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Business owners get a boost
Parkrose is offering the chance for business owners to get together. The Parkrose Business Association (PBA) meets every month, and local business owners discuss ways to improve the Parkrose area. Monthly meetings keep business owners informed about business and neighborhood news of interest, as well as offering members the chance to “get the word out” about their business through “Member Moments”. Members aren’t the only ones who speak at meetings; every meeting also includes a guest speaker discussing a topic of interest.
This month’s speaker will be Detective Steve Christianson of the Portland Police, discussing identity and business fraud.
The “Member Moment” for March will focus on American Family Insurance represented by Daniel Woods. The meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 20 in Steamer’s Restaurant, 8303 N.E. Sandy Blvd.
For more information about this organization, please call President Gordon Boorse at 503-493-2215 or e-mail proseba@aol.com.
Gateway businesses work together
The Gateway Area Business Association (GABA) has been working together to benefit the Gateway community for over 50 years. GABA has introduced many events and innovations, including the Fun-O-Rama festivities and the recent re-introduction of the Gateway Arches.
All local business owners and managers are invited to participate in this thriving organization. GABA meetings not only include a chance to communicate with other business owners, but GABA also sponsors guest speakers on business, community and related subjects and issues at each meeting.
This month’s meeting will be on Thursday, March 13 at 11:45 a.m. in JJ North’s Grand Buffet banquet room, 10520 N.E. Halsey St. The featured speaker will be Commissioner Diane Linn. The spotlight speaker will be April Gutierrez from Pacific NW Tax Service.
For more information about GABA or how to become a member, call President Fred Sanchez at 503-256-3910.
Your government needs you
Maywood Park residents are strongly encouraged to attend the meetings of the Maywood Park City Council. Without input from citizens, the council will not be able to be as effective. This government is truly “for the people,” but without knowing the people’s concerns, the council cannot address them effectively. Attend the next city council meeting and take part in your government.
Maywood Park City Council meetings for March will be held on Tuesday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 18. The meetings 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.
Helping the Parkrose community
The Parkrose Lions Club meets twice a month to discuss fun and effective ways to support the community. They invite interested community members to attend and find out more about how you can be of service to your community while enjoying yourself. To encourage visitors, the Lions will treat first-time guests to a free dinner. What you hear during dinner will keep you coming back!
March meetings will be held on Wednesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 19 at the Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant, 13816 N.E. Sandy Blvd. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please call Sterling Leiv at 503-258-1346.
Local rotary clubs invite you to join
The Mid-county area has not one but two rotary clubs in the area working to contribute to the community. These clubs help less fortunate community members through their contributions of time and money to local non-profit organizations, including the Habitat for Humanity project. They also provide numerous Rotary scholarships and contribute to International Polio Plus - a Rotary project aimed at eradicating polio. Local meetings are listed below - find out how you can be of service to the community.
The Central East Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday in the Ringside East Restaurant, 14021 N.E. Glisan St. For more information, please call Teresa Platts at 503-253-7569.
The Northeast Portland Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. every Tuesday in the Refectory Restaurant Banquet Room, 1618 N.E. 122nd Ave. at Halsey St. For more information, please call Tom Lobingier at 503-252-4036.
Learn to speak with confidence
If the idea of making a presentation in public makes your stomach churn, help is here. Toastmasters International can teach you techniques to conquer your fears and become a more confident speaker. Attend the next meeting to see how you can gain the confidence and skills you need to become an effective speaker.
Toastmasters International meet every Monday at 12:05 p.m. in the Columbia Center, 17650 N.E. Sandy Blvd. For more information, please call David Hattery at 503-401-3777.
Kiwanis make a difference
The Columbia View Kiwanis are a local community organization that helps support local non-profit organizations, such as Loaves and Fishes, Snow-CAP and many others. The Kiwanis strive to make participating in the community a fun and enjoyable activity, and they invite you to attend their next meeting and find out what they are all about. Each meeting includes both a guest speaker and a bingo game with a cash prize. Check it out!
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.
Programs for March are listed below:
• Wednesday, March 5: Annual Herb Tarlich Day - In honor of WKRP’s Herb Tarlich, the Columbia View Kiwanis hold an annual “ugly tie auction”. Bring the most hideous tie you can find, and buy one for someone else to wear.
• Wednesday, March 12: The guest speaker will be Ryan Stuewe, from the Parkrose Sacramento School SMART Reading Program.
• Wednesday, March 19: Art Demuro from the Portland Historic Landmarks Commission will discuss “Historic Preservation: Portland’s Current Debate”.
• Wednesday, March 26: Judy Alley, Director of the non-profit organization Snow-CAP will speak.
Voting is not enough
If you are dissatisfied with the current political process, now is the time to speak up. 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. If you would like to have more of a say in our government, attend the next meeting to find out how you can make a difference.
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, March 15, come join your fellow patriots and make a difference. For more information, please call zone chairwoman Artie Johnson at 503-282-8044.
Early riser with time to spare?
If you are an early bird who would like to use your mornings for something productive, the Mid-county Memo has just the club for you. Mall 205 Early Riser Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday morning. As well as enjoying a meal at Old Country Buffet in Plaza 205, 10542 S.E. Washington St., this group discusses ways to support charitable organizations such as Snow-CAP and the East Portland Community Center.
Each meeting also includes a special program with guest speaker as well as an exciting round of bingo. For more information, please call Bruce Altizer at 503-261-1575.
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