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CHURCHES
Bible study to focus on Christmas
On Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. at New Life Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 12505 N.E. Halsey St. the monthly Bible Class takes a look at the Season of Advent and the Biblical understanding of preparation for Christmas. The class will look at the meaning of Christmas on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. Because lessons are independent of one another interested parties may join at any time.
Pastor Bill Taylor teaches theses classes. Call him at 503-252-3888 if you have questions.
Helpers receive soup
New Life Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 12505 N.E Halsey St., invites members and friends to help with the annual Hanging of the Greens at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. All participants will be rewarded with a hot soup luncheon following.
To find out more, call 503-252-3888.
MEETINGS
Neighborhood Associations support you
Your neighborhood association is a valuable resource. To find out which neighborhood association represents you contact the East Portland Neighborhood Office, located at 735 S.E. 106th Ave. EPNO office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The phone number is 503-823-4550, the fax is 503-823-4525 and the e-mail is epno@epno.org. Mid-County Neighborhood Association meetings are listed below. Get involved in your neighborhood association; they make decisions that affect the community.
Mill Park Neighborhood Association - Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Midland Library, 755 S.E. 122nd Ave.
Wilkes Community Group - Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Teamsters Complex, Joe Edgar Hall, 1850 N.E. 162nd Ave.
Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors Board meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m., Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St.
Argay Neighborhood Association - Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. Parkrose High School, 12003 N.E. Shaver St.
Parkrose Neighborhood Association - Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 11100 N.E. Skidmore St.
Hazelwood Neighborhood Association - Monday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Portland Police Bureau’s East Precinct Community Room, 737 S.E. 106th Ave.
Get rid of your junk free
The Wilkes Community Group and Russell Neighborhood Association host a joint fall neighborhood clean up from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 in the Margaret Scott Elementary School parking lot, 14700 N.E. Sacramento St.
Haul your junk, bulky waste, appliances, old furniture, everything except household waste and hazardous materials and get rid of it for free. This fall neighborhood clean up is being sponsored by Metro, Flannery’s and The City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development.
Kiwanis collect cell phones
The Columbia View Kiwanis Club continues to collect used cell phones. They are re-programmed to dial only 9-1-1 and then given free to individuals in abusive situations. If you would like to recycle your old cell phone, you can take them to SnowCap at Southeast 178th Avenue and Pine Street or Russellville Park, at Southeast 103rd Avenue and Burnside Street.
If you are interested in serving some community needs and becoming a member of Kiwanis, you are invited to join them at a weekly meeting, held each Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at Russellville Park.
Men’s group shares fellowship
New Life Eastminster Presbyterian Men meet at King’s Omelets 10711 N.E. Halsey St. on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 8 a.m. for breakfast and fellowship. You are invited to join them. The December meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 1, same time, same place.
For more information, call 503-252-3888.
Sewing group wants you
Do you like to sew? Would you like to do it with others? New Life Eastminster Presbyterian Church has a sewing group that gets together monthly. They will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. at 12505 N.E. Halsey St. The group sews quilts, lap robes, and baby quilts for SnowCap Community Charities and is always looking for more sewers. Bring your scissors, needles, and energy. The group will also meet on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 10 am. To find out more, call the church at 503-252-3888.
Board members will be elected
Members of the Gateway Area Business Association will elect board members for the 2006-2007 term at the meeting on Thursday, Nov. 10 beginning at 11:45 a.m. at JJ North’s, 10520 N.E. Halsey St. Additionally, a guest speaker will inform those on hand about holiday shipping. Shipping deadlines and the best packing containers and packaging materials will be part of the presentation.
Military service impacts employers
The Parkrose Business Association will welcome Bob Elliott as guest speaker at the November general membership meeting. Elliott is executive director of the Oregon Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. With him will be a special guest who served in Iraq.
Scott Dobson of Cascade Athletic Clubs will step to the podium during the Member Moment segment of the meeting.
You are invited to join PBA members and guests at Steamers Restaurant, 8303 N.E. Sandy Blvd., on Thursday, Nov. 17. Networking begins at 11:30.
For more information, contact Marsha Lee at 503-257-3229.
Workshop teaches grant writing
An introductory workshop on the basics of grant writing for neighborhood leaders will be held Thursday, Nov. 17. The City of Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement and North Portland Neighborhood Services are sponsors. Participants will learn about resource development strategies for their neighborhood groups, how to make fundraising a part of your group’s work plan, understanding the local foundation and philanthropic community, and the basics of writing small grant proposals. The workshop will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Historic Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N. Brandon Ave. The event is free. However you must pre-register for the workshop. Space is limited to the first 40 who register.
Workshop trainers and neighborhood leaders will share their experiences on what has worked and hasn’t worked in their fundraising efforts, potential grant sources, and key components of a development strategy for small neighborhood organizations. The training will help current and future leaders understand the fundamentals of writing small grant proposals. The workshop is designed for neighborhood leaders wanting to develop fundraising strategies for their organizations or needing to raise funds for special neighborhood projects.
For more information and to register, contact Brian Hoop at 503-823-3075, or bhoop@ci.portland.or.us.
Or go to www.Portlandonline.com/oni. For TTY call 503-823-6868.
FUNDRAISERS
Play poker for charity
Calling all poker players. The 205 EarlyRiser Kiwanis are hosting another Texas Hold ‘em tournament Fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 4. The tournament will be held at East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106 Ave. from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Check-in begins at 6 p.m. The fundraiser will benefit the EPCC playground fund and the Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp.
Trophies and gift certificates will be presented to the top three finishers. The $20 registration fee will include $25 in chips. An additional $5 in chips can be purchased with a donation of 5 cans of tuna. The tuna fish will be donated to Loaves & Fishes. Refreshments will be provided and a hot dog dinner will be available for purchase. To register, call Marty or Nori Goplen at 503-622-0443 no later than Nov. 3.
Boosters announce Hall of Fame
On Saturday, Nov. 12, the Parkrose High School Boosters will host an inaugural Hall of Fame induction ceremony, dinner and auction. The Boosters will honor graduates who have used their PHS experience to make positive contributions to the community, state or nation.
One mission of this fundraiser will be to purchase and install an electronic signboard at the high school. Backers of this project hope a sign will promote community involvement and school spirit.
The auction will feature Johnna Wells, a national award-winning auctioneer. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. If you are interested in purchasing tickets or making a donation, please contact the high school at 503-408-2600.
Kitzhaber to address diners
Portland Adventist Community Services has announced that former Gov. John Kitzhaber, M.D. will be the keynote speaker at its Benefit Dinner for the PACS Family Health Clinic on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. at the Monarch Hotel, 12566 S.E. 93rd Ave. Generation Home Health and Family Care, Inc sponsor the event. A small silent auction will begin at 4 p.m.
Kitzhaber will discuss the critical state of health care for uninsured Oregonians this first benefit dinner for PACS. During his first term as governor, Kitzhaber oversaw the expansion of the Oregon Health Plan, which reduced the rate of uninsured Oregon children from 21 percent to eight percent. Unfortunately today17 % of Oregonians are uninsured, an increase from 14 percent just two years ago. Analysts cite three intertwined factors: a sputtering economy, a shrinking Oregon Health Plan for low-income residents and escalating health care costs for all.
PACS Family Health Clinic exists because of the vision, dedication, and faith commitment of many volunteer health care professionals and in-kind support from Portland Adventist Medical Center. Because of that support PACS is able to provide quality health care with a cash outlay averaging $35 per patient. The goal of this event is to raise the funds necessary to maintain the daily operations of this clinic.
For more information on how you can sponsor or attend the PACS Benefit Dinner call Carol Paulson at 503-252-8500 ext. 0 or e-mail janicep@pdxacs.com.
Choir kicks off holiday season
Begin your holiday season “Back Home” enjoying the genius and flair of award-winning performer Michael Allen Harrison. Harrison returns to his alma mater for the third annual benefit concert, hosted by the Parkrose High School A Cappella Choir. Proceeds will be used for continued growth of the PHS choral program.
The program begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26 in the Parkrose High Theater; 12003 N.E. Shaver St. Tickets are $12.50 for adults, $10 for seniors and students.
For more information, call 503-408–2718.
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