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SCHOOL CORNER
Improve yourself
The Mt. Hood Community College Maywood Park campus features a Community Skills Center that offers a host of opportunities designed to help area residents achieve their goals.
These include Workforce Connections, located at 4510 N.E. 102nd Ave., which assists businesses with staffing and training and provides job search assistance for local residents. Call 403-252-0758 or visit www.workforce-connections.org to learn more.
The computer lab, located at 10100 N.E. Prescott St., will offer a class for individuals thinking about buying their first computer. This will be your chance to learn basic computer terminology and the right questions to ask when you begin your search. The class will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 20 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and will cost $43. To register or to learn more about the opportunities that await you, call 503-491-6100.
David Douglas parents
The All-Night Party Committee for the David Douglas class of 2005 is hard at work raising money to fund the event for this year’s graduates. They are taking orders for holiday poinsettias through Wednesday, Nov.17. Orders are to be picked up on Wednesday Dec. 3 at the South (VFA) cafeteria on Southeast 130th Avenue and Market Street.
The committee is also offering Scot window clings for your car. You can buy them at football games and other activities on campus.
Those organizing this traditional event can use your help. Contact Jody Lewis at 503-256-0338 to learn how you can lend a hand.
Free concert
On Monday, Nov. 22 three Parkrose High School choirs perform for the community at the annual Fall Choral Concert. This free 7 p.m. performance will be held at the high school, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. The evening’s program features the PHS Treble Choir, A Cappella Choir and the high energy Debonaires.
Contact Choral Director, Lesley McKinnon at 503-408-2695 for more information.
Tour the past
The David Douglas Historical Society extends a special invitation to all Mid-County neighbors to visit, tour and attend events held at the school district’s history museum. Open house and tours are offered on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. See the one-room schoolhouse, old photos, and documents showing the people and events that shaped the David Douglas School District. All are welcome to attend meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm. Hear special speakers present a variety of interesting topics. The society is located at 1400 S.E. 135th Ave., just south of David Douglas High School in the Children’s Service Center building. For further details please contact Society Publicist Robert Edwards at 503-252-5939.
Scots bring Broadway to Southeast Portland
The Performing Arts Department at David Douglas High School will present Broadway’s smash musical hit, “My Fair Lady” at the Horner Performing Arts Center, 1400 S.E. 130th Ave. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2, 3, 4 and 9, 10, 11. To learn more or to order tickets, call the box office at 503-261-8270.
SENIOR RESOURCES
Planning ahead
Adventist Medical Center, 10123 S.E. Market St., will offer a seminar focusing on aging adults and those who care for them. An expert panel will cover such issues as legal concerns, getting personal affairs in order, home health and personal care, living options, in-home help and end of life care.
The public is invited to this free meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information call Amy at 503-251-6301.
FUNDRAISERS
A century of music
Rivercrest Community Church, 3201 N.E. 148th Ave., will host a scholarship benefit concert by the Monday Musical Club of Portland, on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. The club, which fosters and encourages the understanding and development of music, is celebrating its 100th anniversary and will use proceeds from this event for its scholarship fund.
The planned program will present a sampler of diverse performances by local musicians and will be followed by High Tea.
For more information or to purchase the $10 tickets, call 503-982-4177.
Music for a good cause
Michael Allen Harrison will perform a benefit concert on behalf of Human Solutions at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11. Harrison is a graduate of Parkrose High School.
The event is to be held at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 9800 S.E. 92nd Ave.
For more information or to reserve tickets, call 503-988-5200 ext. 26574.
Support fine arts
Another opportunity to enjoy the music of Michael Allen Harrison comes to you when he performs a benefit concert for the St. Therese School Fine Arts department on Friday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 pm in the Church. There will be a reception following. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased from the school office or at the door. St. Therese School and Church are located at 1260 N.E. 132nd Ave. For ticket information, please call 503-253-9400.
THINGS TO DO
Birds and things
The weather is changing creating an abundance of opportunities to learn about and enjoy nature in and around the Portland area. Metro sponsors the following events.
Autumn birds at Smith and Bybee Lakes
Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. By November, wintering waterfowl and raptors, as well as resident birds, will be at Smith and Bybee Lakes Wildlife Area. As the leaves fall from the trees, it is easier to see the songbirds. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from Metro. Advance registration is required; call 503-797-1850 option 4.
Smith and Bybee Lakes Wildlife Area, 4949 N. Marine Drive, can be reached by taking Interstate 5 to Marine Drive west exit 307. Go west on North Marine Drive for 2.2 miles. Turn left at the large brown and white wildlife area sign. Meet Metro naturalist James Davis in the wildlife area parking lot.
Stewardship day at Smith and Bybee Lakes Wildlife Area
Sunday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Help restore this 2,000-acre North Portland wetland by weeding around native plantings, removing invasive species, collecting native plant seeds and picking up trash. There will be a break to check out the wildlife. Advance registration required; call 503-797-1850 option 8.
Birds of prey class
Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. Hawks, eagles, falcons and owls have always fascinated people. Metro naturalist James Davis will show you how to tell these major groups of raptors apart and the key points for identifying the most common species. Recommended field guide is Field Guide to Western Birds, 3rd. Ed. by Roger Tory Peterson. Meet in room 370 at Metro Regional Center, 600 N.E. Grand Ave. Registration and payment of $8 are required in advance; call 503-797-1850 option 4.
Metro volunteer orientation
Wednesday, Nov. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. start your Metro volunteer experience off on the right foot. Join Metro staff for new volunteer orientation either during the lunch hour or in the evening at Metro Regional Center, 600 N.E. Grand Ave. Learn about Metro’s parks and greenspaces, hear about the benefits of volunteering, receive information on volunteer job opportunities in the field and office, complete your volunteer application and enjoy the company of other new volunteers.
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