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CHURCHES
12-step retreat
The Grotto, Northeast 85th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard, will offer a retreat for conversation, prayer and community related to 12-step recovery on Friday evening, Jan. 11, 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The registration fee is $35. The fee includes dessert on Friday, lunch on Saturday, and a token to visit the upper level gardens.
To register contact The Grotto at 503-254-7371 or spirituality@thegrotto.org.
FUNDRAISERS
Donate your returnables
The parties are over. Do you find yourself with a pile of returnable bottles and cans but no desire to stand in line at the recycle machines? The Parkrose Bronco Boosters can help. Load up the empties and drop them at Parkrose Middle School, 11800 N.E. Shaver St., between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays, Jan. 5 or Feb. 2, or the first Saturday of any month.
Too many empties to deal with on your own? Call Dave Luce at 503-255-3745 to arrange a pickup.
CrabFest benefit
Enjoy an evening in The Grotto Conference Center, Northeast 85th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard, on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Feast on crab, shellfish, appetizers and great Northwest wines and beer, all while supporting The Grotto and its ministries. Your evening will conclude with dessert and the spectacular view from the Meditation Chapel. Cost is $45 per ticket. To RSVP call 503-254-7371 or e-mail events@thegrotto.org.
Join watershed volunteers at dinner, auction
The Columbia Slough Watershed Council will honor winners of its 2007 Watershed Council Awards at the council’s Ninth Annual Awards Celebration and Silent Auction on Friday, Feb. 1 from 6 until 9 p.m.
“These community leaders remind us how important the Columbia Slough Watershed is to our region and the health of our ecosystem,” said Jane Van Dyke, CSWC executive director. “It is important to take time to recognize their dedication and contribution to improving our community and watershed.”
Commenting on the award nominations, CSWC Chair Chuck Harrison said, “It is always a pleasure to take some time each year to honor those individuals and organizations who have given of their time and resources to the improvement of the Columbia Slough Watershed. The contributions of this year’s recipients have added key pieces to the overall goals of the Columbia Slough Watershed Council and have brought us closer to creating the watershed that so many people have worked so hard to achieve.”
This year’s celebration will be held at the Acadian Ballroom, 1829 N.E. Alberta St. The celebration will include dinner, silent auction, entertainment and presentation of the awards. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased online at www.columbiaslough.org or by calling 503-281-1132. The reservation deadline is Jan. 25 at 4 p.m.
THE ARTS
Free concert to celebrate the season
Local church choirs will gather to sing some of their favorite songs as a way to bring the holiday season to a close on Sunday, Jan. 6 at 3 p.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 11560 S.E. Market St. This sixth annual Epiphany Choir Fest will conclude with a combined choir rendition of Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus.”
Donations will be accepted on behalf of Human Solutions’ Daybreak Shelter Network, a year-round non-faith-based shelter for homeless families.
Refreshments will be served, and free childcare will be available. The church is ADA accessible.
Enjoy student dance recital
David Douglas High and Ron Russell Middle School students will offer a winter dance recital on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. in the south gym at the high school, 1001 S.E. 135th Ave. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3 for students and seniors. Children 5 and under will be admitted free.
EVENTS
Planetarium show explores the winter sky
The popular Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium Sky Theater is opening its 2008 season with an informative show called “Wonders of the Winter Sky.”
Join Planetarium Director Doug McCarty for a fascinating look at the universe. McCarty will use the star projector to recreate a realistic model of the night sky — with no clouds! At the end of the 45-minute presentation, you will know how to identify prominent constellations, planets and galaxies in the winter sky.
“Wonders of the Winter Sky” will be presented on Monday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. Admission is $1. The planetarium is located on the Gresham campus, 26000 S.E. Stark St., beneath the library.
Visitors are seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Children are always welcome. The planetarium is wheelchair accessible.
The Planetarium Sky Theater offers live, customized one-hour programs to school and community groups and private parties Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Aug. 22. A $75 facility use fee is charged for each program. Maximum capacity is 70.
Call 503-491-7297 to make a reservation or visit www.planetariumskytheater.com.
More free wellness seminars scheduled
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Saturday Seminars are just around the corner. Driven by the public’s quest to understand health care options, the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine sponsors free seminars to introduce participants to the history, concepts and benefits of traditional Chinese medicine: acupuncture, herbs, massage and qi cultivation.
The seminar on Jan. 19 will focus on acupuncture. Participants will learn how acupuncture can help treat common ailments. Sample auricular, or ear acupuncture, treatments will also be offered in a group setting.
The seminar on Jan. 26 will focus on Chinese herbal medicine. Participants will learn more about the benefits of Chinese herbs, and two tasty herbal teas will be available for sampling.
These seminars are free to the public, and both events take place from 10 a.m. to noon.
Spots fill quickly; so reserve your place by calling 503-252-3447. The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic is located near Mall 205 at 10541 S.E. Cherry Blossom Drive.
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
The Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors gets back to work this month with two meetings on the docket. The board will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. A general meeting is scheduled at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Both meetings will be held at Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St. Guest speakers at the general meeting include Justin Douglas from the Portland Development Commission, Lore Wintergreen from the Portland Department of Transportation and Tom Rousculp from the Bicycle Transportation Alliance.
In addition, new Crime Prevention Coordinator Jenni Bernheisel will introduce herself. Anyone with questions should contact PHAN Chair Carol Williams at 503-255-9596 or carolsmailbox@msn.com.
LIBRARIES
Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html, 503-988-5386
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.
Pajama Time: Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join staff for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult. 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.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months with adult. Thursdays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Fridays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Fridays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Auspicious New Year Lanterns: Commemorate the Lunar New Year by making festive paper lanterns with artist Jean Choy. Sunday, Jan. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Teen Lounge and Homework Center: Use library computers, get homework help, or just do your homework and listen to music. For teens in grades 6-12. Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday Arts & Crafts: Come after school and go home with a new creation. Recommended for kids 5 to 12 years. Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 4 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.
Recycled Sweater Crafts: If you’ve ever accidentally shrunk a wool sweater in the washing machine, then it might help to know that what you actually did was something called fulling. And you can make lots of great things from fulled sweaters. Crafters will show you how to make a business card case, a scarf or a soft toy. Sweaters will be supplied. Made possible by The Library Foundation. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Sunday, Jan. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Read “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m.
TechnoHosts: Volunteers help you search the Web, use e-mail, and look up materials with the library’s online catalog. Assistance in Vietnamese is available. Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m.
Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., www.multcolib.org/agcy/mid.html, 503-988-5392
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.
Story Stop: Stories for children newborn to 6 years with adult. Daily from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m., except Jan. 1 and 21.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months with adult. Tuesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m. except Jan. 1.
Pajama Time: Put on your pajamas and join staff for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult. Tuesdays from 7 to 7:45 p.m., except Jan. 1.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Wednesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m., except Jan. 2, and Fridays from 10:15 to 11 a.m., except Jan. 4.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to noon, except Jan. 2, and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to noon, except Jan. 4.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Thursdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m., except Jan. 3.
Vietnamese/English Storytime: Bilingual storytime for children ages newborn to 6 with adult. Saturdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Celebrate: Singing, dancing, joking and general silliness ensue as Frank the Mouse hosts a cast of characters through popular music. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Read to the DogsSM : Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog from the DoveLewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program. Registration is required. Call 503-988-5392. Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., except Jan. 21.
Teen Council: Meet new friends, learn new skills, help the library, eat snacks and have fun. Wednesdays, Jan. 2 and 16 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Teen Lounge and Homework Center: Use library computers, get homework help, or just do your homework and listen to music. For teens in grades 6-12. Tuesdays, Jan. 8 and 29 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Teen Lounge Unplugged — Dance Dance Revolution: Anyone in grades 6-12 is invited to jump around like a fool to DDR. Compete with a friend or just try it out yourself. Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Teen Lounge Unplugged — Board Games: Anyone in grades 6-12 is invited to come play board games or just hang out. Bring your friends. Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Talk Time: Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., except Jan. 21.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Read “Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time” by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 6:45 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
Midland Concert Series: Enjoy traditional music in celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year with the Classical Vietnamese Quartet. Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Scene at the Library — A Sampling of Portland Theatre: Miracle Theatre Group presents a preview of Bodas de Sangre in Spanish. Sunday, Jan. 20 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Recycled Sweater Crafts: If you’ve ever accidentally shrunk a wool sweater in the washing machine, what you actually did was something called fulling. Crafters will show you how to make a business card case, a scarf or a soft toy from fulled sweaters. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Sunday, Jan. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Assistance in Russian is available. Mondays from 5 to 7:30 p.m., except Jan. 21. Fridays from 2:30 to 5 p.m.
Computer Basics: This class is designed for the complete beginner. Learn basic computer terms and keyboard and mouse skills. Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Sat., Jan. 26 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
Cyber Seniors Computer Classes: This series of classes is for seniors who want to learn how to use a computer. You must register and attend all three sessions; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Tuedays, Jan. 8, 15 and 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
E-mail for Beginners: Prerequisite: Web Basics. Learn how to use free e-mail. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Sat., Jan. 12 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2000. 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. Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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