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SCHOOL CORNER
Getting into, and paying for the college of your choice
The career counseling center at Parkrose High School, 12003 N.E. Shaver St., is offering an on-going series of presentations to help students get to college.

Each year thousands of dollars of scholarship money goes un-awarded. Students and parents who attend the session on Thursday, Feb. 3 will learn strategies for a successful scholarship search, receive tips on the application process and find out ways to become a prime candidate in the eyes of the committees who revue these applications.

On Thursday, March 3, students will learn the secrets of writing a winning essay to accompany college admission and scholarship applications. Presenters will offer students and their parents pointers designed to help turn a ho-hum essay into one that will help win a scholarship.

Each of these presentations will be held in the high school library from 3 to 5 p.m.

Teena Ainslie at 503-408-2642 can tell you more.

College bound students need mentors
The ASPIRE Program at Parkrose High School is again looking for volunteers to work with students. This is a crucial time, as high school seniors need to get financial aid applications and state of Oregon scholarship applications completed and sent by Feb. 15 to get in on the first draw of funds.

Those who miss this deadline may find that there is not much money left. Volunteers who can guide and motivate students are an important part of the process.

For more information contact Teena Ainslie at the Parkrose Career Center 503-408-2642 or aspire@parkrose.k12.or.us.

Your computer and you
Mt. Hood Community College - Maywood Park campus located at Northeast 102nd Avenue and Prescott Street, is offering a new course in entitled Tips on Buying, Setting Up and Maintaining a Computer. Come learn the steps to buying a computer you will enjoy and learn simple maintenance techniques to help keep it running at its best. The course runs three Saturdays, Feb.12 through Feb. 26, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $52. Register anytime. Call 503-491-6122 for more information.

Cooking around the world classes offered at MHCC
Experience fine cuisine from around the world in a special series of cooking classes offered through the Continuing Education department of Mt. Hood Community College.

Cooking Around the World-Pizza, Pizza, Pizza (HEC4CWP), will show you a new way to think of pizza. Have you ever considered a pizza with figs or caramelized onions and pesto? If not, this class will open your eyes to the versatility of the food everyone loves. Class will be on Tuesday, Feb. 22 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Try a taste of the exotic Middle East in Cooking Around the World-Moroccan Cooking (HEC4CWM). Surprise and delight your palate with dishes like Tandoori chicken, baba gannooj and baklava. This class is set for Tuesday, March 1 from 6 to 9 p.m.

The cost for each class is $34 and all are held at Centennial High School, located at 3505 S.E. 182nd Ave. in Gresham.

For more information or to register for Continuing Education classes, call 503-491-7572, or visit www.mhcc.edu.

People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD).

SENIOR RESOURCES
Annual open house invites you
If you are considering downsizing and like the idea of a retirement community, drop by Oregon Baptist Retirement Homes, 1825 N.E. 108th Ave. on Friday, Feb. 11.

This nonprofit facility will host its annual open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with residents and staff as you learn about independent and assisted living options. Refreshments, entertainment, free gifts and prizes will be offered. Professionals will be on hand to talk to you about estate sales, marketing your collectibles and readying your home for sale.

If you need more information or would like to arrange for a private tour, contact Linda, Lou or Betty at 503-255-7160.

Senior Valentine mixer
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Firwood Gardens, 819 N.E. 122nd Ave. This beautifully remodeled residential care facility is home to a sociable crowd who want you to join them for live music and dancing on Monday, Feb. 14 from 2 to 3 p.m. Singles and couples are welcome, but you will need to RSVP. Call Becca Letouneau at 503-252-0085.

Meet some new people, enjoy free refreshments and receive a special gift bag.

Antiques ‘on the side of the’ Road show
CherryWood Village, 1417 S.E. 107th Ave., will have appraisers on hand on Thursday, Feb. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. to tell you if that bauble is trinket or treasure. $3 per item, limit two items. All proceeds go to Red Cross Tsunami Relief.

Have fun, learn something new about your treasures, meet others who like the same things and contribute to a worthy cause.

If you need more information, call 503-408-0404.

Coaching the mature driver
This popular class is specifically designed for adults 55 and older who want to brush up on their driving skills and knowledge. Cherrywood Village, 1417 S.E. 107th Ave., is your host.

Graduates of the class will qualify for a discount in auto insurance.

The class is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your cost is $20. To register, call 503-297-4813.

MEETINGS
The inside track
Your neighborhood association is a direct link to services and programs available to you through our public agencies. In addition to meetings listed below, you will find a couple of events following this listing that will get you started as an active, contributing member of your neighborhood.

If you do not know which neighborhood association serves you, contact the East Portland Neighborhood Office, located at 735 S.E. 106th Ave. EPNO office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact the office by phone at 503-823-4550, by fax at 503-823-4525 or by e-mail at epno@epno.org

Mill Park Neighborhood Association will hold its monthly general membership meeting at Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m.

The Wilkes Community Group will meet in Joe Edgar Hall at the Teamster’s Complex, 1850 N.E. 162nd Ave. at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8.

The Board of the Argay Neighborhood Association will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at Scarborough Flair, Northeast 131st Avenue and Sandy Boulevard.

A general membership meeting of the Parkrose Neighborhood Association will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 11100 N.E. Skidmore St. on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.

Miller Hall at Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St., is the meeting site for the board meeting of the Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 17 is the date for a general membership meeting of the Glenfair Neighborhood Association in the faculty lounge at Glenfair Elementary School, 15300 N.E. Glisan St. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

Board members of the Hazelwood Neighborhood Association will meet at the Courtyard at Russellville, 20 S.E. 103rd Ave., on Monday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Check with EPNO regarding Russell Neighborhood Association meeting information.

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