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THE ARTS
Take art classes in Parkrose
The Portland Fine Arts Guild has been meeting in the Parkrose area since its inception in 1969 and currently meets at the Russellville Grange Hall on the corner of Northeast 121st Avenue and Prescott Street. Area artists meet the second, third and fourth Mondays of each month (except July and August) for classes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is welcome for the charge of $10 per class, or $8 if you become a member of the guild. Coffee will be provided, but bring a sack lunch.
A different teacher from the area teaches classes each month. The medium typically can be watercolor, oil, acrylic, or pen and ink, but most teachers are willing to accommodate your medium. Jan Brown, an artist who prefers acrylics, will be the featured instructor for June. She is welcoming all mediums.
The guild features several contests each year. A miniatures contest will be the feature at the June 4 monthly business meeting. Business meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Russellville Grange Hall. Members also display and sell work at local businesses and participate in two shows on the plaza at Multnomah Falls: one in June and one in September.
Visitors are always welcome. If you have questions, please contact Dee Baker at DeeBaker@comcast.net.
EVENTS
Prepare your estate at free seminar
While many people are unaware they even have an estate, any real or personal property constitutes an estate in legal terms. Author and attorney Richard Schneider will present a comprehensive, educational workshop to explain estates and estate planning.
He will discuss available options and provide access to important information regarding wills, probate, living trusts, health directives, powers of attorney and guardian issues.
A question and answer session will follow.
Estate Planning Essentials for All will be offered on Saturday, June 2 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. The seminar is free, but registration is required. Please call 503-823-3454 or 503-241-1215.
Light classical selections on program
The East County Community Orchestra presents its spring concert of popular and light classical selections on Sunday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Horner Performing Arts Center at David Douglas High School, 1400 S.E. 130th Ave. A donation will be requested at the door.
Cycle the wellfield
Join the Portland Water Bureau and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a free bicycle tour through Portland's groundwater protection area. Groundwater specialist Randy Albright will reveal the mysteries of groundwater and explain how we can all protect this important resource. Bring your bike, helmet, water and lunch. Dress for the weather. Refreshments and give-aways will be provided. Space is limited to 25 riders, so register early.
The ride will be approximately 16 miles over relatively flat terrain at a slow to moderate pace and is suitable for advanced beginner and intermediate riders. Ages 12 and up are welcome.
The ride will begin at the Parkrose/Sumner Transit Center, Northeast Sandy Boulevard and 95th Avenue, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 9.
Contact Katie Meckes at katie.meckes@columbiaslough.org or 503-281-1132 to register or to learn more.
Blood donations made easy
Make yourself a note about the upcoming blood drive at Gateway Elks Lodge, 711 N.E. 100th Ave.
An American Red Cross mobile unit will be in the parking lot on Thursday, June 14 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Call 1-800-give-life to schedule an appointment. While appointments are not mandatory, there may be a brief wait for those who choose to drop in.
Slough event designed to draw Hispanic community
Join the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for the sixth annual Explorando El Columbia Slough on Saturday, June 16 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Explorando el Columbia Slough is an afternoon of free family fun and festivities celebrating the nature and history of the Columbia Slough. The event is targeted to the Hispanic community with events and activities being offered in both Spanish and English.
Highlights of Explorando El Columbia Slough will include free canoe trips, music, bird watching, environmental games and displays, music, folkloric dancing, refreshments and more. Guests will also receive the Spanish recreation guide to the Columbia Slough, which features outdoor locales for bicycle riding, walking, paddling and picnicking within the slough watershed.
Explorando will be held at Whitaker Ponds Environmental Learning Center at 7040 N.E. 47th Ave., a quarter mile north of Northeast Columbia Boulevard.
Celebrate the first day of summer
The longest day of the year -- Thursday, June 21 -- is also the day of the next Parkrose Community Peace Labyrinth work party. Grab your gloves and head to Parkrose High School, 12003 N.E. Shaver St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to lend a hand and have some fun.
To learn more contact Joanne Oleksiak at 503-408-2645 or Sharon Dewitt at sharon_dewitt@parkrose.k12.or.us.
Africa House celebrates new home with open house
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization invites the public to celebrate the opening of Africa House, a culturally specific one-stop social service center for refugees and immigrants from Africa. An open house is scheduled Friday, June 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 8523 S.E. Stark St. Leaders from the 20-plus African communities in Portland will be on hand, representing the nearly 20,000 African refugees and immigrants currently residing in the Portland area. African food will be served, and there will be African entertainment.
Africa House, funded by the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, began operations in December 2006. Services include life skills workshops, access to community services, support services for non-English speaking women and community development services.
Complex garage sale upcoming
Halsey Green Homeowners Association will hold a community garage sale June 22-24 at 16607-16673 N.E. Halsey St. Parking will be available on Halsey Street only. There will be no parking available within the condominium complex. Hours are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call 503-262-6726.
Cruise-In returns to Parkrose
The Sixth Annual Rose Festival Cruise-In will begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 24 at Parkrose High School, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. This event is the major fundraiser for the Parkrose Business Association. Monies raised are used for community enhancement projects as well as college scholarships for Parkrose High Students.
Along with vintage and classic cars, visitors will enjoy a pair of blow-up cars, raffle drawings, food, loads of activities for the kids and live entertainment by Butch & the Buicks.
The vehicle registration fee is $20. Spectators will be asked for a $1 donation. To find out more, call 503-493-2215.
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
Board members of the Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors will meet on Tuesday, June 19. The following week, on Tuesday, June 26, the general membership meeting will feature Sharon White from the city of Portland Department of Transportation. Both meetings begin at 7 p.m. at Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St.
LIBRARIES
Sign up for summer reading program now
Youth from birth through age 18 are encouraged to sign up for Summer Reading at any Multnomah County library.
Last year, nearly 57,000 babies, kids and teens -- including more than half the county's elementary students -- participated in Summer Reading. The program encourages students to keep reading when school is out, strengthening skills learned in the classroom that can be lost over the summer.
Summer Reading participants keep track of their reading time on a game board to earn prizes and other incentives from the library. The library hosts fun Summer Reading events throughout the summer, everything from Pirate Maps to Swing Dancing to Bicycle Maintenance for teens.
Caregivers can win prizes for pre-readers, too, by reading to them. In fact, all participants may count time they are read to. Other reading-related activities that count include drawing, visiting the library and listening to audio books.
Summer Reading ends Aug. 31. Learn more at the Summer Reading Web site www.multcolib.org/summer.
Adults who want to join in the fun can play Read 4 Life, summer reading for adults. Read four to six books and enter to win. Visit www.multcolib.org/events/read4life.html for details.
Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., 503-988-5386
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Mondays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Bilingual Storytime: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages. Tuesdays from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
Pajama Time: Bedtime stories for the whole family. 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.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Fridays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Bedtime for Frances: It's time for Frances to go to bed, but first she needs a glass of milk, then a kiss from her father, then her teddy bear, then.... Will Frances ever go to sleep? Emily Alexander's newest play brings this classic story to life with a delightful family of badger puppets. Based on the book by Russell Hoban. Tuesday, June 26 from 2 to 2:45 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., except June 28.
Read to the Dogs SM: Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from the DoveLewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program. Registration is required. Call 503-988-5386. Sunday, June 17 from 1 to 3 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. 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. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Read "Of Human Bondage" by W. Somerset Maugham. Tuesday, June 19 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Kanzashi -- The Art of Japanese Fabric Flowers: Learn how to make kanzashi with the Church of Craft. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Sunday, June 24 from 2 to 4 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.
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. Wednesdays, June 6, 13 and 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., 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. Mondays through Saturdays from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months. Tuesdays beginning June 12 from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months. Wednesdays beginning June 13 from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months. Wednesdays beginning June 13 from 11:15 a.m. to noon.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years. Thursdays beginning June 14 from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
JuggleMania: Rhys Thomas dazzles you with improbable juggling, unique comedy and amazing acrobatics. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Wednesday, June 13 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Clown Clues: Charles the Clown and his puppet, Biscuit the Dog, discover clues about clowning at the library. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Tuesday, June 19 from 2 to 2:45 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 through June 18 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 11 and 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Yarn Painting: Based on the technique used by the Huichol Indians of Mexico, artist Kathryn Menard will show you how to create a design with yarn by pressing it into beeswax. For teens in grades 6-12. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Wednesday, June 27 from 2 to 4 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.
Super Crafty Love-in: Join the authors of the book "Super Crafty: Over 75 Amazing How-to Projects for an Adult Craft-in." Supplies to complete a craft will be provided and crafty questions answered. Made possible through the generous support of the Library Foundation. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Sunday, June 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
The Peace Corps Experience: Return Peace Corps volunteer Richard Ireland will speak about his experience in Haiti. Learn about the people, history, ecology and challenges of poverty. Sunday, June 10 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Join this group for a party and bring a book to share for summer reading. Tuesday, June 12 from 6:45 to 8 p.m. or Wednesday, June 20 from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Russian-speaking lab help is available. Tuesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and Fridays from 2:30 to 5 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. Friday, June 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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. Monday, June 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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. Mondays, June 4, 11 and 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Web Basics: Learn about the World Wide Web. 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. Friday, June 8 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Web Searching I: Prerequisite: Web Basics. How do you find good information on the Web? Library staff will get you started with a few simple tools and then help you understand why some Web sites might be better than others. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Friday, June 22 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 a mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, June 16 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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