CONCORDIA NEWS A free publication of the Concordia Neighborhood Association | ConcordiaPDX.org July 2018
Wait no ‘Voices’ resonates with students By Tamara Anne Fowler longer CNA Media Team n this day and age of arts It’s just a few days before programs being cut in favor of sports, the students of Vernon the Fernhill Concert I School are lucky. Series opens July 6 with These young apprentices, in the fifth through eighth grades, are taught the the Portland Interfaith arts of photography, interviewing and Gospel Choir. Three more storytelling from Vernon arts teacher concerts are in July and Anna Mafchir. The program, Vernon Voices, teams students with adult Vernon an Aug. 3 concert-movie alumni to whom they are related. combo to celebrate The students then interview their rela- tives on their schooling and community National Night Out. experiences, which offers an intergenera- It’s all free. tional perspective. Vernon Voices has its roots in a See Page 7 for details. portrait photography project of Anna's. Patrick Forster, Vernon Voices' project organizational lead, approached Anna after admiring her body of work. Patrick soon learned of Anna's interest in continuing the work with an added process of inquiry that put Vernon students, current and past, in the lead. Davasate Phelps (left) and Melanie Garcia-Gonzalez are two of the Vernon School students The two discussed the expectations CNA Mission Statement who participate in Vernon Voices who apply photography, interviewing and storytelling to To connect Concordia residents for such a project and immediately got to examine their personal histories. Photo by Chris Baker and businesses — inform, educate work. Patrick helps keep their focus on and report on activities, issues and the organizational side of things – asking opportunities of the neighborhood. where they are in the process, identifying as they are courageously opening up northeast/north Portland. Patrick also what is working and what needs improve- their personal lives – including, in some thanks principal Ben Keefer and Ben’s Concordia News ment. cases, some challenging events. secretary Connie Schwendemann for is a free monthly publication of Due to the rapidly changing A s t he fi r st g roup of st udent s c omplete s their support. the Concordia Neighborhood demographics at the school and its Association. Newspapers are its work, other middle-grade students With the autumn release of a Vernon delivered to all residences and many surrounding neighborhood, virtually all will take their turns at the project. Voices photo book, sharing quotes and community locations in the Concordia photos from the Voices' interviews, neighborhood. participants will have ample opportunity to assess how well they are living up to Concordia News is printed on 40% It is critical that all participants their own ambitions. post-consumer or better paper, And with Concordia University manufactured at a local mill. have positive experiences, as they hosting an exhibit of their project during October and November in the George R. are courageously opening up their White Library & Learning Center, Vernon Voices leaders couldn't have hoped for a personal lives – including, in some better, more accessible venue to engage
PAID the public at large. U.S. Postage U.S. Portland, OR Portland, Non Profit Org Non Profit Permit No. 452 No. Permit cases, some challenging events. Tamara Anne Fowler is a copy/content of the students in this group come from Vernon Voices is one of eight commu- editor, fiction editor families of color. nity-based projects that received and accountability Anna and Patrick want Vernon grants from the Northeast Coalition coach. Visit her at Voices' public elements to resonate with of Neighborhoods. The grants provide EditKitten.com, email the larger Vernon School community neighborhood and community orga- her at Tamara@ and with members of the surrounding nizations with opportunities to foster editkitten.com or call neighborhoods. It is critical that all community development and improve 310.359.6038. She would love to hear participants have positive experiences, the quality of life for residents of inner from you.
JEWELRY ARTIST SEEKS BALANCE CREATIVITY, LOSS MARK HIS MUSIC RESALE PRESERVES THE PAST Mandy Allen combines, anodizes lumi- Martin Watkinson channels positivity Red Fox Vintage is an eclectic destina- nous dyes. through his cello. tion for vintage shopping. Concordia Neighborhood Association Concordia 11194 Box P.O. OR 97211 Portland, See Page 8 See Page 9 See Page 10 Page • 2 | July 2018 Concordia News
By Greg Raisman CNA VOICES Portland Livable Streets Specialist Concordia Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Special date: Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m., McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room Last Thursdays offer fun General Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m., McMenamins Kennedy et ready for another summer of fun, art Thursday continues to be a fun and engaging place School Community Room and delicious food at Last Thursdays on to buy local art, sample delicious cuisine and enjoy a Social Committee G Alberta! car-free stroll down the street. If you’d like to volunteer at the Fernhill Concert Series Some of the highlights this season include: more This summer’s street vending and performance or join the CNA Social Committee to help plan other local art, new events will take fun, community building events, contact Katie Ugolini, and free interac- Last Thursday continues to be place on June 28, 503.449.9690, [email protected]. tive activities, and July 26, and Aug. Media Team a special Native a fun and engaging place to 30. Alberta will 1st Tuesday of the month, Tuesday, July 3, 6 p.m., American culture be closed to motor McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room, and art area. We vehicles from 15th contact [email protected] a re e sp e c ia l ly buy local art, sample delicious to 30th avenues excited for a new from 6 to 9 p.m. Land Use & Transportation Committee 3rd Wednesday of the month, Wednesday, July 18, 7 Native American cuisine and enjoy a car-free When you go, p.m., McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room, crafting circle at keep your eye out contact [email protected] 21st Avenue, three stroll down the street. for the interactive special interactive Last Thursday art Finance Committee installations from Alberta Art Works and several booth. Last Wednesday of the month, Wednesday, July 25, 7 Portland-themed mini-golf holes that will be free to During all other months of the year, Last p.m., McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room, play. Thursday art openings and events are celebrated in contact Jody Pollack, [email protected] Please come and support the local artists who the brick and mortar stores along Alberta Street. CONTACTS bring their wares to share with the community. Last Last Thursdays are produced by the same team CNA Chair at the Portland Bureau of Transportation that brings Chris Lopez, [email protected], 503.290.6871 you Sunday Parkways. For additional information, please contact CNA Vice Chair me at [email protected] or Truls Neal, [email protected] 503.823.1052. CNA Secretary Steve Elder, [email protected] CNA Treasurer Greg Raisman is a Livable Streets Program Heather Pashley, [email protected] specialist with 17 years of experience at the Port- Crime Prevention Coordinator land Bureau of Transportation. He manages Last Mary Tompkins, [email protected], Thursdays, helps produce Portland Sunday Park- 503.823.4764 ways and supports the large painted intersections Neighborhood Response Team Officer Dancing to live music is just one form of entertainment in neighborhoods around the city. When he’s not building community, find him enjoying local restau- Anthony Zoeller, [email protected], at Last Thursdays. This year’s events are June 28, July 26 503.823.0743 and Aug. 30. rants and breweries. SUBMISSIONS & ADVERTISING Submissions to Concordia News: Deadline is the Concordia Districts and CNA Board of Directors 10th of the month preceding the upcoming monthly adjoining neighborhoods Chair | [email protected] Chris Lopez publication. Contact [email protected] East 1 | [email protected] Jody Pollak Submissions to CNA Website: Submit nonprofit news Sunderland N East 2 | [email protected] Steve Elder & events to [email protected] Northwest 1 | [email protected] Isham “Ike” Harris NE Columbia Blvd. Advertising: Gina Levine , CNewsBusiness@ Northwest 2 | [email protected] Amelie Marian ConcordiaPDX.org, 503.891.7178 Southwest 1 | [email protected] Garlynn Woodsong Southwest 2 | [email protected] Ali Novak MEDIA TEAM Woodlawn CNA Board Liaisons: Steve Elder, Heather Pashley At Large 1 | [email protected] Robert Bowles Media Team Lead: Gordon Riggs, MediaTeamLead@ Northwest At Large 2 | [email protected] Donn Dennis ConcordiaPDX.org, 503.515.8209 District At Large 3 | [email protected] John McSherry
NE 22nd Ave. East CNews Editor: Nancy Varekamp, CNewsEditor@ District At Large 4 | [email protected] Sonia Fornoni
NE 33rd Ave. NE 33rd ConcordiaPDX.org, 503.740.5245 At Large 5 | [email protected] Truls Neal CNews Graphic Designer: Gordon Riggs Cully At Large 6 | [email protected] Heather Pashley Media Team: Chris Baker, Tom Buell, Brian Burk, Joel
NE Killingsworth St. NE 42nd Ave. Dippold, Jamie Elsbury, Tamara Anne Fowler, Tami Fung, Vernon Need a place for your event? Will Goubert, Eric Hoyer, Gina Levine, Vanessa Miali, Southwest Theresia Munywoki, Riley O’Boyle, Rachel Richards, District The Community Room at McMenamins Kennedy School is a NE Alberta Ct. great place for your book club, birthday or baby shower. Gordon Riggs, Rob Rogers, Marsha Sandman, Nancy
NE 22nd Ave. Varekamp, Karen Wells, Carrie Wenninger, Dan Werle NE Prescott St. Beaumont-Wilshire Pricing: $25/hr ($15/hr. for nonprofits) Sabin Alameda Info: ConcordiaDPX.org/community-room-rental
Hmm. After reviewing THE FACTS, THE FACTS: I know I need to be advertising in Concordia News Targeted, local audience Delivered to 5,500 homes & 1,000 businesses monthly
Readership of 10,000
Hyperlocal content your customers & prospects are READING CONCORDIA NEWS Extended shelf life: Your message has To advertise - contact us TODAY! STAYING POWER [email protected] Concordia News July 2018 | Page • 3
Concordia murals Like Robinson, mural is larger than life
Jackie Robinson – even his player number, 42 – has plenty in common with Our 42nd Avenue. The organization’s primary goal is to support equity and inclusion of all who live, work, play and do business in Cully and along 42nd Avenue. Photo courtesy of John Vance
larger than life portrait to life on the north-facing wall of 5140A ones of blue, green and violet against a mural of Jack “Jackie” Roos- N.E. Sumner St. two years ago. black background. A evelt Robinson is a fitting In 2016, John asked Dennis if there Together they create visual illu- representation of the “larger-than-life” was any opportunity to install a mural sions of blocks, diamonds or mountains. Major League Baseball (MLB) player within the Cully neighborhood. During Robinson’s image is emblazoned against who stepped up to bat for the Brooklyn a negotiation meeting, Michael shared this background of color. The sense of Dodgers April 15, 1947. a photo of Robinson wearing his No. 42 agency – his innate ability to exert power A month into the season, his first jersey. – is palpable to the viewer. He is posi- swing broke the color line of the segre- The number was a good fit for the tioned to take flight toward the next goal, PROUD CONCORDIA gation policy of the MLB. Robinson’s Our 42nd Avenue, and the organiza- the future. player number was 42. Collaboration tion’s primary goal of supporting equity John earned his bachelor of fine arts RESIDENT SINCE 2009 between Michael DeMarco, Our 42nd and inclusion of all who live, work, play degree in 2004 from Parsons School of Avenue executive director; Dennis Karas, and do business in Cully and along 42nd Design, New York City, and the following Cully Neighborhood News advertising Avenue. year he moved to Portland. He loves the manager; and local painter/art teacher John used interlocking geometric physicality of producing murals, and John Vance brought the image of the shapes painted warm colors of red, yellow the abundant trees, natural beauty of legendary baseball social justice activist and orange – interspersed with cooler the Pacific Northwest. John’s work can be seen at JohnnyTerrific.com/murals- ga ller y/.
Clean up earns $1,300 for Editor’s note: If you’d like to know more about Jackie Robinson, his life, and his influence on American culture, AMELIE MARIAN building community here Karen shares her resources online. Visit ore than 20 tons of refuse • .25 tons of paper/cardboard ConcordiaPDX.org/jackierobinson Broker Licensed in OR + WA in 9 drop boxes – much of • 85 cubic yards of polystyrene 360-907-9513 it recyclable – were hauled M • 6 large appliance items Karen Wells is a away for 125 Concordia households in retired early child- [email protected] May. • 21 small appliance items hood community Through their efforts, those house- www.ameliemarian.hasson.com • 28 pieces of furniture educator, health and holds and the 34 volunteers earned • 68 items of apparel safety trainer. $1,300 for Concordia Neighborhood 1 mattress Association to continue its activities to • continue building community. • 6 bicycles “It was a pretty tiring day,” acknowl- “We were pleased to put those bikes edged event chair Katie Ugolini. “But it in the hands of the Community Cycling was worthwhile in so many ways. The Center to continue their good work,” neighborhood came together to dispose Katie pointed out. The electronics, metal, of castoffs, and we were pleased that we paper/cardboard and polystyrene were could turn much of it over to recyclers.” delivered to recyclers. Leftovers from The final tally collected includes: the “You Price It” Yard Sale, furniture, Fixing up a fixer-upper? • 92 items sold in the “You Price It” Yard apparel and mattress were picked up by Our professional team can help! Sale Better Bargains. “We especially want to thank the Port- • Basement & Room Renovations 508 items totaling 1.53 tons of elec- • land Metropolitan Workforce Training tronics • Deck & Fence Installs & Repair Center for the space in its parking lot,” • Door Installs & Repair • 14.70 tons of mixed waste Katie said. “It’s our 12th there, and the • Drywall Repair • 3.85 tons of metal location works so well for the cleanup.” Heart in Hand Preschool Waldorf in the neighborhood since 2002 Open House every first Thursday! Your NE Neighbor for over a decade! rsvp; heartinhandpreschool.com **************************************** 503.789.8069 LLC Parent- Child Classes Starting Monthly JobsByRob.com Jobs by Rob, Licensed, Bonded, Insured CCB# 177552 RENOVATIONS • REPAIRS • MAINTENANCE gnomeshome.org Page • 4 | July 2018 Concordia News
CNA TH ANN A A D SA E
ri n
Fo ow t ese sim e ste s to artici ate: egister ith the coupon belo or electronically. ather all your un anted items. Display those items in your yard uly . Are you a bicyclist who wants to brush up on Oregon law re: taking the lane, riding on Fill out a deposit slip and head to the ban uly . sidewalks, signaling, lighting, e-bikes, riding under the influence and more? This clinic may be for you. Photo by Marcus Murray egister by hursday, uly , to be on our map. ate registrants ill have their addresses posted only on the electronic version published on ConcordiaPDX.org, Faceboo and Nextdoor.com. Street Trust, law firm our pac et is available to pic up a ter p.m. aturday, sponsor bike legal clinics uly , at N.E. th Ave. it s still there unday, uly By Cynthia Newton & Chris Thomas the Portland bicycle community for over , it ill be delivered to your address. If you have questions about your 15 years. rights as a bicyclist in Oregon, come to a He has lived in, and commuted free Bike Legal Clinic in 2018. primarily by bicycle from northeast Port- egister: The clinics are hosted by Thomas, land, downtown, Beaverton and rural Pa er Coon, Newton and Frost (TCNF) in Washington County. He also competes partnership with the Street Trust. This as a Category 3 road cyclist. As a father Complete and mail deliver to the address listed in the tradition goes back to 1993, when attorney to two young boys, most of his weekend riding currently involves pulling a kid coupon belo . Ray Thomas hosted his first clinic, and is continued today by TCNF’s four bike trial trailer, which gives him a heightened Don t orget to insert a chec , payable to lawyers: Ray Thomas, Jim Coon, Cynthia sense of the importance of protected bike routes. Concordia Neighborhood Association, in the envelope. Newton and Chris Thomas, who will take turns presenting. Each clinic attendee receives a free Cynthia Newton and Chris Thomas copy of Pedal Power: A Legal Guide for E ectronica both live in northeast Portland and Oregon Bicyclists by Ray Thomas, which Email the in ormation re uested in the coupon belo to commute by bicycle to the TCNF office is a compilation of statutes and articles downtown. Cynthia will present at regarding Oregon bike law. teph [email protected] or text it to . . . several 2018 clinics, including the July 10 Clinic topics include taking the lane, isit ConcordiaPDX.org yard sale to ma e your clinic at Gladys Bikes for women cyclists. riding on sidewalks, signaling, lighting, Cynthia has defended the rights of e-bikes, riding under the influence and payment through PayPal. injured Oregon cyclists in hundreds of more. cases since 2004, giving her abundant The 2018 clinic schedule includes: experience on the practical effect of • July 10 at 6 p.m. at Gladys Bikes ion i ni r n r Oregon law following a collision. She has (Women’s Bike Clinic), 2905 N.E. Alberta St. coor in or r n g i co or r written extensively on the application of Oregon insurance law to bicyclists and • Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. at Outer Rim Bicycle the danger to cyclists posed by commer- Shop, 10625 N.E. Halsey St. cial vehicles. Although Chris Thomas is the most (Story reprinted with permission from recent addition to the TCNF team of bike Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods r gi r ion lawyers, he has been actively involved in newsletter, Hey Neighbor!) Name: Address: Phone: Cell: Email: Like your neighborhood?
In ic o i r ici in : Opportunities abound – volunteer and sometimes paid – to help support your Friday, uly community through Concordia Neighborhood aturday, uly Association programs. From executive leadership to social activities to land use to unday, uly digital and print media, CNA needs you. Enclose a chec or , payable to Concordia Neighborhood Association mail deliver to: ni r n Ready to help? Por n Email: [email protected] Concordia News July 2018 | Page • 5
TriMet plans new operations facility By Steve Elder route to the garage. CNA Media Team “Locating a garage in northeast Portland, where In the near future you’ll be seeing Lorem ipsum more TriMet buses in the neighborhood, TriMet has some of its most robust bus service, allows but they won't be just picking up and COMMUNITY & CREATIVITY delivering passengers. buses to begin and end their TriMet is in the process of having routes closer to their home CURIOSITY & CEREMONY a new bus operations facility in the bases,” Altstadt explained. neighborhood for bus storage and main- “This minimizes the time Located in the heart of tenance. It will be on the five acres on buses spend in traffic between the Alberta Arts District, the garage and the starts or the north side of Columbia Boulevard, Cerimon House is a humanities just east of 42nd Avenue, in the Cully ends of their service routes.” neighborhood. Since 1960, the property TriMet's outreach team and cultural arts organization has been the home of Peterson Cat, the has been working to notify o ering dynamic programming. Caterpillar equipment dealer. residents and business This historic building was owners in the area. It has sent “TriMet's 10-year expansion of transit saved from the wrecking ball, is accelerating and we are adding more postcards to addresses within than 11,000 weekly service hours coming a one-half-mile of the Cater- and renovated with care. in the next five years,” said Roberta pillar site. We are fully ADA compliant, Altstadt, TriMet media relations & What about an environ- and welcome your rentals. communications manager. mental impact from leaky “To make this happen TriMet will buses or bulldozers? “Any be adding buses, hiring more operators potential cleanup is to be and increasing necessary support staff determined as we learn about and equipment. This will require space the site condition,” Altstadt TriMet does not presently have.” said. “TriMet values sustain- TriMet is planning a new bus operations facility on this The Creative Path Walk TriMet currently has about 690 buses ability and we will meet or five-acre site on the north side of Columbia Boulevard. is a popular and artful and, by 2020, expects the need to grow to exceed environmental stan- It’s just east of 42nd Avenue in the Cully neighborhood more than 900 buses. Its three bus oper- dards.” community event. ations facilities are already at capacity, What about buses going through It features an indoor so the service expansion will require a Concordia, particularly 33rd Avenue? Steve Elder, East2@ labyrinth, and provides ConcordiaPDX.org, fourth bus headquarters. “Traffic studies are underway to deter- a contemplative and TriMet looked at several locations for mine what improvements TriMet might is an inactive lawyer, a developer, activist restorative experience. a fourth garage and the Caterpillar prop- make to adjacent streets and sidewalks,” erty was felt to have the best potential. she explained. and old grouch. Among the criteria is the proximity to the “It is likely that a traffic signal and service area and access to major arterials pedestrian crossings will be added at to minimize bus travel to and from the northeast Columbia and northeast 42nd.”
News from the NET
Sunday, July 15: 12noon - 4pm Making a plan is imperative, free Visit our website to schedule By Tom Phillips thought and the willingness to talk about or related to the Concordia neighbor- your 30-minute walk. Concordia/Vernon/Woodlawn NET the options and resources available to hood – send them to CNewsEditor@ Drop-ins are welcome. ere is a scenario for you to you. ConcordiaPDX.org. consider: You are shopping “The more you have planned out for groceries at New Seasons ahead of time, the calmer and more H assured your family will be during a Tom Phillips on 33rd Avenue. Your spouse is working in downtown Portland. Your kids are at disaster or emergency,” reported Prepare completed his volun- school, one at Jefferson and the other at – A Resource Guide from the American teer NET certification JULY EVENTS Vernon. Red Cross Cascades Region. training 2½ years Just then, the BIG EMERGENCY There are four elements to making a ago. A retired federal happens in the whole region. Power is plan: employee, he lives in Textile Tuesdays down, roads are blocked. For now, let’s • Take the time to talk about potential Woodlawn which – Each Tuesday 6:30pm - 9pm not think about the frightening quality of disasters. along with Concordia Camaraderie and craftiness. and Vernon – comprises the local NET. the emergency. • Establish emergency contacts. Bring your textile project to work on, The question is, what will you do and we’ll all tell yarns. when this big event happens? Will you • Practice evacuating your home frantically try to figure out where to go • Determine two meeting places where or how to get in touch with the people you your family will reunite. What’s Selling most care about? Or, will you remember Here is one more preparation tip: if Cohort of Concordians that you and your family have thought you use smartphones, download Red in Concordia? Each Tuesday 4pm-6pm about this and have MADE A PLAN? Cross mobile apps such as the Emer- Friends & colleagues meeting Talking about what to do in the event gency App and the First Aid app from Homes sold in RMLS in last of an emergency and making an initial RedCross.org/local/oregon. th in the summer to work towards plan is one of the first steps to take in 187 12 months as of June 8 Peace, including a Youth Summit advanced emergency preparation. It will Editor’s note: If you have questions about with cohorts aged 11-17. not cost a dime but will take some time, emergency preparation – individually % Increase in Average Sale Price 6.5 since 2017
Avg. Sale Price in 2017: ...... $503,593 Visit our website for details, “Portland’s Painless Avg. Sale Price currently: ...... $536,323 and find us at the corner of NE 23rd Ave. & NE Sumner St. Professional Plumber” Avg. Days on market: ...... 28
This information provided by (503) 208-2812 Mark Charlesworth, Concordia resident & Broker CERIMONHOUSE.ORG www.meticulousplumbing.com Keller Williams, Portland Central. [email protected] · 503.807.9911 Page • 6 | July 2018 Concordia News
Concordian enjoys cats, people at OHS
By Tamara Anne Fowler psychologically healthy," she pointed out. CNA Media Team The hardest aspect is a very rare occurrence. Sometimes a kitty is in so hat do you do if you much pain and the quality of life is so have spare time and love poor that euthanasia is necessary. Staff animals? You volunteer at W members are advised so they can say the Oregon Humane Society (OHS). good bye. This is taken very seriously. Concordian Diane Hogan has been Thirty-five years ago, Diane and her volunteering at the OHS cattery for the husband Joseph were living in south- past 23 years. west Portland. They decided their home Her love of animals started when she needed some remodeling. When they got was four with a dog, a cat and a chicken. the quote, Joseph said, "You can buy a It was also when Diane was four that whole house for that amount of money." her father got her mother a Siamese cat. So they did and they moved to Concordia. It was the late 1940s and Siamese cats Diane admitted that the neighbor- were extremely rare. He was a pure bred hood has changed. She especially likes named Woo Yang of Jericho. the local restaurants, and her favorites Currently, Diane's cats – whom she are Helser's, DarSalam and Thai Noon. adopted from OHS – have less outra- She loves all the color and the murals geous names. that continue to pop up in her neighbor- Both Isaac and Aurora are partici- hood. "There are so many people out pants in OHS' Friends Forever Program. walking the street and shopping." "In return for a bequest from the pet parent's estate, OHS will receive, provide Editor’s note: There isn’t space in CNews all necessary care and find appropriate for Tamara’s full report on Diane Hogan homes for the pets," Gary Kish, explained and her volunteer work at OHS. For the development vice president of develop- rest of the story, visit ConcordiaPDX. ment. org/dianehogan. Diane sees many good things in OHS. "People around here so good at spay and neuter with the monthly Spay & Save Tamara Anne Fowler program." Once a month, pets from low- is a copy/content income families come to OHS for their editor, fiction editor spay or neuter procedure. and accountability Diane Hogan loves her own two cats, but has also shared her affection with felines in the When she first started volunteering, coach. Visit her at Oregon Humane Society cattery for 23 years. Photo by Tamara Anne Fowler Diane felt sad for animals, but then real- EditKitten.com, email ized if they made it here they would find her at Tamara@ good homes. editkitten.com or call Diane appreciates the people at the 310.359.6038. She would love to hear cattery – the staff, the customers. "It is from you. Detach from the bugaboos
By Kim Magraw Well, I say let’s interrupt the cycle and Licensed massage therapist make prevention more palatable. Here are some ideas: f an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, how come it • Reward yourself (in moderation, takes a pound of effort to motivate of course). Set a goal and when you I achieve it give yourself a prize. ourselves to do an ounce of prevention? Humans are wired for immediate • Turn it into a team effort to bring more gratification, and there is a list a mile fun and a degree of accountability to long of things we do to gratify ourselves others. in the moment that don’t benefit us in the • Set a daily or weekly routine. It takes long-run. less effort to maintain a behavior when People have a hard time motivating we don’t have to plan for it every time. themselves to do something that we’d Oftentimes, our “bad” behaviors rather not do – such as eat less salt, take emerge when we feel stressed, discon- a daily walk, or get that preventative nected or – let’s be honest – unlovable. screening – to possibly avoid something Detach from these bugaboos by taking that might happen years in the future. time for yourself and making a point to In other words, the trade-off is appreciate the good things. tangible immediate gratification vs hardly tangible distant possible pain. Not only does human nature drive us toward Kim Magraw prac- the former, but we are a society of rugged tices massage at individualists in a time of conspicuous Concordia Wellness consumption. – ConcordiaWellness. This spells doom for many a com – and is a New Year’s resolution, post-prandial founding member pronouncement, and armchair declara- of Concordia Area tion. It also puts many of us in the cycle Massage and Body- of sloth, guilt, excess, despair. work Professionals. Need a place for your book club to meet?
The Community Room at McMenamins Kennedy School is available for your next gathering. • Free Wi-Fi • Capacity for 49 people • Private off street parking $25/hour ($15/hr. for nonprofits) Learn more at: ConcordiaPDX.org/ community-room-rental Concordia News July 2018 | Page • 7
Music (and a movie) due at Fernhill ummer has arrived and, with it, movie at the National Night Out gath- Friday, July 20: Trujillo 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave. · Portland the Fernhill Concert Series and ering. A congregation of like-minded musi- National Night Out. Pack your Here’s the line up: (503) 249-3983 S cians and family come together and mcmenamins.com blanket, picnic basket, the kids and the Friday, July 6: Portland create a rock & roll ode to Chicano iden- dog. Head for Fernhill Park Friday, July tity Free · All ages welcome 6 and return the following four Fridays. Interfaith Gospel Choir (unless noted) That final Friday, Aug. 3, celebrates This community-based interfaith Friday, July 27: The Slants National Night Out with a concert and choir and nonprofit aims to inspire joy This all-Asian-American dance-rock a movie. Children’s activities are part and unity through traditional black band made headlines last year thanks to of the evening’s fare and free popcorn is gospel traditions that foster cross- a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling available during the movie. cultural and cross-racial understanding that supported the group’s name. The Each Friday’s activities are on the and connection. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office had west side of Fernhill Park, beginning at refused a trademark to the group, citing 6:30 p.m. Food vendors are available. Friday, July 13: Sonny Hess the name as an offensive slur to people The concerts are among 61 this and Lady Kat of Asian descent. The band’s representa- summer in 42 Portland parks, and this Veteran guitarist and vocalist Sonny tives argued the meaning instead refers is the second Year Concordia Neighbor- Hess teams with Lady Kat who, for the to their perspective and is an attempt to hood Association (CNA) has screened a past six years, has performed at the repurpose the term. Waterfront Blues Festival. At Fernhill Park, they’ll offer modern blues and Friday, Aug. 3: National soulful rhythm and blues. Night Out Concert: Eric John Kaiser is known as the French Troubadour. Born in Paris, the singer-songwriter moved to Portland 10 years ago and continues to reimagine Americana music by applying his French heritage. Movie: “Isle of Dogs” – 2018, rated PG, Spanish subtitles – is a stop-motion animated film about a boy who searches Portland Interfaith Gospel Choir The Slants for his dog after its species is banished to An Opportunity an island following a canine-flu outbreak. for Dialogue
NEW!
Sonny Hess and Lady Kat Trujillo Eric John Kaiser Please help bring the music (and the movie) to Concordia hanks to sponsors and indi- Make sure to pull down the menu to • CNA vidual donors, The Fernhill “Fernhill Park” in the “Sponsorship • Concordia University Park Concert Series and Designation” field. T • Frock Boutique National Night Out celebration is close “So far, we have seven business spon- to being funded. Another $6,500 is still sors, and we need more,” Katie said. • Gazelle Natural Fibre Clothing needed. You can help keep the music (and “We’ll share additional sponsors’ names • McMenamins Kennedy School a movie) in the park with a donation. in the August CNews. In the meantime, St. Michael’s Lutheran Church There are three ways you can help please give your thanks – and/or your • bring these shows to Concordia: business – to the sponsors we have now.” • Sojourn Church 1. Join the concert series fundraisers. Those sponsors are: • Vacasa There are currently only a few people volunteering to solicit support from businesses and organizations. To join those volunteers, contact Katie Ugolini, [email protected]. Volunteer 2. Make a donation on behalf of yourself or your family online at Help Children Read! ConcordiaPDX.org/concerts. 3. If you own or manage a busi- AARP Experience Corps ness, become a sponsor, also at ConcordiaPDX.org/concerts. You’ll For adults age 50 and over not only make a big difference in your community, but your business will • Tutor K-3rd students in Eastside Portland area schools. receive plenty of publicity and appre- ciation. • Full training provided. No previous experience required. For details, contact Kawana • Up to 10 hours per week. Stipends may be available Bullock Clayton, event producer, K.BullockClayton@portlandoregon. Apply now for school year 2018-19 gov, 971.235.8671 or go online to Call 503-290-9427 the Portland Parks and Recre- or email ation Sponsorship Opportunities [email protected] page at PortlandOregon.gov/parks/ article/663668. Page • 8 | July 2018 Concordia News She chooses to be colorful in Concordia By Marsha Sandman There she gained a strong understanding CNA Media Team of design and technique. She also met he imagination of Concordian her husband, which is fortunate for Mandy Allen results in Concordia, because his job transfer brought them here in 2004 colorful, creative and unique T “In jewelry, as in life, balance is key anodized aluminum and silver jewelry as – playful yet elegant, distinctive yet wear- well as botanical inspired wall art. able, well-crafted yet affordable,” Mandy Mandy Allen Metal Arts is a successful explained. “I love creating colorful anod- and popular line of jewelry that is sold ized aluminum and silver jewelry that locally and nationwide. helps you celebrate your day simply by wearing it.” “In jewelry, as In Mandy’s online Etsy store, she explained the process. “Anodizing is a in life, balance is process in which an electrical current is run through a sheet of aluminum while it is submerged in an acid solution. This key – playful yet stimulates a chemical reaction that forms an oxide layer on the surface of the elegant, distinctive aluminum.” Mandy mixes and combines luminous yet wearable, dyes in a way that no one else does. She Mandy Allen mixes and combines luminous dyes in her metalworking process to create uses hammers and stakes to form myriad bright, lightweight jewelry. Photo courtesy of Mandy Allen Metal Arts well-crafted yet shapes and forms. Her jewelry is light- weight and comfortable to wear. summer. You can also find Mandy Allen After living east, affordable.” She said her design inspirations Metal Arts at the Salem Art Festival in south, north and west, July, Local 14 in September, and at the – Mandy Allen include botanicals, and Japanese textiles Marsha Sandman is and design motifs. Wild Arts Festival in November. home at last. And she “The metal working process is very To see her collection of earrings, wants to hear your Although the transformation from satisfying to me. I am continuously necklaces, bracelets and wall art, visit story. Contact her at plain aluminum sheet metal to colorful learning about the capabilities and the AllenMetalArts.com or Allen Metal Arts MarshaJSandman@ three-dimensional shapes and designs possibilities that metal has to offer. As on Etsy. gmail.com. occurs right here in Concordia, the seeds I respond to the metal, the piece will of creativity were planted by Mandy’s 3rd evolve and come into focus. grade teacher who recognized her artistic “I feel a piece is only successful when talent and encouraged her to pursue the I achieve a balance between crafts- Volunteers clean 120 alleys arts. manship, composition and artistic eighborhood After attending Los Angeles County expression,” Mandy added. alleys have more High School for the Arts, Mandy went on She’ll sell her work at several art than 700 pounds to study at Humboldt State University. galleries and juried craft shows this N less litter now, thanks to the 4th Annual Concordia Alleyway Clean Up event April 14. Sponsored by Concordia Neighborhood Association BLOCK 14 (CNA), Concordia Univer- of sity (CU) and SOLVE, about THE CHARM ALBERTA 15 volunteers scoured 13.5 Meet our charming community at the miles between 33rd and all inclusive Block Party. 22nd avenues, and between
Live music, raffle prizes, face painting, Dekum and Prescott streets. activities for all ages, and exclusive SOLVE provided the Concordia University Serves volunteers removed discounts at the Block 14 shops. collection bags, trash grab- 700-pounds of trash from 120 blocks of Concordia alleys bers, protective gloves, in April. Photo by Elsie Praeger-Goller Free food and drinks will be provided first aid kits and sharps from prominent local restaurants. containers. CU Serves organization John McSherry, CNA board member, Our goal as Block 14 businesses is to volunteers picked up waste paper, plastic, participated in the event. bring a sense of community, cloth and glass debris. “The Alleys of the Concordia are connection, and belongingness to our The collection bags were staged at the special community spaces,” he said. neighbors. We invite you to join to meet our charming community at the end of each of the 120 alley blocks for “They provide unique opportunities for Block14PDX.com all inclusive block party. pick up by a van that followed the crews. residents to enhance the neighborhood’s A dumpster was provided by Concordia quality of life.” University.
utdoor o ie ight R o unity R id a p ge July 7 at 7 PM July 15 at 5 PM July 23 - 27, 9 AM – 12 PM Fields behind Alliance Meek Wilshire Park Fields at Alliance Meek 4039 NE Alberta Ct, Portland NE 33rd Ave, Portland 4039 NE Alberta Ct, Portland
hur h or orthea t ortland Showing Kung Fu Panda 3. Enjoy a FREE Texas style o t $25, $10 for each additional Bring your own chairs and BBQ while interacting camper You’re invited to join us on Sundays blankets. Popcorn will be with neighbors new and Regi ter Sojournpdx.org/events at 5 PM, 4428 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. provided. Family friendly! old. Sides and drinks (Oregon Stamp Society Building) included, serving until we All proceeds are being given back in are out. a check to our neighborhood school, Vernon, to help with their school budget for the 2018/2019 school year. [email protected] | 971.317.9892 | 3519 NE 15th Ave, #267, Portland, OR 97211 | www.sojournpdx.org Concordia News July 2018 | Page • 9
Cellist & bandmates inspire positivity, love By Vanessa Miali musician and activist Ani DiFranco. CNA Media Team Shortly thereafter Martin, Cherita He is a fixture in Concordia. You’ve and Jackson Coffee formed their band likely seen him playing his cello outside GAEA, and their song “Ready for Love” of New Seasons, at the Portland Saturday was created from that first meeting. Market or at any number of other local They’ve since produced three records, festivals or farmers markets. the most recent to drop next autumn, Martin Watkinson has played the “Phoenix.” cello since he was 5 and, if you haven’t They pride themselves in having full heard his music, you’re missing out on a creative control and working on a dona- unique, alternative sound. tion-based system for music distribution. ”I channel positive energy from spirit That allows everyone access to their and release it through looping cello distinctive music. psychedelically,” he said. There have been many successes Martin played classical cello his for GAEA beyond the album releases. entire childhood, then dabbled in folk Martin performs background music and music and ska, a predecessor of reggae, two original songs for the movie “Seed: and now wraps it all into what he calls The Untold Story.” ethereal layers. He also plays throughout Macy Gray’s There is also a layer of love entwined song “Stoned” and a few other tunes on throughout his music – a love of mother her album “The Way.” earth, a love for living in unity with Together, Martin, and Cherita create all things, and a deep and everlasting infectious beats and uplifting melodies love for his wife and bandmate Cherita that sometimes move their crowds to Martin Watkinson plays his cello in open air venues in Concordia, and in concerts across Meadows. tears. But life hasn’t been easy. town. Photo by Rob Rogers She describes their meeting at a party Two and one-half years ago, their as divine intervention. In no time they rental house caught fire. Martin, trapped Vanessa Miali has were playing free-style music together. inside, nearly died. He now suffers from cial devastation of the fire has also left lived in Concordia “It was magical,” Cherita said. “I extreme lung tissue damage, which acts them homeless, and they work tirelessly for 18 years. She is a was already in love with him.” She has a up in harsh pollution and has left him to make ends meet. former public rela- soulful voice that complements his cello susceptible to infections. To hear their music, visit GAEASoul. tions professional perfectly. She also plays a box drum The fire claimed their pets, $20,000 com. To donate, visit YouCaring.com and with two kids who called the cajon. Early inspiration came worth of musical equipment and all of type in the search engine: GAEA. cooks every day and from her childhood mentor and friend, their personal memorabilia. The finan- gardens occasionally.
Fixin' to Sell Your House?
When you list your house with us we pay for several up front costs, including your Home Energy Score, a professional cleaning service, and a staging consultation. Home Call Mark for a free market overview of your home Remodeling 503-807-9911 Remodeling In Your Neighborhood Since 2001 recrafthome.com 503.680.0939
Licensed, Bonded, Insured • CCB #206087 Page • 10 | July 2018 Concordia News
Red Fox celebrates 8 years in Concordia By Rachel Richards “The shop has lots of nostalgia that nity they have been able to CNA Media Team is fun for everyone to shop,” she pointed create with all the vendors in Red Fox Vintage opened in 2010 at out. “Buying vintage is green. It keeps both neighborhoods. 3014 N.E. Killingsworth St. and is owned things out of landfill and, with vintage Red Fox Vintage also gives by local women Erin Beauchamp and products, you get better quality at lower back to the community and Jodi Newton. Both were vintage vendors prices – plus style recycles. You might as sponsors local teams and who said they opened the shop to create a well have the original.” events. That includes the roller space that has a mellow atmosphere with Across the past eight years, Red Fox derby team the High Rollers, great customer service and great shop- became a well known vintage store here whose members once served ping. in Concordia and, due to its success, it as models for an event while expanded into a second location in the skating around the shop. Red Fox frequently spon- sors clothing swaps and “Buying vintage is green. It keeps donates to local women’s shel- ters. things out of landfill and, with vintage What’s the vision of the owners for their business’ products, you get better quality at future? Erin and Jodi smile and laugh. They subscribe to lower prices – plus style recycles. You the movement to keep Port- Erin Beauchamp and Jodi Newton (not pictured) land weird. opened Red Fox Vintage to promote merchandise that Find out more about Red preserves the past. Photo courtesy of Red Fox Vintage might as well have the original.” Fox Vintage by visiting its – Erin Beauchamp Instagram sites @RedFoxVintage and @RedFoxVintageWoodstock. Red Fox is similar to an antique mall, southeast Portland Woodstock area in with different vendors renting space and 2013. selling from the store. The Concordia location is 1,500 Rachel is a 16-year It’s an eclectic destination for vintage square feet with 25 vendors, and the Concordia resi- shopping. The shop fits in with few retail Woodstock location boasts 4,500 square dent who loves her stores in the area near 30th Avenue feet and 60 vendors. According to Erin community. She has and Killingsworth Street. Inside, the and Jodi professional vintage dealers a background in owners reported, there is something for from around the world frequent Portland counseling/educa- everyone: clothing, home decor, furni- and specifically Red Fox because of the tion and uses her ture, art, jewelry and accessories for variety of items available and the shop’s passion for helping shoppers to be inspired with creativity ability to showcase Portland’s unique others in her work as a real estate and individuality. style. broker. Contact Rachel or learn more Erin promotes vintage resale as a way The owners both say their favorite about her at RachelRichardsRealtor. to preserve the past. thing about the business is the commu- com.
Want to work as a beat reporter?
As a reporter for CNews, experience the thrill of bringing relevant info to Concordia readers. Choose the subjects you want to cover — from events to new businesses, schools to community issues and so much more.
CONTACT US TODAY [email protected] WITH MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: ConcordiaPDX.org ADVANTIS CREDIT UNION • THE FILLING STATION PET SUPPLIES ALBERTA VETERINARY CARE • NAIM HASAN PHOTOGRAPHY • RADIO ROOM • SALT & STRAW • STELLA TACO • TEOTE • AIRBNB • AKASARU RAMEN • BENEFICIAL STATE BANK • BLOODWORKS NW • BOLLYWOOD THEATER • COLLAGE • COUNTRY FINANCIAL • DWELL REALTY LLC • EL NUTRI TACO • LUCAS COLE INSURANCE AGENCY • ConCordia news FORGE HOT YOGA • FUEL CAFE • IMELDA'S SHOES AND LOUIE'S SHOES FOR MEN • NEW SEASONS MARKET • PEDX SHOES • RED SAIL • RIVER CITY REAL ESTATE • THE 360 GROUP • THICKET • TRAVEL PORTLAND • Concordia News July 2018 | Page • 11
Ask the historian What’s with those horse hitching rings? By Doug Decker A page of classified ads in The Orego- Historian nian from 1900 to 1910 looks like the land of opportunity for horse-wagon delivery The question(s): teams and people with strong backs. CNews readers have been wondering In 1907 Portland City Council actu- about horses lately, which is kind of inter- ally passed an ordinance requiring new esting. In the past few months, we’ve curbs have “ring bolts” installed every 25 received a few different questions we’ll feet so delivery vehicles could be securely answer all at once. tied down to protect pedestrians and 1. What were those rings embedded in other wagons using the street. curbs all about? Many delivery drivers also carried 2. Where did all the horses live if heavy weights attached to straps they people kept them tied up out front? would place out on the ground – almost 3. Have you ever seen those three guys like anchors – to prevent the horses and who used to ride horses to the bar at wagons from moving around when the 33rd and Killingsworth? deliverymen hopped out and ran up the The historian reports: steps. ou might see them today teth- By the mid 1920s, cars had completely ering toy horses to curbs across taken over and deliveries were made by Y Portland’s eastside neighbor- truck. The horse tethering rings became a hoods, a kind of whimsical tip of the hat thing of the past and, in some cases, were to our pre-automobile past. removed altogether. For a more complete But those round iron rings rusting on exploration of the history of Portland’s the curb are more than just quaint antiq- horse tethering rings, check out the uities. They actually had an important article on my blog at AlamedaHistory.org job to do back in the day. On the question of recent horse Many eastside neighborhoods like activity. Hmm, we haven’t seen it. ours were conceived and built when We do recall in the 1990s the former Every commodity and supply that came to your house in those days In days of yore, iron rings kept horses and their wagons in place while deliveries were made to your door. Nowadays, you’ll see toy horses hitched to some of those remaining rings. was delivered by horse and wagon: Photo by Doug Decker firewood, coal, ice, groceries, dry goods, laundry, building materials. horses and wagons dominated the owner of the Texas Restaurant and scene. In the early 1900s – as Portland Lounge on Alberta Street – a Texas was expanding and our neighborhoods cowboy named Jeff Parks – was known were the newly minted suburbs – cars to have been seen on a horse once or were an unproven, mostly unavailable twice. Readers? commodity. In 1905 there were only 218 cars registered in the entire state of Oregon. Doug Decker initi- People got around on foot, horseback ated his blog and by horse and wagon. But mostly our AlamedaHistory. predecessors here in eastside neighbor- org in 2007 to collect hoods got around by streetcar. and share knowl- And, mostly, neighbors did not keep edge about the life of horses and wagons at home. So what’s old houses, buildings with all the hitching rings embedded in and neighborhoods all of our curbs? in northeast Portland. His basic notion Every commodity and supply that is that insight to the past adds new came to your house in those days was meaning to the present. If you have a delivered by horse and wagon: firewood, question for him to answer in CNews, coal, ice, groceries, dry goods, laundry, send it to CNewseditor@ConcordiaPDX. building materials. com.
Find more news on our website. ConcordiaPDX.org Page • 12 | July 2018 Concordia News
Concordia community events calendar Mondays-Fridays, July 2-31 your own – or you can sort trash on land. FREE LUNCH + PLAY Prizes are available for the best finds & most Locations: Various parks enthusiastic volunteers. In addition to boats, Lunches are free to youths 18 & younger & gloves & refreshments are provided. Suitable adult or guardian must accompany anyone for volunteers 14 years & older. younger than 10. In addition to the standard • St. Johns Boat Launch, 9363 N Columbia daily fare – lunch, sports & games, arts & Blvd crafts – special events are planned with mu- • Multnomah County Drainage District, 1880 sic groups, sports teams, libraries & more. NE Elrod Dr. See full schedule at PortlandOregon.gov/ • Parkrose, 5432 NE 112th Ave. parks/sffa. Tuesday, July 10, 6pm Registration/details: columbiaslough.org/ • Alberta Park, through Aug. 22, activities events/event , volunteer@columbiaslough. RACE TALKS org, Kirk Fatland, 503-281-1132 11am-3pm, lunch noon Location: McMenamins Kennedy School • K’unamokwst Park, through Aug. 22, ac- JULY 2018 These opportunities for dialogue about race Tuesday, July 24, 6-7:30pm tivities 11am-3pm, lunch 12:30pm in Oregon – both historically & the cur- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION • Woodlawn Park, through Aug. 17, activities rent time – are presented by McMenamins 1 11am-3pm, lunch 11:30am Location: Community Energy Project, 2900 History & Donna Maxey. Doors open: 6pm; SE Stark St A THE JIMMY DORE Mondays-Fridays, July 2-31, noon discussion: 7pm Participants learn how to prevent lead expo- SHOW FAUBION SUN COMMUNITY Details: racetalkspdx.com sure in their homes, especially homes built SCHOOL LUNCH Wednesday, July 11 before 1978 with children, pregnant women 10 Location: Faubion School, 2930 NE Dekum & others concerned about lead exposure. CONCERT & MOVIE IN THE PARK Details/registration: HUUN HUUR TU Street Location: K’unamokwst Park Lunches are free to youths 18 & younger, $4 communityenergyproject.org, 503.284.6827, Concert: 6:30pm: Matices Latin Band, x109 11 to adults Andean pan pipes, Cuban son & Latin jazz; movie: after dusk: “Beauty & the Beast” CHAMBER MUSIC Tuesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 6:30-9pm Wednesday, July 25, 6pm-7:30pm Details: portlandoregon.gov/parks/61921 TEXTILE TUESDAYS LEAD-SAFE HOME PROJECTS NORTHWEST Location: Cerimon House, 5131 NE Friday, July 13, 6:30pm WORKSHOP 23rdAve FERNHILL CONCERT SERIES: Location: Community Energy Project, 2900 SE Stark St SUMMER FESTIVAL Join other neighbors for camaraderie & SONNY HESS & LADY KAT craftiness. Bring a textile project you are This class is for anyone who is planning to ANDY AKIHO AT THE Location: Fernhill Park complete a small project that may involve ex- working on or observe others – as the group Veteran guitarist & vocalist Sonny Hess stitches, knits, quilts & crafts. It’s a simple posure to lead paint, such as sanding down ALBERTA ROSE teams with Lady Kat who, for the past six an old window frame, repurposing an older gathering of artful citizens. years, has performed at the Waterfront Blues Details: cerimonhouse.org door, or any other small construction project Festival. At Fernhill Park they’ll offer modern in an older home. Each qualified participant 12 Wednesdays-Sundays, through Sept 16, blues & soulful rhythm & blues. Food ven- receives a free kit of supplies. ISLE OF KLEZBOS 1-4pm dors available Details/registration: Details: Page 7 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS WING LUKE MUSEUM EXHIBIT communityenergyproject.org, 503.284.6827 OF ART OF JIMMY TSUTOMU Friday, July 13 x109 THE PORTLAND KLEZMER MIRIKITANI CONCERT & MOVIE IN THE PARK ALL STARS Location: Emerson Street House, 1006 NE Location: Wilshire Park Emerson St Concert: 6:30pm, Far Out West, rootsy funk 17 Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani was a fiercely & blues rock; movie: after dusk, “The Secret SCIENCE ON TAP independent Japanese American artist who Life of Pets” YES, I’M REALLY A DOCTOR: lost his family & friends to the US internment Details: portlandoregon.gov/parks/61921 camps during World War II & the Hiroshima HOW EQUITY ELUDES WOMEN bombing. This remarkable exhibition about IN MEDICINE AND SCIENCE his art & life is a poignant exploration of the lasting impacts of war & discrimination, & the healing power of creativity. 18 Details: emersonstreethouse.com/ Thursday, July 26, 6-9pm CHAMBER MUSIC currentexhibit/ LAST THURSDAY Location: Alberta Street, 15th-30th avenues NORTHWEST The iconic monthly festival is back – com- plete with street closure – the final Thurs- SUMMER FESTIVAL days in June, July & August. Musicians, Sunday, July 15, noon-4pm other performers, artists, artisans & food TANGO AND JAZZ AT CREATIVE PATH WALK vendors line Alberta Street. The brick & mortar restaurants &, of course, the galleries THE ALBERTA ROSE Location: Cerimon House, 5131 NE 23rd will be open. Ave Details: lastthurspdx.org, see Page 2 Cerimon House hosts a contemplative 20 labyrinth walk with a monthly theme. The Thursday, July 26 MORTIFIED PORTLAND 30-minute immersive indoor experience of CONCERT & MOVIE IN THE PARK Thursdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26 light, sound & walking meditation offers a Location: Alberta Park 21 CULLY FARMERS MARKET place for you to focus, unplug, & restore. Concert: 6:30pm, Joy Tribe, world-infused PATRICE PIKE Location: 5011 NE 42nd Ave This is a unique replica of a historic pattern funk; movie: after dusk, “Kubo & the Two Farmers market is back every Thursday from Reims, France. $10 suggested donation Strings” through September. Meet continuing & new Reservations/details: cerimonhouse.org Details: portlandoregon.gov/parks/61921 TREE FROGS vendors, enjoy entertainment, grab dinner Friday, July 20, 6:30 pm Friday, July 27, 6:30pm 25TH ANNIVERSARY with friends, connect with your community, FERNHILL CONCERT SERIES: buy fresh veggies, support local farms & arti- FERNHILL CONCERT SERIES: 25 sans, trade/sell your homegrown/handmade TRUJILLO THE SLANTS items at the Community Table. Location: Fernhill Park Location: Fernhill Park CHAMBER MUSIC Details: cullyfarmersmarket.org, facebook. A congregation of like-minded musicians & This all-Asian-American dance-rock band com/cullyfarmersmarket/ family come together & create a rock & roll made headlines last year thanks to a land- NORTHWEST ode to Chicano identity. Food vendors avail- mark US Supreme Court ruling that sup- Friday, July 6, 6:30pm able ported the group’s name. The U.S. Patent & SUMMER FESTIVAL FERNHILL CONCERT SERIES: Details: Page 7 Trademark Office had refused a trademark PORTLAND INTERFAITH GOSPEL to the group, citing the name as an offensive PROTÉGÉS TAKE THE STAGE AT CHOIR slur to people of Asian descent. The band’s Location: Fernhill Park representatives argued the meaning instead THE ALBERTA ROSE This community-based interfaith choir & refers to their perspective & is an attempt to nonprofit aims to inspire joy & unity through repurpose the term. Food vendors available traditional black gospel traditions that foster Details: Page 7 26 cross-cultural & cross-racial understanding & Friday July 27, 9-11pm connection. Food vendors available Saturday July 21, 9am-1pm Details: Page 7 MOONLIGHT PADDLE LEVITY GREAT SLOUGH CLEAN UP Location: Kelley Point Park, N Kelly Point CIRCUS FROM NEW ORLEANS Locations: Various Park Rd 31 The 9th annual trash-hauling extravaganza Under the cover of darkness hunt for SCIENCE ON TAP needs you in one of the council’s boats or beavers, owls & other nighttime creatures. AROUSED: The full moon (& council staff) will lead the way through the braided network of slough THE HISTORY OF HORMONES Community calendar items channels. Suitable for volunteers 14 years & AND HOW THEY CONTROL Admission to events is free unless otherwise noted. Priority is afforded older. $10/individual suggested donation Registration/details: columbiaslough.org/ JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING to local events sponsored by – or which benefit – local nonprofit events/event, volunteer@columbiaslough. organizations. Submit information to [email protected] by org, Susanne Raymond, susanne.raymond@ AlbertaRoseTheatre.com columbiaslough.org, 503-281-1132 503.764.4131 the 10th of the month preceding the event. 3000 NE Alberta