подаръциThe Resurrection Lutheran Players present “Pinocchio” on Saturday, May 19 at 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1700 N.E. 132nd Ave.

Original art by Enrico Mazzanti

This one act play is enhanced with puppets and marionettes.

Tickets are $7.50 for adults, $3.75 for children. Contact Linda Highman, at 503-254-6257 or lindaehighman@msn.com if you have questions.

The May 2012 Mid-county Memo is posted online. A recap of its contents:

Last month, the top three mayoral candidates debated at David Douglas High School’s Howard Horner Performing Arts Center; the new Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative areas are approved; Parkrose School District averts a teacher’s strike; David Douglas special education teacher Annie Harrell is named Outstanding Teacher of the Year; Lee Perlman interviews City Commissioner Amanda Fritz and opponent, state Rep. Mary Nolan; the Planning and Sustainability Commission endorsed the Outer Powell Conceptual Design Plan; since 2006, east Portland neighborhood associations have been operating illegally; the Portland Housing Bureau is changing tax abatement area boundaries in east Portland … again; and, longtime Gateway hairstylist June Bauer’s obituary.

Noted Portland pianist Michael Allen Harrison will perform a benefit concert for Human Solutions at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26 St. Matthew’s Episcopal at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 11229 N.E. Prescott St.

Michael Allen Harrison

Donations collected at the concert will benefit Human Solutions’ Daybreak Shelter for Homeless Families, a 15-bed shelter that operates year-round and accommodates between four and eight homeless families at one time.

The Daybreak Shelter is supported by a network of 28 churches and synagogues located throughout Multnomah County.

Admission to the concert is free and open to the public. Donations to support the Daybreak Shelter will be accepted during the event.

Parkrose High senior Felicia Seery has lost her battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Felicia Seery

The vivacious drama student and Parkrose Middle School Sparrow will be remembered with a handful of events in the next several days.

On Saturday, April 21 the Parkrose School District classified staff have put together a benefit for the Seery family at the Russellville Grange Hall, 12105 N.E. Prescott St. The event begins at 6 p.m. Admission to this adults only event is $5. Food will be provided by the Parkrose Boosters

Posted online, here’s a recap of the February 2012 edition of the Mid-county Memo ….

Tom West, girls varsity basketball coach at Portland Christian for 30 years, was named Oregon’s 2010-2011 National Federation of State High School Associations Coach of the Year.

Former Portland Christian girls varsity coach Tom West, center, holding plaque, was named 2011 National Federation of State High School Associations Coach of the Year. West quit coaching after 30 years at the school. He won three state titles, including a 29-0, undefeated record in 2007.

ikoniHuman Solutions’ 10th annual Epiphany Choir Fest will be held Sunday, Jan. 8, at 5 p.m. at Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St. in east Portland. The Epiphany Choir Fest is a celebration of the culmination of the holiday season, as well as a fundraising event to benefit Human Solutions’ Daybreak Shelter and other services for homeless families.

Local church choirs plus a bell choir will perform Christmas anthems and carols, and the combined choirs will perform the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s “Messiah.” A reception with light refreshments will follow the concert.

In the 18th century, author, poet and philosopher David Everett wrote “… Large streams from little mountains flow, Tall oaks from little acorns grow.” The tall oak that is the annual Festival of Lights at The Grotto began as a small, 10-day, acorn of an event that has grown into the largest Christmas choral festival in the world. The tree continues to emerge from the acorn planted 24 years ago. Its message carries further and becomes more beautiful with each passing year.

According to head organizer Linda Robinson, the third annual Ventura Park free summer concert series, funded by grants from the City, attracted an average of 300 to 400 people. The musical groups were Chata Addy & Susuma, David Correa and Cascada, and The Midnight Serenaders.

At the Ventura Park summer concerts, organizer Linda Robinson, left, solicits donations to help fund her City sponsored concerts.

“Passing the hat” at shows’ intermissions brought in more than $1,000 in contributions toward next year’s concerts.

Honoring first responders and hometown heroes, the Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl is offering a 50 percent discount to them and their guests this weekend and next.

Skibowl owner Kirk Hanna said, “We are happy to extend this discount to the public servants who contribute so much to our communities. With the summer crowds gone, Fall is an ideal time to enjoy the activities at Skibowl.” Valid for up to six people, any police, firefighter, active-duty military or emergency medical technician — with proper identification — can take advantage of the half-price discount.

Mt. Hood Skibowl Adventure Park Slide

Crossroads Church, 2505 N.E. 102nd Ave., will host a celebration in commemoration of the powerful resolve of the American people to rise from tragedy on Sunday, Sept 11 from noon to 5 p.m.
Visitors to the east Portland church will enjoy live music, arts and crafts, international foods, community information, games for kids and more. This is a free event. The public is invited.