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| Memo Calendar (continued) THE ARTS PHS presents outdoor theater The Parkrose High School theatre program is offering “A Midsummer Night of Theatre” on Thursday and Friday, June 1 and 2 at 6:30 p.m. and a matinee performance on Saturday, June 3 at 2 p.m. All performances will be held in the courtyard at Parkrose High School, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy this outdoor theater experience. Tickets are $5 per person. Each performance will begin with a 30-minute children’s show. The Advanced Theatre Class created this presentation that was performed this spring for district elementary students. The second offering will be a one-act play by Milcha Sanchez Scott. “Dog Lady” is a satire about a female Hispanic marathon runner and the problems associated with her success. The performance will conclude with Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” a comedy about two couples in love with the wrong partners, and how they finally find their perfect mates. To learn more, contact Ms. Zena, PHS theatre director, at 503-408-2621. Orchestra plans spring concert The East County Community Orchestra will present a spring concert of popular and light classical selection on Friday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the David Douglas High Horner Performing Arts Center, 1400 S.E. 130th Ave. A donation will be requested at the door. EVENTS Columbia Knoll to host grand opening celebration The Heights and the Terrace at Columbia Knoll, 8320 N.E. Sandy Blvd., will celebrate a grand opening on Friday, June 9 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The celebration at the moderate-income housing community for families and seniors over the age of 62 will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, entertainment, and food in a festive cruise theme. Many door prizes, including a cruise for two, will be awarded. There is no charge to attend. To learn more call 503-203-1094. THINGS TO DO Cycle the well field Join the Portland Water Bureau and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council on Saturday, June 10, for a bicycle tour through Portland’s Groundwater Protection Area. Located in the Columbia Slough Watershed, this well field is capable of producing close to 100 million gallons per day. The well field is used to augment our water supply during the summer when demand for water is higher and as an emergency backup to the Bull Run Reservoirs. At several stops along the ride, Groundwater Specialist Randy Albright will reveal the mysteries of groundwater, discuss how groundwater provides flexibility and reliability to the city’s water supply, and explain how we can all protect this important groundwater resource. Bring your bike, helmet, water and lunch. Dress for the weather. The tour is approximately 16 miles over relatively flat terrain at a slow-to-moderate pace. It is suitable for advanced beginners and intermediate riders due to the length and possible headwinds. Ages 12 and up are welcome. Helmets and pre-registration are required. Riders will begin at the Parkrose/Sumner Transit Center parking lot across the bridge from the MAX Red Line stop at the intersection of Northeast Sandy Boulevard and 95th Avenue. Space is limited to 25 riders, so register early. For more information contact Jill Wall at jill.wall@columbiaslough.org or 503-281-1132. NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS Your neighborhood association meets regularly to promote safety and livability. Contact the East Portland Neighborhood Office at 503-823-4550 or drop by the office at 735 S.E. 106th Ave. to find out which association represents you. Madison South Neighborhood Association will meet on Thursday, June 1 at 7 p.m. at the Banfield Pet Hospital Corporate Headquarters, 8000 N.E. Tillamook St. The general membership of the Centennial Community Association will meet on Monday, June 12 at 7 p.m. in Room 65 at Harold Oliver Intermediate School, 15840 S.E. Taylor. Monday, June 12, is also the date of the Montavilla Community Association general membership meeting. Be at Montavilla Community Center, 8219 N.E. Glisan St., at 7 p.m. to get involved. Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., is the site of the Mill Park Neighborhood Association meeting on Tuesday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. A Wilkes Community Group general meeting is on the calendar for Tuesday, June 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Teamsters Complex, Joe Edgar Hall, 1850 N.E. 162nd Ave. Guest speakers from the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Portland Department of Transportation will be on hand to discuss future improvements to Northeast Sandy Boulevard as well as increased traffic and pedestrian safety. You are invited to voice your concerns. In other news, WCG was awarded a $2,500 METRO, Nature in Neighborhoods 2006 grant to build a footbridge and pathway at Northeast 154th Avenue and Brazee Street to prevent damage to Wilkes Creek. Be at Western States Chiropractic College, 2900 N.E. 132nd Ave., on Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m. for the Russell Neighborhood Association general membership meeting. The Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors board will meet on Tuesday, June 20, and a general membership meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 27. Both meetings will begin at 7 p.m. at Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 11100 N.E. Skidmore St., is the site of the Tuesday, June 20, meeting of the Parkrose Neighborhood Association. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. The board of the Argay Neighborhood Association will meet on Tuesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. at Fire Station 2, 4800 N.E. 122nd Ave. LIBRARIES Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., 503-988-5386, www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted. Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children from 24 to 36 months with adult. Mondays, June 19 and 26 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Pajama Time: Bedtime stories for the whole family. Wednesdays, June 21 and 28 from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Thursdays, June 22 and 29 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Fridays, June 23 and 30 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Bilingual Storytime: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages. Wednesdays, June 14 and 28 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Teen Lounge and Homework Center: Use library computers to access the Internet and do word processing, get homework help from trained staff and online tutors, or just do your homework and listen to music while hanging out in beanbag chairs. For teens in grades 6–12. Thursdays from 3:30 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. Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Friends of the Library sponsors this book club. Read “Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith,” by John Krakauer, for the discussion on Tuesday, June 20 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. Web Basics: Learn about the World Wide Web, explore the library’s home page, and practice entering Web addresses. 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. Wednesday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. Library Catalog for Vietnamese Customers: Learn how to search the new catalog, access your account, place holds and renew library material. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, June 10 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Searching the Web: Prerequisite: Web Basics or Internet experience. Learn several Web searching tools at once. Improve your understanding of subject indexes and search engines and learn how to evaluate the quality of the information you find. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. 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. Wednesday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. Word Processing II: Prerequisite: Word Processing I. Learn more advanced skills, including tables and bullets. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to noon. Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., 503-988-5392, www.multcolib.org/agcy/mid/html 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. Mondays through Saturdays from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m. Bilingual Story Stop: Stories presented in Spanish and English for children newborn to 6 years. Sundays from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m. Adopt-A-Pet Program: Meet dogs and cats from Multnomah County Animal Services. Volunteers will talk about responsible pet ownership, pet adoption and caring for your new pet. Saturday, June 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Fascinating World of Reptiles: Pet a python. The Reptile Man, Richard Ritchey, presents reptile wonders. Space at this program is limited. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Saturday, June 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. JuggleMania: Rhys Thomas will dazzle you with improbable juggling, unique comedy and amazing acrobatics. Space at this program is limited. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Thursday, June 22 from 2 to 3 p.m. Turtle Tales Around the World: Join performer Alleyoop as he tells tales about turtles. Hear about the turtle that tricked the fox, the turtle that grew bananas, and why turtles no longer sing, talk or dance when people are near. Musical accompaniment on the kalimba, kokiriko, drums and xylophone. Expect lots of audience participation. Thursday, June 29 from 2 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. Mondays, June 5 and 12 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Read to the Dogs SM: 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, June 5 and 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, June 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Talk Time: Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. This is not a class, but an opportunity to meet new people, share your culture, and have fun. Food will be served. Only English will be spoken. Sign up in advance at the library, or just come to any session. Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Friends of the Library sponsors this book club that will meet on Tuesday, June 13 from 6:45 to 8 p.m. to discuss “Plain Truth,” by Jodi Picoult, and on Wednesday, June 21 from 1 to 2:15 p.m. to talk about “The Student Conductor,” by Robert Ford. Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Fridays through June 16 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Library Catalog for Vietnamese Customers: Learn how to search the new catalog, access your account, place holds, and renew library material. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Sunday, June 4 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Catalog for the Computer Savvy: Come learn how to get around in the library catalog. Learn about the new features and all the great things you can do with this system. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Tuesday, June 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Catalog with Mouse Basics: This class is designed for the beginning computer user. Learn how to use the mouse as you learn about the library catalog. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Friday, June 9 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Computer Basics: This class is designed for the complete beginner. Learn basic computer terms and keyboard and mouse skills. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, June 10 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2000. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Friday, June 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. |
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