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Have a fundraiser you would like to announce or a special event or a group meeting you would like the community to know about? We want to hear about it, and publish it in our Calendar on a space-available basis. We prefer e-mailed submissions sent editor@midcountymemo.com Gateway
Area Business Association meets This
month the Gateway Area Business Association (GABA) will hold their
general meeting on Thursday, Nov. 8 at JJ North's Grand Buffet, 10520
N.E. Halsey St, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
November's guest speaker will be Omar Marquez, from Morgan
Stanley financial firm. Marquez
will be discussing estate planning, various types of investments, and
the state of the market. For
more information, please call President Bruce Altizer at 503-261-1575. Support
the community and have some fun The
Columbia View Kiwanis meet every Wednesday at noon to discuss and
implement ways to support charitable organizations, such as Snow-CAP,
Loaves and Fishes, and many others.
The meetings have a different program each week, often with guest
speakers. The Columbia View
Kiwanis also have a bingo game in their weekly meetings. Don't
leave government to the The
League of Women Voters is a non-partisan group dedicated to encouraging
the participation of regular citizens in government and to influencing
public policy through advocacy and education.
The
local chapter meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at the
Shilo Inn at the Airport, located at 11707 N.E. Airport Way. On
Saturday, Nov. 17 come and find out what you can do to make a
difference. For more
information, please call zone chairwoman Artie Johnson at 503-282-8044. Elders
in Action commission meeting The
Elders in Action commission advises local public officials and the
Department of Aging and Disability Services on issues that affect local
seniors. They focus on
legislation involving transportation for homebound seniors, housing,
nutrition and health care. The
commission has been a strong voice for seniors for over thirty years.
They have influenced public policy to improve quality of life for
seniors and people with disabilities.
The
Elders in Action Commission invites interested citizens to join them on
Wednesday, Nov. 21 from 12:30 to 3 p.m., at the Williams Plaza, 2041
N.W. Everett St., #805 in Portland.
Come and hear guest speaker Lydia Lissman, the Assistant Director
of Oregon Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities.
This
meeting will also include a "Let's Talk, Where do we Grow from
Here?" discussion with METRO about the expansion of the urban
growth boundary which will allow the commission members to share their
thoughts and ideas. For
more information about the meeting or about Elders in Action, please
call 503-823-5269. Early
risers - make good use of your time The
Mall 205 Early Risers Kiwanis Club meets every Thursday morning at 7
a.m. This service club is
part of the Kiwanis International, and supports such organizations as
Snow-CAP and the East Portland Community Center.
Next Thursday, come on down to the Old Country Buffet in Plaza
205, at 10542 S.E. Washington St, and help make our world a better
place. Parkrose
Business Association meets On
Thursday, Nov. 15, the Parkrose Business Association (PBA) will meet and
hear Peter Finley Fry, Land Use Planning and Design Consultant.
Come to Steamers Restaurant from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch
and information. Also,
don't miss this month's "Member Moment": Joe Rossi of Rossi
Farms. Steamers is located
on the corner of N.E. 82nd Ave. and Sandy Blvd. There will also be a
board meeting held in the same location on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7 a.m.
For more information, please call Executive Director William
Warren at 503-493-2215. Conquer
those butterflies in your stomach Want
to learn to speak in front of others without feeling red-faced?
The Toastmasters International group promotes communication and
leadership skills in a supportive environment.
The Columbia Center chapter of Toastmasters meets every Monday at
12:05 p.m. in the Columbia Center, 17650 N.E. Sandy Blvd.
Join in and conquer your fears.
For more information, please call David Hattery at 503-401-3777. Retired
Educators meeting The
East Multnomah County Retired Educators Association meets in order to
promote participation in community activities, especially local school
programs. The next meeting
will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 22 in the Refectory, 1618 N.E.
122nd Ave. For more
information, call BettyAnne Mosen at 503-760-3958. Business
Association meets The
82nd and Foster Business Association will meet at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday,
Nov. 13 for lunch. Meet the
other business owners in your area at this month's meeting held at the
Copper Penny Restaurant, on the corner of S.E. 92nd Ave. and Foster Rd.
For more information, please call Nancy Chapin at 503-788-0412. Retired
Federal Employees meeting The
Rose City Chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal
Employees will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Monday, Nov. 12 at
10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room of the Oregon Baptist Retirement Homes,
1825 N.E. 108th Ave. With
the open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program upon
us, this month's program will feature a discussion of the options and
and a questiona nd answer session on retiree's health insurance.
All federal retirees and their spouses are invited.
For more information, please call Lee Ayer 503-253-3358, or Don
Paape 503-557-5156. Take
part in your school Ever
wonder how you can help your child's school improve?
Share your ideas and opinions with the school board, or just
observe how they go about governing your local schools.
Board meetings for November are listed below: „David
Douglas School Board meets Thursday, Nov. 1, and Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7
p.m. in the David Douglas District Office Boardroom, located at 1500
S.E. 130th Ave. For more
information, please call 503-252-2900. „Parkrose
School Board meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, and Monday, Nov. 26 in
rooms L13 and L14 at the Parkrose High School Community Center, 12003
N.E. Shaver St. For more
information, please call 503-408-2100. There is a regularly scheduled
period for public comment during each board meeting.
The board meeting will be aired on television every Thursday and
Saturday at 2 p.m. on Channel 27. Join
in spending your time on something worthwhile The
Mid-county Rotary Clubs are service organizations that have many irons
in the fire. Among the
beneficiaries are a housing project called Habitat for Humanity,
numerous scholarships, and International Polio Plus - a project to
eradicate polio. There are
two local chapters, whose meetings are listed below. „The
Central East Rotary meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday in the Ringside East
Restaurant, 14021 N.E. Glisan St. For
more information, please call Teresa Platts at 503-253-7569. „The
Northeast Portland Rotary meets at 12:15 p.m. every Tuesday in the
Refectory Banquet Room, 1618 N.E. 122nd Ave at Halsey St.
For more information, please call Tom Lobingier at 503-252-4036. Parkrose
Masonic Lodge meeting The
Parkrose Masonic Lodge is a group dedicated to helping charitable causes
and youth. If you would
like to help out, attend a meeting to find out more.
There will be two meetings in November, both held at 7:30 p.m. at
the Parkrose Masonic Temple, at 4812 N.E. 102nd Ave.
The first meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 12 and the second
meeting will be on Monday, Nov. 26.
For more information, please call Jim McAfee 503-257-9027. Recycle
for school The
Parkrose High Bronco Boosters hold a beer and soda can and bottle drive
on the first Saturday of every month to raise money for Parkrose High
School. Some of the goals
are field trips, scholarships, and many other student needs.
The Boosters will be in the East parking lot of Parkrose High
School, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3.
Every nickel goes to the students!
For more information, please call Sharon Mershon at 503-252-7139. Near
friends for the nearsighted Join
a companionable group of neighbors in a low-vision support group in the
Parkrose area. This group
is lead by Deborah Rowe, a grandmother who has been steadily losing her
sight since she was 16. The
group meets the second Wednesday of each month to discuss ways to cope
with sight loss, and to share stories.
Learn ways to keep yourself self-sufficient, so there is no need
to ask the help of strangers. If
you have someone in your life that has vision problems and you would
like to learn how to help them, this group also welcomes you.
On Wednesday, Nov. 14, come to the Parkrose High School Library,
12003 N.E. Shaver St., from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. and join the discussion.
If you are interested in joining or would like to learn more,
please call 503-255-3533. Tired
of hearing those airplanes overhead? Don't
just cover your ears - make a difference.
There are two groups working to actually change things.
The
Port of Portland-sponsored Citizen's Noise Advisory Committee (CNAC)
will be meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8.
The public is invited, so come to the Commission room in the Port
of Portland building downtown, at 121 N.W. Everett St. to educate
yourself and express your opinion.
Each meeting includes time for public comment.
For more information about CNAC or the Noise Abatement Office,
please call 503-460-4100. The
Airtraffic Issues Roundtable (AIR) is sponsored by the City of Portland,
and meets on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 1221 S.W. 4th St. You
can also voice your complaints when the plane flies over.
When you hear a plane zooming overhead, call 503-460-4100, and
give the time and your address. Let
your voice be heard over the roar of the planes. Maywood
Park City Council meeting Maywood
Park residents have a chance to affect the decisions that are made for
them by the Maywood Park City Council.
Don't like all the construction, or some other measure that
affects your home? The
best chance you have to do something about it is before it is
implemented - while it is still being discussed in the City Council.
Stand up and let your voice be heard by the government: it is one
of the most fundamental rights granted to us as Americans.
Find
out what upcoming plans are for your neighborhood - attend a Maywood
Park City Council meeting in room 223 at the Maywood Park campus of Mt.
Hood Community College, located at N.E. 102nd Ave. and N.E. Prescott St.
Look for the sign in the front window. There
will be a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 6, and Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.
For more information, please call 503-255-9805.
Or if you have a concern (maybe even with a few potential
solutions), you can write your council members at 10100 N.E. Prescott
St., Maywood Park, OR, 97220. The
Council will also be holding a City Ordinance meeting on Monday, Nov. 5,
at 7 p.m. in the same location. Dave
Thompson, the new Nuisance Control Officer, will be present to answer
questions. For more
information on the City Ordinance meeting, please call Barb White at
503-257-5727. Make
your neighborhood a better place Neighborhood
meetings are a great way to get involved, know what is going on, and
make a difference for yourself and your community.
They provide an opportunity to discuss and solve community
issues, and improve the neighborhood through activities such as cleanups
and tree plantings. Neighborhood
associations make your neighborhood more exciting through
community-organized events and celebrations. Chances are there is one in
your neighborhood that you didn't even know about.
Now that you do - go check it out!
For general East Portland Neighborhood Office information, please
call EPNO at 503-823-4550. „The
Argay Neighborhood Association meets Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 7 to 8:30
p.m. at the Shaver Elementary School Cafetorium, 3701 N.E. 131st Place.
Elections are the hot item on the agenda, which also includes a
guest speaker. For more
information, please call Sandy Nelson at 503-254-1984.
„Glenfair
Neighborhood Association meets on Thursday, Nov. 22 at Glenfair School,
15300 N.E. Glisan St., at 7 p.m. For
more information, please call Stephen Jenkevice at 503-661-1308. „The
Hazelwood Neighborhood Association will have a general meeting on
Monday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the East Precinct Community Room, 737
S.E. 106th Ave. „The
Mill Park Neighborhood Association meets on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Mill
Park Elementary, 1900 S.E. 117th Ave at 7 p.m.
For more information, please call Rosemarie Opp at 503-253-5491.
„The
Parkrose Neighborhood Association will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 6:30
p.m. in St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 11229 N.E. Prescott St.
„The
Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors will hold a board meeting on
Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. in Sacramento School, 11400 N. E. Sacramento
St. This is an open meeting
but is a working session of the board.
For more information, please call Carol Williams, 503-255-9596 or
Grace Fitzgerald, 503-254-3767. „Russell
Neighborhood Association meets next on Thursday, Nov. 15 in Russell
Elementary School, 2700 N.E. 127th Ave, at 7 p.m.
For more information, please call Bonny McKnight at 503-253-6848. Who
says there's no such thing as a free lunch? The
Parkrose Lions Club invites you to attend their meeting and find out
what they are all about. Join
them and they will treat you to dinner.
The November meetings of the Parkrose Lions Club will be
Wednesday, Nov. 7 and Wednesday, Nov.
21. The meetings
will be held at the Royal Garden Restaurant, 13816 N.E. Sandy Blvd.
The meeting begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Come find out what activities the Parkrose Lions will be working
on to help the Parkrose Community this month.
For more information, please call Kyle Ziegler at 503-254-7035. The
Lions club is also joining other non-profit organizations in selling
tickets to the "Magical Night of Giving": a private night of
shopping and savings with exclusive discounts available at the Lloyd
Center, Oregon's biggest mall. There
will be entertainment for the whole family, door prizes, and even free
gift-wrap. Ticket
proceeds to this event are donated to the non-profit organization from
which you make your purchase. Come
with your ticket on Sunday, Nov. 18 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. to be part of
this festive evening and support Parkrose Lions Club.
For further information or to purchase the $5 tickets, contact
Don Green at 503-252-5288. Indoor
Gardening Club If
you are a gardener with indoor plants, or would like to learn to become
one, visit the next meeting of the Indoor Gardening Club.
Every meeting includes a potluck dinner.
Meetings may also include field trips, special guest speakers,
and plant exchanges, as well as a lot of information about different
kinds of indoor plants. The
next meeting of the Indoor Gardening Club will be at noon on Sunday,
Nov. 25 at 15893 N.E. Holladay St.
For more information, please call Charlotte Smith at
503-771-5762. Review
of neighborhood guidelines begins A
taskforce of neighborhood leaders - the Guidelines, Review, Empowerment,
and Assessment Taskforce (GREAT) - has begun the yearlong process of
reviewing the guidelines that set forth the roles and responsibilities
for neighborhood organizations. GREAT
will meet twice a month to discuss individual's access to the
neighborhood system, the operation of the associations and coalitions,
and their relationships with the Office of Neighborhood Associations.
The
public is welcome to come to the meetings and make short comments during
the public comment agenda time. Written
comments are also encouraged. The
meetings will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday
of each month. So on
Tuesday, Nov. 13 and Tuesday, Nov. 27, attend the meetings in the
Lovejoy room of City Hall, 1221 S.W. 4th Ave.
You can also receive minutes and agendas by contacting Brian Hoop
at 503-823-3075, TTY 503-823-6868, or visiting www.myportlandneighborhood.org. African
Violet Society meets Love
African Violets? Portland
has just the club for you - the African Violet Society, a group that can
teach you everything you ever wanted to know about growing African
Violets. Meetings often
include guest speakers, workshops, or slide shows featuring different
violets. The
African Violet Society will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24 at
Tabor Heights Methodist Church, 6161 S.E. Stark St.
For more information, please call Charlotte Smith at
503-771-5762. Get
involved in the government Each
of us has a chance to participate in the governing of Multnomah County.
The Board of Commissioners affects many areas of policy,
including community health measures, housing project funding, and many
other issues. You can also
air your concerns - citizens who sign up at the start of the meeting are
allowed commentary on any issue for three minutes per citizen.
All
meetings take place in Boardroom 100 of the Multnomah County Building at
501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. Meetings
take place at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday morning, and other times as
necessary. For more
information call Deb Bogstad at 503-988-3277 or visit the web site at
www.co.multnomah.or.us/cc/index.html. Help
care for our earth and water Every
month we have the opportunity to learn about the condition of Portland's
lifeblood - our water. The
East Multnomah County Soil and Water Conservation Board is an elected
board that meets in a forum open to the public.
Join them for their next meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12.
This meeting will be held at 2115 S.E. Morrison St. (S.E. 20th
Ave. and Morrison St.) in the Commons room on the second floor
(ring the doorbell around the southeast corner).
For more information or to arrange handicap access, call
503-231-2270 ext. 100. Learn
about world affairs Soroptimist
International is the world's largest classified organization for
executive and professional women. Soroptimists
have 100,000 members in 119 countries throughout the world.
With more than 50, 000 members in 21 countries, Soroptimist
International of the Americas is the largest of the four federations of
Soroptimist International. For
November, the topic for the meetings will be Culture and Peace.
On Wednesday, Nov. 28, there will be a guest speaker on
international relations. If
you are a professional woman who would like to make a difference, call
503-255-7094, email soroptimistpdxe@hotmail.com, or write to P.O. Box
30657, Portland, OR 97294-3657.
First timers get treated to lunch, so come learn about this group
and enjoy a good meal. Come
join in: meetings are held every Wednesday at noon in the banquet room
of the New Copper Penny Restaurant, located on the corner of S.E. 92nd
Ave. and Foster Rd. Opportunity
to assist others and enjoy yourself The
Gateway Elks, Lodge #2411 helps support many charitable causes through
the support and volunteerism of their membership. But membership in the
Elks also grants access to the many members-only events that the Elks
hold. The Gateway Elks will
also continue with their regular lodge meetings, every Thursday at 7
p.m. at the Lodge, 711 N.E. 100th Ave.
The
Elks are a service organization and run several ongoing fundraisers to
help deserving local organizations, including a paper recycling drop-box
in the Lodge parking lot that anyone can use to donate recyclable paper.
All proceeds from recycled paper go to the Youth Activities Fund,
supporting groups such as Boy Scout troops.
Elks
also support a colored glass and cardboard recycle program that they
encourage the public to donate to.
The glass and cardboard recycle donation area is on the north
side of the Lodge in the RV parking lot.
Every
Tuesday, a Vets Recycle committee recycles what has been donated,
raising money to support vets in hospitals.
The money goes to everything from buying toiletries to prize
money for bingo games. If
you are interested in being a part of charitable projects such as these,
consider joining the Elks - the club welcomes both men and women.
For more information, please call 503-255-6535. Learn
about your computer with free classes Learn
more about using your computer with a series of free one-day courses
offered at the Maywood Park campus of Mt. Hood Community College.
These courses are open to the public and no registration is
necessary. To attend, just
come to the Self-Paced Learning Center at the Maywood Park Campus, 10100
N.E. Prescott St. on the day of the class.
The following classes all take place between noon and 1 p.m.: „How
to Buy a Computer: Learn the key questions and terms you need to know in
order to find the right computer for you.
Class will be held Tuesday, Nov. 20. „Maintaining
Your Computer: Every
computer requires regular maintenance and upkeep to function properly
for any extended period of time. This
class offers tips to maintain your computer, and will be offered on
Tuesday, Nov. 20. „Using
Email Effectively: This class will teach you what you need to get
started using email, including the differences between email programs,
accessing free email, using the address book, and sending attachments.
This class will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16. For
more information about any of these classes, please call the Self-Paced
Learning Center at 503-491-6122. Montavilla
Kiwanis Clubs meetings The
Montavilla Kiwanis is a service organization, part of the International
Kiwanis Club. They support
many local and international causes.
The Montavilla chapter meets at 12:10 p.m. every Tuesday in the
Chinese Village Restaurant and Lounge, 520 S.E. 82nd Ave.
For more information, please call Diane Lawrence at 503-289-6427. Learn
to save money and energy The
Community Energy Project will be holding two free workshops in November.
To register for either one, please call 503-284-6827. Water
Conservation Workshop: Learn how to take control of your water and sewer
bills. This workshop
provides information on how to detect and repair leaks, water
conservation ideas in and around your home, plus details on Portland's
incredible water system. Each Portland household receives an
instructional workbook and a free kit of materials worth $25.
This workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov.
7, in the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. Weatherization
Workshop: Don't let your heating bills take you hostage.
Take action and weatherize!
Come to a workshop and learn how to save energy through material
installation, behavioral changes and simple maintenance around your
home. Both homeowners and
renters are welcome. Qualified
participants receive a free kit of materials worth $150.
Help
plan the future of our parks Portland
Parks & Recreation will be hosting a series of Open Houses in
November to get input on how 20-years worth of planned park and park
facility improvements should be sorted into funding categories for 0-5
years, 5-10 years and 10-20 years.
This 20-year list of projects was developed to accomplish the
goals and objectives of the Parks 2020 Vision Plan, adopted by City
Council in July. Projects
include new and renovated community centers, aquatic centers, park
acquisitions, park improvements, trails and trailheads, sport fields and
more. There
will be a short presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 28, every 45 minutes
from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., followed by Q&A, displays and feedback
activities. The open house
will be held at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave.
For information on this meeting, contact Mary Rose Navarro with
Portland Parks & Recreation at 503-823-5589. The
open houses will be a follow-up to the "Portland Improvements
Constructing Livable Neighborhoods" meetings that begin in October
and highlight currently funded improvement projects for many city
bureaus. Make
a difference to Gateway The
Opportunity Gateway Program Advisory Committee (PAC) helps to guide
projects in the Gateway area, such as the planned conversion of the Mall
205 area. They are in
charge of monies dedicated to parks, landscaping, transportation, and
many other projects. This month's meeting will be held on Wednesday,
Nov. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Portland Adventist Medical Center,
10123 S.E. Market St., in the Education Center, Rooms A and B.
For more information, please call Laurel Schweitzer at
503-823-3193. Experience
the magic of storytelling Multnomah
County Libraries will be presenting the Tapestry of Tales Family
Storytelling Festival. This
festival includes performances by ten renowned storytellers performing
in a variety of styles. Attend
a family Tapestry of Tales matinee geared towards all ages at the
Midland branch, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave on Saturday, Nov. 3.
The Tapestry of Tales will include three storytelling
performances, starting at 11 a.m. First
to perform will be David Novak, a gifted Master Storyteller who enhances
his stories with a bag of tricks. His
fluid voice can become a dozen different characters in his completely
original stories. All of
his tales are either entirely inventions of his imagination, or original
adaptations of classic fables and myths.
Among his other skills are mime and circus techniques, which can
turn everyday objects and simple props into magical items. Next
on the stage will be Antoinette Botsford, a professional storyteller
with a Ph.D. from UCLA. Botsford's
stories come from her French Canadian/Metis heritage, a rich source for
interesting stories. She
has traveled widely, telling stories in 14 states and eight countries. Final
performance of the afternoon will be Anne-Louise Sterry.
She has many talents including storytelling, singing, and the
ability to engage audiences of all ages.
Her stories reflect her diverse background and her compelling
sense of humor. Come see
this storyteller who performs not for her audience, but with them. For
more information, please call the Midland Library at 503-988-5392, or
Multnomah County Libraries at 503-988-5402. Want
fries with that? Thursday,
Nov. 15 is your child's chance to order a burger from their parent or
principal. The parents and
staff at Prescott Elementary have volunteered to work at McDonalds for
"McTeacher's Night". Half
of the proceeds made during the night, from 5 to 8 p.m. will be donated
to Prescott Elementary. This
is a fun way to have dinner and contribute to the school.
On Thursday, Nov. 15, come to the McDonalds on N.E. Airport Way
between 5 and 8 p.m. For
more information, please call Prescott Elementary at 503-408-2150. See
the night sky in a whole new way Most
of us don't even notice the vast patterns of stars that is the night
sky. But that can all
change soon. "Splendors
of the Night Sky", presented by Mt. Hood Community College,
features prominent constellations and planets in fall skies.
State-of-the-art images from the Hubble space telescope will be shown as
part of this live, 45-minute presentation. Showings
are Saturday, Nov. 3, at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4, at 2
p.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and admission is
$1. The Sky Theater is located beneath the library and is wheelchair
accessible. Children are welcome. Custom
planetarium programs are also available. For more information contact
Planetarium Director Doug McCarty at 503-491-7297.
People requiring accommodations due to a disability should
contact the MHCC Disability Services office prior to the event at
503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD). Watch
out for The Wicked Witch of the West Ride
a tornado to magical Emerald City with the Portland Christian High
School Performing Arts Department as they present the stage adaptation
of "The Wizard of Oz". There
will be an impressive collection of talented actors drawn from all three
of The Portland Christian School campuses, K-12. The
performance will include exciting visual effects, artistic sets,
fantastic costumes, live orchestra music, and beautiful songs.
"The Wizard of Oz" will be the sixth production under
director Linda Highman. Each
year more challenging productions have been chosen as the department
learns with experience, and this year promises to be the best yet.
There
will be five evening performances at 7:30 p.m. and two matinees at 3
p.m. held in the Portland Christian High School cafeteria, 12425 N.E.
San Rafael St. Tickets are
$8, and are available at the door.
Cost for students with student ID is $5.
For more information, please call 503-256-3960.
Performance dates are as follows: „Evening
performance on Thursday, Nov. 8. „Evening
performance on Friday, Nov. 9. „Evening
and matinee performances on Saturday, Nov. 10. „Evening
performance on Friday, Nov. 16. „Evening and matinee performances on Saturday, Nov. 17. |