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Community School
David Douglas SUN/Community School, located at Alice Ott Middle School, 12500 S.E. Ramona St., will offer evening classes for youth and adults this fall. Portland Parks & Recreation, Multnomah County and David Douglas School District sponsor the classes. These classes are open to everyone. There will be no classes on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 or Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25.
• Beginning Dance - Ages 6 to 8, Thursdays, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., Oct. 14 through Dec. 2. $5 fee.
• Dance - Hip Hop - Ages 9 to11, Thursdays, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Oct. 14 through Dec. 2. $5 fee.
• Tae Kwon Do - Fast Kicks - Ages 8 to11, Thursdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Oct. 14 through Dec. 2. $5 fee.
• Radio Drama on the Air - Ages 1 to13, Thursdays, 4 to 5 p.m., Oct. 21 through Dec. 2. $24 fee.
• Cartooning - Ages 8 to 11, Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m., Oct. 13 through Nov. 17. No classes Oct. 27 or Nov. 11. $5 fee.
• Music - Guitar Individual Lessons - Please call 823-2279 to schedule private 30-minute lessons. $54 for 4 weeks.
• Music - Piano - Please call 823-2279 to schedule private 30-minute lessons. $56 for 4 weeks.
• Sign Language for Infants - Ages 6 months to 2 years, Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 21 through Nov. 18. $20 fee.
• Yoga for beginning and continuing students - Adults - Tuesdays, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 to Dec. 14, $45 fee. Thursdays, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 to Dec. 16, $38 fee.
• Spanish - Conversational for beginning adults - Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Oct. 12 to Nov. 30, $40 fee
• Swing & Latin Dance - includes swing, salsa, mambo, cha-cha - Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., Oct. 19 to Dec. 7. $32 fee.
• Meditation - Learn breathing styles, guided techniques - Tuesdays, 7:45 to 9:15 p.m., Oct. 19 to Nov. 6. $25 fee.
• Home Buying Made Simple - Gain knowledge & information for home buying and selling - Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26. Free.
• Water Conservation Workshop - Workshop provides information on detecting and repairing leaks. Water conservation materials worth $25. Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Nov. 16. Free.
For questions, to receive information in the mail, or to register for classes, please call the SUN/Community School at 503-823-2279.
Among the offerings of the Parkrose SUN Community School at Parkrose High School, 12003 N.E. Shaver St., are those listed below. Full course descriptions can be found online at www.PortlandParks.org and are in printed parks guides (SUN Community Schools - Fall 2004) available in the main office or in the Parks office, Room L2, of PHS. Local libraries and community centers also stock parks guides.
Family Night (Varied games, puzzles and crafts) - All ages, Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 11 through Nov. 29. Free
• Parkrose Walking Track - All ages. Monday through Friday, 6 to 7 a.m. and 3 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. through 3 p.m. September through June. Free. Open to the community, in the balcony of the high school gym. Closed Sundays and PHS varsity game nights.)
• English Language Learning - Ages 14 and up. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., October through December. $5 one time fee. Please call for specific dates.
• Sign Language Essentials - Ages 6 months to 2 years. Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m., Oct 11 through Nov. 1. $25 fee.
• Theatre - I Love A Mystery - Ages 11 to 14. Wednesdays, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Oct. 13 through Dec. 1. $5 fee.
• Babysitting Skills - American Red Cross - Ages 11 to 15. Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Oct. 8. $34 fee.
• Jewelry - Artisan Seedcrafting - Ages 14 and up. Thursdays, 6 to 8:00 p.m., Oct. 14 through Nov. 4. $30 fee.
• First Aid Standard American Red Cross - Ages 14 and up. Wednesdays, Oct. 13, 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Oct. 20, 6 to 8 p.m. Meets Oregon Teachers and Practices Commission requirements. Valid for 1 year.
• AARP 55 Alive (Driver Safety Program) - Ages 55 and up. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 27 and 28, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. $10 fee to AARP.
• Digital Camera Buying Basics - Ages 55 and up. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 3 and 4, 3:30 to 5 p.m. $6 fee. First day classroom discussion, second day will meet at Best Buy.
For additional information and specific room assignments, check the website or contact site manager, Trevor Todd at 503-408-2640.
Binnsmead Middle School SUN Community School program in partnership with IRCO/Asian Family Center is offering a free English as a Second Language class for Asian parents. The ESL class will cover topics such as survival English, introduction to various local programs and services, and other topics suggested by the participants. The class will also offer a 30-minute introduction to computers at each session to show participants how to use computers and the Internet.
The ESL class will be held every Monday and Wednesday from Oct. 4 to Nov. 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Binnsmead Middle School library, 2225 S.E. 87th Ave., north of Division St. Binnsmead Middle School is accessible by TriMet Bus No. 4. For more information, please contact Lyn Tan at 503-577-2159. Non-English speakers can register with Joanne Lau (Cantonese) or Chong Huynh (Vietnamese) at 503-235-9396.
Student progress
Parent conferences will be Thursday, Oct. 28 from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Parkrose High School, 12003 N.E. Shaver St.
Parental involvement is an important aspect of student achievement. Demonstrate to your child that you care about his or her progress.
To find out more, contact the school at 503-408-2600.
SENIOR RESOURCES
Lunch on a field trip
The public is invited to join the Sounding Board for Widows an Widowers on Monday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. to view slides from trip to Norway taken by member Helen Long. The presentation will be held at Central Lutheran Church, 1820 N.E. 21st Ave. in Portland. For additional information, call Long at 503-774-1717.
On Monday, Oct. 25, the group will meet once again at Central Lutheran Church, at 1 p.m. for a luncheon outing to Sauvie Island. The trip will cost $8. The Rose Center will provide transportation. A no host lunch will be chosen from the menu for an additional charge. Make your reservation early with Phyllis Griffey at 503-775-5994.
Senior health fair
The public is invited to this free event at Firwood Gardens, 819 N.E. 122nd Ave. on Friday, Oct. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. Information and free testing will be available for oxygen tanks, hearing aides, emergency response, podiatry, in-home care and more.
Tours of this residential care facility will be available all day.
For more information, call 503-252-0085.
Share your love of reading
Adults age 50 and over are invited to become OASIS Intergenerational Reading Tutors. The program is in need of more volunteers in the elementary schools. Free training, tutor supplies and monthly tutor support meetings are provided. Tutors are matched with a child in grade 1-3 and tutor an hour a week during the school year. Choose the school most convenient for you.
For more information please call 503-833-3636
Aphasia care-giver and survivor group forming
Portland State University Speech and Hearing Science Department has formed an aphasia self-help group for adults with aphasia and their family members here in Mid-Multnomah County. Aphasia is an impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write. Aphasia is always due to injury to the brain-most commonly from a stroke, particularly in older individuals. But brain injuries resulting in aphasia may also arise from head trauma, from brain tumors or from infections.
The group is for families in the Portland metro area. The focus will be to foster improved communication and participation within the community. Members should be at least 18 years old, able to provide their own transportation and be at least 3 months past the onset of aphasia.
Meetings are held in the Luther Lodge at the Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1700 N.E. 132nd Ave. on alternate Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. There is no cost.
For more information call Lisa Dubitsky, the group facilitator, at 503-245-2410 or via e-mail at lisa_dubitsky@yahoo.com.
FUNDRAISERS
Homecoming spaghetti dinner
David Douglas High School will host its 21st annual Homecoming Spaghetti Dinner, featuring spaghetti provided by The Old Spaghetti Factory. Your will enjoy good food, a raffle, music and more.
The dinner will be held Friday, Oct. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the South Building cafeteria, 1500 S.E. 130th Ave. General admission is $6.50, $4.50 for children 12 and under or seniors 65 and over.
The Hospitality CAM students put on the dinner as an in-school business experience and a fundraiser for educational field trips and class supplies.
After the dinner, you are invited to take in the homecoming football game to support the David Douglas Scots against Central Catholic.
For more information, contact Bette Cameron at 503-261-8307.
International Carnival: A celebration for IRCO youth
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization extends a community wide invitation to its International Carnival to be held on Oct.15. Safeway, Inc. and Western Union sponsor the lively and colorful event.
The evening will feature displays from IRCO's youth programs, a keynote address from an IRCO Youth Program participant, international cuisine like only IRCO can bring together, raffle packages and live cultural entertainment.
Set for Friday, Oct. 15 at IRCO Community Center, 10301 N.E. Glisan St., the evening begins with a no-host bar from 5:30 to 6:30, followed by the dinner program from 6:30 to 10. Tickets are $85 per person.
IRCO is known for the services it provides to the refugee and immigrant families in our community. This year, IRCO hopes to be able to share the energy of its youth and youth programs with its neighbors.
Join this celebration in honor of IRCO’s commitment to help refugees and immigrants achieve self-sufficiency and become contributing members of our society.
For more event information or for tickets to the dinner program, please call 503-234-1541 or visit the Web site at www.irco.org.
Spaghetti dinner
The Gateway Elk’s Lodge No. 2411 15th Annual Community Charity Spaghetti Dinner will be held at the Gateway Elk’s Lodge located at 711 N.E. 100th Ave. on Sunday, Nov. 7, from noon to 6 p.m.
The funds from this dinner are used to support various youth activities within the greater Gateway community, including Scout recognition awards, scholarships for graduating high school seniors, annual co-ed free throw contest, drug free graduation parties, Meadowood Springs Speech and Hearing Camp for children located in Pendleton, the Elk’s Children’s Eye Clinic in the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health Sciences University and an annual donation of 300 Christmas food baskets.
Held in conjunction with the Gateway Elkettes Christmas Bazaar, this all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be served to adults for $6, children under 12 for $3. Children under 3 are free.
Gateway Elks is celebrating its 35th anniversary as a Gateway community neighbor and is reaching out to members and friends to join them in a day of friendship and good food.
For more information, contact Gene Spina at genespina@comcast.net or 503-255-0233.
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