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The Mid-county Memo is a newspaper dedicated to serving the community. One of the best ways to do this is by informing Memo readers of upcoming events of interest and meetings of groups they might like to join. Help connect our community! If you are part of a group that you enjoy, let your neighbors know about it. Publicize your special event or fundraiser here in the Mid-county Memo Calendar section.
Submissions for each month are due by the 15th of the previous issue. Please have Calendar submissions for July in by Monday, June 15. We prefer e-mailed submissions sent to Dawn Widler, Department Editor at editor@midcountymemo.com. You may also mail complete information to 4052 N.E. 22nd Ave., Portland, OR, 97212-1503, phone 503-287-8094 or fax 503-249-7672.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Hot days and hot cars
This year marks the beginning of a new tradition: the first annual Parkrose Festival Cruise-in. This festive event will not only include hot rods through the years, but also more than 40 awards, goodie bags, dash plaques, celebrity guests, and raffle drawings. Of course, as with any good party, the music and food will be plentiful. The car show includes classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles, imports and pickups. Collector posters and T-shirts will also be available.
Don’t miss this exciting event on Sunday, June 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Parkrose High Community Center, 12003 N.E. Shaver St.
Pre-registration entry fee is $20 per vehicle. Day of event registration is $25 per vehicle. Registration opens at 8 a.m., the car show begins at 10 a.m.
For more information and applications, please call 503-493-2215 or visit.
A delicious tradition
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church will be holding it’s Annual Strawberry Festival on Wednesday, June 12 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to come to the Parish Hall for the home-baked shortcake topped with ripe strawberries and covered with real whipped cream.
Adult servings will be $4.50 each, and servings for children under 12 will be $2.50 each. Take-out is also available.
Don’t miss this delicious treat. The Festival will be held in the church Parish Hall, 11229 N.E. Prescott St. For more information, please call St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church at 503-252-5720.
Help keep Argay safe
Argay Park Patrol is looking for new recruits. If you are interested in giving one hour a month of your time during the patrol “season” of June through September call today. The Argay Park Patrol is sponsored by the Argay Neighborhood Association to walk in Argay Park, providing a positive presence and an extra set of eyes and ears for the police. One session of training will be given and all necessary equipment will be provided. For more information or to sign up, please call Jane Roffey Berry at 503-253-8625.
Let your garden help the river
Attend a Naturescaping for Clean Rivers workshop. This free workshop focuses on natural landscapes and water-friendly gardening practices. Each participant receives a free workbook and a native plant to start his or her own natural garden. The workshop includes a short field trip to a nearby home or community project to see Naturescaping in action. Learn something new on Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. For more information, please call The East Portland Community Center at 503-823-7459.
A different type of tour
In honor of Great Blue Heron Week, join in on Thursday June 6 to explore the narrow, tree-lined reaches of the Upper Slough. Bring your own canoe or kayak, paddles, Personal Flotation Device, and binoculars and explore this urban refuge for birds and other wildlife. The Slough’s calm, flat-water makes for an excellent leisurely paddle. Meet at 6 p.m. at 16550 N.E. Airport Way (N.E. 165th Ave. and N.E. Airport Way). Free tour concludes approximately 7:30 p.m.
Learn how to feel better
Traditional Chinese medicine can be effective in treating a wide variety of health conditions, from seasonal allergies to the aches and pains that come with age or chronic illnesses. Now you can learn more about this ancient medicine. The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is sponsoring free seminars on Saturday, June 8, Saturday, June 15, and Saturday, June 22 to introduce the public to the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine. Each Saturday seminar starts at 10 a.m., runs for 90 minutes, and will be held at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, 10525 S.E. Cherry Blossom Dr. by Mall 205.
The seminar on Saturday, June 8 will focus on Chinese medicinal herbs, including a demonstration of how herbal formulas are prepared.
On Saturday, June 15, sample acupuncture treatments will be offered along with a presentation on how acupuncture works and what it is used for.
The final seminar on Saturday, June 22 will demonstrate how the gentle movements of Qigong meditative exercise can ease aches and pains and improve one’s health.
The seminars are free, but space is limited. To reserve your place in any or all of the workshops, please call 503-253-3443 ext. 550.
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