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Show explores stars and planets
Explore molten-hot exoplanets and learn how stars are formed at "Planets beyond the Solar System." This show will be presented in the Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium Sky Theater on Monday, Feb. 1 at 7 and 8:15 p.m.
During the planetarium show, visitors will view Hubble images of planets in the process of forming and learn how planets and stars are formed. Planetarium Director Doug McCarty will also show visitors how to locate Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars in the night sky.
To date, over 400 planets have been discovered orbiting distant suns. The NASA space probe Kepler recently discovered two bizarre exoplanets that are hotter than molten lava. The space agency hopes the sensitivity of the instrument aboard Kepler will lead it to planets that are not only the size of Earth, but which orbit their stars at distances more favorable to life, where liquid water might potentially reside on their surfaces.
Public planetarium shows are presented on the first Monday of each month at 7 and 8:15 p.m. through August. Visitors are seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Children are always welcome, and the planetarium is wheelchair accessible. Admission is $1; MHCC students are admitted free of charge. The planetarium is located on the Gresham campus beneath the library.
Live, customized planetarium programs are presented by appointment on Fridays. Call McCarty at 503-491-7297 or visit the planetarium Web site at www.planetariumskytheater.com to make reservations.
Individuals requiring accommodations due to a disability may contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD). Please call at least two weeks prior to the event to ensure availability.
Tadpole tales
Folks from the Columbia Slough Watershed Council will help children aged 3 to 5 explore nature with a short story and guided nature walk. They will watch as birds fly overhead, search for hidden animal homes and learn about local trees and flowers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
These walks occur Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m., rain or shine. Walks this month will be at Whitaker Ponds Nature Park, 7040 N.E. 47th Ave. The planned route is accessible to strollers. Families are welcome to bring a snack. Suggested admission is $3 per child. Adults get to tag along for free. Advanced registration is required and available at intern@columbiaslough.org or 503-281-1132. Preschools and other organized groups should call Portland Parks at 503-823-3601 to arrange a separate walk.
Winter swim opportunities
Looking for some great, healthy winter activities? Visit the David Douglas swimming pool on Southeast 130th Avenue and Taylor Court. Evening lessons for ages 6 to 18 are available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Cost is $6 per lesson or $10 for two lessons. Family Night Swim runs from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. for $5 per family. Afternoon recreation swim on Saturdays is from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. Cost is $2 for children and $3 for adults.
For more information regarding swimming pool activities, please call 503-261-8378.
Viking pancakes and Norwegian jazz
Grieg Lodge will offer an all-you-can-eat Viking Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Norse Hall, 111 N.E. 11th Ave. The breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit compote, applesauce, orange juice and coffee or tea. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children 5 to 12; kids under 5 are admitted free. Purchase at the door.
The lodge is also a co-sponsor of the Portland Jazz Festival on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26 and 27 at Norse Hall. Norwegian jazz musicians Christian Wallumr_d, Trygve Seim, Frode Haltli and the piano trio In the Country will be among the performers. For tickets and more information visit www.pdxjazz.com.
A Fair of the Heart
In celebration of American Heart Month, Adventist Medical Center will host A Fair of the Heart on Sunday, Feb. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. This free family event is open to the public and provides education on cardiovascular health for all ages.
The event will feature complimentary heart and stroke screenings, recipes and samples of heart-healthy foods with live cooking demonstrations and interactive exhibits about healthy living. Additionally, Adventist Health's cardiology staff will be available to help attendees develop personal plans to live heart-healthy lives. Cardiologist Katherine Strelich will present a lecture focused on the impact of lifestyle changes on heart health.
Cooking demonstrations will take place between noon and 2:30 p.m. Dr. Strelich's address is at 2:30 p.m. The Portland Adventist Medical Center Pavilion is located at 10000 S.E. Main St.
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the number-one killer in the U.S. A Fair of the Heart will present simple ways to love your heart and get smart about heart disease. Through testing, prevention, education and awareness, heart disease can be reduced.
Celebrating African-American families
The sixth annual African-American Family Night will be held Thursday, Feb. 18 at Fir Ridge Campus, 11215 S.E. Market St,. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker Dr. Keith Dempsey will discuss how to support and empower African-American youth. Child care and a light snack will be provided. If you have questions, please contact La'Shawanta Taye or Tina Turner-Mitchell at Fir Ridge Campus at 503-256-6530.
Women, jump-start your career potential
Northwest Catholic Counseling Center will host a career workshop on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 8383 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Suite 205. Keynote speaker Cynthia Lindsey will offer simple tools to help you discover your hidden talents. Learn new techniques to identify your strengths and boost your confidence. Translate these strengths into marketable job skills and discover careers suited to your personality.
Registration closes on Friday, Feb. 12. Registration forms are available at the center or you may call 503-253-0964 to register. The $15 registration fee includes lunch and materials. For more information, visit www.nwcounseling.org or contact Barbara Kennedy at barbara@nwcounseling.org.
Passport to Paradise theme for this year's banquet
The David Douglas Dads Club is preparing for the 54th annual Father/Daughter Banquet, on Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in the high school North Cafeteria, 1001 S.E. 135th Ave. Enjoy a journey through good food, good fun and laughter. Tickets go on sale Monday, Feb. 8; the cost is $10 per person. Please call Kara Kauble, DDHS activities director, at 503-262-4409 to order your tickets. If you have an interest in volunteering for this event, please call Heather Robinson at 503-290-8685.
Mount Hood, up close and personal
U.S. Forest Service rangers based at the Zigzag Ranger District are offering a number of free activities this winter.
From Thursday through Sunday of each week, join a U.S. Forest Service ranger for a 25-minute tour of historic Timberline Lodge. Explore the rich history of the lodge and all it has to offer. Tours are free and available to everyone. Meet at the U.S. Forest Service desk inside Timberline Lodge.
For the more adventurous, rangers will lead skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing outings on the mountain as well.
Explore the mountain from Timberline Lodge on skis or snowboards on Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 11 a.m. You will learn about winter ecology and Timberline history. Free to intermediate level skiers and riders. Meet rangers outside the Wy'East Day Lodge ticket windows.
Ski with a ranger at Ski Bowl on Saturdays at 11 a.m. Free to intermediate level skiers and riders. Meet outside the Ski Bowl West ticket office.
Snowshoe the old route of the Ski-Way Tram on the Glade Trail in Government Camp. The trip is approximately 3.5 miles round-trip and travels though a pristine forested setting and eventually the tree line. Topics discussed include Government Camp history, winter ecology, geology, Mount Hood history, the Barlow Road and more. Meet outside the Mount Hood Cultural Center and Museum, 88900 E. Government Camp Loop, in Government Camp. This trek is offered on Fridays and Sundays at 10 a.m.
You may also choose a guided three-mile snowshoe walk to Trillium Lake on Fridays and Sundays at 1 p.m. Enjoy wonderful views of Mount Hood while learning winter ecology, geology and local history. Meet at Trillium Lake Sno-Park, 2.5 miles east of Timberline Road off of Highway 26.
If you have questions, contact Lawson Reif at the Zigzag Ranger District at 503-622-3191, ext. 610.
Home ownership workshops upcoming
The Portland Housing Bureau has kicked off a series of free home buyer workshops in 2010. The Home Ownership Workshop will introduce attendees to the full array of city-funded first-time home buyer programs and resources that are available in Portland to help people purchase a home of their own. The free workshops will teach attendees how to access local home buyer education and counseling services, home buyer tax credit programs, down payment assistance loans, homes for sale from nonprofit and for-profit partners and home loan programs.
The workshops are designed to help income-eligible households overcome the financial obstacles they may face when buying their first home. The programs and partners featured in the workshop will help attendees increase their purchasing power, reduce the amount of cash they need to close, and lower their monthly payments to ensure they are affordable.
"Home ownership remains a cornerstone of the American dream. Portlanders want to become home owners, and the city supports these goals. These workshops showcase our community resources available to put home ownership within their reach," City Commissioner Nick Fish said.
The city's home ownership policy goals include increasing the number of new home buyers from minority communities because of the significant minority home ownership gaps that exist. The Home Ownership Workshops will help people of color achieve home ownership within the city of Portland. According to the 2006 American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census, 68 percent of non-Hispanic whites in the city of Portland own their own home, while 39 percent or less of African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and some Asian groups are home owners. These double digit differences are of great concern to the city. This workshop will inform and educate attendees of all the resources and tools available to help people of color and first-time home buyers in general.
The 2010 workshop series will be held in a variety of locations throughout Portland. The locations and schedule of classes are as follows:
• Feb. 18, Kaiser Town Hall, 3704 N. Interstate Ave., 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• March 18, Lents Baptist Church, 5921 S.E. 88th Ave., 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• April 22, Portland Housing Bureau, 421 S.W. 6th Ave.,Suite 500, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• May 20, Kaiser Town Hall, 3704 N. Interstate Ave., 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• June 17, Lents Baptist Church, 5921 S.E. 88th Ave., 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• July 22, Portland Housing Bureau, 421 S.W. 6th Ave., Suite 500, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• Aug. 19, Kaiser Town Hall, 3704 N. Interstate Ave., 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• Sept. 16, Lents Baptist Church, 5921 S.E. 88th Ave., 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• Oct. 21, Portland Housing Bureau, 421 S.W. 6th Ave., Suite 500, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• Nov. 18, Kaiser Town Hall, 3704 N. Interstate Ave., 6 to 7:30 p.m.
There is no charge for the class, but advanced registration is required. Register online at www.pdc.us/nhp. PHB staff is willing to conduct additional classes for any interested community groups who would like to schedule workshops at other locations in the community. For more information about either the workshop or programs please call 503-823-3400. PHB is an Equal Opportunity Lender. The Portland Housing Bureau's mission is to "make Portland a more livable city for all by bringing low-income people and community resources together." For more information about PHB, visit www.portlandonline.com/phb.
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
The Parkrose Heights Neighborhood Association board will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St. All PHAN neighbors are invited.
LIBRARIES
Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., www.multcolib.org/agcy/mid.htm, 503-988-5392
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.
Chinese Storytime: Storytime presented in Cantonese for children newborn to 6 years with adult. Sundays from 1:15 to 2 p.m.
Pajama Time: Put on your pajamas and join staff for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult. Mondays from 7 to 7:30 p.m., except Feb. 15.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months with adult. Tuesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to noon.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Thursdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Vietnamese Storytime: Storytime presented in Vietnamese for children ages newborn to 6 with adult. Saturdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Yoga for Youngsters: This class introduces children to the benefits of yoga through stories, music and simple movements. For ages 3 to 6 years and their caregivers; one child per adult. You are encouraged to bring your own mat. Tuesdays from 11:15 a.m. to noon.
Yarn Club: Whether your interest is knitting or crocheting, come join the fun and learn together. All experience levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own supplies. Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
From the Inside Out - An Introduction to the Human Body: What happens to french fries after you eat them? How do you lift, throw, run and jump? What helps you think and learn? Answer these questions and more in a hands-on look into the human body. Sunday, Feb. 7 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Lunar New Year Celebration: Kick off the New Year with energetic drumming and Chinese opera singing. Watch a fashion show, make a craft and enjoy snacks. Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Mobiles: Artist Kathy Karbo will show you how to use everyday craft supplies to create unique mobiles that will spin and swing. Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Chess Club for Children and Teens: Have fun playing chess. Beginning, intermediate and advanced players are welcome. Bring your own set or use one in the library. Saturdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Teen Lounge and Homework Center: Use library computers, get homework help, or just do your homework and listen to music. For teens in grades 6-12. Mondays, Feb. 1 and 22 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Teen Council: Meet new friends, learn new skills, help the library, eat snacks and have fun. Wednesdays, Feb. 3 and 17 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Teen Lounge Unplugged - Board Games and Wii: Come Wii with friends and library staff. Anyone in grades 6-12 is welcome. No experience necessary. Monday, Feb. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Read to the Dogs SM: Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog from the DoveLewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program. Registration is required. Call 503-988-5392. Mondays, Feb. 8 and 22, from 6:30 to 8 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. Sundays from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Talk Time: Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. This is not a class, but an opportunity to meet new people, share your culture and have fun. Only English will be spoken. Saturdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Buying a Home: Learn the steps to buying your home including what the bank requires for a loan, how to determine what you can afford, how to make an offer and what to expect at closing. Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Ten Steps to Starting a Business: This presentation is designed for individuals in the thinking stage of starting a business. Presented by the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Monday, Feb. 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Pageturners Book Groups: Read "The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic - And How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World" by Steven R. Johnson. Join Everybody Reads, Multnomah County Library's annual community-wide book discussion. Engage in stimulating conversation about books. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 6:45 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
Healthy Chinese Food: Learn which foods can heal your body and additional nutrition information with Dr. Liu Guo-hui from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The Godfather and Hoodlum: Join a special book discussion group comparing Mario Puzo's classic "The Godfather" to bestselling urban writer K'wan Foye's "Hoodlum." Both plots focus on a criminal family with a good college son who eventually runs the family business. What makes this storyline so compelling? The discussion will be led by a Midland librarian and a guest from Portland State University. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Pick up copies of the books at the circulation desk after you register. Saturday, Feb. 27 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Tuesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and 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, and send and receive e-mail. You must register and attend all three sessions. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Mondays, Feb. 1, 8 and 22 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2002. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Excel: Use Microsoft Excel 2002 in this introductory course. Learn how to create a simple budget spreadsheet. Participants need word processing skills. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, Feb. 13 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Word Processing II: Prerequisite: Word Processing I. Learn more advanced skills, including tables and bullets. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html, 503-988-5386
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. and Fridays from 3:30 to 4 p.m.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months with adult. Thursdays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Fridays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Fridays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Family Storytime: Storytime for children 6 years and younger with adult. Saturdays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
February: Make punched tin hearts with artist Kathy Karbo. Your creations can be attached to a lapel pin for an easy gift, added to a ribbon for a fun bookmark or decoration, or loved just as they are. Friday, Feb. 12 from 4 to 5 p.m.
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe: Enjoy a music program for tots and caregivers designed to engage all in a rhythmic orchestra as artist Cinda Tilgner plays familiar songs on guitar and harmonica. Everyone is an important part of this program and will feel good participating. Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Lunar New Year Celebration: Enjoy a family craft project, music, food and ping pong. Sunday, Feb. 14 from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Signs of Animals: Animals are all around you, but you have to look for the clues. Be an animal detective and learn about snake sheds and spider molts. Figure out what an owl has been eating and what animal left his antlers behind. Fur, feathers and zoo poo can tell you a lot about the animals they came from. Saturday, Feb. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Teen Lounge and Homework Center: Use library computers, get homework help, or just do your homework and listen to music. For teens in grades 6-12. Thursdays, Feb. 4, 18 and 25 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Youth Service Crew: Need community service hours and volunteer credit? Check out the Youth Service Crew at your library. Come for a two-hour block of fun, music, snacks and enough work to keep you busy. For kids in grades 5-12. Saturday, Feb. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Teen Lounge Unplugged - Dance Dance Revolution: Anyone in grades 6-12 is invited to jump around like a fool to DDR. Or just hang out and eat snacks. Thursday, Feb. 11 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Teen Council: Meet new friends, learn new skills, help the library, eat snacks and have fun. Teen Council members work with library staff to make the library teen-friendly. Saturday, Feb. 13 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Language Exchange: Engage in conversation with native English speakers who want to practice their Spanish and with native Spanish speakers who want to practice their English. There will be time for conversation in both languages. Saturdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Knitting Club: Whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, come join the fun and learn together. All experience levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own supplies. Tuesdays, Feb. 9 and 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Simple Handmade Books: Artist Dawn Grunwald will show you how to bind your own books using the ancient technique of Japanese stab binding. Make sample journals from reclaimed paper to practice several styles. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Pageturners Book Group: Read "The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic - And How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World" by Steven R. Johnson. Join Everybody Reads, Multnomah County Library's annual community-wide book discussion. 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.Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Vietnamese Computer Lab: Learn how use the library catalog, e-mail, surf the Web, use word processing programs and other basic computer skills. Lab instruction is in Vietnamese. Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
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