2:30 to 5 p.m., except July 4.
Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2002. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Tuesday, July 1 and 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
Searching the Web: Prerequisite: Web Basics or Internet experience. Improve your understanding of subject indexes and search engines and learn how to evaluate the quality of the information you find on the Web. Tuesday, July 8 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
Computer Basics: This class is designed for the complete beginner. Learn basic computer terms and keyboard and mouse skills. Saturday, July 12 and 26 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
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