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Child welfare issues are a principal issue for Rep. Tawna Sanchez, the second known Native American MARKING A MILESTONE Hollywood's Mountain elected to the Oregon Legislature. Shop celebrates 80 years in Northeast Portland. PAGE 14 After working with youth and families for 20 years, she earned a masters degree in social TALKINGTO work in 2012. She has won national recognition for her work in education and to combat Tawna domestic and A CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN sexual violence. (Janet Goetze) By Janet Goetze a member of both the Judiciary Committee and the [email protected] Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on Public Safety. Those assignments reflect her interest in providing more Tawna Sanchez threw back her head and laughed affordable housing, conserving natural resources and, WHAT'S THE COMMOTION? Theresia Munywoki will at the idea that she was “too nice and trying to please she said, “pushing to make our criminal justice system launch multicultural movement studio on 42nd Ave. PAGE 9 everyone” during the 2017 Legislative session, which more humane.” was her first as the representative for District 43. Sanchez began working as a community activist in “They don’t know me,” said Sanchez, responding to a the 1980s when she moved to California to push for weekly newspaper’s comments, collected from lobbyists the rights of women and indigenous people. While in and other observers of the session. Oakland, Ca., she attended the two-year Merritt College Sanchez, 56, the director of family services at the Native where she earned certification as an alcohol and drug American Youth and Family Center, won a close race treatment counselor. to succeed Lew Frederick, who was elected to the state She returned to Portland in the 1990s, becoming a senate in 2016. District 43 stretches from Jefferson High volunteer at NAYA, which parents and elder volunteers School to the Grant High area, across North and Northeast started in 1974 to provide services for the ninth largest neighborhoods between Humboldt and Alameda. Native American urban population in the United States. A photo of a bear, standing on its back legs with its NAYA incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1994, mouth wide open, as if roaring to the sky, is on a wall and Sanchez was hired as the agency’s second employee. behind Sanchez’ office chair. Asked if that’s more her It has grown to more than 120 employees, providing a style than the “nice” label, she smiled at the suggestion. range of services including housing assistance, health FLIPPING FOR GRIDDLE Little Griddle now open Sanchez grew up in Portland of Shoshone-Bannock, care, educational programs, domestic violence services for brunch in Beaumont Village's Daruma space. PAGE 8 Ute and Carrizo descent. She is the second known and elder care. Native American to serve in the Legislature. The first Sanchez completed her bachelor’s degree at was Jacqueline “Jackie” Taylor of Astoria, a senator in Marylhurst University and earned a masters in social the 1990s. Taylor, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi work from Portland State University. She has worked Nation Tribal Legislature, died of cancer in 2008 at the on programs to keep Native American youth in school, age of 73. Before joining the Legislature, Sanchez, who expand early childhood education, and provide alcohol has raised 18 foster children, served on the state’s Family and drug education. The Oregon Coalition Against Services Review Commission and the Child Welfare Domestic and Sexual Violence gave her the Midori Advisory Committee. Hamilton Award for work in that field. “The child welfare issue is a huge concern of mine,” Emotional support as well as academic assistance she said. The state’s system is overburdened, she said, often is needed for Native and non-Native high and she believes too many children are being removed school-age students who enroll in NAYA’s Early College from their homes without sufficient accountability. Academy, Sanchez said. However, she believes new leadership in the state “There’s a reason kiddos are struggling in school, and Department of Human Resources may have solutions it’s not because they aren’t smart enough,” she said. for some of the problems. “Instead, students may feel family financial strains or BLOCK BY BLOCK Kerns neighborhood history In the 2017 session, Sanchez was vice chair of the

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Bedell-Stiles said, “Our Awarded $2000, the Community Cycling Applications and permits objective is to restore a part of one of Center with Hacienda CDC (Andando plans review continues Northeast Portland’s hidden gems.” en Bicicletas en Cully) said it would use In Arbor Lodge at 6215 N. Gay Ave., Renaissance Custom Homes of Lake “It is becoming clear that we won’t be the grant to support bicycle advocacy Oswego has been issued a permit to starting any work before the end of the Parks and BPS team to and community leadership activities construct a new single-family residence. year and may have to wait until spring in an effort to engage Cully’s Latino keep Rocky Butte green The two-story structure will include a depending on the winter weather,” community in clinics, workshops, skill Collaboration between Portland’s two-car garage. according to Everett Custom Homes building and community events, such Parks & Recreation and Environmental In Eliot, Arthur Etheridge of Vancouver, sales and marketing manager Stephanie as Sunday Parkways. Living Cully, with Services bureaus is changing the Rocky Wash., has been issued a permit to build a Hosmar. The review took up most of 2017, Urban League of Portland, said its $3,000 Butte landscape and providing better duplex on a vacant lot at 122 N.E. Cook St. and Hosmar said it’s unclear how much grant will assist cultivation of culturally views for residents and visitors. The first The new building will be two stories with longer the review will take. focused engagement and advocacy with phase concluded near the end of 2017, a tuck-under garage. Everett purchased the Sandy Cully’s African American community according to Parks spokesman Mark In Overlook, Webster Row LLC of Boulevard property at Northeast 51st through outreach, organizing community Ross. “Innumerable invasive plants were Southeast Portland has secured a permit Avenue formerly occupied by a Taco meetings and building networks. removed, making room for the next phase to demolish a 1,274-square-foot duplex Time restaurant. Demolition and With its $3,000 award, New Year in the of the project: planting 400 new trees and at 5036 N. Maryland Ave built in 1946. deconstruction permits were secured Park/Hmong American Community of 5,200 shrubs this fall and winter,” Ross Permits are under review to replace last year for the restaurant building and Oregon said it will support immigrant said. Blackberry and English Ivy were the duplex with multiple two-story an older private residence, but review of among the invasive species treated and and refugee community organizing for the permit to construct a six-story, 81- townhouses at 1340, 1360, 1370, 1380 and removed. the Southeast Asian New Year celebration 1390 N. Webster St. without garages. unit apartment building with 21 parking “Starting in February 2018, we will plant at Glenhaven Park in Madison South, In Roseway, Keith and Karen Vidos have spaces and ground-floor commercial use mainly smaller trees and shrubs followed an event that builds leadership and applied to build a new two-story single- is taking longer than expected. by a second invasive species treatment strengthens partnerships between diverse family residence at 6825 N.E. Stanton in July 2018 and native plant seeding in groups. Uniting to Break the Chains of St., where a 1,100-square-foot residence Columbia Children’s fall 2018,” said Diane Dulken, speaking Racism/Race Talks World Arts Foundation has stood since 1924. At 4319 NE 73rd for Environmental Services. The bureaus’ Arboretum gets green facelift accepted $3,000 to conduct volunteer Ave., Bellajour Corporation of Southeast beautification of the Butte is a long-range On Saturday, January 20, volunteers will leader outreach and a training program Portland has been issued a permit to build project that will continue through 2021, turn out to remove invasive species and from the CNN geographic area at Race a new single-family residence with an Ross added. plant native trees and shrubs at Columbia Talks, an educational panel open to all at attached garage. To be built on a vacant Children’s Arboretum, 10040 N.E. Sixth Neighborhood coalition McMenamins Kennedy School. lot, the new building will have two stories. Dr. Jenny Bedell-Stiles, Friends of Trees Lefrancois emphasized that CNN’s In Vernon at 5025 N.E. 21st Ave., 2021 volunteer outreach manager, said among awards four nonprofit grants Small Grants Program supports Alberta LLC has an application under the invasive species to be removed are Central Northeast Neighbors (CNN) organization efforts that achieve one review to construct a new four-story, 28- Himalayan Blackberry and English Ivy. awarded $11,000 in grants to four or more program goals: increasing the unit apartment building with no parking Among those collaborating in the event community groups to help engage number and diversity of people engaged after receiving a demolition permit. The will be Portland Parks & Recreation, diverse neighbors in 2018. “Portland’s in communities and neighborhoods; new structure will replace a 1,780-square- Columbia Slough Watershed Council Office of Neighborhood Involvement’s strengthening community/neighborhood foot-residence built in 1928. 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I loved meeting my customers and learning about my neighbors. The kneaded in Cully community heart of Delphina’s business was never Construction will begin soon on a new really about our product, but about the community food and retail complex for people we shared it with.” the former Delphina’s Bakery property “Carolyn has been an integral part of the at 4636 N.E. 42nd Ave. in the heart of the heart and soul of economic development business district straddling the Concordia on 42nd Avenue,” said Bob Granger, a and Cully neighborhoods. Cully neighbor and business development Carolyn Westerfield, former owner of adviser who was also a founding board Delphina’s and now CEO of Jane Dough member of Our 42nd Ave. “As a business Properties, has secured leases from a leader, she’s the one who brought handful of local, community-oriented together the business association with businesses, including a commissary BY TED PERKINS residents like me to connect with the city’s kitchen from Stacey Givens at Cully’s Side [email protected] neighborhood economic development Yard Farm; an artisanal bakery from Dillon initiatives. It wouldn’t have happened DeBauche, formerly of Little T American many years to come.” without Carolyn’s interest and passion. I A former president of the 42nd Avenue Baker; and a restaurant from chef Maya could tell from the beginning that Carolyn Business Association and founding board Lovelace, who has been hosting the wildly really cares about community and wants member of Our 42nd Ave., Westerfield popular Mae pop-up across the street in to make a lasting contribution. Carolyn is helped launch her bakery business in Old Salt Marketplace’s Carver Room. a role model for neighborhood-friendly 1985 and sold it to the Essential Baking “It’s a rock star lineup,” said Westerfield, entrepreneurship.” Company of Seattle in 2012. Essential who is still negotiating with potential “I’m very excited to have Carolyn as continued to operate in the space until An Opportunity tenants for two or three remaining retail a landlord,” said urban farmer Givens, January of last year. Westerfield, who for Dialogue spaces in the northwest corner of what whose goal is to bring neighborhood food retained ownership of the property, has producers, chefs and farmers together. will be called – in a nod to the building’s since been shepherding the Jane Dough baking history – the Jane Dough Building. “Side Yard Farm has been in the Cully project forward. neighborhood for almost ten years and “I’m so excited to have the opportunity Architect Brett Schulz, who designed the we’ve been looking for a kitchen space to work with this amazing group of Zipper and Ocean complexes in the Kerns on 42nd for about five years. Cully is people, and we’ll have even more local neighborhood for Kevin Cavanaugh’s a special place, with urban farms and entrepreneurs coming into the fold soon.” Guerrilla Development, is designing the homesteaders. I’ve been spoiled, being “Carolyn has really been one of the project, and Modern Organic Construction able to walk up the road and get fresh true champions of our community,” said will serve as general contractor. The goat’s milk, duck’s eggs, honey, flowers and Michael DeMarco, executive director of original building, which dates to at least fruit. I wanted a space that was less than Our 42nd Ave. Neighborhood Prosperity the 1920s, did time as a Piggly Wiggly and a mile from the farm. There was never a Initiative, who has worked closely with Thriftway grocery store before Delphina’s right fit until I met Carolyn and saw the Westerfield on planning and tenanting purchased the property in 2000. Jane Dough space. I was her first tenant – the project. “It’s become clear that this is a “Running a small retail cafe at the front and I’m happy to say it will be Side Yard’s legacy project. She could have done it in a of Delphina’s is really where I learned home for as long as she’ll have me.” fashion that would have been much more how special this community is,” said The 2,400-square-foot commercial lucrative, but she’s put in a lot of time Westerfield. “It became a gathering place kitchen will be fully-equipped and and a lot of effort to deliver a project that for the neighborhood and I met so many licensed – and open 24 hours a day, seven will ultimately benefit the community for wonderful people who share a passion for days a week. Pay scales will be designed to fit the needs of different income levels and hours needed. Givens has launched a crowdfunding campaign to cover some of the equipment costs. “The kitchen will be open to local food artisans, from caterers to bakers, to pop-up chefs, food carts and more,” said Givens. “We’ll also have a few spots available for low-income families with food businesses. With the farm right down the street, we’ll have that space available too, for entrepreneurs to use for farm- to-table pop-ups. We’ll offer a family discount on our produce. My main goal for this kitchen is to connect people closer to their food in every way that I can.” Demolition work on the building has already been completed and tenant Brett Schulz, who designed the Zipper and Ocean complexes in the Kerns neighborhood for Kevin Cavanaugh’s Guerrilla improvement work will begin soon. The Development, is designing Carolyn Westerfield's Jane Dough Building in the Cully neighborhood. The building did time as a Piggly Wiggly and Thriftway grocery store before Delphina’s Bakery purchased the property in 2000. (Brett Schulz Architects) – CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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The store clear his 320-acre Donation Land Claim. also has plenty of used inventory, and you can bring Kerns earned a living making wood your used CDs, DVDs, and records, which the store will shingles and shakes, which he sold. It has buy for cash. The staff will make house calls for large vinyl collections that are over 500 records. Address: been recorded that Kerns could “hew a 1931 NE Sandy Blvd. Phone: 503-239-7610. Web: sill or beam with the greatest precision everydaymusic.com. Don’t miss: The store has listening and with amazing speed.” By 1855, Kerns stations where you can sample any title that is in stock. was elected by the local school district as FIVE STRIDE SKATE SHOP its school director, and he led the effort to Because roller skating is a hot trend in Portland, there purchase land for Washington High School. Jake Inger at Church. Natalie Anderson at Everyday Music. is now a store that is devoted to outfitting roller skaters Spanning parts of inner Northeast with the latest and greatest gear. Believe it or not, the and Southeast Portland, the Kerns store is an expansion from New York City. It has a full Neighborhood is bounded on the west selection of products for those who are getting started side by the Willamette River and extends with the basics of roller skating to those who are competing in a roller derby league. The store is staffed along the Lloyd District and Sullivan’s by roller derby veterans. Address: 2229 NE Sandy Blvd. Gulch to the north, Laurelhurst to the Phone: 503-265-8170. Web: fivestrideskateshop.com. east, and Buckman and Sunnyside to Don’t miss: New models will be available in January. the south. So you could say that Kerns is MATTRESS LOT surrounded, but in a good way! If you are looking for a new mattress and want to Running right through the middle of Lauren Grad at Halo Salon. Michael and Mary Ruth Hanna at Mattress Lot. support local mattress manufacturers, then you’ve got Kerns is Sandy Boulevard, which actually to stop in at Mattress Lot. Founded by Michael and follows a path that was used by Native Mary Ruth Hanna in 2010, Mattress Lot offers over 60 Americans to travel from the Willamette different types of mattresses – even ones for organic River to the Sandy River. Sandy Boulevard cribs. The store gives back to the neighborhood in many continues to be one of the main ways, including scholarships for promising students. Address: 2406 NE Sandy Blvd. Phone: 503-896-1072. thoroughfares funneling traffic into and Web: mattresslot.com. Don’t miss: Pedal-powered out of the city’s core. delivery service for nearby buyers. Landmarks for the Kerns neighborhood TAILS & TROTTERS include Benson Polytechnic High School, Slated to re-open in February after an electrical fire da Vinci Arts Middle School, Sunshine last year, Tails & Trotters is inspired by regional ham Dairy, United States Bakery aka Franz The team at Tails & Trotters. Charles Osborn and Jessica Woods at Pie Spot. delicacies of Europe that use only salt and time to Bakery, Pepsi Beverages Company, and cure and offers the finest in hazelnut-finished pork. KATU. The neighborhood is also acclaimed Co-owners Mark Cockcroft and Aaron Silverman feature for its numerous eating and drinking an award-winning line of products that rival the quality establishments, and it has some lesser found in Spain and Italy. Address: 525 NE 24th Ave. known businesses, such as the Bond Organ Phone: 503-680-7697. Web: tailsandtrotters.com. Builders , which makes and refurbishes real pipe organs, and the headquarters for the SERVICES Oregon Children’s Theatre. CROSSFIT TORQUE STRENGTH Kerns is noted for its mixture of With a focus on personalized programs, CrossFit Torque Strength fitness studio will provide the right program commercial buildings, condos, rental Alex Kravitz at 24th and Meatballs. Bonnie Thunders at Five Stride Skates. for you. Led by coach Mandy Weaver, CrossFit Torque housing, and single family residences. Strength has a strong staff that is committed to help But there are still plenty of trees in the classic Italian, spicy pork, and chicken selections. 2600 NE Sandy Blvd. Phone: 503-206-8962. Web: you improve in strength, agility, and flexibility for your Kerns. According to the 2014 Kerns There is also a vegan non-meatball that has become a churchbarpdx.wpengine.com. Don’t miss: Take time to day-to-day tasks. No matter what age or level of skill, the individualized programs will get you to your goals Neighborhood Street Tree Inventory, hit. Whether in sandwich form, or served with polenta, visit the photo booth, dressed up like a confessional. without injury. Instruction ranges from yoga to boxing. the neighborhood has 3,140 trees pasta, garlic bread, or a tasty salad, owner Adam Burger PIE SPOT Address: 1811 NE Sandy Blvd. Phone: 503-507-7398. representing 91 different types. and crew know what comfort food is all about. Address: Sweet or savory, Pie Spot has just the right item for your Web: torque-gym.com. Don’t miss: Check out the The Kerns Neighborhood Association 2341 NE Glisan St. Phone: 971-512-0007. Web: pie hole. The Pie Spot began by selling its confections at exercise videos on their Facebook page. meets on the third Wednesday of the 24thandmeatballs.com. Don’t miss: There’s a ball of farmers market and events with the specialty of creating the day! Also most items are available as gluten-free. TRIANGLE PRODUCTIONS! month (except August and September) pies that fit your hand. So no fork or knife is necessary. at 6 pm at the Pacific Crest Community Started by Don Horn in 1989, Triangle Productions is the CHURCH The sweet mini-pies may include flavors like brown butter oldest LBGTQ-identified theater in the Northwest. Now in its School. Folks who live in Kerns should Although it might be quite unorthodox in other cities, pecan, s’more, or lemon vanilla bean. The savory pies 28th season, the company has a full slate of shows that consider getting involved and advocate Church is a bar with a mission that fits secular Portland range from chicken pot pie and breakfast quiche to vegan will challenge and entertain, including world premieres. It for their neighborhood. quite well. A sign at the front of the establishment and gluten-free pot pies. Operated by Jessica Woods, Pie produced “Tonya and Nancy: The Rock Opera” to much exhorts patrons to “Eat. Drink. Repent.” Decorated with Spot is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Address: acclaim, including mentions in Entertainment Tonight, EAT+DRINK lots of loosely themed knickknacks and a menu of 532 NE 24th Ave. Phone: 503-913-5103. Web: pie- CNN, ESPN, and the BBC. Address: 1785 NE Sandy Blvd. 24TH AND MEATBALLS southern fare, Church offers a wide variety of libations spot.com. Don’t miss: You should try the Hog in a Quilt! Phone: 503-239-5919. Web: trianglepro.org. Don’t miss: ConsideredYOUR the best Neighborhoodmeatball bistro in the city, 24th Pizza toTavern wash away your sins. Afterwards you can tell your That’s pork/apple sausage and cheddar cheese wrapped You can rent the mainstage or the Board Room Cabaret for and Meatballs has established a fan base that relishes friends that you have been to Church. Address: in pie pastry and served with stone ground mustard. your special event.

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Anchored in the heart of the Hollywood district at 1510 N.E. 37th Ave. in the iconic, milk-bottle-shaped Steigerwald Dairy Building, The Mountain Shop – arguably the oldest mountaineering shop in the United States, and maybe the entire continent – will celebrate 80 years of business this winter. Everett and Ida Darr began the business The Mountain Shop in 1937 as the Nestle Down Outdoor Shop at team has assembled 628 N.E. Broadway – now a Pizza Schmizza an impressive location in the Lloyd district. That same “wall of history” to year, the Works Progress Administration celebrate their 80-year anniversary, with completed construction of Timberline artifacts from their own Lodge on Mt. Hood and the world’s first ski collection and objects lift opened at Sun Valley Resort in Idaho. on loan from the “Everett and Ida Darr were elite climbers Mazama Library and Historical Collection. who became leaders in the climbing and (Ted Perkins) skiing community, exploring the Cascade Mountain Range – and beyond,” said first ascent of a Wy’east Route on Mt. and moved it to its new location in 2011. ski instructors, competitive ultra-marathon General Manager Guy Trombley, who Hood in 1932 and the Klickitat Glacier “The Mountain Shop offers the best trail runners, engineers and even a few has been with the shop for seven years. Route on Mt. Adams in 1933. camping, climbing, hiking and skiing PhDs. Our staff record for who can make it to “The Mountain Shop actually built some Offering “everything for the mountaineer,” equipment available,” said Pietka. “We the top of Mt Hood and back to Timberline of the first gear specially designed for including iron crampons, pitons and make it easy for customers to enjoy their lodge is now two hours and 12 minutes. We mountaineering, skiing and backpacking. alpenstocks, the “Nestle Down” name was a time outdoors. We offer full rental packages, try to break that record every year.” Being one of two producers in the country, nod to the custom sleeping bags the Darrs high-end demos, expert equipment repair The Mountain Shop team has the Department of Defense contracted with designed and manufactured. As the sleeping and a knowledgeable staff that can custom- assembled an impressive “wall of history” the Mountain Shop to design and outfit gear bag business slowed during the Great fit you for just the right equipment.” and display case to honor their legacy, for the Tenth Mountain Division, who fought Depression, the Darrs changed the name of “Stewarding the oldest shop in the with artifacts from their own collection against Nazi Germany during World War II.” their store to The Mountain Shop in 1940. country toward modernization has and objects on loan from the Mazama The Darrs passion and skill for the Successive owners of the store have increased the quality of our service and Library and Historical Collection. A sport, as well as their membership in included Olympic hopeful Kenny Van expanded the range of our products,” said celebration of the anniversary, or possibly fledgling mountaineering organizations Dyke (who launched the annual Sniagrab Trombley. “Our performance demo and multiple celebrations, are in the works for like the Mazamas and the Wy’east sale – “bargains” spelled backwards – rental department is a gateway to exploring late January or early February. Climbers, put them in the company of which ran for 23 years), Peter Hoff and some of the greatest skiers and climbers Wayne Jackson. Current owner Dave the mountains in the best possible gear Parking for the shop is available across of their day. Everett Darr completed the Pietka purchased the business in 2007 available. We have a curated collection of the street at the Banfield Motel, and highly-specialized gear for every human- evenings and weekends in the MBank lot powered mountain discipline. Our staff on the corner of Broadway and 37th Ave. is made up of mountaineering guides, For more information, call 503-288-6768 climbing instructors, ski patrollers, Nordic or visit www.mountainshop.net.

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HAWTHORNE GARDENS Dedication • Integrity • Results Survival & Hope SENIOR LIVING IN A TIME OF DARKNESS Your Neighborhood Realtor Peter Wigmore, volunteer from the Oregon focused on achieving Your Goals Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, will share his mother’s Holocaust survival story and his own experience with prejudice. TUESDAY, JAN. 23RD AT 2:00 P.M. LATOUR www.lenorelatour.com REAL ESTATE Call me: 503.888.8576 2828 SE Taylor St. Portland, OR • 971.222.0396 • hawthornegardensslc.com [email protected] JANUARY 2018 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE STAR NEWS 15 HSTAR BRIEFS GRANT WORK CONTINUES; PLAN FOR BIG QUAKE MADISON NEXT IN LINE AND ITS AFTERMATH Work continues to modernize Grant High What will you do when the Cascadia School and plans to transform Madison Subduction Zone earthquake begins High School are taking shape with a Design shaking the West Coast? An earthquake Advisory Group, part of the Portland Public preparedness class will outline how to School District’s effort to gain community prepare physically and psychologically for engagement in the upgrade. each stage of a major quake. Demolition and At Grant, 2245 N.E. 36th Ave., the 1956 construction The class is scheduled from 2-3:30 gym has been demolished, but its bleachers work continues p.m. Jan. 21 at the Kenton library, 8226 and hardwood floor are expected to be on the project to N. Denver Ave. The session is free but reused in part of the upgraded building, modernize Grant registration is required online at www. said David Mayne, a spokesman for the High School. (John multcolib.org or (503) 988-5123 or in the Butenschoen) district’s modernization projects. Kenton library. The small 1923 gym, part of the school’s The Boy Scout Troop 100, based at MINORITY RETORT BOOKS Information will include what to do original design, is being repurposed as Fremont United Methodist Church, will during the shaking, immediately after and an arts complex. Its second floor running pick up trees at curbside – even flocked COMIC NATHAN BRANNON during the days and months afterward. track has been removed and classrooms ones – beginning at 9 a.m. Jan. 6 in a Minority Retort, a stand-up comedy Participants will learn how to prioritize are planned for that level. and customize their planning and how specific area. All tinsel, metal, wire and showcase featuring comedians of color, will Excavation is under way for a new to involve neighbors. Government and nails should be removed. The troop can’t bring Portland native Nathan Brannon to the gymnasium at the south end of the building. school preparations will be outlined, pick up wreaths. Hollywood Theatre stage at 8 p.m. Jan. 29. It will have seating for 1,700 and also include too, along with the work of local Trees will be picked up between Brannon recently relocated to Los a weight room, spin area and band room. Northeast 7th and 33rd Avenues, from Neighborhood Emergency Teams. All Grant’s interior walls have been Angeles and has been touring nationally. Shaver/Dunckley to Tillamook Streets. removed to make way for newly designed He recorded a second album, “Because,” Attach a check, payable to Troop 100, at GET RESEARCH IDEAS interior spaces. The west side of the in 2016 with the Kill Rock Stars label. the top of the tree, and slip it into a small building will be extended 50 feet with new He was the winner of the Seattle FROM CITY ARCHIVES plastic bag if it’s raining. The suggested construction, and the existing exterior International Comedy Competition in The City of Portland is going on the road donation is $10 to $50. “Let the size of wall will be an interior wall. 2014 and Willamette Week’s “Portland’s with items from its archives. Archivists will your tree and the size of your budget be New mortar will replace the original Funniest 5” in 2013. visit libraries in coming months, starting your guide,” the scouts suggest. material between bricks, which is The Minority Retort performance also from 10-11 a.m. Jan. 20 at the North Through the annual tree recycling, the beginning to fail in some places and will include other Northwest comedians: Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. scouts are able to fund their activities damage bricks in some cases, Mayne said. Thomas Lundy, Katie Nguyen and Wilfred The archive roadshow is intended to while providing a community service. The revamped Grant is expected to Padua. Hosts will be Jason Lamb, Julia help Portlanders learn what is in the city’s The troop meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at open in late summer, 2019, when students Ramos and Neeraj Srinivasan. Tickets collections and how they can do research the church, 2620 N.E. Fremont St. It has will return from the Marshall High are $12 each. Information is at www. with the materials. City archivists say they an active outdoor program and recently campus, 3905 N.E. 91st Ave. In the fall hollywood theatre.org or (503) 281-1142. are ready to answer questions and help recognized many Eagle Scouts. Additional of 2019, work will start at Madison, 2735 The theater is at 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. residents get started on research projects. N.E. 82nd Ave., and the students then will information is at http:/cpctroop100. “Even if you don’t have any specific attend classes at the Marshall campus. mytroop.us. DELVE DEEPLY INTO LIFE questions,” says a news release ,”stop by to look at historic photos from the YOUTH TO RECYCLE TREES GROUP RAISES FUNDS OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. surrounding neighborhoods.” TO SUPPORT PROJECTS FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES Martin Luther King Jr. is a civil rights icon whose life and works are known to PCC PREPARES TO SHOW Now that the holidays are over, the A nonprofit trade group of search engine marketers, SEMpdx, raised $2,014 many. However, a college administrator FILMS FROM AFRICA Christmas trees and other greens are will discuss King’s life and more than a drying out. But at least two local youth at a holiday party for Schoolhouse Portland Community College’s Cascade dozen additional facts to fill in the picture groups will relieve you of the greenery for Supplies, a nonprofit group based in campus is getting ready for Black History we have of this complex human being. a donation that helps them fund projects. Northeast Portland. Month and the 28th annual Cascade Bill Thierfelder, president of Belmont The senior high school students at The volunteer-run organization Festival of African Films. The films are Abbey College in Belmont, N.C., “will Westminster Presbyterian Church will provides free classroom supplies for made by Africans for Africans rather than delve a little deeper into the man and his recycle trees and other greenery from 9 teachers. It is located at the lower-level for Western viewers. a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 6 in the church parking parking lot at Madison High School, 2735 legacy, and to see why his story is still so The free films will show Feb. 3 through lot at Northeast 16th Avenue and Hancock N.E. 82nd Ave. It relies on support and meaningful and relevant to our own lives March 4 on Thursdays through Sundays. Street. No flocked trees can be accepted. donations from community members and today,” according to a news release from Some are scheduled at the Hollywood All others are recycled for $5. This is organizations, according to its website: the Multnomah County Library. Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd., and others at a Metro Recycling approved site, the www.schoolhousesupplies.org. The presentation will be 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. the Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building at students note. Information from SEMpdx said its 13 at the Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver the Cascade campus, 705 N. Killingsworth St. All proceeds support the students’ 2018 donation “comes at a very important time Ave. It is free but advance registration The schedule includes shorts, mission trip to San Diego in June when for the charity because the public doesn’t is required: www.multcolib.org or (503) documentaries and work by women and they will assist in a community project. necessarily think of school supplies 988-5123 or in the library. Support for men directors. Some directors, actors Information is available from the Rev. during the winter, with school supply the event comes from the National and musicians are scheduled to appear at Chris Murphy, pastor for youth and young efforts typically being saved for the start Endowment for the Humanities Fund of showings. The festival website is at www. adults, at [email protected]. of the school year.” the Library Foundation. africanfilmfestival.org. Beaumont Hardware Maintaining our community with care Thingamabob (thing-uh-mah-bob) n. 1. Used to describe items that either you can’t remember the name of or that don’t actually exist. Free-range chicken wings, Doodad (doo-dad) n. 1. An unnameable gadget of some sort. house-brewed beer and so much more! Our knowledgeable 3443 NE 57th Ave. team will help you 4225 N. Interstate find the thingamabob 1708 E. Burnside or doodad you need! Check out our full menu at 4303 N.E. 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KIDSTEENSANDFAMILIES Blvd. Tickets $14-$32. Recommended for age 4 ELECTRONICAID learn about their electronic devices. Make a one-hour and older. Box office: (503) 228-9571 or www.octc. appointment at (503) 288-8303. Free but donations READ TO A DOG org. Performances at Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. LEARN PHONE BASICS appreciated. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Jan. 2, 16 and 23. 4-5:20 p.m. each day. Improve Jan. 2. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Learn iPad and iPhone basics, Broadway. reading skills and make a friend by reading aloud to including library apps for free e-books, streaming COPE WITH ALZHEIMER’S a therapy dog from Pet Partners. Free. Registration LEARN ‘EURYDICE’ STORY audiobooks, music and movies. Bring questions, your Jan. 10. 1-3 p.m. Continues second Wednesday of the required: (503) 988-5123. North Portland Library, 512 Jan. 26 to Feb. 11. Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; library card information and a fully charged device. Free. month. Also Jan. 28 from 2-3:30 p.m. Continues fourth N. Killingsworth St. Sundays at 2 p.m. Oregon Children’s Theatre’s Young Registration required: www.multcolib.org or (503) 988- Sunday. Alzheimer’s caregivers’ support groups share ideas 5123 or in Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. for coping and caring. Drop-ins welcome. Free. (503) 288- ENJOY FAMILY CRAFT Professionals Company presents “Eurydice,” a modern take on the classic Orpheus 8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Jan. 4. 4-5 p.m. Celebremos el dia GET TO PROCESSING myth, told through the heroine’s de los tres reyes magos con rosca Jan. 19. 2-4 p.m. Learn Word Processing 1 for tools to LOWER ENERGY BILLS de reyes. Agrega arte y color a eyes. Written by Sarah Ruhl, the create and edit documents. At the end of the class, use Jan. 11. 1-3 p.m. A do-it-yourself weatherization workshop tu vida con estas sencillas play focuses on Eurydice’s templates in Word and Google Docs, insert images into with the Community Energy Project provides information manualidades para toda la experience after she goes text, create lists and use proofreading tools. For beginners and resources to lower energy bills, stay comfortable at familia. Todos los materials to the underworld rather who are comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Free. home and save natural resources. Qualified households seran proporcionados. than Orpheus’ journey to Registration required: www.multcolib.org or (503) 988- receive a kit of weatherization supplies. Free. Registration Bring art and color into find her. Recommended 5123 or in Hollywood library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. required: (503) 284-6827 ext. 108 or online at www. for ages 12 and older. communityenergyproject.org/get-involved/calendar. your life with a simple POST TO CRAIGSLIST craft, creating the three Tickets $10 in advance, Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Jan. 23. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Learn how to post an item wise men, for the entire $12 at the door. www. on Craigslist to sell, how to search for a job or rental VIEW TENNIS BATTLE family. Materials provided. octc.org. Box office: www. home, and tips for staying safe on the site. You must be Jan. 12. 1 p.m. View “Battle of the Sexes,” a sports Free. (503) 988-5123. octc.org/eurydice. Young able to use a mouse, a keyboard and be comfortable film recreating the true story of the 1973 tennis match Gregory Heights library, Professionals (ages 14 to navigating the internet. Free. Registration required: www. between world champion Billie Jean King and ex-champ 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. 18) Studio Theater, 1939 PDX MOTORCYCLE FILM N.E. Sandy Blvd. multcolib.org or (503) 988-5123 or in Albina library, Bobby Riggs. The highly publicized match takes on BUILD WITH LEGOS FESTIVAL JAN. 26-27 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. larger meaning as a milestone in the fight for gender Jan. 5 and 19. 4-5 p.m. Kids ages equality. Free. Stars Emma Stone, Steve Carell and FORARTLOVERS BUILD A WEBSITE Andrea Riseborough. (971) 285-6939. Trenton Terrace, 5 to 11 join in building a structure Jan. 27. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn how to build 4720 N. Trenton St. The free film also shows at 1 p.m. from Legos to leave on display. Bricks and DRAWINGS ON DISPLAY a basic website using the Google Sites application. Get Jan. 26 at the Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th supplies provided. Donations welcome. Event is free. Jan. 2. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carol Chapel shows drawings a Google or Gmail account to participate in class. Free. Ave. Information: (503) 288-8303. (503) 988-5123. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. and Jerri Bartholomew displays glass and mixed media Registration required: www.multcolib.org or (503) 988- READ WITH A TEEN in the main gallery. Paul Griffitts shows fractals in the 5123 or in North Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. FILM FEATURES SURVIVOR feature area. Continues to Jan. 23. Hours: 11 a.m. Jan. 6. 4-5 p.m. Young readers team with a trained teen Jan. 12. 1 p.m. View “Stronger,” a film about the real life to 5 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to volunteer to practice reading skills, discover new books, FORSENIORS story of Jeff Bauman, an ordinary man who captures learn new words and make a new friend. Free. Register Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday. the hearts of his city to become a symbol of hope after for 30-minute session: (503) 988-5123. Albina library, www.guardinogallery.com. (503) 281-9048. Guardino EXERCISE FOR ARTHRITIS surviving the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Stars Jake 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. Gallery, 2939 N.E. Alberta St. Jan. 2 and 4. 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Continues Tuesday Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany and Miranda Richardson. and Thursday. Arthritis exercise program, led by a trained Free but $1 donation to the center is suggested. Film TALK ABOUT RACE FORBOOKLOVERS instructor, promotes joint flexibility, muscle strength, shown at 1 p.m. Jan. 19 with subtitles. (503) 288-8303. Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Talk about endurance, coordination and cardiovascular conditioning. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. race with preschoolers. Parents or guardians of children LETTER CHANGES LIVES Free but $1 donation appreciated. Registration: (503) 0-6 years old explore the subject with youngsters, how Jan. 16. 6:30-7:30 p.m. A Pageturners book group 288-8303. Leaven Community Center of Salt & Light KNOW YOUR ELECTRONICS to use picture books as conversation starters, and then discusses “I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Lutheran Church, 5431 N.E. 20th Ave. Jan. 17. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Computer Tutor offers share resources to help continue the dialogue. Free. Two Lives,” by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda. The true 45-minute appointments to gain confidence and Registration required: www.multcolib.org or (503) 988- story of an American girl and a boy from Zimbabwe and the PRACTICE TAI CHI understanding of phone, tablet or laptop (PC or Apple). 5123 or in Hollywood library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. letter that changed both of their lives forever. Free. (503) Jan. 2. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Continues Tuesdays. Tai Chi Bring fully charged electronic device. Free. Registration 988-5234. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. class. Drop-ins okay. Free but donations appreciated. required through Hollywood Senior Center, (503) LEARN ABOUT TEEN COUNCIL Information: (971) 285-6939. Trenton Terrace 288-8303. Meet in computer lab at Charles Jordan Jan. 19. 3:15-4:45 p.m. At this open house, students in DISCUSS ‘BELOVED’ Community Room, 4720 N. Trenton St. Community Center, 9009 N. Foss St. grades 6-12 learn how members of the Teen Council can Jan. 18. 6:30-7:45 p.m. A Pageturners book group make a difference at the library. Play some games and discusses “Beloved,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning book UNDERSTAND YOUR PHONE EXPLORE HOME SHARING Jan. 4, 11 and 18. 9:45 a.m., 12 noon and 12:45 p.m. eat some snacks. Bring a friend, too. Free. (503) 988- by Toni Morrison. In post-Civil War Ohio, a family who Jan. 23. 10-11:30 a.m. Explore the idea of sharing your Computer Tutor John Lucas offers 45-minute sessions for 5123. Gregory Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. survived slavery is haunted by violent memories. Part home with Metro HomeShare. The organization presents one-on-one guidance to understand electronic devices. ghost story, part history lesson, part folk tale. Free. (503) information to help attendees determine if sharing their PAINT WITH A STRAW Bring a device and charging cord. Free but donations to 988-5123. Hollywood library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. homes is a good option for them. Some homeowners Jan. 20. 3-4:30 p.m. Kids have a fun and colorful art the center appreciated. Registration required: (503) 288- may seek the company of someone in the house, or activity: use a plastic straw for blow painting a unique 8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. gain help with day-to-day tasks or use rent money to piece of art. Free. (503) 988-5123. Kenton library, SEEAFILM CALL FOR LEGAL AID help pay bills. Free. Registration required: (503) 288- 8226 N. Denver Ave. ‘TOY STORY’ IN A POOL Jan. 5. 9-11:30 a.m. Continues Fridays by appointment. 8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Jan. 12. 7:15-8:45 p.m. Ages 3 and older splash in a MANEUVER OBSTACLES Legal Aid Services of Oregon and affiliated volunteer REDUCE STRESS warm pool while watching “Toy Story.” Community drop- Jan. 25 to Feb. 15. Ages 5-7 meet 3:45-4:45 p.m. Ages attorneys offer Senior Law Project Legal Clinic for Jan. 25. 1 p.m. Eva Cristina Calderon, a certified in rates: $10 adults, $5 youth. (503) 284-3377. www. 7-9 meet 4:50-4:50 p.m. An obstacle course extravaganza. Multnomah County residents age 60 or older. Free. Call for HeartMath provider, will discuss ways to reduce stress necommunitycenter.org. Northeast Community Center, Members $27; non-members $36. Scholarships available more information and a 30-minute appointment.: (503) naturally and build resiliency using the HeartMath 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. for those with financial need. Pre-registration required: 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. method. Learn scientifically validated tools to help self- www.necommunitycenter.org. (503) 284-3377. Northeast VIEW MOTORCYCLE FILMS GRANDPARENTS GAIN HELP regulate the body’s response to stress. Free. (503) 288- Community Center, 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. Jan. 26-27. 6:30 p.m. Friday; 6 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 8. 10-11 a.m. Usually meets first Monday of the 8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. VIEW ST. ROSE PROGRAMS PDX Motorcycle Film Festival showcases motorcycle month. A support group for grandparents and other LEARN ABOUT YOUR PILLS Feb. 1. 6 p.m. At St. Rose School’s general open house, filmmaking and dedicates funds raised to purchase Air relatives raising children they didn’t expect at this time Jan. 30. 1-4 p.m. Put all your prescription medications, learn about a comprehensive education that includes Fence and safety equipment at Portland International in their lives. Understanding the stresses and joys is over-the-counter medications, herbal medications and art, music, physical education, and more, to form lifelong Raceway by the Oregon Motorcycle Road Racing vital for the physical and mental health of the adults vitamins in a brown bag to have student pharmacists learners who respect others and serve their community. Association. Each night includes two feature films and the children. Free. Information: (503) 288-8303. from Oregon State University/Oregon Health & Science Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. is a middle school open house. RSVP to plus short films. Tickets $15 each night. Information: Charles Jordan Community Center, 9009 N. Foss Ave. University review them so that you learn more about what PDXmotorcyclefilms.com. Theater information: www. [email protected] or (503) 281-1912. More information: TAI CHI FOR BALANCE you are taking. Free. Appointment required: (503) 288- strosepdx.org. St. Rose School, 5309 N.E. Alameda. hollywoodtheatre.org/events/ (503) 281-1142. Jan. 8 and 10. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Continues Monday 8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. and Wednesday except Jan. 15. Tai Chi for Health for HEARMUSIC beginners aims to improve strength and, balance, INGENERAL FORFITNESS calm the mind and promote concentration. Led by BAYOU BOYZ TO PLAY REDUCE STRESS certified instructor Candace Herrill. Free but donations Jan. 7. 5-8 p.m. Continues Sundays. The Bayou Boyz GET FIT WITH EXPRESSIVE MOVEMENT Jan. 3. 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. A free orientation offers are appreciated. (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior play blues, rock, gospel, zydeco and more. Over age 21. Jan. 1 and 3. 9-10 a.m. Continues Mondays and information about an eight-week Mindfulness- Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. $5 cash or $10 credit card purchase required. (503) Wednesdays. An artistic approach to fitness and healing Based Stress Reduction series developed by Jon 288-5164. Blackwell’s Bar & Grill, 1815 N.E. 41st Ave. is Nia, an expressive body-mind-spirit movement ENJOY GENTLE YOGA Kabat-Zinn PhD. Learn to transform struggle with program. It blends aspects of martial arts, dance and Jan. 8, 22 and 29. 3:15-4:15 p.m. Gentle yoga both stress, pain, illness and reactivity; find life balance CATCHAPLAY healing arts. Beginners welcome. Drop-in $15. (971) on and off the mat. Beginners welcome. Students must and gain resilience. Series scheduled Jan. 15 258-1885. www.somaspace.us/classes. SomaSpace be comfortable getting down on the floor. Please bring through March 5. Registration: (503) 890-8965 or ‘PETE THE CAT’ ROCKS Movement Arts and Healing Center, 4050 N.E. Broadway. your own yoga mat. Free but donations appreciated. mindbodymindfulness.com/mbsr. Orientation in yoga Jan. 20 to Feb. 18. Saturdays at 2 and 5 p.m. (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. studio at Whole Foods Market, 3535 N.E. 15th Ave. Sundays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. In “Pete the Cat: The MOVING GENTLY 40th Ave. Musical,” a rockin’ rebel feline clashes with a total Jan. 6. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Continues Saturdays. A fitness GET THE LEAD OUT square, Jimmy Biddle, until they work together to class, with gentle moves to gentle music, for ages 18 and HELP WITH DEVICES Jan. 4. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Also 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 24. conquer second grade. Presented by young thespians older, and seniors are especially welcome. Free. (503) Jan. 10, 17 and 24. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. “Wise Up Learn how to prevent lead exposure in the home, especially from Oregon Children’s Theatre, 1939 N.E. Sandy 988-5123. Hollywood library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. Computer Help!” With Kerri Robinson helps seniors in those built before 1978. Especially important for JANUARY 2018 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE STAR NEWS 17 households with children or pregnant women. Qualified TIES BECOME BROOCHES who is well known for her self portraits and works with a APPLYING FOR A JOB participants receive a free kit of safety and testing supplies Jan. 20. 2-4 p.m. Repurpose old neckties into stylish, dream-like quality. She overcame sickness, chauvinistic Jan. 30. 12 noon to 2 p.m. Learn job application at the end of the workshop. Free. Registration: www. colorful brooches. Pin them on a coat or a purse to add ideology, physical injury and personal hardship to strategies from coach specialists from Goodwill Industries. commuityenergyproject.org or (503) 284-6827 ext. 109. a little pizzazz to your life. Neckties provided or bring become one of the best known women artists. Made Develop a master job application and learn how to Both sessions at 5329 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. your own. Free. Registration required: www.multcolib.org possible by The National Endowment of the Humanities market transferable skills to land the job you want. Free. or (503) 988-5123 or in Hollywood library, 4040 N.E. Fund of the Library Foundation. Free. (503) 988-5123. Registration required: www.multcolib.org or (503) 988- MAKE, BREAK A HABIT Tillamook St. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. 5123 or in Hollywood library 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. Jan. 5. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Make a habit or break a habit, but realize habits influence our health, our finances LABYRINTH, TAIZE SET STOP DRAFTS AT HOME MAKE LIP BALM, LOTION and our relationships. Learn the “Golden Rule of Habit Jan. 20. 4-5:45 p.m. Walk a candlelight labyrinth Jan. 29. 5-7 p.m. In a weatherization workshop, learn Jan. 30. 6-7:30 p.m. Learn about peppermint and lavender Change” and how to design a habit formation plan. Free. in the second-floor Great Hall. Free. At 5:30 p.m., how to stop drafts in the home, save energy and increase and their spirit-lifting scents. Then make lip balm and lotion Registration required: www.multcolib.org or (503) 988- a healing and wholeness service includes music in comfort. Good for renters and homeowners. Qualified with moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter, coconut 5123 or in Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. Same free the Taize tradition in the sanctuary. Free-will offering. participants receive a free kit of weatherization supplies. oil and cocoa butter. Go home with luxurious, minty lip balm program, with registration requirement, 12 noon to 1 p.m. www.westprespdx.org. (503) 287-1289. Westminster Free. Registration: www.communityenergyproject.org or and calming lavender lotion to soothe dry, winter skin. Free. Jan. 9 in Hollywood library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. Presbyterian Church, 1624 N.E. Hancock St. (503) 284-6827 ext. 108. Peninsula Park Community Registration required: www.multcolib.org or (503) 988-5123 Center, 700 N. Rosa Parks Way. or in Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. LEARN SEISMIC RETROFIT WRITE A RESUME Jan. 9. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn the basics of installing a Jan. 21. 2-3 p.m. or 3-4 p.m. Meet with an experienced volunteer for one-on-one help in writing a resume. seismic retrofit to understand the process or consider doing Bring a paper copy of your resume, if available. Free. it yourself. Topics: goal of a retrofit, basic load calculations, Registration required: www.multcolib.org or (503) 988- earthquake insurance, features to avoid in your next home 5123 or in Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. purchase, permits, assessing foundation quality, tools and hardware. Free. 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