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The Memo Calendar is your vehicle to publicize community events. Let your mid-Multnomah County neighbors know about events of interest, meetings, fundraisers and the like. Calendar submissions for the April issue are due Tuesday, March 15. For best results, e-mail Darlene Vinson at editor@midcountymemo.com. Or mail your submissions to 3510 N.E. 134th Ave., Portland, OR 97230. To leave a phone message, call 503-287-8904. The Mid-county Memo fax number is 503-249-7672.
SCHOOL CORNER
Music in our schools month
It is the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation. The National Association for Music Education has officially designated March as the observance of Music in Our Schools Month. The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children and to remind citizens and teachers that schools are where all children should have access to music. In addition, MIOSM provides an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community and to display the benefits school music brings to students of all ages.
The staff of 25 music teachers in the David Douglas school district offer general music, band, and orchestra at the elementary level; band, orchestra and choir to all middle school students; and band, jazz band, percussion ensemble, orchestra, choir, and music theory at the high school. The district is proud that music is in its schools every month of the year.
The following concerts are planned throughout the month:
• Lincoln Park Elementary, 13200 S.E. Lincoln St., grade 3 and combined grades 2 and 3 at 5:30 p.m.; grades 4 and 5 at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 3.
• Alice Ott Middle School choir at the Performing Arts Center, 1400 S.E. 130th Ave., at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8.
• Cherry Park Elementary, 1930 S.E. 104th Ave., grade 2 and combined grades 1 and 2 at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10.
• Menlo Park Elementary, 12900 N.E. Glisan St., band, orchestra and general music at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15.
• Secondary Choral Festival at the Performing Arts Center, 1400 S.E. 130th Ave., at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15.
• David Douglas High School choir at the Performing Arts Center, 1400 S.E. 130th Ave., at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16.
The culmination of MIOSM will be celebrated in the Parkrose School District on Tuesday, April 5. The elementary and middle school choirs will participate in the annual choral festival under the direction of Lesley Bossert, assisted by elementary music teachers Carolyn Hjelt, Mike Tolon and the middle school choral director Mark Gonzalez. The all day workshop will culminate in a free public concert with the high school choirs at 7 p.m. in the PHS Theater, 12003 N.E. Shaver St.
Bound for college? Check this out
The Pacific NW Association for College Admissions Counseling will host its annual spring college fair on Sunday, March 27, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Chiles Center on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. High school students and their parents are invited to speak with college representatives and attend workshops on scholarship opportunities and other topics. This is a free event.
Time to start thinking about preschool
Gethsemane Lutheran Preschool, 11560 SE Market St., is now accepting registrations for the 2011-2012 school year. Preschool is offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m., with an optional Lunch Bunch program available until 1 p.m. Tuition is $140 per month. Children must be 3 or 4 years of age by Sept. 1, 2011. Gethsemane Lutheran Preschool admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin. For information or to register, call 503-256-1835 or go to glcportland.org.
SENIOR RESOURCES
Metropolitan Family Service volunteer opportunities
Multnomah County RSVP connects individuals age 55 and over to volunteer opportunities where they can use their life experiences and skills to make positive contributions in the community.
Multnomah County RSVP opportunities within MFS include providing transportation and Friendly Visiting services to older adults. Opportunities available at partner community organizations include providing nutritious meals to low income families and older adults, encouraging hospital patients and family members and welcoming visitors to the Portland area.
Project Linkage helps older adults and people with disabilities remain independent and in their own homes longer by offering transportation services, friendly visiting and home repair free of charge. To keep this program going volunteers are needed.
Experience Corps is an innovative program that connects older adult mentors (55+) with students in public schools throughout the Portland Metro Area. Experience Corps volunteers provide mentoring and academic support to students to boost student academic performance, help schools become more successful and enhance the well-being of both themselves and students in the process.
Contact Heather Pruess at 503-249-8215, ext. 22 or heatherp@metfamily.org for details.
HEALTH and WELLNESS
Don't just survive - thrive
Work, kids, school, bills -- the responsibilities of everyday life for women can be overwhelming. The “Living with Vitality” workshop offered by the nonprofit Northwest Catholic Counseling Center, 8383 N.E. Sandy Blvd., on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. will cultivate health, strength and centeredness.
Workshop participants will immerse their mind, body and spirit in a day focused on self-care, emerging enlightened and energized. Women will learn to recognize and interpret cues from their bodies warning of rising stress, nurture emotional and physical well-being, connect with the inner self through good nutrition, and practice mindfulness techniques.
There is a $15 registration fee. Lunch is included. Call 503-253-0964. The deadline for registering is March 4. NCC has a particular commitment to serving low-income women. Reduced fee may be available.
Anxiety and depression class offers hope
Untreated anxiety often leads to depression. Depression and anxiety drain energy, decrease drive, and lessen hope. The key to relief is learning the tools to make positive choices each day and drawing on the support of others. The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center, 8383 N.E. Sandy Blvd., is offering a day-long class on Saturday, April 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help people master the practical skills for dealing with depression and anxiety before they become overwhelming.
“Both economic and health concerns are at the heart of this class,” according to Sister Barbara Kennedy, NCC clinical director. “Nearly ten percent of Americans find themselves suffering from depression or anxiety every year. The economic and societal consequences of depression make it the fourth costliest disease in the world. Those suffering need to know that help is available.”
Class participants will learn the functional skills needed to live with depression and anxiety, including relaxation techniques leading to reduced stress and heightened feelings of joy and relief. Other topics include dealing with negative thoughts, communication skills and problem solving.
There is a $40 fee that includes lunch. The deadline for registering is March 25. There are some scholarships available. Find more information at nwcounseling.org or call 503-253-0964.
MEETINGS
Airport hearing approaches
The Portland City Council and Port of Portland Commission will hold a joint public hearing on the proposed Portland International Airport Master Plan at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16 at the new Port headquarters atop the main airport parking garage at 7200 N.E. Airport Way.
The proposed plan calls for a series of traffic improvements on approach roads to be undertaken as activity at the airport increases. It also calls for environmental mitigation measures, to take place mainly on Government Island and the Columbia Slough, in conjunction with new development on Port property. In a controversial measure, it also imposes new environmental restrictions on new development on privately owned property adjacent to the airport. Finally, it establishes a permanent Citizen Advisory Committee that would oversee new projects at the airport, and act as a forum for public issues and concerns.
Tips to overcome nerves
If you want to learn to speak in public and gain confidence in all kinds of situations visit Jamin Toastmasters. The group meets every Thursday morning at Parkrose Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St., from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Visitors are always welcome and no one is obliged to speak. To learn more, contact Robert Fineberg at 503-281-4839 or fineberg.robert@gmail.com.
Our economy - what's the story
The League of Women Voters will host a symposium by area business leaders that will explore our economic situation now and moving forward. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Multnomah County Building, 501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. It is free. The public is invited.
Neil Nelson, president and CEO of Siltronic Corporation and Jake Nichol, president and CEO of Leatherman Tool Group will join Duncan Wyse, president of the Oregon Business Council and Sandra McDonough, president and CEO of the Portland Business Alliance to discuss the economic realities in our state and city, our challenges and opportunities. Wyse and McDonough will open the discussion, reviewing “A Check-Up on the Portland Region's Economic Health”, a joint project of the Oregon Business Council, the Portland Business Alliance, the Associated Oregon Industries, the Oregon Business Association and the Port of Portland.
Nelson and Nichol will discuss the economy from an industry perspective. They will review what it will take for their companies to continue to grow in Portland, the support they need to do that, and their biggest hurdles going forward.
The League of Women Voters is a public policy organization. It works to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation in government. This program is part of its continuing education program to stay informed about the foundations for Oregon's and Portland's civic life.
The event will be televised and aired on cable access television in the following weeks. It will also be available on lwvpdx.org.
Herb Tarlek to visit luncheon
Okay, the tacky broadcaster from “WKRP in Cincinnati” won't be on hand, but his ties will. Russellville Kiwanis will host its annual Herb Tarlek Tie Day on Tuesday, March 8 at 11:45 a.m. at the Refectory Restaurant, 1618 N.E. 122nd Ave. Members bring the ugliest ties they can find and auction them off to the highest bidder. The buyer then gets to select another member to be the recipient of the tie, who must wear it to all Kiwanis events for the remainder of the month. Funds raised support a variety of community programs.
Meetings are held each Tuesday. Parkrose School Board Chair Ed Grassel will speak on March 15; Dorothy Coughlin, director of disability awareness, Archdiocese of Portland is scheduled for March 22; and Anne Zaccardi of The ARC of Multnomah-Clackamas will be on hand on March 29.
To learn more, contact Charlie Ross at 503-252-1570.
Unemotional investing: a free seminar
Warren Buffet once said that in order to be successful you must “be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.” However, most investors let emotions guide their decision making. To help investors take charge of their emotions, Ashley Wilson, a financial advisor with Wilson Financial Group of Stifel Nicolaus, will present a seminar entitled “Unemotional Investing” to the Gateway Business Association.
Wilson, a regular financial columnist for the “Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce” and award winning speaker, will present a no-nonsense look at how damaging fear and greed can be to your nest egg and how a specific strategy can help you make logical, unemotional decisions.
The presentation is Wednesday, March 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Izzy's Restaurant, 1307 N.E. 102nd Ave. The public is invited.
Share your views on comprehensive strategies for a thriving and sustainable city
Portlanders have an opportunity to shape the city's strategies for the future at the Portland Plan Fair, on Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization, 10301 N.E. Glisan St.
Equity, economic prosperity and affordability, education and healthy connected neighborhoods top the list of residents' key concerns.
This fair is designed to offer residents a range of experiences and opportunities to learn about and comment on the strategies. In addition to breakout discussions for each strategy, the fairs will feature booths, presentations, local food and community exhibitors. Free childcare will be provided.
Share your ideas about how to get to the future you want. The Portland Plan will be a 25-year strategic plan for the city, and the direction it sets will touch every neighborhood, district and resident of Portland as it grows. The plan will help to define priorities, guide investment of public dollars and set the course for Portland for the next quarter of a century. For more information please go to pdxplan.com.
Bushtits, robins, hawks, oh my!
Flower Lane Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, March 15 at 10 a.m. at Parkview Retirement Center, 1825 N.E. 108th Ave. Karin Irwin and Roberta Hockett, Flower Lane Garden Club members, will present a program called “Counting Feathers.” They will share information about birds spotted in the Portland area, how to participate in backyard bird counts, and how to have your yard wildlife certified, providing much needed habitat for local and migrating birds. The public is invited.
Explosive detection canine unit
Have you ever wondered how dogs are trained to sniff out explosives? The Portland Police Bureau has a unit of bomb-sniffing dogs that work to keep the community safe. These dogs are trained much differently from attack dogs, but the service they provide in safety and security is unmatched. Recent events in Portland have brought attention to the importance of bomb detection.
See these animals in action, and learn how and why they are so successful at what they do at the East Precinct Involved Citizens meeting Wednesday, March 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the East Precinct Community Center, at 737 S.E. 106th Ave.
To learn more contact Dave Smith at dave.smith@portlandoregon.gov.
Garden blogger to share garden delights
In celebration of its 63rd anniversary, the Villa Garden Club will welcome The Oregonian garden writer and blogger Kym Pokorny as guest speaker to its meeting on Thursday, March 24. The meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. at Savage Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1740 S. E. 139th Ave. Please bring a dish to share at the potluck luncheon following the meeting. To learn more, call Lyn Farris at 503-255-5355.
Jefferson Smith Town Hall #2
Oregon District 47 Representative Jefferson Smith will be at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave., Wednesday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. to share his thoughts on how a better democracy can lead to an ever-better government.
He wants to hear your views on how we can make our democracy more efficient, accountable, and accessible. Share your thoughts, meet your neighbors, and learn about issues Rep. Smith is working on, like increasing participation in democracy and enhancing Oregon government transparency to include program outcomes and tax break recipients.
The Memo Calendar is your vehicle to publicize community events. Let your mid-Multnomah County neighbors know about events of interest, meetings, fundraisers and the like. Calendar submissions for the April issue are due Tuesday, March 15. For best results, e-mail Darlene Vinson at editor@midcountymemo.com. Or mail your submissions to 3510 N.E. 134th Ave., Portland, OR 97230. To leave a phone message, call 503-287-8904. The Mid-county Memo fax number is 503-249-7672.
SCHOOL CORNER
Music in our schools month
It is the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation. The National Association for Music Education has officially designated March as the observance of Music in Our Schools Month. The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children and to remind citizens and teachers that schools are where all children should have access to music. In addition, MIOSM provides an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community and to display the benefits school music brings to students of all ages.
The staff of 25 music teachers in the David Douglas school district offer general music, band, and orchestra at the elementary level; band, orchestra and choir to all middle school students; and band, jazz band, percussion ensemble, orchestra, choir, and music theory at the high school. The district is proud that music is in its schools every month of the year.
The following concerts are planned throughout the month:
• Lincoln Park Elementary, 13200 S.E. Lincoln St., grade 3 and combined grades 2 and 3 at 5:30 p.m.; grades 4 and 5 at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 3.
• Alice Ott Middle School choir at the Performing Arts Center, 1400 S.E. 130th Ave., at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8.
• Cherry Park Elementary, 1930 S.E. 104th Ave., grade 2 and combined grades 1 and 2 at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10.
• Menlo Park Elementary, 12900 N.E. Glisan St., band, orchestra and general music at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15.
• Secondary Choral Festival at the Performing Arts Center, 1400 S.E. 130th Ave., at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15.
• David Douglas High School choir at the Performing Arts Center, 1400 S.E. 130th Ave., at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16.
The culmination of MIOSM will be celebrated in the Parkrose School District on Tuesday, April 5. The elementary and middle school choirs will participate in the annual choral festival under the direction of Lesley Bossert, assisted by elementary music teachers Carolyn Hjelt, Mike Tolon and the middle school choral director Mark Gonzalez. The all day workshop will culminate in a free public concert with the high school choirs at 7 p.m. in the PHS Theater, 12003 N.E. Shaver St.
Bound for college? Check this out
The Pacific NW Association for College Admissions Counseling will host its annual spring college fair on Sunday, March 27, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Chiles Center on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. High school students and their parents are invited to speak with college representatives and attend workshops on scholarship opportunities and other topics. This is a free event.
Time to start thinking about preschool
Gethsemane Lutheran Preschool, 11560 SE Market St., is now accepting registrations for the 2011-2012 school year. Preschool is offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m., with an optional Lunch Bunch program available until 1 p.m. Tuition is $140 per month. Children must be 3 or 4 years of age by Sept. 1, 2011. Gethsemane Lutheran Preschool admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin. For information or to register, call 503-256-1835 or go to glcportland.org.
SENIOR RESOURCES
Metropolitan Family Service volunteer opportunities
Multnomah County RSVP connects individuals age 55 and over to volunteer opportunities where they can use their life experiences and skills to make positive contributions in the community.
Multnomah County RSVP opportunities within MFS include providing transportation and Friendly Visiting services to older adults. Opportunities available at partner community organizations include providing nutritious meals to low income families and older adults, encouraging hospital patients and family members and welcoming visitors to the Portland area.
Project Linkage helps older adults and people with disabilities remain independent and in their own homes longer by offering transportation services, friendly visiting and home repair free of charge. To keep this program going volunteers are needed.
Experience Corps is an innovative program that connects older adult mentors (55+) with students in public schools throughout the Portland Metro Area. Experience Corps volunteers provide mentoring and academic support to students to boost student academic performance, help schools become more successful and enhance the well-being of both themselves and students in the process.
Contact Heather Pruess at 503-249-8215, ext. 22 or heatherp@metfamily.org for details.
HEALTH and WELLNESS
Don't just survive - thrive
Work, kids, school, bills -- the responsibilities of everyday life for women can be overwhelming. The “Living with Vitality” workshop offered by the nonprofit Northwest Catholic Counseling Center, 8383 N.E. Sandy Blvd., on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. will cultivate health, strength and centeredness.
Workshop participants will immerse their mind, body and spirit in a day focused on self-care, emerging enlightened and energized. Women will learn to recognize and interpret cues from their bodies warning of rising stress, nurture emotional and physical well-being, connect with the inner self through good nutrition, and practice mindfulness techniques.
There is a $15 registration fee. Lunch is included. Call 503-253-0964. The deadline for registering is March 4. NCC has a particular commitment to serving low-income women. Reduced fee may be available.
Anxiety and depression class offers hope
Untreated anxiety often leads to depression. Depression and anxiety drain energy, decrease drive, and lessen hope. The key to relief is learning the tools to make positive choices each day and drawing on the support of others. The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center, 8383 N.E. Sandy Blvd., is offering a day-long class on Saturday, April 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help people master the practical skills for dealing with depression and anxiety before they become overwhelming.
“Both economic and health concerns are at the heart of this class,” according to Sister Barbara Kennedy, NCC clinical director. “Nearly ten percent of Americans find themselves suffering from depression or anxiety every year. The economic and societal consequences of depression make it the fourth costliest disease in the world. Those suffering need to know that help is available.”
Class participants will learn the functional skills needed to live with depression and anxiety, including relaxation techniques leading to reduced stress and heightened feelings of joy and relief. Other topics include dealing with negative thoughts, communication skills and problem solving.
There is a $40 fee that includes lunch. The deadline for registering is March 25. There are some scholarships available. Find more information at nwcounseling.org or call 503-253-0964.
MEETINGS
Airport hearing approaches
The Portland City Council and Port of Portland Commission will hold a joint public hearing on the proposed Portland International Airport Master Plan at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16 at the new Port headquarters atop the main airport parking garage at 7200 N.E. Airport Way.
The proposed plan calls for a series of traffic improvements on approach roads to be undertaken as activity at the airport increases. It also calls for environmental mitigation measures, to take place mainly on Government Island and the Columbia Slough, in conjunction with new development on Port property. In a controversial measure, it also imposes new environmental restrictions on new development on privately owned property adjacent to the airport. Finally, it establishes a permanent Citizen Advisory Committee that would oversee new projects at the airport, and act as a forum for public issues and concerns.
Tips to overcome nerves
If you want to learn to speak in public and gain confidence in all kinds of situations visit Jamin Toastmasters. The group meets every Thursday morning at Parkrose Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St., from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Visitors are always welcome and no one is obliged to speak. To learn more, contact Robert Fineberg at 503-281-4839 or fineberg.robert@gmail.com.
Our economy - what's the story
The League of Women Voters will host a symposium by area business leaders that will explore our economic situation now and moving forward. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Multnomah County Building, 501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. It is free. The public is invited.
Neil Nelson, president and CEO of Siltronic Corporation and Jake Nichol, president and CEO of Leatherman Tool Group will join Duncan Wyse, president of the Oregon Business Council and Sandra McDonough, president and CEO of the Portland Business Alliance to discuss the economic realities in our state and city, our challenges and opportunities. Wyse and McDonough will open the discussion, reviewing “A Check-Up on the Portland Region's Economic Health”, a joint project of the Oregon Business Council, the Portland Business Alliance, the Associated Oregon Industries, the Oregon Business Association and the Port of Portland.
Nelson and Nichol will discuss the economy from an industry perspective. They will review what it will take for their companies to continue to grow in Portland, the support they need to do that, and their biggest hurdles going forward.
The League of Women Voters is a public policy organization. It works to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation in government. This program is part of its continuing education program to stay informed about the foundations for Oregon's and Portland's civic life.
The event will be televised and aired on cable access television in the following weeks. It will also be available on lwvpdx.org.
Herb Tarlek to visit luncheon
Okay, the tacky broadcaster from “WKRP in Cincinnati” won't be on hand, but his ties will. Russellville Kiwanis will host its annual Herb Tarlek Tie Day on Tuesday, March 8 at 11:45 a.m. at the Refectory Restaurant, 1618 N.E. 122nd Ave. Members bring the ugliest ties they can find and auction them off to the highest bidder. The buyer then gets to select another member to be the recipient of the tie, who must wear it to all Kiwanis events for the remainder of the month. Funds raised support a variety of community programs.
Meetings are held each Tuesday. Parkrose School Board Chair Ed Grassel will speak on March 15; Dorothy Coughlin, director of disability awareness, Archdiocese of Portland is scheduled for March 22; and Anne Zaccardi of The ARC of Multnomah-Clackamas will be on hand on March 29.
To learn more, contact Charlie Ross at 503-252-1570.
Unemotional investing: a free seminar
Warren Buffet once said that in order to be successful you must “be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.” However, most investors let emotions guide their decision making. To help investors take charge of their emotions, Ashley Wilson, a financial advisor with Wilson Financial Group of Stifel Nicolaus, will present a seminar entitled “Unemotional Investing” to the Gateway Business Association.
Wilson, a regular financial columnist for the “Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce” and award winning speaker, will present a no-nonsense look at how damaging fear and greed can be to your nest egg and how a specific strategy can help you make logical, unemotional decisions.
The presentation is Wednesday, March 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Izzy's Restaurant, 1307 N.E. 102nd Ave. The public is invited.
Share your views on comprehensive strategies for a thriving and sustainable city
Portlanders have an opportunity to shape the city's strategies for the future at the Portland Plan Fair, on Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization, 10301 N.E. Glisan St.
Equity, economic prosperity and affordability, education and healthy connected neighborhoods top the list of residents' key concerns.
This fair is designed to offer residents a range of experiences and opportunities to learn about and comment on the strategies. In addition to breakout discussions for each strategy, the fairs will feature booths, presentations, local food and community exhibitors. Free childcare will be provided.
Share your ideas about how to get to the future you want. The Portland Plan will be a 25-year strategic plan for the city, and the direction it sets will touch every neighborhood, district and resident of Portland as it grows. The plan will help to define priorities, guide investment of public dollars and set the course for Portland for the next quarter of a century. For more information please go to pdxplan.com.
Bushtits, robins, hawks, oh my!
Flower Lane Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, March 15 at 10 a.m. at Parkview Retirement Center, 1825 N.E. 108th Ave. Karin Irwin and Roberta Hockett, Flower Lane Garden Club members, will present a program called “Counting Feathers.” They will share information about birds spotted in the Portland area, how to participate in backyard bird counts, and how to have your yard wildlife certified, providing much needed habitat for local and migrating birds. The public is invited.
Explosive detection canine unit
Have you ever wondered how dogs are trained to sniff out explosives? The Portland Police Bureau has a unit of bomb-sniffing dogs that work to keep the community safe. These dogs are trained much differently from attack dogs, but the service they provide in safety and security is unmatched. Recent events in Portland have brought attention to the importance of bomb detection.
See these animals in action, and learn how and why they are so successful at what they do at the East Precinct Involved Citizens meeting Wednesday, March 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the East Precinct Community Center, at 737 S.E. 106th Ave.
To learn more contact Dave Smith at dave.smith@portlandoregon.gov.
Garden blogger to share garden delights
In celebration of its 63rd anniversary, the Villa Garden Club will welcome The Oregonian garden writer and blogger Kym Pokorny as guest speaker to its meeting on Thursday, March 24. The meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. at Savage Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1740 S. E. 139th Ave. Please bring a dish to share at the potluck luncheon following the meeting. To learn more, call Lyn Farris at 503-255-5355.
Jefferson Smith Town Hall #2
Oregon District 47 Representative Jefferson Smith will be at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave., Wednesday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. to share his thoughts on how a better democracy can lead to an ever-better government.
He wants to hear your views on how we can make our democracy more efficient, accountable, and accessible. Share your thoughts, meet your neighbors, and learn about issues Rep. Smith is working on, like increasing participation in democracy and enhancing Oregon government transparency to include program outcomes and tax break recipients.
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