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Paddle by the light of the moon
Join the Columbia Slough Watershed Council paddling guides for a full moon tour of the tree-lined reaches of the Columbia Slough. Bring your own canoe or kayak or call to reserve a free boat from the Council. Reserve your boat today. Spaces are limited.
The paddle will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17 at the Whitaker Ponds Natural Area, 7040 N.E. 47th Ave.
For more information contact Eric Kellon at eric.kellon@columbiaslough.org or 503-281-1132.
Community centers host Halloween carnival
Plan now for the 8th Annual Halloween Carnival hosted by East Portland and Montavilla Community Centers. A fun evening of carnival games, face painting, and crafts will delight young and old. Tickets for these activities can be purchased at a cost of four tickets for $1 at the door. Bring two cans of food for the Oregon Food Bank and receive up to four free tickets per family.
This event is appropriate for preschool and grade school age children accompanied by an adult. There will be special games for children under age four.
Be sure to wear a costume and march in the parade at the conclusion of the carnival.
A hotdog dinner will be available for only $3.
All this fun will take place at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106 Ave., on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. To learn more, call 503-823-3450 or 503-823-4101.
Seniors invite tiny Trick or Treaters to visit
The Firwood Gardens Residential Care Center, 819 N.E. 122nd Ave., once again invites local tots to begin their Halloween fun at the center.
Bring your little monsters on Monday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. sharp for a morning of fun in a safe community of older adults. This annual event brings joy to senior residents and sends kids home with lots of goodies.
Activities are free. To learn more, call Becca LeTourneau 503-252-0085.
Council offers workshop
Find out how groundwater works, what role it plays in our drinking water system, and what needs to be done to protect this important resource. Groundwater experts from the Columbia Slough Watershed Council will lead this Groundwater 101 Workshop in a casual classroom-style. A short tour will follow the discussion. This workshop is free however registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided.
The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A location is yet to be announced.
For more information contact Eric Kellon at eric.kellon@columbiaslough.org or 503-281-1132.
Community clean up on the calendar
Residents of the Wilkes neighborhood have a great opportunity to clean out basements, attics and garages on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The collection site is Margaret Scott Elementary, 14700 N.E. Sacramento St. This is an excellent opportunity to get rid of yard debris and unwanted items. No household garbage, wet waste of any kind, or hazardous materials will be accepted.
LIBRARIES
Space at all library programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., 503-988-5386, www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html
Pajama Time: Bedtime stories for the whole family; Wednesdays; 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult; Thursdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months with adult; Thursdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult; Fridays from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Dreams: Write your dream and frame it. Saturday, Oct. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Artist Trading Cards: Create your own trading cards using colored pencils, rubber stamps, collage and more. You may keep your cards or trade with other artists. Saturday, Oct. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Bilingual Storytime: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages. Wed., Oct. 12 and 26 from 3:30 to 4 p.m.
Papel Picado Craft Workshop: Create cut-paper crafts and discover cultural Day of the Dead traditions with artist Antonio Ramos. Saturday, Oct. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Pumpkin Painting: Create your own unique face on a pumpkin. Bring a clean, small to medium-sized pumpkin and the library will supply paint, brushes and ideas, children eight years and younger. Saturday, Oct. 29 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. The Friends of the Library sponsor this book club. Read “The Time Traveler’s Wife: A Novel” by Audrey Niffenegger. Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., 503-988-5392, www.multcolib.org/agcy/mid/html
Firefighters-Our Neighborhood Heroes: Join library staff in the parking lot as Portland firefighters bring out the big fire engines, squirt water into the trees, and climb the ladder. Free hot dogs in the parking lot, and crafts and stories in the library meeting room. Jointly sponsored by Midland Library and Jane's Park Committee. Saturday, Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Story Stop: Stories for children newborn to 6 years; daily from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months; Tuesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months; Wednesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months; Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to noon.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years. Thursdays from 11:15 a.m. to noon
Family Author Reading with Joe Spooner and Steve Duin: Join Portland authors Joe Spooner and Steve Duin as they read from their latest books, “The Elephant Walk” and “Father Time”. Written and illustrated by Spooner, “The Elephant Walk” is a delightful book for children 4 to 8 years old and follows Norah and her parents as they look for elephants in their neighborhood. Whether it’s coaching little league or coaching one's kids through adolescence, Duin has been there. “Father Time” chronicles the pain, joy and beauty of being a father. Spooner and Duin will have books for sale and signing at the program. Sunday, Oct. 23 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Day of the Dead and Halloween: See an exposition of altars and participate in a costume parade, games and other fun accompanied by Mexican folk music. Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Mariachi Viva Mexico: This six-piece Mariachi band includes trumpets, violins, guitars, guitaron and vihuelas to create lively, spirited music. Saturday, Oct. 29 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Early Literacy Workshops based on Every Child Ready to Read at your library.
Preregistration is required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
Coloring a Child's World with Early Literacy Experiences: This workshop for parents and caregivers provides an overview of emergent literacy for infants through age 5. Saturday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon
Early Literacy for Newborn to Two-Year-Olds: This fun and interactive parent/child workshop focuses on early literacy and what you can do to help infants and toddlers build the foundation to become successful readers. Tuesday, Oct. 11from 10 a.m. to noon
Early Literacy for Talkers: Two- and Three-Year-Olds: This fun and interactive parent/child workshop focuses on early literacy and what you can do to help two- and three-year-olds build the foundation to become successful readers. Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon
Early Literacy for Pre-Readers: Four- and Five-Year-Olds: This fun and interactive parent/child workshop focuses on early literacy and what you can do to help preschoolers build the foundation to become successful readers with an emphasis on developing phonological awareness. Thursday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon
Read to the Dogs SM: Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to therapy dogs from the Dove Lewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program. Preregistration is required; call 503-988-5392; Mondays, Oct. 10 and 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Bilingual Knitting for Beginners: Learn the purl stitch, slipknots and other basic knitting stitches. Needles, yarn and patterns are provided, or bring your own, to create a scarf, blanket or other knit project, for adults as well as children 10 years and older. Class size is limited to 12.
Fridays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Talk Time: Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. This is not a class, but an opportunity to meet new people, share your culture and have fun. Food will be served. Only English will be spoken. Sign up in advance at the library, or just come to any session, Tuesdays 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 book club. Read “An Egg on Three Sticks” by Jackie Moyer Fischer and meet the author. Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 6:45 to 8 p.m. or Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
Cyber Seniors Computer Classes: This series of classes is for seniors who want to learn how to use a computer. Learn to use a mouse, search the Internet, and send and receive e-mail. Each session will consist of one hour of instruction and one hour of practice. You must preregister and attend all three sessions. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Mondays, Oct. 3, 10 and 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
New Catalog with Mouse Basics: Preregistration is required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. This class is designed for the beginning computer user. Learn how to use the mouse as you learn about the new library catalog. Thursday, Oct. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Monday, Oct. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to noon or Saturday, Oct. 22 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills Fridays from 2:30 to 5 p.m.
New Catalog for the Computer Savvy: Preregistration is required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Come learn how to get around in the new catalog. Learn about the new features and all the great things you can do with this new system. Saturday, Oct. 8 from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon or Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
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