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NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
EPNO moves – associations remain active
The East Portland Neighborhood Office has moved to new digs at 1017 N.E. 117th Ave. These are folks who can put you in touch with your neighborhood association. Contact information remains the same: phone 503-823-4550, fax 503-823-4525, e-mail epno@epno.org. Upcoming meetings for area associations are listed below.
On Monday, Sept. 11, the Centennial Community Association general membership will meet at 7 p.m. at Harold Oliver Intermediate School, 15840 S.E. Taylor, Room 65.
Members of the Mill Park Neighborhood Association will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 12 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave.
State Representative Jeff Merkley will be the guest speaker at the Wilkes Community Group meeting on Tuesday in the Teamsters Complex, Joe Edgar Hall, 1850 N.E. 162nd Ave. on Tuesday Sept. 12 at 7 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 18 will find members of the Hazelwood Neighborhood Association gathered at EPNO, 1017 N.E.117th Ave. at 6:30 p.m.
The Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors board will meet at Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St. on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. There will be a general membership meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, same time, same place. Learn about the community gardens at Sacramento school from Principal Stevie Blakely.
The Portland Fire Station Training Center at 4800 N.E. 122nd Ave. will be the site of the Argay Neighborhood Association general membership meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. State Representative Jeff Merkley will be on hand to hear neighborhood concerns.
Members of the Parkrose Neighborhood Association will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 11100 N.E. Skidmore St.
On Thursday, Sept. 21, there will be a Russell Neighborhood Association general membership meeting at 7 p.m. at Western States Chiropractic College, 2900 N.E. 132nd Ave.
Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. in Miller Hall at Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St.
Glenfair Neighborhood Association will meet in the faculty lounge at Glenfair Elementary School, 15300 N.E. Glisan St., on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.
LIBRARIES
Birthday party to feature family entertainment
The public is invited to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the opening of the Midland Branch Library building at an open house on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 1 to 5 p.m.
The celebration will feature multi-cultural performances including the Vietnamese Dance Team Ballet Popotle performing Mexican folk dancing and Americanistan presenting music from the Middle East.
The event will begin with a colorful Chinese Lion Dance by NW Lion Dance, followed by a welcome from Library Director Molly Raphael and a cake-cutting ceremony.
There will be crafts during the day, and participants can build their own birdhouses with the Jane’s Park Group from 1 to 3 p.m. Refreshments and other activities will also be provided throughout the celebration.
Midland Library opened in its Mid-county home in 1996. It replaced the Midland Branch Library building, in operation since 1958. Patrons enjoy its landmark clock tower and its spacious interior with views of Midland Park. At 24,000 square feet, Midland Library is the largest branch in the Multnomah County Library system. At the time it was built, Multnomah County’s Director of Libraries Ginnie Cooper called the structure a “100-year building.” Ten years down, ninety to go.
The Midland Library is located at 805 S.E. 122nd Ave. For more information, call the library at 503-988-5392 or visit the library’s Web site at www.multcolib.org/agcy/mid.html.
Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., 503-988-5386, www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Mondays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. (except Sept. 4)
Pajama Time: Bedtime stories for the whole family. Wednesdays from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Fridays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. (except Sept. 1)
Bilingual Storytime: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages. Tuesdays, Sept. 12 and 26 from 4 to 4:30 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, Sept. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Tissue Paper Collage: Create transparent works of art with bright tissue paper. See what unusual shapes appear in the collages such as fish, birds and animals. Sunday, Sept. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Teen Lounge & Homework Center: Use library computers to access the Internet and do word processing, get homework help from trained staff and online tutors, or just do your homework and listen to music while hanging out in beanbag chairs. For teens in grades 6–12.Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (except Sept. 7)
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, Sept. 17 from 1 to 3 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.
Citizenship Classes: Learn about the process of becoming a citizen. Prepare for your citizenship interview. Study United States history and government for the examination. Classes are in English and are taught by library volunteers. For more information, please call 503-988-5216. Registration required, call 503-988-5386. Saturdays, Sept. 9–Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon.
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. Read “Gilead” by Marilynne Robinson for discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m.
Web Basics: Learn about the World Wide Web, explore the library’s home page, and practice entering Web addresses. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon.
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. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2000. Select and modify text, cut and paste, open and save a document, and create your own party invitations. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Word Processing II: Prerequisite: Word Processing I. Learn more advanced skills, including tables and bullets. Practice new and previously learned skills such as formatting text and saving and opening documents. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., 503-988-5392, www.multcolib.org/agcy/mid/html
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–Saturdays from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m. (except Sept. 4)
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months. Tuesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m. (except Sept. 5)
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months. Wednesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m. (except Sept. 6)
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months. Wednesdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. (except Sept. 6)
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years. Thursdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m. (except Sept. 7)
Cuentos y Cantos: Enjoy this bilingual presentation of stories and songs that get children speaking, singing, shouting and laughing in Spanish and English. Monday, Sept. 25 from 5:30 to 6:15 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, Sept. 11 and 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Sept. 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Teen Lounge & Homework Center: Use library computers to access the Internet and do word processing, get homework help from trained staff and online tutors, or just do your homework and listen to music while hanging out in beanbag chairs, for teens grades 6–12. Mondays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (except Sept. 4)
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. Only English will be spoken. Sign up in advance at the library, or just come to any session. Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (except Sept. 4)
The September Project 2006: “Privacy and the Public Good” Discussion: Join in a moderated discussion and talk about the issues of privacy and the values and policy considerations that sometimes have to be weighed against privacy protections. Sponsored by City Club of Portland, Oregon Council for the Humanities and Multnomah County Library. Monday, Sept. 11 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Global Voyages for Six 2006 Concert: Tessa Brinckman and Ensemble East West present a program of classical music from France, South Africa, and North and South America. Cosponsored by Regional Arts & Culture Council, First Presbyterian Church, South African Music Rights Organization, Music Performance Fund and Creative Connections. Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 6:30 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 the discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 6:45 to 8 p.m. read “The Emperors of Chocolate: Inside the Secret World of Hershey and Mars” by Joel Glenn Brenner.
On Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 1 to 2:15 p.m. “The Mermaid Chair” by Sue Monk Kidd will be discussed.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Tuesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. (except Sept. 5)
Catalog with Mouse Basics: This class is designed for the beginning computer user. Learn how to use the mouse as you learn about our library catalog. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Friday, Sept. 1 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
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. Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Catalog for the Computer Savvy: Come learn how to get around in our library catalog. Learn about the new features and all the great things you can do with this system. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Monday, Sept. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Web Basics: Learn about the World Wide Web, explore the library’s home page, and practice entering Web addresses. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Windows & 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, including how to use the library home page as a resource. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, Sept. 23 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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