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| Memo Calendar (continued)... Center to offer tips on preventing heart disease, and a visit from the Easter Bunny The folks at Firwood Gardens Residential Care Facility, 819 N.E. 122nd Ave., have come up with a pair of special free events. On Thursday, April 13 at 2 p.m. a registered nurse will present “Caring for your Heart” and answer questions from the audience. The next day, Friday, April 14, children are invited to meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for candy and prize-filled eggs hidden in the center’s large, enclosed backyard. Each year the kids have a great time and bring joy to the residents. To learn more, contact Becca LeTourneau at 503-252-0085. Planetarium shows offer glimpse of Venus Explore the intriguing planet Venus at the Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium presentation of “Venus, Queen of the Skies.” Attendees will take a close look at the cloud-shrouded world with surface temperatures hot enough to melt lead. The planet Venus, which is sometimes bright enough to be seen during the daytime with the unaided eye, shines brilliantly in the east before sunrise. Learn about the mysterious features on Venus that suggest that the surface of the entire planet melted in the distant past. Planetarium Director Doug McCarty will show visitors how to find Venus, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter as well as prominent constellations and star clusters. For the month of April only, this presentation will be offered on April 17, the third Monday of the month. Due to popular demand for recent presentations, there will be two showings of “Venus, Queen of the Skies,” one at 7 p.m. and one at 8 p.m. Visitors are seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Children are always welcome, and the planetarium is wheelchair accessible. Admission is $1. The Planetarium is located on the Gresham campus, 26000 S.E. Stark St., beneath the library. Live, customized planetarium programs are presented by appointment on Mondays and Fridays. Call 503-491-7297 to make reservations, or visit the planetarium Web site at www.starstuff.com for information. People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD). Tae kwon do championship set at Mt. Hood An annual event returns to our area. The 2006 Oregon State Tae Kwon Do Championship is set for Saturday, May 13 at Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 S.E. Stark St. in Gresham. Again this year headquarters for registration and information will be Choi’s Martial Arts, also known as Choi’s Tae Kwon Do Academy, located at 11702 N.E. Halsey St. The Gresham event promises to be filled with excitement for the whole family, whether you participate or observe. Registration desk opens at 8 a.m., with competition beginning at 9:30 a.m. Spectators can enter for $5 each, with children under 5 years of age allowed in for free. The tournament director is the owner of Choi’s Martial Arts, Grand Master Tae Hong Choi, or Master Choi (pronounced chae, as in “day”). Events include Olympic sparring, breaking objects, weapons demonstrations, team demonstrations and family demonstrations. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded in various categories. Pre-registration is recommended and must be postmarked by May 9. Choi’s Martial Arts is the place to go for registration information, which is also an address for the Oregon State Tae Kwon Do Association. Stop by or call 503-252-9833 for details. “You will find this tournament to be challenging and rewarding,” said Choi in his detailed flyer, available at the martial arts studio. The Oregon State Tae Kwon Do Association is a nonprofit organization that donates proceeds to projects, scholarships and other community causes. The tournament is a USA Taekwondo organization recognized event and provides good experience to prepare competitors for participation in national level tournaments such as the U.S. National Championship, Junior Olympic Championship and the Senior National Championship. LIBRARIES Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., 503-988-5386, www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult, Mondays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Pajama Time: Bedtime stories for the whole family, Wednesdays from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult, Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Fridays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Bilingual Storytime: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages. Wednesdays, April 12 and 26 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Paper Bag Piñatas: Make your own paper bag piñata! Saturday, April 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. The Gift for My Mom: Join storyteller Blanca and musician Carlos as they tell the delightful story of a brother and sister and a gift for their mother. Told in English and Spanish. Saturday, April 8 from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Captain Bogg & Salty's Pirate Band: Weigh anchor with Captain Bogg & Salty as they perform pirate jigs, galloping rock and mermaid lullabies. Hosted at Vestal Elementary School auditorium, 161 N.E. 82nd Ave. Thursday, April 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. Artist Trading Cards: Create your own trading cards using colored pencils, rubber stamps, collage and more. You may keep your cards or trade with other artists. Saturday, April 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Papel Picado Craft Workshop: Create cut-paper crafts traditionally used for decorations during celebrations in Mexico. Saturday, April 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. Teen Lounge and Homework Center: Use library computers to access the Internet and do word processing; get homework help from trained staff and online tutors; or just do your homework and listen to music while hanging out in beanbag chairs. For teens in grades 6–12, Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Language Exchange: Engage in conversation with native English speakers who want to practice their Spanish and with native Spanish speakers who want to practice their English. There will be time for conversation in both languages, Saturdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors, Friends of the Library sponsors this community book club. Read “Crescent” by Diana Abu-Jaber for discussion on Tuesday, April 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. Citizenship Classes: Learn about the process of becoming a citizen. Prepare for your citizenship interview. Study United States history and government for the examination. Classes are in English and are taught by library volunteers. For more information, please call 503-988-4081. Registration is required. Call 503-988-5386. Saturdays, April 8–May 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m., except April 22. Web Basics: Learn about the World Wide Web; explore the library's home page and practice entering Web addresses. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to noon Searching the Web: Prerequisite: Web Basics or Internet experience. Learn several Web searching tools at once. Improve your understanding of subject indexes and search engines and learn how to evaluate the quality of the information you find. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to noon Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2000. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to noon Word Processing II: Prerequisite: Word Processing I. Learn more advanced skills, including tables and bullets. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to noon >>continued |
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