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America’s favorite pastime
It’s that time of year again. Parkrose Little League invites baseball and softball players age 5 to 18 to sign up to play in one of the premier leagues in the area.
Try outs will take place at Sacramento Elementary, 11400 N.E. Sacramento St., on Saturday, Feb. 5, 12 and 19 from noon to 4 p.m.
Contact player agent Michelle Corbin at 503-261-1395 to learn more.
Make your life better
The Northeast Catholic Counseling Center, 8383 N.E. Sandy Blvd., offers a series of workshops designed to address common every day issues such as depression, anxiety, anger and stress.
On Saturday, Feb. 12, the topic will be depression. In this seminar you will be given tools to explore that world and skills for finding the exit.
On Saturday, Feb. 19 learn about anxiety in a session called “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” If you find yourself fearful when entering into social situations, making decisions or feeling nervous over everyday issues this seminar will help you stop anxiety before it stops you.
A workshop called “Letting Your Creative Self Heal and Soothe” on Saturday, Feb. 26 will look at how accessing the artist in you can be an effective way to manage your stress and grow in all areas of your life.
The sessions will run from 9:30 a.m. until noon. If you would like more information or a complete schedule, contact Melissa Hickman at 503-253-0964. Pre-registration is required for all seminars.
Responsible school funding rally
Mark your calendar for Monday, Feb. 21 and tell your friends: all interested parties are invited to head to the State Capitol. You can make a difference by bringing your whole family to the Responsible School Funding Rally at the State Capitol on President’s Day at noon. Come early or stay late to meet with your legislators and learn more about the issues. Don’t miss this chance to let them know how you feel.
Buses are being organized from around the state. To register or to sign on as a sponsoring organization, contact Stand for Children at 503-235-2305 or e-mail rally@stand.org
Garden volunteer opportunities
Would you enjoy teaching children and introducing them to fascinating plant facts? Would you like to foster future stewards of the environment?
You can be a teacher at Leach Botanical Garden’s Outdoor Classroom at 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.
The classes will be small with a ratio of 1:6, last approximately two hours, take place during school term time and are dependent on school requests.
Training is offered on Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information or to register call Nancy at 503-823-1671 or e-mail nwilliams@leachgarden.org
Oregon Taekwondo Championship set at MHCC
It’s official.
The 2005 Oregon State Taekwondo Championship is set for Saturday, March 5, at the Mount Hood Community College gymnasium, 26000 S.E. Stark St. in Gresham.
The event is under the direction of Grandmaster Tae Hong Choi, who operates Choi’s Martial Arts in the Gateway area of Northeast Portland.
Proceeds from the event will go toward scholarship and other programs sponsored by the Oregon State Taekwondo Association.
“As a competitor,” said Master Choi, “participating in a tournament should be a benefit to oneself for the experience, exchange of information and to build camaraderie with other martial artists.
“The Oregon State Taekwondo Association,” he continued, “is a nonprofit organization that donates proceeds to projects, scholarships and other community ventures.”
The tournament is a U.S.A. Taekwondo-sanctioned tournament, which allows the competitors to participate in national level tournaments such as the U.S. National Championship, Junior Olympic Championship and the Senior National Championship.
Competition is open to men and women, and to virtually any age group in any ranking. Events include sparring, creative forms, family forms, demonstration teams, weapons and breaking boards. It’s open to all martial arts styles and schools.
Entry fees vary. Cost to attend as a spectator is $5 per person, under 5 years of age for free. Competition begins at 9:30 a.m.
For more information on the event, do not hesitate to call Choi’s Martial Arts at 503-252-9833. Pre-registration for competitors is recommended.
THINGS TO DO
The East Portland Community Center (EPCC), 740 S.E. 106th Ave., has a slew of activities and classes for folks of all ages. Many are designed for parent and child to do together. Below is a sampling. Call EPCC at 503-823-3450 to get a schedule or drop in to learn more.
Sewing For Everyone-Pillowcases for all seasons: Don’t over look theses simple gift ideas that can celebrate any season and be so fun to make. For the holidays, for a child’s room, for a decorative lift in your living room, this is a great project to begin with or to help refresh your sewing skills. Bring a working sewing machine. Supply list on confirmation. For ages 15 to senior. Saturday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Family Night: Families that play together stay together. Join EPCC staff for a low cost solution to a night out with the family. This drop in program offers a variety of activities including Indoor Park toys, trampoline, basketball, and craft activities. An adult must accompany children; a child must accompany adults. Intended to be a time for families to enjoy together. For all ages, Family Night is the second Friday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Your next chance will be on Feb. 11 and will cost $5 per family.
Water Conservation Workshop: Drip, drip, drip. All the rain in Portland won’t help you pay your water and sewer bill. Workshop provides information on detecting and repairing leaks, understanding your bill, conservation ideas for the home, plus details on Portland’s water system. Each Portland Household will receive an instructional workbook and a kit of water conservation materials worth $15. And all of this is free. Call the Community Energy Project at 503-284-6827 to register. For ages 16 to seniors. Saturday, Feb. 12 from 9:30 to noon.
Friday Night Live: Everyone wants to hang at EPCC on third Fridays. Each month is sponsored by a different middle school. Each schools student council will plan that month’s activities, which may include basketball tournaments, dancing to tunes spun by a DJ, a movie room, board game competitions, trampoline and any other activity planned by local teens. For students in grades 6 through 8. Students of Alice Ott Middle School will host the Feb. 18 event.
Sports Start: Throw and catch, kick and run. You and your child, age 3 to 5 years, will work to develop motor skills necessary to successful game participation. Gain strength and stamina, increase listening skills, build confidence and self-esteem exploring the basics in a variety of activities. Parent or guardian must participate.
Tuesdays, Feb. 22 through March 25 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. $12.
Music Babies: Remember Mother Goose rhymes? How about those lovely lullabies? Expose your child to new sights and sounds and enjoy the company of other new parents and babies. Interact through peek-a-boos, tickles and gentle dances. Stimulates little one’s senses with colorful scarves, shakes and bells. Fro ages 1 to 9 months. Tuesdays, Feb. 22 through March 15 from 11:20 a.m. to noon. $12.
Ballet for Two: Introduce your child to this beautiful form of dance. Step along together practicing barre, floor work and the creative process. Experience a gentle approach to movements children will recognize from “The Nutcracker” and “Swan Lake,” while gaining agility and flexibility. For ages 3 years to seniors. Saturdays, Feb. 26 through March 19 from 12:15 to 12:40 p.m. $13.
According to Metro naturalist James Davis, the middle of winter affords some of the best opportunities to observe waterfowl and raptors, or birds of prey. Below you will find activities geared to get you outdoors and introduce you to the varied bird and wildlife species abundant in out wild spaces.
Sauvie Island Raptor Road Trip: Explore Sauvie Island in search of magnificent bald eagles, hawks and falcons that spend the winter here. On this special day devoted to raptors, experienced naturalists and hawk experts will host activities at four locations around he island. You will be provided with a map, then you choose where to go to enjoy guided bird viewing, meet live raptors up close, and see hawk identification and ecology displays. Hot drinks and donuts will be available to keep you warm and have breakfast with the birds. This event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To learn more and to get a map of the event locations, visit www.metro-region.org/parks or call 503-797-1850.
How animals work: How can turtles breathe while they are at the bottom of ponds all winter? How do ducks swim around in freezing cold water with their bare feet without getting hypothermia? Why are there no warm-blooded animals with gills? Join Metro naturalist James Davis for a look at the incredible adaptations of different animals to meet the same basic needs of food, water, oxygen and shelter. Understanding how animals work greatly increases our awareness and appreciation of their amazing abilities and unique ways of life. Meet in room 370 at Metro Regional Center on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Registration and payment of $10 are required in advance; call 503-797-1928.
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