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Teens of the Year
Jennifer Neyenhuis is the Gateway Elks female Teenager of the Year. As well as being chosen as the Elks Teen of the Month in January, she also is graduating with honors from David Douglas with an amazing 4.0 GPA.
She is a member of the Key Club, editor of the school newspaper, president of the Science Club, business manager of the Scottish Gardens Greenhouse, a counselor at her church summer camp, and president of the early morning seminary.
Neyenhuis is a member of Friends of the Trees. She took part in a native species restoration project in Forest Park and helped clear graffiti in a neighborhood cleanup program. She is the personal counselor of a fourth grade student at Cherry Park Elementary and has volunteered more that 220 hours at the Multnomah County Library.
She will continue her education at Brigham Young University, majoring in Business Administration. Mid-county Memo wishes her the best of luck.
The Gateway Elks male Teenager of the Year is Jimmy Le, Teen of the Month for February. He is graduating with honors at David Douglas High School, where he is a Member of the National Honor Society. Although he has taken advanced classes in general science, biology, anatomy, and physiology, Le has still kept his GPA at 3.89.
Le has also enrolled in a number of Jump-Start classes offered at David Douglas High that have earned him college credit. His goal is to attend Portland State University and major In Pre-Medicine, and then attend the Oregon Health Sciences University to pursue a career in pediatrics.
Le has volunteered more than 200 hours at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital’s In-patient Acute Rehabilitation Unit. He has helped tremendously by assisting with general nursing and patient support needs. It is reported that Le is always kind and gentle with the patients, treating them with care and respect.
He also takes his education seriously. Le never hesitates to offer assistance to fellow student and has been known to go out of his way to do so. He is an active member of the school’s athletic department, where he helps to set up the football field, runs the clock for football and basketball games, and is in charge of putting the equipment away. Le is also the instructor for a children’s track and field team, and is a member of the Aikido club and a student of Tae-Kwon-Do.
Congratulations to both of the Gateways Elks Teens of the Year!
Help seniors by surfing the Web
If you like to surf the Internet and you would like to volunteer from the convenience of your own home, become an Elder Friendly Web evaluator for Elders in Action. Help improve web access for older adults. Accept assignments as your schedule allows. Volunteers who are 60 years and older will receive a class on how to evaluate Internet sites for “Elder Friendliness”. The training session will be held on Friday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Senior Computer Learning Center, Lloyd Center Mall, Room 2008. For more information or to register, please call 503-823-5269 or e-mail volunteer@eldersinaction.org.
Experience local area history
The David Douglas Historical Society has a museum highlighting the history of the David Douglas School District and of the area. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to share. Immerse yourself in the history of your neighborhood. Come see old pictures and memorabilia in the Children’s Services building, 1400 S.E. 135th Ave. The museum is currently open by appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, please call Jo Curry at 503-254-5923.
Midland offers free classes and activities
The Midland branch of the Multnomah County Library, located at 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., offers many free activities for adults and families. Library hours are: Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Monday. In June, weekly events include computer and Internet classes and story times. Pre-registration is required for all classes. There will also be many special events. For more information on any of the listed programs or to pre-register for a free class, please call the library at 503-988-5392.
- Let’s Hear it for the Slugs: Singing sisters Jen and Wendy Bernard entertain you with songs that explore the mysterious lives of bugs. Hear about disgusting green slime, pesky mosquitoes and ecological systems that rely on the presence of our insect friends on Thursday, June 27 from 2 to 3 p.m.
- Story Stop: Listen to stories almost every day! Children of all ages and their adults are invited to stop by the library for a short, daily program of fun stories. This program is held Tuesday through Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
- Book Babies: Storytimes for children newborn to 1 year with adult will be held Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.
- Tiny Tots: Storytimes for children aged 1 to 2 years with adult will be held Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.
- Toddler Storytime: Storytimes for children aged 2 to 3 years with adult will be held Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.
- Preschool Storytime: Storytimes for children aged 3 to 6 years with adult will be held Fridays at 10:15 a.m.
- Young Readers Club: Calling all readers ages 10 and up! Join us for discussion, fun and friends on Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m.
- Read to the Dogs: Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to therapy dogs. The dogs and handlers are from the Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital Pet Assisted Therapy Program. Join us on Thursday, June 27 at 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
- Web Searching: Prerequisite is Web Basics. How do you find good information on the Web? Let the Midland Library get you started with a few simple tools, then help you understand why some Web sites might be better choices than others for reliable information. Find out the best way to search the web on Tuesday, June 4 at 7 p.m.
- Book Discussions Group: Engage in stimulating conversation about books and get to know your neighbors. Come and exchange perspectives about characters, plot and more! Come to the planning party for next year on Wednesday, June 12 at 7 p.m.
- Web for Computer Novices: This class is designed for the complete beginner. Learn basic computer terms and keyboard and mouse skills. Pre-registration is required for this class held on Saturday, June 15 at 10:15 a.m.
- Web Basics: On Wednesday, June 19 at 2 p.m., 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.
- E-mail for Beginners: Prerequisite is Web Basics: Learn how to use free e-mail on the Web, like Yahoo or Hotmail. Sign up, then compose and send messages to anywhere in the world. Learn about e-mail on Friday, June 21 at 11 a.m.
Check out the free events in Parkrose
Parkrose Cooperative Library, located at Parkrose High School, 12003 N.E. Shaver St., offers classes and entertaining activities for those looking for something to do. Library hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Sunday and Monday. For more information on any of the events or to pre-register, please call 503-988-5383.
- Story Stop: Listen to stories almost every day! Children of all ages and their adults are invited to stop by the library for a short, daily program of fun stories. This program is held Tuesday through Saturday at 2 p.m. from Tuesday, June 18 through Saturday, June 29.
- Family Storytime: Storytime for children 6 years and younger with adult will be held at Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
- Summer Sundials: Create and decorate your own sundial with artist Mark Brody on Saturday, June 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.
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