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Carnival to feature food and family fun
The 5th Annual Neighbor Carnival Night at Russell Academy, 2700 N.E. 127th Ave., is set for Friday, May 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This will be a fun family night — a classic old-fashioned school carnival. Burgerville will be cooking up the burgers. Foods will include nachos, drinks, popcorn and more. There will be games for all ages along with a raffle and a silent auction. Food and game tickets will be sold at the door — four tickets for $1. All money raised goes directly back to the school to benefit the students.
Students, their friends and families, and the surrounding community are invited to join the fun.
Join ride for education
There are approximately 70 computers for 820 students at Parkrose Middle School.
Parents and faculty of these students believe that increasing the number of computers and computer programs available will enhance the education provided and support this critical time in educational development.
With that in mind, they have planned a fun-filled bicycle ride through the Parkrose School District on Saturday, May 19. Sign up for a two-mile, five-mile, 10-mile or even a 20-mile ride intended to showcase the district and community support. All ride proceeds will be applied to a new computer lab at the middle school.
Staggered starts begin at 8 a.m. at the middle school, 11800 N.E. Shaver St. The ride will conclude at 1 p.m. and will be followed by a barbecue hosted by the Parkrose Bronco Boosters.
To register or to learn more, call 503-408-2900.
Perennials offered at historic farm
There will be a plant sale on Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the 1874 Zimmerman Heritage Farm, 17111 N.E. Sandy Blvd in Gresham. The sale will feature homegrown perennials. The Fairview, Rockwood, Wilkes Historical Society sponsors this event. Proceeds will be used for maintenance of the museum and grounds. For more information call 503-261-8078.
Buy plants, create butterfly habitat
There will be a native plant sale at Midland Park on Sunday, May 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. This small natural park is located at Southeast 122nd Avenue and Morrison Street, behind the Midland Library. Jane’s Park Group, Midland Library and Portland Parks & Recreation sponsor the event.
Many of the plants to be sold have been planted and cared for by students at Ventura Park Elementary School. The proceeds from these plants will go to support the programs at the school.
There will also be some plants donated by members of Jane’s Park Group and other organizations. The proceeds from the sale of these plants will be used to cover the costs of the sale and for the new butterfly garden at Midland Park.
Stop by to buy some plants, support local students and visit the newly planted butterfly garden at the park. To learn more contact Linda Robinson at 503-261-9566 or lrobins@pacifier.com.
Spring carnival is coming
The Parkrose Bronco Boosters will present a community-wide spring carnival on the evening of Friday, May 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the high school, 12003 N.E. Shaver St.
The theme is Beach Blanket Bingo. When you and your children attend this event, you provide direct support to PHS students. Throughout the academic year, the Boosters raise funds for student activities that would not be possible without this help.
Whatever your plans for the Memorial Day weekend, start the celebration at the PHS carnival. Don’t miss the kissing booth, cakewalk, raffle and lots more. To volunteer to help at the event, contact Allison Newman-Woods at allison@behavioralecon.com for details.
THE ARTS
“Romeo and Juliet” to conclude season
The Parkrose High School Theatre plans a unique presentation of “Romeo and Juliet” as its final offering of the school year. This timeless and reckless story of love and conflict between two families will be presented May 10, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. This production will take place in a black box format that seats the audience on stage with the action. Tickets will be $5 at the door. The theatre is located at the high school, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. For more information, please call 503-408-2621.
EVENTS
Join the No Ivy League in the fight against invasive species
A Portland Parks & Recreation City Nature program, the No Ivy League asks volunteers to battle English ivy’s grip on trees in Glendoveer Woods on Saturday, May 5. Volunteer work parties will remove ivy between 9 a.m. and noon. Meet in the parking lot of St. Therese Catholic Church, 1260 N.E. 132nd Ave.
After the work is done, a No Ivy Day celebration for participants who have been working throughout the city will be held in downtown Portland’s southwest Park Blocks, near the Farmer’s Market at Portland State University. Special recognition will be given to The High Fivers, those people who have participated in all five No Ivy Days. Refreshments will be available.
To learn more about the Glendoveer event coordinated by the Hazelwood Neighborhood Association and Metro Regional Parks and Greenspaces, contact Linda Robinson at 403-261-9566 or John Sheehan at 503-797-1733.
Brunch with the birds
Join the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a new twist on Soup on the Slough — introducing Brunch with the Birds on Friday, May 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Take a short walking tour of Whitaker Ponds, the junkyard-turned-environmental education center located on the Columbia Slough, meet slough neighbors and business people, and learn about watershed activities and events sponsored by the council and its partners.
Use binoculars and spotting scopes to enjoy some bird watching with special guest Metro Naturalist James Davis. He will help identify the many birds that call Whitaker Ponds their home.
Space is limited, so please contact Katie Meckes at katie.meckes@columbiaslough.org or 503-281-1132 soon to reserve your space.
Whitaker Ponds Natural Area is located at 7040 N.E. 47th Ave.
Clean up for spring
The East Portland Neighborhoods Spring Cleanup is set for Saturday, May 12 at the corner of Northeast 122nd Avenue and Halsey Street in the former Albertson’s store parking lot. The cleanup will start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 1 p.m.
Drop boxes will be set up for residents in the East Portland area from I-205 to the Portland-Gresham boundary and from the Clackamas County line to the Columbia River. Yard debris, old furniture, appliances, metal and tires will be accepted at this annual event. Residents are encouraged to clean up yards and improve the appearance of neighborhoods. No hazardous materials, please. (See hazardous waste calendar item below.) Your voluntary drop fee will help support many neighborhood volunteer efforts.
Thanks go to Metro, Portland Office of Sustainable Development, Flannery’s Drop Box Service, Inc. and volunteers for supporting this neighborhood effort.
For more information or to volunteer to help, contact Carol Williams at 503-255-9596 or carolsmailbox@msn.com or the East Portland Neighborhood Office at 503-823-4550.
Get rid of hazardous waste
There will be a free hazardous waste collection event on Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12 at the Apostolic Worship Center, 18631 N.E. Glisan St., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To prepare hazardous materials for disposal, keep products in original containers when possible. If a product does not have its original label, label it yourself if you’re sure of the contents. Avoid mixing products together. Dangerous reactions can occur when some materials are mixed. No containers larger than five gallons, please. There will be a 35-gallon limit per load.
Letter carriers food drive to benefit OFB
On Saturday, May 12, Mid-county letter carriers will gather food donations along their postal routes. This is a simple way for you to help fight hunger. Simply fill a bag with food and place it by your mailbox early on Saturday, May 12. Letter carriers will collect your food donations while delivering the mail. All food collected will benefit the Oregon Food Bank Network. Donations stay in the community where they were collected. Visit www.oregonfoodbank.org or call 503-282-0555 for more information.
Annual parade upcoming
It’s Fun-O-Rama time. This Gateway Area Business Association-sponsored event includes a parade on Saturday, May 19. Grab a seat on the curb on Northeast Halsey Street between 132nd and 106th Avenues. The parade begins promptly at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy vintage cars, kids on bikes and very likely a horse or two.
Relive your youth
It is time once again for the Road Knights Cruise-In at the Jim Dandy Drive-In, 9626 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Listen to rock and roll, share a soda and stroll through the vintage autos lovingly restored to their original beauty.
The cruise-in is set for Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an open event. Registration is $10. If you need more information, contact Larry at 360-254-9296 or Bob at 503-622-6813. There is no admission fee. Raffle tickets will be offered for sale.
Nature fair is family event
Visit Portland’s only public botanical garden for a day of fun and learning for the whole family. Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to learn about pollinators, hear wonderful storytelling prepared just for Leach Botanical Garden, and make wood “cookies,” origami flowers and pine cone critters. Take part in a treasure hunt to learn about native plants and bird species in the garden. There will be ladybug walks, slug races and more.
This event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 features educational activities geared for kids of all ages. A $1 donation is requested per person.
The garden is located at 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave. For information please call Katie at 503-761-4751 or Nancy Williams at 503-823-1671.
Argay plans neighborhood clean up
Argay residents will get an additional chance to clean up this spring. Dumpsters will be stationed at Shaver Elementary School on Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until dumpsters are full) for collection of metal, non-recyclable glass, packing peanuts, furniture, toys, appliances, tires and yard debris. Keep yard debris separate from all other material. Use yard debris bags for small amounts. No hazardous waste or household garbage will be accepted.
Large loads will carry a $5 fee; small loads will cost $3. No contractors please.
Coffee and doughnuts will be offered for sale.
The Argay Neighborhood Association arranged for this event.
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