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THINGS TO DO
Planetarium sky theater explores the universe
“Jupiter: Return of the Giant Planet," will be presented at 7:30 p.m. in the Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium Sky Theater on Monday, April 11.
Public Planetarium shows are presented on the second Monday of every month through August. Admission is $1 and visitors are seated on a first come, first served basis. The planetarium is located beneath the library on the MHCC Gresham campus, 26000 S.E. Stark St.
School and community groups may arrange live, customized planetarium programs by calling 503-491-7297. Please visit the Web site at www.starstuff.com
People requiring accommodations because of a disability should contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670.
Metro takes you outdoors
April is a great time of year to explore the nature of the Portland metropolitan region. Metro offers the following ways:
Spring bird walks
At Smith and Bybee Wetlands on Saturday, April 9 from 9 to 11a.m. Colorful spring birds join the resident wildlife at Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area in North Portland. Metro naturalist James Davis will lead the tour suitable for adults along with children 10 and older. This is a free event, but advanced registration is required. Call Metro at 503-797-1928.
To get there take I-5 to exit 307. Go west on North Marine Drive for 2.2 miles. Turn left at the large brown and white wildlife area sign.
Painted turtle walks
Saturday April 9 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area is home to the largest population of western painted turtles in the Northwest. Bring the family to see these beautiful reptiles with Metro naturalist James Davis. This free event is suitable for adults and children 5 and older, but advanced registration is required. Call 503-797-1928.
Introduction to the language of birds
Saturday, April 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This outdoor class at Oxbow Regional Park will explore how birds
communicate. You'll learn to interpret bird songs and calls, and how to enhance your outdoor awareness skills. Advanced registration and a $5 class fee are required. Call 503-797-1928.
Oxbow Park has an entrance fee of $4 per vehicle. To get there from I-84, take the Troutdale exit 17. Go past the truck stop to the light. Turn right on 257th, go 3 miles to Division Street. Turn left onto Division. Follow the signs 6.5 miles and turn left. Follow the road to the park.
Smith and Bybee Wetlands paddle trip
Saturday, April 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. Join Friends of Smith and Bybee Lakes on a guided paddle trip. Traveling by canoe or kayak is the best way to explore the natural wonders of this 2,000-acre urban natural area. For information and to register, call Keith Locke at 503-771-1500.
Wildflowers of Oxbow Park
Sunday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Be introduced to the spring wildflower bloom and take away some identification skills. Metro naturalist Deb Scrivens will lead this tour appropriated for adults and interested teens. Advanced registration and a $5 tour fee are required. Call 503-797-1928. Oxbow Park has an entrance fee of $4 per vehicle.
LIBRARIES
Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., 503-988-5386, www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html
Story Stop: Feel free to ask for a short program of fun stories when three or more children are gathered.
Pajama Time: Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy and join us for stories, songs and fun. Wednesdays from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Preschool Story time: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Thursdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to12 months with adult. Thursdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Fridays from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Bilingual Storytime: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages. Fridays from 3:30 to 4 p.m.
Paper Flower Making: Create traditional Mexican paper flowers. Saturday, April 2 from 1 to 3:00 p.m.
Paper Bag Piñatas: Make your own paper bag piñata. Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Artist Trading Cards: Create your own trading cards using colored pencils, rubber stamps, collage and more. You may keep your cards or trade with other artists. Saturday, April 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.
The Wacky Adventures of Lewis and Clark: Lewis and Clark map out the great Northwest with the help of Sacagewea and their many friends. Enjoy a puppet show adventure for history fans of all ages. Learn, laugh and languish along with Lewis, Clark and the Corps of Discovery. This program is hosted at Vestal Elementary School, 161 N.E. 82nd Ave. Thursday, April 14 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Wooden Plate Painting: Design and paint your own batea, a wooden plate, with artist Antonio Ramos. Preregistration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, April 23 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Solo Flamenco: Enjoy a blend of dance, song and music with Portland dance group Solo Flamenco. Saturday, April 30 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Trio Latino: Enjoy Latin music including Boleros, Rancheras and Corridos with Portland's Trio Latino. Saturday, April 30 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Teen Lounge & Homework Center: Use computers to access the Internet and do word processing; get homework help from staff and online tutors; or just do your homework and listen to music while hanging out in beanbag chairs. For teens in grades 6 through 12. Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m.
Language Exchange: Engage in conversation with native English speakers who want to practice their Spanish as well as with native Spanish speakers who want to practice their English. Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m.
Pageturners: 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. Read “The Kitchen Boy” by Robert Alexander. Tuesday, April 19 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. You may also ask for basic assistance writing reports, creating résumés, establishing an e-mail account, preparing research projects, filling out online application forms, and locating library and Internet resources. Mondays and Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m.
TechnoHosts: Volunteers help you search the Web, look up books with the library's online catalog, and use online databases. Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.
E-mail for Beginners: Prerequisite: Web Basics. Learn how to use free e-mail on the Web, like Yahoo or Hotmail. Sign up, then compose and send messages to anywhere in the world. Preregistration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, April 2 from 9 to 10 a.m.
Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2000. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Preregistration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Searching the Web: Prerequisite: Web basics or Internet experience. This new, two-hour class combines Web Searching I and Web Searching II so you can learn several Web searching tools at once. Preregistration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., 503-988-5392, www.multcolib.org/agcy/mid/html
Story Stop: Stories for children newborn to 6 years. Daily at 1:30 p.m.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to12 months. Tuesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months. Wednesdays from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months. Wednesdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years. Thursdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Ramona Quimby: Meet the actors and see excerpts of Oregon Children's Theatre's upcoming performance of “Ramona Quimby.” Saturday, April 9 from 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Chicken Licken: Come along as Emily Alexander adds a new spin to this classic adventure with puppets and poultry. Saturday, April 16 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Game Time: Drop in with your friends to play some games. Use library cards and board games or bring your own. Celebrate TV Turnoff Week by reading, thinking, creating and doing. Tuesday, April 26 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Read to the Dogs: Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to therapy dogs from the Dove Lewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program. Preregistration required; call 503-988-5392.
Tuesdays, April 5 and 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Mondays, April 11 and 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Pageturners: 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. For Tuesday, April 12 from 6:45 to 8 p.m. read the book “Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague” by Geraldine Brooks. For Wednesday, April 20 from 1 to 2:15 p.m. read the book “Angels and Demons” by Dan Brown.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. You may also ask for basic assistance writing reports, creating résumés, establishing an e-mail account, preparing research projects, filling out online application forms, and locating library and Internet resources. No pre-registration required. Fridays from 2:30 to 5 p.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, send and receive e-mail. Each session will consist of one hour of instruction and one hour of practice. You must preregister and attend all three sessions. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Mondays, April 4, 11 and 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Web for Computer Novices: This class is designed for the complete beginner. Monday, April 4 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Preregistration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
Web Basics: Learn about the World Wide Web, explore the library's home page, and practice entering Web addresses. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Monday, April 18 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Preregistration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2000. Select and modify text, cut and paste, open and save a document, and create your own party invitations. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Monday, April 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. Preregistration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
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