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Fun-O-Rama calendar
If it’s May in Gateway, it’s Fun-O-Rama time. The Gateway Area Business Association, or GABA, who sponsors the event, has scheduled the following activities for the community:
• Saturday, May 15. Golf-O-Rama at Glendoveer Golf Course, Northeast 135th Avenue and Glisan Street. The tournament begins at 9 a.m. Call 503-261-6594 to register.
• Saturday, May 22. The Fun-O-Rama parade begins at 10:30 a.m. It will travel west along Northeast Halsey Street from 122nd Avenue to 102nd Avenue.
• Saturday, May 22. The Community Fair at 111th Square runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at Northeast 111th Avenue and Halsey Street.
Kickin’ it
Parkrose Soccer Club is a community soccer club that is run by volunteers and provides a recreational soccer experience for approximately 400 kids between the ages of 5 and 14 each year.
Annual signups for the fall soccer season will be Saturday, May 15 and Saturday, June 12 from noon to 4 p.m. at Roundtable Pizza, Northeast 122nd Avenue and Shaver Street. The fee for the fall season is $40 per player.
For additional information, call Parkrose Soccer Club at 503-672-9264 ext 486.
Lead poisoning prevention workshop
Community Energy Project will host a free workshop on Sunday, May 16 from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. at Adventist Medical Center, 10123 S.E. Market St.
Lead poisoning can cause permanent brain and organ damage, learning disabilities and other serious heath problems for young children. The most common sources of lead poisoning are found in and around the home. Come to this workshop to learn how to protect your family from this dangerous toxin. Participants living within Portland City limits will receive a free kit of materials to test for lead and prevent exposure. To register, call 503-284-4962.
Syttende Mai celebration
On May 17, 1814, the Norwegian Constitution was signed, giving Norway independence from its 500 year union with Denmark. This constitution came about when, following the Napoleonic War, a defeated Denmark ceded Norway to Sweden without consent of the Norwegian people. This lead to a group of Norwegian delegates, who met in Eidsvoll, to create a constitution leading to an independent Norway. The delegates elected Prince Kristian Frederik to be King of Norway. As a result of their action, war with Sweden commenced. After six months of hostility, a peace treaty established Norway and Sweden as separate kingdoms under a common monarch, King Charles XIII, who consented to recognize the Constitution of May 17. But the Norwegian people remained unhappy with this arrangement and sought full independence. In 1905 all ties between Norway and Sweden were peacefully dissolved.
In honor of this event, Grieg Lodge #15, Sons of Norway will present a traditional Syttende Mai celebration on Monday, May 17, at the Norse Hall, 111 N.E. 11th Ave.
The Oslo Lounge will open at 4 p.m. where visitors and guest can partake of authentic Norwegian food. A Grand Parade will commence at 6 p.m. Upon return to Norse Hall, there will be a special program featuring Tom Birnie, Professor of Norwegian Language at Portland State University.
A Norske Runddansere Birthday Ball with dancing to Portland’s own Scandinavian band, Hapsala, will follow from 8 to 10 p.m. There will be free hotdogs and soda, along with games and activities for the children.
Everyone is most welcome and encouraged to wear their National Dress.
For more information, contact Marilyn Lewis at 503-236-3401.
Caring, sharing, reaching out
When a crisis occurs in the life of someone we care about, it’s natural to want to reach out. But sometimes we hesitate to visit or call because we are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing.
The Providence Hospice Community Care Program will present a free seminar entitled “I Don’t Know What to Say: Practical Ideas for Supporting Someone Who is Seriously Ill” on Wednesday, May 19. Woodland Park Baptist Church, 11375 N.E. Halsey St., will host two presentations at 1 and 7 p.m.
This two-hour workshop includes suggestions for what to say or not say, and what to do or not do when caring for a person who is ill or suffering. The presentation emphasizes the importance of listening, the power of presence, and their relationship to the healing process.
Please RSVP to Pastor George Herrick at 503-253-1944
For green thumbs
The Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs is sponsoring a two-day garden study class from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, May 20 and 21, at the Montavilla United Methodist Church, 232 S.E. 80th Ave.
Pre-registration is required. The class will cost $40 for both days.
To register, or for more information, contact Jane Henry at 503-355-6538 or jhenry101@aol.com.
Argay will be cleaning up
The Argay Neighborhood Association, or ANA, is leading the way to keep Argay looking good. They have arranged to have dumpsters at Shaver Elementary School, 3701 N.E. 131st Place on Saturday May 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Argay residents will be able to get rid of yard debris and litter. Student and neighborhood volunteers will be available to assist neighbors who could use some help.
In the true spirit of community involvement, ANA has invited the Parkrose High School Thespians to offer juice and muffins for sale at Shaver Elementary the morning of the cleanup. Additionally, the Parkrose Senior All Night Party committee will be on hand to wash your car for a nominal fee. Spruce up your home and help out with some fundraising all at the same time.
Student and neighborhood volunteers are needed. Call Gloria Ross at 503-252-1570 to lend a hand.
Robin Reed at 503-238-1692 can answer your questions regarding the Shaver Elementary cleanup site.
Neighborhood wide garage sales
One mans castoff is another mans treasure, or so they say. Two area neighborhoods will open their yards and garages to bargain hunters the first weekend in June. Maps and lists of items offered for sale will be available.
Maywood Park, bounded by Northeast 102nd Avenue on the east, the I-205 freeway on the west, Northeast Fremont Street on the South and Northeast Prescott Street on the North, will welcome shoppers on June 4, 5 and 6.
The Parkrose Heights Neighborhood, bounded by Northeast 102nd Avenue on the west, Northeast 122nd Avenue on the east, Northeast Halsey Street on the south and the I-84 freeway on the north, has scheduled their event for Saturday, June 5.
Fair offers food, entertainment and fun
The 2004 Parkrose Community Fair will celebrate the start of summer.
Saturday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Parkrose Community Fair will kick off the summer with fun, food and entertainment and invites the community to share in the good times.
Food booths, climbing wall, community and student groups will provide fun and games. The Fair will provide funds for student scholarships and activities at Parkrose High School. All are invited to attend this one-day “Party on the Patio at Parkrose!” If you would like to participate in the Parkrose Community Fair at Parkrose High School, 12003 N.E. Shaver St., call Alesia J. Reese at 503-253-4414.
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