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SCHOOL CORNER
New schedules at David Douglas schools
All schools in the David Douglas School District, except Fir Ridge Campus, will open one hour late every Wednesday this school year.

Teachers and principals will use this one hour of extra time every week to plan and implement school improvements. Increasing academic achievement for every student will be the focus of these planning periods.

This means that every Wednesday this school year, elementary school students will begin their day at 10 a.m. The middle schools and David Douglas High School will start at 9 a.m. Bus schedules will be altered accordingly.

There will be no early release days this year.

Support Madison High School library
A book drive at Madison High School from Sept. 7 through Sept. 23 will collect used books, CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes that will then be offered for sale in support of the high school library.

The book sale is Saturday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the school, 2735 N.E. 82nd Ave. In addition to books, tapes and discs, food and crafts will be offered for sale. Enjoy free entertainment while you browse and nosh. Organizers hope to raise at least $2000.

Madison's library is one of the more heavily used high school libraries in Portland, yet it has no budget for new books. Funds from this sale will support book and materials purchases. All students at Madison will be able to choose one free book from the sale.

Drop your donations in collection bins at the school entrance during school hours Sept. 7-23 and mark your calendar now to attend the sale.

Do you like Broadway show tunes?
If so, the Parkrose High School music department wants you. Tryouts for its upcoming production of “On Broadway” will be held on Sept. 13, 14 and 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the PHS choir room. Fifth and sixth graders enrolled in Parkrose schools are encouraged to audition. For more information, please contact Lesley Bossert at 503-408-2695.

English languages classes return
After taking a break for the summer, free Community English for Speakers of Other Languages Classes are starting again at Multnomah University, 8435 N.E. Glisan St.

Multiple levels are offered to accommodate the varying needs of English learners in the Northeast Portland community-for those who have recently moved to the United States and know very little English as well as 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 Teaching English to Students of Other Languages program at Multnomah University. According to Professor Kristen Hubert, TESOL program director, “Our goal is to give adult students increased confidence in the English skills needed for daily living. Of course, we also enjoy the fact that we get to meet people and learn about their home cultures in the process.”

The classes are held on campus on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Registration and placement testing for the new term will be on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 6:30 pm. Classes will begin the following Tuesday. New students are welcome to join classes at any point throughout the term, even if they missed the registration night. The classes are free and materials are provided for the students.

For questions or directions, contact Hubert at 503-251-6412 or khubert@multnomah.edu.

MHCC to hold new student orientation
Mt. Hood Community College will hold a new student orientation on Thursday, Sept. 16, for students attending fall term 2010. This half-day event is designed to assist new students to make the most of their college experience.

Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and orientation events are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The orientation session will provide opportunities to meet new and current students, meet with faculty and staff, tour the campus and learn about college resources. Family members and friends are also invited to attend a special session designed to explain the kind of support and understanding their student will need to succeed in school.

Door prizes will be offered, including a chance to win tuition waivers. A light continental breakfast and free lunch will be provided.

Following orientation, the MHCC Bookstore will host an open house where students will be given one-on-one assistance in locating their books and resources.

Orientation will be in the gymnasium on the Gresham Campus of MHCC at 26000 S.E. Stark St. To register, visit mhcc.edu/orientation or call 503-491-6965. For more information, call 503-491-7277.

Individuals requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD). Please call at least two weeks prior to the event to ensure availability.

SENIOR RESOURCES and OPPORTUNITIES
Harvest to commemorate 9/11
Elders in Action will remember the individuals on United Airlines Flight 93 who became extraordinary heroes before crashing in a field near Shanksville, Pa. on Sept. 11, 2001 when they lead a group of volunteers to harvest a field at the Multnomah County CROPS farm in Troutdale.

Multnomah County CROPS is an emergency food garden grown on underutilized Multnomah County surplus property that is being farmed to grow fresh, local, and organic produce for hungry Oregon families. Produce is then distributed through the Oregon Food Bank network to provide hunger relief throughout the local community.

The goal of the day will be to harvest fresh organic vegetables for low-income food boxes and build working equipment for the farm. Call Elders in Action at 503-235-5474 for more details or to volunteer.

Elders in Action is a private non-profit that believes that the quality of life should never depend on age.

Metropolitan Family Service volunteer opportunities
Multnomah County RSVP connects individuals age 55 and over to volunteer opportunities where they can use their life experiences and skills to make positive contributions in the community.

Multnomah County RSVP Volunteers provide a wide range of services determined by both their interests and the needs of the community. Multnomah County RSVP opportunities within MFS include providing transportation and friendly visiting services to older adults. Opportunities available at partner community organizations include providing nutritious meals to low-income families and older adults, encouraging hospital patients and family members and welcoming visitors to the Portland area. What is it you would like to do?

Project Linkage helps older adults and people with disabilities remain independent and in their own homes longer by offering transportation, friendly visiting and home repair free of charge. To keep this program going they need you. More specifically, they need you to drive. In your vehicle or in theirs, Project Linkage seeks volunteer drivers in Mid-county to help get folks to medical appointments, grocery shopping and other points of interest. You can volunteer as frequently as you want and you will make great connections with people in your community and positively impact the life of someone in need of transportation.

Experience Corps is an innovative program that connects older adult mentors (55+) with students in public schools throughout the Portland Metro Area. Experience Corps volunteers provide mentoring and academic support to students to boost student academic performance, help schools become more successful, and enhance the well-being of both themselves and students in the process.

Volunteers serving 450 hours during the academic year (approximately 15 hours per week during the school year) may be eligible to receive a monthly stipend.

Experience is the best teacher, and you have a lifetime's worth-don't let it go to waste. Share it! Experience Corps will give you the opportunity.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact Heather Pruess, volunteer recruitment and STEP program associate, at 503-249-8215 ext. 22 or heatherp@metfamily.org for details.

MEETINGS
Speaker schedule
Rotary Club of Northeast Portland meets weekly on Tuesdays from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. at the Refectory Restaurant, 1618 N.E. 122nd Ave. Prospective new members are always welcome. The September calendar includes a new member spot light on Leon Burkholder, owner of Donaa Construction, on Sept. 7; followed by Steve Wiley of Wiley Consulting who will discuss how to bridge the gap between borrowers and lenders on the 14th; monthly committee meetings on the 21st; and Tony Hobson of the non-profit organization, Self Enhancement Inc., on the 28th. Check your calendar and plan to join this active group for lunch sometime soon.

New Entertainment Books available
The Russellville Kiwanis Club has the new 2011 Entertainment Books. They are available now and can be used through November 2011. Each book is $25. Pick up one for yourself and additional copies as gifts. Contact Charlie Ross at 503-252-1570 or get in touch with Jason Zwick at the State Farm Insurance office at 10643 NE Sandy Blvd., 503-287-6122.

Speaking of books, the Kiwanis continue to collect new and used children's books for the Portland Children's Book Bank. Books are refurbished and distributed to children enrolled in area Head Start programs. Again, call Ross or drop your donations at the State Farm office.

Russellville Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. at the, Refectory Restaurant, 1618 N.E. 122nd Ave. They'd love for you to get to know them and will even spring for lunch on your first visit. While you're there, buy an Entertainment Book and drop off some used children's books. Russellville Kiwanis is involved in many service projects, including DayBreak Family Shelter, Parkrose Little League, Shaver Elementary School Life Skills Award program, SnowCap, Ronald McDonald House, Shepherd's Door Family Shelter, Doernbecher/Kiwanis Children's Cancer Program, Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp for Disabled Children & Youth, and others.

Mingle, get acquainted
Flower Lane Garden Club will begin the fall season with a meeting at East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. Time will be allocated to sharing non-gardening hobbies as members new and old get to know one another better. All are welcome to join the fun. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Ann Dueltgen at 503-335-0385.

Field trip to Mounted Patrol barn
The September East Precinct Involved Citizens meeting is a field trip to learn about the Portland Police Mounted Patrol Unit.

The Mounted Patrol Unit is a highly visible and very effective component of law enforcement and public relations. It is often used to provide crowd control for special events and downtown community activities. The horses are trained to work well in crowds and are taught to be approachable during patrol.
It has been estimated that one mounted officer on horseback has the effect of ten officers on foot. A mounted officer can be seen for blocks, presenting a greater crime deterrent and has an enhanced sight line over crowds and structures. Mounted officers are also able to ride into areas not accessible to squad cars.

Community policing is enhanced because the horses dissolve the barriers between the public and officers. Seldom is public attention so magnetically drawn to police as it is to an officer on horseback.

Plan to attend to learn more about this valuable unit. Free transportation from East Precinct, 737 S.E. 106th Ave. to the horse barn will leave promptly at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22.

Contact Dave Smith at 503 823-4810 or Dave.Smith@portlandoregon.gov to sign up for the trip.

Gardening in the fall
Villa Garden Club will kick off its new club year with a meeting Thursday, Sept. 23, at Savage Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1740 S.E. 139th Ave. Join them and learn what to expect from your fall garden. The business meeting is at 10:30 a.m. followed by a program and brown bag lunch. Coffee and dessert will be served. Please call Leona Connelly 503-287-4517 for more information.

Help make it your park
Are you interested in the Gateway Redevelopment and Neighborhood Park Project? This is the site at Northeast 106th Avenue and Halsey Street. Three acres are slated to become a park; the remaining one acre will be redeveloped. To put in your two cents, be at the public design and development feasibility meeting on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave.

To learn more visitportlandonline.com/parks.

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