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NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
In the events section of this calendar is a notice of a couple of neighborhood cleanup events. Your neighborhood association is behind these events and many like it throughout the year. Neighborhood associations work with residents to promote livability. To learn which association serves you, contact the East Portland Neighborhood Office at 503-823-4550.
A list of related meetings for this month follows.
The East Precinct Citizen’s Advisory Committee meeting is Tuesday, May 1 at 6 p.m. in the East Precinct Community Room, 737 S.E. 106th Ave.
The East Portland Chairs Advisory Committee meets on Wednesday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at EPNO, 1017 N.E. 117th Ave.
The East Portland Parks Coalition meeting is Thursday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. at EPNO, 1017 N.E. 117th Ave.
The East Precinct Community Foot Patrol meets on Tuesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. in the East Precinct Community Room, 737 S.E. 106th Ave.
The Wilkes Community Group general membership meeting is Tuesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. at Teamsters Complex, Joe Edgar Hall, 1850 N.E. 162nd Ave.
The Centennial Community Association general membership meeting is Tuesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. in Room 65 at Harold Oliver Intermediate School, 15840 S.E. Taylor St.
A meeting to discuss disaster preparedness for seniors is Wednesday, May 9 at 12:30 p.m. at EPNO, 740 S.E. 106th Ave.
The Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Association will meet on Monday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at Powellhurst Baptist Church, 3435 S.E. 112th Ave.
The Mill Park Neighborhood Association general membership meeting is Monday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave.
The Argay Neighborhood Association general membership meets on Tuesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at Portland Fire Station Training Center, 4800 N.E. 122nd Ave.
The Parkrose Neighborhood Association general membership will meet on Tuesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 11100 N.E. Skidmore St.
The Parkrose Heights Neighborhood Association board meeting is on Tuesday, May 15 at Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St., at 7 p.m.
A general membership meeting of the Russell Neighborhood Association is Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at Western Chiropractic College, 2900 N.E. 132nd Ave.
LIBRARIES
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.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Mondays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., except May 28.
Bilingual Storytime: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages. Tuesdays from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
Pajama Time: Bedtime stories for the whole family. Wednesdays from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Fridays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Paper Art for Children: Create three-dimensional animals with colorful paper. Join artist Jean Choy and learn how to turn simple paper into something great. For ages 4 and up. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Sunday, May 6 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Decoupage Flower Vases: Create beautiful vases for summer flowers out of fabrics, handmade papers and pressed flowers with artist Shanon Schollian. Sunday, May 20 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Captain Bogg & Salty's Pirate Band: Weigh anchor with Captain Bogg and Salty as they perform pirate jigs, galloping rock and mermaid lullabies. Discover the tradition of pirate music as the band sings tales and tunes for buccaneers of all ages accompanied by guitar, drums, toy piano, melodica and xylophone. Hosted at the Vestal Elementary School auditorium, 161 N.E. 82nd Ave. Thursday, May 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Teen Lounge and Homework Center: Use library computers, get homework help, or just do your homework and listen to music. For teens in grades 6-12. Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., except May 31.
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. Saturdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Bead and Wire Crochet: Using fine-gauge wire and assorted beads, the Church of Craft will show you how to create jewelry. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, May 5 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Friends of the Library sponsor this community book club. Read "The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World" by Michael Pollan for discussion on Tuesday, May 15 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m.
TechnoHosts: Volunteers help you search the Web, use e-mail, and look up materials with the library's online catalog. Assistance in Vietnamese is available. Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m.
Web Basics: Learn about the World Wide Web. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Searching the Web: Prerequisite: Web Basics or Internet experience. This class combines Web Searching I and II. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2000. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Word Processing II: Prerequisite: Word Processing I. Learn more advanced skills, including tables and bullets. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to noon.
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.
Story Stop: Stories for children newborn to 6 years. Mondays through Saturdays from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m., except May 28.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months. Tuesdays through May 15 from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months. Wednesdays through May 16 from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months. Wednesdays through May 16 from 11:15 a.m. to noon.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years. Thursdays through May 17 from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Musical, Magical Mystery Tour: Nana Banana will take you on a mystery tour using music, magic and rhythm. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Sunday, May 6 from 2 to 2:45 p.m.
Slavic Music Day: Enjoy Russian, Slavic and American music with Trio Voronezh. Made possible through the generous support of The Library Foundation. Saturday, May 12 from 2 to 3 p.m.
The Magic Suitcase: You never know what will come out of the magic suitcase. Puppets, props, instruments and magic inspire traditional and personal stories. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Wednesday, May 23 from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Teen Lounge and Homework Center: Use library computers, get homework help, or just do your homework and listen to music. For teens in grades 6-12. Mondays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., except May 28.
Read to the Dogs SM: Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog from the DoveLewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program. Registration is required. Call 503-988-5392. Mondays, May 14 and 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Eggshell Paintings: Using eggshells as a blank canvas, artist Dyann Alkire will lead you in the ancient tradition of eggshell painting and help you create your own miniature painting. For teens in grades 6-12. Wednesday, May 30 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Talk Time: Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English.
Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Friends of the Library sponsor this community book club. For the discussion on Tuesday, May 8 from 6:45 to 8 p.m., read "The Birth of Venus" by Sarah Dunant. Or read "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck for the meeting on Wednesday, May 16 from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
Eduardo González Viaña: Peruvian-born Eduardo González Viaña reads from his new book, "El Corrido de Dante." Presented in Spanish. A reception will follow the presentation. Made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Sunday, May 13 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Russian-speaking lab help is available. Tuesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and Fridays from 2:30 to 5 p.m.
Computer Basics: This class is designed for the complete beginner. Learn basic computer terms and keyboard and mouse skills. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Friday, May 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
E-mail for Beginners: Prerequisite: Web Basics. Learn how to use free e-mail. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, May 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cyber Seniors Computer Classes: This series of classes is for seniors who want to learn how to use a computer. You must register and attend all three sessions. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Mondays, May 7, 14 and 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Web Basics: Learn about the World Wide Web. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Friday, May 11 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Web Searching I: Prerequisite: Web Basics. How do you find good information on the Web? Library staff will get you started with a few simple tools and then help you understand why some Web sites might be better sources of information. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Monday, May 14 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2000. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Monday, May 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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