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The Memo Calendar is your vehicle to publicize community events. Let your mid-Multnomah County neighbors know about events of interest, meetings, fundraisers and the like. Calendar submissions for the February issue are due Thursday, Jan. 15. For best results, e-mail Darlene Vinson at editor@midcountymemo.com. Or mail your submissions to 3510 N.E. 134th Ave., Portland, OR 97230. To leave a phone message, call 503-287-8904. The Mid-county Memo fax number is 503-249-7672.
SCHOOL CORNER
MHCC reopens after winter break
All Mt. Hood Community College locations will reopen on Friday, Jan. 2.
On Saturday, Jan. 3, the admissions, registration and records office; advising office; bookstore; business office; financial aid office and testing center on the Gresham Campus, 26000 S.E. Stark St., will be open from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. to assist students in registering for winter term classes.
Campus tours will begin in the advising office on Saturday, Jan. 3 at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon. Winter term begins the week of Jan. 5.
Girls fast pitch softball
Register now for spring 2009 girls K-12 fast pitch softball in the David Douglas school district. To sign up, please call 503-255-3835 to request a registration form, visit www.ddsa.us or attend one of the registration events at North Powellhurst School, 1400 S.E. 135th Ave. Registration times are Tuesdays, Jan. 6 and 27 and Feb. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. Teams will be assigned the first week of March.
Learn to make good decisions in avalanche territory
Backpackers and winter sports enthusiasts can learn how to move safely through avalanche territory with the new Mt. Hood Community College class, Avalanche Training Level I. Through both classroom and field instruction, students will learn to read the winter mountain terrain, use a framework to make safe decisions and develop a practical, applicable understanding of avalanches.
This course adheres to the standards set by the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to take the optional Level I Avalanche Certification exam.
“This course is going to be a great way of learning safety skills for traveling in the winter mountain environments,” class instructor Bryan Anaclerio said. “It’s a great course to take with friends.”
Avalanche Training Level I will be held on Wednesdays from 3:10 to 6 p.m., Feb. 11 to March 11, in Room PE108 on MHCC’s Gresham campus, 26000 S.E. Stark St. To register for this and other MHCC classes, visit www.mhcc.edu or stop by the office of admissions, registration and records on the Gresham campus.
PHS will welcome class of 2013
A special evening program will be held on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. for all eighth-grade students and their parents at Parkrose High School. Exciting things are happening. Come learn about the myriad of courses in the Honors/Advanced Placement program, elective courses connected to career pathways, athletics opportunities and more. Take a tour of the school and find out what’s new. Get information about the forecasting process and how counselors will help students, with parental support, in selecting courses for their freshman year. The staff is proud of the opportunities available for students at Parkrose High School and looks forward to seeing all eighth-graders and their parents.
VOLUNTEER
Give the gift of reading
Become an OASIS tutor and share your love of reading with elementary students from kindergarten through third grade. OASIS will provide the training and materials; you provide the fun.
There will be training sessions at the David Douglas School District Office, 1500 S.E. 130th Ave., on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 20 and 21 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. For an application and to register for the training, please call 503-833-3636 or 503-241-3059 or e-mail your request to vifoster@lhs.org.
Parents — become a volunteer coach
The community sports program in the David Douglas School District would not be possible without adults who are willing to volunteer as coaches. Coaches are needed for baseball and basketball. Each coach must pass a criminal background check and attend a free coaching clinic. A registration fee discount is offered to the coach’s children; conditions apply. Contact the building coordinator at your child’s school or call 503-261-8206 for more information.
Handwriting volunteers needed
The occupational therapy department at the David Douglas School District is seeking volunteers to support children with additional handwriting practice. Materials and training are provided. Commitment involves working with elementary students for a minimum of 30 minutes once a week. Skills required include handwriting capabilities, the ability to enjoy children and to be able to sit for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. It is a great opportunity to bond with a child and to help promote future success. If interested, please call Sheryl Riley or Beth Arntson at 503-256-6500, ext. 5207.
MEETINGS & SEMINARS
Service club turns discarded cell phones into emergency tools
The Russellville Kiwanis Club collects old cell phones and donates them to an organization that makes them available to individuals in abusive situations. The phones are programmed to dial 9-1-1 without a regular service provider. If you have cell phones to donate, contact Charlie Ross at 503-252-1570 or drop them off at the SnowCap warehouse, Southeast 178th Avenue and Pine Street between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Russellville Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at the Refectory, 1618 N.E. 122nd Ave., just north of Northeast Halsey Street. from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. You are invited to visit with them some Tuesday and consider becoming a member. The group will pay for your first lunch. Russellville Kiwanis supports a number of community programs including SnowCap Community Charities, Doernbecher Children’s Cancer Unit, Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp for Individuals with Handicaps, DayBreak Family Shelter, Ronald McDonald House, Shepherd’s Door and others.
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent
Would you like to feel more confident as a parent? Would you like to have more fun parenting? David Douglas School District will present a six-week parent training program designed by the Love and Logic Institute, Inc. beginning Wednesday, Jan. 7. Sessions will be held at Ventura Park School, 145 S.E. 117th Ave., on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. through Feb. 11. These seminars are free. Day care will be available at each session.
This course is designed to give parents practical skills that can be used immediately. Get answers to many common parenting questions for children of all ages. Families will receive free resources and materials to support the program at home. This class is limited to 15 families (two adults max per family per session), and parents must commit to at least five of the six sessions. Call 503-262-4499 to register.
Save energy, save money
Representatives of the Energy Trust of Oregon will be guests at the monthly city of Portland Bureau of Development Services Lunch and Learn Brown Bag Seminar. They will offer recommendations to make your home more energy efficient, provide energy saving tips, share information regarding Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentives, discuss code requirements for energy improvements and answer your questions.
This free event is Friday, Jan. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. at 1900 S.W. 4th Ave., Room 2500-A. Bring your lunch and your questions.
Learn about invasive plants
The Villa Garden Club monthly meeting is Thursday, Jan. 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Savage Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1740 S.E. 139th Ave. The program will be “Garden Invasiveness” presented by Kathy Sherian from the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. Please join in to learn about invasive plants in our area and what to do about them. Dessert will be provided. Call Leona Connelly for more information at 503-287-4517.
Get the scoop on land use
There will be an ABC’s of Land Use seminar on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. Learn the basics of how to navigate the land use process in the city of Portland. For information or to register, contact Paul Leistner, neighborhood program coordinator, at 503-823-5284 or paul.leistner@ci.portland.or.us.
CHURCHES
Events at The Grotto
St. Peregrine Mass — A monthly Mass and blessing with the relic of St. Peregrine is offered at The Grotto in the Chapel of Mary on Saturdays, Jan. 3 and Feb. 6 at noon. St. Peregrine is the patron saint of victims of cancer, AIDS and other life-threatening diseases.
Journaling Workshop — Join Father Ignatius Kissel at a journaling workshop on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $15. To register, call 503-254-7371.
The Grotto is located at Northeast 85th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard.
Enhance your spiritual journey
Do you feel the questions of faith and spirituality are more important than the answers? Do you think of yourself as being on an ever-changing, evolving spiritual journey? Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 12505 N.E. Halsey St., will offer “Living the Questions,” a video resource and curriculum that encourages a diversity of viewpoints and experiences.
The series will address such topics as the prophetic Jesus, practicing Resurrection and restoring relationships.
Classes will be offered on seven successive Wednesdays, Jan. 7 through Feb. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. or from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please register with the church office at 503-252-3888 or office@eastminsterpdx.org. A suggested donation of $10 is requested.
An invitation from St. Rita’s
If you have been away from the Catholic Church for any reason or find yourself drifting away, you are invited to drop in at St. Rita Catholic Church, 10029 N.E. Prescott St., on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. beginning Jan. 13 and continuing through Feb. 17. Sessions are free and will be held in the Religious Education Center behind the church. Contact Chris Kresek at 503-252-3403, ext. 101, or ckresek@ipns.com to learn more.
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