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NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
Carol Williams, chair of Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors claims there will be no tricks at the October board meeting, nor does she promise treats, but they will get lots of work done. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St. No general membership meeting this month.
LIBRARIES
Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html, 503-988-5386
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.
Pajama Time: Bedtime stories for the whole family. Wednesdays from 7 to 7:30 p.m., except Oct. 31.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Fridays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Fridays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Theatre Masks: Join the cast and make your own theatre mask modeled after the Cat and Fox characters in Tears of Joy Theatre's new production of "Pinocchio." Artist Kathy Karbo will share original design sketches from the creation of "Pinocchio." Design your own mask and let the show begin. Recommended for children 5 and older. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
High, Low, Fast, Slow: In this musical early word recognition program for toddlers and preschoolers, simple word songs describe shapes, colors, numbers, nursery rhymes and more. Use scarves, toddler instruments, dancing and large motor movement to increase physical activity, balance, strength and range of motion. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Saturday, Oct. 27 from 2 to 2:45 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 Oct. 25.
Read to the Dogs SM: Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from the DoveLewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program. Registration is required. Call 503-988-5386. Sunday, Oct. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Fun Folding: Various origami models can be folded according to the interests of the group. For teens in grades 6-12. Made possible by the Library Foundation. Thursday, Oct. 25 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday Arts and Crafts: Come after school and go home with a new creation. Recommended for kids 5 to 12 years. Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
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.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Read "Snow" by Orhan Pamuk. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Foil-Embossed Greeting Cards: Use ordinary aluminum foil and household tools to create beautiful embossed-metal panels to dress up your greeting cards. Made possible by the Library Foundation. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Sunday, Oct. 28 from 2 to 4 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.
Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., www.multcolib.org/agcy/mid.html, 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.
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 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Trio Voronezh -- Back at Midland: Enjoy Russian, European and American music with Trio Voronezh. Made possible through the generous support of the Library Foundation. Saturday, Oct. 20 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Things that go Bump in the Night: Listen to an assortment of scary stories told by storyteller Sarah Stein. Wear a costume and be ready for audience participation. For children 8 years and older. Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 7 to 7:45 p.m.
Teen Lounge and Homework Center: Use library computers to access the Internet and do word processing, 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.
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. Tuesdays, Oct. 2 and 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Mondays, Oct. 8 and 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Just Yell Fire: Empowering Girls to Protect Themselves: Two female students at St. Mary's Academy in downtown Portland created Just Yell Fire as a class project. The students, both skilled in martial arts, teach young women how to escape predatory attacks. The project has grown from a modest class assignment to a professional production featured on national television. Come and see what some describe as the coolest high school project ever! Saturday, Oct. 13 from 1 to 2 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. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. For Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 6:45 to 8 p.m., read "Tales of a Female Nomad: Living at Large in the World" by Rita Golden Gelman. For Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 1 to 2:15 p.m., read "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards.
Foil-Embossed Greeting Cards: Use ordinary aluminum foil and household tools to create beautiful embossed-metal panels to dress up your greeting cards. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, Oct. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Assistance in Spanish and Russian is available. Tuesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and Fridays from 2:30 to 5 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, Oct. 1, 8 and 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Computer Basics: This class is designed for the complete beginner. Learn basic computer terms as well as keyboard and mouse skills. Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
Excel I: Learn how to create a simple budget spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel 2000. This is an advanced-level class. Participants need word processing skills. Monday, Oct. 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
Windows and Web for Beginners: This class combines Web Basics and Computer Basics. Students will learn basic computer terms and functions as well as introductory Internet skills. Monday, Oct. 15 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
Searching the Web: Prerequisite: Web basics or Internet experience. This class combines Web Searching I and II so you can learn several Web searching tools at once. Improve your understanding of subject indexes and search engines and learn how to evaluate the quality of the information you find on the Web. Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
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