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MHCC offers soccer referee training class
Become a soccer referee this summer with the help of a non-credit class offered through Mt. Hood Community College’s Continuing Education program.
“Soccer Referee Training” is an entry-level training course designed to teach the rules of the game as well as the officiating skills necessary to manage and conduct soccer matches. Participants can become registered nationally with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) by completing this course, passing the USSF exam and paying USSF a $25 registration fee.
This class is offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m., Monday, Aug. 12 through Monday, Aug. 26 on MHCC’s Gresham campus. Instructor Frank Faulkner is certified by the United States Soccer Federation.
For more information or to register, contact MHCC’s Center for Continuing Education at 503-491-7571. People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD).
Learn more about cosmetic surgery
The Cosmetic Surgery Center of Woodland Park Hospital will present a seminar on different types of cosmetic surgery from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7.
Dr. Gregory Roduner will begin with a presentation of body cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He will show before and after slides of breast surgery, including augmentation, reduction, lift, and post-mastectomy reconstruction. He will also explain the difference between tummy tucks, mini-tucks and maxi-tucks. He will show when each is appropriate. Liposuction, used to contour areas that do not respond to dieting and exercise, will also be featured.
Dr. Gary Delorit will feature facial cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. His presentation will utilize slides to explain eyelid surgery, eyebrow lifts and when each should be used. Facelifts as well as other adjunctive procedures will also be featured.
The seminar will be held in the Woodland Park Hospital Auditorium, 10373 N.E. Hancock St. For more information, please call Jean Snook at 503-257-5588.
Monthly Group Meetings
Expand your business contacts
The Parkrose Business Association (PBA) is a local business association that brings together owners and mangers of the community to improve the neighborhood. The association also informs business owners about many topics of interest, from the need for local bus stations to the state of the economy. There is no general PBA meeting in August, but there will be a board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 7 a.m. in Steamer’s Restaurant, 8303 N.E. Sandy Blvd.
For more information about this organization, please contact Executive Director William Warren at 503-493-2215 or e-mail proseba@aol.com.
Get involved in your own governing
Each month, Maywood Park residents have the uniquely American opportunity to participate in their government. Don’t ignore your right to have a say in the laws that govern you. Whether you have an opinion you want heard or you would just like to know what is going on in your neighborhood, a city council meeting is the answer.
Maywood Park City Council meetings for August will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 6 and Tuesday, Aug. 20. The meetings 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.
Turn down the volume
If you are tired of griping about airport noise and having nothing change, the city of Portland is offering you a chance to make a difference. One way to do that is to join the next meeting of the Citizen’s Noise Advisory Committee (CNAC) on Thursday, Aug. 8 in the Commissions Room of the Port of Portland building downtown at 121 N.W. Everett St. Come to the meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. to educate yourself and express your opinion. The meeting includes time for public comment. For more information about the CNAC or the Noise Abatement Office, please call 503-460-4100.
The City of Portland also sponsors a group to deal with airport matters. For any airport concerns, attend the next meeting of the Airtraffic Issues Roundtable (AIR) on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 1221 S.W. 4th Ave.
Speak your mind
Does the thought of speaking in front of others fill you with dread? Toastmasters International can help you defeat the swarms of butterflies that invade your stomach. Learn to give a presentation at work or a toast at a wedding with equal ease. Toastmasters International will teach you how to become a strong, confident speaker.
Toastmasters International holds a meeting every Monday at 12:05 p.m. in the Columbia Center, 17650 N.E. Sandy Blvd. For more information, please call David Hattery at 503-401-3777.
Seniors - protect your rights
The Elders in Action commission advocates senior’s rights and advises government agencies such as the Department of Aging and Disability Services. The commission also works to achieve beneficial legislation for seniors focusing on the areas of transportation for homebound seniors, housing, nutrition and health care.
Come participate in a meeting of the commission, which has been a strong voice for seniors for over 30 years. The Elders in Action Commission invites interested citizens to join them on Wednesday, Aug 21 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. For the location of this month’s meeting or for more information about Elders in Action, please call 503-823-5269.
Help keep Americans involved
The most important ingredient to a successful democracy is the participation of the people. It’s not enough to simply vote every year or two. Help keep your fellow Americans - and yourself - involved in our own governance. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan group dedicated to increasing citizen participation in the government. They also seek to influence public policy through advocacy and education.
The League of Women Voters meets at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the Airport Shilo Inn, 11707 N.E. Airport Way. On Saturday, Aug. 17, come join your fellow patriots and make a difference. For more information, please call zone chairwoman Artie Johnson at 503-282-8044.
Solve community problems over breakfast
Help humanity and enjoy a game of bingo with the Mall 205 Early Risers Kiwanis Club. This lively group spends every Thursday morning discussing ways to be of service to the community, by supporting such organizations as Snow-CAP and the East Portland Community Center. Each week’s meeting also includes a special program with guest speaker. A bingo game with cash prizes is also held each week. The Early Risers meet at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Old Country Buffet in Plaza 205, at 10542 S.E. Washington St. Help make our world a better place. For more information, please call Bruce Altizer at 503-261-1575.
Take an active role in your neighborhood
Look around your neighborhood. Are there problems to be fixed? Do you see improvements that should be made? Neighborhood associations offer these opportunities and more. Neighborhood associations provide a place for differences between neighbors to be worked out, and community issues to be solved. They also provide an opportunity to plan for neighborhood events such as fairs or neighborhood yard sales. Get involved in your neighborhood’s association today, and help make your neighborhood a better place to live. Local meetings are listed below. For general East Portland Neighborhood Office information, please call Becky Hughes at 503-823-4550.
•The Argay Neighborhood Association meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Shaver Elementary School Cafetorium, 3701 N.E. 131st Place. For more information, please call Sandy Nelson at 503-254-1984.
•The Hazelwood Neighborhood Association will meet on Monday, Aug. 15 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 Parkrose Neighborhood Association will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. in St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 11229 N.E. Prescott St.
•The Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors will hold a board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. in Miller Hall at Parkrose United Methodist, 11111 N.E. Knott St. For information, please call Carol Williams, 503-255-9596 or Grace Fitzgerald, 503-254-3767.
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