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Fun, games, and Jonah & the whale
Don’t let the hot weather signal the end of your child’s spiritual education. Bring your kids to enjoy “Jonah - An Overboard Adventure from Veggie Tales” at Our Savior Lutheran Church on 11100 N.E. Skidmore St. There will be lots to do including crafts, puppets, snacks, games, and songs. The church will be hosting this event Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every day. Vacation Bible School is for children from 4 years old to those entering the 3rd grade. To register, please call Our Savior Lutheran Church at 503-257-9409.
MONTHLY MEETING GROUPS
Women working together
Soroptimist International is the world’s largest classified organization for executive and professional women. The Soroptimist organization gives back not only to their members, but also to the community. This organization blends talents, strengths, and ideas to form a strong network of professionals to imagine and implement projects. These projects support victims of domestic violence and improve the status of women and children. Typical projects include participating in literacy programs; supporting shelters for battered women; participating in environmental clean-up projects; giving funds for scholarships; and other projects as dictated by community need.
A major source of funds for the Soroptimist of Portland East is the All-Star Bingo Hall, located on the corner of S.E. 146th Ave. and Stark St. Come play bingo - maybe even win a little cash - and support local women and children at the same time.
If you are a professional woman who would like to make a difference, call Lisa Ortquist at 503-261-9608, e-mail soroptimistpdxe@hotmail.com, or write to P.O. Box 30657, Portland, OR 97294-3657. First timers are treated to lunch, so come learn about this group and enjoy a meal. The Soroptimists meet every Wednesday at noon in the banquet room of the New Copper Penny Restaurant, located on the corner of S.E. 92nd Ave. and Foster Rd.
Be part of the business community
The Parkrose Business Association (PBA) invites all area business owners and managers to join them in this month’s PBA meeting. Each meeting not only keeps you up-to-date on business and neighborhood news, but also includes a guest speaker discussing a topic of interest. In addition to this, each PBA meeting includes a “Member Moment”, allowing you to learn more about area businesses and available services. It also allows you to educate other business owners about your business when you have a “Member Moment”.
This month’s speaker will be Commissioner Serena Cruz. The “Member Moment” for July will focus on the Eastgate Masonic Lodge represented by Dic Van Gorder. Come learn more about this local organization. The meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, in Steamer’s Restaurant, 8303 N.E. Sandy Blvd.
For more information about the PBA, please contact Executive Director William Warren at 503-493-2215 or e-mail proseba@aol.com.
Join the community
Each month, Maywood Park residents have the uniquely American opportunity to participate in their government. The Maywood Park City Council meetings are open to the public. They provide the community with the chance to come together and affect their neighborhood. Come find out what is in the works for your area, or make your suggestions for improvements. The decision has also been made to incorporate public safety issues into the first council meeting of the month, every other month. July’s meeting will include safety issues. Come voice your ideas or concerns about how to keep our children and ourselves safe.
The Maywood Park City Council meeting for July will be held on Tuesday, July 23. The meeting 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.
Good works and games
The Columbia View Kiwanis invites all civic-minded community members to come to their next meeting. The Kiwanis not only support charitable organizations such as Snow-CAP, Loaves and Fishes, and many others, but also enjoy a bingo game every week. Each meeting 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.
A group that makes a difference
The Gateway Area Business Association (GABA) will be having another exciting meeting on Thursday, July 11, and they invite all area business owners and managers to come. GABA membership offers a great way to meet with other business owners and enjoy some of the many events sponsored by GABA. Each month features interesting speakers, and an update on Gateway area events.
On Thursday, July 11 at 11:30 a.m., join other GABA members at the CherryWood Village, 1417 S.E. 107th Ave. A deli buffet will be available in the cafeteria for a fee of $9. Speakers will include Dennis McLearn, new Executive Director of Vista House at Crown Point in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, and Wendell White, Founder/Owner of Generations, CherryWood Village’s parent company. Janet Domke, Marketing Director of CherryWood Village will give a tour of the CherryWood Village facility.
Reservations are required by Friday, July 5 to attend this meeting. For reservations, please call 503-408-0404. For more information about GABA or how to become a member, call President Fred Sanchez at 503-256-3910.
For the people, by the people
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan group dedicated to increasing citizen participation in the government. They also seek to influence public policy through advocacy and education. Join to keep the people’s voice in government.
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, July 20, come join your fellow patriots and make a difference. For more information, please call zone chairwoman Artie Johnson at 503-282-8044.
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