A press release from Portland Parks & Recreation follows:

“At a special Parkrose High School event this morning, Portland Timbers owner and president Merritt Paulson presented a check for $50,000 on behalf of the Major League Soccer team to the Parkrose School District, a contribution towards the future Parkrose Regional Soccer Center.

“In addition to Paulson, others at the presentation included Portland City Commissioners Nick Fish and Amanda Fritz, and Parkrose School District Superintendent Dr. Karen Fischer Gray, who accepted the donation on behalf of the school district.

We received a note from über Parkrose schools volunteer Allison Newman Woods. It follows. It seems Allison, along with Superintendent Dr. Karen Fischer Gray are the progenitors behind the formation of a new group of Parkrose Patrons focused on enhancing the music experience at Parkrose Schools.

“Hello, as many of you know, Dr. Gray and I have been spreading the word about an exciting new program designed to raise funds and offer volunteer support for the Parkrose Scool District’s music programs throughout the District. We settled on a date for our kick off meeting, Tuesday, July 7 at 4 p.m. at the District Office., 10636 N.E. Prescott St.

We recieved a news release today from Parkrose School District.
It follows.
Parkrose High School Community Center is in eastr Portland at 12003 NE Shaver St.

News Release from: Parkrose Sch. Dist.
PARKROSE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO HOST SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF NEW MAYOR
Posted: December 18th, 2008 11:18 AM
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Portland, OR, December 18, 2008: The Parkrose School District has been selected as the site for the swearing-in ceremony of Mayor-elect Sam Adams.

The event is scheduled for Monday, January 5th, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. and will be held at the Parkrose High School Performing Arts Theater.