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EVENTS
Slough 101
The free Slough 101 workshop on Saturday, March 7 from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. explores the unique character, challenges and opportunities of the Columbia Slough and its watershed. Learn about water quality, neighborhood history, vegetation and urban development challenges. Whether you're interested in fish, wildlife, communities or businesses, this workshop has something for you. This event will be at the Multnomah County Drainage District office, 1880 N.E. Elrod Dr.
Slough 101 is designed for adults interested in learning more about the Columbia Slough watershed. Refreshments and materials will be provided. Preregistration is required, and space is limited. Please register early by contacting Melissa Sandoz, outreach director, at melissa.sandoz@columbiaslough.org or 503-281-1132.
Enjoy a free massage
You will have a chance to learn alternative options for treating stress and common ailments this month at free seminars being offered by Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, 10541 S.E. Cherry Blossom Drive.
Experience therapeutic massage known as shiatsu on Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Sample neck, shoulder and hand massages will be available.
On Saturday, March 21 the discussion will focus on seasonal foods that can be beneficial to your overall health. This seminar is from 10 a.m. to noon as well.
For more information contact Christina Walker, community relations specialist, at 503-253-3443, ext. 198 or cwalker@ocom.edu.
Historic farmhouse opens for tours
Take a step back in time on Saturday, March 21, when the Zimmerman Heritage Farmhouse will be open for guided tours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The farmhouse, built in 1874, is located at Northeast 171st Avenue and Sandy Boulevard.
Isobel Zimmerman lived in the house until 1992. She is credited with saving family and community history to be shared with future generations.
Tours are $3 for visitors 12 years and up. Children under 12 pay no admission fee. To learn more, call 503-261-8078.
Free women's financial planning workshop
Are you stressed about your financial situation? You can take control. The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center is offering Women and Money, a workshop designed to help women take charge of debt no matter how much you make, and it's being offered completely free of charge. Become inspired to set personal financial goals, learn how to design a budget you can stick with and develop practical tools to manage your money.
Women and Money will be held Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A complimentary lunch will be provided. You are encouraged to bring your teenaged or adult daughters with you. Learn together to take charge of your money. If you are interested in attending, please contact NCCC at 503-253-0964. Space is limited so register today.
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
Following is a list of area neighborhood meetings as supplied by the Office of Neighborhood Involvement. Information is subject to change. Check with your local association or the East Portland Neighborhood Office at 503-823-4550 if you have questions.
The Neighborhood Emergency Team meeting is Monday, March 2 at 6 p.m. at Seventh Day Adventist Church, 10501 S.E. Market St.
The East Precinct Citizen's Advisory Committee meeting is Tuesday, March 3 at 6 p.m. in the East Precinct Community Room, 737 S.E. 106th Ave.
The East Portland Neighborhood Organization will meet on Wednesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. in the East Portland Neighborhood Office, 1017 N.E. 117th Ave.
The East Portland Parks Coalition meeting is Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the East Portland Neighborhood Office, 1017 N.E. 117th Ave.
The Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Association general membership will meet on Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. at Powellhurst Baptist Church, 3435 S.E. 112th Ave.
The Centennial Community Association general membership will meet on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at Harold Oliver Intermediate School, 15840 S.E. Taylor St., Room 65.
The East Portland Land Use Committee meeting is Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the East Portland Neighborhood Office, 1017 N.E. 117th Ave.
The Hazelwood Neighborhood Association will meet on Monday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the East Portland Neighborhood Office, 1017 N.E. 117th Ave.
The Parkrose Neighborhood Association will meet on Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. at Faithful Savior Ministries, 11100 N.E. Skidmore St.
The Argay Neighborhood Association meeting is Tuesday, March 17 at Fire Station #2, 4800 N.E. 122nd Ave.
The Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors board will meet on March 17 at 7 p.m. at Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N. E. Knott St. A general membership meeting will be held March 24 at 7 p.m., also at PUMC. Officers will be elected. The guest speakers will include Tiffany Gates of Metro and a representative from Portland International Airport. Contact PHAN President Carol Williams at carolsmailbox@msn.com or 503-255-9596 for more information. A City-wide Landlord Forum meeting is set for Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the East Portland Neighborhood Office, 1017 N.E. 117th Ave.
The Russell Neighborhood Association and Wilkes Community Group will hold a joint meeting on Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at Western States Chiropractic College, Hampton Hall, 2900 N.E. 132nd Ave.
The Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Association will host a series of meetings on Saturday, March 21 in the Human Solutions Community Room, 12350 S.E. Powell Blvd. The Greening of Powellhurst-Gilbert will begin at 10:30 a.m. The Powellhurst-Gilbert Outreach and Membership Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m., and the Powellhurst-Gilbert Public Safety Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m.
The Glenfair Neighborhood Association general membership will meet on Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at Glenfair Elementary, Faculty Lounge, 15300 N.E. Glisan St.
The Partners for a Safe and Livable East Portland meeting is Monday, March 30 at 6 p.m. in the East Portland Neighborhood Office, 1017 N.E. 117th Ave.
LIBRARIES
Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html, 503-988-5386
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.
Pajama Time: Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join library staff for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult. Wednesdays beginning March 18 from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Thursdays beginning March 19 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months with adult. Thursdays beginning March 19 from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Fridays beginning March 20 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Fridays beginning March 20 from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Number Fun with "To Market to Market": To market to market to buy a fat pig ... shop at the market, join the jiggity jig, and have fun budgeting and buying groceries in a play store. This fun and interactive math program is for children 3 to 7 years with an adult. Brought to you by the Gregory Heights Library Teen Council. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Monday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to noon.
komedy 4 da kids: Angel Ocasio presents a bilingual and interactive performance combining physical comedy, juggling, balancing and magic. Thursday, March 26 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.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 March 12.
Youth Community Service Crew: Do you need community service hours and volunteer credit? Check out the Youth Community Service Crew at your library. Come for a two-hour block of fun, music, snacks and enough work to keep you busy. For ages 10 to 18. Wednesday, March 4 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Teen Council: Meet new friends, learn new skills, help the library, eat snacks and have fun. Teen Council members work with library staff to make the library teen-friendly. Wednesday, March 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Teen Lounge Unplugged -- Dance Dance Revolution: The second Thursday of the month is DDR Day. Anyone in grades 6-12 is invited to jump around like a fool to DDR. Or just hang out and eat snacks. Thursday, March 12 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Vietnamese Crafts for Children: Learn to make crafts that are popular with Vietnamese children. Conducted in Vietnamese. For ages 5 and up. Sunday, March 15 from 2 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. There will be time for conversation in both languages.
Saturdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Pageturners Book Group: Read "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett. Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Tuesday, March 17 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Blossoms of Spring -- Flower Painting: Tulips, daffodils and lilacs will be the subjects of this Asian-style painting class, open to all levels of experience. Artist Cindy Lommasson will show you how to create fresh, lively paintings with watercolor and sumi ink on rice paper. Preregistration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Sunday, March 22 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Saturday, March 21 and 28 from 9 to 10 a.m.
Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., www.multcolib.org/agcy/mid.html, 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 with adult. Mondays through Fridays from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months with adult. Tuesdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Pajama Time: Put on your pajamas and join library staff for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult. Tuesdays from 7 to 7:45 p.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Vietnamese/English Storytime: Bilingual storytime for children ages newborn to 6 with adult. Saturdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Chinese Storytime: Storytime presented in Cantonese for children ages newborn to 6 years with adult. Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Yoga for Youngsters: This class introduces children to the benefits of yoga through stories, music and simple movements. For ages 4 to 7 years and their caregivers; one child per adult. You are encouraged to bring your own mat. Tuesdays from 11:15 a.m. to noon.
Knitting Club: Whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, come join the fun and learn together and from one another. All experience levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own supplies. Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Wii Play 2gether: Play Wii at the library. All ages are welcome. Tuesday, March 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 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. Preregistration is required. Call 503-988-5392. Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., except March 2.
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. Tuesday, March 3, 17 and 31 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Teen Council: Meet new friends, learn new skills, help the library, eat snacks and have fun. Wednesday, March 4 and 18 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Teen Lounge Unplugged -- Board Games and Dance Dance Revolution: Anyone in grades 6-12 is invited to come play board games, try out DDR or just hang out. Tuesday, March 10 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Teen Lounge Unplugged -- Board Games and Wii: Come Wii with library staff. Anyone in grades 6-12 is welcome. No experience necessary. Tuesday, March 24 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Talk Time: Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. Saturdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Simple Healthy Cooking Saves Time and Money: Author Jean Johnson will present no-fuss recipes from her book "Cooking Beyond Measure: How to Eat Well without Formal Recipes." Demonstrations will be simple, no-cook recipes -- like sliced pears dipped in flax meal laced with cardamom, cottage cream and raspberries with homemade whole grain muesli, or roasted garlic on whole grain bread. The program will show how quickly and deliciously food comes together when we forget about measuring -- like our grandmas did and like everyday cooks around the world do. Sunday, March 8 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Pageturners Book Groups: Engage in stimulating conversation about books. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Read "Maisie Dobbs: A Novel" by Jacqueline Winspear for Tuesday, March 10 from 6:45 to 8 p.m.
Read "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln" by Doris Kearns Goodwin for Wednesday, March 18 from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
Ten Steps to Starting a Business: This seminar covers basic small business start-up information. The presentation is designed for individuals in the thinking stage of starting a business. Included in this seminar is an overview of all the basic requirements, including name registry, business structures and licensing requirements. Small business resources are highlighted with emphasis on business planning tools, business resources, market research and business planning. Presented by the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Monday, March 23 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
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