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Family fun at your community center
The East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave., is a busy place. You will surely find something of interest among these offerings. Drop by the center to pick up your copy of the current schedule.
East Portland Halloween Carnival - Saturday, Oct. 30, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Join in for a fun evening of carnival games, face painting and crafts. Tickets are 4 for $1 at the door. Bring two cans of food for the Oregon Food Bank and receive 4 tickets per person for free. Appropriate for preschool and grade school ages with an adult. There will be special games for children under age 4. Wear a costume to march in the parade that ends the carnival with a boo. Fuel yourself with a special Hotdog Dinner (hotdog, chips & soda) for only $3 – available all night long.
If you can volunteer your time or donate prizes call EPCC at 503-823-3450.
Open House a Go-Go – Sunday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wish you could try a class before you commit? Sample from a variety of what is being offered this term, including sports, music, art, dance, fine arts and fitness classes. There’s something for everyone at EPCC. Take as many classes as you want. $3 per person or $5 per family.
Family Night - Oct. 8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Be sure to join in for an evening that features EPCC’s very own instructors and their students demonstrating the talents and skills they’re working on in classes. Hip-hop, ballet, Tae Kwon Do, music and art are some of the highlights of the night. $5 per family.
Sign Language Essentials ( age 6 months to 2 years) – Thursdays, Oct. 14 through Nov. 4 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Explore basic conversation with pre-verbal babies, develop movement symbols applicable to the daily care of your child and deepen a connection few other parents experience. $25 fee.
Teen Night at EPCC
The third Friday of the month, beginning Oct. 15, from 7:30-9 p.m. is Teen Night at East Portland Community Center. Each month is sponsored by a different Middle School and activities may include basketball, trampoline, dances, board game competitions and more.
Cost is $3 per teen and activities are for middle school students only. Parent or guardian must pick up participants by 9:30 after the event has ended. For more information please call Bob at 503-823-3450.
Tae Kwon Do Traditional (age 8 to Senior) – Thursdays, Oct. 21 through Dec. 9 from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
You don’t have to be in great shape to start today! Develop confidence, self-esteem, discipline and respect while improving overall fitness. Work at your own pace and get in shape. $30 ($25 family rate).
Fitness: Kick Start Healthy Habits (age 16 to Senior) – Tuesdays, Oct. 12 through Dec. 14 from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
Develop healthier lifestyle. A forum-style class will get you on the road to wellness. Discover new fitness and nutrition facts, not fads, to last a lifetime. Instructor is certified as an ACE Personal Trainer and as a Lifestyle and Weight Management Trainer. $75 fee.
Movers & Shakers (age 3 to 5) – Fridays, Nov. 5 through Dec. 3 from 3 to 3:40 p.m.
Jump and groove. Discover the world of music and creative movement through rhythms that are sure to please. Radiate in the thrill of dance and let the imagination unwind in this free spirited environment. $18 fee.
MEETINGS
New venue, same dedication
The Columbia View Kiwanis Club has changed meeting places. The group now meets at Courtyard at Russellville at Southeast 103rd Avenue and Burnside Street every Wednesday from noon until 1 p.m. Members invite anyone who wants to be a part of an active service club, serving the needs of people in our community in a variety of ways to drop by for lunch any Wednesday.
Kiwanis collects old cell phones to be recycled, programmed to dial 911, and given free to people who are in abusive situations. You may drop your old cell phones to Courtyard at Russellville or to SnowCAP at Southeast 178th Avenue and Pine Street, one block north of Stark Street.
Stormwater regulations
Once a month the city of Portland Bureau of Development Services hosts a public education, discussion and feedback session focusing on an issue important to residents.
On Friday, Oct. 8 from noon to 1:30 p.m., meet in room 2500-A of the 1900 S.W. 4th Ave. Building to learn how to navigate Portland’s Stormwater Regulations. The presentation will include:
• An overview of Portland’s stormwater regulations for new or re-development
• Effects on the environment: Thought process behind the regulations
• How to use the Stormwater Manual
• How to increase your chances of a successful first round building permit application
• A copy of a free CD of the newly revised Stormwater Management Manual
• A question and answer session with Bureau of Environmental Services Stormwater experts
Bring your lunch and your questions. For additional information call 503-823-7310.
Business fitness
The Parkrose Business Association meets once a month to network, hear from a special guest speaker and share information.
Join them on Thursday, Oct. 21 at Steamers Restaurant, 8303 N.E. Sandy Boulevard, at 11:30 a.m. for a buffet style luncheon. Your cost is $10, which includes desert and gratuity.
Scott Dobson of Cascade Athletic Clubs will step front and center for the Member Moment portion of the meeting. Be on hand to learn about the business of being fit.
Basketball and health care with lunch
This month, a representative from the Portland Trailblazers will be on hand to update the members of the Gateway Area Business Association about the city’s NBA team. GABA members in the field of health care will share new information with fellow members.
Be at JJ North’s Grand Buffet, 10520 N.E. Halsey St., at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14 to hear from these special guests and meet your business neighbors in the Gateway area.
Quality of life and so much more
If you don’t know what neighborhood you live in, or which neighborhood association serves your needs, get in touch the East Portland Neighborhood Office, located at 735 S.E. 106th Ave. 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, Oct. 14 is the date for the next Mill Park Neighborhood Association general membership meeting at Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave. at 6:30 p.m.
A general membership meeting of the Wilkes Community Group will take place on Tuesday, Oct.12 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, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Courtyard at Russellville, 20 S.E. 103rd Ave.
The Parkrose Neighborhood Association will hold a general meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 11100 N.E. Skidmore St.
Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors will have a board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 19 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.
There will be a meeting of the Woodland Park Neighborhood Association on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the East Portland Neighborhood Office, 735 S.E. 106th Ave.
The Russell Neighborhood Association will meet on Thursday, Oct. 21, to discuss neighborhood crime and other factors that reduce the overall quality of life for people living the neighborhood. Agenda topics will include poorly maintained or vacant homes, ways to adapt to the change from home ownership to rentals in some single family areas, car prowl and theft problems, speeding traffic on neighborhood streets, noise pollution, getting city services and other problems. Adjoining neighborhood associations are invited to attend the meeting too, as the problems likely spread beyond Russell boundaries. The professionals at this meeting will help all of us learn to be safer and maintain the quality of life we expect in our neighborhoods. The meeting will take place in Hampton Hall on the campus of Western States Chiropractic College, 2900 N.E. 132nd Ave from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, contact Bonny McKnight at 503-253-6848 or bonnymck@teleport.com.
The general membership of the Glenfair Neighborhood Association is invited to the regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Contact EPNO for location.
SCHOOL CORNER
Principal invites community over for pie
Principal Roy Reynolds will don his apron and serve pie to parents and community members who attend a new fall event at Parkrose High School.
“P.I.E. Night represents the school opening its doors to our Partners In Education,” explained the administrator who is starting his second year at PHS. “We want to have a meaningful conversation with parents and other community members about the future of our school. The pie,” he smiled, “is a reward for their participation.”
Participants will answer three key questions during the event slated for Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. The answers to these questions will influence the school’s annual improvement plan. “These are the kind of questions that parents will know the answers to,” Reynolds says. The P.I.E. Night questions are: What are we currently doing that you would like to see continued? What new ideas should we consider to promote student learning? How can we build and enhance partnerships between our school and community? “I can’t wait to hear what people have to say,” Reynolds concluded.
The Bronco Boosters, the nonprofit organization supporting academics and student activities at PHS is co-sponsoring the forum. Janet Gardner, outgoing Booster president, supports this outreach to parents and the community.
“There are lots of folks with good ideas and we need their support,” she said. “We’ll also have information about joining the Boosters available at P.I.E. Night. There are lots of opportunities to do short term volunteering or become part of the leadership team.” The Boosters meet the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the PHS library.
Used book sale and family night
Browse for used books, enjoy some treats and listen to DJ Robinson play some oldies but goldies.
Shaver Elementary School, 3701 N.E. 131st Place, will host this fun event on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Proceeds will benefit the Shaver Library.
For more information, contact the school at 503-408-2850.
Registration begins for winter athletes
Sanjay Bedi, Parkrose High School’s new athletic director, announces a streamlined process for parents and guardians to get their student-athletes cleared to participate in winter sports. Students should pick up registration packets from the athletic office before coming to the Registration Night on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Families and players will be able to informally meet the coaches for basketball, swimming and wrestling when they bring in physical forms, permission slips, emergency contact cards and their athletics participation fee. Members of the Snow Riders (snowboarding/skiing) Club are also required to register with the athletics department.
Coaches and staff will be in the Student Center to accommodate parents and players dropping off registration materials any time between 5 and 7 p.m.
“We want our athletes to have their physicals and be cleared to start practicing with their teams on the first day of the season,” explains Bedi, who also serves as the varsity volleyball coach and health and PE teacher at PHS. Parents with questions may call Bedi at 503-408-2723.
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