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The YWCA offers tender care for toes
A Foot Care Clinic will soothe Mid-County feet at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. The YWCA is sponsoring these clinics, where professional nurses will soak participant’s feet and clip their toenails. The initial visit is $22, with future appointments costing $20. Future clinics are scheduled throughout October, November and December. Appointments are required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Abby Kennedy of the YWCA at 503-988-6073.

Perfect score wins local school more money
The federal grant proposal to help disadvantaged students submitted by Multnomah Education Service District (MESD) received a perfect score of 100 points. That grade means a five-year commitment for funding at $190,000 per year for MESD’s Alternative Pathways program.

“The regular funding cycle for this program is four years,” said Susen Ritchey, director of MESD’s Alternative Education Department. “By receiving a perfect score from grant readers, we received a fifth year of the grant funding. We are delighted with this result.”

With the grant funds, MESD will expand its successful Alternative Pathways program, in partnership with eight alternative schools. Since 1998, Pathways has provided social and academic support to youth who have been unsuccessful in traditional school environments, helping them make the transition to post-secondary education or employment.

MESD’s grant is expected to increase success of Alternative Pathways students who complete preparation for entry and achieve admission to post-secondary education programs and also help those students succeed at attaining their post-secondary education goals.

For more information, please call Director Susen Ritchey at 503-257-1652.

First year success
Our Savior Lutheran Church Preschool was able to start its second year with a new play structure. Thanks to members of the congregation, a play system from Rainbow Play Systems is now gracing the front lawn of the church. The structure includes two slides, an 8-foot straight slide and a curved tube slide. There are three swings for those daring youngsters who like heights, a tire swing, and a two-story playhouse.

The 3-year-old class and the pre-kindergarten class have both been enjoying the sunshine playing on the structure as teacher Christie Joy looks on. Usually playtime is after craft, snack, and circle times, so the children have a day filled with learning, fun and friendships.

This is only the second year, but judging by last year’s pre-kindergarten class, a lot has been accomplished. The kids were fully prepared to enter kindergarten. While in last year’s pre-kindergarten class, these kids had many visitors coming to speak, like the Fire Department and Home Depot’s birdhouse building class. They also got to go on many field trips, including trips to 7-Dees, Candy Basket and the Children’s Museum. This year will be just as exciting, with many trips planned, story time with the librarian, and a new “culture of the month” time.

Our Savior Lutheran Church Preschool is located at the church at 11100 N.E. Skidmore St. For more information on the preschool or the church, please call Arleene Frecke, Parish Education Coordinator at 503-257-9409.

Free health classes and support groups
Adventist Health is offering several free health education classes to the public. All listed classes are free, and will be held at the Adventist Health Center, 10123 S.E. Market St. For more information, or to sign up for a class, please call 503-256-4000.

• Cancer Support: This group meets on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Garden Room. This support group provides education, support, and coping skills for those with cancer and their loved ones. For more information, please call 503-251-6192.

• Friday Forum: Hospice and Surviving Loss: Everyone suffers some loss in our lives, whether it is the loss of a job, health, friends, or spouse through death or divorce. This special session will help to provide you with the tools to deal with this loss and make it through difficult times. This session will be held on Friday, Oct. 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. in Education Center B.

• The Heart Talk Support Group: This group meets on Monday, Oct. 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 432, the Cardiopulmonary Rehab Education Room. The group is led by Sandra Dykes, a registered nurse with extensive experience. The support group not only allows time for group discussions, but also educates members on a wide range of heart-related topics. This group sees everything from CPR lessons to visits from cardio-pulmonary specialists. Sign up today and learn more about your heart. For more information, please call 503-251-6260.

• Smoke-Free Support Group: Rid your life of a smelly, unhealthy habit with the Smoke-Free Support Group. There is no pre-registration necessary to join the group, which meets from 7 to 8 p.m. on Mondays in Conference Room #3.

• Secure Horizons: This workshop will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Education Center B. The workshop educates attendees about the Secure Horizons health plan, Medicare, and how the two work together for maximum coverage.

Midland offers free classes and activities
The Midland branch of the Multnomah County Library, located at 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., offers many free activities for adults and families. Library hours are: Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Monday. In August, weekly events include computer and Internet classes and story times. There will also be many special events. For more information on any of the listed programs or to pre-register for a free class, please call the library at 503-988-5392.

• Story Stop: Listen to stories almost every day. Children newborn to 6 years old and their adults are invited to stop by the library for a short, daily program of fun stories. This program is held on Tuesday through Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

• Book Babies: Storytimes for children newborn to 1 year with adult will be held on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.

• Tiny Tots: Storytimes for children 1 to 2 years with adult will be held Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.

• Toddler Storytime: Storytimes for children aged 2 to 3 years with adult will be held on Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.

• Preschool Storytime: Storytimes for children aged 3 to 6 years with adult will be held on Fridays at 10:15 a.m.

• Grupo Kultura: Enjoy a snappy musical performance by this Pan-Latin group on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 2 to 3 p.m.

• Chilly Willies: Storyteller Christopher Leebrick presents a multicultural mix of fun and slightly spooky tales. This concert is recommended for children 6 and older, and will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m.

• Read to the Dogs: Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to therapy dogs. The dogs and handlers are from the Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital Pet Assisted Therapy Program. Pre-registration is required for this class, which will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3 and Thursday, Oct. 17, both running from 6 to 8 p.m. To pre-register, please call 503-988-5392.

• Teen Read Week: Head to your neighborhood library during Teen Read Week to get up to ten dollars in fines removed from your library card. After filling out a short survey, students sixth grade through high school will receive a limited fine waiver and a coupon good for 25% off at Borders Books and Music stores. Even if you don’t have library fines, students can still fill out the form for the Border’s coupon. Teen Read Week runs from Sunday, Oct. 13 through Sunday, Oct. 20.

• Book Discussion Group: Engage in stimulating conversation about books and get to know your neighbors. Come and exchange perspectives about characters, plot and more! Call for titles. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 7 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 1 to 2 p.m.

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