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Winter registration happening now
Now is the time for new and returning students to Mt. Hood Community College or MHCC to register for all winter term classes beginning January 5.
Returning students may register on the Web at www.mhcc.edu, or use Touch-Tone registration by calling 503-491-6000.
Anyone new to the college who is taking six or more credits is invited to come to the Admissions and Records Office (Room 2250) at the MHCC Gresham campus to submit an Admission Form needed before registering. The Admission Form is also available to online at www.mhcc.edu and can be faxed to 503-491-7388. Current office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For those taking non-credit classes, phone registration is available by contacting MHCC’s Continuing Education department at 503-491-7571, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.
People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD).
SENIOR RESOURCES
Elder Friendly businesses
Think the holiday season is hectic? Try navigating busy retail stores with a cane or walker, or attempting to read price tags with impaired vision.
That’s the reality for many elderly adults as they confront a busy holiday shopping season that can be difficult, frightening and at worst, dangerous - especially for those who are frail or have medical problems.
Some special businesses have undergone extensive evaluations to certify themselves as Elder-Friendly. In the Greater Portland area, Fred Meyer, Klein Jewelers and Portland Nursery are only a few of the businesses that serve their elderly customers with pride and a guarantee of safety.
Elder Friendly candidates undergo an extensive evaluation by trained volunteers from Elders in Action to make sure they are serving the special needs of elderly customers. From making sure lights are bright enough and aisles are wide enough to ensuring signs are readable and doors are easily opened. Evaluators work together with retailers to discuss and make needed improvements. Businesses that pass the evaluation are certified and display the blue and yellow Elder Friendly decal, and are included in the Elder Friendly Business Certified Directory.
For more information, contact Dina Nishioka 503-295-1918 x 130 or visit the Elders in Action website at www.eldersaction.org.
The YWCA offers Tender care for toes
A Foot Care Clinic will soothe Mid-County feet at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave.
The YWCA is sponsoring these clinics where professional nurses will soak participants’ feet and clip their toenails.
The initial visit is $22, with future appointments costing $20. Clinics are scheduled for December 11 and 18 and January 8 and 22. Appointments are required.
The Clinic is sponsored by the Cherry Blossom Senior Services program office run by the YWCA Mid County District Center, Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services, and Portland Parks and Recreation.
To schedule an appointment, call Abby Kennedy at 503-988-6073.
Hearing screening
A free hearing screening will be offered by a representative from Sonus Hearing Care Center on Wednesday, January 7 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Cherry Blossom Senior Services office run by the YWCA Mid County District Center at 740 S.E. 106th Ave. For more information, call 503-988-6073.
THE ARTS
Winter Concert
The East County Community Orchestra presents its winter concert of popular and light classical selections on Friday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the David Douglas Performing Arts Center, 1400 S.E. 130th Ave. Donations will be requested at the door.
For more information, contact Publicity Director, Clement W Norton, Jr. at 503-253-6180.
Repeat the Sounding Joy
Rekindle the spirit of Christmas in your heart this year at Central Bible Church, 8815 N.E. Glisan St.
Featuring beautiful music, powerful drama, the children’s “angel” choir, and the holiday carol sing along the program billed as Repeat the Sounding Joy will put the hope and joy of Christmas back into your season.
Bring the whole family and rediscover the true spirit of Christmas this year. The performances Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 13 at 2 and 7 p.m. are free.
Childcare for children up to 3 years of age will be available. Homemade desserts will be served. And live animals will be on display for your family’s enjoyment.
For more information, contact the church at 503-252-1424 or info@centralbible.net. The web address is www.centralbible.net.
Dickens’ Christmas Carol & ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Portland Metro Performing Arts, or PMPA, 9933 S.E. Pine St, is offering a special holiday treat on Saturday, December 13 at 7 p.m.
Reliving Radio Theater takes you back to a post-war radio studio for a holiday evening on the radio. You will see how radio was made in the days before television. The evening begins with a “network production” of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by short story writer Paul Galligo, used by Radio City Playhouse in 1949 and adapted for reuse by Reliving Radio. This Christmas tale of a newspaper reporter sent to find a goat in Brooklyn on Christmas Eve has warmed the hearts of families for years. Then, “stay tuned” for over most of these same stations Reliving Radio will present a live production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. Using Dickens’ original text, this radio version is written especially for the community cast of Reliving Radio. Enjoy the live music, experience the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, and see the sound effects that make radio the theater of the imagination. Radio Theater is great entertainment for the whole family. Gather a group from your neighborhood and make this the start of the Christmas season for your family and friends. Tickets are $6.50 at the door. Contact relivingradio@karmans.net for group discount for 15 tickets or more.
For additional information, contact Portland Metro Performing Arts at 503-408-0604 or pdxmetroarts@earthlink.net. Their web address is www.PDXMetroArts.org.
An evening of music
A Candlelight Evensong Service of Nine Lessons and Carols will be offered at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 N. E. Glisan in Gresham at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21.
Based on that of King’s College, Cambridge, St.Aidan’s Choir and Men’s Schola, directed by Mark Jones, St. Aidan’s Minister of Music will sing the service. The service features a variety of Christmas and Advent carols and hymns, as well as anthems and motets. Music is by J. S. Bach, Willcocks, Holst and others. Joining the choir will be organists Robert Stolz, Janet Cook and Mary Pat Rose. Additionally, violinists Leslie Hirsch, Marilyn Pierik, and Maggie Bradney will join the ensemble.
For more information, call the church at 503-252-6128.
FUNDRAISERS
Donate refundable cans and bottles
On the first Saturday of each month at Parkrose Middle School members of the Bronco Boosters collect pop cans and bottles to raise funds for scholarships.
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Parkrose High School Bronco Boosters will collect refundable aluminum cans and refundable glass and plastic bottles.
Please save your refundable cans and bottles and donate them to Parkrose.
Parkrose Middle School is located at 11800 N.E. Shaver St.
For more information or if you would like your cans and bottles picked up call Sue Kunz at 503-254-2664.
Remember December 6 and January 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Parkrose Middle School.
Santa’s Breakfast and Bazaar
Sacramento Elementary School, located at 11400 N.E. Sacramento St., will be hosting its annual breakfast and bazaar on Saturday, December 13 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. All you can eat pancakes for $3, crafts and gift booths, K-3 performances and a visit by Santa. All proceeds go to the Sacramento Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization to fund educational activities for the students.
Bazaar tables are available to rent for the day. The cost ranges from $5 to $7. To reserve a table, call 503-408-0487 or email allisonnw@energyecon.net by Wednesday, December 10.
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