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Kyra MacIlveen says SPECTACULAR continuing to stand for social justice a year after a vigil JULY SPECIALS! began at Northeast 33rd Avenue and Knott Street is an awareness campaign. It reminds people, she said, of important principles to support. Her sign ‘Education not Subjugation’ is one of the first she made last year. (Janet Goetze) sculptures by Louise Bourgeois are on loan cars continue to honk in support of the through the summer in the courtyard. A demonstrators. She has other signs, she new cafe has opened. Building partners said, but that was one of the first she made. open for exhibitions and performances Awareness is important in efforts include Carnation Contemporary, Mario to make changes that support justice Gallucci Photo, Open Space, Small Talk and equality, MacIlveen said, but more Collective and Well Well Projects. active support is needed, too. She’s The center’s hours are 12 noon to 5 sent a contribution to an organization p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday or supporting Black businesses and is by appointment. Call 503-286-9449 or examining what citizens can do to support visit www.oregoncontemporary.org legislation that supports greater equality. for more information. The gallery is wheelchair accessible. FOOD PROGRAM BUY 1 DRINK $2.00 OFF! GET 1 DRINK DEMONSTRATOR SAYS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS ANY ORDER OF FREE! MORE AWARENESS NEEDED The Northeast Emergency Food $10.00 OR MORE (equal or lesser value) Program has seen needs multiply in Redeemable at Hollywood location only. Redeemable at Hollywood location only. Displaying signs in support of social the past year, and it is seeking more Must present coupon at time of purchase. Must present coupon at time of purchase. Expires 7/31/21 Expires 7/31/21 justice, said Kyra MacIlveen, is an volunteers, according to Theodore awareness campaign. She believes it’s Montgomery, a program coordinator. It important to remind the community of has been providing food to more than 4835 NE Sandy Blvd. positive values that still need support. 40,000 people each month since the MacIlveen is one in a group that started COVID-19 pandemic began. 971.254.8933 demonstrating its beliefs last year at 10 The agency, operating out of Luther a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Memorial Lutheran Church at 4800 www.theHumanBean.com Northeast 33rd Avenue and Knott Street. N.E. 72nd Ave. in Cully, is a program of As the days grew shorter last winter, the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. Its Knott Street group was joined by some staff of two expanded to eight as more from a group that had demonstrated local people sought food assistance, around Northeast 25th Avenue and $ 2 % ! - ã $ % 3 ) ' . ã " 5 ) , $ Montgomery said. Fremont Street during the 5 p.m. weekday The program also started day and rush hour. By moving to Knott Street in evening shifts, six days a week, to fill / ! % $  %  morning hours, they were more visible food boxes. As cars began to line up, 11 without worrying about traffic safety. certified flaggers were hired for traffic “Education not Subjugation” reads the sign MacIlveen has been displaying as – CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Claire Patin, 17, of Westminster Presbyterian Church and Elijah Martin Collier, 15, of Fremont United Methodist Church shovel mulch at Erin Reid is the the Gladys McCoy new principal memorial garden. at De La Salle They are part North Catholic of a group from High School. She three churches succeeds Tim who spent a week Joy, who held gardening and the position for cleaning parks. 11 years. (De La (Janet Goetze) Salle North) management. The longest line of cars elected to public office in Oregon. McCoy grade’s reading level, which provides the the Friends of Pier Park and People of in the past year extended for 2.5 miles joined the Portland Public Schools board foundation for future academic success. Color Outdoors are among recipients of around Thanksgiving, Montgomery said. in 1970. Later, she became the state’s Call 503-290-9427 or email volunteer@ a small grants program of the Portland The program had 281core volunteers, first ombudsman and then served on the mfs.email for more information. Parks Foundation. The program support is but 341 have been added in the past year. Multnomah County Commission. Informational chats will be held at 2 p.m. aimed at local organizations that steward Monthly donors also have grown by 42 A group that calls itself Gladys’ Garden on July 16, 10 a.m. on July 29 and 2 p.m. on public parks, park programs, community percent. In the past year, the program has Gnomes has been tending the garden Aug. 11 at https://zoom.us/j/7361049406. gardens and natural areas. distributed more than 32 million pounds since last summer. Crews from the Nike Two Southeast groups, Friends of Zenger of food, which is enough to fill 400 semi- Community Store across the street also DE LA SALLE NORTH Farm and Crystal Springs Rhododendron tractor trailers. help with weeding and trash pick-up. The GAINS NEW PRINCIPAL Garden, also received the $2000 grants At one time, the program had “open teenagers’ work will enhance the soil and awarded to each organization. distribution” for clients to make their own help with moisture retention when drought- Erin Reid, with a 20-year career in Vernon expects to use its grant for food selections. However, for safety during resistant plants are placed in the fall, said education, is the new principal at De summer walking tours of Alberta Park and the pandemic, volunteers assemble free Kate Thompson, one of the Gnomes. La Salle North Catholic High School. the neighborhood led by local historians food boxes that are distributed in a drive- Later in the week, the church groups She succeeds Tim Joy, who has held the Anjala Ehelebe and Doug Decker. Pier through arrangement. worked with SOLV to clean up streets position for 11 years but is returning to Park friends plan to use their funds Food boxes are distributed from around Westminster, 1624 N.E. Hancock the classroom. to develop sustainable and inclusive 12 noon to 3 p.m. on Thursdays and St., and Alberta Park, Northeast 20th Reid, who wanted to move to the programming that draws together the Saturdays. The program will be closed on Avenue and Killingsworth Street. They Northwest to be closer to family, has been local neighborhood of culturally diverse, July 3 with July 1 hours extended from also worked with Friends of Trees to clean teaching at the Robert A. Jamieson School immigrant and low-income families. 12 noon to 4 p.m. Volunteers may decide up a park in Troutdale. in Peoria, Illinois, an innovative K-12 People of Color Outdoors connects Black, whether to work a day or evening shift, public school that includes a transitional Indigenous and People of Color to outings with a two-hour commitment requested. AARP SEEKS VOLUNTEERS program for developmentally disabled focused on environmental education and environmental justice while acquainting Masks are worn inside and out. Visit TO HELP KIDS WITH READING young adults. www.emoregon.org/volunteer for more The new principal received a bachelor’s youth with potential careers in parks and information. Volunteers may help children degree in secondary education and nature. The grant will help expand the improve reading skills through the master’s degree in special education from group’s social media presence, to reach CHURCH YOUTHS VOLUNTEER AARP Foundation Experience Corps, Northeastern Illinois University. She also more community members. a national, intergenerational tutoring has a certificate of advanced studies in Zenger Farm will use its grant to TO CLEAN UP NEIGHBORHOODS program. The Portland chapter operates school administration from National support social media and market delivery Teenagers from three Northeast Portland through Metropolitan Family Service, Louis University. for Open Farm Days. These bring families churches spent a week of summer vacation which has a mission to “help people “In addition to Erin’s excellent to farm wetlands, where they learn bringing beauty to the city through move beyond limitations of poverty, educational background, she brings about ecosystems, plant identification, gardening and clean-ups. They were from inequity and social isolation.” boundless energy and an amazingly gardening and receive free food prepared by community chefs. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rose Older adult volunteers are placed in positive outlook that will undoubtedly The Crystal Springs group will pilot a City Park Presbyterian Church and Fremont neighborhood schools and matched with affect members of the faculty, staff, families program, “Rooting Among Rhodies,” with United Methodist Church. students identified by teachers as needing and, most importantly, our students,” said Latino Network and SUN Community The group shoveled mulch to help with reading. Volunteers also may Oscar Leong, school president, prepare the Gladys McCoy Memorial spend time with other students in a Schools to bring youth to the gardens for Garden for planting in the fall. The classroom to build rapport and become VERNON NEIGHBORHOOD, learning opportunities. The grant will help Eliot neighborhood garden, on Martin an additional positive role model. transport students from Kelly and Bridger Luther King Jr. Boulevard at Knott Street, Volunteers commit to serving four to ten OTHERS GET NATURE GRANTS elementary schools to the gardens. commemorates the first Black person hours a week to help students reach their The Vernon Neighborhood Association, – CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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Organizations interested much-needed safety and maintenance in providing feedback should email the improvements to State Highway OR- DE LA SALLE NORTH SETTLES bureau at pbotsharedmicromobility@ 213 – also known as 82nd Avenue. The INTO TEMPORARY LOCATION portlandoregon.gov. agreement was outlined in a letter to the co-chairs of Oregon’s Joint Committee As work nears completion at De La PBOT LAUNCHES ‘NORTH on Ways and Means, urging legislators to Salle North Catholic High School’s new PORTLAND IN MOTION’ endorse and fund the plan. BY PHILL COLOMBO Cully campus, school offices will be Citing the critical role that 82nd Avenue [email protected] located temporarily until August 13 TRANSPORTATION PLAN plays in the region’s transportation system, at Portland Public School’s Columbia The Bureau of Transportation’s latest in place, agencies pledged to execute an it was agreed that the highway, which runs Annex, 716 N.E. Marine Dr. planning effort kicks off in North Portland agreement to transfer the roadway to the through one of the city’s most diverse areas, The new campus at 4300 N.E. this week with the launch of North city by January 2022. needs significant safety and maintenance Killingsworth St. is expected to be ready Portland in Motion. investments that would cost $185 million. by mid-August for students, faculty and Recognizing that North Portland is A transfer of 82nd Avenue from state to city HABITAT FOR HUMANITY staff to begin the 2021-22 academic year. long overdue for a community-driven jurisdiction is also proposed. AIMS HIGH, SEEKS TO TRIPLE A new gym and commons area along with transportation plan, the bureau is Under the plan, signals, lighting, ADA IMPACT ON COMMUNITY remodeled classrooms and gymnasium moving with convening the community ramps, pavement and storm water at the former St. Charles School are the to identify transportation needs and drainage would be repaired, while the most With neighbors across the state result of a year-long project. Details can near-term investments to improve urgent sidewalk and pedestrian crossing facing skyrocketing housing costs and be seen at www.delasallenorth.org. access to destinations and support upgrades would also be addressed. an economic crisis with a devastating walking, biking and transit use in the “Eighty-second Avenue is the impact on communities, Habitat for BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION North Portland peninsula. geographic and cultural center of Humanity Portland Region has launched a SEEKS INPUT FOR POSSIBLE The plan is to identify shared Portland, with a diverse array of $25-million Triple Your Impact campaign to priorities and key opportunities for new businesses, restaurants and residents,” increase the non-profit’s capacity to partner BIKETOWN EXPANSION investments to support better access to said Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty. annually with three times as many people. 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De La Salle North Catholic High School has moved out of its Kenton location and will have temporary offices in the Portland Public School’s Annex Building until mid-August. (De La Salle North) PERMITS ISSUED two-story, attached town homes with no garages. In Boise at 3814 N. Vancouver Ave., Double Double LLC has a permit to build a new, In Montavilla at 1921 and 1925 N.E. Hoyt two-story office building at the rear of St., 9000 Hoyt Street LLC of West Linn the property, allowing retention of the has secured permits to build two of 13 planned, three-story, single-family existing residential building fronting on residences on vacant property. North Vancouver Avenue. At 1205 N.E. 70th Ave., Provision At 4051 and 4057 N. Commercial Ave., Investments, Inc., of Vancouver, Exceptional Homes by Andre of Lake Wash., has permission to deconstruct Oswego has permission to build two, a detached garage built in 1928. Plans two-story, two-unit town homes with are under review to build a new, two- accessory dwelling units and single story, single-family residence with an vehicle garages on vacant property. attached accessory dwelling unit and no In Cully at 5506 and 5510 N.E. 55th Ave., garage. DEZ Development LLC of Clackamas At 8671 and 8675 S.E. Washington St., has permission to build two, new, Hien Tieu of Southwest Portland three-story, single family residences secured permits to construct on vacant with attached accessory dwelling units property a new, two-story, single-family and single-vehicle garages; at 5528 residence and a new, three-story duplex N.E. 55th Ave., to build a new, two with three attached, single-vehicle story, single-family residence with an garages. attached, single vehicle garage; and at 5571 and 5575 N.E. Killingsworth St., to At 621 N.E. 82nd Ave., Pacwest Energy LLC build two, new, three-story townhouses of Meridian, Ida., secured permits to with attached accessory dwelling units deconstruct gas station and restaurant, including convenience store, carwash on the ground floor and no garages. All and connected fuel canopies and construction is on vacant properties. equipment built in 1984. Plans are In Kenton at 3841 N. Columbia Blvd., under review to build new storage and Copart of Washington, Inc., of Dallas, utility buildings. Tex., has permission to deconstruct 14 In North Tabor at 371 N.E. 52nd Ave., commercial building built in 1927. George Laird has been issued a permit In Kerns at 2220 N.E. Flanders St., Oleg to construct a new, two-story, single- personal injury Lupekha and Dwell Development have family residence with an attached wrongful death secured permits to construct six, new, accessory dwelling unit and single- product liability two-story, attached townhomes with no vehicle garage. medical malpractice garages on a vacant lot. In Overlook at 5235 N. Minnesota Ave., In King at 1014 N.E. Alberta St., 1016 Aquiles and Julianne Montas secured a Alberta LLC Et Al has a permit to permit to deconstruct a detached garage. deconstruct a 931-square-foot, single- Plans are under review to construct a family residence built in 1910. Plans new, detached, single-story accessible are being reviewed to construct a new, dwelling unit without a garage. three-story, 11-unit apartment building. At 5780 and 5790 N. Greeley Ave., GN 26 At 485, 489 and 495 N.E. Church St., LLC of Northwest Portland secured Provision Group LLC of Vancouver, permits to construct two, new, multi- Wash., have permits to build three, new, story, 13-unit apartment buildings. H

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CHEAT TIMOTHY FOXTAIL JULY 2021 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE STAR NEWS 9 H STAR HOME AND GARDEN FOCUS Paul Clark, Hollywood’s senior champion steps down after 48 years By Nancy Varekamp of that next step.” [email protected] In 1965, the federal Older Americans Act began providing funding for services Throughout its growth, changes and for seniors. The Hollywood Senior Center challenges, the Hollywood Senior Center received – and continues to receive – that has benefited from two constants: its program funding through Multnomah commitment to serve seniors and the County. Other grants helped pay for 48-year tenure of a member of its board facilities. Local businesses contributed and of directors. the Jaycees raised funds through several Paul Clark was one of the young local means, including newspaper recycling. businessmen in 1973 who founded the Clark is relieved the board didn’t jump center as a project of the Portland Jaycees at more opportunities, like constructing Hollywood committee. This summer he’s senior housing. Options to move to a retiring from the center’s board of directors. third location were also considered and Clark and other longtime leaders rejected. He credits the senior center’s contribute significantly to the center’s sound fiscal standing to the board of success, according to executive director directors being weighted on the business Amber Kern-Johnson. end and fiscally conservative. “It’s pretty unique to have individuals Kern-Johnson pointed to the center’s involved that long with an organization,” current funding sources. In addition to she said. 30-40 percent from government support, Kern-Johnson began working at the bills are covered with fundraising events, center 12 years ago as, remarkably, only the corporate contributions, foundation fifth director in its history. Her predecessor, Paul Clark, a founder of the Hollywood Senior Center, is retiring from its board of directors after 48 years. He has plenty of endowment support and planned Jim Paynter, retired after 21 years. stories to tell. (Nancy Varekamp) giving. In fact, this summer’s restroom Clark recalled that he and fellow renovation will be financed by the center’s Jaycees had a tiger by the tail when they Ribs – and noticed a van drive by. It was called “heavy weight people who knew investments. founded the center. The Jaycees offered marked “Gresham Senior Center.” people.” Among them were Jane Cease, Clark takes pride in the board of leadership training and civic involvement “That gave us the idea of a larger, more Jim Douglas, Eric Fuller, Paul Hart, Steve opportunities. Success was the goal, but comprehensive senior center in a big March, Gary McDonald, Mother Mary directors’ adaptability, and continuously failure offered its own lessons. building,” he said. Michaels and Ed Perkins. Schatzie Perkins being aware of needs that seniors have. “If you go broke, you don’t have to bring “We had no idea,” he said, about what it served as the center’s bookkeeper. The center serves about 1700 it home,” Clark said. would take to develop a successful senior The board designed programs to serve seniors each month. In addition to The Hollywood group’s civic involvement center. “It was way above our pay scale.” seniors, including activities, classes classes and social contact, it offers had included taking troubled youths on Yet they succeeded, and the group and outreach. Next came the gift shop case management, information and camping trips, hanging holiday lights, received the Project of the Year Award and – with items made only by seniors – just assistance, wellness services and installing U.S. flags for holidays and even $5000 from the national Jaycees. a few doors away at Sandy Boulevard. support groups. It also manages the burning brambles on a vacant lot that is The original senior center was less than It’s location at a bus stop drew a lot of Neighborhood Gleaners program. now the Hollywood Transit Center. An 50 feet from today’s venue, in the building business, Clark noted. Clark praised the center’s efforts during earlier Jaycees project had been a drop- that today houses Spud Monkey’s Bar From a business sense, the Jaycees the pandemic to keep food deliveries going, in center for seniors in a storefront on and Grill. Jeri Hunt was the first director, faced two challenges, he explained. It took along with so many of its other services – Belmont Street. followed by Paul Campbell, Larry Schuck, financing and elbow grease to open the moved temporarily to the internet. “That kind of went successful,” Clark said. Paynter and then Kern-Johnson. center, and more to continue it. “They’ve made a huge effort to reach Later he and Tom Turner were together The board of directors included “Building anything isn’t rocket out and tried to be as creative as they can at the Hollywood Burger Bar – now Reo’s several Jaycees and others whom Clark science,” Clark said. “You’ve got to think so people aren’t isolated,” he said. H Create Your Retreat...

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BY BARB HUGHES From new businesses to old favorites, [email protected] Mississippi offers a fantastic mix of both practical and playful for all to enjoy. Following are a few you won’t want to miss: NOPO KIDS DENTISTRY NoPo Kids Dentistry has a mission: Create a fun, positive and happy experience while providing a whole-body and holistic approach to children’s dental needs. Cheerful office decor and a caring team create a calming and comforting setting for little ones. As a member of the Holistic Dental Association, Dr. Staci sees a child’s body and health as an interconnected system. Diet is key to overall health. A world without cavities should include “eating a rainbow” for optimal health. Dr. Staci has authored free health handouts that she generously provides to parents and kids. NoPo uses the most natural, up-to-date treatment options, including no-shot laser fillings, functional appliances, dental sealants, sleep apnea screening and infant and child frenectomy procedures. Dr. Staci has experience and training in a wide range of special needs issues, including autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, craniofacial anomalies and ADHD. NoPo helps all kids feel safe, offering sensory-free ‘comfy’ rooms, weighted blankets, fidget toys, noise-cancelling headphones and “dress rehearsals” prior to procedures. Kids can also fill out an “Eat A Dr. Staci at NoPo Kids Dentistry. (Barb Hughes) Rainbow” chart and return it to pick out a special toy! NoPo adheres to all mandated guidelines for safety and has ozone scrubbers in dedicated to sharing her art and continuing to compete at the national level. their central air system. They are open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. From 5-year olds to 70-year olds, Renzo Gracie has a place for you. The school to 3 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call the office with questions or to produces national level athletes while preserving a fun and casual environment for schedule an appointment. recreation too. It’s also a fun place for dads and mom’s to drop off kids at school and ADDRESS: 4548 N. Albina Ave. PHONE: 971-978-0009. WEBSITE: www.nopokids.com. DON’T MISS: Check out grapple on the mats or get in shape in the basement weight room. ‘what to expect’ videos online. Dr. Staci is also the inventor of Happi Floss, a post-consumer, compostable flosser. Drop in to meet Aaron, Hannah and the rest of the staff. Take a variety of classes right Search Instagram or Facebook for HappiFloss. here in Northeast Portland while meeting really nice people and getting into great shape. ADDRESS: 833 N. Shaver St. PHONE: 503-405-9465 WEBSITE: www.renzogracieportland.com. DON’T MISS: $150 RENZO GRACIE ACADEMY PORTLAND gets you all the classes you want with open mat time for a month. Lower prices available for new students and first At Renzo Gracie Academy Portland, you’ll find action and fun with a physical and responder discounts. mental outlet for all ages and abilities, including classes in fundamentals, women- only, kids wrestling and practical self-defense. Classes at the academy are taught with SPIN LAUNDRY LOUNGE a “feet to floor” mentality. Instruction and sparring sessions spend equal time standing At Spin Laundry Lounge’s open and airy meeting place and cocktail lounge, you can and grappling on the ground. The curriculum draws elements from many disciplines, hang out with friends, play pinball and arcade games and get your laundry done. including Jiu Jitsu, Judo and wrestling. Owner Morgan Gary’s primary mission in creating Spin Laundry Lounge was Aaron Milam is head instructor at the academy and co-founder of Workshop Jiu Jitsu. reimagining the entire laundromat experience. Born out of her college days, where Aaron holds a black belt in Judo and is a third-degree Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. He has competed twelve occupants in an apartment complex shared a single (unreliable and inefficient) in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo and submission grappling, regionally and internationally. He washer and dryer, Morgan saw an opportunity. After completing an MBA in sustainable also holds a bachelors and masters degree in philosophy. Aaron is currently a featured instructor at the BJJ Globetrotter camps, an invited outside expert on The Grappler’s Guide business, she set out to give the laundromat a 21st century update. She installed and regularly travels nationally and internationally for seminars. the fastest, most energy-efficient machines in the world, with eco-friendly laundry Hanna Sharp is a black belt and IBJJF World champion who loves serving as women products in a retro-mod environment. At Spin, you can save time and money, reduce and kids program coach. 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Renzo Gracie Academy Portland. (Roxie Hodge) Anthony Fusaro at Spin Laundry Lounge. (Barb Hughes) JULY 2021 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE STAR NEWS 13 HSTAR STREETWISE your carbon footprint and enjoy your time in a totally A paperweight bat? A rabbit skeleton? Gemstones and redefined experience. crystals? Bizarre live plants? Dinosaur bones and fossils? Spin Laundry Lounge has two locations in Northeast You’ll find all of these and more at Paxton Gate, plus kid’s Portland. Both have a little store area selling locally- science toys and plushies, original art, books, antique produced laundry products and a lounge area that in the instruments and much more. near future will be back to selling snacks and drinks as With inventory always changing, you’ll want to check well as hosting local pop-ups and events. The retro arcade back often. Bring your curiosity and visit the store games are provided by Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade at Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. You’ll be both locations and should be re-opening in July. surprised at what interesting gem, bobble or oddity you’ll Open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., well-behaved children find that needs to come home with you. and pets are welcome. Regular-sized washers and dryers, ADDRESS: 4204 N. Mississippi Ave. PHONE: 503-719-4508 WEBSITE: as well as jumbo-sized are available. Pay by coin, card or www.paxtongate.com. DON’T MISS: A two-faced calf, hippo head, and smart phone. A change machine is available onsite. pinned butterflies and bugs by designer Tak Hau. In this natural history Cross laundry off your to-do list while you catch a museum, everything is for sale and you are encouraged to touch. Blazers or Timbers game, meet up with friends or work on your laptop using the free WiFi. Spin also has a new SUNLAN LIGHTING online store at www.spinstore.square.site. Doing laundry Kay Newell, also known as “The Light Bulb Lady”, doesn’t have to be boring. Make it a social event to meet founded Sunlan Lighting in 1989. Starting as a friends, play games, enjoy music or art and have fun. warehouse, Kay had so much energy and enthusiasm ADDRESS: 750 N. Fremont St. PHONE: 503-477-5382. WEBSITE: www. and so many bright ideas that her baby quickly turned spinlaundrylounge.com. DON’T MISS: Buy nine washes and get the tenth into an offbeat emporium, supplying a huge assortment Halley Graves, Rachel Medeiros and Maia Green at Pistils Nursery. (Barb Hughes) free. Complementary unscented Spin Soap. Choose from self-service or of rare, retro-style and specialty light bulbs. You’ll also wash-and-fold services. find standard bulbs, reading bulbs, “I’ve never seen that before” bulbs, colored bulbs, a world of fun LED bulbs, PISTILS NURSERY holiday lighting and more. Pistils Nursery believes that plants are transformative. With over 31 years in business, Sunlan is the oldest This quaint nursery carries exotic and everyday plants, company in the neighborhood. Does your old movie terrariums, specialty outdoor perennials, ornamentals, projector need a light bulb? What about grandma’s urban farm supplies and gifts. In addition, Pistils now antique lamp? Your baby’s night light? Miniature offers design and build services to create the backyard or dollhouse lights? Bubble lights? Black lights? LED bulbs patio space you’ve always dreamed of. that play music? Bulbs you can operate from your Pistils also offers online workshops every other smartphone? You’ll find them at Sunlan. Tuesday. You can learn about Hoya’s on July 6 and Sunlan even has all the parts you’ll need to create houseplant propagation basics on July 20. Whether you’re custom lamps, or fix the lamps you already own. They are purchasing a plant, seeking a design solution, workshop the go-to shop for the local film, advertising and special or passing by for a little inspiration, you’re always effects industries. welcome at Pistils. One of Kay’s favorite bulbs is the “Neodynium.” Feeling disconnected? Plants keep us grounded and Created in Finland to prevent seasonal depression, remind us how to tend to ourselves and others. In July, Kay uses Neodynium’s unique lighting to protect and houseplants such as succulents and cacti enjoy their highlight her original art collection, and for fine tasks like peak active growth. Stop by the shop for a little indoor cooking, reading and creating art. and outdoor inspiration and plant therapy. The kind staff With summer in full swing, check out the wide Callie Stinson and Ashley Laboie at Paxton Gate. (Barb Hughes) of Haley Graves, Rachel Medeiros and Maia Green will be selection of deck, patio, and yard lights. Flip a switch happy to help you. You might even catch sight of Goldie and turn your yard into a party with red, white and blue the chicken or one of her sisters enjoying the garden or for July 4! Other lighting treasures include full spectrum wandering the store. lighting, miniatures, bulbs with flowers inside, bright Founded in 2001, Pistils is a sanctuary experience. LED lights and classic Edison bulbs on show stands. Stores in the Mississippi and Slabtown neighborhoods You’ll find the perfect lighting to help set the tone for any provide a refreshing oasis, inviting visitors to linger, room. learn, and visit with the onsite chickens. Pistils is a Visit the Sunlan Lighting store Monday through Friday proud member of One Percent For The Planet, a global from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. movement inspiring businesses and individuals to to 5:00 p.m. and meet Kay, Dennis or John – the friendly support environmental nonprofits. Visit the Pistils knowledgeable staff who will brighten your day. website to learn more about their environmental, racial and social justice initiatives. ADDRESS: 3901 N. Mississippi Ave. PHONE: 503-281-0453 WEBSITE: Mississippi store hours currently are Monday, and www.sunlanlighting.com. DON’T MISS: Neon bulbs from the 1960’s with Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Check figurines inside that glow! Check out the store display where you can ‘try out’ different lighting. Kay moonlights as a cartoon illustrator. Find her work the website for updates. on Instagram at “The Lightbulb Lady” – and in her Hollywood Star ads!. ADDRESS: 3811 N. Mississippi Ave. PHONE: 503-288-4889. WEBSITE: www.pistilsnursery.com. DON’T MISS: 20th anniversary sale, July 26 MATT’S BBQ through August 1 with demos, workshops, sale prices, raffles and more. Ask about Pistils loyalty rewards program! Matt’s BBQ is billed as the best Texas BBQ in Portland, featuring catering, and a fixed food truck spot at 4233 N. PAXTON GATE Mississippi Avenue where meats are cooked for the day John O’Malley at sunlan Lighting. (Barb Hughes) on an offset smoker using oak wood. Want to feel like you’ve entered Hogwarts – but for real? Open Monday to Sunday from noon to 7:30 p.m. or At Paxton Gate you’ll find curiously mind-expanding treasures and oddities inspired by the garden and natural until they sell out, I gave this meaty place a try, ordering sciences, including skulls and bones, framed insects, a half-pound, sliced brisket with a side of pickled red crystals, minerals, fossils, furniture, antique architectural onions and cucumbers and a little tub of sauce. It was elements, jewelry, apparel, books, taxidermy, home and amazing! The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth, thick garden decor and one-of-kind curiosities. and juicy. The sauce was perfect – not too sweet nor With three locations in town, Mississippi’s Paxton Gate too vinegary. The pickled veggies were tangy and crisp. is the one my adult daughter Aubrey Frimoth, a teacher Outdoor seating is available. but I brought it home to and a regular Paxton Gate customer, scours for gifts and enjoy. science items for her classroom. Matt’s BBQ has had a lot of press, including 2019 “Paxton Gate provides educational material that never winner of Portland’s “Food Cart of the Year” in the fails to interest a child or adult,” she says. “More often Oregonian, and “Number Nine Hottest Restaurant in than not, the one new item in the classroom from Paxton the Country” in Bon Appetit Magazine. Due to COVID Gate will draw the most attention and interest.” restrictions, Matt’s BBQ is currently only taking orders Long-time customer Tom Hall has spent over ten years online, or through your smart phone from a scan code stopping by the store on his daily walks to explore what’s menu onsite. Quick, easy, and delicious, Matt’s BBQ is the new and visit with the staff. On any given day you might best Texas BBQ in Portland! run into owner Andy Brown, or be helped by a kind staff ADDRESS: 4233 N. Mississippi Ave. PHONE: 503-504-0870. WEBSITE: that includes Callie, Ashley, Sierra, Elise and Amanda. www.mattsbbqpdx.com. DON’T MISS: The beef brisket and the tacos. Want to find jewelry with bugs inside? A glass eye? Ordering is first come first serve. They do have a pre-order option online. H Matt’s BBQ. 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He also offers dairy-free versions. by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly and Containers, spoons, cups and napkins the Family Stone, Gladys Knight and the are all compostable. Pips, Mahalia Jackson, B.B. King, The Fifth Delivery on the custom food cart has Dimension and more. been a moving target for Vergara. He said During the pandemic shutdown, he has had to pivot his business plan more the 95-year-old theater’s ventilation than once, which included reaching out to system was improved, and cleaning and future customers on social media in May. sanitizing protocols are now in place. For Vergara started making his ice cream details on those and other protocols, visit and selling it in half-pint containers for www.hollywoodtheatre.org. curbside pickup. In May and June, he “Going into this crisis, thankfully the sold at pop ups on the Eastside and in Troutdale. Flavors included strawberry, Doug Whyte is theater was already in a decent financial pleased to reopen position,” Whyte said. “We own our marionberry, raspberry and blueberry. the Hollywood building outright and had a reserve but, There were also a number of Nico’s @ Theatre after more than 15 months. as time pressed on, it became more Night appearances and sales at Saint Simon Coffee Company in the Irvington A documentary, challenging. Members and donors really ‘Summer of Soul,’ stepped up to sustain us. We also have neighborhood. At a recent pop up, he will feature received generous federal, state, city and shared half his proceeds with the Portland performances from the 1969 Harlem foundation support.” Q Center, which provides services to the LGBTQ+ community. He plans to Cultural Festival. Private auditorium rentals, along (Nancy Varekamp) with Movie Madness curbside pickups, participate in more fundraisings. Movie Madness University Online and Half pints are currently available at through space three-dimensionally,” said STEELPORT CHEF online streaming also helped keep the both Taco Pedaler locations – 2225 N.E. Alicia Anthony, owner and instructor, who theater engaged with the community and Broadway St. in Irvington and 5427 has trained in and taught the practice KNIVES HANDCRAFTED provided some revenue. N.E. 42nd Ave. in Cully – and at Envi throughout the country. AT LAURELHURST FACILITY “Our staff has done an amazing Adventures at 1350 N.W. Perimeter She now lives in Beaumont-Wilshire with No one knows kitchen cutlery better job juggling all of the opportunities, Way in Troutdale. Most recently, the her husband and their 3-year-old son. than a chef – or perhaps a chef who Tender Loving Empire store at Portland “Students work foundational strength reinventing how we did things and became a bladesmith. That describes International Airport Concourse D began and conditioning skills,” Anthony said. creating new programs,” Whyte said. Eytan Zias, bladesmith and cofounder of stocking the ice creams. “The lesson for the day might then Pre-pandemic, theatre employees Steelport Knife Co. He spent the first 10 Check your local nextdoor.com for include climbs, locks, inversions, or numbered about 40. At reopening, the years of his career as a chef. updates on sales and locations, or sequences. Our programs build discipline, payroll is at 30 and climbing. “For the last 15 years I’ve been visit @nicosicecream on Instagram or promote positive self-image and boost sharpening, selling, forging, teaching, nicosicecreampdx on Facebook. confidence. We are a community for IS IT FRUIT OR IS IT ICE and this is the result of everything I’ve youth to feel encouraged, supported and learned,” he said. CREAM? NICO KNOWS YOUNG DANCERS’ FEET free to be themselves.” That result is an eight-inch, solid one- Nico Vergara is set to open a food cart Classes are offered at three age-level BARELY TOUCH GROUND piece, drop hammer forged steel knife in mid-July in front of Prost! at 4237 N. groupings. Private and semi-private with long-lasting sharpness and a softer Mississippi Ave., serving Nico’s Ice Cream IN BEAUMONT VILLAGE lessons are available, along with specialty spine for durability. – a twist on New Zealand ice cream. Beaumont Village’s new dance studio workshops. Birthday parties may also be Steelport was founded last year. In Descriptions of his product – real is open, but don’t look for any classes in hosted at the space at 4831 N.E. Fremont St. March, it released its first 85 knives from fruits swirled in vanilla ice cream – have two step. In fact, dancers won’t have their “Our primary audience is youth,” Anthony its assembly facility at 3602 N.E. Sandy prompted neighborhood nextdoor.com feet on the floor, much. Aerial Dance noted “We also offer private and small group Blvd. The batch sold out before mid-April. members to drool in anticipation. PDX puts children ages 4-18 in the air via lessons for adults upon request.” More were produced in time for Father’s Vergara describes his product as apparatuses made of fabric and trapeze. For details on aerial dance and the local a soft-serve texture with Willamette “Aerial dance allows dancers to move classes, visit www.aerialdancepdx.com. – CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

Nico Vergara didn’t Aerial Dance PDX allow a delayed owner and instructor delivery of his custom Alicia Anthony food cart to postpone teaches children making and selling three-dimensional his ice cream. He dance while pivoted to sell at pop- suspended in air. up events and local She is pictured with businesses, which 3-year-old son Xavier, now includes Portland who is almost old International Airport. enough to enroll. (Nico’s Ice Cream) (Aerial Dance PDX) JULY 2021 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE STAR NEWS 17 HSTAR BUSINESS BUZZ Sunlan Lighting Peaceful Divorce is Possible WE ARE OPEN

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