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Herbs classes teach natural health
The Way Herb Shop, 11404 N.E. Halsey St., is offering a series of free classes designed to teach you how herbs can contribute to natural health. All classes will take place at the Herbal Health Center, 829 S.E. 182nd Ave., in Room 101 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. You must register in advance.
On Monday, Oct. 2, learn general herbal information and hear about new products. On Oct. 9 an overview of body systems will be presented. Chinese herbs will be the topic on Oct. 23.
To sign up, contact Dera Iwaniec at The Way Herb Shop, 503-254-1591.
Drop off hazardous waste for free
Free household hazardous waste collection events take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every week (except Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends) between early March and mid-November in many communities across the Portland tri-county area. There are two scheduled in Mid-county this month. The first is at K-Mart, 12350 N.E. Sandy Blvd., on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7. The second will be at Rockwood United Methodist Church, 17805 S.E. Stark St., on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27 and 28.
Household hazardous waste is accepted year round at Metro's two permanent household hazardous waste facilities, Metro Central Station at 6161 N.W. 61st Ave. in Portland and Metro South Station at 2001 Washington St. in Oregon City. Last year, residents disposed of more than 640,000 pounds of hazardous waste at Metro's collection events. Be sure to prepare materials properly. No containers larger than five gallons and no loads more than 35 gallons.
There is no charge to bring your toxic trash to Metro's permanent facilities or community events. The true cost of processing an average load of household hazardous waste is approximately $85. A small portion of your monthly garbage bill goes to help pay for these services. Metro recycles most of what it collects and disposes of the rest in a landfill specifically designed for hazardous waste. Metro recycles latex paint and sells it in one-gallon cans and five-gallon pails. For more information, call Metro Recycling Information at 503-234-3000 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The hearing impaired can call TDD 503-797-1804.
Participate in tour, learn about garden
Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave., features a monthly theme for its Saturday morning public tours. The first Saturday of each month will continue to be the Gardener's Tour, led by Leach Botanical Garden's Garden Steward Scotty Fairchild. Garden volunteers will lead all other Saturday tours at 10 a.m.
In October discover the rainbow of fall colors that make autumn one of Leach Botanical Garden's showiest seasons. In November learn about the value of tall trees and conifers in the garden
While admission is free, your donation of $5 will be accepted. To learn more, contact Nancy Williams at 503-823-1671.
Celebrate the return of salmon
The annual Salmon Festival at Oxbow Regional Park celebrates the return of the fall Chinook salmon to the Sandy River and inspires us to value clean water and healthy watersheds. The festival offers interactive exhibits, nature walks, engaging activities for children, arts and crafts demonstrations, music and storytelling, horse-drawn wagon rides, a salmon barbecue and food court, and the Wy-Kan-Ush-Pum Village hosted by the fishing tribes of the Columbia River Basin. Don't be afraid of those clouds -- the festival is "weatherized" with entertainment, exhibits, children's activities and food areas under cover.
The festival is Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Oxbow Regional Park is located within the Sandy River Gorge, 8 miles east of Gresham. From I-84, take the Troutdale exit 17. Go past the truck stop to the light. Turn right on 257th Avenue, go three miles to Division Street. Turn left onto Division Street. Follow the signs 6.5 miles and turn left. Follow the road to the park.
The cost is $8 per vehicle or $12 per bus. For more information, call 503-797-1850 or visit www.metro-region.org/salmonfestival.
Protect your estate, plan for the future
Attend a free estate planning family workshop on Monday, Oct. 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Montavilla Community Center, 8219 N.E. Glisan St.
Estate planners claim that 80% of families are caught unprepared, unaware that they even have an estate. If you own real or personal property, you do, in fact have an estate and should make plans for the future.
This educational and comprehensive workshop presented by estate planning attorneys will explain available options and give you access to important information about wills and probate, living trusts, health directives, powers of attorney and guardian issues.
To find out more, contact the community center at 503-823-4101 or Devra Augusson at 503-241-1215.
Seminar to promote financial literacy
Learn to break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and move into wealthier living at a free seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. This meeting is open to the public. However seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
To learn more, you can reach Stephanie Luciano at 503-887-9963 or coach@coachstephanie.com.
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
Regular meetings yield positive results
Our neighborhood associations hold regular meetings to address residents' concerns. The East Portland Neighborhood Office can help you determine which association serves you. EPNO has settled into new digs at 1017 NE 117th Ave. The Web address is epno@epno.org or you can call 503-823-4550. October meetings and events are listed below.
The Montavilla Community Center, 8219 N.E. Glisan St., is the site of the Monday, Oct. 9, meeting of the Montavilla Community Neighborhood. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.
The Centennial Community Association general meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. in Room 65 at Harold Oliver Intermediate School, 15840 S.E. Taylor St.
The 82nd Avenue "Avenue of Roses" Committee meets on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at Vestal School, 161 N.E. 82nd Ave.
On Tuesday, Oct. 17, the Mill Park Neighborhood Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave.
The Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors board will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St.
Be at our Savior Lutheran Church, 11100 N.E. Skidmore St., at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17 for the Parkrose Neighborhood Association general membership meeting.
Members of the Argay Neighborhood Association board will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at Portland Fire Training Station 2, 4800 N.E. 122nd Ave.
A general membership meeting of the Russell Neighborhood Association is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. Check with EPNO for the location.
The Glenfair Neighborhood Association will meet at Glenfair Elementary School, 15300 N.E. Glisan St., on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.
Sacramento Elementary School, 11400 N.E. Sacramento St., is the site of the Woodland Park Neighborhood Association meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.
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