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Help plan the future
The city of Portland Bureau of Planning is beginning the planning process that will shape the way Portland grows and develops over the next 25 years. Called the Portland Plan, it is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make decisions about issues like housing, transportation, jobs, schools and parks. The city needs your help to make sure the Portland Plan reflects communal values, needs and desires as it prepares for the future.
Get involved. There will be a Portland Plan: Community Summit on Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. until noon at Floyd Light Middle School, 10800 S.E. Washington St.
Children are welcome. A child corner will be provided. If you are more comfortable communicating in a language that is not English, please bring a friend or relative who can help you communicate.
In preparation consider doing some background reading. Documents that provide a description of the conditions, trends and issues affecting us all are available online at www.portlandonline.com/portlandplan.
You may send your comments to Christine Appleberry, public involvement coordinator, at 503-823-9907 or christine.appleberry@ci.portland.or.us.
Use grasses in your garden to save water
The Flower Lane Garden Club plans a timely and interesting meeting on Tuesday, June 17. Carolyn Kolb of Wind Dancer Gardens in Salem will discuss conserving water with grasses. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at Leach Botanical Garden at 6704 S.E.122nd Ave. A free lunch will be served at noon. To learn more, please call Isa Hogue at 503-253-4071.
Tour a pair of local gardens
Villa Garden Club will make tours of two local gardens as part of its June meeting. If you are interested in going or would simply like to find out more about Villa Garden Club, be at the business meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 26 at Savage Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1740 S.E. 139th Ave. Following a brown bag lunch, carpooling to the gardens will be organized. Please call Leona Connelly at 503-287-4517 for more information.
PBA makes plans, awards scholarships
Parkrose Business Association members are gearing up for the Parkrose Festival and Cruise-In in August. Join them at the general membership meeting on Thursday, June 19 to learn more and to get involved. In addition, scholarship presentations will be made at the 11:30 a.m. meeting at Pony Soldier Inn, 9901 N.E. Sandy Blvd.
FUNDRAISERS
Donate your empties to Boosters
Do you have a collection of returnable cans and bottles from the long Memorial Day weekend? If so, the Parkrose High Bronco Boosters will take them off your hands. Swing by Parkrose Middle School, 11800 N.E. Shaver St., between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 to drop off your donation. Volunteers will be on hand Saturday, July 12 as well to collect your empties from the Fourth of July holiday.
Should you desire pickup of a large donation, contact Dave Luce at 503-255-3745.
REUNIONS
Parkrose Senior High School, class of 1963
The 45th reunion of the PHS class of ‘63 will be a two-day, multi-function event. There will be a golf tournament on Friday, Aug. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at Rose City Golf Course, 2200 N.E. 71st Ave., followed by a gathering at Jim Dandy Drive-In, 9626 N.E. Sandy Blvd. at 6 p.m. A dinner is planned for Saturday evening, Aug. 9 beginning at 6:30 at McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 S.W. Halsey in Troutdale.
To register or to learn more, go to www.pshs63.org.
Parkrose High School Class of 1978
Members of the PHS graduating class of 1978 will celebrate its 30th reunion on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Sept. 12, 13 and 14. Friday is an informal alumni-only event at Gotham Tavern, 2240 N. Interstate Ave., beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday is for alumni and guests for a light buffet and a no-host bar at Wilf’s Restaurant and Bar at 800 N.W. 6th Ave. beginning at 6 p.m. for $45 per person. Sunday is a golf event at Stonecreek Golf Club in Oregon City. You must pre-register to play. Contact broncs1978@gmail.com for complete details. Provide your name and contact information, including your e-mail address, for future updates.
Reservations can be secured by mailing payment to Broncs 1978, P.O. Box 56072, Portland, OR 97238.
THE ARTS
The halls are alive with the sound of music
The Parkrose High School choral department will offer a free concert on Tuesday, June 3 at 7 p.m. in the high school theater, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. All choirs will perform, and student awards will be presented.
The A-choir, fresh off its participation at the 5A State Choir Championships held in May at George Fox University is also the recipient of a Gold Award from the Oregon American Choral Director’s Association.
The PHS jazz band has been selected to perform on the Rose Festival Waterfront Village main stage on Friday, June 6 at 1 p.m.
Free spring concert
Enjoy a concert by Portland Metro Concert Band on Friday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Horner Performing Arts Center, David Douglas High School, 1400 S.E. 130th Ave. Enjoy a variety of concert band music, including marches, selections from Broadway musicals, a bit of light classical music and other favorites at this free event.
PHS student named finalist in Teen Idol competition
When Portland Parks & Recreation announced its second Portland Teen Idol contest this spring, organizers had no idea more than 300 teens would sign up for auditions. Extra audition dates and venues were added to accommodate the huge interest.
The hopefuls have been whittled down to ten finalists. Among those is 15-year-old Alex Hall of Parkrose High School.
Hall will compete for the coveted title of Portland Teen Idol on Saturday, June 14 at 6 p.m. at Benson High School, 546 N.E. 12th Ave. Parks Commissioner Dan Saltzman, singer Storm Large and songwriter and pianist Michael Allen Harrison (a PHS alumnus) are among the special guest judges for this popular teen singing competition.
Tickets are on sale online at www.ticketswest.com and at Tickets West outlets, including at all Portland area Safeway stores. Tickets will also be available beginning at 4 p.m. on the night of the show at the box office at Benson High School. General admission ticket prices are $8 for the upper balcony and $12 for the lower orchestra level. A limited number of special VIP tickets, which include preferred seating, are available for $20.
Saltzman is delighted at the turnout by teens for this year’s program. “I’m hearing the youth are taking this opportunity very seriously and are working hard at preparing for the final competition,” he said. “Over the past four years, Portland Parks has developed new programs that engage teens in activities that not only build their skills and talents, but also help to promote their self-esteem. Portland Teen Idol has proven to be a very successful example of that effort.”
Portland Teen Idol is part of PP&R’s program aimed at providing expanded recreational activities tailored specifically to the interests of teens. These new opportunities originate from the Children’s Bill of Rights, created by hundreds of youth from Portland and Multnomah County, which clearly showed that the community’s youth believe recreational opportunities are an important right for citizens of all ages.
“We’re confident that, with the council’s continued support of Portland Parks’ teen programming, we can expand our outreach to the youth in our community and know programs like Portland Teen Idol won’t lose any of the momentum they have developed,” Saltzman said.
For more information on Portland Teen Idol, please visit www.portlandparks.org and search the Teen Scene under the Activities tab.
EVENTS
Learn about memory garden
There will be an open house at the Portland Memory Garden next to Ed Benedict Park, Southeast 104th Avenue and Powell Boulevard, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4. Guided tours, refreshments and demonstrations will be presented. Learn how the garden can enhance the lives of elders, their caregivers and the community. Contact Patty Cassidy at 503-230-9174 or casssidypg@comcast.net to learn more.
Cycle the well field
Join the Portland Water Bureau and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a 16-mile bicycle tour through Portland’s groundwater protection area located in the Columbia Slough Watershed on Saturday, June 14. Groundwater Specialist Randy Albright will lead the ride, reveal the mysteries of groundwater and explain how we can all protect this important groundwater resource.
The ride will begin at the Parkrose/Sumner Transit Center at Northeast Sandy Boulevard and 95th Avenue at 9 a.m. This ride is suitable for advanced beginner and intermediate riders ages 12 and up. Bring your bike, helmet, water and lunch. Dress for the weather. Space is limited so register early with Katie Meckes at katie.meckes@columbiaslough.org or 503-281-1132.
Community garden plots added at HydroPark
Portland Parks & Recreation and the Portland Water Bureau will host the opening of a new community garden at the Hazelwood HydroPark at Northeast 117th Avenue between Multnomah and Holladay streets on Saturday, June 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. Community members are invited to join this celebration of urban agriculture and community. There will be a total of 25 plots at the garden.
For more information about garden plots, call the Community Garden Program at 503-823-1612.
Explorando el Columbia Slough
Be a part of this bilingual family environmental festival that celebrates nature in the city and the environment of the Columbia Slough on Saturday, June 21 at Whitaker Ponds Natural Area, 7040 N.E. 47th Ave from 1 to 5 p.m. This community event hosted by the Columbia Slough Watershed Council offers adventure, entertainment and hands-on activities in Spanish and English for all ages.
Participants can take guided canoe trips and enjoy live music, dance, storytelling and much more. Raffles will be held throughout the day.
Event organizers are looking for volunteers as well. Both English- and Spanish-speaking volunteers are needed to assist with interpretation, paddling, games, event setup and cleanup. Every volunteer receives an official Explorando T-shirt. If you can volunteer please contact Jesse Rosenbluth at jesse.rosenbluth@columbiaslough.org or 503-281-1132.
Neighborhood garage sale set for June 27-29
The 21st annual Maywood Park multi-family garage sale is set for Friday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, June 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Typically 50 to 60 homes in Maywood Park participate, selling clothes, furniture, toys, books and antiques. Maywood Park, a city within the city of Portland, is located west of 102nd Avenue between Prescott and Fremont streets.
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