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H Portland, Oregon97213 2000 NE42ndAvenue PMB142 Northeast MetroNeighborhoodNews The HollywoodStarNews H website. Each will host an all-participant party Volume 31, Number 3 31, Volume October, the BTA In October, Anyone interested in joining in the BCC can sign up at Commuter miles are logged on the BTA sponsored by Hopworks Brewery and Hot Lips Pizza, celebrating the spirit of the contest and awarding plaques to the top companies in various categories, although, according to Noll, for the winners, “it is largely about the glory.” week, a random prize drawing is held for local bike shop and gift certificates, bike lights from Portland Design Works backpacks from Columbia Sportswear. Teams consist of workplaces bikecommutechallenge.com. Teams that can be defined from one person to hundreds. How the workplace is defined is up to the participants. Portland New Seasons stores compete in teams by store, creating friendly competition within the company. -

SEPTEMBER 2013 H SEPTEMBER just don’t have the just don’t H NEWS H Challenge? NEWS As more people bike commute and participate in the BCC, BCC participant Kristen confirms this idea. “Either I can We we have all the basics. “Currently, Velo Cult, which is receiving national attention for its unique combination of bike shop, bar and venue, is already stocked with twelve rotating beer taps, a drop-down stage for music, a screen for showing old films and select bike races, as well as an in-house custom frame builder — Cycles J Bryant. Noll believes that employers will become more aware of the benefits of a bike-commuting workforce. The BCC “raises the profile of bike commuting for workplaces, (helping them) understand the benefits of having a bicycling workforce and happier and more engaged how that translates to healthier, employees,” Noll says. take the bus and fall asleep, or ride and feel inspired,” she says. She also encourages her coworkers to participate be cause “it helps to build community.” Bike commuters gather at Velo Cult to have a pint and celebrate the start of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s a pint andof the start to have celebrate Cult the Bicycle Transportation gather Velo at commuters Bike Commute Challenge. Jamie — Photo by Bike Caulley cool stuff yet,” Boyer explains. - - - The Hollywood The chooses September believes it’s the ideal believes it’s also supplies bike maps, SIGNATURE GRAPHICS PORT U.S. POSTAGE PRESORTED STANDARD PAID 97208 LAND, OR

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STAR Publishing, Inc. H believing that bike commuting will be too hard. “People who have not bike commuted before imagine themselves bike commuting along the same route that they drive or ride a bus on,” says Noll. “When they contemplate that, it the time, there is a seems intimidating. Ninety percent of going back to school and adults busily harvesting from their backyard gardens, yet the BTA 2,000 of the 12,000 BCC participants last year identified themselves as new commuters. Of those participants, about 50 percent say they continued to ride more often after the That is good news for the BCC than they did previously. BTA fun, explains that she participates because, “it’s commuter, easy and gives me a bit of exercise.” clists gathered over pints and panniers at Velo Cult bike to celebrate the start of this shop, 1969 N.E. 42nd Ave., Bike Com- Alliance (BTA) Bicycle Transportation month’s mute (BCC). Velo Challenge Cult, an avid supporter of hosts a monthly happy hour for the non-profit the BTA, of biking group whose focus is promotion and advocacy and bike-related issues throughout the state. While other month to hold their largest event of the year. in cities in the United States focus on similar challenges May (National Bike month), the BTA with its historically dry days, warm daytime temperatures an easy and crisp mornings, all of which help to make transition for new bike commuters or seasoned commuters looking to increase their ride time. pose, as Noll explains, “is to get more folks riding bikes, more of the time.” former Hollywood Antique Mall, can help bicyclists get service bike prepared for the BCC with commuter gear, and an inspirational setting. Owner Sky Boyer says that, although the shop currently offers only 5-10 percent of its that inventory is growing quickly. anticipated inventory, route-finding assistance and workplace educational semi nars. Noll estimates they do more than 60 bike commute workshops a year around the Portland metro area helping workers learn commuting laws, bicycling skills, basic bike maintenance and how to combine biking with mass transit. beer and friendly staff, the BTA more comfortable route.”

Transportation Alliance event promotes bike commuting Alliance event promotes Bicycle Transportation By Jamie Caulley a ready for Are you 2 The Hollywood Star News September 2013 September Lee Perlman will be missed Thanks for Stoll Plaza, Editor: farewell to Lee Perlman The recent loss of long-time contributor Lee Perlman simply 2013 devastates us. We have known Lee since l978 from the days of the Editor: Portland Scribe, the Portland Tenants Union and the whole social- A giant heartfelt “thank you” to the entire Hollywood District for activism hub around the old Centenary Wilbur Church. He was honoring Norm and Helen Stoll with the dedication of Stoll Plaza at In This Issue always a passionate voice for social justice and development proj- Northeast 41st Avenue and Sandy Boulevard. Mom and Dad would Lee Perlman, reporter, dies 3 ects and how they would impact neighborhoods; that only grew be justifiably proud for being recognized by their peers in this way. Historic movie theaters 4 stronger as he pursued the facts over the past 30 years. Attending From their beginnings in Hollywood in 1950, Mom and Dad loved Dealing with divorce 6 every meeting and faithfully communicating the gist of them to our the District. They embraced the small-town atmosphere and the many, many people they worked with over the years. Calendar 12 communities, he provided an invaluable service that even a cadre of new writers will be hard pressed to accomplish. His knowledge Specifically I would like to thank the Hollywood Neighborhood People 14 of the movers and shakers, the corridors of power, the long-time Association, Hollywood Boosters, Hollywood Lions Club, Creston Business 17 community activists and non-profit groups was unparalleled; and Homes, Central Northeast Neighbors and the City of Portland. With- Briefs 20 his healthy skepticism a humorous balance to it all. out the cooperation of all of those groups, this would not have oc- We incurred his ire a couple of years ago when we wrote to curred. this paper complimenting it for having him on staff and him for The biggest thank you, however, is reserved for Jo Schaefer, presi- his fine work. Never one to wave his own flag at all, he protested dent of the Hollywood Neighborhood Association. Jo was the catalyst that we were “over-doing it” even though we hoped that he was for making this happen. She is the heartbeat of Hollywood. If you secretly pleased to be reminded of how much we noticed and ap- want to know what is happening in Hollywood, ask Jo. preciated his efforts. Again, “thank you” to all for your hard work on this project. Thanks again for providing him with the forum all these In closing, I want to say how much I will miss my monthly chats years. He will be missed beyond words. with Lee Perlman as he delivered the Star throughout the District. Page 12 In sorrow, with appreciation, Rest in peace, my friend. Rest in peace.

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Lee Star staff Perlman, says good- reporter, bye to Lee dies Perlman Lee Perlman was born in Brooklyn, New What can we say about Lee Perlman? York, on January 27, 1949. His parents, We’ve never met anyone — and doubt Samuel and Lucille Perlman, were both in- we ever again will — who could go to volved in the Civil Rights movement and as many meetings as he attended. Day or other social justice causes of the time. He night. That was his passion. Lee was well graduated from Erasmus Hall High School known — and well read — in Portland, and attended Boston University, where he covering the many meetings he attended majored in journalism. After graduating citywide. By doing that, he was able to in 1970, Lee returned to New York City gather information from many neighbor- where he worked for a left-wing newspa- Lee Perlman hood and business associations — as well per called the National Guardian. In 1972, as individual businesses, members of the Lee left New York; after driving slowly January 27, 1949 • August 8, 2013 community and local organizations — and across the country, he landed in Portland, relay that information to the readers of the Oregon, where he remained for the rest of Hollywood Star News. He gave a voice to his life. those who otherwise would not have one. Lee loved Portland and, as a journalist, was very concerned with many issues that di- For many people, he provided the main source of news about what was happening in their rectly affected its citizens. Whether attending a street fair or bringing to light stories of the communities. We have lost a valued friend and valuable neighbor. homeless, the hungry and the marginally employed, Lee retained that sense of social justice We at the Star office will miss the morning visits when Lee would walk in to tell us that defined the environment he was raised in. While he wrestled with the complexity of about a meeting he just attended or a new development that had been given the green light urban renewal, mayoral recalls and budget cuts, Lee delighted in bringing his readers stories or a new business that had moved into the area. We will miss his old work boots, his corny of hope and beauty, such as his series on community gardens and the fine work of the Sisters jokes and his nice singing voice. of the Road. Although the Star will miss Lee and all his contributions to our efforts to produce a Lee had a terrific memory and delighted in quoting verbatim from books he had read valuable source of information and news, we are committed to continuing to be the source throughout his life. He could also sing the lyrics from any song he had ever heard, even the for news in Northeast and North Portland. That includes our continued support for the obscure vaudeville tunes that his father enjoyed. Until sidelined by an injury, Lee ran many communities, organizations, neighborhoods, businesses and individuals that make up this half-marathons. In typical Lee fashion, he ran them while wearing jeans and work boots. area — and make it so unique and strong. Although he stayed in regular touch with his family in New York, he only returned to Lee was a very dedicated writer for the Hollywood Star News. We loved him and will New York at Christmas time. He would unpack his bag, pulling out silkscreened scarves, miss him terribly. We know he is at peace. pottery and small sculptures made by Portland artists. He would also bring a number of his articles and columns that he thought would be of interest to the family. Lee would delight – Mary DeHart, Owner and Publisher, the Hollywood Star News his elderly mother by reading to her for hours at a time. Lee died unexpectedly at home on August 8, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Lucille; brother, Bill; sister-in-law, Patricia; nieces Deirdre and Michelle; nephew, Philippe; many loving cousins; and his dear friend Anne McLaughlin. Services will be private. Lee had always requested that in the event of his death, his friends and loved ones reread the last lines in his favorite novel, The Mayor of Caster- bridge: dLee Perlman “I ask that no one grieves on account of me, and that I not be buried in public memorial planned

consecrated ground. And that no sexton be asked to toll the bell, The community is invited to attend a remembrance/ and no mourners walk at my funeral.” memorial event for Lee Perlman on Sunday, Those who knew and loved Lee should not be surprised by his wishes. He was a quiet, September 15 at 4 p.m. at Lorenzen Conference private and thoughtful man who will be dearly missed. Center at Legacy Emanuel Hospital. That was the site In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Sisters of the Road, 133 N.W. 6th Ave., Portland, Oregon. of many meetings in Lee’s Eliot neighborhood.

– Information provided by Bill and Patricia Perlman Legacy Emanuel is on North Vancouver Avenue between Russell Street and the east end of the Fremont Bridge. The Lorenzen Center is off Graham St. between the hospital and the Medical Office Building. There is parking in the lot on North Graham St./Gantenbein Avenue just across from the Medical Office Building. This will be a very simple remembrance event. Please go to www.facebook.com/ LeePerlmanMemorial for updates or to post remembrances/reflections. 4 The Hollywood Star News September 2013 Historic movie theaters thrive in local neighborhoods By Kathy Eaton

“Pizza and beer has become as common as Coke and popcorn,” said Whyte. The Hollywood Theatre With 18 years experience in the nonprofit film world, Whyte is also a documentary film maker who understands the movie industry rules about obtaining and showing films in a com- “The Hollywood Theatre is not competing with Regal Cinemas,” said executive director petitive market. “We can’t show whatever we want,” said Whyte. He also noted that Portland Doug Whyte. “We see ourselves competing with everything else that’s happening on a Saturday is the most competitive film market in the country, with more independent theaters than other night.” major cities. In the three years that Concordia resident Whyte has been executive director of the historic When the film industry began converting films to a digital format, Whyte used grant mon- theater on Northeast Sandy Boulevard, ticket sales have risen 50 percent. The theater offers ey to purchase digital projectors. Whyte believes film is here to stay, though, and retained the a variety of film genres and live events that appeal to a wide array of patrons. Those patrons capacity to show films in 35mm, 16mm and soon 70mm, in addition to digital format. can now buy beer and pizza from the pie hole inside the theater connecting it to Atomic Pizza located next door.

Nate Capp in front of a poster in the Hollywood Theatre. — Photo by Judy Nelson

On a summer evening, walkers head to the movies at Laurelhurst Theater and Nate Capp relaxes in Hollywood Theatre’s newly designed and furnished upstairs lobby. Pub. — Photo by — Photo by Judy Nelson Judy Nelson

Outside the Academy Theater. — Photo by Judy Nelson

Academy Theater concessions include Flying Pie Pizza, desserts from Bipartisan Cafe and sushi from Miyamoto. — Photo by Judy Nelson

(left to right): Laurelhurst Theater owners Woody Wheeler and Prescott Allen wait outside the box office for patrons to arrive. — Photo by Judy Nelson September 2013 The Hollywood Star News 5

Hollywood resident Erik Freeman said, “The Hollywood Theatre offers a great venue for Partners Heyward and Julie Stewart and Flying Pie Pizza owner Ty DuPuis renovated the live performances; the acoustics and stage are awesome. I enjoy music documentary films and run-down theater built in 1948 and reopened it in 2006, after investing $1 million, mostly for the opportunity for interactive discussions with filmmakers.” seismic upgrading. Opening in 1926, the Hollywood Theatre became the center of a vibrant community that “Before then, there were a lot of drugs and crime and little street traffic in the neighbor- Whyte is interested in preserving. “The theater is an asset, but the liabilities cost money,” said hood. Property values have gone up, and it’s once again a safe neighborhood with thriving Whyte. There’s a $12 million restoration plan to maintain the infrastructure, but the theater is businesses that draw people out,” said Stewart. dependent on community support. They acquired brand-new projection equipment when they opened, but didn’t anticipate In 2012, the Hollywood Theatre used grants to establish a film-making lab, teaching film- the studio’s demand to convert to digital. “We didn’t jump right into digital as there were ini- making production to 160 Grant High School students. The theater also invested grants to tially a lot of snafus, and we thought there’d be plenty of time,” said Stewart. teach a stop-motion animation workshop at Multnomah County’s Donald E. Long Deten- This year, Fox Searchlight Pictures announced a deadline of December 2013 to convert to tion Center for underserved youth. Although the Hollywood Theatre is uniquely non-profit, digital format. Stewart estimates that it will cost $120,000 to purchase new equipment and nearby independent theaters employed other business models resulting in success. labor to install it. The partners initiated a campaign in mid-August using crowd-funding websites as the vehicle to raise money and donations may also be made through a portal on their The Laurelhurst Theater and Pub website, academytheaterpdx.com. For more information: The Laurelhurst Theater and Pub, 2735 E. Burnside St., was run down when business partners and childhood friends Woody Wheeler and Prescott Allen leased it in 1999. “There Hollywood Theatre: hollywoodtheatre.org, (503) 493-1128, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. wasn’t even an operable broom when we acquired it,” said Wheeler. They’ve remodeled the lobby twice and had to replace four different heating/cooling sys- Laurelhurst Theater and Pub: laurelhursttheater.com, (503) 232-5511, tems and fix a lower roof that was failing. Allen acknowledged there was a lot of deferred 2735 E. Burnside St. maintenance when they opened the doors in January 2000 but the two native Portlanders The Academy: academytheaterpdx.com, (503) 252-0500, 7818 S.E. Stark St. valued the central location of the theater built in 1923. The neighborhood was on the cusp of changing in 2000, and the two owners credit the impetus for change to nearby Starbucks, La Buca and Whole Foods. Street parking is available in the neighborhood; and the owners see a lot of their customers biking, walking or taking the bus to the theater. “We can bring in 1,000 people on the weekend,” said Wheeler. “We show the best movies available, appealing to younger and older audiences. We like knowing how particular movies are doing after they’re released; we can pick and choose what we think our customers will enjoy,” said Allen. The owners showcase films according to a theme every month: September’s choice reflects staff picks, October highlights Halloween films and November is viewer’s choice. Wheeler and Allen converted to all-digital movies about a year and a half ago. “We were apprehensive at first, but have seen improvement, both in visual and sound quality,” said Allen. They’ve seen a steady, upward trend in ticket sales in the past decade and acknowledge concession sales as a key element to their success. They bring food into the theater from The New Deal Cafe, 5250 N.E. Halsey St., which they purchased in 2006. They sell pizza and offer 13 Oregon beers on tap, but also sell wraps and salads. “We open very few cans at the Cafe; dishes are prepared with fresh, organic ingredients,” said Wheeler. “For less than $20, two patrons can purchase movie tickets and enjoy a meal including a glass of beer. We think it’s a good value,” said Wheeler. “Who doesn’t like pizza and beer?” added Allen. The Academy Theater Michael Downing The Academy Theater, 7818 S.E. 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When a woman realizes that her marriage isn’t working, she may feel a range of emotions that swirl into a cacophony of questions. What are the next steps to take? How will she sup- Three professionals have started port herself? What will life be like as a single parent? Clear Transitions PDX workshops for women in separation or Three professional women — a mediator, a lawyer and a financial advisor — have devel- divorce. From left are financial oped Clear Transitions PDX as a non-profit workshop for women who are in the beginning, advisor EJ Cortez, lawyer Meagan middle or end of a separation or divorce. They recognized that some of their own clients could Robbins and mediator Linda benefit from the information available from a diverse, experienced group of professionals Scher. Volunteers from profes- about the legal, emotional and financial aspects of separation and divorce, said Meagan Rob- sional groups provide information bins, a lawyer who lives in the Hollywood district. about finances, law, mediation and She teamed with EJ Cortez, a financial advisor who works in the Lloyd District; and counseling. — Photo by Janet Linda Scher, a mediator whose office is on Hawthorne Boulevard. The trio sought volunteers Goetze through professional organizations to help staff the seminars, scheduled on the third Saturday of each month from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $30. For a few months earlier this year, the workshops were held in Cortez’s office. The idea was to provide an Eastside resource patterned after similar groups in Tigard, aimed at West- side women, and in Vancouver, Washington, for Clark County residents. However, Clear Transitions now meets at the YWCA, 1111 S.W. 10th Ave., which has become a partner in the A mediator at the workshop, Bryan R. Welch, said he acts as a neutral third party to help project. The meeting place remains closer than Tigard for Eastside women, Scher noted; and couples have a conversation and reach an agreement. In Multnomah County, he said, those eventually the founders hope to meet across the river again. with children may be required to seek mediation to agree on support and other issues related Although men have many questions and also experience emotional turmoil around di- to child rearing. vorce, Robbins said, Clear Transitions is aimed at women because they often are in different Brent Hamilton, a financial advisor, offered workshop attendees an outline for becoming economic and power positions than men. In her family law practice, Robbins said, she has financially independent and the steps to take in what he called “financial fact-finding.” Those seen women who don’t know their husband’s income and have little information about the details may include total household expenses, taxes, children’s college funding, medical and couple’s debts or mortgage. Some women are reluctant to leave abusive relationships, she said, dental plans, and credit card debt. Women needing to reenter the workforce may seek spousal for fear they won’t be able to feed their children. support to update job skills, Hamilton said. In the seminars, Scher said, the volunteer professionals outline basic information for a Family therapy can help people through grief and loss, Bruno said. It’s also important to woman to consider. It would be time-consuming and expensive for her to locate and make remember, she said, “It’s a transition that people move through.” appointments with a counselor, a mediator, a lawyer and a financial advisor on her own. In addition, the women get to meet in the same room with others with similar concerns. “You can see the camaraderie,” Scher said. Surviving divorce The seminars don’t offer individual legal or financial advice, but the participants receive handouts from some professionals, including 16 pages from Clear Transitions. Those pages What: Clear Transitions PDX provides community and professional resources for women in the divorce process. provide websites and telephone numbers for free or low-cost legal services; information on terminology, financial considerations and support groups for adults and children; and lists of books to help children and parents cope with divorce. When: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month. The meetings begin and end with comments from a counselor, so that women gain some idea of how to get through the current difficult period and see where they might go with their Where: YWCA, 1111 S.W. 10th Ave. lives in the future. “They can have some hope and optimism in life and see that it will get better,” Scher Cost: $30; some assistance available. said. Yet, said Vicki Bruno, a volunteer counselor at a recent Clear Transitions workshop, di- Register: ywcapdx.org/events/navigating-surviving-divorce/. vorce is a time of grieving; and women need to take care of themselves. Eat well, sleep well and have a daily activity, she advised, which may be as simple as a walk. Information: Linda Scher, (503) 232-8550. gotwindow dirty windows?washing

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“Try it, you’ll like it” might be the hash tag for Northeast Community Center’s new-for- A non-sports offering, Cartooning with Carina, will help young artists, ages 9-13, turn fall youth classes. Free introductory classes are being offered for three of the classes. those doodles into recognizable cartoons. Look for an exhibition in NECC’s lobby. PE and Me is a child-and-parent class offered in four-week sessions on Mondays from Youth aquatics activities in the warm-water indoor pool will feature small group and pri- 9-9:45 a.m. One participant must be three to five years old; the other must be an adult. PE vate lessons, swim club and Flick-N-Float movies. Upcoming movies: and Me gives both parent and child time to run, jump, skip, throw, shoot and move their way Friday, November 1, 5:30 p.m.: Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax to a healthy Monday morning. The free introductory class will take place September 9, with Friday, November 29, 5:30 p.m.: Toy Story required pre-registration at the NECC front desk. Also offering a free introductory class is the new Saturday Sports Sampler. These four- Looking ahead to Thanksgiving weekend: Parents who want to shop for bargains at the week sessions offer children 5-8 years old the opportunity to try a new sport each week, which mall or watch sports games, might consider letting their children take part in NECC’s Black may include basketball, soccer, kickball, T-ball or fun tag games. Children 5-6 years old meet Friday Frenzy. Kids, ages 6 through 13, will play games, swim, shoot hoops and do crafts from from 11-11:45 a.m. Children 7-8 years old meet from 9:45-10:45 a.m. The free introductory 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, November 29. class will take place September 14 with required pre-registration at the NECC front desk. Another offering with a free introductory class is the Volleyball Skills Class held Wednes- For more information: Northeast Community Center, 1630 N.E. 38th Ave., necommuni- day afternoons with separate classes for 8-9 year-olds (5:45-6:45 p.m.) and 10-11 year-olds tycenter.org, (503) 284-3377. (7-8 p.m.). The free introductory class will take place September 11 with required pre-registration at the NECC front desk. 8 The Hollywood Star News September 2013 Board recruitment underway at Hollywood Farmers Market By Erin Jaurigue, board member, Hollywood Farmers Market

The Hollywood Farmers Market is now accepting applications to join its board of directors in The deadline for applications is Saturday, September 14. The board will in- January 2014. Board membership offers an opportunity for volunteers, vendors and market vite qualified candidates to an interview at the October 16 board meeting, and elec- lovers to become involved in the nonprofit organization. The board welcomes applications tions will take place that evening. New members will be seated effective January 1, 2014. from individuals enthusiastic about the Market, especially those with backgrounds in the ar- The application is available online at http://www.hollywoodfarmersmarket.org/wordpress/vol- eas of food policy, nutrition, nonprofit organizations, community outreach, human resources, unteers/board-application/. Any questions about the recruitment process may be directed to grant writing, finance, marketing or graphic design. Gabrielle Haber at [email protected]. The board includes up to 15 members, including a handful of seats that will be vacated at The Hollywood Farmers Market is located on Northeast Hancock Street between 44th the end of this year. Board members serve a three-year term and oversee the Hollywood and and 45th avenues, one block south of Sandy Boulevard. It is open every Saturday from May Lloyd farmers markets, which are both held year-round. The board’s primary responsibility is through Thanksgiving and the first and third Saturdays from December through April. Market governance of the markets, although members may expect to take on a variety of tasks during hours are 8 a.m.-1 p.m. from May to October and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. from November to April. their tenure, such as mission-related developmental considerations and community partner- Dogs are welcome in the Market after 10 a.m. For more information, visit hollywoodfarmer- ships. Board members attend meetings held on the third Wednesday evening of every month smarket.org. and also serve on one or more committees. An annual board retreat is held every January, and a vendor dinner and harvest festival are hosted by the board throughout the year. Paint Sale! Through September 8th Save $10 instantly on all Interior and Exterior Gallons of Best Look Paint Our Best Look Paint has superior performance, durability and is also a paint and primer in one! So you can save time and money Beaumont Hardware for all your home and garden needs. Everything to help you get the job done, throughout the year. Knowledgeable staff • Natural garden supplies • EARTH FRIENDLY products • Locally-owned Beaumont Hardware Your Neighborhood Hardware Store 4303 NE Fremont 503-281-4406 • www.beaumont.doitbest.com Open 7 Days a Week! Mon - Fri 8-6 • Sat 8-5 • Sun 9-4 September 2013 The Hollywood Star News 9 Madison launches career technical education program in sustainable agriculture

By Anne Laufe

Just off Northeast 82nd Avenue, on a patch of land tucked between the red brick building and the football field, the Madison High School garden has taken root. As summer draws to a close, the 1,500-square-foot plot is overflowing with every kind of vegetable imaginable, from beets to zucchini, along with showy cutting flowers such as sun- flower and zinnia. Fruit trees laden with pears, apples, peaches and figs provide partial shade from the mid-day sun. Under the guidance of garden coordinator Susan Wiencke, Madison students enrolled in a sustainable agriculture class planted the annuals last spring, and others participating in a summer internship tended and harvested them throughout the growing season. The summer interns also sold produce at the Cully Community Market and through a new online service, the Neighbor Market Project. Building on the overwhelming success of the garden, Madison is launching a new career technical education (CTE) program in sustainable agriculture this fall, with Wiencke teaching two classes and spending less time as garden coordinator. Career technical education programs aim to expose students to various career opportunities and involve them in real-world experiences to help them figure out what they’re interested in. Madison’s sustainable agriculture program joins other CTE programs in the district, including building construction and electrical engineering at Benson High School, digital media and design production at Wilson High School, and the existing health services program at Madison. The sustainable agriculture program consists of two classes: Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture, which Wiencke co-taught in the past; and a new class, Urban Farming. Wiencke describes the Intro class, as “a broad overview of various gardening and urban- farming techniques. It’s a hybrid between a practical gardening class and a science-based curriculum.” In addition to studying botany and conducting experiments, students will learn how to build a compost pile and prepare a garden bed. Wiencke also will weave in food system curriculum, including study of local, organic, sustainable and conventional food production and the social issues involved. In the Urban Farming class, students will learn how to propa- Madison High School students (left to right) Caroline gate plants through both sexual and asexual methods. They will Price and Matt Estes harvest peppers. — Photo by Susan start seeds indoors and out, learn different grafting techniques and Wiencke start new plants from cuttings. Students will also study marketing, branding and basic business skills as they prepare for a culminating plant sale in May. Wiencke, who also owns a landscaping business, brings many years of industry experience to her new role as teacher. Because she Madison High School summer garden interns (left is certified as a CTE teacher and not as a science teacher, students to right) Caroline Price, Lindsey Ramirez, Jarod Morrow and Matt Estes sell produce at the Cully cannot earn science credit for the classes she teaches. Community Market. — Photo by Susan Wiencke They can, however, earn college credits from Clackamas Com- munity College, because the high school classes are aligned with the community college’s horticulture classes. Students can earn 6 college credits for the Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture class and 4 college credits for the Urban Farming class. Madison principal Petra Callin is excited about the new program and hopes that students in all grades will take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about science, gardening, and how to run a business. “In these kinds of programs, kids are really doing the stuff that people are doing out in the world of work. They’re visiting farms, growing their own food and working on marketing and selling their own product. It gives them a lot of real practical experience,” says Callin.

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This summer, Multnomah County Library hold an iPhone!” She also loves cheerleading participated in a teen internship program and has been involved in competitive cheer- called Summerworks, established by the non- leading. However, it is expensive to partici- profit Worksystems. According to Worksys- pate competitively, so Chazlyn stopped so her tems, in the past ten years, youth employment mother could pay her bills. has dropped from 46 percent to 27 percent. Chazlyn learned about the internship The Summerworks program found 530 intern through her high school guidance counselor. jobs for teens this summer, 20 of whom came She was especially interested in the experi- to work for the library. ence it would give her. She “didn’t want to At the Hollywood Library, intern Cha- be 20 years old without work experience.” zlyn Sharpe was glad she was “not fetching Summerworks included a four-day training coffee,” as a friend of hers did interning else- in which she learned how to fill out an appli- where. “I love it!” she said. “I think, I’m do- cation and create a resume and cover letter, ing their job! I feel more mature.” The goal of among other things. Materials created in the Summerworks is not only to give teens paying program turned out to be her application. In jobs, but to give them valuable work experi- order to get the library position, she had to ence and satisfaction that prepares them for take a test on filing accuracy, just as library the adult working world. Chazlyn didn’t mind pages do. She thought perhaps her work with doing one-time tasks like shredding papers be- kids earned her a position. “I babysit a lot cause she also got to do the work everyone else and wrote what I did when I unexpectedly on the staff does. Her least favorite thing was worked for a long evening into the night. having nothing to do, and her most favorite I handled that well,” she said. The parents thing was sorting items into crates. She also were one of her references. loved putting out new books and the giddy When she indicated her interest in the feeling when a library patron exclaimed, “Just library specifically, all she said was “Mult- Chazlyn Sharpe, an intern at the Hollywood Library, checks in items that arrived from for me?!” as she put a book on the shelf. nomah Library,” as she wasn’t aware of any other branches after being put on hold by patrons. — Photo by Chris Phillips, page at the Chazlyn, who is 16 years old, attends Cen- locations but her Gresham Library. Chazlyn Hollywood Library tennial High School. She loves to keep moving, admitted she doesn’t like to read books, say- so her favorite subject is physical education. ing, “I will burn books if you give them to Although she says she’s not very good at math me.” When she does find a book she likes, and geometry, she loved her algebra class. She though, like Push by Sapphire, she will read also loves technology, “but it needs to slow that book over and over. No doubt some of down,” she says. “There’s a toy for a baby to her new coworkers will be ready to suggest a few similar books she could try. 12 The Hollywood Star News September 2013

Learn to live with chronic illness Sept. 13. 9 -11:30 a.m. Continues Fridays through Oct. 11. Living well with such chronic health September 2013 conditions as diabetes, arthritis, asthma and heart disease. Free but donations appreciated. Registration required: (503) 288-8303. Bridge Meadows, 8502 N. CalendarEvents 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 by Wayland Ave. e-mail to [email protected] by the 15th of the prior month. If possible, follow the format used in the calendar. Film to feature Jackie Robinson NE Center to show outdoor paintings Jackie Robinson film scheduled Jazz vocalist to perform Sept. 13 and 27. 1 p.m. View a film, “The Jackie Sept. 3. Local landscape artist Celeste Bergin will Sept. 6. 1 p.m. View a film, “The Jackie Robinson Sept. 8. 3 p.m. Jazz vocalist Kathy Kosins of Chicago Robinson Story.” Free but donations appreciated. exhibit her plein air paintings through September. Story,” about the first African-American in the will perform. Donation $20 at the door, which Pizza lunch with soft drink available for $2 The film Free. (503) 284-9252. Northeast Community Center, major leagues. Free. Register and call for more opens at 2:30 p.m. Reservations recommended: v portrays the baseball great who joins the Brooklyn 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. information: (503) 288-8303. Trenton Terrace, 4720 [email protected] or (503) Dodgers, becoming the first African-American in the N. Trenton St. 313-3328. Coleman-Scott House, 2110 N.E. 16th major leagues. (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Deadline set to enter art, crafts show Ave. Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Sept. 3. Deadline for artists and craftspeople to apply Buy books, eat chili to enter a juried Fine Art & Cool Craft Show & Sale Sept. 7. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. book sale; 11 a.m. to 1 Author to read in sign language Market plans kids’ activities planned as a fund-raiser for the Northeast Commu- p.m. chili cook-off. Find a good book to read, bring Sept. 9. 11:15-11:45 a.m. Dawn Prochovnic, author Sept. 14. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids’ Day with families at nity Center in November. (503) 284-3377. Northeast bottles and pop cans for recycling. Taste the chili and founder of SmallTalk Learning, will lead an the farmers market will feature music, a face painter, Community Center, 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. entries for a nominal donation and vote for your interactive sign language story time for babies and kids’ cooking demonstration, recycling activity and favorite. Wheelchair accessible. Information: (503) toddlers. She will feature her book, “See the Col- more. Free. www.hollywoodfarmersmarket.org. Hol- Library offers stories in Vietnamese 281-0324. Wilshire United Methodist Native Ameri- ors!” Signed copies of her books will be available at lywood Farmers Market, Northeast 44th Avenue and Sept. 4. 10:15-11 a.m. A storytime in Vietnamese for can Fellowship, 3917 N.E. Shaver St. a special event price of $15. Free event. Information: Hancock Street. children ages 0-6 with an adult. Free. (503) 988-5386. (503) 954-2354, www.greenbeanbookspdx.com, Gregory Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Center plans varied sports Meet potters over tea Green Bean Books, 1600 N.E. Alberta St. Sept. 7. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet local pottery artists, Sept. 14. Registration for children ages 5 to 8 to play Gallery to exhibit pop-up books see their work and stay for tea. Information: (503) Preschool sports classes listed a new sport each week, starting Sept. 21. Classes for Sept. 5. Noon to 6 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays and Satur- 236-3539. The Jasmine Pearl Tea Merchants, 724 N.E. Sept. 9. Register for preschool sports and movement ages 5-6 meet 11-11:45 a.m.. Saturdays. For ages 7-8, days. “From Playful to Poignant: Pop Up and Movable 22nd Ave. class. Children ages 3-5, with adult, meet 9-9:45 meet 9:45-10:45 a.m. Saturdays. www.necommuni- Books,” to Oct. 5. Some of the handmade art books a.m. Mondays. Weekly classes begin Sept. 16. www. tycenter.org. (503)284-2277. Northeast Community are moving meditations on language, and some are Puppy training class offered necommunitycenter.org. (503) 284-2277. Northeast Center, 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. playful hand shadows. www.23sandy.com. (503) 927- Sept. 7. 1-2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 5. In “Basic Community Center, 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. 4409. 23 Sandy Gallery, 623 N.E. 23rd Ave. and Puppy Manners” class, students learn how to Film focuses on elders’ stories teach their dogs to sit, stay and walk with a loose Kids in PJs to hear stories Sept. 14. 11 a.m. to noon. Screening of film “Grand- Attic Institute writers to read leash. Uses positive training techniques and real-life Sept. 9. 6:30-7 p.m. Children under age 6 come in parents, Grand Stories” by a youth media camp to Sept. 5. 7 p.m. Faculty members from the Attic Insti- scenarios to transfer skills into everyday life. $150. pajamas with an adult to hear stories and join in capture unique cultural and familial values. Free. tute’s Atheneum Master Writing Program will read Register at www.oregonhumane.org/pet_training or songs. Continues on Mondays. Free. (503) 988-5362. (503) 988-5394. North Portland library, 512 N. from their work. The certificate writing program (503) 285-7722. Oregon Humane Society, 1067 N.E. Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. Killingsworth St. melds independent study, faculty supervision, read- Columbia Blvd. ings and other special events. Readers include David Teen lounge hours set Musician to lead family event Biespiel, Karen Karbo, Lee Montgomery, Wendy Hollywood Boosters plan to golf Sept. 10. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Teen lounge and homework Sept. 14. noon to 1 p.m. Newel Briggs brings his Willis, Merridawn Duckler and Greg Robillard. www. Sept. 7. 1 p.m. The annual Hollywood Boosters Golf center opens with homework help, computer use guitar for a joyful, inspirational event for the entire broadwaybooks.net. (503) 284-1726. Broadway Scramble. $50, includes 9 holes, golf cart, meal and or space for doing homework. Free. (503) 988-5386. family. Free. (503) 988-5394. North Portland library, Books, 1714 N.E. Broadway. prizes. Advance payments to Annette Stevko, Holly- Gregory Heights Library, 7912 N.E. Sandy Blvd. 512 N. Killingsworth St. wood Chiropractic Center, 4111 N.E. Tillamook St., Library plans citizenship class ‘Spider Woman’ slated at Sandy Plaza Portland, OR 97212. (503) 281-3400. Broadmoor Kids’ volleyball classes slated Sept. 5 - 29. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 Sept. 14. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Continues Saturdays through Golf Course, 3509 N.E. Columbia Blvd. Sept. 11. Register children ages 8 to 12 to learn p.m. Sundays. Triangle Productions presents “Kiss of basic volleyball skills. Weekly classes begin Sept. 18. Oct. 19. Learn the process for becoming a citizen, the Spider Woman” starring Margie Boule, Matthew Brewer to host ‘Mad Max’ film Ages 8-9 meet 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Ages prepare for the citizenship interview, study U.S. his- Storm, Bobby Ryan and Ron Harman. Tickets $15- Sept. 7. At dusk. The Hollywood Theatre teams with 10-12 meet 7-8 p.m. www.necommunitycenter.org . tory and government for the examination. Classes $35. [email protected]. (503) 239-5919. Addi- Burnside Brewing Co. to show “Mad Max Beyond (503) 284-2277. Northeast Community center, 1630 are taught in English by library volunteers. Informa- tional information at www.tripro.org. The Sanctuary Thunderdome” with Mel Gibson and Tina Turner N.E. 38th Ave. tion: (503) 988-6318. Registration required: (503) at Sandy Plaza, 1785 N.E. Sandy Blvd. in a post apocalyptic world. Bring your own chair. 988-5234 or in the Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Taste test Thundarr Dome, a Bavarian Class offers steps to avoid falls Ave. wheat ale crafted for the film. For Sept. 11. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Preventing falls, one step at a Free puppy class slated ages 21 and older. Burnside Brewing time, with an Oregon Health Authority representa- Sept. 14. 5:15-6 p.m. Also Sept. 27. 5-5:45 p.m. “Puppy Co., 701 E. Burnside St. tive providing information for staying active. Free but donations appreciated. Registration required: Romps” exposes your puppy to new dogs when he Eat like a Viking (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 is young to help prevent behavioral problems as he Sept. 8. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Viking N.E. 40th Ave. matures. Trainers will answer questions about raising breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, a puppy, potty-training, play-biting and more. For sausage, fruit, orange juice and bot- AARP offers driver safety class puppies five months or younger. Free but donations tomless coffee or tea. $7 for adults, Sept. 12 and 13. 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Two-day are accepted. Register at www.oregonhumane. $4 for children ages 5-12, no charge AARP driver safety class. Fee: $12 for AARP mem- org/pet_training. (503) 285-7722. Oregon Humane for children under age 5. Children’s bers, $14 for non-members. Registration: (503) 288- Society animal medical & learning center, 1067 N.E. story hour begins at 10 a.m. www. 8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Columbia Blvd. norsehall.org. (503) 236-3401. Norse Learn healthy brain games Pet owners to learn first aid Hall, 111 N.E. 11th Ave. Sept. 12. 2:30-3:30 p.m. A fun discussion with Sept. 15. 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pet first-aid class with examples of brain games and why they work to im- ‘Chimpanzee’ film slated veterinary specialists. A hands-on lab and lecture Sept. 8. 2-4 p.m. View a documentary prove brain health and cognitive wellness. Register class teaching dog and cat first-aid including ban- film, “Chimpanzee,” in partnership at (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 daging, CPR, common emergencies and common with Northwest VEG. Question-and- N.E. 40th Ave. toxicities. Free but space is limited. Register at www. answer period will follow. Free. (503) Dentists offer family BBQ vcaspecialtyvets.com/northwest-veterinary-special- 988-5394. North Portland library, 512 Sept. 12. 4-8 p.m. An open house and family event ists/local/community-1st-aid-class. (503) 285-7722. N. Killingsworth St. with barbecue, games and prizes. Free. www.port- Oregon Humane Society, 1067 N.E. Columbia Blvd. landfamilydentistry.com Portland Family Dentistry, 6439 N.E. Sandy Blvd.

The musical “Kiss of the Spider Woman” will be presented September 5-29. September 2013 The Hollywood Star News 13

Organist duo plans program Gallery to show animal sculpture Diabetics gain group support Sept. 15. 4 p.m. Organists Jonas and Chris Nordwall Sept. 26. 6-8 p.m. Last Thursday reception for artist Sept. 17. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Diabetes will play Renaissance to ragtime music. A free-will Betsy Soifer and her menagerie of animal sculptures support group meets the third offering will be taken. www.taborheightschurch.org. from found objects. Free. noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday- Tuesday of each month. Share your (503) 232-8500. Tabor Heights United Methodist Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. www.sixdaysart.net experience with the disease, gain Church, 6161 S.E. Stark St. (503) 280-6329. Six Days Art, 2724 N.E. Alberta St. support and share ideas. Free but donation appreciated. (503) 288-8303. Exercise makes brain fit Writer to read ‘Bedtime Math’ Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. Sept. 16. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Cognitive Wellness with Sept. 27. 6:30-7:30 p.m. A pajama party for reading 40th Ave. brain fitness games designed to enhance memory from “Bedtime Math” by Laura Overdeck. Math and cognitive skills. Socialize while exercising the riddles and other activities, including making Upcoming brain. Meet Mondays and Thursdays for six weeks. mystery clocks, building stuffed animal zip lines and Fee: $54. Register by Sept. 16 at (503) 288-8303. solving tangram puzzles. Free but space is limited. Writing classes Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Register: (503) 954-2354. Green Bean Books, 1600 slated for children N.E. Alberta St. Oct. 3. 4-5 p.m. Creative writing class Author to visit Hollywood library for ages 8 to 12. Continues to Nov. Sept. 19. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Lois Leveen, author of “The Stories, music to illuminate Day of Dead 21. Expression in stories and poems. Secrets of Mary Bowser,” will visit the Tuesday Pag- Sept. 28. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nuestro Canto has All experience levels welcome. $30 eturners. Free. (503) 988-5391. Hollywood library, gathered music from many parts of Mexico to influ- for the term. Register online at www. 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. ence its songs performed with ancient and native PortlandParks.org (course #412893) instruments. The program will combine stories and or call (503) 916-5615. Beaumont Climb off the couch for games, snacks indigenous songs about Day of the Dead to teach SUN Community School, 4043 N.E. Sept. 20. 7-9 p.m. Differently-abled individuals, 18 the audience about the history of the celebration. Fremont St. and older, are invited for games, crafts, dancing and Free. (503) 988-5362. Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th snacks. Admission is $7 per participant and first Ave. Author to lead writing class Singer-songwriter Stephen “Ragga” Marley will per- companion is free. Information: (503) 702-2394 or form November 12 at the Wonder Ballroom. Oct. 3. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Creative [email protected]. New Venue: St. Two cartoonists to read fairy tales writing class for teens and adults Charles Catholic Church, 5310 N.E. 42nd Ave. Sept. 28. 1 p.m. Cartoonists Graham Annable and led by poet and fiction writer Craig Thompson will read their work included in Providence meeting scheduled Linda Ferguson. All experience levels and families Library to give away books an anthology, “Fairy Tale Comics.” It includes tales Oct. 7. 7 p.m. The annual Providence Portland Sept. 21. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children’s Book Fair gives welcome. $35 for the term. Register online at www. adapted and illustrated in comics format by 17 car- Medical Center meeting with neighbors. Topics will a free book to each child from pre-school to fifth PortlandParks.org (course #412903) or call (503) toonists. A comics drawing activity will follow the include a construction update for the new guest grade. Meet Bookman and Bookwoman, hear taiko 916-5615. Beaumont SUN Community School, 4043 reading. Free. Information: (503) 954-2354. www. housing project. Free. Meet in the medical center’s drumming, make a book and other crafts. Free. (503) N.E. Fremont St. greenbeanbookspdx.com. Green Bean Books, 1600 social room, 4805 N.E. Glisan St. 988-5394. North Portland library, 512 N. Killings- N.E. Alberta St. worth St. World music expert to perform Auction to benefit Off the Couch Learn to make spreadsheets Oct. 5. 7 p.m. World music artist Scott Cossu of Oct. 13. 5 p.m. “Blast from the Past” dinner and Problem pooch class slated for owners Sept. 28. 1-3 p.m. Learn how to develop spread- Seattle will perform with bass-flutist John Croarkin. Sept. 21. 12:30-1:30 p.m. “Problem Pooch Class,” led auction, with Tony Starlight and his band performing sheets with Microsoft Excel 2007 and others. Learn Donation of $20 at the door, which opens at 6:30 by a certified professional dog trainer, for anyone music from the 1960s through 1980s. Tickets $30 basic terminology, how to create and save a work- p.m. Reservations: coleman.scott.house.2110@ new to pet parenthood, who is considering adopting per person, $15 tax deductible. Proceeds benefit Off book, with practical activities. Word processing skills gmail.com or (503) 313-3328. Coleman-Scott a pet or who is feeling frustrated with a four-legged the Couch Events, a social and educational program required. Registration required: (503) 988-5234 or House, 2110 N.E. 16th Ave. friend. Free but donations are accepted. Leave the for differently-abled adults. Information: OffTh- in the Hollywood library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. dog at home. www.oregonhumane.org or (503) 285- [email protected] or (503) 702-2394. St. Learn to spot fraud Charles Catholic Church, 5310 N.E. 42nd Ave. 7722. Oregon Humane Society, Ehmann classroom, Classes to teach ballet basics Oct. 7. 2-3 p.m. Learn how to spot a potential fraud, 1067 N.E. Columbia Blvd. Sept. 30. 4-4:45 p.m. Pre-ballet class for ages 3-5. stop a scammer, safeguard your information and Continues Mondays to Nov. 18. $30. Ballet basics Marley performance planned report a concern. Panelists from the Department Library to help with GED test for ages 6 and up. 5-6 p.m. Sept. 30-Nov. 18. Register Nov. 12. 9 p.m. Double Tee Concerts will present Sept. 21. 1-3 p.m. Learn about the GED test and of Justice, Elders in Action and Multnomah County online www.PortlandParks.org or call (503) 916- singer-songwriter Stephen “Ragga” Marley with Jo resources to prepare for it. Those attending will Fraud Abuse Specialist Team will provide information 5615. Beaumont SUN Community School, 4043 N.E. Mersa and Wayne Marshall. Tickets on sale through receive a partial GED testing scholarship. Learning and answer questions. Free. Registration required: Fremont St. Ticketfly. Information: www.stephenmarleymusic. Lab is supported by Friends of the Library. Registra- (503) 288-8303 or Ann.Rogers-Williams@hol- com. (503) 284-8686. Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. tion required online, by calling (503) 988-5234 or in Ongoing lywoodseniorcenter.org. Hollywood Senior Center, Russell St. person at Gregory Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Hi-Steppers do exercises Blvd. — Janet Goetze Sept. 3 and 4, continuing Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Labyrinth walk, healing service planned 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Hi-Steppers exercise group. Sept. 21. 4-5:45 p.m. A candlelight labyrinth walk in Drop-ins welcome. Free but $1 donation appreci- the Great Hall. 5:30 p.m. A healing and wholeness ated. (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, service in the sanctuary. (503) 287-1289. www. 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. westprespdx.org. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1624 N.E. Hancock St. Mellodiers sing on Wednesdays Sept. 4. 2:30 p.m. Sing with the Mellodiers. Contin- ues every Wednesday. Free but $1 donation appreci- Talk to focus on early Chinese farmers ated. Register: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Sept. 24. 6-7:30 p.m. Historian Tracy J. Prince will give Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. a talk with pictures, “Forgotten Portland History: The Chinese Vegetable Farmers,” who lived for four decades in Goose Hollow, Slabtown, Albina, Mount Tabor and Sylvan. (503) 988-5362. Albina Library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. Club to hear about small plants Sept. 24. 7 p.m. Nurseryman Larry Stanley will discuss unusual miniature and dwarf conifers with the Metropolitan Garden Club of Portland. Free. Information: gardenclubpdx.org or Gregg Macy at [email protected]. Subud Center, 3185 N.E. Regents Dr.

Author and founder of SmallTalk Learning, Dawn Prochovnic returns to Green Bean Books on September 9 for an interactive sign language story time for babies and toddlers.

14 The Hollywood Star News September 2013 H H H Star People H H H The Hollywood-Rose City All-stars Northeast student places in Teen Idol contest Emilee Brnusak, an eighth grader at Lau- relhurst Middle School, became second run- ner-up in the Portland Teen Idol competition this summer, and she is participating in entertainment tours with other finalists. Finalists will appear at the Oregon State Fair in early September and at a Big Brother- Big Sister event at North Portland’s Columbia Park on September 15. The Teen Idol contest started in 2011 through Dennis Gleason and his Dark Wing Productions. A variety of businesses support the contest. Emily Brady of Centennial Middle School was the top winner in the finale for English speakers. Nicole Leduc of Lake Oswego Mid- dle School was in second place. The Spanish Teen Idol winner was Daniel Nyounai-Herre- ra of Jackson Middle School. More than 392 students auditioned for the Portland Teen Idol. Judges were Michael Allen Harrison, Amy Roloff, Mac Pots and The Hollywood-Rose City, 9- and 10-year-old All-stars captured the District 1 Little League baseball championship on July 17. Natasha Neuschwander. They then went on to the State Tournament in Salem and made it to the semi-finals. — Photo provided by Renee Dernbach — Janet Goetze September 2013 The Hollywood Star News 15

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Proceeds will provide hot meals for seniors The repertoire includes easily accessible, multi-cultural songs taught by ear, through call at the MLK Center. and response, Van Namen said. Some concert pieces will be learned through sheet music, but Live music will be part of the afternoon with dance lessons by the Cascade Zydeco Club. reading notes isn’t required. In addition, the event will have a Past-Present-Future exhibit of Black history with presenta- “Just get the idea that if the dots go up, you sing a little higher,” the director said. “If the tions by the Oregon Historical Society and Roosevelt High School. The topics will range from dots go down, you sing a little lower. If you see lots of ink in a small spot, you sing a little faster. freedom fighters to Portland’s lost black neighborhoods. It’s not that complicated.” Backpacks filled with school supplies will be available for the first 150 attendees. The choir’s fall term will begin in Northeast Portland from 7-9 p.m. September 10 at The The culinary team will be headed by Teletha Benjamin, a past Meals on Wheels People Little Church, 5138 N.E. 23rd Ave. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Rehearsals will continue for board member, and Joan Smith, the executive director. Both women have Southern Louisiana 17 weeks in two sessions: 9-11 a.m. or 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at the church. connections, and the jambalaya recipe has been passed down through Benjamin’s family. Jam- Southwest sessions will begin 7-9 p.m. September 9 at West Hills Unitarian Universalist balaya, including a non-seafood version, will be served along with ribs, salad, bread, beverage Fellowship, 8470 S.W. Oleson Road. Southeast rehearsals will begin 7-9 p.m. September 12 at and dessert. The cost is $15 for adults and $45 for a family of four. Widmer Brothers Brewing Bothmer Hall, 5915 S.E. Division St. will sponsor a beer garden. Tickets may be ordered in advance at mealsonwheelspeople.org, Membership fees may be paid at several levels. A full year of two 17-week sessions is $485 from the center or at the event. Take-out meals also will be available. and a 17-week term is $270. Monthly payments may be made at slightly higher rates. A punch In addition to the festival’s feast, the daily menu at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center has card for eight sessions, at $15 each, is $270. Students, seniors and the underemployed may evolved to include a variety of soul food entrees, said manager David Lomax. receive a 25 percent discount from term or annual memberships. “The food has received such good reviews that we decided to make it available to the Information is available at www.marionvannamen.com/sing-portland/ or 503-956-4046. general public for one special night,” Lomax said. “We guarantee a sumptuous feast to delight the taste buds.” The center is one of 35 sites providing a nutritional and social gathering place for seniors in Multnomah, Washington and Clark counties. Meals on Wheels also are delivered to home- Stoll Plaza dedication bound seniors Nearly 10,000 volunteers help the nonprofit organization serve 5,000 meals daily and 1.2 million meals each year. On July 27, several members of the neighborhood, business community and the Stoll family gathered to dedicate the new public plaza in the Hollywood District. City Commissioner Amanda Fritz and former Mayor Sam Adams assisted in the unveiling of the bronze plaque that reads “Stoll Plaza — Honoring Norm & Helen Stoll for their years of support of our neighborhood, our businesses and the livability of the Hollywood District.” Both Commissioner Fritz and former Mayor Adams shared memories of the couple who were well known by city officials for expressing their opinions and concerns, while still having respect for the opposition’s point of view. Pastor Gregg Sneller, of Grant Park Church, which Norm attended in his later years, performed the blessing. Among the recollections that made everyone smile was from Pastor Sneller: “At the beginning of every service, Norm would say, ‘I move we adjourn.’ No one had ever done anything like that to me before, but it was okay, because it was Norm. He was an individual and that is what made him special.”

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