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NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
Neighborhood association meetings for this month are listed below. The East Portland Neighborhood Office, 1017 N.E. 117th Ave., will help you get in touch with the association that serves you. The EPNO phone number is 503-823-4550.
Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Association, Monday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. Powellhurst Baptist Church, 3435 S.E. 112th Ave.
Mill Park Neighborhood Association, Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave.
Centennial Community Association, Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. Harold Oliver Intermediate School, 15840 S.E. Taylor St., Room 65.
Wilkes Community Group, Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. Teamsters Complex, Joe Edgar Hall, 1850 N.E. 162nd Ave.
Hazelwood Neighborhood Association, Monday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. EPNO, 1017 N.E. 117th Ave. This is a tentative schedule. Check with EPNO to confirm.
Argay Neighborhood Association, Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. Portland Fire Station Training Center, 4800 N.E. 122nd Ave.
Parkrose Neighborhood Association, Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 11100 N.E. Skidmore St.
The Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors general meeting will be on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St. Guest speakers will be Don McTaggart and Doug Brenner from Portland Parks. They will give information and answer questions pertaining to Knott Park as well as other parks in the area. Board members will meet a week earlier on Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at PUMC.
Russell Neighborhood Association, Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. Western Chiropractic College, 2900 N.E. 132nd Ave.
Glenfair Neighborhood Association, Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. Glenfair Elementary School Faculty Lounge, 15300 N.E. Glisan St.
LIBRARIES
Grab this book -- join the fun
Everybody Reads 2007, Multnomah County Library's fifth annual community reading project, kicks off this month. This year's book is "Midnight at the Dragon Café," by Judy Fong Bates, the story of Su-Jen Chou, a Chinese girl growing up the only daughter of an unhappy and isolated immigrant family in a small town in the 1950s.
Copies of the book will be available at libraries beginning Jan. 2, and related programming will take place throughout February. The project culminates with a visit by author Judy Fong Bates on March 1.
This year, private donations and corporate sponsorships will make more than 3,000 copies of the book available for borrowing at Multnomah County libraries and pay for the presentation of 85 educational and cultural programs throughout the community, including dozens of discussion groups that will take place at Multnomah County libraries, local bookstores and other organizations. Some discussions will be led by Portland State University scholars and will focus on specific topics or themes from the novel.
The programs offered in February cover a variety of topics and range from lectures and performances to folk arts. Lectures and talks include a roundtable discussion on the Chinatowns of the Pacific Northwest, a talk on contemporary Chinese cinema and a lecture on the Pacific Coast race riots of 1907. There will also be performances of classical and contemporary Chinese music, demonstrations of Chinese brush painting and a Chinese rod-puppet show. Admission to most Everybody Reads programs is free.
The Everybody Reads project guide will have a complete listing of programs, dates and times. Project guides are available at all Multnomah County libraries, participating bookstores and on the Portland State University campus now. In addition to a list of all related programs, the project guide contains background information, suggestions for further reading, material to help jump-start discussions about the book, and a list of participating bookstores that are offering a discount on the book.
Everybody Reads information is also available now on the Everybody Reads Web site at www.multcolib.org/reads.
Everybody Reads 2007 is made possible by the Library Foundation and presented by Verizon Yellow Pages. Major sponsors are Portland State University, Clear Channel Outdoor and TriMet.
Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., 503-988-5386
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Mondays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. except Jan. 1 and 15.
Bilingual Storytime: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages. Tuesdays from 4 to 4:30 p.m. except Jan. 2.
Pajama Time: Bedtime stories for the whole family. Wednesdays from 7 to 7:30 p.m. except Jan. 3.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. except Jan. 4.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Fridays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. except Jan. 5.
Teen Lounge & Homework Center: Use library computers to access the Internet and do word processing, get homework help from trained staff and online tutors, or just do your homework and listen to music while hanging out in beanbag chairs. For teens in grades 6 through 12. Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. except Jan. 4.
Read to the Dogs SM: Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from the DoveLewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program. Registration is required. Call 503-988-5386. Sunday, Jan. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Tabletop Magic: For beginning magicians. Learn a series of tabletop magic tricks and get tips on how to put on your own magic show from magician Tim Alexander. Recommended for children 7 years and older. Sunday, Jan. 28 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. Saturdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Citizenship Classes: Learn about the process of becoming a citizen. Classes are in English and are taught by library volunteers. For more information, please call 503-988-4081. Registration is required. Call 503-988-5386. Saturdays, Jan.13-Feb.17, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Friends of the Library sponsor this community book club. Read "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man" by John Perkins for the discussion on Tuesday, Jan. 16 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Sojourners, Settlers and New Immigrants: Mexicanos in Oregon: Erlinda Gonzales-Berry explores the 75-year history of migration and settlement of Mexicans in Oregon, highlighting their sustained practices of community building, struggles for integration, and contributions to the cultural and economic landscape of the state. Saturday, Jan. 27 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m.
TechnoHosts: Volunteers help you search the Web, play educational CD-ROM games, and look up materials with the library's online catalog. Assistance in Vietnamese is available. Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m.
Web Basics: Learn about the World Wide Web. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., 503-988-5392
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.
Story Stop: Stories for children newborn to 6 years. Mondays through Saturdays from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m. except Jan. 1 and 15.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 16 from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months. Wednesdays beginning Jan. 17 from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months. Wednesdays beginning Jan. 17 from 11:15 a.m. to noon.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years. Thursdays beginning Jan. 18 from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
My Life as a Pirate: Tommy's wish to become a pirate comes true when he happens upon a treasure map, Captain Long Johns and Crackers the Bird. Join puppeteer Penny as she presents this adventurous show in which Tommy discovers that being a pirate isn't all it's cracked up to be and realizes something even more important. Monday, Jan. 8 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Teen Lounge & Homework Center: Use library computers to access the Internet and do word processing, get homework help from trained staff and online tutors, or just do your homework and listen to music while hanging out in beanbag chairs. For teens in grades 6-12. Mondays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. except Jan. 1 and 15.
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 503-988-5386. Mondays, Jan. 8 and 29 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Jan. 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Acting Workshop for Teens: What do Shakespeare and animé have in common? Find out through improvisation and role-playing with actors from the Artists Repertory Theatre. Actors-To-Go will show you how to project confidence, build creativity and find your inner voice. Saturday, Jan. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Talk Time: Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. Sign up in advance at the library, or just come to any session. Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. except Jan. 1 and 15.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Two books are on the list of this Friends of the Library sponsored book club this month. Read "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck for the Tuesday, Jan. 9 meeting from 6:45 to 8 p.m. or "Snow" by Orhan Pamuk for the Wednesday, Jan. 17 meeting from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
Sojourners, Settlers and New Immigrants: Mexicanos in Oregon: Erlinda Gonzales-Berry explores the 75-year history of migration and settlement of Mexicans in Oregon, highlighting their sustained practices of community building, struggles for integration, and contributions to the cultural and economic landscape of the state. Sunday, Jan. 28 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Russian-speaking lab help is available. Tuesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and Fridays from 2:30 to 5 p.m.
Catalog with Mouse Basics: This class is designed for the beginning computer user. Learn how to use the mouse as you become acquainted with our library catalog. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Friday, Jan. 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cyber Seniors Computer Classes: This series of classes is for seniors who want to learn how to use a computer. You must register and attend all three sessions. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Mondays, Jan. 8, 22 and 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Web Basics: Learn about the World Wide Web. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Friday, Jan. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Computer Basics: This class is designed for the complete beginner. Learn basic computer terms and keyboard and mouse skills. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Monday, Jan. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Catalog for the Computer Savvy: Come learn how to get around in our library catalog. Learn about the new features and all the great things you can do with this system. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Friday, Jan. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2000. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Monday, Jan. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m.
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