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SCHOOL CORNER
Full tummies mean happy kids
The David Douglas School District is once again participating in a free summer meals program for kids 18 and younger. Both breakfast and lunch will be served at three locations throughout the summer. No registration is required and all kids are welcome.

Meals will be served at Ron Russell Middle School, 3955 S.E. 112th Ave.; Ventura Park Elementary, 145 S.E. 117th Ave.; and Alice Ott Middle School, 12500 S.E. Ramona St. on weekdays through Aug. 26.

Additionally, Portland Parks & Recreation will offer free lunch in Lincoln Park, Southeast 135th Avenue and Mill Street; Mill Park, Southeast 177th Avenue and Mill Court; and Ed Benedict Park, Southeast 100th Avenue and Powell Boulevard Monday through Friday through Aug. 26.

Breakfast will be served from 9 to 9:30 a.m.; lunch from 12:30 to 1 p.m. There will be no service on July 4.

Enroll your 3 and 4 year olds now
Gethsemane Lutheran Preschool, 11560 S.E. Market St., is accepting registrations for the 2011-2012 school year. School days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., with an optional lunch bunch program until 1 p.m. Students need to be 3 or 4 years of age by Sept. 1, 2011. Gethsemane Lutheran Preschool admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin. For more information, or to register, call 503-256-1835 or go to glcportland.org.

Resurrection Lutheran Preschool, 1700 N.E. 132nd Ave., is accepting registrations for the 2011-2012 school year. The combined class for children 3 and 4 years of age meets on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The class has two teachers and is limited to 14 students. Early registration is encouraged. Resurrection Lutheran Preschool admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin. For more information, please call 503-255-8772 or visit rlcpdx.org.

SENIOR RESOURCES
Strategies for a bright future
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 11229 N.E. Prescott St., will host the third in an ongoing series of conversations with seniors on Friday, July 8 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The July conversation is entitled “Staying Engaged with Life-Part II.” Participants will be sharing with one another how they have learned to overcome the blues that often accompany aging and find more joy in life. This lively, informative series is offered by Volunteers Involved in the Emotional Well-being of Seniors and will continue monthly through August. Drop-ins are welcome. The sessions are free. For more information, please call Deacon Marla McGarry-Lawrence at 503-252-5720 or visit stmatthewepiscopal.org.

Retired educators wanted
Experience Corps, a program of Metropolitan Family Service, is an innovative program that connects older adult mentors with elementary students in public schools throughout the metro area. EC volunteer mentors provide mentoring and academic support to students to boost student academic performance, help schools become more successful, and strengthen community support.

Retired education professionals are being recruited now to be Volunteer Site Leaders. These volunteers will support implementation of the Experience Corps program at school sites. Position responsibilities will include supporting the Experience Corps volunteer mentors, working with elementary school staff to match EC volunteer mentors with children, providing oversight and support for EC volunteer mentors, and monitoring program effectiveness.

Volunteer Site Leaders will serve approximately 15 hours per month, per school, during the academic year. Volunteer Site Leaders may apply to support more than one school. As funding permits, a monthly stipend is available to offset the costs associated with volunteering. The current stipend is $90 per month per school.

If you are interested, please contact Heather Pruess, MFS volunteer recruiter, at 503-232-0007 ext. 222 or heatherp@metfamily.org for details.

REUNIONS
Oregon Trail Little League 50 year reunion
It was the summer of 1961. The Little League Championship tournament for the state of Oregon was held at Parkrose Little League's Bob St. Aubin stadium on East Burnside Street. The Oregon Trail Little League all stars won the title, and now they want to relive those fields of dreams.

All members of this 1961 Oregon Trail Little League team are invited to a 50 year reunion on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 2 p.m., at the Refectory Restaurant, 1618 N.E. 122nd Ave. Relive those glory days and rekindle old friendships. Spread the word. If you are in contact with teammates, please let them know of this event.

For more information get in touch with Ron (Mussman) Lough at ronlough2006@yahoo.com or 503-475-3433.

Parkrose Senior High School Class of 1963
It's been 48 years since graduation night. The PSHS class of 63 will celebrate with a golf tournament on Friday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. at Glendoveer Golf Course, followed by a tour of Prescott Elementary School at 4 p.m. and get together on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Jim Dandy Drive-In, 9626 N.E. Sandy Blvd.

Visit the class website at pshs63.org or contact Gary Grimes at 503-537-9431 or info@pshs63.org to learn more.

MEETINGS
Tuesday is Kiwanis day
Russellville Kiwanis meets weekly on Tuesdays at the Refectory Restaurant, 1618 N.E. 122nd Ave., from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. This active group supports a wide range of area charities and is looking to expand membership. Drop in to check them out, and they'll spring for lunch on your first visit.

If you would like more information, contact Charlie Ross at 503-252-1570.

Crowd control and peaceful protest
The Rapid Response Team of the Portland Police Bureau responds to large rallies and gatherings. It is the city's version of riot police. These law enforcement officers use non-lethal weapons for crowd management, crowd movement and crowd control. Officers performing crowd control typically wear protective equipment such as riot helmets, face visors and body armor.

Be at the East Precinct Involved Citizens meeting on July 27 to see firsthand how this team works to keep rallies and protests under control in order to protect private property and non-involved citizens.

The meeting runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at the East Precinct office, 737 S.E. 106th Ave.

To learn more, if you have questions, contact Dave Smith at dave.smith@portlandoregon.gov.

Garden provides perfect atmosphere for a picnic
The Villa Garden Club annual picnic is Thursday, July 28. There will be lots of delicious food, fun, and games. You are invited to join in and meet club members in their favorite setting-a garden of course.

Meet at 10 a.m. at Savage Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1740 S. E. 139th St., to carpool to the picnic site. For more information, please call Velda Altig at 503-252-7423.

Glendoveer improvements topic of open house
The Glendoveer property, acquired by Metro from Multnomah County in 1996, consists of 242 acres, with two 18-hole golf courses, two parking lots, four covered tennis courts, the Ringside restaurant, a driving range, pro shop, and a two-mile public soft surface walking and running trail.

Metro's Glendoveer Facility Assessment and Business Plan project seeks to create a more efficient, sustainable and profitable operation at the Glendoveer property that is more responsive to community needs. During April and May, Metro used a combination of site visits, an online survey and three discussion sessions to learn what the community and site users value about Glendoveer and what potential improvements should be considered.

Metro will hold a public open house to share and discuss what they have learned so far. It will be Monday, Aug. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot at the northeast corner of the golf course.

If you have questions, please contact Corie Harlan, Metro Nature in Neighborhoods coordinator, at corie.harlan@oregonmetro.gov or 503-797-1764.

Gardeners plan for next year
One of many entries at the Flower Lane Garden Club last month that explored designs evoking hearts and flowers.
COURTESY KARIN IRWIN
The Flower Lane Garden Club had a very successful flower show in June. Designers were instructed to use holidays in bloom as the theme. Many presenters went with a version of hearts and flowers, clearly favoring Valentine's Day, but others went with patriotic themes and even St. Patrick's Day.

With that major event behind them, club members will meet on Tuesday, July 26, at 9:30 a.m. at the Quarry, 415 S.E. 177th Ave., in Vancouver to plan for the 2011-2012 season. A potluck lunch will follow the meeting.

Anyone interested in learning more about or joining the club is welcome to come. Please bring a dish to share for lunch and your great ideas. Beverages and place settings will be provided. To learn more, contact Marjorie Stetson at 360-944-0982.

FAITH and VALUES
Share in a spiritual journey
The Rev. Brian Heron, pastor of Eastminster Presbyterian Church, will embark on a solo 4000 mile, ten week spiritual pilgrimage on his bicycle on Sunday, July 10 following the 10 a.m. worship service. During this time he will be traveling through eight western states including Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada and California.

During his travels, Heron will be searching for the shift that is taking place between religion and spirituality. He expects to ask people he meets how they experience God or find spirituality in their lives. Heron's daily progress will be tracked on a map at the church and in blog entries at pedalpilgrimage.org.

Throughout the summer, the congregation at Eastminster will host guest speakers who will share how they let go of past beliefs in order to adopt a new spiritual identity. These “This is My Story” sessions will be Sundays at 10 a.m. from July 17 through Sept. 18. The church is at 12505 N.E. Halsey St.

Outdoor worship service
The Sunday, July 17, 10 a.m. worship service at Tabor Heights United Methodist Church, 6161 S.E. Stark St., will be held outside on the church grounds and will feature music by the Sam Salter Quartet Plus Ensemble, an inspiring message by Pastor Don Barnhart, songs and hymns by those in attendance and a potluck luncheon.

Fun loving pandas invade local church
A rock-climbing wall will be part of the PandaMania Vacation Bible School experience at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1700 N.E. 132nd Ave., July 18-July 22, from 9 a.m. until noon each day. Kids will discover God has a purpose and a plan for everyone and that he created each of us with his own loving hands.

All kids from preschool to 6th grade are welcome. For more information, or to register, please call 503-255-8772.

FUNDRAISERS
Concert in the plaza at the Grotto
Enjoy an evening of music at the Grotto, Northeast 85th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard, when the Portland Pacific Crest Wind Symphony performs on Sunday, July 10 at 6 p.m.

This benefit concert will take place in the Grotto plaza surrounded by tall firs and spectacular cliffs. Snacks and beverages, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and youth. Children under 6 will be admitted free. Purchase at the door or at thegrotto.org.

A garage sale like you've never seen
Boxer Northwest will collaborate with Loaves & Fishes Centers for a three-day garage sale this summer and donate 10 percent of proceeds from sales to the local nonprofit organization. The event, which will feature factory closeouts and used items as well as all new items in the store, is set for July 14 and 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and July 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Boxer Northwest, 438 N.E. Broadway St.

Vollrath Company, Rational and MarketTeam will provide cooking demonstrations and lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Our vision is that no senior will go hungry or experience social isolation,” said Loaves & Fishes Centers Executive Director Joan Smith. “We rely on corporate partners, like Boxer Northwest, to help us raise funds and deliver meals to vulnerable seniors in our community. Baby boomers are creating a 'silver tsunami' and the need for meals will continue to increase.”

President of Boxer Northwest Company Don Clarke has been searching for a way to revitalize Boxer's giving program in a way that compliments his employee-owned company's values and mission. The fact that both Boxer Northwest and Loaves & Fishes Centers are connected through food service makes this a perfect match. Boxer has supported Loaves & Fishes Centers for several years through donations and event attendance, but this is the first time Boxer Northwest Company will independently host an on-premise event with the goal of raising money and awareness to feed local seniors. If successful, Boxer President Don Clarke plans to partner with Loaves & Fishes Centers for a garage sale annually.

This Ford Mustang could be yours
Tickets are now available for the annual Kiwanis raffle in support of the Doernbecher Children's Cancer Program. The prize is a limited edition 2011 Ford Mustang Coupe, with a 305 horsepower V6 engine and automatic transmission. Tickets sell for $5 each or 5 for $20. The drawing will be held at the Oregon State Fair on Labor Day. You need not be present to win.

Fifty years ago, most children with leukemia lived less than one year, and almost none survived. Now, thanks to advances made at research and teaching hospitals like Doernbecher, most children with leukemia reach adulthood, cured of their disease. The Doernbecher Children's Cancer Program also supports training of the next generation of children's cancer specialists.

Tickets are available from all members of the Russellville Kiwanis Club and from the Jason Zwick State Farm Insurance office at Northeast 106th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard or via Charlie Ross at 503-252-1570.

THE ARTS
Shakespeare in the park
Original Practice Shakespeare Festival, a non-profit theater company, will present Shakespeare plays using the same performance techniques as they did in Will's own time, which means limited rehearsal; an onstage prompter; fast-paced, energetic acting; natural light and lots of audience interaction. Best of all, these performances are free.

The company includes a core group of a dozen experienced actors. Performances will be augmented by guest actors from across the country, and a large group of local actors and artists.

See “Twelfe Night” on Sunday, July 10 at Irving Park, Northeast 7th Avenue and Fremont Street and Saturday, July 16 at Laurelhurst Park, Southeast Cesar E Chaves Boulevard and Stark Street, or enjoy “Much Adoe about Nothing” on Sunday, July 17, also at Laurelhurst Park. All performances begin at 2 p.m.

To learn more, please visit opsfest.org.

Jazz ensemble to perform
The 17-piece White Salmon Jazz Ensemble will present a concert of swing tunes, jazz and contemporary music, at Tabor Heights United Methodist Church, 6161 SE Stark St., on Sunday, July 10 at 4 p.m. This is a free public event. Donations are accepted.

Practice your art in a garden
This summer a new outdoor classroom at Leach Botanical Garden will be home to Leach Garden Arts, a series of classes for both children and adults that take advantage of the garden's tranquil setting and rich visual offerings. Located at 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave., the seventeen-acre Leach Botanical Garden is a lush and peaceful oasis along Johnson Creek.

Art is certainly nothing new to the garden. John Leach, one of the founders, was an accomplished artist in his own right and his metalwork can be seen throughout the Manor House and grounds.

Three talented artists and seasoned instructors, Jane Nash, Steve Mauldin, and Melissa Gannon, have collaborated to develop the initial class offerings. Included are adult classes in beginning watercolor, botanical illustration, and drawing as well as two open studio classes.
In the Pinot & Paint class, participants can relax with a glass of wine while painting in the garden's magical summer evening light. Pinot & Paint is a one-time class that repeats for five Wednesday evenings beginning July 13.

One-day classes for kids age 10 to16 repeat weekly throughout the summer. Included are Friday Morning Kids, a beginning drawing course for young artists, and nature illustration, an introduction to botanical drawing.

All classes are offered in July and August. For complete class listings and registration information, go to leachgarden.org or call 503-823-1671.
FUNDRAISERS
Concert in the plaza at the Grotto
Enjoy an evening of music at the Grotto, Northeast 85th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard, when the Portland Pacific Crest Wind Symphony performs on Sunday, July 10 at 6 p.m.

This benefit concert will take place in the Grotto plaza surrounded by tall firs and spectacular cliffs. Snacks and beverages, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and youth. Children under 6 will be admitted free. Purchase at the door or at thegrotto.org.

A garage sale like you've never seen
Boxer Northwest will collaborate with Loaves & Fishes Centers for a three-day garage sale this summer and donate 10 percent of proceeds from sales to the local nonprofit organization. The event, which will feature factory closeouts and used items as well as all new items in the store, is set for July 14 and 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and July 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Boxer Northwest, 438 N.E. Broadway St.

Vollrath Company, Rational and MarketTeam will provide cooking demonstrations and lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Our vision is that no senior will go hungry or experience social isolation,” said Loaves & Fishes Centers Executive Director Joan Smith. “We rely on corporate partners, like Boxer Northwest, to help us raise funds and deliver meals to vulnerable seniors in our community. Baby boomers are creating a 'silver tsunami' and the need for meals will continue to increase.”

President of Boxer Northwest Company Don Clarke has been searching for a way to revitalize Boxer's giving program in a way that compliments his employee-owned company's values and mission. The fact that both Boxer Northwest and Loaves & Fishes Centers are connected through food service makes this a perfect match. Boxer has supported Loaves & Fishes Centers for several years through donations and event attendance, but this is the first time Boxer Northwest Company will independently host an on-premise event with the goal of raising money and awareness to feed local seniors. If successful, Boxer President Don Clarke plans to partner with Loaves & Fishes Centers for a garage sale annually.

This Ford Mustang could be yours
Area Kiwanis clubs are selling raffle tickets to benefit the Doernbecher Children's Cancer Program. This 2011 Ford Mustang Coupe is the prize.COURTESY RUSSELLVILLE KIWANIS
Tickets are now available for the annual Kiwanis raffle in support of the Doernbecher Children's Cancer Program. The prize is a limited edition 2011 Ford Mustang Coupe, with a 305 horsepower V6 engine and automatic transmission. Tickets sell for $5 each or 5 for $20. The drawing will be held at the Oregon State Fair on Labor Day. You need not be present to win.

Fifty years ago, most children with leukemia lived less than one year, and almost none survived. Now, thanks to advances made at research and teaching hospitals like Doernbecher, most children with leukemia reach adulthood, cured of their disease. The Doernbecher Children's Cancer Program also supports training of the next generation of children's cancer specialists.

Tickets are available from all members of the Russellville Kiwanis Club and from the Jason Zwick State Farm Insurance office at Northeast 106th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard or via Charlie Ross at 503-252-1570.

THE ARTS
Shakespeare in the park
Original Practice Shakespeare Festival, a non-profit theater company, will present Shakespeare plays using the same performance techniques as they did in Will's own time, which means limited rehearsal; an onstage prompter; fast-paced, energetic acting; natural light and lots of audience interaction. Best of all, these performances are free.

The company includes a core group of a dozen experienced actors. Performances will be augmented by guest actors from across the country, and a large group of local actors and artists.

See “Twelfe Night” on Sunday, July 10 at Irving Park, Northeast 7th Avenue and Fremont Street and Saturday, July 16 at Laurelhurst Park, Southeast Cesar E Chaves Boulevard and Stark Street, or enjoy “Much Adoe about Nothing” on Sunday, July 17, also at Laurelhurst Park. All performances begin at 2 p.m.

To learn more, please visit opsfest.org.

Jazz ensemble to perform
The 17-piece White Salmon Jazz Ensemble will present a concert of swing tunes, jazz and contemporary music, at Tabor Heights United Methodist Church, 6161 SE Stark St., on Sunday, July 10 at 4 p.m. This is a free public event. Donations are accepted.

Practice your art in a garden
This summer a new outdoor classroom at Leach Botanical Garden will be home to Leach Garden Arts, a series of classes for both children and adults that take advantage of the garden's tranquil setting and rich visual offerings. Located at 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave., the seventeen-acre Leach Botanical Garden is a lush and peaceful oasis along Johnson Creek.

Art is certainly nothing new to the garden. John Leach, one of the founders, was an accomplished artist in his own right and his metalwork can be seen throughout the Manor House and grounds.

Three talented artists and seasoned instructors, Jane Nash, Steve Mauldin, and Melissa Gannon, have collaborated to develop the initial class offerings. Included are adult classes in beginning watercolor, botanical illustration, and drawing as well as two open studio classes.
In the Pinot & Paint class, participants can relax with a glass of wine while painting in the garden's magical summer evening light. Pinot & Paint is a one-time class that repeats for five Wednesday evenings beginning July 13.

One-day classes for kids age 10 to16 repeat weekly throughout the summer. Included are Friday Morning Kids, a beginning drawing course for young artists, and nature illustration, an introduction to botanical drawing.

All classes are offered in July and August. For complete class listings and registration information, go to leachgarden.org or call 503-823-1671.

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