Homeless kids get spruced-up playground
Posted in: East County news, east Portland, Mid-county, Mill Park news, Outer Southeast Portland | Comments (0)
When you’re hired at Human Solutions, the East County social service agency, you’re encouraged to visit its facilities and learn about its mission and many programs.
When Sheila Guernsey, who was hired as special events coordinator in January, toured the Daybreak Shelter Network — Human Solutions’ facility that serves homeless families from the basement of Peace Church of the Brethren in outer Southeast Portland — she saw a need.
After a one-day makeover of the outdoor play area at Human Solutions’ Daybreak Shelter Network for homeless families, five-year-old Esperanza Sumano is first to try out one of the new swings.
Tim Curran @ May 17, 2013
Multicultural Festival date set
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On Friday, May 24 Parkrose High School Community Center student groups, teachers and student advisors produce a public Multicultural Festival from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.
The event includes ethnic food, games, prizes, a raffle and live performances beginning at 7 p.m.
Parkrose High School Community Center students, with help from teachers and advisors, are producing a Multicultural Festival Friday, May 24 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria at 12003 N.E. Shaver St.
The festival is being presented to display the unity of the many ethnicities at the high school, according to Student Advisor Whitney Alfrey.
Tim Curran @ May 16, 2013
Pancake breakfast and bluegrass
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The 51st annual Montavilla Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast is Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. until noon at Columbia Christian School-Johnson Center, Southeast 92nd Avenue between Glisan and Burnside.
ANDIE PETKUS PHOTOGRAPHY
The Montavilla Kiwanis 51st annual Pancake Breakfast is Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. until noon at Columbia Christian School-Johnson Center, Southeast 92nd Avenue between Glisan and Burnside.
The breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, ham, coffee, juice and milk. Tickets are $7 each or a maximum of $18 per family.
Kids will enjoy balloon artists and face painting while adults settle in for some good ole’ bluegrass by the Fabulous Cover Dogs.
Darlene Vinson @ May 14, 2013
Yaw’s Top Notch Restaurant flames out
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After an eight month run, and nearly a 30 year absence from Portland, Yaw’s Top Notch Restaurant, at 11340 N.E. Halsey St. in Gateway, closed its doors last week, perhaps forever.
When the first restaurant named Yaw’s opened in September 2012, it carried great expectations, high hopes and a built-in fan base.
BRENT WOJAHN/THE OREGONIAN
In July 2012, when Yaw’s Top Notch was under construction, owner Stephen P. Yaw, Sr., poses with Barby Radmacher.
With a publicized labor dispute and other problems at the Gateway restaurant, owner Stephen P. Yaw, Sr. was evicted for non-payment of rent, according to property owner Dan Banes.
Tim Curran @ May 14, 2013
It’s Fun-O-Rama time
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This Gateway Area Business Association annual event runs from Thursday through Sunday, May 16 to 19.
Take your family to the carnival on Northeast 106th Ave. and Halsey St. all four days.
The Gateway parade is Saturday, May 18 at 1 p.m.
Grab a spot on the curb along Halsey and Weidler streets between 106th and 111th avenues on Saturday, May 18 at 1 p.m. for the Fun-O-Rama parade.
A Community Fair at 111th Square follows at 2 p.m.
For more information, go to gabanet.com or call 503-803-3707.
Darlene Vinson @ May 14, 2013
How do Mid-county restaurants rate?
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There are approximately 3000 restaurants in Multnomah County, about 350 in east Portland.
Multnomah County Health Department Environmental Health Specialists conduct unannounced inspections of food service establishments.
These inspectors ensure food safety by evaluating food worker habits and practices, where food comes from and how it is stored in the restaurant, how food is prepared, and cooked, cooling, holding and reheating temperatures.
Inspectors report observed violations that are not in compliance with Oregon Revised Statute 624 and Oregon Administrative Rule. This law and these rules are designed to identify violations that can contribute to food-borne illness.
Darlene Vinson @ May 14, 2013
Sunday Parkways starts tomorrow in outer Southeast Portland
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This year, Mid-County hosts the earliest ever Sunday Parkways event, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow, on Mother’s Day.
According to Linda Ginenthal of the Portland Bureau of Transportation, the sponsoring agency, the early date is a conscious attempt to include public schools in the festivities, and outer Southeast Portland was chosen for the kickoff because of the relatively large number of school-age children here.
Brent Wojahan/The Oregonian
Sunday Parkways kicks off on May 12 in outer Southeast Portland.
At the other end of the age continuum, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will be a sponsor for the first time.
Lee Perlman @ May 11, 2013
East Portland redemption center opens in July
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A new, centralized returnable container redemption center is opening in July in Mid-county’s Menlo Park Plaza.
Part of a partnership between grocery stores and distributors, the new site is located at 12403 N.E. Glisan St., in the old Kelley’s Furniture Store, more recently home to a Dollar Books franchise.
Officials of the site’s operators, Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, say the new facility will be nearly twice the size of their Oregon City location, and will have newer, more efficient machines.
Tim Curran @ May 9, 2013
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Paving closes lanes on Halsey Street in east Portland
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Beginning Friday, May 10 and continuing through Friday, May 24, street improvements on Northeast Halsey Street between 84th and 92nd avenues require weekday lane closures from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A popular way to access I-84 westbound, one lane of traffic on Halsey Street will remain open at all times.
Street improvements on Northeast Halsey Street between 84th and 92nd avenues require weekday lane closures beginning Friday, May 10 through Friday, May 24 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The lane closures are necessary to grind down the existing pavement and repave more than two miles of Halsey Street.
Tim Curran @ May 9, 2013
Smith holds senior health care open houses
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Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith is holding three open houses and information sessions about senior health care issues and how to access Multnomah County services.
Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith holds a series of Town Halls on senior health care.
Learn how to protect elders from financial fraud or abuse.
The first one is today at St. Rita Catholic Church, 10029 N.E. Prescott St. from 2 to 3 p.m.
The other one east of the river is at the Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave., on Friday, May 10 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Tim Curran @ May 8, 2013
