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Spaghetti dinner raises money for community
Gateway Elks Lodge No. 2411 16th Annual Community Charity Spaghetti Dinner will be held at the Gateway Elk’s Lodge, 711 N.E. 100th Ave., on Sunday Nov. 6 from noon to 6 p.m.
The funds from this dinner are used to support various youth functions within East Multnomah County including Scout recognition awards, scholarships for graduating high school seniors, annual co-ed free throw contest, drug free graduation parties, Meadowood Springs Speech and Hearing Camp for children in Pendleton, Ore., the Elk Children’s Eye Clinic in the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health & Science University, and the annual donation of 300 Christmas food baskets.
Held in conjunction with the Gateway Elkettes Christmas Bazaar, this “all you can eat” spaghetti dinner will be served to adults for $6, children under 12 for $3 and children under 3 are free.
Gateway Elks Lodge No. 2411 is celebrating its 36th anniversary as a Gateway community neighbor and is reaching out to members and friends to join them in a day of friendship and good food.
To learn more, contact Gene Spina at genespina@comcast.net or 503-255-0233.
CHURCHES
Congregation invites community to share in spiritual renewal and growth
When Pastor Ken Blondeaux and the congregation at Woodland Park Baptist Church, 11375 N.E. Halsey St., launched their “40 Days of Purpose” campaign on Oct. 2, they joined a worldwide network of church congregations who have found the answer to the question, “What on Earth am I here for?”
Inspired by remarkable stories of spiritual renewal and growth, Pastor Ken and members of Woodland Park want to re-invigorate spiritual relationships and share the purpose-driven experience with others in the community. The purpose-driven phenomenon was inspired by a California pastor’s best-selling book and an estimated 20,000 churches from 60 denominations have participated in the experience.
At the center of the campaign is the fastest-selling hard cover nonfiction book in U.S. history. “The Purpose Driven Life” has sold over 16 million copies since the book’s release in 2002. The book’s author, Rick Warren, is senior pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif.
During the 40 Days of Purpose Campaign at Woodland Park Baptist, the truths about God’s five purposes for people-worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism-will be communicated repeatedly in six ways:
• An all-church simulcast seminar and kick-off on Oct. 2.
• A weekly message by Pastor Ken Blondeaux each Sunday at 11 am.
• A personal or family daily devotional reading.
• A weekly Scripture memory verse that everyone can memorize.
• A weekly small group lesson at a host family home.
• A daily e-mail of encouragement.
“Hearing testimonies of what God has accomplished in many churches through “40 Days of Purpose” I can only lead our church into this journey with great expectations,” Pastor Ken said. “ ‘40 days of Purpose’ is a great spiritual growth tool that God has given His people. At this time, many in this country are asking deep spiritual questions as we experience the effects of war, natural disasters, and other traumatic events. ‘40 Days’ is a unique campaign designed to re-establish the core purposes of a church, help those seeking spiritual answers, and most importantly, build up the believer as they receive foundational understanding of the Bible and a clear method for measuring their own spiritual growth.”
The campaign that began on Oct. 2, will conclude with a celebration on Sunday, Nov.20. Most campaign events are at Woodland Park Baptist Church and open and free to anyone who is interested in finding out their purpose in life. Call 503-253-1944 for more information.
Youth will fast to fight hunger
The youth of New Life Eastminster Presbyterian Church will participate in a 30-hour fast to raise funds for the hungry of the world Friday and Saturday Oct. 28 and 29 at the church. Anyone wishing to sponsor youth in this effort may stop by and leave donations or send checks to New Life Presbyterian Church, 12505 N.E. Halsey St. Call 503-252-3888 for more details.
THE ARTS
There is a new after-school opportunity for children in the mid county area. The Parkrose Children’s Choir is taking registrations for elementary aged children, grades 2 through 5. Sponsored by St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 11229 N.E. Prescott St., the choir is open to all area children. No audition is required. Rehearsals begin Thursday, Oct. 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the church. There is a $5 fee per month, payable in advance. New singers are welcome to join the choir any time throughout the school calendar year.
Singers receive training in music fundamentals, vocal technique, and choir dynamics. Parents are cordially invited to attend rehearsals. Free performances throughout the year will be held at St. Matthew's church. For information and registration forms, contact Melinda Atkins Loomis, founder and artistic director at 503-680-3665 or e-mail at melindaloomis@comcast.net. Registration forms are also available at local schools and businesses.
Arts event highlights accomplishments of refugee and immigrant artists
On Sunday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m. the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization “Arts for New Immigrants Program” invites you to join them in a free, family friendly event that celebrates the accomplishments refugee and immigrant artists.
The artists participated in the Creating Access for Refugee and Immigrant Traditional Artists Project. The CARITA Project gives refugee and immigrant artists the opportunity to continue honing their skills and assists them in presenting their work to a broad audience.
Participating artists included Judith and Carlos Gelin from Haiti, Liya Kot and Luybov Romanova from Russia, Feryal Abassi-Ghnaim from the Middle East, Chata Addy from Nigeria, Generose Kafumya from Burundi, Ranka Ivkovich from Bosnia, Elizabeth Kim from Korea, and Fariba Eshraghi from Iran.
The Community Family Arts Event will allow you and your family to experience the art done by the CARITA artists, to learn how you can get involved with community art project opportunities, and to help you discover the richness and depth of refugee and immigrant festival arts.
The event is free and will be held at the IRCO Community Center at 10301 N.E. Glisan St. Refreshments and door prizes will be offered.
The CARITA Project was funded by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Oregon Arts Commission, and The Collins Foundation.
EVENTS
City's Crime Prevention Program honors community volunteers, offers training
October is National Crime Prevention Month. The focus is to recognize successful crime prevention efforts and generate interest and enthusiasm for those efforts. The City of Portland's Office of Neighborhood Involvement Crime Prevention Program will honor crime prevention volunteers at its annual recognition event on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. The recognition ceremony is scheduled from 8 to 9 p.m. highlighting the volunteer efforts of more than a dozen neighborhood-based volunteers from throughout the city.
“Collectively, Portland’s neighborhood-based volunteers spend thousands of hours out of their busy lives to help keep Portland safe. We estimate that over 10,000 volunteers have received training and participate in a variety of crime prevention programs, such as Neighborhood Watch, Community Foot Patrols, Graffiti Abatement, Liquor Licensing Notification, and participation on local Public Safety Action Committees that address such issues youth/ gang violence, residential burglaries, chronic nuisances, and much more. These volunteers are actively engaged in community policing and deserve more recognition than we can possibly offer,” states Eric King, Office of Neighborhood Involvement Crime Prevention Manger.
Preceding the recognition ceremony, crime prevention professionals will conduct two concurrent trainings: “Battling Methamphetamine in Neighborhoods”, and “Reinvigorating & Growing Your Neighborhood Watch or Foot Patrol”. The trainings require pre-registration and begin at 6:30pm. On-line registration is available through the ONI web site at http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=39656 or by telephone at 503-823-4519.
OCOM offers free public seminars on Oriental Medicine
The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is sponsoring a series of free Saturday seminars for the public beginning Oct.15. The series is an introduction to the different treatments available in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Each Saturday seminar begins at 10 a.m. and lasts for two hours.
The seminar on Oct. 15 will focus on acupuncture and Chinese medicinal herbs. A licensed acupuncturist will discuss how these modalities can help you get well and stay healthy. Attendees will have the opportunity to try a sample acupuncture treatment and taste a variety of herbal teas.
At the seminar on Oct. 22, the public will be introduced to the benefits of Oriental massage and qigong (chee-gong) meditative exercise. Both massage and qigong can help reduce stress, ease aches and pains, and increase flexibility. Attendees will be able to receive a sample massage, and learn a few basic qigong moves.
Seminars will be held on the second floor of the OCOM Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic on the campus of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. The campus is located at 10541 S.E. Cherry Blossom Drive.
The seminars are free, but space is limited. Call 503-253-3443 ext.550 to reserve your place.
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