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Protect Oregon’s health
Oregon gets more from a clean water supply than just the famed lush greenery and bountiful fish population. Oregon’s water also provides everything from hydroelectric power to out-of-state revenues. Find out what you can do to protect this valuable natural resource.
The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, in the District Office Conference Room 207, at 2115 S.E. Morrison St. After 4:30, ring the bell at the southeast corner of the building for admission. For more information or to arrange handicap access, please call 503-231-2270, ext. 104.
The Lower Willamette Agricultural Water Quality Management Area will hold a Local Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Multnomah Building 501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Room BCC, Conf 112. For more information, please call Julie Dileone at 503-231-2270 ext. 105.
Keep in touch with your peers
Though they are no longer nine-to-five workers, the Rose City Chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees continues to encourage participation in life. Every month, this group holds a monthly luncheon to enjoy companionship and learn about topics of interest. Each month features a different speaker. All retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to these meetings.
This month’s meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 14 at 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room of the Oregon Baptist Retirement Homes, 1825 N.E. 108th Ave. For more information call Bill Cornett at 503-232-4743, or Don Paape at 503-557-5156.
Women working together
Soroptimist International is the world’s largest classified organization for executive and professional women. The Soroptimist organization gives back not only to their members, but also to the community. This organization blends talents, strengths, and ideas to form a strong network of professionals to imagine and implement projects. These projects support victims of domestic violence and improve the status of women and children. Typical projects include participating in literacy programs; supporting shelters for battered women; participating in environmental clean-up projects; giving funds for scholarships; and other projects as dictated by community need.
A major source of funds for the Soroptimist of Portland East is the All-Star Bingo Hall, located on the corner of S.E. 146th Ave. and Stark St. Come play bingo - maybe even win a little cash - and support local women and children at the same time.
If you are a professional woman who would like to make a difference, call Lisa Ortquist at 503-261-9608, e-mail soroptimistpdxe@hotmail.com, or write to P.O. Box 30657, Portland, OR 97294-3657. First timers get treated to lunch, so come learn about this group and enjoy a meal. The Soroptimists meet every Wednesday at noon in the banquet room of the New Copper Penny Restaurant, located on the corner of S.E. 92nd Ave. and Foster Rd.
Now, life does come with an instruction book
The Russellville Home Family and Community Education Program holds classes on life lessons, everything from how to balance your diet to insurance education. Always wondered how everyone else seems to know how to treat a fever? Well, here is your chance to learn something they didn’t teach you in school.
This month’s meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3, in the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each meeting also includes a light lunch at noon. Lunch fee is one dollar, but first-time visitors are treated to lunch. The Russellville Education Program especially invites stay-at-home moms to learn something new and spend a little “adult time.” For more information, please call June Carey at 503-257-6573.
A unique perspective
Bird’s Eye View is a club in the Parkrose area that provides support for those who are losing their vision. Bird’s Eye View brings together those dealing with sight impairment, providing a support group of people who understand the difficulties of being vision-impaired without being totally blind. Learn ways to stay self-sufficient, so there is no need to ask the help of strangers. When people put their heads together, it is amazing the number of helpful ideas they can come up with.
This group is growing steadily larger and now is your chance to join. Younger folks and baby boomers are especially encouraged to join in. This group provides support and companionship, with folks sharing stories from their lives and getting together outside of club meetings. Learn to face your vision loss with a sense of humor and a group of friends.
This group is lead by Deborah Rowe, a grandmother who has been steadily losing her sight since the age of 16. Rowe can empathize with both those who are just beginning to lose their sight, and those whose vision loss is more severe. Rowe says “There is life after vision loss, and I am here to show them that.” Family members are also welcome at these meetings.
Other information is also available at these meetings. For example, Rowe knows what helpful vision loss equipment is available, such as telephones with large numbers. The group also invites any and all optometrists, ophthalmologists, or anyone with a background in vision loss or vision impairment to be guest speakers.
The group meets the second Wednesday of each month to discuss ways to cope with sight loss, and to share stories. If you are having vision problems, or if you would just like to learn how to help and support a loved one, attend the next meeting. Wednesday, Oct. 9, come to the Parkrose High School Cooperative Library, 12003 N.E. Shaver St, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. and join the discussion. If you are interested in joining or would like to learn more, please call Deborah Rowe at 503-255-3533.
Montavilla Kiwanis Club meetings
The Montavilla Kiwanis is a service organization, part of the International Kiwanis Club. They also help to support local non-profit organizations. The Montavilla chapter meets at 12:10 p.m. every Tuesday in the Chinese Village Restaurant and Lounge, 520 S.E. 82nd Ave. For more information, please call Diane Lawrence at 503-289-6427.
Help revitalize your community
Neighborhood Associations are the glue that holds neighborhoods together. Now is the time designated by the City of Portland to update the guidelines that shape our neighborhood associations. A taskforce of neighborhood leaders, the Guidelines, Review, Empowerment, and Assessment Taskforce (GREAT), meets twice a month to discuss updates to neighborhood organization guidelines and also to redefine the responsibilities of the City’s Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI).
The Guidelines apply to Neighborhood Associations, District Coalitions, Business District Associations, Communities beyond Boundaries, Alternative Service Delivery Structures (i.e. the North and East Portland Neighborhood Offices) and the Office of Neighborhood Involvement. Taskforce participants are charged with recommending to the Commissioner-in-charge suggested changes, revisions, additions, and/or deletions to the Guidelines. Final recommendations for Guidelines changes are submitted to City Council for final approval.
The public is welcome to come to the meetings and make brief comments during the public comment agenda time. Written comments are also encouraged. The meetings will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. So on Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Tuesday, Oct. 22, attend the meetings in the Lovejoy room of City Hall, 1221 S.W. 4th Ave.
You can also receive minutes and agendas by contacting Brian Hoop at 503-823-3075, TTY 503-823-6868, or visiting www.myportlandneighborhood.org.
Learn to grow your own exotic beauty
Portland hosts a club full of folks that love exotic flowers. The African Violet Society can teach you everything you need to grow beautiful, healthy African Violets as well as other beautiful and unusual flowers. Meetings often include guest speakers, workshops, or slideshows featuring different types of violets.
The African Violet Society will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Tabor Heights Methodist Church, 6161 S.E. Stark St. Use back entrance. For more information, please call Charlotte Smith at 503-771-5762.
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