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You’re a Lucky Dog Day
Prepare your dog for the summer season by learning how to keep your pet safe, happy and healthy. Portland Parks & Recreation, Multnomah County Animal Services and the Oregon Humane Society will sponsor this event on Saturday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Normandale Park, Northeast 57th Avenue and Halsey Street.
Dog Owners will be able to:
• License their dog (with proof of rabies shot)
• Get a low cost rabies shot
• Have a microchip implanted (with proof of license)
• Adopt a pet
• Learn safety tips for the 4th of July holiday
• Learn how to train a “problem pooch”
• Play with their dog at Normandale’s fenced off- leash area
• Find out more about Portland Parks’ Off-Leash Program
Multnomah County Animal Services, or MCAS, will provide low cost microchip implants and offer no penalty pet licensing. Owners please bring proof of rabies shot. Not up on your shots? No problem - MCAS will provide low cost rabies shots. There will also be an Animal Control Officer presenting ways to keep your pet safe during the Fourth of July holiday.
MCAS will also have their outreach van in the park with pets to adopt. Oregon Humane Society will be under the shelter area so you can meet the animal behavior specialists who will answer any behavior questions.
Find out why Fido does what he does. Learn about canine behavior and positive techniques to train your dog. Please remember to keep your dog leashed when in the park except in the designated off-leash area.
For more information, contact Cheryl Fairfax, Volunteer Coordinator - Parks Operations, 503-823-2332 or cfairfax@ci.portland.or.us
Hot cakes and hot cars
The Parkrose Business Association, or PBA, presents the 3rd Annual Rose Festival Cruise-in on Sunday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hotrods, classic imports, motorcycles and special interest vehicles will be on display at Parkrose High School, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. Over 45 trophies will be awarded. The PBA requests a $1 entrance donation.
Geared for the entire family, the Cruise-in will feature entertainment for all and a special area just for kids with a rock climbing wall, bouncy slide, bouncy room and more. Periodically, the group will blow an engine on a car just for the fun of it, and the chance for you to win cash by guessing how long it will take.
The members of the Harmoni Lodge #472, a Swedish fraternal organization, will serve a Swedish Pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Topped with Lingonberries and whipped cream, this Swedish delicacy will be served with sausages, juice and coffee all for $4 per person. A la Carte pancakes will be available at $1 each.
The PBA will use all proceeds from the day’s activities to fund scholarships for Parkrose High School Seniors and special enhancement efforts throughout the Parkrose community.
In the swim
Montavilla Pool, 8219 N.E. Glisan, is offering a summer competitive swim program for youth through age 17. Participants must be able to swim the length of the pool, crawl stroke and backstroke. The season runs from June 14 through August 14. There will be nine weeks of daily practices from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Participation includes entry into dual meets on June 26, July 17 and July 31 as well as the City Championship Meet on August 13 at Mt Hood Community College. The fee is $70. This team is not for year-round USA swimmers. For more information, call 503-823-5130.
For beginners, the pool will offer free learn to swim lessons from June 14 through 18. Registration must be in person on Wednesday, June 9 from 5 to 8:00 p.m. To learn more, call 503-823-3675.
Here’s what’s happening at your community center
The East Portland Community Center, or EPCC, 740 S.E. 106th Ave., offers activities and classes for the entire family. Following just a few upcoming events. Drop by the Center; call them at 503-823-3450 or visit on-line at www.portlandparks.org to learn more.
Daddy, daughter night: Do you feel like you never get enough time with your children. Discover those precious moments together at this delightful event. Enjoy a glorious time full of dancing, crafts, games and memories you’ll never forget. Event includes dinner and Polaroid picture of daddy and daughter. Participants welcome to dress-up or wear day to day clothes. Register child, not adult. Friday, June 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $20 per couple.
Indoor Park: For children ages birth to 5. Children’s play is essential in the human development process. Indoor Park is a safe and cooperative playtime for children accompanied by parents. Indoor Park encourages the development of motor skills while helping children gain experience with group interaction and cooperative play on equipment, cars and assorted toys. Network with other parents for support and opportunities. Parents set up equipment and toys, returning them to the storage area at the end of the program and are responsible for supervising their children. A facilitator who assists with equipment and assures that safety is maintained in the action packed environment supervises the Center’s program. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 15 through August from 10 a.m. to Noon. No Indoor Park on July 4. Fee is $1 per child.
Children’s Party Packages: Have your child’s birthday party at EPCC. A wide range of themed experiences are offered including, Road Race, Tiny Tot Gymnastics, Sports Kids, Mad Scientist, Art Attack, Let’s Get Cookin, Dance Explosion (a DJ’d party) and Star Search (Karaoke). Call the ECC for more information or to book a party.
Messy Art-Americana: For parents and children ages 18 months to three years. Red, white and blue. Get grimy and grubby as you enter a world of flags, quilts, wagons and cabins. Express creativity using glitter, glue, play dough, shaving cream and more. Mondays, June 21 and 28 from 6 to 6:45 p.m. or Thursdays, June 24 and July 1 from 7 to 7:45 p.m. $10.
Soccer for You and Me: For parents and children ages three and four. Kick it, chase it, stop it. Develop skills together that promise foot-eye coordination, balance and agility. Active drills, games and an emphasis on the joy of physical activity provide a playful introduction to a popular sport. Wednesdays, June 23 through July 14 from 9 to 9:30 a.m. $8.
Mix and Match Camps: The perfect camp for kids with specialized interest - like art, gymnastics, science sports and dance. Running throughout the summer, you and your child can design a camp experience just for you. For ages four to six and seven to ten. Contact the Center to learn more.
Junior Leader Program: For ages 11 to 15. Do you have summer plans? Are you looking for something to do? Become a Junior Leader assisting recreation staff with various camp and playground activities, including general and specialized sports and games, arts and crafts, and supervision of participants. Portland Parks and Recreation believes in leadership opportunities for young people. Junior Leaders will gain leadership and work experience skills in a supervised environment that enhances self-esteem, promotes positive self-image and develops the spirit of volunteerism. Monday through Friday, June 21 to 25, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. $50.
Tumbling and Trampoline-High Fliers: Ages 10-14. Jump, leap and roll. Increase body awareness, balance, strength and flexibility with basic tumbling tricks and trampoline jumps, drops and combinations. Spring into action while developing mental agility using a combination of gymnastics skills. Mondays, June 21 through July 19 from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. No class July 5. $22.
Music-Drums: For ages seven to Seniors. Dreams of playing in a band can come true. Basic skills, equipment, tempo, timing, syncopation and patterns, increase your musical knowledge, coordination, dexterity and concentration. Feel the beat, discover rhythm and develop a lifelong pursuit. Mondays, June 14 through July 12 from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. $50.
Crafts-Knitting: For ages 14 to Seniors. What makes this lifelong skill so popular? The pleasures of this relaxing, rewarding hobby come from basic techniques. Knit, purl, casting on and off. Calling all knit-wits. Jump on this extremely popular bandwagon. Both men and women are discovering the social pleasure of sharing time learning, or perfecting existing skills, in a classic handcraft. Whether just beginning, or continuing your knitting skills, join the party. Thursdays, June 17 through July 29 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. $30.
Watercolor Painting-All Levels-Senior: For ages 55 and up. Express your creativity exploring painting basics. Discover methods of sketching, mixing colors and laying washes to get that unique watercolor look. Use elements of light and shadow, composition and texture in the pleasurable, rewarding class. Fridays, June 18 to August 6 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $20.
Independence Day Parade
The East Portland Community Center will host its 7th Annual parade in celebration of the Fourth of July on Friday, July 2, at 11:30 a.m.
Promised is a rousing processional of all ages taking to the streets with tooting horns, waving banners and flags, flags, flags.
You are invited to line the curb to watch, or dress up in your celebratory best and march along with the band.
Dust off your cowboy hat and boots
The Barn Bash Posse invites you to the 7th annual western style fundraiser on Saturday, July 10, from 6 p.m. to midnight at Rossi Farms, 3839 N.E. 122nd Ave.
Your paid admission includes an all you can eat barbeque chicken dinner with all the fixings and dessert, a live Wild West action show and dancing in the barn to a local country band.
Premiering on the outdoor movie screen will be “The Tale of Nick Rose” an action Western film based on the early history of Parkrose.
All proceeds benefit the Parkrose Youth Activities Fund, which provides funding for extra-curricular activities. Last year the event raised $10,000.
The Rossi Posse is looking for volunteers to help throughout the event. If you can help, please call Leann at 503-253-5571.
Bring your family and friends and have a rolling good time at the 2004 Barn Bash. The Barn Bash is a 21 and over event. Admission is $12. Tickets can be purchased at the barn Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. They will be available at the door, as well.
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