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Calling all music lovers
The Parkrose High Jazz Band under the direction of Randy McCray and the Debonaires, directed by Lesley Bossert will perform an evening of jazz on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. in the high school theater, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. On Wednesday, Oct. 28 the entire choral department will present its annual Getting Our Feet Wet concert, also at 7 p.m. and also in the theater.
Contact Bossert at 503-408-2695 Lesley_Bossert@parkrose.k12.or.us for tickets or more information.
Architectural forms and everyday images are deconstructed
When the average person sees a chocolate bar, he craves a sweet; when artist David Drake sees a chocolate bar, he sees an iconic image that could be incorporated into a work of art. “Construct,” Drake's upcoming art exhibit at Mt. Hood Community College, will explore everyday forms such as the house, a chocolate bar and architectural icons with a sense of satirical science and playful curiosity.
Drake is a multimedia artist whose sculptures and conceptual installations are a response to familiar images and the constantly evolving design industry. His influences stem from the nostalgic furniture designs of his childhood, our mass-produced culture, architectural design and the 1960's minimalist movement.
“I'm interested in the theatrical potential of objects in space: ways in which groupings of vaguely familiar objects are given meaning by an observer and assembled into visual statements or propositions,” Drake said. “I've appropriated forms from past and present design cultures, while radically altering their contexts.”
“Construct” will be displayed in the MHCC Visual Arts Gallery from now through Friday, Oct. 23. A public reception will be held Thursday, Oct. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The MHCC Visual Arts Gallery is located on the Gresham campus, 26000 S.E. Stark St. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on weekends and holidays.
For more information, contact Nathan Orosco, visual arts instructor and gallery coordinator, at 503-491-6968.
Theater season begins
Parkrose High School theater students will present Laurence Boswell's romantic telling of “Beauty and the Beast” on Nov. 13, 19 and 20 at 7 p.m., and on Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. in the theater at 12003 N.E. Shaver St. Tickets will be $8 and can be purchased online at www.seatyourself.biz/parkrose or at the door. If you have questions please call 503-408-2718.
EVENTS
Join a kid-friendly group bike ride
Parkrose Kidical Mass is a fun, family-friendly group bike ride through the Parkrose Heights neighborhood held on the third Friday of every month. The next Kidical Mass will be on Oct. 16 beginning at 6 p.m. at Knott Park, in the parking lot near the baseball field at Northeast 112th Avenue and Russell Street. An adult should accompany children, and everyone should wear a helmet and have lights if possible. On first-come, first-served basis, a limited supply of red blinky lights will be available for those who need them. Kidical Mass is designed to get kids and families excited about riding their bikes. For more information, e-mail kathleen@technoearthmama.com or visit www.kidicalmass.org.
Halloween at Hellensview
Calling all little ghouls and goblins! The annual children's Halloween party at Helensview High School, 8678 N.E. Sumner St., is on Friday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m.
Co-hosted by Sumner Association of Neighbors and Central Northeast Neighbors, this is a free event for all kids, not just Sumner residents. This year several hundred trick-or-treaters are expected for the fun evening.
Donations of a bag or two of individually wrapped candy are most welcome and can be dropped off at the CNN offices at 4415 N.E. 87th Ave., Monday through Thursday during business hours.
Event volunteers are also welcome. For more information, please contact Ronda at CNN at 503-823-3156, 503-935-4874 or rondaj@cnncoalition.org.
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
State representative to attend meeting
Oregon State Rep. Mike Dembrow will speak at the Sumner Association of Neighbors general meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8.
Dembrow is a Democrat and a first-term legislator representing District 45. When not in Salem, Dembrow is a professor of English at Portland Community College.
Also on the SAN agenda: a brief recap of the draft annual neighborhood plan, the neighborhood survey, and the new SAN Web site. Crime Prevention Coordinator Mark Wells will also be on hand.
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Central Northeast Neighbors office, 4415 N.E. 87th Ave.
For more information, contact Ronda at 503-823-3156 or 503-935-4874. To view the new SAN Web site, go to www.sumnerpdx.org.
Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors board members will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St.
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.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Mondays and Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months with adult. Thursdays from 11:15 to 11:45 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.
Symphony Storytime: The Oregon Symphony is on the road for interactive, musical storytimes. Each week features a visit from an Oregon Symphony musician who will play and provide an introduction to his or her instrument and orchestral music. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Saturdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Mid-Autumn Festival: Join family and friends in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival. Create a festive paper lantern with artist Jean Choy, enjoy mooncakes and join library staff for a special presentation. Saturday, Oct. 3 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Nuestros Cuentos: This dynamic performance presents folktales, folkloric dances and songs of Spain, Mexico, Brazil and Cuba. Sunday, Oct. 11 from 2 to 3 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. 8.
Youth Community Service Crew: Need community service hours and volunteer credit? Check out the Youth Community Service Crew at your library. Come for a two-hour block of fun, music, snacks and enough work to keep you busy. For kids in grades 5-12. Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Teen Lounge Unplugged - Dance Dance Revolution: The second Thursday of the month is DDR Day. Anyone in grades 6-12 is invited to jump around like a fool to DDR. Or just hang out and eat snacks. Thursday, Oct. 8 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
You're Never Too Old for That: Tired of the pressure of being a teen? Go back in time for just one day. Try finger painting, play Twister and Candyland, participate in a coloring contest and build your own ice cream sundae. Wednesday, Oct. 21 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. There will be time for conversation in both languages. Saturdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Pageturners Book Group: Read “Written on the Body” by Jeanette Winterson. Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Vietnamese Computer Lab: Learn how use the library catalog, e-mail, Web, word processing programs and other basic computer skills. Lab instruction will be in Vietnamese. Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., www.multcolib.org/agcy/mid.htm, 503-988-5392
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.
Chinese Storytime: Storytime presented in Cantonese for children ages newborn to 6 years with adult. Sundays from 1:15 to 2 p.m.
Pajama Time: Put on your pajamas and join staff for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult. Mondays from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months with adult. Tuesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to noon.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Thursdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Vietnamese Storytime: Storytime presented in Vietnamese for children ages newborn to 6 years with adult. Saturdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Yoga for Youngsters: This class introduces children to the benefits of yoga through stories, music and simple movements. For ages 3-6 years and their caregivers; one child per adult. We encourage you to bring your own mat.
Tuesdays from 11:15 a.m. to noon.
Yarn Club: Whether your interest is knitting or crocheting, come join the fun and learn together. All experience levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own supplies. Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Nuestros Cuentos: This dynamic performance presents folktales and folkloric dances and songs of Spain, Mexico, Brazil and Cuba. Learn about the cultural and historical backgrounds of the dances, music, stories and costumes. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Sunday, Oct. 4 from 2 to 2:45 p.m.
Teen Lounge Unplugged -- Board Games and Wii: Come Wii with library staff and your friends. Anyone in grades 6-12 is welcome. No experience is necessary. Mondays, Oct. 5 and 26 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Teen Council: Meet new friends, learn new skills, help the library, eat snacks and have fun. Wednesdays, Oct. 7 and 21 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Teen Lounge Unplugged -- Board Games and Dance Dance Revolution: Anyone in grades 6-12 is invited to come play board games, try out DDR (no experience necessary) or just hang out. Monday, Oct. 12 from 4 to 6 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. Mondays, Oct. 12 and 26 from 6:30 to 8 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. Monday, Oct. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Teen Read Week: Celebrate Teen Read Week by sharing your favorite book and playing Wii and board games at your library. Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Language Exchange: Engage in conversation with native English speakers who want to practice their Spanish, as well as with native Spanish speakers who want to practice their English. Sundays from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Talk Time: Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for nonnative speakers to practice speaking English. This is not a class, but an opportunity to meet new people, share your culture and have fun. Only English will be spoken.
Saturdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Latin Dance, Music and Culture: Have fun learning to dance while learning about the origins of these musical styles, the musicians and their culture. Tuesdays, Oct. 6 and 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Pageturners Book Groups: Engage in stimulating conversation about books. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Read “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows for Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 6:45 to 8 p.m. Or read “The Zookeeper's Wife” by Diane Ackerman for Wednesday, Oct. 21from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
Ten Steps to Starting a Business: This presentation is designed for individuals in the thinking stage of starting a business. Presented by the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Monday, Oct. 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. On Tuesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m., assistance will be available in Chinese and English. On Fridays from 2:30 to 5 p.m., assistance will be available in English and Russian.
Computer Basics: This class is designed for the complete beginner. Learn basic computer terms and keyboard and mouse skills. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Monday, Oct. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Windows and Web for Beginners: This class combines Computer Basics with Web searching. Learn basic computer terms and functions, as well as introductory Internet skills. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Monday, Oct. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2002. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
E-mail for Beginners: Prerequisite: Windows and Web for Beginners or Internet experience. Learn how to use free e-mail on the Web. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Monday, Oct. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m.
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