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EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND CELEBRATIONS
Focus on your garden
Joshua McCullough, professional garden photographer and owner of PhytoPhoto will teach Digital Photography in the Garden at Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave., Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

If you enjoy taking pictures of plants and gardens, this class will take your photography to a whole new level. Whether you are a beginner with a point-and-shoot camera or comfortable with a digital single-lens reflex camera, you'll progress beyond just taking pictures and will soon be crafting stunning images of the flora around you. Participants will spend the morning exploring a variety of techniques including macro, wider compositions, and how to capture the essence of a space. During the follow up on a big screen, the class will look critically at images, and discuss applying software and making finished selections of your work. Bring any digital camera, full batteries and a desire to make your photography into a craft. If you have a tripod or special lenses or filters, be sure to bring them along.

Registration is required. Space is limited to 12 students. The fee is $35 for garden members and $40 for non-members. To register, go to www.leachgarden.org or call 503-823-1671.

Winterize now for lower energy bills
Community Energy Project Weatherization Workshops are back. Participants learn how weatherize their homes using simple materials and tools. Qualified participants receive a free weatherization supply kit worth around $150.

Choose from this month's workshops:

Tuesday, Oct. 8, Alice Ott SUN School, 12500 S.E. Ramona St., from 6 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 9, Cherry Blossom Apartments, 10570 S.E. Cherry Blossom Drive, 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 12, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 11229 N.E. Prescott St., 10 a.m. to noon.

Thursday, Oct. 24, Earl Boyles SUN School, 10822 S.E. Bush St., 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Visit www.communityenergyproject.org for more information.

Support Prescott Elementary
A Harvest Festival Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Prescott Elementary, 10410 N.E. Prescott St., will raise funds for field trips, technology, classroom projects, enrichment activities and more. Enjoy music, games, bouncy houses, a train ride, food, pumpkins and a chance to send Parkrose School District Superintendent Karen Fischer Gray swimming in the dunk tank. Advance tickets are six for $1, and are available in the school office. They will be four for $1 at the door.

Examining post-carbon economics
How should we act and think economically in the world as the era of cheap oil comes to an end? Joel Magnuson, an independent economist, will address this question Monday, Oct. 14 at Parkrose Community United Church of Christ, 12505 N.E. Halsey St., beginning at 7 p.m. Learn about energy descent pioneers in the UK and the US educating their communities about the road ahead, small enterprises defying traditional profit in favor of permanence and sustainability, and cities preparing for a post carbon future.

The lecture is free. Donations will be accepted.

Wisdom and tradition star at storytelling festival
Northwest Indian Storytelling Festival celebrates its eighth season of tribal storytelling in the Pacific Northwest. The festival will be held Oct. 18 through 20, at the Native American Youth and Family Center, 5135 N.E. Columbia Blvd., Friday and Saturday evening storytelling begins at 7:30 p.m.; an emerging storyteller's matinee will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. The ticket prices range from $5 to $20.

Among native people throughout North America, winter is storytelling time. Wisdom and knowledge, traditional cultural values and spiritual qualities, oral history and prophecy, have been passed down from treasured elders, generation to generation, during the long nights.

This year's festival features some of the Northwest's wisest tellers, including Roger Fernandes-Lower Elwah S'Klallam, who captivates with vivid and colorful tales; Elaine Grinnell-Jamestown S'Klallam, whose sense of humor is a crowd-pleaser; Darlene Foster-Warm Springs/Wasco, who shares stories with cultural artifacts and traditional first foods; and Toby Joseph-Apache/Ute, whose stories touch the heart. Tribal drumming and singing, with opening prayer and commentary by treasured native elders, are integral to the events. A silent auction will benefit the Northwest Indian Storytellers Association.

A two-day Emerging Tribal Storytellers Workshop will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20, culminating in the Emerging Storytellers matinee at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Both enrolled members and self-identified Native Americans and Alaska Natives are welcome to join NISA and register for this workshop.

For more information about NISA, please visit www.wisdomoftheelders.org.

Preserve a native art
Take a Cherokee Wheel basket making class, Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. until noon at Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave. This three-hour round reed basketry class is suitable for all levels as students learn to make a very elegant table basket, approximately 6 inches in diameter and 5inches tall. It utilizes both round and flat reeds and incorporates the circle motif as a decorative element. Some students will choose to learn the arrow pattern traditional to the style while others may prefer to attempt a less complex pattern. A discussion of traditional Cherokee materials and styles will be included. Materials and tools are provided.

Ages 12 to adult. Registration is required. To register, go to www.leachgarden.org or call 503-823-1671. The fee is $25 for Leach Garden members and $30 for non-members. There is also a $10 material fee payable to the instructor at beginning of class.

Construct a rain garden in your yard
Learn how to build your own rain garden at an East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District Rain Garden Workshop Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave. Explore the critical role rain gardens can play in urban stream restoration and water quality, and how they add beautiful landscaping to your yard at the same time. You will also receive a comprehensive manual that guides you through all the steps in constructing your rain garden. This workshop may include a short tour of Leach's rain garden.
This is a free class. Register online at http://www.emswcd.org/workshops-events/register-for-a-workshop.

FUNDRAISERS
Cans and bottles send student to college
Parkrose High MEChA Club members will collect your returnable bottles and cans Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Parkrose Middle School, 11800 N.E. Shaver St. Last year, students in this Hispanic leadership club used earnings from the can and bottle drive to fund a $500 scholarship for one of its members.

Take a step back in time
You can spend an afternoon at the last remaining roadhouse on the old Columbia River Highway on Sunday, Oct. 20 beginning at 3 p.m. Tour the winding roadway in classic cars provided by roadhouse owners Pat and Pat Brothers, then settle in to the historic roadhouse for wine, hors d'oeuvres and a concert by Parkrose High alum Michael Allen Harrison.

Tickets are $50 per person. Buy them now through Oct. 16 at parkroseedfdn.org. Click on the 'Buy Roadhouse Tickets' tab. Proceeds benefit the Parkrose Educational Foundation. A limited number of tickets remain.

Fundraiser offers help and hope
Recent stories of shootings and suicides remind us of the need for mental health care. These tragedies also underscore how hard it is to get care, especially if poor or uninsured. A passionate group of women is working to change that, making sure than any woman or child who needs mental health care gets it, no matter what the financial circumstances. With money raised at the Circle of Strength Women's Fundraising Brunch on Saturday, Oct. 19, hundreds of lower-income women and children in greater Portland and Vancouver will get help at Northwest Catholic Counseling Center. The nonprofit has provided counseling and psychiatric medication management to all, regardless of faith or finances, for 27 years.

This is the 12th year for this popular event. Held at the Riverside Golf and Country Club, 8105 N.E. 33rd Drive, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Circle of Strength brings more than 220 women together for food, fun, and fundraising. This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Jan Chozen Bays, a pediatrician, expert on child abuse, and co-abbot of the Great Vow Zen Monastery in Clatskanie. Tickets are $35 and tables of eight are $250. Those interested can call 503-253-0964 or buy tickets online at www.nwcounseling.org. Donations to NCC are tax-deductible.

The Circle of Strength highlights the shortage of professional, affordable counseling in our area. By sharing the stories of low-income women and children helped at NCC, the event promotes understanding about the barriers to care created by poverty and the life-changing help provided by accessible mental health services.

Attention Trailblazer fans
If you love the Portland Trailblazers, this opportunity is for you. Buy tickets from the Parkrose Educational Foundation for the Friday, Dec. 6 game against the Utah Jazz. Special pricing is available for seats in the 100, 200 and 300 levels at Moda Center for this game only. A portion of the ticket price will benefit the Parkrose Educational Foundation.

Everyone purchasing tickets through the Parkrose Educational Foundation group will get a chance to enter the Moda Center 30 minutes prior to the regular gates opening to watch player warm-ups just a few rows off the court.

Area businesses are encouraged to buy tickets for this game to use as gifts or bonuses to employees and customers. Purchase tickets now at parkroseedfdn.org. Click on the Trailblazer Tickets tab. The deadline to purchase these special tickets is Monday, Nov. 4, so don't delay. Orders will be filled on a first-come first-served basis and are subject to availability. No refunds or exchanges. Contact the foundation at predfdn@gmail.com if you have questions.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Field trip follows meeting
Cistus Nursery is the destination for a Villa Garden Club field trip Thursday, Oct. 24. The business meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. at Savage Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1740 S. E. 139th Ave. After a brown bag lunch, participants will set up car pools for the trip to Sauvie Island and a tour and talk by Cistus proprietor, Shawn Hogan.

Call Velda Altig at 503-252-7423 for more information.

BAZAARS AND CRAFT FAIRS
Resurrection Lutheran Church
SnowCap Community Charities is the major beneficiary of the My Friends and More Holiday Bazaar at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1700 N.E. 132nd Ave., Friday, Oct. 18 from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Browse more than forty local craft vendors and consultants selling a wonderful variety of handmade gifts just in time for the holidays. One-of-a-kind creations include totes made from neckties by Lee-Ann Henle of Tie-Totes and extra-spicy hot sauces and candy from God's Goodness. Additionally, there will be consultants on hand from Scentsy, Mary Kay and Origami Owl. A café will offer snacks and lunch for sale.

Bring two cans of food for SnowCap and receive a free raffle ticket. Vendor fees and raffle ticket proceeds also benefit SnowCap.

Parkrose Community United Church of Christ
The annual rummage sale at Parkrose Community UCC, 12505 N.E. Halsey St., is Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Shop for fantastic deals on clothing, furniture, household items, shoes, books, toys, games, home decor, and more. Organizers claim you will be amazed at how low the prices are at this massive event.

Parkview Christian Retirement Community
Craft Fair, Friday Oct. 25 and Saturday Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Parkview Christian Retirement Community, 1825 N.E. 108th Ave. Almost all items are handcrafted. You will find everything from books to handcrafted toys, lots of baby items, harvest decorations and Christmas gifts. Spoil yourself with the homemade goodies that will be for sale.

Crossroads Church
Christmas Bazaar at Crossroads Church, 2505 N.E. 102nd Ave., Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. You will find 30 tables of handcrafted items.

St. Rita Catholic Church
The annual Fall Festival & Bazaar is Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 10029 N.E. Prescott St. There will be vendors, a boutique, baked goods, fresh produce and Santa's treasures. Food is served all day. Call 503-253-8810 for information.

St. Therese Parish
The St. Therese Parish 32nd annual Holiday Bazaar is Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9. The event begins on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. On Saturday, the bazaar hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy the talents of many craftspeople as well as traditional baked goods, a used books corner, and wonderful raffle items. Café open.

St. Therese multi-purpose center is located at Northeast 132nd Avenue and Halsey Street.

GIVING BACK
Video describes volunteer opportunities
Ride Connection debuts its new microsite, www.iwanttodrive.org, which invites viewers to become volunteer drivers within one of Ride Connection's partner agencies which comprise Ride Connection's Network. Go to this great site for an overview of the network, a quick video about volunteering as a driver and the basic information about becoming a volunteer driver: time commitment, location and requirements. Partner agencies are located throughout the tri-county area and include: the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross, Impact NW, Metropolitan Family Service-Project Linkage, Neighborhood House and Transportation Reaching People. Volunteer drivers are continually being recruited and rewarded for their participation.

Drivers needed to deliver meals
Meals on Wheels People is seeking volunteer drivers to ensure homebound seniors receive nutritious meals and a bit of companionship on holidays and weekends.

“These volunteers are invaluable because they not only help us feed our frail elderly, but they make sure these seniors see a friendly face every day,” said Caroline Henry, who manages Meals on Wheels People's Weekend and Holiday meal program. “Sometimes the Meals on Wheels driver is the only person these homebound seniors see in a given day. Holiday and weekend volunteers also help fill routes left by our regular drivers who are on vacation.”

Volunteer drivers are needed on Saturdays and Sundays as well as all major holidays. Volunteer once a week, once a month or only on specific holidays. Volunteer drivers must be at least 18 years old, have their own car and valid insurance. All volunteers must also undergo a background check.

For more information about how you can help, call Caroline Henry at 503-953-8123 weekdays or 503-953-8202 weekends.

THE ARTS
Sousa and Dvorak come to East County
The Mt. Hood Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Ken Selden, will present its Pops Fall Celebration Sunday, Oct 6 at 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 S.E. Stark St., in Gresham. Numbers include Sousa's “El Capitan” march, music from “The Wizard of Oz,” “When I Fall in Love,” and the complete Dvorak “Symphony No. 8.” This is the first in a series of four concerts held throughout the year. Season tickets are $50 for adults, $45 for students and seniors and $125 for families. Contact Mt. Hood Pops Orchestra at 503-669-1937 to purchase tickets.

Single tickets are available at the box office: $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors and $45 for families. Parking is free.

Composition to be focus of classes
Learn from Gary Michael, a signature member of both the Pastel Society of America and the Northwest Pastel Society, at Portland Fine Arts Guild classes this month. Classes are Monday, Oct. 7, 14 and 21 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Russellville Grange Hall, 12105 N.E. Prescott St.

The fee is $12 for guild members and $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is not required.

The emphasis this month is on composition, value shapes, focal point and accurate observation. Instruction will be in chalk pastels, but other media are welcome. Some drawing experience is desirable. Each class starts with a demonstration.

Bring a drawing board, such as hardboard or gatorfoam; table top easels if you like to sit while painting; paper with sandy surface like Wallis, but Canson paper and others with tooth or texture will work; pastels in a variety of colors and softness; drafting or masking tape; small sketch book; soft drawing pencil; vine charcoal, paper towels; aluminum foil and reference photos.

Students to perform show tunes and more
Parkrose High School Music Department presents “On Broadway” Tuesday, Oct. 29 and Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. in the PHS Theatre, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. Enjoy performances by the PHS jazz band, the high school choirs and Jazz Express. Admission is $5. Veterans have earned free admission. Proceeds will benefit the Parkrose Middle School Sparrow program and the Parkrose High School Music Department.

EDUCATION
Study English on Wednesday evenings
Multnomah University, 8435 N.E. Glisan St., offers free community English for Speakers of Other Languages classes every Wednesday night. Multiple levels are offered to accommodate the varying needs of English learners in the Northeast Portland community-from those who have recently moved to the United States and know very little English to those who have lived in America for many years but want to gain confidence in pronunciation or conversations. The classes focus on English vocabulary and grammar, as well enabling students to use their English in practical-life settings, such as applying for jobs or going shopping. The teachers are students from the undergraduate and graduate Teachers of English for Speakers of Other Languages program at Multnomah University.

The classes are held in the lower classrooms of Mitchell Library on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. New students are welcome to join classes at any time. All materials are provided.

How hip-hop, community, education and spirituality connect
Last year Warner Pacific College began a Diversity Lecture Series. In its second year, prominent authors and scholars will explore how hip-hop influences many aspects of our lives. “It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop: Community, Education, and Spirituality” brings Marc Lamont Hill, Christopher Emdin, and Rahiel Tesfamariam to campus as part of a compelling, three-part event, at McGuire Auditorium, 2219 S.E. 68th Ave.

Hill will present “Hip-Hop's Influence on Society” Thursday, Oct. 3; Emdin will deliver “Hip-Hop's Influence on Education” Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013; and Tesfamariam will talk about “Hip-Hop's Influence on Spirituality” Tuesday, Oct. 29. All lectures begin at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public.

Explore local elementary and middle/high school campuses
Portland Christian Schools will host an open house Sunday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. Visit the pre-school and elementary campus at 11845 S.E. Market St. and the junior and senior high school campus at 12425 N.E. San Rafael St. to meet teachers, current students and administrators. To learn more about Portland Christian, please call 503-256-3960 or visit www.pcschools.org.

SENIOR RESOURCES
Play bingo and win
Cherry Blossom Meals on Wheels Center inside East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave., offers bingo on Fridays beginning at 1 p.m.

Regular bingo pays $10, there are two $20 blackout games and one $30 blackout game. Your cost to play is $3 total for all games.

For more information call Colleen Harman at 503-254-7490.

Fraud can be avoided
Financial fraud affects one in five people over the age of 60. Learn from the experts about your power to protect. The Oregon Department of Justice, Multnomah County Fraud and Abuse team and Elders in Action will present information on how to safeguard your information, spot a potential fraud, stop a scammer and report a concern Monday, Oct. 7 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Come join this important, free discussion and learn how you can protect yourself and friends.

Medicare annual enrollment starts Oct.15
Health insurance options are a topic for all ages this October. As expected, people with Medicare will have a wide variety of plans to consider. The choices will be familiar ones, since Medicare coverage remains the same.

Affordable Care Act (Cover Oregon) plans are not designed to supplement Medicare coverage-make sure you are reviewing Medicare plans when you sit down to compare. Plans that do work with Medicare are listed on the www.medicare.gov website, in the Medicare and You 2014 handbook mailed to households, and on the SHIBA website at www.oregonshiba.org .

The Multnomah County Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance program will offer several options to help people with Medicare compare their current coverage with the Medicare plans available for 2014. Enrollment events are planned at local libraries to provide one-to-one counseling appointments for those who prefer it. Separate Plan Finder Boot Camp presentations will focus on the Medicare online plan finder and other tools for individuals to use on their own.

“Medicare coverage is very individual, and people approach it differently,” said Janet Bowman, SHIBA Coordinator. “Many people would rather do their research themselves, but don't know how to use the online tools to make it easy. Our Plan Finder Boot Camp is for them, and for those helping someone with Medicare.”

Individual one hour appointment with a trained, impartial SHIBA volunteer to compare plans are available at Midland Library Wednesday, Nov. 6 and 13 and Monday, Dec. 2. Call 503-988-3646 beginning Oct. 2 to schedule an appointment.

Participate in a 90 minute community Plan Finder Boot Camp to get the tools you need to make an informed choice. Presentations include a brief Medicare overview, tips on comparing plans, tutorial on using Medicare.gov Plan Finder, and questions and answers. No individual counseling is provided. Attend a Plan Finder Boot Camp either Friday, Nov. 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Gresham Regional Library, 385 N.W. Miller St., in Gresham or Friday, Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. at Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. For more information, contact Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services Helpline at 503-988-3646.

FAITH and VALUES
Bless our furry friends
Celebrate St. Francis Day by blessing your pets at Parkrose Community Untied Church of Christ, 12505 N.E. Halsey St. Sunday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. If your pet is well mannered and gets along well with others, please bring it to church for a special blessing. If you can't bring your pets, bring a picture for a virtual blessing.

Donations for the Cat Adoption Team in Sherwood and Multnomah County Animal Shelter are accepted during the blessing service to assist in the good work that they do to care and find homes for unclaimed cats and dogs. The most needed items include dog collars in any size but no choke collars; Good Mews brand cat litter; dog treats for large and small breeds; rawhides, hard rubber chew toys, Nylabones, and tennis balls; used bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths; used blankets for larger dogs; wet solid cat food; dry unopened cat food; canned solid dog food.

Hear this new organ for the first time
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 11560 S.E. Market St., is ready to dedicate its new organ. Volunteers have been working on readying this glorious instrument for installation for several years now.

Organist Brooke Benfield will give the dedication performance beginning at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20. You are invited to come for the celebration and for the fellowship. Admission is free. For more information, call the church office at 503-256-1835.

LIBRARIES
All Multnomah County Library locations will be closed Thursday, Oct. 3, for staff training. Facilities staff will conduct building maintenance at library buildings that day to coincide with the closure. Regular library hours will resume Friday, Oct. 4. Patron holds and materials with due dates of Oct. 3 will be automatically extended to Oct. 4.

Friends of the Library used book sale
Support the Friends of the Multnomah County Library's 40th Fall Used Book Sale during the weekend of October 18-21 at the DoubleTree at Lloyd Center, 1000 N.E. Multnomah St. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Multnomah County Library.

Kicking things off is a Members-Only Night on Friday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free to the public on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Monday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Annual memberships can be purchased at any time, including at the door Friday night. Individual membership is $10 and $15 for families.

Oregon's largest used book sale boasts 100,000 items at great prices. Hardcover and quality trade paperbacks start at $2, mass market paperbacks and children's books at 50 cents, CDs at $2, and DVDs at $3. Also available in this new and used collection are audio books, LPs, video tapes, pamphlets, sheet music, and maps in good to excellent condition.

No electronic devices to check prices will be allowed during Friday's Members-Only Night. Phones, scanners and other devices will be allowed Saturday through Monday for checking individual items. Items may not be set aside to be scanned later.

Back by popular demand is the Collector's Corner. These special and rare books and ephemera are culled from the Friends' online store and will be available for purchase from Friday to Sunday. Monday will be a 50% off discount day on all remaining regular items.

The DoubleTree at Lloyd Center is easily accessible by TriMet and MAX. Metered street parking is available. The DoubleTree Hotel parking lot offers a special day rate with a voucher available at the sale.

Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., 503-988-5386
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.

Vietnamese Storytime: Storytime presented in Vietnamese for children ages from birth to 6 years with adult. Wednesdays from 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., except Oct. 3.

Book Babies: Storytime for children from birth to 12 months with adult. Thursdays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. except Oct. 3.

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.

Family Storytime: Storytime for children 6 years and younger with adult. Saturdays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.

Teen Lounge and Homework Center: Use library computers, get homework help, or just do your homework and listen to music. Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Read to the Dogs: Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog from Pet Partners. Registration is required. Call 503-988-5386. Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Teen Council: Meet new friends, learn new skills, help the library, eat snacks and have fun. Teen Council members work with library staff to make the library teen-friendly. Tuesday, Oct. 8 and 22 from 4 to 5 p.m.

Time Travel and Sci Fi Crafts: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary science fiction hero Doctor Who, craft a couple of his favorite accessories: a sonic screwdriver and time travel journal. While the Doctor may have scavenged the galaxy for parts, you'll be raiding the recycle bin for components. Along with the wibbly wobbly timey wimey crafting, you'll be discussing other great time travel authors from H.G. Wells to Madeleine L'Engle. Saturday, Oct. 12 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Yu-gi-oh Tournaments: Come join the Yu-gi-oh tournaments and test your skills, meet new friends and win cool prizes. For teens in grades 6-12. Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

A Good Yarn: Whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, come join the fun and learn together. All experience levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own supplies. Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 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.

Talk Time: Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. Sundays from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Handmade Soap: Learn how to make beautiful soap from scratch using natural, healing oils. Rachael Gruen, chemist and owner of Sellwood Soap Company, will take you through both hot and cold processes, as well as how to color and fragrance your soap safely and naturally. You'll take home a beautiful bar of soap, along with instructions and recipes to make more at home. Both novice and experienced soapmakers are welcome. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Sunday, Oct. 13 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Pageturners Book Group: Read “Pompeii” by Robert Harris. 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. Monday, Oct. 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Vietnamese Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., 503-988-5392
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.

Book Babies: Storytime for children from birth to 12 months with adult. Wednesdays from 3 to 3:45 p.m.

Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Tuesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m. and Thursdays from 12:15 to 1 p.m. except Oct. 3.

Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Mondays and Fridays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.

Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:15 a.m. to noon.

Family Storytime: Storytime for children 2 to 7 years with adult. Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. except Oct. 3.

Black Storytime: The African and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult and other family members). Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to noon.

Chinese Storytime: Storytime presented in Cantonese for children from birth to 6 years with adult. Saturdays from 2:15 to 3 p.m.

Vietnamese Storytime: Storytime presented in Vietnamese for children from birth to 6 years with adult. Sundays from 1 to 1:45 p.m.

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 to 6 p.m. except Oct. 3.

Spooky Science: Mad Science has spooky fun down to a science. Count Eggbert sets the stage for a show chock full of exciting and engaging scientific Halloween surprises. Melting goo and floating objects included. This highly interactive program is best for children ages 5 to 12. Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.

Teen Council: Meet new friends, learn new skills, help the library, eat snacks and have fun. Teen Council members work with library staff to make the library teen-friendly. Wednesday, Oct. 2 and 16 from 3:30 to 5 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 non-native speakers to practice speaking English. Saturdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

E-books and More 101: This class covers the basics of downloading e-books and audiobooks from the library. Bring your device and learn about our digital collections. Made possible in part by The Library Foundation. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Monday, Oct. 7 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Pageturners Book Groups: Engage in stimulating conversation about books and get to know your neighbors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Meet the author. Read “The Secrets of Mary Bowser” by Lois Leveen for discussion Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 1 to 2:15 p.m.

Read “In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin” by Erik Larson. For discussion Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.

Learning Lab-GED: Learn about the GED test and how to study for it. Learn about many resources to help you prepare. Everyone who attends receives a partial GED testing scholarship. For more information, call 503-988-6318. Learning Lab sessions are supported by a generous grant from the Friends of the Library. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Wisdom from the Inside-What Are Your Questions About Elder Care?: In this participant-led program, a member of the National Association of Geriatric Care Managers will describe their work with the elderly and their families, and answer your questions. The presentation may cover the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia or neuro-cognitive processing disorders, the best ways to talk with aging parents about money, what to look for when selecting senior residences, how family caregivers can deal with guilt, and many other issues. Sunday, Oct. 20 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Autumn Lantern Mobiles: Create an attractive seasonal decoration for your home. With artist Cindy Lommasson, you'll paint a tissue paper sphere in yellow, orange, red, green and brown for autumn. Then cut craft paper leaves in coordinating colors and suspend them from the bottom of the globe. Add a ribbon on top for hanging. Saturday, Oct. 26 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Tuesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and Fridays from 2:30 to 5 p.m.

Vietnamese Computer Basics: Learn how to use the library catalog, email, surf the web, word processing, and other basic computer skills. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Introduction to Computers: Increase your computer skills in this four-session series that covers basic Windows, Microsoft Word, Internet and email. This course is ideal for someone who has a little experience with the computer but wants to know more. Offered by OASIS Connections, a national organization devoted to lifelong learning for adults over 50. Tuesdays from Oct. 22 through Nov. 12 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
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