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OUT AND ABOUT This month, Kathy Eaton and Judy Nelson visit Northeast Portland’s Alberta Arts district, where they find Sarah Retzer holding her chicken Ruby at Retzer’s backyard chicken coop a few blocks from Alberta Street. PAGE 12

SWIFT QUEEN OF KENTON Garland Horner’s garden behind Mackin’s Auto Body is prime spot for viewing Vaux’s swifts. PAGE 15

TRUCKING FOR TRINITY Trinity Lutheran Church member NEW LEADERSHIP AT THE GROTTO Approaching KNOCKIN’ AROUND AT NECC Youth Jim Reidel rolls away recyclables as he pitches in with the its 90th anniversary, The Grotto has named Thomas volleyball is just one of the activities offered

church’s summer building renovation project. PAGE 7 Fullmer, left, as its new executive director. PAGE 9 at the Northeast Community Center. PAGE 21

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Cully Grove a year later. The empty dirt has been replace with a flourishing community garden. In February 2012, The Hollywood Star which range in purpose from safety to News published an article about the bikes to landscaping. In addition, there evolution of Cully Grove. At that time, are voluntary work parties once a month, developer and contractor Eli Spevak of when residents weed, clean or organize Orange Splot, LLC, still needed to pre-sell community areas such as the common enough homes to break ground. Shortly house and the tool shed. All of the property’s after publication the goal was reached, new fruit trees were planted during a work and construction began in May of 2012. The Cully Grove community is a party. After the work, they gather for a shared modern design of an old concept known lunch at the common house. as co-housing. A model initially developed Cully Grove has successfully worked in Denmark in the 1960s, co-housing through some challenging issues, such as communities are owned, developed whether cats and dogs be allowed to roam and managed by the residents. The outdoors. Not everyone agreed, however neighborhood design is intentional and they were able to reach a consensus, focuses on sharing spaces and resources, allowing outdoor cats and dogs on a leash. which also facilitate community Everybody tries to respect their neighbors relationships. but there is a system in place to help them “It is actually easier than I expected. resolve any conflicts. People seem to share the same kind of “Kids also feel empowered to work assumption that you should make things work out. They want to do that; they want issues out. They can resolve and find their to connect with people. It’s a great way to own solution,” Tobar stated about the live,” resident Nora Stern explained. younger community at Cully Grove, which Homes line most of the 2-acre lot’s almost outnumbers the adults. perimeter, facing central green space and Only one household has left since the the common house. The lower level of the move-in — Spevack and his family, who common house is used for community temporarily moved to Cambridge for ten gatherings while the upstairs guest rooms are months while Eli studied under the Loeb available for out-of-town visitors. Espaliered Fellowship with Harvard Business School fruit trees fill in the periphery, along with a of Design. When the family moved back in “food forest” at the property’s north end. The July of this year, Eli was quite pleased that Bella sez... food forest, planted during a resident work Cully Grove had established a functioning party, benefits all the members and is packed with edible fruit-trees including fig, peach, and self-sufficient homeowners plum, paw paw, jujube (also known as a association. In addition, they had Chinese date), persimmon, edible barberry, completed a lot of work on their personal chestnut and pear. yards and the community property. When There are no individual driveways, he left, some of the outdoor development simply a modest parking lot at the was still to be determined. “[It is] entrance. Sidewalks connect the homes awesome how much happened over the and meander past the 4,400-square-foot year,” Eli Spevak explained. community garden, communal fire pit and “It’s interesting,” Stern noted, “because open play space. Every home has its own you come into the community going, ‘Well backyard, a small front area and a side I just want to have my things.’ We are all yard to develop however the owners wish. kind of trained to have our own separate “It’s been like a little sanctuary for me. I feel like I leave town and come in stuff. I am already starting to see that we here, and it’s this whole secret garden,” are relaxing on that kind of thing. There is explained Abe Cohen, who moved into enough to go around.” Cully Grove in the summer of 2013, along If you are interested in learning more with most other residents. about Cully Grove or touring the property, All residents participate on a committee, check out their Web site: cullygrove.org. Yaaay Summer! HEIDI SETTLEMIER You can now visit OWNER/PRINCIPAL BROKER Postpone those four-wheeled worries until Alameda Realty on 3RD GENERATION FAMILY REALTOR the rains come and spend more time in the EASTSIDE SPECIALIST garden, less time in the car. We’re here if Facebook.com/Heidi Settlemier you need us. Twitter.com/Alameda_Realty Call 503 234- 2119 Hawthorne Auto Clinic, Inc. 4307 SE Hawthorne Blvd. The Results Company Portland OR 97215 www.hawthorneauto.com

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Family Pictures Presents employing heavy equipment in the center of James Madison Among points mentioned: the City of High School’s field to place drainage ditches for pipes to Portland acquired Dawson Park’s two-acre keep facilities safer for athletes. (Phill Colombo) site in 1921. Previously a cow pasture, THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER great track and field.” Lincoln, Cleveland, then a ball field and a touring stop for Roosevelt, Benson, and Grant high small traveling circuses, by the late 1940s, August 23rd & 24th schools have diligently raised money and Dawson Park was the African American installed new tracks and fields, Smith said. community’s unofficial public square, a VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE SCHEDULE PPS taxes of $5.2-million and a $700,000 space critical to political and social events, contribution from NIKE supported the final one where Robert F. Kennedy spoke and WWW.HOLLYWOODTHEATRE.ORG civil rights marches began and ended. phase of the construction—PPS’ portion 4122 NE SANDY BOULEVARD (503) 493-1128 coming from Construction Excise Tax The park later fell into disrepair. In 2007, revenues earmarked for capital projects. a Dawson Master Plan, developed with Smith also singled out Northeast United community input, envisioned restoration Soccer Club, Southeast Soccer Club, Foothills of the key gathering space. Improvements Soccer Club, Portland Timbers Army 107 were prioritized, including Urban Renewal Independent Supporters Trust, a major funded restoration of the Dawson Park gift from Marcia Randall and community Gazebo to salvage and restore the 120-year- fund-raising for their contributions to the old Hill Block Building cupola, once a remainder of the support. cornerstone of Albina’s commercial district. Securing more funding in 2011, the Trinity Lutheran renovation community provided input to Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and Portland The 124-year-old Trinity Lutheran Development Commission (PDC) on Church and School, 5520 N.E. making improvements promote better Killingsworth St., is undergoing a major park use and create a more inviting family facelift this summer with parishioners feel, highlighting the park’s deep cultural and volunteers, guided by four families and historical roots. A final design from a group called Laborers for Christ (LFC), which serves others, travels and by landscape architects 2.ink Studio meets new people. LFC has helped reflected these elements and completed complete more than 845 “building for improvements around the gazebo site eternity” projects. LFC families are living to make it a working performance space on campus in RVs all summer working with disabled access. during the week and worshiping with the PDC began managing construction AD-BES_HollywoodStar_AD 5/29/14 7:25 AM Page 1 congregation on weekends. in October 2013 to optimize minority- Church officials said the renovation is part – CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CHECK US OUT: WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO of a comprehensive plan to upgrade facilities and programming. Work began at the end of the school year with staff, teachers, parent volunteers, church members and members of the Parent Teachers Organization imagine yourself working for clean rivers . . . removing classroom materials and furniture before construction. Green Streets filter Trinity Lutheran’s Fellowship Hall will stormwater to be remodeled and expanded, noise levels protect our rivers reduced, storage increased, new floors and streams. and ceilings installed, existing bathrooms The city keeps refurbished and three new accessible Green Streets bathrooms added. Replacement of 1950’s working and windows and doors with 21st-century, energy efficient apertures will keep welcomes bills lower with plumbing and lighting your help. upgrades throughout. O Church president Chuck Kunert Please help quipped, “It’s an old-fashioned barn clear litter raising!” Kunert said other volunteers so stormwater would also step up to host a weekly can flow. potluck for everyone doing the work. P Thank you! Dawson Park grand reopening Become a Hundreds of neighbors, politicians and business executives packed the newly refurbished Dawson Park at North Green Street Steward Williams Avenue and Stanton Street to officially reopen the park after a 10-month 503-823-7740 renovation hiatus. Portland Parks & Recreation director Mike Abbaté served www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/GreenStreetStewards as MC, introducing a bevy of business WS 1427 8 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS AUGUST 2014 HSTAR DEVELOPMENT NEWS 10% off any service on Saturdays— certified contractors. PDC’s Interstate transforming reclaimed materials into Corridor Urban Renewal Area provided industrial chic tables, desks, cabinets, Call today for your appointment on Saturday! primary funding for the Park’s bookshelves and doors for the clinic. Object Excludes tires. 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If approved by tubing, according to Poe. voters, the bond will raise upwards of $68 “We want our new clinic to reflect our gotwindow dirty windows?washing million over the next ten years by continuing approach to therapy,” said Gramont, also current rates for parks development, $13 for a therapist at New Heights, “We don’t offer each $150,000 in assessed valuation. cookie-cutter therapy solutions; instead we According to Portland Parks & Recreation work with our patients to understand their Director Mike Abbaté, “We have a unique body and figure out the source of nationally recognized parks system because their pain and dysfunction. We’re paying of Portlanders’ dedication to stewardship,” the same attention to detail in this building, adding that a Parks Replacement and we’re excited to see it take shape.” Bond would fund aging playground Since 1997, New Heights Physical replacements, unsafe trail fixes, community Therapy Plus has delivered individualized swimming pool repairs, and other major evaluations and exercise programs repairs that currently lack funding, “...all designed specifically for a patient’s without increasing tax rates.” injury or condition. The clinic will Projects to be funded include St. Johns move to Northeast Glisan Street in late Community Center major maintenance, fall 2014. Information about building Kenton Park playground equipment renovation and industrial furnishings Commercial Residential Apartments Carpets replacement, Peninsula Park and Grant planned for the new clinic is located at newheightstherapy.com/glisan. 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Thomas Fullmer (left) is the new executive director of The Grotto. Servite Fr. Jack Topper, executive director since 1991, will remain at The Grotto serving as rector. (The Grotto) Cat shelter seeks once known as The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, will be observed on funds for repairs September 20 with a dinner and auction House of Dreams, a free-roam, no-kill at the Multnomah Athletic Club. At noon cat shelter in Northeast Portland, has September 21, Archbishop Alexander K. a crowd-funding campaign running Sample will preside at an anniversary through August 16 on Indiegogo to raise Mass in The Grotto plaza. funds for house repairs. Fullmer brings event management The non-profit organization’s board experience and non-profit leadership to hopes to raise $5,000 to replace old his new post. He directed many large- gutters and install a high-efficiency gas furnace that will reduce utility bills and scale events while working with Peter cut carbon emissions. The donation Jacobsen Productions, including two site, including a video by filmmaker Will major golf tournaments. Braden, is www.indiegogo.com/projects/ Fullmer’s work with non-profit no-kill-cat-shelter-needs-urgent-home- organizations included serving as board improvement. president of Michael Allen Harrison’s House of Dreams purchased its 1917 Snowman Foundation. He also was house in 2009 and has spent thousands business development director for the of hours repairing, remodeling and Total Development Center, a non-profit maintaining the structure that shelters 45 working with youth. cats, according to Dan Wheeler, a board Fullmer, a graduate of Jesuit High member. School and the University of Oregon, said The shelter, which operates with 85 he often visited the Grotto with his family volunteers of all ages, takes animals as a child. generally regarded as unadoptable but often finds homes for them. It also takes Fr. Topper, who arrived at The Grotto in old or sick cats, and it has a special area 1991, has seen many changes at the site. for feline leukemia-positive cats that The aging main plaza was restored and many shelters turn away. the parking lot was expanded under his leadership. New director joins The Grotto, He also oversaw the installation of plans for 90th anniversary new shrines in the Upper Gardens, development of a new welcome center playing The Grotto, which will mark its 90th and gift shop, construction of a visitor anniversary in September, has Portland complex and conference center and an native Thomas Fullmer as its new executive director. exterior elevator. Fullmer replaces Servite Friar Jack The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights Topper, who will remain as the spiritual has grown during Fr. Topper’s leadership leader and leader of religious ministries at and now welcomes 60,000 visitors to enjoy with YOUR the sanctuary, 8840 N.E. Skidmore St. the lights and music presented by regional The 90th anniversary of The Grotto, choirs. – Janet Goetze

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n always popular fun-filled street Northeast 42nd and 50th avenues, creating fire truck, vintage cars and a marching band. Business Association. “As always, we will fair, Fremont Fest, will take place a safe, fun-filled pedestrian mall with four Children should gather for the parade at the have a great line-up of children’s activities.” A Saturday August 2nd from 10 a.m. stages for live music, street vendors, food, parking lot of Beaumont Middle School, NE Six restaurants and bars will host the to 6 p.m. Admission is free. a pub crawl, entertainment and attractions 42nd & Fremont, starting at 9:30 a.m. pub crawl, O’Leary said. Passes for the The event will take place in Beaumont for children and adults. “This year we have put a huge effort into event are $10 each and may be purchased Village, on Northeast Fremont Street, which Fremont Fest opens with the lively Kid’s recruiting excellent street vendors, with at two Beaumont Business Association will be closed to traffic all day between and Pet Parade at 10 a.m. led by a Portland an emphasis on locally made products,” booths. The participating establishments said Nicole Whitesell, president, Beaumont will be running specials and have activities during the day. A children’s area also will be established. One business offering kids’ events from noon to 4 p.m. will be A Children’s Place book store, 4807 N.E. Fremont St., where writer Elizabeth Rusch and illustrator Mike Lawrence will launch their book, DOG DAYS 12 - 10pm daily Muddy Max: The Mystery of Marsh Creek. DOG DAYS 4941 NE Fremont For Fremont Fest information, schedule OGSALE!AYS and map: www.beaumontvillagepdx.com. DAugustSALE!D 5 & 6 Barrett Automotive AugustSALE! 5 & 6 August50% 2 & 3 off everythingAugust50% under 51 & the 62 tent! 4413 NE Fremont • 503-287-1352 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday off everything under the tent! 50% Fremont Veterinary Clinic Summer Clothingoff • Jewelry everything • Home under Decor the tent! 5055 NE Fremont SummerLinens •ClothingBaby Items • Jewelry • Holiday • Home • Cards Decor 503-282-0991 Linens • Baby Items • Holiday • Cards www.fremontvet.com Summer Clothing • Jewelry • Home Decor R. Preston Ross, DVM • Dale F. Siefert, DVM 4210 NE Fremont / 503-287-4440 Wendy E. Johnson, DVM • Lea J. Reis, DVM Linens • Baby Items • Holiday • Cards Eclectic Kitchen 4936 NE Fremont 971-998-9798 Constance N. White, DVM • Yvonne Roberts, DVM 4210 NE Fremont / 503-287-4440

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Photos by Judy Nelson Elise Scolnick and Donna Guardino stand in front of a mural on the side of Urban Pilates building on Alberta Street. The mural shows their images, painted in 2004. Former owner of Onda Gallery Allan Oliver is pictured in the upper left side of the colorful mural. (Photo illustration)

History information: Visit guardinogallery.com or Previously operated with no rules and call (503) 281-9048. regulations, the city wanted to require Alberta Street, with its storied past of permits for Last Thursday vendors. There gangs and gunshots, emerged as an arts Last Thursday was no real resolution to the problems district in the late 1990s when a local and concerns remained about liability, “Artists had no box to think outside of, realtor advertised a home in a crime- according to Scolnick. Some Alberta and it worked really well,” said Bridget ridden neighborhood later renamed residents observed that the June 2014 Last Bayer, who was hired in 2012 by Friends Alberta Arts District. A distinctive cultural Thursday closed down at 9 p.m. and was of Last Thursday. “It was easy to brand area, Alberta Street between Northeast not as rowdy or noisy as it had been in and market because it was comprised of 14th and Northeast 31st avenues transects past years. Others expressed that they’ve artists. Last Thursday got Alberta on the four Northeast Portland neighborhoods: seen a decline in the neighborhood focus King, Sabin, Vernon and Concordia. map. It was a no-brainer to grab hold of, on art at Last Thursday. “It’s not fun “Alberta Street consisted of a couple but problems developed.” anymore; it’s crowded and loud and feels of bars in the 1980s, and living in the BY KATHY EATON Art on Alberta’s goal was to bring buyers more like a frat party. Alberta Street Fair is neighborhood was problematic with [email protected] into the galleries whose owners hosted more organized and family-friendly,” said shootings, drug traffic and prostitution,” wine/cheese and meet-the-artist events Alberta resident Rachel Novak. said long-time resident Elise Scolnick. Galleries pop up on Alberta to attract visitors. Once food vendors, In 1993 Portland native artist and musicians and other entertainers came In 1996, Donna Guardino and her Alberta Main Street developer Roslyn Hill purchased property in, Last Thursday lost its focus on art, husband Sal bought the building where Woodlawn resident Sara Wittenberg was on Alberta, launching redevelopment of according to Elise Scolnick. they opened Guardino Gallery, 2939 named executive director of Alberta Main the blighted area by making it pedestrian Scolnick served on the board of Art N.E. Alberta St., recalling there was open Street (AMS), a nonprofit organization friendly and welcoming to visitors. In on Alberta and Alberta Street Fair and drug dealing on the street and neighbors created in September 2010 to foster 1997, she opened Roslyn’s Garden Coffee recalled a police incident in 2007 related thought they were crazy to remove the economic development. “Alberta Main House and Shades of Color Gallery, to drinking, public urination and parking bars from their windows. Last Thursday Street supports the whole district, not just ultimately buying and rehabbing a dozen issues that sparked city involvement. those who support us,” said Wittenberg. properties on Alberta. A handful of gallery spurred growth by encouraging folks to buy buildings and improve them to Based on a national model, AMS provides owners wanted Alberta to look different a forum for residents, property and open or rent to businesses. “Business from other streets, according to Donna business owners. According to Wittenberg, and property owners took risks to Guardino who said, “Roslyn Hill gave us in 2013, 85 new, full-time jobs were created improve Alberta,” she said, “but it took the spark with her distinctive building on Alberta Street. Statistics show that 97 community involvement to rebuild the designs, use of corrugated metal, iron and percent of Alberta Street businesses are neighborhood.” lots of colorful murals.” locally owned; 23 percent are minority- Cully resident and fiber artist Judee In 1993, Magnus Johannessen owned, and 43 percent are women-owned. Moonbeam, who leased space from purchased Rexall Rose, 2403 N.E. Alberta In addition to sponsoring monthly St., and leased affordable living space Guardino, tagged “Art in Alberta on Last stakeholder mixers at local restaurants for upstairs to artists, hoping to retain them. Thursday,” according to Guardino. Last those who live and work on Alberta Street, According to Thomas Robinson, in 1997 Thursday opened in May 1997 with seven AMS hosts the annual Alberta Street Fair, Rexall Rose opened as a bicycle and destination art spots. Guardino and Allan an event that attracts approximately 20,000 pedestrian-friendly sidewalk cafe on a Oliver of Onda Gallery pushed other gallery visitors to a 20-block area. street that was considered so dangerous, owners on Alberta Street to remain open Almost 300 vendors in three categories Willamette Week refused to deliver late to encourage business. For several (retail, nonprofit and food) have newspapers to it. According to Robinson, years, Oliver and Guardino alternated registered for the 17th annual Alberta within a decade, almost all of the African presidency of Art in Alberta. Referring to Street Fair, to take place August 9th from American-owned bars and stores would herself as one of the tribal elders, Guardino, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. In addition to three succumb to high rents and gentrification. now age 71, is content to relinquish stages of music on Alberta Street at leadership to the next generation of Alberta Alberta Main Street executive director Sarah Wittenberg For more information: Visit http:// holds a prototype of a metal sculpture designed by Ivan Northeast 11th, 21st and 29th avenues, historicphotoarchive.com/mcm/ leaders, confident that they’ll find their McLean. The finished sculpture will be posted at the this year’s event will include a kid stage Lecture.html. own way as she did in the 1990s. For more gateways to Alberta Arts District. at Northeast 18th Avenue. AMS added AUGUST 2014 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 13 HSTAR OUT AND ABOUT

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Thursday, August 7 LAVOY Post-Byrne alt-pop sound 7 p.m. · Free · All ages welcome Illustrator Aaron Voronoff Trotter holds Tuesday, August 12 his great aunt Ethel’s 1910 ink pen to An Opportunity complete sketches RACE TALKS for Dialogue he’s working on for the Oregon Wine Country Race Relations and deck, available this Community Policing month at Saturday Market and shops on sponsored by Alberta Street. City of Portland’s (Police) Citizens’ Review Committee “Play in the Street” for all ages, featuring Trotter, who was influenced by the etchings garden. The consultant suggested that the bike polo instruction and play, yoga and of artist Albrecht Durer, and William Morris 40-foot cherry tree would provide shade for 6 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. event fitness and field day events to be held of the Arts and Crafts movement. The card a chicken coop, which inspired Retzer to Free · All ages welcome decks he makes are printed locally and purchase three chickens. Since then, Retzer between Northeast 10th and Northeast Thursday, August 14 11th avenues. Two beer gardens located available for purchase at Saturday Market said, “an addiction to the breed took over.” at the main stage (Northeast 11th Avenue) and other businesses on Alberta Street. “Chickens are pure entertainment,” said Freak Mountain and acoustical stage (Northeast 29th “It’s about art,” said Trotter. “Even if you Retzer, who doesn’t own a television set. Avenue) will close at 9:30 p.m. For more don’t play them, you can still hold them Retzer, an engineer, has been on a spiritual Ramblers information: Visit albertamainst.org. in your hands and shuffle the deck.” For path for the past five years. Approximately a Hiltop rock more information: Visit aarontrotter.com. year ago, she began training as a practitioner of 7 p.m. · Free · All ages welcome Printing in Portland Neshamah Healing. “Blending ancient healing practices from Asia and India, practitioners Bitch Media, publisher of Bitch Residential life in Alberta Arts Thursday, August 21 (of Neshamah Healing) provide gentle yet Magazine: Feminist Response to Pop Neighborhood diversity is the reason LIMITED-EDITION powerful energy to restore and rejuvenate, Culture, has its office at 4930 N.E. 29th many Alberta residents moved to the creating a greater sense of well-being,” said BEER TASTING Ave. By email, co-founder Andi Zeisler district and a strong sense of community FEATURING Retzer. For more information: Send an e-mail : said, “We picked the Alberta District is why they stayed, according to Elise to [email protected] or call (503) 929-4632. BLUEBERRY more than eight years ago because it was Scolnick. The planning consultant moved to Alberta in 1979 over the objections of One of Retzer’s neighbors, Rachel Novak CREAM ALE vibrant, diverse location that felt more like and her husband moved to Portland seven a neighborhood than a downtown office several realtors who tried to discourage 5 p.m. ‘til the beer is gone her, a single parent with a six-year-old years ago from New York City. Familiar with space ever would. We’ve never regretted the the Alberta Arts District because they’d stayed Courtyard Restaurant · 21 & over decision. I feel like it’s given Bitch Media a daughter, from relocating from the Irvington neighborhood. Scolnick bought with family who lived in the neighborhood, Thursday, August 21 chance to become part of a community of the Novaks bought a home here. small-business owners who truly support an Alberta home for $30,500, invested in the neighborhood, and worked hard to They enjoy living near restaurants and one another and have a stake in the future The Low Bones improve it. Although her daughter left shops, with access to Zoom Care located Americana of the area.” Zeisler is co-founder and when she was 18, she’s since returned to two blocks from their home. Because editorial/creative director of Bitch Media. 7 p.m. · Free · All ages welcome live in Alberta with her husband and family. their son loves grilled-cheese sandwiches, For more information: Visit bitchmedia.org. Canadian-born Alberta resident Sarah they often eat at Bunk, 2017 N.E. Alberta Monday, August 25 Retzer, who’s lived here since 2006 said, St. Novak’s favorite stores include Gallery in a box “Portland is the first place that feels like Tumbleweed, 1812 N.E. Alberta St., for History Pub Using his Great Aunt Ethel’s 1910 ink home.” While looking for a home in the clothes; and Red Sail, 1723 N.E. Alberta Workers in the Wine Industry: pen, illustrator Aaron Voronoff Trotter Alberta Arts District, she drove down the St., for gifts and accessories. Novak embellishes and crosshatches details from street and spotted Spank! Hair Studio, frequents nearby Tula Gluten Free Bakery Stories of the Labor that Supports One sketches he made on-site in Portland and 1433 N.E. Alberta St., recalling “The very Cafe, 4943 N.E. Martin Luther King, Jr. of Oregon’s Most Successful Industries other places. Trotter is descended from a diverse neighborhood was funky and fun, Blvd., where she buys smoothies, as well 6 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. event as savory and sweet baked goods. long line of painters and potters and took not like anything I’d ever seen.” Free · All ages welcome Voronoff as his middle name to identify his After buying a one-room schoolhouse artistic roots. His studio at 1627 N.E. Alberta built in 1906 with a big back yard, Retzer Correction Thursday, August 28 St. is located around the corner from the later hired a gardening consultant to deal Bridge City Mercantile, 4759 N.E. Fremont apartment he leases from the same landlord. with “the blueberry and weed disaster in St., was incorrectly listed as Bridgetown BRAD CREEL “I’m drawn to angles and lines,” said the back yard” and planted a vegetable Mercantile in last month’s column. and the REEL DEEL Lava lamp country 7 p.m. · Free · All ages welcome NEW! 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By Janet Goetze For the Hollywood Star News Swift information Kenton’s Garland Horner may join a team At first, Garland Horner thought she saw counting Vaux’s swifts on the West Coast. The bats circling the old Mackin’s Auto Body coordinator is Larry Schwitters, leschwitters@ chimney off North Denver Avenue. Then me.com, who seeks volunteers to count birds at she realized they were very small birds. As several sites. the sun began to set, the birds formed a long A camera inside Wagner Elementary School funnel and slipped into the yellow chimney. chimney in Monroe, Washington, shows Horner operated Insulated Windows Vaux’s swifts during fall migration August to Corp. with her husband, Jim, for about 35 September: wildearth.tv/cam/vauxs-swifts or years in a shop just north of Mackin’s. She http://embed.wildearth.tv:8080/cam/vau- never noticed the birds during those years, swift-01.stream?aspectratio=16:9 when she left at the end of the day for their Garland Vaux’s swifts have clustered in chimneys in Alameda neighborhood home. However, Horner wants Kenton, Chapman School, Mount Tabor some Kenton residents say they have to increase structures, old Oregon City High School complex observed the swifts for about 40 years. educational and a Camas, Washington, building. Agate Hall Three years ago, the Horners moved into programs on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene an apartment over the shop after turning for migrating Vaux’s swifts. also has large numbers of birds but often needs the business over to their daughter and She views volunteers to count them. son-in-law. From the apartment’s back them from deck with a clear view of the chimney, her deck as Horner realized the birds weren’t bats. they shelter indicate that birds aren’t likely to gather at night in the inside a chimney heated by high daytime “I was sure they were swifts,” she Mackin’s Auto said. She called the Audubon Society of Body chimney, temperatures. If days are cool, they gather Portland and learned they were Vaux’s in background. in the chimney at night for mutual body swifts, named for the 19th-century (Janet Goetze) warmth and to avoid wind and rain. Cool American scientist William Sansom Vaux nights bring higher counts to individual (pronounced vox), one of the original hollow trees in old growth forests, their said Larson, noting Portland Audubon chimneys, but hot temperatures seem to members of the American Association for natural habitat. distributes flyers to educate people about drive down numbers, Schwitters said. the Advancement of Science. The species “My goal this year is to have more Vaux’s swifts and to encourage owners not More than once, Horner has spotted is separate from the larger chimney swifts, programs for educating people about the to cap chimneys that the birds may use. crows and a red-tailed hawk sitting on the which live in eastern states. swifts,” Horner said. Schwitters, who would welcome more edge of Mackin’s chimney, ready to snack Horner, now known as “The Swift Queen She also has been invited to join a Oregon counters for spring and fall on a swift as it emerges in the morning. of Kenton,” learned more about the small team counting Vaux’s swifts along North migrations for his Swift Watch project, “I hoot and holler when I see the crows,” birds, developed a Facebook page and America’s West Coast during spring and said records compiled since 2000 don’t yet she said. “The red-tailed hawk also will go invited school groups and local business fall migrations. That program is headed by indicate whether the Vaux’s numbers are after the crows, then he has to deal with employees to her deck to watch them. Larry Schwitters, a retired biology teacher diminishing or staying the same. me. We feel very fortunate that we can sit She hosts a soiree for Kenton business in Issaquah, Washington, and backed However, he said, the records do here and watch the swifts.” women during the fall migration when the by the Washington Department of Fish birds, measuring 4 to 5 inches long, head & Wildlife and three Audubon Society south to Mexico and continue as far as chapters in Northwest Washington: Venezuela. Pilchuk, Eastside and Seattle. 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You store was packed with customers buying can also purchase T-shirts, sweatshirts ground round, T-bone steaks, pork chops, and baseball caps with the Gartner’s logo. cured ham, cured bacon, ribs of all sorts, According to Yost, Gartner’s employs frankfurters, wieners, bratwurst, chicken between 35 and 40 people during the this, and chicken that. Things moved fast, summer. A lot of them have been working but in an orderly fashion. All you had to at Gartner’s for more than ten years. But do was take a number and wait for it to the company does have several younger appear on the electronic reader board. I workers who earn money during the think that only twenty seconds went by summer for college. before mine came up. That’s because an “We have a full kitchen,” said Yost. “We army of Gartner employees were at the make almost 50 varieties of sausage in ready behind the counter to fill each order house – with game season all combined. All A large, helpful staff keeps in a surprisingly polite and eager manner. of the sausages are handmade with natural “It might look overwhelming when you things moving casings, and no artificial smoke is used. at Gartner’s walk in for the first time,” explained Jerry Hunters can bring in their game and we Country Yost, “but we have twenty people at the will process it. The same with farm-raised Meat Market. counter. So they go through the numbers (James Bash) animals: beef and pork. We do sell grass- pretty fast.” fed ground beef. We do a lot of poultry: Yost would know a thing or two. He’s marinated chicken breasts, thighs, butt- The True Measure of Success is Customer Satisfaction! been the general manager of Gartner’s rubbed chickens and stuffed game-hens. We for the past seven years, and his career do fresh turkeys for Thanksgiving, too.” there has stretched back 30 years when he Committed to excellent service and the achievement of YOUR goals! Gartner’s offers two parking lots: one started as a member of the cleanup crew. in front and one in back of the store. That means that Yost worked with But during holidays like Thanksgiving If you or someone you know would like a the founder of the meat market, Jack and Christmas, things can get so busy refreshing & enthusiastic approach to real estate, Gartner. Gartner was born in Portland in that they use a parking patrol to help please contact me. 1927 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war, he honed his customers find a parking space. Because meat-cutting skills at several groceries of its size and volume of business, Lenore LaTour, Real Estate Broker Gartner’s may be the largest retail meat before opening Gartner’s Country Meat Direct 503-497-5332 | Mobile 503-888-8576 Market in 1959. He added his father, Hans, market west of the Mississippi. [email protected] | www.lenorelatour.com and his mother, Frieda, to the company “We are one of the few places that still www.facebook.com/LaTourRealEstate the next year. Hans had been trained in offer hanging beef,” noted Yost. “If you Germany as a master sausage maker, and want to buy half a beef or a hind quarter his old-world recipes and techniques are or a front quarter, we’ll cut it to your still in use at Gartner’s today. specifications. It’s a dying art, but we have Windermere Cronin & Caplan Realty Group, Inc. In 1965, Jack Gartner brought in kept it going.” 825 NE Multnomah St., #120 | Portland, OR 97232 | 503-284-7755 Jerry Minor as a partner, and Gartner’s Although it is located on a stretch of continued to thrive. They gradually highway that makes it look like an island, phased out their duties and transferred Gartner’s maintains strong support of its the ownership to Jack’s daughter, Sheri Northeast Portland neighbors by supporting Gartner Puppo, and Jerry’s son, Rick the Madison High School baseball, Little A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR YOU! Minor, well before Jack passed away League, local schools, churches, the Sam in 2009. Through Puppo and Minor, Barlow High School Equestrian Team An independent, Non-Proﬁt Organization the legacy of their parents has not and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. diminished, because of the business’s Community involvement is certainly emphasis on high-quality products and one of the many reasons that Gartner’s is customer service. so popular. For more information, visit Gartner’s is a retail-only shop. That is, it gartnersmeats.com.

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Events are listed in the order in which they will take place, followed by ongoing and upcoming events. To be considered for inclusion, entries must be submitted Calendar by e-mail to [email protected] by the 15th of the prior month. AUGUST 2014 If possible, follow the format used in the calendar. Sale to aid Haitians (503) 988-5362. Second floor, George R. White Library Aug. 1 and 2. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Concordia University, 2800 N.E. Liberty St. The Haitian Project’s annual garage sale with furniture, Learn to stay calm for interviews household items, books, clothing, toys, sporting goods, craft items and more. Madeleine Church parish hall, Northeast Aug. 5, 6-7 p.m. Learn effective ways to calm your nerves 24th Avenue between Siskiyou and Klickitat streets. before a job interview so that you can respond confidently. This workshop gives tips to help prepare for tough Textiles, stoneware in exhibit questions head-on. Free. Registration required: (503) 988- Aug. 1. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Continues to Aug. 26. Main 5234. Hollywood library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. gallery artists are Sidnee Snell, a textile artist who uses photo manipulation and stitching to create fabric Kerns to gather for ‘Night Out’ paintings, and Deborah Unger, who carves figurative Aug. 5. 6 p.m. until dark. The Kerns Neighborhood sculpture from basswood, dresses the figures in clothing Association’s annual picnic on National Night Out. Hot she sews then places them in structures. The feature dogs provided by the association, neighborhood business area includes work from painter William Hernandez of exhibits, live music, raffle, silent auction. Information: Peru and Mary Moore, a figurative sculptor working in www.kernspdx.org. Oregon Park, Northeast 30th Avenue stoneware. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. to William and Oregon Street. 6 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hernandez’s Sunday. (503) 281-9048. www.guardinogallery.com. painting, Library plans origami event Guardino Gallery, 2939 N.E. Alberta St. “Alberta Aug. 6. 4-5:30 p.m. Use origami to fold fish, whales, Park,” is part shrimp, clams, sharks and more water creatures. Later, Artist creates local portraits of an exhibit catch them with a fishing pole made from a chopstick Aug. 1-31. Building times vary. Photographer and at Guardino Gallery. and magnet. Free. (503) 988-5370. Kenton library, painter Gila Lane will show her work, including portraits 8336 N. Denver Ave. of Portland people. www.necommunitycenter.org. (503) and 3-on-3 soccer tournament. Events from Gay to 284-3377. Lobby of Northeast Community Center, Concordia to host poet laureate Play takes off with time capsule Concord avenues; pre-registered soccer for all ages 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. Aug. 2. 7 p.m. Peter Sears, Oregon’s seventh poet Aug. 7. 7:30 p.m. Continues 7:30 p.m. Thursday- between Denver and Concord avenues on Killingsworth laureate, will read from his new collection, “Small Talk,” Sunday until Aug. 15. Evan Johnson performs in his Street. Information: www.overlookvillagepdx.com. from Lynx House Press. The poet laureate fosters the Milepost5 to show art solo play, “Pansy,” directed by Ben Randle. In modern art of poetry, encourages literacy and learning, and Aug. 1. 6-9 p.m. Opening reception for artwork of San Francisco, a time capsule is found in a basement. Kimberly Bookman, “Art of Darkness (and Light),” and Graphic novel features Muddy Max addresses issues relating to humanities and heritage. Tickets $15. (971) 223-9032. postfivetheatre.org. Post5 photographer Dakota Cross, “A Dream As Memory.” Aug. 2. Noon to 4 p.m. Dig in tubs of mud or shoot squirt Free. George R. White Library at Concordia University, Theatre’s Black Box Theatre, 850 N.E. 81st Ave. #122. Continues to Aug. 30. Free viewing. Milepost5 Galleries, guns at the book launch of “Muddy Max: The Mystery of 2811 N.E. Holman St. 850 N.E. 81st Ave. Marsh Creek,” a graphic novel by award-winning Portland Celebrate ‘64 Civil Rights Act Show reveals discards as art writer Elizabeth Rusch and illustrator Mike Lawrence. Aug. 8. 6 p.m. A reception for artists who use discarded Music slated for Fremont Fest The book, for ages 7 to 12, is inspired by the muddy Aug. 2. 5-9 p.m. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the impact of the “I Have a objects from Metro’s Central Transfer Station The GLEAN Aug. 2. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The 28th annual Fremont Fest trails of Forest Park. Slime-covered superhero Max Dream” speech at the “Taste of the Dream.” Music by Linda exhibit includes Northeast artists Sarah Bernstein will include four stages with live music, a pub crawl with six and his tech-savvy sidekick follow action in the weird restaurants offering specials, and other businesses opening Hornbuckle N’ Touch, Javier Nero, The Brown Sisters, plus and Michelle Liccardo. A “Waste Not” exhibit features and muddy world of Marsh Creek. (503) 284-8294. their doors Fremont Street is closed from 42nd to 50th food and beverages. Booths displaying community products paintings by Natalie Sept, who spent time observing achildrensplacebookstore.com. A Children’s Place avenues. Kids and Pet Parade line-up is at 9:30 a.m. in and services. Free. Organized by N/NE Business Association employees at the transfer station. Free. www.oregonmetro. Bookstore, 4807 N.E. Fremont St. the Beaumont Middle School parking lot off 42nd avenue (NNEBA). www.NNEBAportland.org. Vacant lot at Northeast gov/news/art-exhibits. Disjecta Contemporary Art Center and Nisus Gallery, 8371 N. Interstate Ave. Parade takes off at 9:55 a.m. with a band and fire truck. Library offers iPad instruction Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Alberta Street. Overlook fair to include soccer Aug. 2 and 9. 1-3 p.m. In this two-session course, learn ‘Dream Run’ to benefit youth Play celebrates life after 65 Aug. 2. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Kick It Up!” the Overlook to use your iPad. Learn the basic layout, settings, apps Aug. 3. 6 a.m. to noon The MLK Dream Run benefits Aug. 8, 9, 15, 16. 7:30 p.m. In her one-woman show, Village Business Association street fair on North and more. Bring your fully charged iPad. Free. Pre- youth development and empowerment. Fees: $32.50 “Medicarefully - Fabulous!” Wendy Westerwelle explores Killingsworth Street, including live music, dog costume registration required in the library or (503) 988-5391. for 5K, $43 for 10K and $53 for 15K. runsignup.com/ aging, faith, friendships, recovery and celebrates life contest, classic car show, discounts at local businesses Hollywood library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. Race/OR/Portland/MLKDreamRun. 4943 N.E. Martin after 65. Tickets $15-$35. Information: (503) 239- Luther King Jr. Blvd. 5919 or www.tripro.org. The Sanctuary @ Sandy Plaza, 1785 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Summer festival to include jazz sponsored by Aug. 3. 4-7 p.m. “Summer in the City” is an outdoor Food Project to collect filled bags festival with a book sale, barbeque and children’s Aug. 9. Daytime. Pick-up day for the Portland Food games. A Native American blessing of the city will be Project’s One Green Bag@a Time. Green bag donors fill offered and jazz/gospel music will be presented by Ron the bags and place them on the porch, where they are Steen, Marilyn Keller, Kevin Dietz and George Mitchell. picked up and taken to a local pantry. To help reduce Free. Information: (503) 288-6174. www.augustana.org. hunger and fill a bag, call (503) 775-2110 or info@ Augustana Lutheran Church, 2710 N.E. 14th Ave. portlandfoodproject.org. Campers to explore via transit Alberta fair to include music, yoga Aug. 4-9. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Campers ages 10 to 17, Aug. 9. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Alberta Street Fair includes with motto “No child left inside,” use mass transit to dancing and music on three stages, unique products explore downtown fountains, trails and other sites. Cool and crafts from 300 vendors, food and beverages, off at the end of each day with a swim in the pool. yoga, bike polo and field day activities. Fourth annual $224 members, $280 non-members; scholarships children’s parade line-up at 10:30 a.m. at Alberta Coop available. Pre-register: (503) 284-3377 or www. parking lot at Northeast 15th Avenue; parade starts at necommunitycenter.org. Northeast Community Center, 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. 11 a.m. albertamainst.org/whats-happening/street-fair/ kids/. Bike or public transit suggested. Extra bike parking Kids to hear stories at Concordia available. Donation of $2 suggested, to keep a vibrant Aug. 5 and 21. 10-10:30 a.m. Hear stories and sing fair, in booth at 1722 N.E. Alberta St. Fair extends from songs with an Albina library librarian. Free. Information: Northeast 11th to 30th avenues. KOOL KAMP! Summer Ice Skating Camp for kids 6-12 yrs Lloyd Center Ice Rink Weekly Classes through August 29 • Mon - Fri: 8am -5:30pm 953 Lloyd Center Each day is ﬁlled with fun activities! Before and after care available! 503-288-6073 1 week $219 • 4 Weeks $795 • Deposit $50 • Online Sign ups! www.lloydcenterice.com AUGUST 2014 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 19 Kids to join in ‘Puppet Palooza’ children age 3 or older to reduce stress, gain balance, Center to show ‘Budapest Hotel’ Cartoonist to visit Green Bean Aug. 9. noon to 5 p.m. “A Puppet Palooza,” where get limber and enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep. Free for Aug. 22. 1 p.m. “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” with Aug. 30. 2 p.m. Cartoonist Matthew Holm will answer kids can make puppets from recycled materials then members; non-member summer rate of $5 adults, $3 Ralph Fiennes, includes the adventures of Gustave H., a questions about his graphic novels, including “Squish #6: perform at the Green Bean Puppet Theater during Alberta youth. Scholarships available. Pre-register: (503) 284- legendary European hotel concierge, and Zero Moustafa, Fear the Amoeba,” and contributions to “Comics Squad: 3377 or www.necommunity center.org. NE Community Street Fair. Free. Information: (503) 954-2354. www. a lobby boy who becomes his trusted friend. $1 donation Recess.” He will lead a drawing activity with children. Free. Center, 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. greenbeanbookspdx.com. On the deck at Green Bean suggested. Information: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Information: (503) 954-2354. www.greenbeanbookspdx. Books, 1600 N.E. Alberta St. Class to offer first aid skills Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. org. Green Bean Books, 1600 N.E. Alberta St. Blues fest honors Janice Scroggins Aug. 16. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Become Red Cross certified in Storyteller to reveal nature tales ONGOING Aug. 9. noon to 8 p.m. Concordia University and The first aid, learning basic life-saving skills, first-aid emergency Aug. 23. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Storyteller Anne Rutherford Original Halibut’s restaurant present a family-friendly blues measures and how to use an automated external defibrillator Book store slates live music tells stories about how early people made sense of music festival dedicated to the legacy of the late Grammy- (AED). Includes infant, child and adult methods. $45 Aug. 1. 10:30 a.m. Live music with Micah and Me, volcanoes, thunderstorms and things falling from the sky. nominated, Portland musician Janice Scroggins. The members, $65 non-members. Pre-registration required: continues on Thursdays. Free. (503) 284-8294. www. musicians include Norman Sylvester, the Linda Hornbuckle (503) 284-3377. www.necommunitycenter.org. NE Free. (503) 988-5362. Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. achildrensplacebookstore.com. A Children’s Place Book Band with Reggie Houston & Richard Arnold, Jim Mesi Community Center, 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. ‘Makers’ Fair’ set on 42nd Avenue Store, 4807 N.E. Fremont St. Band, Lloyd Jones Trio, Kevin Selfe & the Tornados, Jim St. Charles plans reunion Aug. 23. Noon to 6 p.m. During the 42nd Avenue Wallace and The Strange Tones. Food vendors also. Free Exercise aids arthritic joints Makers’ Faire, meet business owners and staff who make music. Amphitheater on the alcohol-free campus green, Aug. 16. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. All alumni reunion, St. Charles Aug. 4 and 6. 11 a.m. to noon. Continues Mondays Concordia University, 2900 N.E. Rosa Parks Way. School, with mass at 5 p.m., party at 6 p.m. Food, music, goods or provide services along 42nd Avenue. Tours, and Wednesdays. Arthritis Foundation exercise program meet friends and view archives. $20 by Aug. 8, $30 at the classes, contests, giveaways and tastings will be offered. to promote joint flexibility, muscle strength, coordination Event to feature Mexican rope skills door. Register at www.stcharlespdx.org or on Facebook Live music will include James Clem’s country tunes from and cardiovascular conditioning. $1 donation suggested. Aug. 9. 4-5 p.m. The Mendoza family presents traditional www.facebook.com/stcharlespdx or office (503) 281- noon to 2 p.m. and the Brassroots Movement band from Information: (503) 288-8303, Hollywood Senior Center, rope maneuvers of Mexican cowboys, wearing traditional 6461. St. Charles School, 4310 N.E. 42nd Ave. 2-4 p.m. Businesses along Northeast 42nd Avenue near 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. clothing. They also perform ballet folklorico in traditional Montavilla to stage jazz festival Alberta Street. dress. Free. (503) 988-5386. Gregory Heights library, Training system dispels stress 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Aug. 16 and 17. 2-11 p.m. Doors open 1 p.m. each Kids to tinker at library Aug. 5. 6:30 p.m. Continues Tuesdays. Recovery day. The inaugural Montavilla Jazz Festival, presented by Aug. 23. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Kids may join Tinker Camp International, a non-profit Cognitive Behavioral Training Film features Jersey rockers Montavilla Neighborhood Association and curated by the to imagine, design and create an arcade game using system, to help cope with symptoms of anxiety, Portland Jazz Composers’ Ensemble. Saturday headliners Aug. 9. 9:30 p.m. “Rye Coalition: The Story of the Hard cardboard, recycled materials and electronic components depression, stress, anger, sleeplessness, nervous are Blue Cranes. Sunday headliners are George Colligan’s Luck 5,” a documentary about a 1990s New Jersey rock such as LED lights and motors. Free. (503) 988-5386. imbalance and other mental health issues. Information: Theoretical Plants. One-day pass $10-$25 available only band of best friends who seemed to be on the way up Gregory Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. (503) 810-2789, www.recoveryinternational.org and at the door. Information: montavillajazzfest.com. Post5 when everything imploded. Q&A with director Jenni Matz. www.selfhelptools.org. Free-will offering. St. Michael & All Theatre at Milepost 5, 850 N.E. 81st Ave. Tickets $8. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Stories to inspire dioramas Angels Episcopal Church, 1704 N.E. 43rd Ave., between Center to celebrate Medicare Church offers healing service Aug. 23. 2 p.m. Diorama Day will include craft supplies Sandy and Broadway. to create a miniature scene, inspired by a book or story. Aug. 10. 2:30-5 p.m. Celebrate the 49th birthdays Aug. 16. 5:30 p.m. A contemplative service of healing and Story time set for Thursdays wholeness with music in the Taize tradition. Free-will offering. Free but registration required because of limited space: of Medicare and Medicaid with birthday cake. Hear Aug. 7. 10:30 a.m. Story time every Thursday. Free. (503) Dr. Paul Gorman from OHSU and state Rep. Jennifer Information: www.westprespdx.org. (503) 287-1289. (503) 954-2354. www.greenbeanbookspdx.com. Green 284-8294. www.achildrensplacebookstore.com. A Children’s Williamson outline how to keep the benefits strong. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1624 N.E. Hancock St. Bean Books, 1600 N.E. Alberta St. Place Book Store, 4807 N.E. Fremont St. – Janet Goetze Free. Information: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Forum slated for recently bereaved Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Oregon Woodshop Writers give reading Aug. 19, 7 p.m. A local writing collective known as Aug. 26. 11 a.m. to noon. Trained hospice staff will Library to aid in job searches The Oregon Woodshop Writers will read from their new lead a forum, for the recently bereaved, titled “Seven Aug. 11 and 25. 1-5 p.m. A job seeker’s laboratory anthology, “Why in the Road: Forgive, Forget, Regrets.” The Strategies: Coping with the Recent Death of a Loved One.” gives help filing for unemployment, updating a resume, anthology includes humorous and emotional personal It offers suggestions on how to cope during the weeks and applying for a job. Bring a laptop or use library essays, poems and short fiction. Contributing authors are months following a death plus information on additional computers. Free. Reservations required: (503) 988- Corky Bentwood, Jaimie Caulley, Kathy Eaton, Dave King, resources available in the community. Free. Registration 4810. North Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. Shirley Lewton, Susan MacMillan, Catherine Magdalena, is suggested with Anne Kister, (503) 215-4636 or anne. Kerry McPherson, Mark Robben and June Selis. Free. Healthy eating fair targets seniors [email protected]. Providence Portland Medical Center, Broadway Books, 1714 N.E. Broadway. (503) 284-1726, Cancer Center Room C, 4805 N.E. Glisan St. Aug. 11. 2-5 p.m. A Healthy Eating Resource Fair, for [email protected], www.broadwaybooks.net. people 55 and older, will include cooking demonstrations using fresh foods, information on the local Meals on Try out devices for low vision Wheels program and the Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Aug. 19. 10-11 a.m. Learn about devices to assist Program. Eligible low-income attendees may get pre- individuals with low vision. Demonstrations and devices printed checks to buy fresh produce. Free. (503) 288- available to try out. Free. Registration required: (503) 8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. County offers aid for ‘Clean Slate’ Read about snake, orchestra pit Aug. 12. 6-6:45 p.m. Need a fresh start? Project Clean Aug. 19. 11 a.m. Portland author-illustrator Johanna Slate introduces resources and services for those with Wright has a release party for her new picture book, “The suspended driver’s licenses for unpaid fines, minor Orchestra Pit,” about a befuddled but endearing snake criminal convictions or other records with Multnomah who wanders into the wrong pit — the orchestra pit. The County. The project is endorsed by the Multnomah County snake interacts with instruments, musicians and conductor, District Attorney’s office, Multnomah County Public causing general chaos. Music and snacks provided. Free. Defender office, Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (503) 954-2354. www.greenbeanbookspdx.com. Green and the Independent Development Enterprise Alliance. Bean Books, 1600 N.E. Alberta St. Free. Information: (503) 988-5394. North Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. Musicians to present world music Aug. 19. 6-7 p.m. Indalo Wind, Jacob and Eric Walter, Bike journey inspires writer offer an acoustic blend of folk, blues, classical and jazz Aug. 12. 7 p.m. Author Brian Benson will read from music, with a dash of poetry from around the world. his book, “Going Somewhere: A Bicycle Journey Across Free. Information: (503) 988-5362. Albina library, America.” A native of Wisconsin’s Northwoods, Benson 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. met a young woman who daydreamed of bicycling Friday, August 15th across the United States. They left the Midwest, heading 6 p.m. ‘til dark Somewhere West, winding up in Portland. Free reading. (503) 284-1726. www.broadwaybooks.net. Broadway Laurelhurst Park, Books, 1714 N.E. Broadway. Kids’ program features fun songs Annex Aug. 14. 4-4:45 p.m. Entertainer Courtney Campbell presents programs for families and children 3-8 years Music by V’Chaverim old, including songs “Toast,” “Jenny Has a Dog,” “The Songs in the Key of J: Jewish, Camel with a Runny Nose” and one with the lyrics: “Billy Accepting New Patients: Bradley bakes bread badly; Billy’s brother Ben bakes infants, toddlers, children and adolescents. Jazz and Jypsy bread better....” Free. (503) 988-5386. Gregory Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. 3839 NE Tillamook St Bring a picnic and enjoy! Reptiles to visit library Phone: 503-288-5891 Aug. 14. 4-5 p.m. Families may join Richard Ritchey, the www.hcdpdx.com Reptile Man, to meet his crew of snakes, lizards, turtles [email protected] and tortoises. Free. Information: (503) 988-5370. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. Krista V Badger DDS Yoga offered for families Aug. 15. 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. Family yoga for parents and Sheena Kansal DDS 20 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS AUGUST 2014 H STAR BUSINESS NEWS Insurance agent gains honor “We say there is no inappropriate weather,” she said. “Only inappropriate Kimberly Wuepper Rudick has been clothing.” named a member of the 2014 Executive Students have learned about local Council of New York Life Insurance plants, birds and animals while exploring Company, according to Eric Dauenhauer, Windermere Stellar such sites as the south side of Mount office manager for the company’s office at Broker, Jeff Berrier, Tabor, Elk Rock Island near Milwaukie and 1825 N.E. Broadway. takes a break to Kelley Point Park, where the Willamette Members of the executive council are smile for the camera during Windermere’s meets the Columbia River. among the most successful of New York company-wide Children also have learned how to Life’s sales force of 12,250 licensed agents. Community Service Day. As part of this feel safe and comfortable as they erect a New clinic focuses on pain relief event, Berrier was simple shelter, learn to start a fire with a volunteering with his drill stick and bow and make simple food The Shift Wellness PDX clinic has office (Northeast) at outdoors, Johnson said. St. Andrew’s Nativity opened at 8040 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Suite Families may learn more about programs 100A, to provide relief from discomfort School, helping the teachers with building at the school, 2120 N.E. Tillamook St., and prevent serious injuries among maintenance projects. by calling (503) 753-4459 or visiting the athletes and non-athletes. (Windermere Brokers) website: www.shiningstarschool.com. The clinic offers acupuncture and massage as part of its specialty in pain management consultant; Brandi Sage, accounts Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Brokers help school with chores and relief, said Tony Wittinger, a clinic manager, and Meghan Smith, wellness says ADHD doesn’t retire and adults with founder along with Abraham Hawkins. and client services coordinator. the condition can benefit from coaching. Brokers with the Windermere Stellar’s The practitioners also offer lifestyle The telephone number is (503) 206-5654 Myers, a Kerns neighborhood resident, Northeast office rolled up their sleeves to improvements and integrative care for and the website is www.ddibenefits.com. offers the coaching to mature adults by help with cleaning and painting projects at St. athletes at all levels, he said. They are telephone through her business, ADD Andrew’s Nativity School, 4925 N.E. 9th Ave. active lifestyle enthusiasts with experience Ride Connection Doesn’t Retire. The summer event was part of the in many areas of fitness, including cycling, to open new office Myers was diagnosed with the company-wide community service day. running, cross fit and swimming. condition late in life. However, she knew The brokers helped with gardening Ride Connection, a non-profit Wittinger said the experienced staff from her past work as an alcohol and and organizing as well as painting and organization providing transportation will work with athletes on specific fitness drug counselor that she could counsel cleaning at the school. options for those in need, will have a programs to reach their goals. The clinic and support others. She enrolled in a The Northeast office, 825 N.E. grand opening celebration from 1 to 3 offers a free 20-minute acupuncture training program taught by Madelyn Multnomah St., is part of Windermere p.m. Sept. 10 in its new Glisan Commons consultation for new patients, who Griffith Hayney and Peggy Ramundo, two Stellar, locally owned and managed for headquarters, 9955 N.E. Glisan St. may discuss their health concerns, ask pioneers in the ADHD coaching field. more than 40 years. Brokers donate The 20-year-old non-profit serves, questions and discuss treatment goals. Myers said Ramundo’s book for adults with a portion of their commission from with a network of partners, individuals in Wittinger has practiced since 2005 and ADHD describes how many begin to realize: each transaction to the Windermere Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington is a certified bike fit practitioner. Hawkins “You mean I’m not lazy, stupid or crazy?” Foundation, which supports programs for counties with customer-focused, safe, has worked with clients since 2006. More Girls as well as boys can have ADHD, low-income children and families. reliable transportation options. information about Shift Wellness PDX Myers said, and because they may not “While many of our customers are clinic is available on its website: www. outgrow it, adults aged 40 to 80 are older adults and people with disabilities, Camp Cactus offers art classes shiftwellnesspdx.com. seeking help to manage symptoms that we strive to provide transportation Camp Cactus Studio is offering an array get in the way of success. solutions for the community at large,” of art classes for all ages during August, Insurance specialists These symptoms, she said, include says the organization’s website: www. according to proprietor Cactus Petunia, also disorganization and procrastination. Yet open on Halsey Street rideconnection.org. The telephone known as artist and designer Jane Russell. ADHD people can learn to make use of such DDI Benefits, Inc., is growing and number is (503) 226-0700. The e-mail is A popular event from past years will be positives as creativity and big picture thinking has moved into the Sullivan’s Gulch [email protected]. the mile-long tour of fairy houses near the that are characteristic of the syndrome. neighborhood at 2111 N.E. Halsey St., said The organization strives to offer a variety Hollywood district, which provides a view Myers offers a free initial telephone Dena Dooney, president and a corporate of transportation options, including of creative architecture. consultation. Contact her at ann@ benefits consultant. training to use public transit and shuttles In another class, the symbols and adddoesntretire.com. DDI is a consulting firm offering for grocery shopping. The non-profit also stories of Australia’s Aboriginal people will corporate and small business employee offers volunteer opportunities. be examined. Students will paint dream benefits, human resources and payroll Last year, Ride Connection provided Shining Star images and stories on canvas, using assistance. The licensed insurance more than 416,000 rides and assisted offers nature program aboriginal art techniques. brokers and consultants provide health, an additional 1,000 customers through The Shining Star Waldorf School is An environmental art class will use dental, life and disability coverage with RideWise Travel Training program. offering a nature immersion program materials gathered from the landscape. leading insurance companies. “Access to transportation means one day a week, in addition to three days Materials may be arranged in many ways, “We serve small and large employers as mobility,” the website says. “Mobility opens of regular programming for children in then photographed for a keepsake. well as individuals, families and seniors,” doors. It allows a person to be independent kindergarten through grade 7. A painting class focusing on abstract and it offers a way to access life’s essentials Dooney said. The one-day program is available for expressionism, in the drip-and-splash and connect with community.” In addition to Dooney, the staff includes families with children who are home- style of Jackson Pollock, is scheduled. All Kellie Chauncey-Lance, managing partner schooled, said Marsha Johnson, the materials, including a T-shirt, are included. and human resources consultant; Kristin Coaching offered for adult ADHD school founder. “In this class, we’ll paint a T-shirt in the Kennedy Duval, employee benefits Ann Myers, a woman with Attention The children venture into unstructured Pollock style (and make a heck of a happy wilderness in the Portland area on mess, too),” Russell said. “Come prepared www.broadwaypt.net Thursdays, from September to June, to get messy.” Johnson said. 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