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Free landlord training program
The City of Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement offers a course that teaches effective property management and maintenance can have a major impact on health and safety of communities and that there are accessible, legitimate techniques that can be used to stop the spread of illegal activity and property damage on rental property.
Introduced in 1989, the program has taught over 10,000 Portland-area property owners and managers how they can keep illegal activity out of rentals and maintain property in compliance with City maintenance regulations.
This is the original program, updated to current laws and issues, which has been adopted by over 400 cities and counties across the nation. The content of the course reflects in-depth research with organizations and individuals in police work, housing maintenance, property management, law, and public housing.
The workshop focuses on keeping rental properties safe and free of illegal activity by training landlords in effective property management and techniques for dealing with illegal activities by tenants.
Those who use techniques from the Landlord Training Program say the rewards outweigh the costs, and include:
• A stabilized, more satisfied tenant base with increased demand for rentals
• Lower maintenance and repair costs
• Improved property values
• Improved level of personal safety for both tenants and neighbors
• Peace of mind from spending less time on crisis control
Reactions from those who have taken the course are very positive. Landlords say that the course provided them with screening tips they hadn’t considered and also helped them deal successfully with tenants involved in illegal activity. Surveys indicate over 90 percent of landlords who attend the training make beneficial changes in the way they manage their property as a result.
There is a session scheduled for Wednesday, June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Adventist Medical Center, 10123 S.E. Market St. Call 503-823-7955 to register. The training session is free. A manual will be available for purchase at the door or a copy can be downloaded at www.portlandonline.com/oni/.
102nd Avenue design review for you
There will be an Open House for the 102nd Avenue design project on Tuesday, May 17 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave.
CHURCHES
Scripture seminar scheduled
On Saturday, May 21, The Grotto, at Northeast 85th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard, will host a scripture seminar presented by Kevin Saunders, a staff Bible teacher with Logos Ministries. Logos is an interdenominational Bible teaching ministry dedicated to teaching the entire Bible to as many people as possible, believing that knowledge and application of the word of God is essential to deepening ones faith. This particular seminar will focus on the words of Jesus, which sometimes leave us with questions such as “What did Jesus really mean when he said that?” Insight will be attained through a critical examination of the words of Jesus within an historical and cultural context. This daylong seminar will be presented in a prayerful atmosphere and will include morning and afternoon sessions, sharing and time for reflection amid the beauty of The Grotto grounds.
Saunders received his degree in religious studies from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree in Biblical studies from Notre Dame University. He brings unique cultural insights gained from working and living with the Arab Christian community in Israel, studying the Bible at Ecole Biblique and leading tours of Jerusalem as a Christian chaplain for the Hebrew University.
“Understanding the Difficult Sayings of Jesus” will be presented from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The $35 registration fee includes lunch, and an elevator token to the upper level garden. Registration deadline is May 17. Call 503-261-2425 to sign up.
FUNDRAISERS
Give them your cans and bottles
Rain or shine, the dedicated members of the Parkrose High School Bronco Boosters will turn your discards into cash in support of students and activities at the high school.
They are on hand at Parkrose Middle School, 11800 N.E. Shaver St. on the first Saturday of each month to collect your refundable cans and bottles. Drop by on Saturday, May 7 or June 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Boosters will be happy to see you.
To learn more or to find out how you can get involved, contact Sue Kunz at 503-254-2664.
Celebrating 10 years of Asian Family Center
The U.S. Congress has designated the month of May as “Asian Pacific American Heritage Month” to honor the accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and to recognize their many contributions to the country.
Since 1994, the Immigrant Refugee Community Organization and Asian Family Center has sponsored an annual event in May to celebrate AFC’s successes, honor Asian Heritage Month and increase the visibility of the Asian Pacific Islander community. This year, AFC is celebrating 10 years of providing services to the API community within the Portland metro area. You are cordially invited to Asian Cultural Night on Friday, May 6 from 6 p.m. to midnight at Legin Restaurant; 8001 S.E. Division St.
The event will feature a six-course family style dinner, lively cultural entertainment, a stocked and rich raffle and a chance to share information about the many Asian specific programs AFC operates.
Proceeds from this event will go to enhance services for families and youth that are served through AFC.
Asian Cultural Night Tickets are $25 per person. Tables of 10 are available at $250. This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in a cultural event, enjoy some delicious ethnic food and multi-cultural entertainment.
For more information about this event, or to purchase tickets, please contact Ping Lao or Khamla Chanthala at the Asian Family Center, 503-235-9396.
Plants, gifts and books to go on sale
Portland Cascade Lions Club will hold a plant, gift and book sale on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Southeast 137th Avenue and Division Street. There will be spring plants, annuals, perennials and more. Remember Mother's Day with these special garden items and gifts.
All proceeds will support the charitable activities of the club, including the Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation and hearing aids and eyeglasses for low-income people in our community.
To learn more, contact Beverly Vance at 77bvance@comcast.net or 503-252-4837.
Church plans rummage sale
Are you in the mood for a bargain? Our Savior Lutheran Church, at 11100 N.E. Skidmore St., is holding its annual Rummage Sale on Thursday, May 19 through Saturday, May 21. Browse to your hearts content on household goods, books, CD's, movies, toys, clothes, sports equipment, tools, jewelry, and much more because they will have something for everyone.
When you begin to notice the aroma of fresh baked cookies and hotdogs, find your way to the kitchen to enjoy a special treat or snack at very low prices bring you into their kitchen area for some great food and fellowship.
The sale will run each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 503-257-9409 if you need directions or have questions.
Pancake breakfast benefits Meals-On-Wheels
The Ambleside Loaves & Fishes Center, 600 NE 8th, in Gresham is offering an all you can eat pancake breakfast and silent auction from 7:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 21.
This special meal will be sponsored, prepared and served by Boeing's Machinist Union Local #63 and includes pancakes, biscuits and gravy, ham, eggs, juice and coffee. The cost is $3.50 for adults and $2 for children. All proceeds will benefit the Gresham Meals-On-Wheels program.
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