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Celebrating cultural diversity
On Thursday, Jan. 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Parkrose Middle School and the PMS Parent Teacher Organization invites the community to a night of cultural exploration.
Billed as Multicultural Night, PMS students and community members will perform and give presentations about cultural traditions and provide diversity awareness.
PMS is located at 11800 N.E. Shaver St.
Contact Allison Newman-Woods at 503-408-0487 for more information.
CHURCHES
A New Year and a new congregation
On Sunday Jan. 2 Eastminster and New Life Presbyterian Churches joined together in Holy Communion and worship in both English and Korean. This service marked the first official step toward full merger of the congregations at a later date.
Beginning on Sunday, Jan. 9 the Sunday Schedule for New Life - Eastminster Presbyterian Church will be as follows:
• 9:45 a.m. - English Language Worship.
• 10:50 a.m. - Combined Fellowship Time.
• 11: 30 a.m. - Korean Language Service.
• 11:30 a.m. - Church School and Youth (in English).
• 1:05 p.m. - Fellowship Dinner.
The Rev. Yoon K. Cho and The Rev. William E. Taylor will be co-pastors of this new congregation. All interested persons are invited to join them as they begin this new ministry.
Church offices will remain at 12505 N.E. Halsey St. The phone number is 503-252-3888.
SENIOR RESOURCES
Kick off the New Year with better health
The Cherrywood Wellness Center will sponsor a special Oasis class designed to teach small changes that can have great benefit to your health. The Cherrywood campus is located at 1417 S.E. 107th Ave. This is a two-part class scheduled for Tuesdays, Jan. 25 and Feb. 1 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and it is free.
Celebrate the New Year by taking charge of your health. Learn how easy it is to make positive lifestyle changes to feel better. Take a personal health assessment to set health goals for the New Year. Included is an OASIS Personal Health Workbook. Space is limited. Please call Oasis directly to reserve a spot at 503-241-3059.
OASIS is a national nonprofit educational organization designed to enhance the quality of life for mature adults. Offering challenging programs in the arts, humanities, wellness, technology and volunteer service, OASIS creates opportunities for older adults to continue their personal growth and provide meaningful service to the community.
FUNDRAISERS
Singing for someone else’s supper
The community is invited to the Third Annual Epiphany Choir Fest to be held on Sunday, Jan. 9 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 11560 S.E. Market St. at 3 p.m.
Choirs from supporting churches of the DayBreak Shelter Network will each sing two Advent/Christmas anthems, there will be carol singing, and then the combined choirs will end the program by singing Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus." An offering will be received to support Daybreak, refreshments will be served and childcare provided.
Daybreak Shelter Network is a ministry of local churches providing warm, comfortable shelter for homeless families in Mid-county. Churches take turns providing shelter to up to 14 individuals for a week at a time, offering shelter, food and love. During the day, those that needed a place to call home go to the Day Center at 12727 S.E. Market St., where they have use of a phone, a permanent address and a place for little ones. Daybreak (formerly known as MEPIHN) has been serving homeless families since 1999.
This is sure to be a beautiful Epiphany event with great music and an opportunity to support this important ministry. Also, if you are interested in helping Daybreak as a volunteer, contact the office at 503-256-2280.
Pop cans wanted
Those of you used to swinging by Parkrose Middle School on the first Saturday of the month to rid yourself of your refundable bottles and cans know the Parkrose Bronco Boosters skipped New Year’s Day. If you are willing to bag them up and hang on to them they will be back at work on Saturday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
PMS is located at 11800 N.E. Shaver St. Funds raised from these collections support Parkrose High School students.
Auction supports charity and your neighbors
SnowCap Community Charities volunteers and board members are in the midst of collection auction items, travel packages, dining and entertainment packages, art and weekend escapes to offer guests at the annual auction scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 12, at Persimmon Country Club. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for a silent auction. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 each that includes dinner, the silent auction and an oral auction.
“We serve your neighbors,” says Judy Alley, executive director of SnowCap. “We serve the elderly. We serve the poorest people in low-income neighborhoods. Almost 20 percent of our clients have some disability. Most of their referral letters come from doctors or public health nurses.”
The SnowCap auction helps support valuable programs in our community. Last year’s auction raised $28,000 toward the $415,000 budget.
“Our donors are pleased to learn that 95 percent of each dollar donated goes to program and only 4.5 percent to fundraising or administrative expenses,” says Alley. “This is made possible by more than 200 volunteers who provide service in our food pantry and warehouse, and by delivering Food2You boxes. Last year more than 18,000 volunteer hours were donated by your neighbors to help others in need.”
Organizers will welcome a donation of an auction item for their function.
For more information on the SnowCap Community Charities 2005 Valentines Dinner and Auction or to purchase tickets, call Auction Chairwoman Mary Beisley at 503-667-4500 or Alley at 503-674-8785, ext. 11.
Gifts to SnowCap Community Charities are fully tax deductible, the organization is a 501(c) (3) corporation.
THINGS TO DO
Winters wonders
It's going to be cold outside, but it's the best time to enjoy colorful waterfowl and witness the dramatic lives of eagles, hawks and falcons. So bundle up and check out these Metro field trips and classes.
Winter birds of Smith and Bybee Lakes Wildlife Area
It is a waterfowl wonderland in the Portland area with thousands of ducks, geese and swans spending the winter. On a good day, you can see a dozen different species of waterfowl and other water birds such as grebes, gulls, coots, cormorants and herons. This also is the best time of year to see bald eagles and other birds of prey. Bundle up and meet naturalist James Davis at the lakes in North Portland. Binoculars will be available to borrow. Suitable for adults and teens. This event is free, but advance registration is required by calling 503-797-1928. Saturdays, Jan. 8 and 22 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Smith and Bybee Lakes is located on Marine Drive between the Expo Center and Kelley Point Park. Take I-5 to exit 307. Go west on North Marine Drive for 2.2 miles. Turn left at the large brown and white wildlife area sign.
Waterfowl identification class
Spend time indoors to get acquainted with the ducks, geese and swans that stay the winter in our local wetlands. Metro naturalist James Davis will simplify identification techniques for what can seem like an
overwhelming variety of species. Suitable for adults and interested teens. Registration and a $10 fee are required in advance by calling 503-797-1928. Meet in room 370 of the Metro Regional Center, 600 N.E. Grand Ave. Wednesday, Jan. 12 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Birds of prey identification class
Enter the fascinating world of raptors, also known as birds of prey. Winter is the best time to see most of them in the Portland metropolitan region and Metro naturalist James Davis will teach you how to identify eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures and related birds. For adults and interested teens. Registration and a $10 fee are required in advance by calling 503-797-1928. Meet in room 370 of the Metro Regional Center, 600 N.E. Grand Ave. Wednesday, Jan. 26 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
January activities at EPCC
There is always something going at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. If you don’t find something interesting in the list that follows, call the center at 503-823-3450 or drop by to pick up a schedule.
Yoga - Kundalini Kids: For ages 4 to 8 years. Using stories and imaginary animals discover creative techniques to help control anger, relieve stress and meet the ever-changing needs of the mind and body.
Tuesdays Jan.18 through Feb. 8 from 2:45 to 3:25 p.m. $18 fee.
Spanish For Ninos Pequenos: For ages 4 to 6 years. Hola kids! Start with simple words and phrases that can be discovered through activities such as arts, crafts, games and songs. Fridays, Jan. 21 through Feb. 11 from 9 to 9:45 a.m. $18 fee.
Music Babies: For ages 1 to 9 months. Expose your child to new sights and sounds and enjoy the company of other new parents and babies. Interact through peek-a-boos, tickles and gentle dances. Tuesdays, Jan. 25 through Feb. 15 from 11:30 a.m. to noon. $12 fee.
Basketball For Little Tykes: For ages 3 to 5 years. Help your little hoopsters learn with basic skills: dribbling, passing and shooting in a non-competitive environment promoting motor skill development, team play and coordination. Tuesdays, Jan.18 through Feb. 8 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. $12 fee.
Soccer FUNdamentals: For ages 6 to 10. Gain insight into basics of attack, goal tending and ball handling.
Saturdays, Jan. 22 through Feb. 12 from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. $20 fee.
Big Kid Tuesday: For ages 18 to 70 years. Dodgeball and/or kickball every Tuesday evening … re-live playground days!
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