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Free concert
Tabor Heights United Methodist Church, 6161 S.E. Stark St., will present a concert on Sunday, July 25 at 4 p.m. featuring organist Helen Hollenbeck and baroque and jazz trumpeter Murray Zenk. They will perform the music of Bach, Handel, Telemann, Scriabin, and Staigers as well as Oscar Hammerstein, Jerome Kern, and Johnny Mercer.
The concert is free. A free-will offering will be collected. For additional information contact the church at 503-232-8500 or visit taborheightschurch.org.
Children's art project
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has commissioned an art project for children across the United States to create images depicting their interpretation of the theme “We Are America.” This project asks children to draw pictures that answer the question: “People have come from all over the world to become Americans. Why does that make us great?” USCIS will collaborate on this project with public libraries and other community-based organizations serving America's immigrant communities this summer. USCIS will display submissions in offices across the country and will recognize participants during the 2010 celebration of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.
To obtain a submission form, children may either stop by the nearest USCIS office or print one from the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov/childrensartproject.
To participate in the project, children must be between 5 and 12 years of age as of Sept. 11, 2010. All art submissions must be on 8.5 x 11- or 11 x 17-inch paper in any medium including paint, crayons, markers, colored pencils or collage and must be accompanied by a short paragraph that explains how the picture relates to the project theme and responds to the question posed. Submissions must be postmarked no later than Monday, Aug. 16 and mailed to USCIS, Children's Art Project, Room 117, 511 N.W. Broadway, Portland, OR 97209.
Submissions become property of USCIS and will not be returned. Artwork will be displayed at USCIS headquarters in Washington D.C., in USCIS offices nationwide and a select number of submissions will be posted on uscis.gov/childrensartproject.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Summer fun at Leach Botanical Garden
Honeybee Hikes are a weekly event for preschoolers and parents to explore the garden and the creatures that live in it. Strollers limit exploration so carriers are ideal. Group meets Wednesdays through September from 10 to 11 a.m. at the garden Manor House. No pre-registration required. $2 per child.
Weekend Guided Walks meet in front of the Manor House every Saturday for fun and informative tours of Leach Botanical Garden. Check out what's blooming and explore different sections of the garden with your volunteer guide. These seasonal walks are free and appropriate for all ages. On Saturdays until Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Learn to make your own teas from the garden with instructor Sarah Kelsey, who studied medicinal botany at Rutgers University. She will share her knowledge of the botany of Camellia sinensis, true tea, and other plants used for tea, including some you may find in your own garden. Recipes, instructions and all materials are included. You will make your own tea blend or caffeine-free herbal tisane to take home or give as a gift. Saturday, July 31 from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. The fee is $25, $20 for garden members. To register contact Sarah at education@leachgarden.org or call 503-823-1671.
A trough construction class will be offered on Saturday, Aug. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. Add interest to your garden with a trough you create yourself. Hypertufa troughs are fun to make and excellent for displaying interesting alpines, succulents or other tiny treasures. Participants will create their troughs from a mix of water, perlite, peat moss, and Portland cement. All materials for the trough mixture will be provided. Participants should bring a pair of rubber gloves and a small- to medium-sized sturdy cardboard box, at least 8” deep and ideally no bigger than 12” x 18”. Gardener Scott Hoelscher will assist you with the construction of your trough, which you will take home to dry. The garden nursery will be open for sales following the class for those wishing to purchase plants for their trough.
Pre-registration is required. The fee is $25, $20 for garden members. To register contact Sarah at education@leachgarden.org or call 503-823-1671. Please use entrance at Southeast 122nd Avenue and Claybourne St. for this class.
Leach Botanical Garden is located at 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.
Bob Brown Tire Center hosts Shrine Cruise-In
Sunday, August 8 is the date, Bob Brown Tire Center is the place for the Al Kader Shrine Cruise-In. Classic Cars, food, fun and games is the order of the day on this hot August Sunday. Bring your classic car to 12030 N.E. Sandy Blvd. to be a part of a fun time; you have heard how Shriners love to party down.
Classic cars cruise in to local pub
Take a stroll down memory lane at the annual Wooden Chicken Cruise-In on Saturday, July 10 from 3 to 9 p.m. Spectators enjoy the event for free. There is a $10 registration fee for vehicles entered for judging. Rose City Classics hosts the event. The Wooden Chicken Pub is located at 12500 N.E. Sandy Blvd.
Evening under the stars
The U.S. Forest Service is partnering with R.L.K. and Company to host a star party at the amphitheater outside historic Timberline Lodge on Saturday, July 17 at 9 p.m. Professors of astronomy Doug McCarty and Todd Duncan, along with a number of amateur astronomers, will provide telescopes for the public to view galaxies, the moon, star clusters and planets from an elevation of 6,000 feet on the southern slope of Mount Hood.
Throughout the night, astronomers will answer questions from the public during this unique tour of the night sky.
Children are encouraged to attend. A donation is suggested to help continue programs, but the event is free and will repeat on Saturday, Aug. 28 at 8 p.m.
For more information please visit fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/ or timberlinelodge.com.
Kids … be a ready rider
Free bicycle skills training courses and rides for kids will be offered at Ed Benedict Park during the East Portland Sunday Parkways, Sunday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Safe Routes to School and the Bicycle Transportation Alliance will host a free workshop to help families with children get ready to ride safely all summer long. Professional bike safety educators will teach bike skills and lead group rides. Sessions will last about 30 minutes and run throughout the day. Bike maintenance and helmet fittings will be available on site.
Need a bike for the event? Bikes will be available for children who need one for the skills course and ride.
For more information contact Carolina Iraheta Gonzales, Safer Routes to School organizer, at carolina.iraheta@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-1189.
Movie in Wilkes Park
The Wilkes Community Group will screen “Avatar” in Wilkes Park, 3655 N.E. 154th Ave., on Saturday, July 24. Entertainment will begin at 6:30 p.m. The movie will begin at dark. Bring chairs or blankets. This is a free event.
GREEN SCENE
Get out there
Below you will find a sampling of walks, activities and events offered by Metro. Many, many more are listed on the Metro Web site under Summer Green Scene. (Search Metro Green Scene.)
Driving directions and more complete information is available at oregonmetro.gov/parks. When advanced registration is requested, call 503-797-1650, option 2 unless otherwise noted.
Fourth of July fireworks and festivities: Celebrate Independence Day with music and fun - and Mid-county's largest fireworks display - at Blue Lake Regional Park in Fairview. Pack a picnic, load up your loved ones and get ready for a good time for the whole family with fireworks, playtime for children in the water “sprayground,” and musical guests such as blues and soul diva Linda Hornbuckle. Activities are held at the west end of the park. For groups of more than 25 people, call 503-665-4995 to reserve a site. Gates open at 8 a.m.
Blue Lake Regional Park is located between Northeast Marine Drive and Sandy Boulevard off 223rd Avenue.
Twilight Tuesdays at Smith and Bybee: This relaxing walk at Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area takes advantage of long summer days and provides a chance to unwind after work. Dusk is one of the best times to view wildlife, especially during summer. It is about the only time most mammals such as beaver, muskrat, otter, raccoon, deer and bats can be seen. Metro naturalist James Davis teaches basic techniques of wildlife watching and identification. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair on site. Suitable for adults and children age 10 and older; participants must be able to be quiet, sneaky and patient. Registration and payment of $10 per adult is required in advance. Smith and Bybee Wetlands is on Marine Drive between the Expo Center and Kelley Point Park. Tuesdays, July 6 and 27, and Aug. 24 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Painted turtle walks: Oregon's turtles are rare, shy and hard to find. Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area is home to one of the largest populations of Western painted turtles in the Northwest. With Metro naturalist James Davis, use small telescopes to spot these beautiful reptiles. Learn about the natural history of painted turtles and why they are so rare. Suitable for all ages. Free. Advance registration is required. Saturday, July 10 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Sustainable gardening essentials: Learn to make a yard beautiful and safe for children, pets, wildlife and waterways. The Oregonian garden writer Kym Pokorny discusses organic soils and compost; planting right for each site; attracting birds, bees and butterflies; and choosing safe methods to manage pests and weeds. Free. Advance registration is required. Call 503-234-3000 for location and to register. Sunday, July 11 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Lone Fir historic tours: Embark on a unique history lesson while enjoying the beauty and tranquility of Metro's Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery. The tour highlights Portland's founders, early pioneers and nationally recognized figures, as well as interesting headstones and monuments. Explore 30 acres of mature trees and a very special rose garden. Suitable for all ages. Meet at the Soldiers' Monument located in the park at Southeast 26th Avenue and Stark Street. Suggested donation of $10 goes to headstone restoration and educational programs. Registration not required. For more information, call 503-224-9200. Saturdays, July 10 and Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Summer bird watching at Smith and Bybee Wetlands: Join Metro naturalist James Davis or volunteer naturalist Patty Newland for great birding as the nesting season winds down at Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area. See young birds that have left the nest and family activities such as feeding and flocking. Learn to identify the most common birds by their songs as well as their appearance. Suitable for adults and children age 10 and older. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair on site. Meet in the parking area on North Marine Drive. Free. Advance registration is required. Saturday, July 10 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Terrific turf without toxics: Learn to safely control weeds, prevent pests and water wisely with gardening expert Glen Andresen. See how mulch and seed can green a lawn without adding pollutants that flow into rivers. Metro's natural techniques garden, 6800 S.E. 57th Ave. Free. Advance registration is encouraged; drop-ins welcome if space is available. To register, call 503-234-3000. Saturday, July 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Composting basics: Gardening expert Glen Andresen shares techniques to amend, mulch, compost and protect soil for plant health. Learn simple steps so soil organisms can help you till and fertilize for free. Pistil's Nursery, 3811 N. Mississippi Ave. Free. Advance registration is encouraged; drop-ins welcome if space is available. To register, call 503-234-3000. Sunday, July 18 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Native plants in the garden: With horticulturist Weston Miller, discover how native flowering plants add beauty and benefits from birds, bees and butterflies. Learn how wildlife lightens the gardening workload by providing free pollination, pest control and soil improvement services. Clackamas Community College, Clairmont Hall, Room 117. Free. Advance registration is encouraged; drop-ins welcome if space is available. To register, call 503-234-3000. Saturday, July 24 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Lone Fir Cemetery twilight heritage celebration: Portland Commissioner Nick Fish and Metro Council President David Bragdon invite you to enjoy an evening at Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery. Bring a picnic and a blanket and come enjoy this 30-acre arboretum in the heart of Southeast Portland while learning about the city of Portland Urban Forestry. Visit the three heritage trees being dedicated: the lone Douglas fir for which the cemetery was named, the General Joseph Lane maple and a 100-foot-tall incense cedar. Metro Council President David Bragdon invites you to stay and enjoy featured artists from the Lone Fir Cemetery CD, “Dearly Departed,” and then watch the screening of the documentary “Come Together Home” by Ivy Lin. Come learn about the early Chinese settlers and rail workers who were interned and later disinterred at Lone Fir Cemetery and the plans for a memorial park on the sacred site known as Block 14. Free admission. Saturday, July 24 from 6 to 10:30 p.m.
Planting vegetables for winter harvest: Late summer is the time to plant in order to harvest in winter. Gardening expert Glen Andresen discusses what to plant and how to plan for four seasons of salads and vegetables. Flat Creek Garden Center, 30039 S.E. Orient Drive, Gresham. Free. Advance registration is encouraged; drop-ins welcome if space is available. To register, call 503-234-3000. Saturday, July 24 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Growing fruit in any yard: See how gardening expert Glen Andresen packs fruit trees, bushes and vines into his regular-sized city lot for a bounty of berries, cherries, apples and pears. Learn techniques to prune, plant, trellis, maintain and harvest fruits. Free. Advance registration is required; call 503-234-3000. Sunday, July 25 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Fundamentals of animal tracking: Learn to read the language of nature as spoken through the tracks and signs left by wildlife at Oxbow Regional Park. Track identification, animal gait interpretation, determining the age of a track and trailing wildlife are covered in this introductory class. The art of questioning and systematic learning strategies help participants come away with tools needed to continue growing as trackers. Suitable for age 10 and older. Registration and payment of $10 per adult required in advance; children are free. Saturday, July 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To get to Oxbow, take the Troutdale exit 17 from I-84. Go past the truck stop to the light and turn right on 257th Ave. Go three miles to Division Street and turn left. Continue east for five miles following the signs. Turn left on Oxbow Parkway and drive 1.6 miles to the park entrance.
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