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Take part in a growing organization
All Gateway area business owners and managers are invited to this month’s meeting of the Gateway Area Business Association (GABA). Established in 1950 as the Woodland Park Merchants Association, this group has continued to grow in members and influence. GABA has established the Gateway Arches as the symbol of the Gateway area. GABA sponsors monthly membership meetings with meaningful speakers on business, community and related subjects and issues. Meetings are also a great place to meet with other business owners.
This month’s meeting will be on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 11:45 a.m. in JJ North’s Grand Buffet banquet room, 10520 N.E. Halsey St. The featured speaker will be Paulette Rossi, Outer East County representative on the Portland Utilities Review Board, serving as chair of the solid waste and recycling committee and a member of the water committee, sewer committee and executive committee.
Her topic is “One person’s waste, another’s treasure,” how Metro Regional Government’s latex paint recycling program creates community benefit. She will also talk about the “Pass it on” program for non-profits to get free materials for everyday use and will go over how businesses and the general public can properly dispose of all those unused materials labeled corrosive, toxic, poison or flammable.
For more information about GABA or how to become a member, call President Fred Sanchez at 503-256-3910.
Participate in your government
Every month, Maywood Park residents are invited to share responsibility for the law and regulations that govern their lives. The Maywood Park City Council encourages citizens to voice their ideas and opinions at the city council meeting, which is open to the public.
Maywood Park City Council meetings for January will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 7 and Tuesday, Jan. 21. 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.
Join your local rotary club
Our local Mid-county rotary clubs support valuable community services, such as the Habitat for Humanity project. These service clubs also provide numerous Rotary scholarships, and contribute to International Polio Plus - a Rotary project aimed at eradicating polio. Attend one of the local meetings listed below to find out how you can be of service to the community:
The Central East Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday in the Ringside East Restaurant, 14021 N.E. Glisan St. For more information, please call Teresa Platts at 503-253-7569.
The Northeast Portland Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. every Tuesday in the Refectory Restaurant Banquet Room, 1618 N.E. 122nd Ave. at Halsey St. For more information, please call Tom Lobingier at 503-252-4036.
It’s not the boogieman adults fear
Fear of speaking in public is one of the most common fears in America. If you would like to conquer your fear and be able to speak in front of a group without being tongue-tied, the Toastmasters International Club can help. Learn strategies for speaking in public and boost your confidence.
Toastmasters International meet 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.
Have fun and help Parkrose
The Parkrose Lions Club invites Parkrose community members to visit their next meeting. This group helps to support the community through a variety of fun and worthwhile activities. Do your part to support local causes in a fun group of like-minded individuals. The Lions will even treat first-time guests to dinner. After you go once, you’ll keep coming both for the companionship and the good works.
January’s meetings will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 1 and Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Royal Garden Restaurant, 13816 N.E. Sandy Blvd. The meetings begin at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please call Kyle Ziegler at 503-254-7035.
Fellowship and fun
The Columbia View Kiwanis Club is looking for enthusiastic men and women who enjoy the fellowship of others, and want to be involved in the community helping those in need. In addition to supporting charitable organizations such as Snow-CAP, Loaves and Fishes, and many others, the Columbia View Kiwanis hold a lively bingo game at their weekly meeting. Each meeting also includes a special program with guest speakers on topics of interest.
The Columbia View Kiwanis meet every Wednesday at noon in the Refectory Restaurant, 1618 N.E. 122nd Ave. For more information, please call Charlie Ross at 503-252-1570.
Speakers for January are as follows:
• Wednesday, Jan. 8 - Columbia River Channel Coalition, Theems Holznagel
• Wednesday, Jan. 15 - Habitat for Humanity, speaker TBA
• Wednesday, Jan. 22 - Shepherd’s Door, Jan Marshall
• Wednesday, Jan. 29 - Official visit of Kiwanis Division 60, Lt. Gov., John Flaherty
Keep the government working for us
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan group dedicated to increasing citizen participation in government. They also seek to influence public policy through advocacy and education. Do your part to help keep the people in control of the government instead of the other way around.
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, Jan. 18, come join your fellow patriots and make a difference. For more information, please call zone chairwoman Artie Johnson at 503-282-8044.
Join a club with a unique perspective
Bird’s Eye View is a club in the Parkrose area for people with vision impairment. If are feeling insolated from the rest of the world, join this group of folks that knows what you are feeling. Learn ways to stay self-sufficient and enjoy a group ready to listen to your stories and tell their own in an atmosphere of friendly relaxation. Family members are welcome at these meetings.
The group meets the second Wednesday of each month to discuss ways to cope with sight loss, and to share stories. If you are having vision problems, or if you would just like to learn how to help and support a loved one, attend the next meeting. Wednesday, Jan. 8, come to the Parkrose High School Cooperative Library, 12003 N.E. Shaver St., from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. and join the discussion. If you are interested in joining or would like to learn more, please call Deborah Rowe at 503-255-3533.
Your good deed for the day
The Mall 205 Early Riser Kiwanis helps others first thing in the morning. They meet to discuss ways to support charitable organizations at 7 a.m. 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. They take time out each meeting to enjoy a bingo game with cash prizes. Each meeting also includes a special program with guest speaker. 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.
Wet days do have a purpose
One of the most important ingredients for a healthy environment is a clean, plentiful water source. Portland wouldn’t be the “City of Roses” without the rain that pounds us this time of year. Oregon not only gets a healthy environment, including plentiful fish, but also hydroelectric power. Our water even provides Oregon with out-of-state revenues. Find out what you can do to protect this valuable natural resource.
The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, in the District Office Conference Room 207, at 2115 S.E. Morrison St. After 4:30, ring the bell at the southeast corner of the building for admission. For more information or to arrange handicap access, please call 503-231-2270, ext. 104.
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