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Off-leash review and comment
One in three Portland households own at least one dog. That makes for a lot of dogs in our fair city. Those dogs and their two-legged friends would like a place to legally romp off-leash. A year ago, Portland Parks & Recreation initiated a dog off-leash program, designed to provide just that. The program’s goal was to offer dog owners a range of on-leash and off-leash opportunities that also respected the basic needs of other park users. An Off-Leash Advisory Committee has spent the past year working with PP&R to evaluate the current program and recommend ways in which it can be improved. Their draft recommendations for Southeast and outer east neighborhoods will be presented for review and comment at a public meeting on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Mt. Scott Community Center Auditorium, 5530 S.E. 72nd Ave.
The meeting will begin with a presentation on the overall program and recommendations. Then participants will have the opportunity to visit stations displaying detailed information about the parks of greatest interest to them. Two sites under consideration in Mid-county are East Holladay Park on Northeast 128th Avenue and Holladay Street and Argay Park on Northeast 141st Avenue and Failing Street.
To learn more, call PP&R at 503-823-7529 or visit the Web site at www.portlandparks.org.
Festival of lights
Continuing the annual tradition, The Grotto will welcome visitors to its highly praised Christmas Festival of Lights beginning Friday, Nov. 26. The gates open nightly from 5 to 9:30 p.m. through Thursday, Dec. 30 with the exception of Christmas Day.
Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 3 to 12. Children age 2 and under are admitted free. Visitors are asked to bring a donation of canned or dry baby food to benefit SnowCap, the emergency food ministry serving Mid-county.
The Grotto is located at Northeast 85th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard. Tickets can be purchased at The Grotto Gift Shop, at all TicketMaster outlets and at the gate. For more information, call 503-261-2400.
Dance reunion
Judy Marsh School of Dance has been offering dance classes at 11931 N.E. Halsey St. for 30 years. In celebration of that anniversary, Judy plans a production number starring former students at her school’s annual spring recital.
Rehearsals will begin this winter. To be a part of this nostalgic event, call Judy Marsh between 3:30 and 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 503-253-8002.
For women only
Slim and Tone 30-Minute Workout for Women, 11404 N.E. Halsey St., is offering free chair massages on Tuesdays from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. during November. Call 503-492-9270 to schedule an appointment. Table massages are also available.
On Saturday, Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., drop in at Slim and Tone for a free class to learn about estrogen overload. Open to women of all ages, “this can be a good class for mothers and daughters to attend together,” says the announcement from our business neighbors at Slim and Tone.
And as we like to say, tell them the MEMO sent you.
MEETINGS
A few good women
The Soroptimists of Portland-East is looking for professional women who believe it is important to help those who are less fortunate. Meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of each month from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Sayler’s Old Country Kitchen, 10519 S.E. Stark St.
Charities that this local Soroptimists chapter supports include domestic violence shelters, Habitat for Humanity, The Transitional School, Head Start Program, Community Cycling Center, Gears, Sisters of the Road Café and Mt. Hood Community College Endowment Fund.
If you are interested or would like to learn more about the organization please contact the Membership Chairwoman Theresa DeLozier at 503-674- 3430.
Pack it and ship it
Members of the Gateway Area Business Association will learn about the business services and packing and shipping options provided by two area businesses. Bruce Altizer of Postal Annex and Alan Sanchez of Postal Place will give their presentations at the monthly luncheon meeting.
The meeting will begin at 11:45 on Thursday, Nov. 11 at JJ North’s Grand Buffet, 10520 N.E. Halsey St.
Insuring your future
Jon Turino of Farmers Insurance will deliver the Member Moment at the Parkrose Business Association monthly luncheon. Oregon State Rep. Jackie Dingfelder will be the guest speaker.
Held at Steamers Restaurant, 8303 N.E. Sandy Blvd., the $10 buffet lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 18.
For more information, call 503-493-2215.
Changes afoot
Perhaps now more than ever, your neighborhood association needs you. In recent weeks, Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors, the Russell Neighborhood Association and Hazelwood Neighborhood Association have lost valued and active members.
Ann Croze, long time recording secretary, Lou Evans and Velma Berry, both board members, and Ruby Osborne have all resigned their positions with PHAN, some for personal reasons, some for health issues. Elsie Lasher and Donna Abelein have stepped down as secretary and treasurer respectively of RNA as they have moved from the neighborhood. As reported in the October issue of the Mid-county MEMO, Sharon Owen has moved out of Hazelwood and resigned as vice president of that group.
Get in touch the East Portland Neighborhood Office, located at 735 S.E. 106th Ave., to identify your local neighborhood association and learn how you can become involved. EPNO office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact the office by phone at 503-823-4550, by fax at 503-823-4525 or by e-mail at epno@epno.org
Tuesday, Nov. 9 is the date for the next Mill Park Neighborhood Association general membership meeting at Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Avenue. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
A general membership meeting of the Wilkes Community Group will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Teamster’s Complex, Joe Edgar Hall, 1850 N.E. 162nd Ave.
The Hazelwood Neighborhood Association will meet on Monday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Portland Police Bureau’s East Precinct Community Room, 737 S.E. 106th Avenue.
The Parkrose Neighborhood Association will hold a general meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 11100 N.E. Skidmore St.
Argay Neighborhood Association board members will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at Scarborough Flair, Northeast 131st Place and Sandy Boulevard.
Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors will have a board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 16 in Miller Hall at Parkrose Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St, at 7 p.m. While this is a working session of the board, it is an open meeting. For additional information, contact Carol Williams at 503-255-9596.
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