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The Memo Calendar is your vehicle to publicize community events. Let your mid-Multnomah County neighbors know about events of interest, meetings, fundraisers and the like. Calendar submissions for the October issue are due Friday, Sept. 14. For best results, e-mail Darlene Vinson at editor@midcountymemo.com. Or mail your editorial submissions to 3510 N.E. 134th Ave., Portland, OR 97230. To leave a phone message, call 503-287-8904. The Mid-county Memo fax number is 503-249-7672.
SCHOOL CORNER
Back to school
While some of the schools in the David Douglas School District have already done so, many will host open house events this month. The schedule follows:
Cherry Park Elementary, 1930 S.E. 104th Ave., Tuesday, Sept. 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Mill Park Elementary, 1900 S.E. 117th Ave., Tuesday, Sept. 11, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Lincoln Park Elementary, 13200 S.E. Lincoln St., Tuesday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Gilbert Heights Elementary, 12839 S.E. Holgate Blvd., Thursday, Sept. 13, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Floyd Light Middle, 10800 S.E. Washington St., Thursday, Sept. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Ron Russell Middle, 3955 S.E. 112th Ave., Thursday, Sept. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
David Douglas High, 1001 S.E. 135th Ave., Thursday, Sept. 13, 5:30 to 6 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center and 6 to 8 p.m. at the high school.
Gilbert Park Elementary, 13132 S.E. Ramona St., Tuesday, Sept. 18, 6 to 8 p.m.
Fir Ridge Campus, 11215 S.E. Market St., Thursday, Sept. 27, 6 to 8 p.m.
Spaghetti at school
Statistics show that students whose parents attend back to school nights and conferences perform better in school. Give your student a boost. Plan to attend the Parkrose High Back to School Night on Wednesday, Sept 26. There will be a free spaghetti feed at 6 p.m., but RSVP for it by Sept. 13. Call 503-408-2650.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m. you can meet your student’s teachers, review student work and projects, learn about course requirements and familiarize yourself with your student’s daily schedule. You will also have a chance to win a family pass to all sporting events and theater performances for the upcoming school year. Childcare will be available.
Parkrose High School is located at 12003 N.E. Shaver St.
ESLA available locally
Free English as a Second Language for Adults classes for Hispanics, Russians and Asians will begin Sept. 25 at the conference room of Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 11560 S.E. Market St. The church is on the Market Street bus route #27.
Classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 2:15 p.m. for adults who can only come in the afternoons and from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. for those available only in the evening.
Classes are limited to eight adults each and will meet for nine weeks.
To learn more, please have someone who speaks English call the office of Gethsemane Lutheran Church at 503-256-1835.
New students invited to MHCC orientation
Students planning to attend Mt. Hood Community College in the fall are invited to a new student orientation session. This half-day event is designed to teach new students how to get the most out of their college experience. The orientation session will provide opportunities to meet new and current students, tour the campus, meet with faculty and advisers, win prizes and learn about college resources.
Family members are also invited to attend a special session designed to explain what kind of support and understanding their student will need to succeed in school.
The new student orientation is set for Tuesday, Sept. 18. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., and orientation runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A free lunch will be provided. Free childcare will be available during orientation. Advance childcare registration is required.
Orientation will be held in the gymnasium at Mt. Hood Community College at 26000 S.E. Stark St. For more information or to register online, visit www.mhcc.edu/fye and select New Student Orientation. To make reservations by phone, call 503-491-6965.
People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD).
Learn to succeed at college
Mt. Hood Community College will again offer its successful HD 100 College Success course this fall, tuition free to all new students. This course is great for students who are making the transition from high school to college or for those who have been out of school for a while.
The course introduces students to strategies for success, including library orientation, educational planning, self-management and working with others in a cooperative environment. Students not only get to meet other students, but also a caring faculty or staff person with whom they can connect throughout their time at the college.
This is a one-credit course which can be used for elective and transfer credit. Classes are available evenings, weekends and before fall term. An extra bonus is a grand prize drawing to be held at the New Student Orientation Day luncheon on Sept. 18. Students who attend the orientation and sign up for HD 100 have a chance to win a full-term tuition waiver for winter 2008, provided they complete the HD 100 course with at least a C grade.
This course has been lauded nationwide for helping students stay in college. For more information on the course, call 503-491-7432 or register online at www.mhcc.edu. You can also register in person at the Student Services Center during the summer from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, or after Labor Day during weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SENIOR RESOURCES
Senior volunteers needed one hour a week
Seniors aged 50 and over are needed to help a child learn to read once a week for an hour. OASIS provides the training and places the volunteer tutors in David Douglas elementary schools. Teaching experience is not necessary.
Besides learning to be better readers, the children learn from the life experiences of their tutors. Tutors do reading and writing activities with their students, listen and share their experiences. Mid-county seniors who would like to know more about becoming tutors can meet the program coordinator, Colleen Shannon, at the Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. For more information please call 503-833-3636.
MEETINGS
Kiwanis meets on Tuesdays
Russellville Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at noon at Russellville Park, Southeast 103rd Avenue and Burnside Street. Call Charlie Ross at 503-252-1570 to learn more or to become part of this community service organization.
Director to host meeting
The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District, which includes all of Multnomah County east of the Willamette River, will hold its regular monthly board of directors meeting on Monday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. at the home of Associate Director Bonnie Hodge in Southeast Portland. Please call 503-222-7645, ext. 100 for directions.
The agenda will include discussion of the upcoming strategic planning meeting, possible dates and venues for the 2007-08 annual meeting, as well as a discussion of a new office space location in executive session and other items of business. For information, please call 503-222-7645, ext. 114.
Lose weight among friends
TOPS is a nonprofit weight loss group for all ages. TOPS OR #213 was established in October of 1964 and is currently welcoming new members. The group meets at Parkrose United Church of Christ, 4715 N.E. 106th Ave., on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
To learn more, contact Cristina Gwynn at 503-254-8488 or TOPSOR213@comcast.net.
Garden club kicks off new season
Flower Lane Garden Club will hold its first meeting of the season on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 10:30 a.m. at Leach Botanical Gardens, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.
This will be an orientation meeting for new members. All are welcome. Lunch will be served at noon.
Contact Isa Hogue at 503-253-4071 if you have questions.
East Precinct Block Captain meeting
There will be a meeting of the East Precinct Block Captains on Wednesday, Sept. 26 in the East Precinct Community Room, 737 S.E. 106th Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m.
The guest speaker will be Sgt. Tommy Hunt of the Portland Police Bureau’s Personnel Division. Hunt will describe the qualifications necessary to become a Portland police officer. He will also explain the process for advancement within the bureau from officer through chief. What does it take to become a sergeant, detective, lieutenant, captain, commander, chief and any position in between?
All members of the community who are concerned about neighborhood livability and crime reduction are encouraged to attend.
CHURCHES
Retreat for women
The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women will offer an annual Day of Recollection on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Our Lady of Peace Retreat House, 3600 S.W. 170th Ave., in Beaverton. The theme for the day will be rejuvenation of faith.
Rev. Charles Zach, pastor at St. Helen Church in Junction City, Ore., will serve as the retreat master. He will also offer Mass at 11:30 a.m.
Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. The retreat will conclude at 3 p.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available.
The $20 registration fee includes lunch. Send your payment to Joan Galles, 109 N.E. 140th Ave., Portland, OR 97230 by Oct. 8 to register.
Should you need additional information, contact Rita Glazebrook at 503-256-5369.
FUNDRAISERS
Dine and save with aid of Russellville Kiwanis
Get an early start on using a new 2008 Entertainment Book. Purchase now and you can use them through Nov. 1, 2008. Books are available for a reduced price of $20 this year. Get your money back with a couple of uses and help Kiwanis serve various community programs, such as SnowCap Community Charities, DayBreak Family Shelter, Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp for Disabled Individuals, Parkrose Little League, Doernbecher Children’s Cancer Program, and many others. Contact Charlie Ross at 503-252-1570 to place an order.
Golf for golf
A golf scramble tournament to benefit the David Douglas High girls’ golf program is set for Saturday, Sept. 29 at Glendoveer Golf Course, Northeast 140th Avenue and Glisan Street. Tee times are available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at $55 per person. Contact Tim Hurley at 503-262-8328 or 503-261-8307 to sign up or to get more information.
Plant sale upcoming
The Villa Garden Club will host a plant sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Tabor Heights Methodist Church, Southeast 61st Avenue and Stark Street. After 2 p.m. all plants will be offered at half price. If you need more information, call Carole Rapp at 503-652-5518.
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