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The MEMO Calendar is your vehicle to publicize community events. Let your Mid-Multnomah County neighbors know about events of interest, meetings, fundraisers and the like. To ensure publication, please send submissions for each month by the 15th of the previous month. Calendar submissions for the September issue are due Friday, Aug. 13. For best results, e-mail Darlene Vinson at editor@midcountymemo.com. Or mail your editorial submissions to 3510 N.E. 134th Ave., Portland, OR, 97230. To leave a phone message, call 503-287-8904. The Mid-county MEMO fax number is 503-249-7672.
EVENTS
Cruise In and pancake breakfast
Heavenly Hot Rods - the name conjures up a variety of images. Eighteen months ago it became the vision of Bob Miller a member of Crossroads Church. He wanted to use his car-building skills and experience to mentor youth and involve adults in fellowship around the art and craft of building car creations.
Heavenly Hot Rods members have been meeting on Saturdays for the past 15 months. The oldest members are in their ‘60s and the youngest is 11 years old. They recently completed their first ‘23 Bucket T Hot Rod. The car was entered in the Gateway Area Parade, winning a first place award as part of the Community Float category.
To share with the community what this program has accomplished, The inaugural Heavenly Hot Rods Cruise In has been organized. This free event will take place Saturday, Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crossroads Church, 2505 N.E. 102nd Ave. Thirty classes of Hot Rods will participate for trophies.
As part of this event, the all you can eat Gateway Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast will go from 8 to11 a.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids. For additional information, please call 503-445-9980 or visit www.HeavenlyHotRods.org.
Puttin’ on the pads
Parkrose Youth Football will hold open sign-ups for fifth and sixth grade players on Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Parkrose Middle School, 11800 N.E. Shaver St.
The registration fee will be $35 per player. The league is in need of coaches and parent volunteers.
If you have any questions please call Jim Caudle at 503-317-0817.
Reunions
The David Douglas High School class of 1974 will hold its 30-year reunion in August. A graduate’s only golf tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Glendoveer Golf Course, 14015 N.E. Glisan St., to be followed by a buffet dinner at the adjacent Ringside East Restaurant. For more information, or to register, contact Jay Harmon at 360-256-1686 or jaybird1356@yahoo.com.
The David Douglas High School class of 1984 will hold its 20-year reunion in the Pacific NW Ballroom at the Double Tree Lloyd Center, 1001 N.E. Multnomah St., on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight.
For more information contact Classic Reunions at 503-616-3669 or 84daviddouglas@classic-reunions.com.
The David Douglas High School class of 1994 will hold its 10-year reunion on Saturday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at Shenanigan’s Restaurant, 4575 N. Channel Ave. Send requests for information to ddhs1994reunion@yahoo.com.
The Madison High School class of 1974 will hold its 30-year reunion on Saturday, Sept. 18 at Rivers American Grill, 0470 S.W. Hamilton Ct. from 6:30 p.m. to midnight.
For more information contact Classic Reunions at 503-616-3669 or 74madison@classic-reunions.com.
The Parkrose High School class of 1954 will hold its 50-year reunion on Saturday, Sept. 11. For more information, contact Colleen Nestlen Caterina at 503-698-4753.
The Parkrose High School class of 1974 will hold its 30-year reunion on Sept. 24 and 25. Tour the newly-rebuilt high school on Friday evening from 7 to 8 then join your classmates at Bogey’s at the Gresham Golf Course, 2155 N.E. Division on Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. for dining and dancing.
For more information contact Classic Reunions at 503-616-3669 or 74parkrose@classic-reunions.com.
Financial seminars
The Mall 205 Branch of Oregon Telco Community Credit Union, 10555 S.E. Washington St., is offering the following free seminars in the upcoming weeks. Light refreshments will be served at each. You must RSVP to mail@octccu.com or 503-227-5571 to attend.
• Home Buying at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17. Linda Eaton of RE/Max will help demystify the home buying process for first-time buyers. This is also a good refresher for current homeowners.
• Understanding Your Credit at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25. Knowing how to improve and maintain your credit score could save you thousands, maybe even hundreds of thousands of dollars over your life.
• ABCs of Car Buying at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Knowledge is power. Be fully prepared when you make your next auto purchase.
Dive-In movie
“Finding Nemo” will be shown on a large screen, which can be seen from the water at Montavilla Pool, Northeast 82nd Avenue and Glisan Street, on Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. Bring an inner tube or air mattress to lounge on the water. This is an all ages event. All non-swimmers and children under 48” must be accompanied in the water with parent or adult guardian. Adults will pay $3.50. Youth fee is $2. Ages two years and under are free.
Kids safety, your peace of mind
Saturday, Aug. 21 will be a busy day at the Gateway Elks Lodge, 711 N.E. 100th Ave., one block north of Glisan Street. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. you are invited to drop by with your child safety seat and or bicycles for a pair of free safety clinics.
Experts say four out of five child safety seats are incorrectly used. Local technicians and volunteers will help you to be sure your seat is installed correctly and check for flaws or recalls.
The Community Cycling Center and the Bike Gallery will sponsor the Bicycle Clinic and Rodeo teaching bicycle safety with proper care and maintenance, the proper fitting of helmets, rules of the road, correct bike size and many other important safety issues. There will be a Rodeo after the check up to see how it all works.
For more information, contact Judy Veazey at 503-253-6966.
Stave off summer boredom
The East Portland Community Center at 740 S.E. 106th Ave., offers events and activities for all ages, so if you are running out of ideas to keep everyone occupied, drop in to see what’s going on. Here are a few of the activities on tap for August:
• Parent’s Night Out - Thursday, Aug. 17 from 6-9 p.m. For parents who need a well-deserved break. Let your five- to 10-year-old child spend time at EPCC while you do the town. Activities might include age appropriate movies, popcorn, pizza and crafty projects. Center staff will keep them safe, busy and happily meeting new friends. $15.
• Messy Art - Backyard Bugs (for parents and their children ages 1 1/2 to 3) - Saturday, Aug. 14 and 21 from 9-9:45 a.m. Get down and dirty. Together, dig in the dirt, find hidden ‘bugs’ and create creatures from bees to butterflies. $10.
• Tall Tale Treats (for ages 3-5) - Wednesdays and Fridays, Aug. 11 through 20 from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed and others set the stage. A cooking extravaganza. Follow a recipe, measure, mix, bake and eat. Sharing, cooperation and respect for others are stressed along with kitchen hygiene and safety. $16.
• Belly Dancing Discovery (for ages 16 to Seniors) - Wednesdays, Aug. 11 through Sept. 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. An exotic, delightful form of movement. Move rhythmically with a sequence of simple steps and combinations set to Middle Eastern music. Develop stamina and grace (and have a workout, too!) while releasing the tension of our modern society. $40.
• Music-Violin for All Ages (for ages 6 to Seniors) - Wednesdays, Aug. 25 through Sept. 15, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. You’re never too young or too old to pick up a musical instrument. This one stirs emotions like nothing else can. Enjoy the privacy of individual lessons while pursuing your dream of playing a favorite in the string family. $50.
• Jazzy Jewelry (for ages 16 to Seniors) - Saturdays, Aug. 7 and 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. You too, can be one of those people praised for their creativity and cutting-edge fashion sense. Design and produce some one-of-a-kind pieces that will be a welcome addition to your wardrobe. Remember what separates us from the beast - the ability to accessorize! $30.
• Cutting and Sowing Next Year’s Garden (for ages 16 to Seniors) Saturday, Aug. 14 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Part of a series called Enrichment Through Gardening, you will increase your gardening skills. Take advantage of the natural processes that fall and winter provide. Learn how to make new plants from cutting, what seeds to sow now and why it is really better to do it sooner than later. Enjoy the bounty of annual blooms, perennial partners and even shrubs and trees grown better when you use these techniques and tips. $8.
Call EPCC at 503-823-3450 today to sign up for a class of find out about other activities.
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