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The Memo Calendar is your vehicle to publicize community events. Let your neighbors know about events of interest, meetings, fundraisers and the like. When you send submissions, include all details that apply: date, start time, finish time, address, admission fee, a brief description of the event including who it benefits if applicable, and a contact name and phone number or email address. Send a photo if you have one. Identify individuals from left to right (large group shots can simply be identified by the group name) and provide the name of the photographer for proper credit. Calendar submissions for the April issue are due Friday, March 14. For best results, email 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.
EVENTS, ACTIVITIES and CELEBRATIONS
Tour our local botanical garden
March marks the beginning of seasonal guided tours at Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave. The first Saturday of the month is the curator's tour, led by Curator Courtney Vengarick. On other Saturdays, join a volunteer guide for an informative tour with different weekly themes. Tours are free and run from 11 a.m. until noon. No registration is required; however, the maximum tour size is 15. First-come, first-served.
For more information, go to www.leachgarden.org or call the Garden at 503-823-1671.
Find a winter's tale in your garden
Botanists look at characteristics of related plants in order to indentify them. Discover how to recognize patterns to help you more easily identify both native and ornamental plants by learning to group plants into families at this botany series at Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave., beginning Sunday, March 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. and continuing April 13 and May 18.
This first class focuses on winter twig identification and early spring sprouts. Subsequent classes will look at parts of a flower and leaf characteristics. Each class will include botanic terminology and common plant families and their characteristics, as different plants bloom in the garden for each class. Both beginners and those with prior plant recognition skills will benefit from the series. Registration is required as there is a 12-student maximum. Call 503-823-1671, email jjenkins@leachgarden.org, or register online at www.leachgarden.org. The fee is $25 per class or $55 for the complete series.
Add basketry to your list of talents
Learn to make Japanese gift baskets at Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave., Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. until noon. This class is appropriate from children age 12 and up as well as adults and for any level of basketry skill. Participants will choose from several basket styles and will complete at least two baskets. Materials and tools will be provided. Registration is required as the class will be limited to six students. Call 503-823-1671, email jjenkins@leachgarden.org, or register online at www.leachgarden.org. A $20 registration fee plus a $10 material fee is payable at the beginning of the class.
Do it yourself manga
Learn the art of Japanese cartooning Tuesday through Friday, March 25-28, from 9:30 a.m. until noon at Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.
Japanese comic strips and animation have introduced young people the world over to a new type of creativity. This style of art is beautiful and entertaining and these classes are a simple introduction to making magna on your own. All skill levels are welcome. You can take just one class or sign up for the full series. All materials are provided but you can bring your own if you prefer.
This is a great spring break activity. Registration is required. The fee is $25 per class or $75 for all four classes. To register, call 503-823-1671 or visit leachgarden.org.
REUNIONS
PHS class of 1969
The Parkrose High class of 1969 returns to Parkrose for its 45th reunion at the Rossi Barn Bash at Rossi Farm, 3839 N.E. 122nd Ave., Saturday, July 12 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $15 per person at the gate and include a barbecue chicken dinner, live music and dancing plus designated canopy and seating for the class group.
To learn more or to make sure your name is in the class database email the reunion committee at parkrose1969reunion@yahoo.com.
PHS class of 1984
Save the date. The 30-year reunion of the Parkrose High Class of 1984 is Saturday, July 12. Final plans are being formalized and may include a family breakfast in the morning followed by a tour of the high school and ending with an evening adults-only celebration. To put in your two cents worth or to learn more, contact Tammy Ross at tamross@comcast.net.
PHS class of 2004
Plans are in the works for a 10-year reunion of the Parkrose High class of 2004. Find the Facebook group Parkrose High School 2004 to see updates and surveys for this reunion. Contact Aika M. Krecek at aika.krecek@gmail.com to learn more.
FUNDRAISERS
Cans and bottles for outdoor school
The monthly refundable can and bottle drive Saturday, March 1 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Parkrose Middle School, 11800 N.E. Shaver St., benefits Parkrose Outdoor School.
If you missed the March collection date, save your cans and bottles until Saturday, April 5 when your donation will support Parkrose High baseball.
Save food, save money, support music
The annual Parkrose Music Booster Tupperware fundraiser is April 1 through April 15. Online ordering and direct shipment will be available soon. Talk to your favorite Parkrose music student, any Parkrose music teacher or contact Rebekah Wanke of the Parkrose Music Boosters at 503-255-7218 or rwanke100@comcast.net now to learn more or to place an order. Forty percent of sales will be donated to music programs district wide.
Test drive a DeLorean
Okay. Not exactly. But you can take your picture standing next to a DeLorean at the annual Parkrose Educational Foundation dinner and auction Saturday, April 12 at the Sheraton Portland Airport, 8235 N.E. Airport Way. The community will go “Back to the Future” in celebration of Parkrose students past, present and future at this annual fundraising auction.
Tickets are available now at parkrosedfdn.org. Round up a group of friends and neighbors to fill a table-it only takes eight-for a great night out in support of Parkrose students.
Blazers benefit for PEF
LaMarcus Aldridge. Damian Lillard. You know you want to see these NBA all stars up close. Now's your chance.
Purchase tickets for Blazer games April 4 vs. Phoenix, April 13 against Golden State or April 16 when the Los Angeles Clippers come to town and $5 of the price of each ticket will be donated to the Parkrose Educational Foundation.
Here's how it works: go to tickets.trailblazers.com/deals. Enter the promo code PEF and choose your tickets. It's that easy.
Everyone in your group will receive a Trail Blazers hat or mini basketball and each and every one of the 3,500 hundred kids enrolled in Parkrose School District schools will thank you.
If you have questions, please get in touch Mike North, Portland Trailblazers group account manager at mike.north@trailblazers.com or 503-963-3978.
Go Blazers!
CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS
Your schools need you
The joint Parkrose Middle School/Parkrose High School Parent Teacher Organization and Booster Club meeting is Tuesday, March 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the PHS Library, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. Community members, business owners or representatives, parents and grandparents are invited to get involved in the education of Parkrose students.
Hear first-hand reports from educators, administrators, students, parents and volunteers. Learn about academics, athletics, music and more. Find out about open leadership opportunities.
Childcare and snacks are provided. Mark your calendar and plan to bring a friend or neighbor. To learn more, contact PHS PTO Booster President Annette Stevko-Frary at 503-281-3400 or annette@hollywoodchiro.net.
Club celebrating 66 rings in its tree
Celebrate with the Villa Garden Club as it marks its 66th anniversary Thursday, March 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Savage Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1740 S. E. 139th Ave. Guest presenter Jennifer Karps will share stories of the history of Oregon as told by its trees. This is a potluck luncheon. Please bring something to share. To learn more, contact Velda Altig at 503-252-7423.
GIVING BACK
Harvest used books for children
The Childrens' Book Bank collects used books, cleans them, repairs them, sorts them and finally, delivers them in colorful book bags to children in low income families. This project strives to improve the literacy skills of low-income children by giving them books of their own before they reach kindergarten. In some neighborhoods the ratio of books to children is one book to 300 children. Closing this gap will help close the literacy gap.
Your help is needed to clean and repair the 25,000 books collected during the 2013 Children's Book Harvest. The work is done at Marshall High School, 3905 S.E. 91st Ave. Contact Katherin at 503-954-6853 or kflower@childrensbookbank.org to learn more or to volunteer.
THE ARTS
Back to Bach
Take a journey through the remarkable life of one of the world's greatest composers. Experience Johann Sebastian Bach's development-his successes and challenges-as a composer, an organist, a teacher, a husband and father, and a theologian Sunday, March 16 at 4 p.m. at Tabor Heights United Methodist Church, 6161 S.E. Stark St.
Listen to the amazing story of the boy from Eisenach, Germany who changed the world of music forever. Hear selections from some of Bach's most well-known and popular works. Meet his family and see the places where Bach created his musical world.
Joining organist Helen Hollenbeck are soprano Ruth Register, violinist Mary Rowell, Baroque trumpeter Murray Zenk and media specialist Dennis Bridges.
A Bach birthday reception follows the concert. A free-will offering will be accepted.
Meet Peter and his canine nemesis
The music of Sergei Prokofiev immortalized a simple tale of young courage and bravado in “Peter and the Wolf.” The Resurrection Players bring the story to life Friday, March 7 and 14 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 8 and 15 at 2 p.m.
Performances are at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1700 N.E. 132nd Ave. Tickets can be purchased at the door. They are $8 for adults and $4 for children. Light refreshments are served.
Bring color to your work
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| Watercolorist Harold Walkup is guest instructor this month at Portland Fine Arts Guild classes. COURTESY HAROLD WALKUP |
Classes are Mondays, March 3, 10 and 17 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Russellville Grange Hall, 12105 N.E. Prescott St. The fee is $12 pre session for guild members and $15 per session for non-members.
EDUCATION
Meet the superintendent at Slavic night
Slavic parents of students enrolled in Parkrose schools are invited to meet with Superintendent Karen Fisher Gray Thursday, March 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Parkrose School District office, 10636 N.E. Prescott St. to ask questions, share concerns and learn about your child's education. Dinner, childcare and a Russian interpreter is provided. If you have questions, contact Andrea Stevenson at 503-408-2135.
Get your child ready for school
Gethsemane Lutheran Preschool, 11560 S.E. Market St., is now accepting registrations for the 2014-15 school year. Call 503-256-1835 to set up a tour. The preschool programs are for three and four year olds and meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Learn more on Facebook or on the web at www.glcportland.org/preschool.
Accepting students from pre-K through high school
Columbia Christian School, 413 N.E. 91st Ave., hosts an open house for parents and students Thursday, March 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. This event offers families the chance to tour the campus, meet staff members and learn about the opportunities CCS provides. Enrollment is open for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Discounts are available for early registrants with full payment the night of the event. Learn more at www.columbiachristian.com or call Carrie Rude at 503-252-8577.
SENIOR RESOURCES
Get help coping with diabetes
Join others aged 60 and older with Type 2 diabetes for free informal meetings March 3 and 17 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. Talk about your challenges, ask questions and share ideas. These meeting are hosted by Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization.
Explore Forest Park and Rose City
Gresham Senior Hiking-Outdoor Group is a senior group that provides friendly, safe and interesting programs that encourage seniors to be more active while enjoying the beauty of nature. All outings begin at the Ambleside Gresham Senior Center, 405 N.E. 5th St., in Gresham. There are no dues. Participants are asked to reimburse drivers. Contact Rose Marie Gilbert to sign up for free email notifications at gilbertrosemarie@centurylink.net or call her at 503-761-2357 to request a notification by mail. There is a $5 annual subscription fee.
Trish Perrin will lead a tour of the Rose City Park neighborhood Thursday, March 6 leaving Ambleside at 10 a.m. The approximate 3.8-mile walk will include a trail around the Rose City Golf Course. This neighborhood of distinctive homes has many tree-lined streets. A local restaurant has been selected for a lunch stop. Dress for the weather. The fee is $2.
To begin getting in shape for the summer hiking season, Tuesday, March 18 is a hike in Forest Park along the Ridge Trail Loop. The 900 ft. of elevation will be split by a cross trail detour to rest legs before climbing again. The trail is a five-mile loop through forest which starts at the west end of the St. Johns Bridge. Dress for the weather, boots are strongly recommended, and bring a lunch. There will be a stop in St. Johns for snacks before returning to Gresham. This group leaves Ambleside at 9 a.m. The fee is $4.
The planned two-year exploration of the 40 Mile Loop begins Thursday, April 3. The trail will be discovered in short segments focusing on natural areas, older neighborhoods and points of interest.
Pamper your tootsies
Take advantage of the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization Foot Care Clinic March 13 and 27 at East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave. This nurse-run clinic includes a foot soak, toe nail trim and file, foot massage, callous and corn sanding or smoothing and reduction of thick fungal nails for $35. You must bring your own tub and towels. For appointments and more information, please call Hazel or Rachel at 503-988-6073.
LIBRARIES
New multilingual website
Multnomah County Library now offers easy-to-use translation tools for the library website at www.multcolib.org. The site now features content available in Spanish, Russian, and Vietnamese and simplified Chinese.
Translating the library's website is part of the library's ongoing commitment to connect immigrants to the information and resources they need to be successful in the United States. Multnomah County Library engages people of all ages with free opportunities and friendly guidance to help them learn English, build job and technology skills, prepare for citizenship and attain educational goals.
Multnomah County Library is one of the few public libraries to deliver this level of user experience and content in a translated website. The translated website is optimized to work on any mobile device and enables searching for events and materials in all five languages. The translations are updated and expanded over time.
“The library's translated website is another positive step toward providing responsive and inclusive service to our diverse community,” said Director of Libraries Vailey Oehlke. “As the needs of our community shift and evolve, the library will continue to look ahead to ensure that we're meeting or exceeding those needs.”
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.
Book Babies: Storytime for children from birth to 12 months with adult. Mondays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Tuesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Fridays from 10:15 to 11 a.m. and again from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:15 a.m. to noon.
Family Storytime: Storytime for children 2 to 7 years with adult. Sundays from 3 to 3:45 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
Black Storytime: The African and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult and other family members). Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to noon.
Chinese Storytime: Storytime presented in Cantonese for children newborn to 6 years with adult. Saturdays from 2:15 to 3 p.m. except March 29.
Vietnamese Storytime: Storytime presented in Vietnamese for children newborn to 6 years with adult. Sundays from 1 to 1:45 p.m.
Russian Storytime: Storytime presented in Russian for children newborn to 6 years with adult. Tuesdays from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
Yarn Club: Whether your interest is knitting or crocheting, join the fun and learn together. All experience levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own supplies. Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
The Cat Drum: A story from the Caribbean about how the cat got its purr. Sean's Shadows is a dynamic combination of storytelling , shadow puppetry, world music and a love for reading and books. Shadow puppet theater is found all over the world and has been performed for hundreds of generations. Sean's mission is to entertain, educate, and help maintain this ancient art in a fun and engaging manner. Sunday, March 23 from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m.
The Sesquicentennial Library Celebration Puppet Show: Multnomah County Library is celebrating 150 years of library service. MCL is the oldest public library west of the Mississippi. Join Librarian Gabby as she transports herself back in time to unfold the stories of the library's? humble beginnings?; then t?ravel?s? back again to now, ?150 years ?later ?of amazing dedication to get information out to the public free for you and me. Singing, dancing and laughter are included in this original Penny's Puppet Show. Tuesday, March 25 from 2:30 to 3:15 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. Wednesdays, March 5 and 19 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Read to the Dogs: Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog from Pet Partners. Registration is required; call 503-988-5392. Saturdays, March 8 and 22 from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, noon to 2 p.m.
Language Exchange: Engage in conversation with native English speakers who want to practice their Spanish as well as with native Spanish speakers who want to practice their English. Sundays from 3 to 4:30 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 p.m.
Seed to Supper-Beginning Gardening on a Small Budget: Growing and harvesting your own food can be both an economically and emotionally rewarding experience, a visual and savory demonstration of your own labors. In this five-week course from the Oregon Food Bank, participants will learn the basics of abundant produce gardening-from preparing your soil, planting and maintaining your crop, managing pests sustainably, and planning for a fruitful harvest throughout the summer and fall. Participants should plan to attend all five classes. Please find other arrangements for children; this is an adults-only course. Seed to Supper is a joint effort of Oregon Food Bank and the Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener Program. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Sundays, March 2-30 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Pageturners Book Groups: Engage in stimulating conversation about books and get to know your neighbors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Read “Tallgrass” by Sandra Dallas for discussion Tuesday, March 18 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Or choose to read “The Orchardist” by Amanda Coplin for discussion Wednesday, March 19 from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
Garden Planning: Learn how to get the most out of your veggie garden by planning for a year's worth of successive plantings. This workshop is designed for beginning gardeners and covers timing, plant charts, seed and plant selection and spacing and mapping. Each participant will go home with the know-how and materials to create a customized planting calendar and map. Thursday, March 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Tuesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. when assistance in Russian and Vietnamese is available or Fridays from 2:30 to 5 p.m. when assistance in Chinese is available.
E-books and Audiobooks-Hands-on Help: Got an e-reader? Like to read on your tablet? Want to read or listen to a book on your phone or iPod? Drop in for one-on-one help. Please bring your device and any other equipment you need to download or transfer files. Made possible in part by The Library Foundation. Fridays from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Meet the Computer: Never tried a computer before? In this two-session course, you will meet the computer, the keyboard and the mouse, and you will learn what they are and how to use them. No experience is necessary for you to take this relaxed, fun class. Note: If you have never used a computer before, this is an excellent class to take before Introduction to Computers. Offered by OASIS Connections, a national organization devoted to lifelong learning for adults over 50. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Mondays, March 17 and 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.
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.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. except March 20 and 27.
Book Babies: Storytime for children from birth to 12 months with adult. Thursdays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. except March 20 and 27.
Vietnamese Storytime: Storytime presented in Vietnamese for children newborn to 6 years with adult. Thursdays from 4:15 to 5 p.m. except March 20 and 27.
Toddler Storytime; Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Fridays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. except March 21 and 28.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Fridays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. except March 21 and 28.
Family Storytime: Storytime for children 6 years and younger with adult. Saturdays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. except March 22 and 29.
Minecraft Club: Meet up to chat about all things Minecraft. Review mods, participate in building challenges, or work together to complete a map. Bring your own laptop or use one belonging to the library. Tuesday, March 4 from 3:30 to 5:30 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. Tuesday, March 11 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Origami Flowers-Spring Time Origami: Learn to make various kinds of origami flowers, butterflies and other warm weather-themed characters. Transform an ordinary piece of paper into a three-dimensional form. For teens in grades 6-12. Tuesday, March 25 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
A Good Yarn: Whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, join the fun and learn together. All experience levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own supplies. Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 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.
Talk Time: Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. Sundays from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Name That Tree. Get to Know the Trees in Your Neighborhood: Ever stopped to think about that tree in front of your house? How about those that shade the schoolyard or your walk to the bus stop? Every day Portlanders walk, bike, bus or drive past thousands of trees. They shade our streets and homes, filter water and air, and provide habitat to urban wildlife. Portland is a Tree City USA, home to a diverse and growing urban canopy. Do you know their names? How or why they were planted here? What will they look like in the fall...in the winter? Get on a first-name basis with the urban forest in this fun session with your neighborhood tree stewards. You will learn how to use a tree identification book, and then you'll take your new skills for a walk. The first half of this program will take place in the library; the second half will be a short walk exploring the neighborhood trees. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Sunday, March 16 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Pageturners Book Group: Read “How It All Began” by Penelope Lively. 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. Monday, March 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Vietnamese Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
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