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Countdown to party continues
Seniors at David Douglas High School are counting the days until graduation. Their parents are putting the finishing touches on the planned All-Nigh Party, but they can still use your help.
The next committee meeting is set for Monday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at the District Office, 1500 S.E. 130th Ave.
Organizers want you to know that your support of the rummage sale resulted in $2500 to be applied toward the party. It is not too late to send donations. Drop them off at the high school care of the 2005 Grad Party.
You can still purchase raffle tickets for the Traeger Pellet Barbeque donated by Gartner's Country Meat Market. Contact Jody Lewis at 503-256-0338.
New car offered as raffle prize
Picture yourself driving down the highway behind the wheel of your very own, sporty new Pontiac Vibe. Well there is no reason it can't be you-if you're the lucky winner of the Mt. Hood Community College Foundation car raffle.
Tickets are now available for only $10 apiece to win the beautiful black 'abyss' colored 2004 Pontiac Vibe Sportwagon. The car features automatic power steering, power windows, power door locks, roof rack, premium wheels and remote keyless entry. The retail value of the car is $17,275 and only 3,000 tickets will be sold.
Proceeds from the raffle will be used to benefit MHCC students with scholarships and equipment. The car to be raffled is sponsored by Weston Pontiac Buick GMC KIA.
The winning ticket will be drawn at the "Rockin' Round the Block" Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 5:45 p.m. Tickets may be purchased by calling 503-491-7204 or in person at the MHCC Foundation Office (Room 2398) located at the Gresham campus of Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 S.E. Stark St. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.mhccfoundation.org.
THE ARTS
Shakespeare comes to area theater
The Mt. Hood Community College Performing Arts department will present Shakespeare's "The Life of King Henry V" this month. The play is a tale of kinship, patriotism, betrayal and triumph in the face of overwhelming odds.
This compelling drama will be presented in the intimate surroundings of the MHCC Studio Theater, a venue that will bring the audience even closer to the action and the performers.
"The Life of Henry V" is the story of the noble and courageous young king of England, who decides to invade France, to take the throne of which he believes he has a rightful claim. At Agincourt he leads his army into battle against the powerful French forces, and against all odds, wins one of the most famous battles in military history.
The play will be performed May 5, 6, and 7 at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees will be performed at 2 p.m. on May 1 and May 8. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. The Studio Theater is located on the Gresham campus of Mt. Hood Community College at 26000 S.E. Stark St. For tickets, contact the MHCC Theater Box Office at 503-491-7154.
People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD).
EVENTS
Pilot project helps with language skills
The Midland Library at 805 S.E. 122nd Ave. will host a series of weekly Talk Time conversation sessions designed to help non-native speakers practice English language skills. Talk Time will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday from now through June 7. Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge to attend Talk Time.
"Talk Time is a friendly, informal group that meets to practice speaking English," says Jane Salisbury, Talk Time coordinator. "This is not a formal English class but a chance to meet new people, share cultural backgrounds and have fun."
Speakers of all languages are welcome to attend Talk Time, but since the sessions are conducted in English only, participants need to have basic English skills and should be prepared to practice English.
Participants are encouraged to sign up in advance at the library although drop-ins are also welcome.
Multnomah County Library's Talk Time is based on similar English conversation programs that take place in libraries throughout the country. The series at Midland Library is Multnomah County Library's pilot project. Additional sessions beyond June 7 are also being planned.
For more information on Talk Time, call 503-988-4081 or go to www.multcolib.org/events/.
Free forums scheduled to discuss fascism, Social Security and the Constitution
Instructors will lead a series of political forums at Mt. Hood Community College this month.
"Is America Sliding Toward Fascism?" is the provocative question of the historian's roundtable on Monday, May 2. Janet Campbell, political science instructor, will define fascism as a political theory and history instructors, Pat Casey and Liz Milliken will provide historical circumstances that give rise to fascism.
On Wednesday, May 11, the title of the discussion will be "Social Security: Are Private Accounts a Good Idea?" Campbell will give an overview of the plan and the MHCC Forensics Team and Ted Scheinman, economics instructor, will explore the question.
"What did our Founding Fathers Really Believe?" This discussion will be held on Wednesday, May 18, and will explore the Founding Fathers' values and beliefs with regard to the establishment of the nation.
All events are held in the Town and Gown Room from noon to 1p.m. at the MHCC Gresham campus located at 26000 S.E. Stark St. These forums are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Janet Campbell at 503-491-7430.
People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD).
'No Ivy Day' event planned
Join the Metro and Hazelwood Neighborhood Association on Saturday, May 7 from 8 a.m. to noon to remove English ivy from a little-known wooded area near the Northwest corner of the Glendoveer Golf Course property. Where ivy was removed last fall and winter, native plants are already coming back in parts of this small but significant natural area.
Metro will provide tools, gloves, water and light snacks, but you're welcome to bring your own.
To help us plan for this event and make the best use of everyone's time, pre-registration is requested. Contact Linda Robinson at lrobins@pacifier.com or 503-261-9566 to register, or for more information.
Free classes offered for children with special needs
The Jean Baton Swindells Resource Center for Children and Families, located at 3510 N.E. 122nd Ave. periodically presents free speakers who specialize in children with special needs. The Center's lending library also offers current, user-friendly information regarding childhood disabilities and medical conditions.
In May the topic will include:
• Parenting Children with Special Needs: Disability or No Disability - Temperament and Your Child at Home, School, and in the Community on Tuesday, May 10 from 6 to 8 p.m.
• Parenting Children with Special Needs: Transitioning Your Child to Kindergarten on Tuesday, May 24 from 6 to 7 p.m.
• Parenting Children with Special Needs: Transitioning Your Child to High School on Tuesday, May 24 from 7 to 8 p.m.
For more information and to register for any or all of the presentations call 503-215-2429.
Foundation provides free seminar on planned giving
The Office of Gift Planning for Providence Foundations in Oregon partners with local estate planning attorneys to provide free a "Exercise Your Will Power" seminar on Wednesday, May 11 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Social Room at Providence Portland Medical Center, 4805 N.E. Glisan St.
Presenters will cover wills, living trusts, estate taxes, probate and many more aspects of estate planning.
Reservations are required. Call 503-216-6639. E-mail reservations may be sent to giftplanning@providence.org. Additional information can be found at www.providence.org/giftplanning.
Nature fair comes to local garden
Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 SE 122nd Ave., Portland's only public botanical will plans a family special event for Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
It will be a day of fun and learning for the whole family. Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to learn about Orchard Mason bees, hear wonderful storytelling prepared just for Leach Garden, or tour the garden to learn about plants of the northwest, bird species and plants first identified by Lewis & Clark.
This event features educational activities geared for kids of all ages. There will be opportunities to learn plant identification, weaving, sun print creations, or to visit special exhibits. A one-dollar donation is requested per person. For more information please call 503-761-4751 or 503-823-1671.
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