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SCHOOL CORNER
Can collection continues
Parkrose Bronco Boosters, comprised of parents of Parkrose High students, offers you a convenient opportunity to dispose of your returnable cans and bottles. No standing in line at crushing machines, no receipts to lose, simply cruise by the high school parking lot at Northeast 122nd Avenue and Shaver Street the first Saturday of each month between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and let the Bronco Boosters do the dirty work. They get funds to apply toward scholarships; you get rid of those aluminum cans and glass and plastic bottles. As an added bonus, they’ll even pick your returnables up if you like. Your next opportunities are Saturday, April 5 and Saturday, May 3. For more information or to arrange pick-up, call Sue Kunz at 503-254-2664.
Old Fashioned Country Fair
Portland Christian Schools (PCS) has been in operation for over 55 years and is one of the largest independent schools in the Portland/Vancouver area, with over 900 students in preschool through grade 12.
On April 26, PCS will host an Old Fashioned Country Fair Fundraiser at Portland Christian JR/SR High School, 12425 N.E. San Rafael St. from noon to 4 p.m. Featured activities will include various activity booths, a giant slide, cotton candy, face painting, Hawaiian Shaved Ice and a snowboard simulator. Enjoy selections offered by Louie’s Barbecue food booth. From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. witness Rescue live in concert.
A suggested donation of two cans of food or $2 is requested. All canned food will be donated to the Sunshine Division. For more information contact PCS Country Fair Chairwoman Jane Olson Mauk at 503-255-6741
Local high school talent hits the stage
With the rapidly approaching end of the school year, come the perennial offerings of Mid-County school drama and theater departments. Student actors learn their roles, crew members paint and construct sets, rig lights, conduct sound checks. After hours of rehearsal, they are ready to perform for you. Don’t disappoint them. Check the schedules below and make plans to attend.
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| Itching beyond endurance, Buddy (played by Tyler Blackwell) receives small comfort from C. C. Showers (Grant Rehnberg) in the upcoming Portland Christian High School production of The Diviners. |
The David Douglas High School Theatre Department is proud to present Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Starring junior Kyle Murray as Macbeth and senior Sarah Gabriel as Lady Macbeth, this dark tragedy tells the story of Macbeth’s deceitful rise to power and his tumultuous fall. Armed with a prophesy from the three ‘weird sisters’ and sternly guided by the domineering hand of Lady Macbeth, Macbeth finds justification in the murder of Duncan, the King of Scotland (played by sophomore Chris McAlevy), to gain the crown for himself. Macbeth’s and Lady Macbeth’s ambition and greed drive them to the darkest corners of their humanity. In the end, it is too much for them to bear and the final stage of the prophesy by the weird sisters comes true as Macduff (junior Robbie Hustrulid) presents Macbeth’s head to Malcolm (sophomore Casey Wilson), the son of Duncan and the rightful heir to the throne. Performance dates are Thursday through Saturday, May 1, 2, 3, and 8, 9, 10 at the Howard F. Horner Performing Arts Center. Tickets go on sale April 21 at the Horner Center box office at 1400 S.E. 130th Ave. - $8 for adults, $6 for students and seniors. For more information call 503-261-8270.
Parkrose High School Drama Department, including members of Thespian Troupe 1783, will bring Carnival to the stage in the school theatre. This annual spring musical is playing Friday through Sunday, May 2, 3 and 4. Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 11 at 2 p.m. Adult tickets are $7. Student and senior tickets are $5. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 503-408-2618.
SENIOR RESOURCES
Chronic back pain workshop to begin
Seniors can put some spring back into their step with a series of workshops dealing with low back pain. David Corll from Western States Chiropractic College and members of the college’s research department will kick off the workshops by sharing information about the common causes of back pain and ways to manage the pain without medication from 1- 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 3.
Following that session, the free self-help wellness workshops will by held every Thursday through May 15 from 1:30 - 4 p.m. at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave.. The workshops are open to adults 60 years of age and older.
The YWCA Senior Services Program office, Portland Parks and Recreation and the college are sponsoring the workshops. Seniors who enroll in a special research project will receive a free copy of the Stanford University Medical Center book “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.”
Seniors may drop in or pre-register by calling 1-800-678-9072.
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