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Parenting workshops at schools
“Parenting with Love and Logic” and preventing bullying and violence at school will be the focus of parent workshops this month at Prescott and Sacramento elementary schools.
Parents and caregivers of kindergarten and first-grade students at Sacramento, 11400 N.E. Sacramento St., are invited to the “Parenting with Love and Logic” workshop, which will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3.
Parents and caregivers of all students at Prescott, 10410 N.E. Prescott St., are invited to the workshop on bullying and violence prevention on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The workshops are in collaboration with the nonprofit Oregon Partnership. Dinner and childcare will be provided at both workshops. For more information, contact Jill Ripple with at 503-244-5211, or jripple@orpartnership.org.
Oregon Partnership is a statewide nonprofit that provides substance abuse prevention education and treatment referral. To learn more about the organization, please visit www.orpartnership.org.
Getting SMART at Mill Park
Start Making A Reader Today is a nonprofit organization that helps kindergarten through third grade students learn to read so they can read to learn. Volunteers spend just one hour a week during the school year reading with two children for 30 minutes each. SMART volunteers model the fun of reading and support their student’s efforts to read independently.
SMART also provides volunteers with new books so that they can give each of their students one book a month to keep for their home libraries.
Betsy Salter is the new the SMART coordinator for Mill Park Elementary, 1900 S.E. 117th. The Mill Park SMART reading program is active on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Salter says there are a lot of Mill Park students who are ready to be SMART readers. She is looking for parents and others in the school community to volunteer so that as many students as possible can participate. If you’re interested or have questions, please contact Salter at 503-525-1138 or Betsy_Salter@ddouglas.k12.or.us.
Originality featured at MHCC series
A cutting edge filmmaker, an award-winning poet and the ever-popular “Poetry Slam” are all coming to the Mt. Hood Community College Gresham campus, 26000 SE. Stark St.
The MHCC English department kicks off their fall reading series on Tuesday, Nov. 8, in Room 1001. Both faculty and students will read their original fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction.
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, local filmmaker and director, Matt McCormick will be the featured speaker. It is said that his films blur the lines between documentary and experimental practices. His films combine found and original sounds and images to fashion abstract and witty observations of contemporary culture and current issues. His work has screened in film festivals, art museums and micro-cinemas around the globe, aired on MTV and the Sundance Channel. This thoughtful and insightful discussion will be held at noon in the MHCC Visual Arts Theater.
Much sought after as a writing teacher over the past twenty-five years, Judith Barrington has taught creative writing at various universities and at many summer writing workshops. An award-winning writer, Barrington has recently published her third collection of poems. Barrington will speak in the Visual Arts Theater on Wednesday, Nov. 30.
If you like the competitive art of poetry, don’t miss the Tuesday, Dec. 6, “Poetry Slam” at noon in the Town and Gown Room. A poetry slam is an event in which poets perform their work and are judged by members of the audience. It puts a dual emphasis on writing and performance, encouraging poets to focus on what they’re saying and how they’re saying it.
All of the events run from noon to 1 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD).
Swim club seeks new members
The David Douglas Swim Club will host new swimmers tryouts on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov.15 and 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the David Douglas High School pool, Southeast 130th Avenue and Taylor Court.
DDSC is a professionally coached team that is affiliated with United States Swimming. All skill levels are welcome, from novice to national qualifiers.
If you have questions, call Jim Bowe at 503-709-8628.
Adults needed to help young readers
The OASIS Intergenerational Reading Tutor Program is seeking volunteers, age 50 and over to help children in first through fourth grades learn to read. Volunteers are particularly needed in the participating schools in the David Douglas School District. Free training, materials and monthly support meetings are provided. Volunteers are matched with a child and work one hour a week during the school day using reading and writing activities.
OASIS Tutors are special mentors to kids who need extra one-on-one help. Please call Colleen Shannon at 503-833-3636 to help.
Opportunities at community school
Parkrose SUN Community School, located at Parkrose High School, 12003 N.E. Shaver St., will offer evening classes for youth and adults this fall. Portland Parks & Recreation, Multnomah County, and the Parkrose School District sponsor these classes that are open to everyone, so try something new this fall. If there is a class you would like to see offered, let them know. Ideas are always welcome.
For children who spend unsupervised time at home, the American Red Cross’ “When I’m In Charge,” offers kids age 8 to 11 a variety of safety skills. Class will be held Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to attend the last half hour. The fee is $18.
Martial Arts classes are ongoing year-around, and open to the community as space permits. Tae Kwon Do is a Korean form practiced by over 40 million people worldwide, and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. through Dec. 15. There is a $45 class fee. Pro-rated rates apply.
Kajukenbo is a dynamic American style combining elements of karate, judo and jujitsu, kenpo and Chinese boxing. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., from Nov. 7 to Dec. 14. A $20 fee will be charged.
For seniors the popular American Association of Retired People Driver Safety Classes run monthly. The next class will be Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 26 and 27 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn practical tips, valuable information, and changes in the law, all for only $10.
Seniors can expand their word processing horizons with Senior “Projects in Word,” Mondays, from Nov. 14 to 28 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Youth computer classes are also available. Call Trevor Todd the Parkrose SUN Community School coordinator at 503-408-2640 for information or to register.
Elks present scholarship opportunities
Nationally, the Elks provide more than $3.3 million in college scholarships each year to graduating high school seniors. The Most Valuable Student, Eagle Scout and Girl Scout Gold Award scholarships are open to any graduating high school senior.
The application process and deadlines vary for each of the awards. All applications, except for the scouting scholarships must go through a local Elks Lodge. Applications can be downloaded at www.elks.org/enf, or you can contact Gateway Elks Lodge Chairman Denice Venneri for an application at 503-255-6535.
Applications must be returned to Gateway Elks Lodge or to the Elks Lodge within the jurisdiction of where the student lives. The due date for this year’s Most Valuable Student application is Friday, January 13, 2006. Local Lodge winners compete at the District level for additional scholarship awards. Winners at the District level compete for scholarships totaling $19,400 at the State level. Applications from State winners are sent to the National scholarship competition, where 500 four-year scholarships, ranging from $1000 per year to $15,000 per year for graduating high school seniors based on financial need, leadership and scholarship are awarded.
Additionally, one-year merit based scholarships are available to any child or grandchild of an Elk member. Applications can be downloaded at the Elks National Foundation Web site or picked up at the Gateway Elks Lodge, 711 N.E. 100th Ave.
Two vocational grants are offered through the Elks State program. The grants are available to any person wanting to pursue further education toward a vocational or technical program. This application will be available at the Lodge in November and is due by mid April 2006.
SENIOR RESOURCES
Author to talk about aging gracefully
Tuesday, Nov. 15 will be your opportunity to hear first hand from Thelma J. Lofquist, Ph.D. about her book, “I Don’t Want to Be Old When I Get Old”. Invite your family and friends to what is sure to be a lively and entertaining presentation that begins at 2:30 pm. at CherryWood Village, 1417 S.E. 107th Ave. Light refreshments will be served and the author will sign copies of her book.
In the book, Lofquist outlines her personal wellness quest. For the past 20 years, she has stuck to a plan that includes healthy eating, exercise, humor, and mind-strengthening games.
Lofquist is an educator, gerontologist, and author who encourages people to take charge of their own aging. She started college at the age of 37 while raising six children. She has earned a bachelor’s degree, two master’s degrees, and a doctorate, and has extensive experience working with older adults.
If you need more information, call CherryWood Village at 503-408-0404.
Seniors helping seniors
Volunteers Involved for the Emotional Well-Being of Seniors is looking for older volunteers to help other seniors who are experiencing difficulties in facing the challenges of aging. Volunteers serve as peer counselors, helping people over age 60 address issues of loss, depression, illness, anxiety, grief, problems with adult children and other concerns.
Counselors see individuals in the client’s home or provide group support in a public setting such as a senior center. A 50-hour training session in Mid- Multnomah County is scheduled for this fall. Call Quince Affolter at 503- 661-5455 ext. 230 or Laura Heller at ext. 233 to learn more.
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