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Winter evening classes for adults
SUN/Community Schools will offer evening classes for youth and adults this winter. Portland Parks & Recreation, Multnomah County, David Douglas School District and Parkrose School District sponsor the classes, which are open to everyone. Try something new this winter.
Yoga for beginning and continuing students: Thursdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Jan. 20 through March 10. $38 fee.
Spanish: Conversational for beginning and continuing adults. Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Jan. 18 through March. 8. $40 fee.
Swing and Latin Dance: Includes salsa, mambo, and cha cha. Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., Jan. 25 through March 8. $28 fee.
Photography: Beginning camera and composition techniques. Thursdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Feb. 3 through 24, $30 fee.
Computer: Word Processing. This class held at David Douglas High School. Tuesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Feb. 1 through Feb. 22. $30 fee.
Computer: Excel. This class held at DDHS. Tuesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., March 1 through March 8. $15 fee.
Hip Hop: For teens and adults, ages 14 to 99. Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Jan. 27 through March 8. $25 fee.
Guitar or Piano: Private 30 minuet lesson. Call for times. Tuesdays, 4 weeks for $56.
The above classes will be at Alice Ott Middle School, 12500 S.E. Ramona St. unless otherwise noted. David Douglas High School is located at 1001 S.E. 135th Ave.
For questions, to receive information in the mail, or to register for classes, please call the SUN/Community School at 503-823-2279.
Parkrose SUN Community School
Parkrose students also participate in a variety of after-school classes and activities. Many of these classes are created and led by the students themselves, with adult supervision. Adults are encouraged to volunteer their time and skills. Name the activity and the day, or ask us what they’re currently looking for. Right now that would be small group cooking class leaders.
Call for more details. Full course descriptions can be found online at www.PortlandParks.org and in printed Parks guides (SUN Community Schools – Winter 2004). These can be found at Parkrose High School in the main office, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. Local libraries and community centers also stock Parks guides. Trevor Todd is the site manager. Call him at 503-408-2640.
Family Night: Varied games, puzzles and crafts. For all ages. Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 17 through March 28. Family night is free.
English Language Learning: For ages 14 and up. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 11 through March 3. $5 one-time fee.
Martial Arts: AfroBrazilian Capoeira. For ages 10 and up. Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 12 through March 30. $40 fee.
Tae Kwon Do: For ages 6 and up. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 11 through March 31. $45 fee.
Martial Arts: Kajukenbo. For ages 10 and up. Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 12 through March 30. $40 fee.
Dance: Break Dancing. For ages 10 to14. Mondays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24 through March 30. $30 fee.
Aerobics: For teens and adults. Mondays from 6 to7 p.m. Jan. 24 through March 28. $35 fee.
Guitar: Group lessons for teens and adults. Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 25 through March 15. $60 fee.
Spanish: Conversational. Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan.19 through March 9. $45 fee.
Spanish: Continuing conversational. Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 20 through March 10. $45 fee.
Computer: Basic terms and skills. For ages 55 and up. Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Jan. 5 through Jan. 26. $17 fee.
Computer: Internet made easy. For ages 55 and up. Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 5 through Jan. 26. $28 fee.
AARP 55 Alive: Driver safety program. For ages 55 and up. Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 26 and 27 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. $10 fee to AARP.
Computer: Basic terms and skills. For ages 55 and up. Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Jan. 3 through 24. $17 fee.
Computer: Internet made easy. For ages 55 and up. Mondays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 03 through 24. $28 fee.
Computer: Processing skills for Word. For ages 55 and up. Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Jan. 31 through Feb. 14. $17 fee.
LIBRARIES
Library expands services to teens
Teens are everywhere and this fall, Multnomah County Library is expanding efforts to connect with this important age group in several key areas, including staffing, programming and community input.
“Nationally, one out of every four library users is a teenager, so serving their unique needs is a critical issue for any library,” said Library Director Molly Raphael. “These young people are a tremendous community asset, and I’m very pleased that we’re able to create opportunities for them to develop life skills, have fun, and contribute their talents to our community.”
Raphael cited three examples of how teen involvement at Multnomah County Library is on the rise:
• Two permanent positions for teens have been added to the Library Advisory Board, a citizen’s group that advises the library director and the Board of County Commissioners on issues of library policy.
• Youth librarian Sara Ryan begins her work this month as the library’s newly created Teen Services Specialist, focusing on enhancing services to teens and bringing teens into the process of shaping future library programs. A former member of the library’s School Corps team, Ryan is also the award-winning author of the young adult novel “Empress of the World.”
• Six library locations, including Gregory Heights, now feature Teen Lounges for kids in grades 6-12. Each lounge shares certain elements: computers with high-speed Internet access, comfy seating and an environment that encourages group work. Teens have responded so enthusiastically that the library hopes to make the lounges available at other branches in the coming months. For a complete schedule of locations, days and times, visit www.multcolib.org/events.
The library’s new efforts to serve teens complement a roster of nationally recognized programs geared to youth from birth through adolescence, including:
• An annual Summer Reading program, which reached 46,038 kids in 2004;
• A multifaceted Early Childhood Resources effort, which provides early literacy training for parents of babies and preschoolers in a variety of community settings;
• Books2U and School Corps, two outreach programs with a focus on school-age children;
• Ongoing preschool storytimes in English and Spanish, and family and youth programs at each library location.
Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., 503-988-5392, www.multcolib.org/agcy/mid/html
Story Stop: Stories for children newborn to 6 years. Daily at 1:30 p.m. (except Jan.17)
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months. Tuesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months. Wednesdays from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months. Wednesdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years. Thursdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Cuentos y Cantos: Enjoy this bilingual presentation of stories and songs that get children speaking, singing, shouting and laughing in Spanish and English. Sunday, Jan. 16 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Bilingual Building Blocks to Literacy: Level 1: Children aged 3 to 4 years learn concepts that are the necessary building blocks to reading. Each week has stories, fingerplays, crafts, educational toys and games. Saturdays, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 10 a.m. to noon.
3D Macro-World of Bugs: Stare face to face with beetles and stinkbugs, or look into the eight eyes of a spider as they crawl through the 3-dimensional screen into the audience. Learn about the amazing lifestyles and quirky habits of these backyard creatures in this 3-dimensional slide show. 3D glasses will be provided. Saturday, Jan. 29 from 1 to 1:45 p.m.
Read to the Dogs: Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to therapy dogs from the Dove Lewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program. Preregistration required; call 503-988-5392.
Tuesdays, Jan. 4 and 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Mondays, Jan. 10 and 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. For Tuesday, Jan. 11 from 6:45 to 8 p.m. read “The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-time” by Mark Haddon. And for Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 1 to 2:15 p.m. read “The Kitchen Boy” by Robert Alexander.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. You may also ask for basic assistance writing reports, creating résumés, establishing an e-mail account, preparing research projects, filling out online application forms, and locating library and Internet resources. Fridays from 2:30 to 5 p.m. (except Jan. 17)
Web Searching I: Prerequisite: Web Basics. How do you find good information on the Web? Library staff will get you started with a few simple tools, and then help you understand why some Web sites might be better choices than others for reliable information. Monday, Jan. 31 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Preregistration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Registration generally begins three weeks prior to the start of each class.
Web Basics: Learn about the World Wide Web, explore the library's home page and practice entering Web addresses. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Tuesday, Jan. 11 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Preregistration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Registration generally begins three weeks prior to the start of each class.
Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2000. Select and modify text, cut and paste, open and save a document, and create your own party invitations. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Tuesday, Jan. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. - Preregistration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Registration generally begins three weeks prior to the start of each class.
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