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Speak up
The Maywood Park City Council wants to hear from all city residents. Because the meetings are agenda lead, the council suggests new items for discussion be submitted in writing to the City Office, 10100 N.E. Prescott St., Maywood Park, OR 97220.
Maywood Park City Council meetings for April will be held on Tuesdays, April 8 and 22. The meetings are scheduled for 7 p.m. on the Maywood Park campus of Mt. Hood Community College, 10100 N.E. Prescott St. Meetings are usually located in room 223. Look for the sign in the front window.
For more information, call the Maywood Park City Council at 503-255-9805.
Making a difference for women since 1921
Soroptimists are women of all ages, cultures and ethnic groups. Members represent a wide array of professions, including doctors, attorneys, teachers, chief executive officers of companies, business owners and government officials.
A Soroptimist is a leader in her community. She believes that by joining with other women and engaging in awareness, advocacy and action in the service of her community and society, she can make the world a better place for humankind.
The Soroptimists of Portland East is the Mid-County chapter that works together to serve less fortunate women and children in the community. This organization blends talents, strengths, and ideas to form a strong network of professionals to imagine and implement projects. They meet every Wednesday at noon in the banquet room of the New Copper Penny Restaurant, 5932 S.E. 92nd Ave. First time attendees are treated to a free lunch.
In addition to membership, you can add your support by playing bingo at the All-Star Bingo Hall, located on the corner of Southeast 146th Avenue and Stark Street.
For more information, call Lisa Ortquist at 503-261-9608, e-mail soroptimistpdxe@hotmail.com, or write to P.O. Box 30657, Portland, OR 97294-3657.
Business mixes with pleasure
Serving Gateway, Glisan Street, Mall 205, Menlo Park, 111th Square, San Rafael and everything in between, The Gateway Area Business Association (GABA) will meet on Thursday, April 10 at 11:45 p.m. at JJ North’s Grand Buffet, 10520 N.E. Halsey St. The special guest speaker will be Richard Alley, CEO of Woodland Park Hospital, giving a dissertation on “The Resurgence of Woodland Park Hospital.”
If your business lies in the above boundaries, join this group, hear Alley’s informative talk and learn about the upcoming fun GABA has planned. May brings a host of Fun-O-Rama events, from the parade and carnival, the community fair and new this year, a golf tournament. You still have time to sign up to help with one of these great community happenings. For more information, call GABA President Fred Sanchez at 503-256-3910.
Fun activities combined with community service
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) is an American institution dedicated to serving local communities. As a member of this order, the Gateway Elks Lodge supports numerous community activities and charitable services.
The Gateway Lodge provides community-recycling facilities for newspaper, used cardboard and clean glass. The newspaper drop box is located east of the Lodge building at 711 N.E. 100th Ave. The glass and cardboard bins are located near the north fence in the overflow parking area.
The Veterans Committee is the hard-working recyclers and they use the proceeds from the sale of recycled material for the benefit of our hospitalized veterans.
Regular lodge meetings are held on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Gateway Lodge.
For information about special events and membership, contact the Lodge at 503-255-6535-email secretary@gatewayelks.org or visit www.gatewayelks.org.
Service above self
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
Rotary club membership represents a cross-section of the community’s business and professional men and women. The world’s Rotary clubs meet weekly and are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds.
The main objective of Rotary is service - in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Rotarians develop community service projects that address many of today’s most critical issues, such as children at risk, poverty, hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and violence. They also support programs for youth, educational opportunities and international exchanges for students, teachers, other professionals, and vocational and career development. The Rotary motto is Service Above Self.
Mid-County is served by two local Rotary chapters. Attend a meeting to learn how you can become involved.
The Northeast Portland Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. every Tuesday in the Refectory Restaurant Banquet Room, 1618 N.E. 122nd Avenue at Halsey Street. For more information, please call Tom Lobingier at 503-252-4036.
The Central East Rotary Club 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.
Dinner and community involvement
The Parkrose Lions Club invites you to attend one of its meetings to find out what the club is all about. They will treat first time attendees to dinner. The April meetings of the Parkrose Lions Club will be Wednesday, April 2 and Wednesday, April 16. The meetings will be held at the Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant, 13816 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Dinner is at 6 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Come find out what activities the Parkrose Lions will be working on to help the Parkrose community. For more information, please call Sterling Leiv at 503-258-1346.
Build your business, laugh and have fun
Parkrose Business Association (PBA) President Gordon Boorse asks members to “come together to network, laugh and have fun and do what we can to make our community better and stronger.”
Not yet a member? Not a problem. You are invited to the next PBA general meeting on Thursday, April 17 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Steamers Restaurant, 8303 N.E. Sandy Blvd. This month’s featured speaker will be Mike Taylor, Superintendent of the Parkrose School District. In the spotlight during the traditional Member Moment will be Liz Lashbrook, of Cascade Athletic Clubs.
This meeting will give members, new and old, the opportunity to get involved in the second annual Rose Festival Cruise-In slated for June 29.
The political process
Whether you’re interested in voter information, civic participation, or current public policy issues such as election reform, campaign finance reform and health care, the League of Women Voters is for you. This nonpartisan political organization encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influence public policy through education and advocacy.
The local chapter of the League meets at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month. The April 19 meeting will be held at the airport Shilo Inn, 11707 N.E. Airport Way. For more information, contact zone chairwoman Artie Johnson at 503-282-8044.
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