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THORNY ISSUE Garden Fever’s Josh Maxwell says ‘Short Cake’ raspberry fruit THE TRUTH ABOUT is very tasty and does well in a patio KERNS container – with no thorns. PAGE 26 In this month’s Out and About, Kathy Eaton and Judy Nelson vist The Sudra in Northeast Portland’s Kerns Neighborhood, where employee Mattie Krall breaks out the various vessels for serving calabacitas kofta, pakora and beet tequila. PAGES 14-15
REMEMBERING NEIL On May 16, the Rotary Club of Albina will present four high school students with the Neil Kelly BIKE Memorial Scholarship. PAGE 16 THE SLOUGH Among the listings in this month’s event calendar, The Columbia Slough Watershed Council is offering a free bike tour. PAGE 18
Kira Porton, Pam Lewis and Anne Pearson POP INTO are getting ready to fete 40 years PIGSAW PUZZLE in business for Zephaniah Shepard celebrated the A Children’s CELEBRATING POPINA opening of his Proletariat Butchery Place Bookstore Pamela Levensen, owner of Hollywood’s Popina bathing suit boutique by roasting a whole hog outside the in Northeast 40 YEARS! and designer of its swim line, displays the ‘Olivia.’ Many of Popina’s butcher shop’s front door. PAGES 6-7
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HOLLYWOOD LIBRAY The Hollywood Star News Serving North and Northeast Portland Metropolitan Neighborhoods. First Tuesday: Student art on display Published monthly in Northeast Portland. www.star-news.info By Danielle Jones Language development. All activities that visual arts with content instruction they Hollywood Library youth librarian engage imagination and creativity offer are receiving in their regular classrooms,” Mailing Address opportunities for the brain to seek new Shelman says. 2000 N.E. 42nd Ave. PMB 142 Tuesday, May 6, from 5 to 7 p.m., words to describe the work the children Faubion Elementary School has an art Portland, OR 97213 Hollywood Library will host an art are creating physically or imaginatively. teacher on staff for the first time since opening to celebrate the fantastic artwork Decision making. Art education opening in the early 1950’s. Inspired by Office Address from students at Faubion and Rigler strengthens problem solving and the book Fox in Socks, the second graders 3939 N.E. Hancock, Suite 303 elementary schools. There will be musical critical thinking. at Faubion studied how words and phrases Portland, OR 97213 entertainment featuring teen violinist Visual learning. The use of spatial supply rhythm and meaning. Then they Byron Fulop Laing and his sister Victoria relationships in art builds math skills, constructed their foxes using triangles and Phone 503-282-9392 Laing, as well as light refreshments. The as well as how to “interpret, criticize, FAX 503-282-9628 exhibit will be on display for the entire lines and black marker. For contrast, they and use visual information, and how to applied colored markers radiating out to month of May. make choices based on it.” Mary DeHart Publisher This will be our biggest art show to date, the edge, achieving great contrast. Inventiveness. Art is a great medium for [email protected] but not our first. We have showcased a We are equally excited to have violinists risk taking, in which the safety allows us variety of art from Grant High School, Byron and Victoria performing. Byron to imagine new worlds. Larry Peters Sales Manager King Elementary, Ivy School, Laurelhurst is a 16-year-old music student on his [email protected] School and Arbor School, thanks to our Cultural awareness. We express way to becoming a world-class soloist. ourselves through art, and art offers staff art coordinator, Galen Swain. It is He has played for several years with the Nancy Woods Editor an opportunity to see someone’s always an honor to exhibit students’ Portland Youth Philharmonic and the [email protected] interpretation of reality. art. Not only does the artwork make Metropolitan Youth Symphony. Victoria is the library more exciting, it is also an Improved academic performance. 13 and is the co-concertmaster of Portland Phill Colombo opportunity for us to recognize and PBS Parents reports how studies have Youth Conservatory Orchestra. On July 5, Community Development Reporter celebrate the creativity of some of our repeatedly shown that young people Victoria (and Byron) will be playing with [email protected] younger patrons. who participate in art regularly are four the PYP Orchestra at the Grant Park Music At the library, we are champions of times more likely to be recognized for Festival in Chicago. Hearing them play will Kathy Eaton Community Liasion all kinds of literacies and the tools that academic achievement. [email protected] be a great opportunity for our community, build them. Making art offers so many Rigler’s first-grade classes will be just so we can say, “We knew them developmental benefits for children, in displaying their “Insect Study.” Art Lisa Chiba Perkins when....” You can learn more about Byron school and life. PBS Parents (www.pbs. teacher Caitlin Shelman shares how: “This Graphic Designer org/parents/education/music-arts/the- school year, thanks to the Portland Arts at his website: buskinginportland.com. [email protected] importance-of-art-in-child-development/) Tax, elementary school students all over We hope that you will join us on the first points to the benefits of art: the city have access to visual arts and Tuesday of May to help us celebrate the Ted Perkins and Mary Ann Seeger Motor skills. Using art tools, such as music programs.” These insects correlate emerging artistic talent of our community. Digital Media Production pens and scissors, builds dexterity and with subjects that the first graders are [email protected] precision, which are essential for a studying. “Students at Rigler participate For more information: Hollywood Library, [email protected] variety of tasks. in weekly art lessons that integrate the 4040 N.E. Tillamook St., multcolib.org. James Bash, Jamie Caulley HSTAR PET ADOPTION GUIDE and Janet Goetze Contributing Writers Copyright Star Publishing Inc. Editorial deadline: Meet Meet Meet 15th of the month before publication tyler Breeze Advertising deadline: Isabelle 20th of the month before publication Female Male, 1 year old Male, 1 year old Domestic Domestic 1 year old shorthair mix, shorthair mix, Chihuahua 6.2 lbs. 11.5 lbs. Get your copy of Are you looking for LOVE this spring? I am Hello my name is Tyler. I have extra digits on Hello my name is the Breeze and like my name a quirky girl that will make you smile with my all of my toes. 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Need some help overcoming the dreaded approach of swimsuit season? Try Popina, 2030 N.E. 42nd Ave., a bathing suit boutique with the largest selection of women’s swimwear in the Northwest. Interesting, given our city is known more for its rain gear than swimwear, but Portland was the springboard for modern swimsuit styling. ERIN LIVENGOOD In 1910, the present-day company known as Jantzen, started making bathing suits under the name Jantzen Knitting PORTLAND Mills in downtown Portland. Those initial swim costumes, as they were referred to then, were made of knitted wool. Principal Real Estate Broker “They [Jantzen] were the real initiator of 503-913-0706 ‘Grace,’ the most popular suit in Popina’s line. (Jamie Caulley) swimwear that you wear for leisure,” said [email protected] www.erinlivengood.com REMEMBER, RENEW, RECONNECT WE ARE SUMMER & we’re in your neighborhood
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Popina East 2030 N.E. 42nd Ave. (503) 282-5159 INDOOR Open 7 days a week: Monday-Wednesday 10 SURVIVALIST a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to Popina is named after Pamela Levenson’s sister, whose 7 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. TIP #7: nickname is Poppi. (Jamie Caulley) Popina Pearl Pamela Levenson, owner and designer of 318 N.W. 11th Ave. UNI-DRESSING Popina’s swim line. “Before that you went (503) 243-SWIM (7946) in the water to bathe.” Of course that was Open seven days a week: Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m. usually without a bathing suit. to 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Levenson stumbled into the swimwear business when she found limited availability while shopping for her own suit in Portland. For that reason, the store is designed “I’ve got the ability,” she thought at the time. to make the shopping experience as easy “I should just design and make my own.” as possible. Amenities include a bar with With a fondness for the styles of the taps and a TV so your significant other 1940s and 1950s, Levenson decided to can hang out while you contemplate your interpret them using modern fabrics and purchase, a kid’s corner to keep the young more contemporary styling. set occupied, a generous selection of sale- “I included that in the suits I initially priced items that includes $10 options, made, and today that is still a big and a wide selection of merchandise influence on me,” Levenson said. displayed year round. After designing her own swimsuits (now Not only does Popina have more made with an 80/20 blend of nylon and swimwear options than any other local spandex) as well as swimsuits for friends store, but Pamela Levenson has stayed and on consignment, Levenson opened true to the “Popina formula,” offering a store with the help of her husband, Will. suits with moderate coverage that feature That first store opened in 2006 at Northeast flattering, youthful designs that don’t Alberta Street and 42nd Avenue. A second leave the wearer too exposed. store, located in the Pearl, opened in 2010. In fact, several suits from Popina’s “We love being in Hollywood,” Pamela original line are still the most popular Levenson said about moving the Alberta styles today, including “Grace,” a one- shop to its current Hollywood location in 2013. “What a charming neighborhood. piece suit with a 1940s style; “Freda,” a There is a lot of great energy here and retro bikini top that can be paired with great businesses.” Popina’s draw-cord boy shorts; and In the back of the store sits the design Pamela Levenson’s personal favorite, the area where Pamela Levenson develops retro halter top. the prototypes for her suits, including “Different suits sell for different reasons. tankinis, bikinis, one-piece suits and There is such a wide variety of bodies various bottoms for women. Popina also out there,” Pamela Levenson said of her carries other brands of men’s and women’s goal to create fashionable, comfortable suits, kid’s suits, chorine-resistant suits swimwear for all types of bodies. (for lap or competitive swimming) and European bra size suits. Many of www.broadwaypt.net the accessories you’ll need for a swim adventure can be found there, too. The Levensons realize a swimsuit is Broadway Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation not something most people purchase frequently. “You buy it once a year, maybe. Maybe once every 10 years, depending on the customer,” Pamela Levenson said.
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We are a terrifi c source Ross, “Colwood National Golf Course will BY PHILL COLOMBO for this information, given our access to the MLS and broker continue to operate as it has been until [email protected] to broker relationships. that time, and the casual golfer should notice no difference.” After June 1, the to be determined, he added. Look for Growth: Certain types of development, course will not be able to be played as When the Council approved the like new shopping and dining areas, may be attractive an 18-hole course, according to Ross, acquisition, Portland Parks Commissioner to homebuyers and help keep the tax base low. because the City didn’t purchase all the Amanda Fritz said, “We are proud to Visit town hall at the municipality or county level. Real estate land. What will happen after June 1 is still bring a large portion of the Colwood agents, like ourselves, also have a general idea of what new Golf Course and natural area into public projects are about to be undertaken. ownership....land which represents significant environmental and Explore Low-Tax Alternatives: If there are two recreational opportunities for the entire areas side by side-one with high property taxes City of Portland.” (or with progressively rising property taxes) and The property includes the golf course, the other with low property taxes-the one with the lower along with open parkland and forested taxes will usually be more in demand. and wetland areas that protect the Columbia Slough. The City’s takeover of Check the School Rankings: Sharp-eyed investors the Colwood property is part of a long- term project to reshape the existing should look for schools that have solid rankings property into the Cully neighborhood’s and are moving up. Access to quality education most important public natural area. is high on renter’s/buyer’s lists. Environmental Services Commissioner Nick Fish explained the strategy: “As our We’ve moved! Check out our new address, listed below. And you Summer Season city grows and fills in, there are fewer and can always contact us at [email protected]. fewer opportunities to protect nature begins in the city. Acquisition of Colwood is a wonderful example of providing industrial land while preserving a watershed for Saturday, May 3rd! future generations of Portlanders.” The City’s cost to acquire the Colwood 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. property was $5 million. PP&R’s $4.5 million will come from System Development www.hollywoodfarmersmarket.org Charges, reimbursement from golf revenue over time and potential grants/partnerships. Keller Williams Portland Central Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services MorganDavisHomes.com [email protected] contributed $500,000. 503.748.8200 Located on NE Hancock St, 919 NE 19th Ave. # 100 one block south of Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 97232 Proletariat Butchery between 44th & 45th opens on NE Fremont After months of renovation, Proletariat Butchery has moved to Northeast The Amazing Mortgage Credit Certificate Fremont Street and 62nd Avenue. Founder and chief butcher Zephaniah Shepard The Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program To qualify you must be a first time buyer (defined celebrated the move by hosting a “Meat may be Portland’s best kept secret. With an MCC, so as not having owned a home within 3 years) or buy & Greet” event on Saturday, April 12. The long as you occupy your home, keep the same loan in a targeted area. The home must be within Portland highlight for most neighbors and friends and have a federal tax liability, the IRS will reduce city limits. Your income cannot exceed $69,400 for attending was seeing a whole hog roasting your federal tax bill by 20%, or 1/5th, of the mort- a one to two person household or $79,810 for 3 or gage interest you pay each year. Put another way: At more people and the purchase price cannot be more outside the butcher shop’s front door. the end of the year, the IRS will let you make-believe than$366,835. Inside, Shepard conducted tours and that 20% of the interest you paid on your mortgage What’s the catch? Before closing you must attend was paid to the IRS. Of course you will want to approved homebuyer training. At closing you’ll pay a consult your tax advisor for specifics. $675 processing fee and you can’t combine an MCC For example, a $250k loan with a 4.5% note rate with an Oregon Bond or Oregon VA home loan. Also, includes $11,167 of interest during the first 12 months if you sell within 9 years of buying, make a profit on of payments. That makes for up to a $2,233 reduction the sale of the home and your income has gone up in federal tax liability just year one ($186 per month). substantially a federal recapture tax may be due. Not bad for starters… and over the full lifetime of the To find out if an MCC is a good fit for you, loan the savings could be over $40,000. just email or call.
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May 8 – Zeph Shepard roasted a pig to the delight of passers-by who eventually accepted his invitation to partake of free beverages and food. (Phill Colombo) provided refreshments as artist Blaine the City of Milwaukie south of Portland, Fontana worked on developing a wall have new places to relax and rest while mural of an emblematic cleaver. Shepard waiting for the bus. About 600 benches spoke of looking forward to bicycling were replaced as part of a program funded to work from his residence in the Sabin entirely by Lamar Advertising. TriMet said MEMORIAL DAY PAINT SALE! Neighborhood to the west. Proletariat the new benches will be more durable, Butchery is located where Cully, Rose City easier to maintain and bolted to the Wed. May 21st to Sun. June 1st Park and Roseway neighborhoods meet. sidewalk or a concrete pad. Conversations among grand opening One of every ten new benches will be $10 INSTANT SAVINGS ON ALL GALLONS attendees ranged from the art of raising, “leaners,” similar to leaning rails found (up to 5 gallons, must be of equal or lesser value) slaughtering and curing meat to how at MAX stations. Leaners provide an We have LOW VOC paint and the computer to generate any color you choose the neighborhood north of Northeast alternative to standing in locations where Beaumont Hardware for all your home and garden needs Fremont Street seems to be developing. benches will not fit without blocking Everything to help you get the job done, in Spring and throughout the year. Shepard took orders for cured meats as the public right-of-way. In some spots, Knowledgeable staff • Natural garden supplies • EARTH FRIENDLY products • Locally-owned simple as bacon and as tasty as prosciutto sidewalks are too narrow to accommodate and explained how he will also consult traditional benches and still meet federal Beaumont Hardware with clients to help them cure their own Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Maintaining our community with care product. A complete explanation of Woman-owned Decorative Metal Shepard’s philosophy is included on his Services, Inc., of Vancouver, Washington, 4303 NE Fremont website: proletariatbutchery.com. fabricated the benches and leaners. 503-281-4406 www.beaumont.doitbest.com TriMet is also installing benches in Open 7 Days a Week! Mon - Fri 8-6 Sat 8-5 Sun 9-4 TriMet bus riders North Portland along Lines 4 and 44. get new street furniture Line 77, carrying passengers between Montgomery Park and Troutdale along Riders on Line 75-Cesar Chavez/ Northeast Broadway and Halsey Street, Summer Dance claSSeS Lombard, which carries passengers th th between St. Johns in North Portland and – CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 SeSSion: July 7 -auguSt 16 CLASSES WORKSHOPS Summer Dance Classes **MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP** July 7th-August 16th July 7th-10th • Tuition: $145 Ages 7-12 yrs Tuition: $102 per 6 week session Mon – Thurs: 3:00-5:00pm Please Pre-Register Learn to dance, sing, act and create sets just like a Broadway star! Campers will learn musical numbers from Pre-Ballet 3–7 yrs the "Peter Pan" musical and showcase their revue for 3-4 yrs Thurs 9:00-9:45am friends and family on the last day. 5-7 yrs Wed 12:30-1:15pm **HIP HOP WORKSHOPS** Pre-Ballet/Tap 3-5 yrs Tuition: $102 3-4 yrs Sat 9:00-9:45am July 14th-17th & July 28th-31st 4-5 yrs Wed 9:00-9:45am Beginning - Ages 8 yrs & older 4-5 yrs Sat 10:00-10:45am Mon - Thurs: 3:30-5:00pm Ballet 6-Adult **CONTEMPORARY WORKSHOP** ***Pre-requisite Ballet/Jazz experience*** I, II 6-9 yrs Sat 11:00-11:50am July 21th-24th • Tuition: $102 I, II 10-Teen Wed 1:30-2:20pm Beginning - Ages 11 and older Adult Wed 6:30-7:30pm Mon - Thurs: 3:30-5:00pm John E. Bauer, MD Marjorie J. Hrbek, MD Tap 8-Adult **INTRO TO COMPANY** Dennis E. Bley, DO Doug E. Renouard, MD I 8-12 yrs Wed 12:30-1:20pm July 28th-August 1st • Tuition: $170 Charles L. Darby, MD Laurel L. Simon, MD I Teen-Adult Tues 7:00-7:50pm All levels - Ages 11 & older Anne M. Hirsch, MD Luis A. Valls, MD II, III 9-13 yrs Wed 1:30-2:20pm Mon – Fri: 10:00am-Noon Janis L. Howatt, MD Charles M. Wood, MD II, III Teen-Adult Tues 6:00-6:50pm Work with the Hd Collective Company! Int/Adv Teen/Adult Tues 8:00-8:50pm For those interested in working on their performance skills. Learn three company dances: Hip Hop, Jazz and Complete schedule available at Contemporary, as well as make-up and hair techniques. Mary Lee Baker, MD Melissa A. Hahn, MD www.hollywooddancepdx.com **PRINCESS WORKSHOP** Hilary R. Basco, DO Robert E. Heffernan, MD [email protected] July 28th-31st • Tuition: $115 George W. Bengtson, MD Kurt Kemmerer, PMHNP Gift Certificates Available Ages 4-6 yrs Kristan C. Collins, MD Emily W. Puterbaugh, MD Mon – Thurs: 10:00am-11:30am June M. DeSimone, MD Anne F. Vestergaard, MD Pre-Ballet Class-incorporating princess stories, arts & crafts, music, FUN and more... with a performance on the last day! A Different Princess Every Day!!
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Slightly unregulated infill demolition remains more than two dozen manholes will be a front-burner concern for residents constructed to improve access to the throughout the city—especially on the sewer system, and BES will add 6,300 feet eastside.” Ellis is working with Central of service laterals to connect businesses Northeast Neighbors to call a meeting by and homes to the sewers. the end of April or sometime in May to Residents and business owners wanting discuss and draft changes to City zoning frequent email updates may get them by regulations that will prevent lot splitting. emailing [email protected] with “Rose City Ellis said the first draft of the letter to Park” in the subject line. More information all neighborhoods frames the problem in about the project is available at www. terms of maintaining each neighborhood’s portlandoregon.gov/bes/rosecitypark. character: “This is not an issue of development or no development; it’s is a Development Update matter of ‘responsible’ development. The • Northeast Fremont Street’s newest reshaping of our neighborhoods should not multi-unit complex, Beaumont Village be left totally at the mercy of developers’ Apartments, is open for business and profit motive.” The draft letter goes on to actively seeking residents. 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503-281-5335 MAY 2014 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 11 12 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS MAY 2014 HSTAR OUT AND ABOUT Today it houses about 60 residents, has a large meditation hall, yoga studio spaces and classrooms. “Our programs are open to everyone who is curious about meditation or wants to try it out,” said Brenda Siragusa, a resident who moved to Portland a year ago from California where she taught business courses at Pepperdine University. For more information: Visit themovementcenter.com or call (503) 231-0383. Transit is key to Kerns Transportation corridors including Sandy Boulevard, East Burnside Street, Northeast Glisan Street and Northeast 12th, 20th and 28th avenues, have played THE TRUTH a vital role in developing the character of Kerns. In the mid-1980s, approximately 40 percent of Kerns residents took the Photos by bus, biked or walked to work. Business about owners valued access to transportation, a Judy Nelson stable workforce and centralized location. Sitting at a table outside Tapalaya, Today, Kerns continues to be well- owner Chantal Angot and head chef served by transportation options with Anh Luu share a bowl of gumbo. The fleur de lis sign mimics the multiple bus lines, according to Steve popular crawfish. Russell, chair of Kerns Neighborhood Association (KNA) land use committee. KERNS The 20s Bikeway Project, an important 9.1 mile north-south bicycle route from Northeast Lombard Street to Southeast archived inside the building. Crimes and misdemeanors 45th Avenue, directly impacts Kerns. In In 1967, the Nursery closed its operation order to provide safety improvements, he Kerns neighborhood as an institution for the direct care of the proposed route would eliminate wasn’t always a desirable infants and shifted to offering foster about 100 parking spots on the west side place in which to live, homes and community based care. of Northeast 28th Avenue in the heart of according to Jim Kautz, By 1981, a group of dedicated volunteers Kerns’ commercial district. general manager of Bitar had raised funds to preserve the historic “Portland Bureau of Transportation Companies,T a commercial real estate building and annex to continue Albertina (PBOT) has convened several forums to company located at 2929 E. Burnside St. Kerr’s legacy. Today about 350 volunteers engage neighbors and solicit input about According to Kautz, Lebanese immigrant administer and staff four businesses in the 20s bikeways proposals,” said Russell brothers Robert and Frank Bitar founded Albertina’s Place: Albertina’s Kitchen, a grocery store in 1920 near Northeast who expects a final decision about the Albertina’s Closet, Albertina’s Heirlooms Couch Street and 29th Avenue. During route by summer’s end. and Albertina’s Jewel Box. For more the 1930s, the brothers bought up BY KATHY EATON information: Visit kerrshops.org, or call commercial real estate and relocated [email protected] (503) 239-8101. Growing pains their market to Northeast 28th Avenue. Bordering the Laurelhurst Kerns is experiencing growing According to Kautz, the neighborhood Kerns’ hidden gems neighborhood, The Movement Center pains with the development of nine once described as having a small-town “We’re a hidden gem in the Kerns (TMC), 1021 N.E 33rd Ave., is a non- new apartment projects, totaling feel with nice homes, trees and local neighborhood,” said Amy Miner, profit organization established in 1971 approximately 850 units, according to services subsequently deteriorated as marketing and communications manager to promote spiritual practice, offering a Russell. Maintaining the neighborhood’s empty storefronts attracted transients and for Albertina Kerr, 424 N.E. 22nd Ave. variety of classes, retreats and programs. livability with increased residential and unsavory characters moved in. Built in 1912 as The Mann Old Peoples commercial densities presents a challenge In 1982, a survey of Kerns residents “We invite everyone to visit whether it’s Home for wealthy women, the building to Kerns. Russell speculates that future listed crime prevention and land use to volunteer, consign and sell items at was subsequently purchased in the 1980s redevelopment of older sites and the decisions as their top two issues. The Albertina’s Closet or enjoy a great meal at by Kaiser Permanente as a drug treatment construction of new buildings will involve Kerns Neighborhood Action Plan dated our restaurant. All proceeds help children center for youth. In 1992, the Nityananda the Weston super blocks (100,000 square July 1987, claimed the crime rate in and adults with developmental disabilities Institute known today as TMC, purchased feet versus typical city blocks of 40,000 Kerns exceeded the city’s average by 48 and mental health challenges.” the building, which in 1996 was listed on square feet) located north of Sandy percent. By 2013, Kerns’ crime rate per In 1910, 20-year-old Albertina Sechtem the National Register of Historic Places. Boulevard between Northeast 12th and 1,000 residents significantly declined and married the Kerr canning jar magnet, is comparable to nearby Sullivan’s Gulch but within a year, she died of typhus. and Buckman neighborhoods. All three Alexander Kerr subsequently donated neighborhoods reported far fewer crimes their home on Northwest 14th Street in than the Lloyd district. Portland to be used as a nursery for single mothers. When the nursery exceeded its Kerns turns the corner capacity, Kerr and his third wife donated Kautz said the neighborhood began $10,000 to build the Albertina Kerr Nursery changing in the 1990s after Starbucks Home on Northeast 22nd Avenue between moved into the building formerly Northeast Glisan and Flanders streets. occupied by a pharmacy at the corner of Designed by Portland architect Folger East Burnside and Northeast 28th Avenue. Johnson, the stately Georgian-style brick Starbucks brought a different clientele to building built in 1921 is distinguished by the neighborhood when young families outside medallions modeled after Andrea started moving in and demographics della Robbia’s 16th-century orphanage started shifting from non-owner occupied facade in Florence, Italy. units to more permanent homeowners. Records show at its height in 1928, Kerr Kerns neighborhood is bounded on Nursery cared for 306 babies. According the west by the Willamette River, on the to Kerr’s historian Connie West, “children south by Burnside Street, on the north by appeared well-cared for whether they I-84 and on the east by Northeast 32nd were foundlings abandoned by their Avenue. The southern boundary between parents or wards of the court system.” Northeast 28th and 32nd avenues extends Original photographs documenting Following evening chanting by practitioners, Swami Prakashananda prepares to lead the group in guided meditation inside The to Southeast Stark Street. orphanage daily life line the walls or are Movement Center. Residents make garlands from the Center’s garden to adorn a statue of guru Swami Rudrananda. MAY 2014 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 13 HSTAR OUT AND ABOUT 20th avenues. KNA Chair Angela Kirkman, a resident of Kerns since 2001, said, “The Burnside Bridge to 32nd Avenue has a broad spectrum of both commercial and 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave. · Portland residential land use opportunities.” (503) 249-3983 However, she noted recent progress by mcmenamins.com PBOT’s proposals to improve pedestrian safety on East Burnside, designated a high MAY IS OREGON WINE MONTH crash corridor. Weekly Wine Specials Thursday, May 8 Restaurant resurgence Honky Tonk Union In November 2008, native Oregonian ’60s Bakersfield sound Chantal Angot opened the popular New 7 p.m. · Free · All ages welcome Orleans restaurant, Tapalaya, 28 N.E. 28th Ave. Native New Orleans head chef Friday, May 9 Anh Luu joined her family who moved to Portland after Hurricane Katrina. Luu graduated from Tulane University and ‘80S PROM attended culinary school here while WITH RADICAL REVOLUTION working part-time at Tapalaya. Tomas of Music Millennium said rock and roll sells the most records, but vinyl is the fastest growing in sales, especially among So, like, will you go to the prom “Often seen walking or biking, 20-somethings. with us, or whatever? neighborhood regulars drop by Tapalaya 7 p.m. ’til 11 p.m. · $15 · 21 & over for drinks, a meal or to listen to live N.E. 24th Ave., previously a food cart add a beer and wine bar and serve coffee Tickets at cascadetickets.com music performed here on Tuesdays and located on Southeast Division Street, sourced from Oblique Coffee Roasters Thursdays,” said Angot. offers individual homemade savory and in the vinyl room. “We’ve supported Sunday, May 11 Dan Hart, owner of Probst and sweet “pie holes” baked on the premises. Kickstarter funding for roughly 25 Interurban on historic Mississippi Avenue, When she relocated to the restaurant musicians and album projects, so it was MOTHER’S DAY had his eye on Northeast 28th Avenue pod in February 2013, co-owner Ashley gratifying to get community support for since 2008, and seized the opportunity to Ragsdale said that plumbing was the infrastructure repairs and improvements BRUNCH lease space vacated when Spints Alehouse biggest improvement. to Music Millennium,” said Currier. For French toast, buttermilk biscuits closed in 2013. He likes the neighborhood In 2013, The Sudra, 2333 N. E. Glisan, more information: Visit musicmillennium. and sausage gravy, specialty salads,. feel and plans to open Stammtisch, replaced the original Basa Basa and offers com or call (503) 862-8826. fresh fruit, eggs, country sausage, 401 N.E. 28th Ave. by May 1, 2014. Hart a variety of vegetarian Indian dishes for Laurelhurst residents Laura and Steve smoked bacon and more. originally proposed converting parking diners seeking authentic curry dishes and Russell had been looking to buy a residence $28 adults, $17 kids 5-12, spaces on Northeast Flanders Street to unusual specialty cocktails. The national with office space for 15 years. Then, about Free for kids 4 and younger accommodate a street seats platform, but award-winning meat purveyor, Tails and eight years ago, while walking their dog in Reservations required when neighbors expressed opposition, he Trotters, 525 N.E. 24th Ave., co-owned by the Kerns neighborhood, they found the 9 a.m. ’til 3 p.m. dropped the permit application. Aaron Silverman and Northeast resident perfect building at 623 N.E. 23rd Ave. Laura, Achieving success with Laurelhurst Mark Cockcroft, joined The Ocean pod a photographer, creates limited-edition, Tuesday, May 13 Market and Restaurant, 3155 E. Burnside in December 2012. Their locally sourced hand-bound artist books that tell a story or pigs feed on “nuts, fats and flavor,” An Opportunity St., its three owners have since opened provide social commentary using photos RACE TALKS: for Dialogue Simpatica Dining Hall in Southeast according to Cockcroft. Condiments, and original text. Portland and Ate-Oh-Ate Hawaiian rubs, and Cockcroft’s current favorite, “Making hand-made books became my Where Pushouts Lead: Restaurant in Kerns. Spencer Adams “Girl and the Fig Onion Confit” are great obsession after attending a workshop the Prison-Industrial Pipeline who’s managed the butcher shop inside available for sale in the pantry. at a paper store in Denver in 1997,” she said. 6 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. · Free · All ages Laurelhurst Market enjoys his job, and Russell shares studio space in the same said “Cutting meat is fun.” For more Records and books abound building as Em-Space, a letter press and Thursday, May 15 information: Visit laurelhurstmarket.com In order to fix multiple leaks in the book art studio located at 521 Northeast LIMITED-EDITION or call (503) 206-3097. 45-year-old building housing Music Davis St. Seven years ago, Russell opened BEER TASTING Millennium, 3158 E. Burnside St., owner 23 Sandy Gallery on the ground floor of The Ocean their Kerns residence. The Gallery features El Diablo Terry Currier initiated a Kickstarter A combination of jalapeños & In fall 2012, five micro-eateries campaign to raise funds to replace and “fine art in the form of a book,” according habaneros were added to kick the debuted in the former tire store located repair portions of three roofs. Having to Russell, who also sells books hand evil up a notch! You’ve been warned! on Northeast Glisan Street between raised their goal of $60,000, Currier made by artists from all over the world. 5 p.m. ‘til the beer is gone Northeast 22nd and 24th avenues in the expects to replace the flat roof by the end For more information: Visit 23sandy.com Boiler Room Bar · 21 & over Kerns neighborhood. The Pie Spot, 521 of May. By summer’s end, he plans to or call (503) 927-4409. 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identity) attend Portland State University as Memorial scholarships a pre-med student. Here is Amadayo’s story: honor Neil Kelly, founder 2014 Neil Kelly Memorial Amadayo spoke three (non-English) of remodeling business, languages when he came to America with his Scholarship Awards Luncheon family fleeing the Civil War in Somalia and only community leader and had four years of schooling in both Somalia What: 17th annual awards luncheon to announce the four new scholarship recipients and Ethiopia. He was placed in the seventh Keynote: Ted Wheeler, Treasurer of the State of Oregon charter member of the grade, where he excelled. Not only did he learn When: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Friday, May 16 Rotary Club of Albina English, but he moved rapidly to the top of his Where: Rose Room at Portland’s Moda Center high school class. Amadayo graduated from Why: To help deserving high school students afford the opportunity to attend college. Roosevelt High School and was awarded the On May 16, the Rotary Club of Albina Cost: Reserved luncheon tickets are $50 per person, which includes a scholarship fund contribution. will present four North/Northeast Neil Kelly Memorial Scholarship. Contact: The public is welcome. Tickets and information available by calling Margie Davidson at (503) Portland high school students with the Having witnessed the lack of healthcare 287-6930 or Tom Jenkins at (503) 305-7682. Neil Kelly Memorial Scholarship, which services in East Africa, Amadayo is provides them $8,000 ($2,000 per year determined to be a pediatrician and to one Cost: Tickets are $50. $30 of the price is tax–deductible. for up to four years) to help pay for their day return to Somalia where he can provide About The Neil Kelly Memorial Scholarship college education. healthcare and save lives. That has been his The Neil Kelly Memorial Scholarship dream since he was nine years old. This scholarship program launched in 1998 when the Albina Rotary Club awarded one scholarship for $1,000 was started 17 years ago as a way to His high school English teacher said, “His to honor the late Neil Kelly. An endowment fund was established and 17 years later it has grown to awarding encourage higher education in North and high rank in his graduating class speaks four $2,000 scholarships renewable for three additional years. The scholarships are funded through earnings Northeast Portland and also honor the to Amadayo’s incredible resolve to excel from the Albina Rotary Foundation endowment fund. For more information visit albinarotary.org. memory of Neil Kelly, who started Neil academically. In the thirteen years that I Kelly Co. in that neighborhood in 1947 have been a high school teacher, Amadayo and spent decades in community service, stands head and shoulders above all others with particular emphasis on education. for his devotion to service and leadership. This scholarship is currently helping Amadayo is exactly the type of student that A lifetime investment Amadayo (named changed to protect your scholarship is designed to support.” By J. Byron Kellar organizations. Albina Rotary Neil Kelly Past winners have come from Jefferson, Scholarship Committee president Benson, Madison, Cleveland, De LaSalle North, Central Catholic, Roosevelt, Grant, Each spring, for the past 16 years, I Open Meadow high schools and the McCoy have seen the youth of the world pass Academy, but they all shared a common before my eyes. They come from Vietnam, value that puts others before themselves, a Ethiopia, Cambodia, Guatemala, San true measure of their character. Salvador and, yes, Portland, Oregon. I These young volunteers are involved have seen teenagers who have immigrated in such diverse organizations as National here, many fleeing poverty and Honor Society, school mentoring persecution, programs, Habitat for Humanity, Self face the Enhancement Inc., Oregon Food Bank, challenges local churches and youth groups, while A student of language, often working part time and weekend accepts a Neil customs and jobs to assist their families. I have seen Kelly Memorial contemporary documentation of hundreds of hours of Scholarship. society. I also community service, which tells me these have seen kids understand the value of work and many born education and truly giving back to their Come support higher education here who face communities. a different set TH NNUAL EIL ELLY EMORIAL Albina Rotary Foundation marks 17 A N K M of challenges, the 17th anniversary of the Neil Kelly SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS LUNCHEON obstacles much Memorial Scholarship this year, as well more daunting as the 67th anniversary of Neil Kelly’s Keynote Speaker is Ted Wheeler, Treasurer of the State of Oregon than most of start in our community. Our 2014 goal J. BYRON KELLAR us would ever is to continue to build the endowment When: Friday, May 16, 2014. 11:30am–1:30pm at Portland’s Moda Center, experience. to continually increase the amount of Rose Room In this once-a-year assignment, I scholarship we award our winners. help decide which four among dozens Tickets: Reserved luncheon tickets are $50 per person, which includes a The strength of our city lies in the rich scholarship fund contribution ($30.00 is tax–deductible) of North and Northeast Portland high school seniors will receive a modest diversity of our community. These North/ Northeast Portland students can take At the event, the Albina Rotary Club will award four $2000 College Scholar- $8,000 ($2,000 per year for up to four genuine pride in what they accomplish now ships to outstanding North/Northeast Portland High School graduates years) college scholarship from the Albina Rotary Foundation, when so many and, in time, what they will “pay forward” Enjoy a great lunch and support this important program deserve so much more. to our community for the next generations. Albina Rotary Foundation has built Our job is to make certain they have all the About The Neil Kelly Memorial Scholarship: a modest endowment over the past encouragement we can muster. The Neil Kelly Memorial Scholarship was started 17 years ago as a way to 16 years that funds the Neil Kelly When I first became involved with encourage higher education in North and Northeast Portland and to honor Memorial Scholarship. Named after this program I thought it was about Neil Neil Kelly who founded a remodeling business in this area, was a Charter one of Portland’s legendary community Kelly. Now I know what Neil Kelly knew. Member of the Albina Rotary Club and a Community Leader focusing on leaders, the scholarship is dedicated It’s about investing in these kids who are education. The scholarships are funded through earnings from the Albina to recognizing high school seniors, absolutely determined to succeed, kids Rotary Foundation Endowment Fund and are renewable for three additional who live in the Albina Rotary service who will continue to give back to us all. years. We congratulate the amazing students who are this year’s recipients. area, for their dedication to their There is no better investment. communities. Although they all earn Our awards luncheon this year will be held Tickets and information contact: good grades, the higher selection criteria on May 16, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., in the Rose Margie Davidson at 503-287-6930 or for our committee is their passion for Room at Portland’s Moda Center. To RSVP, Tom Jenkins at 503-305-7682 community in all its forms: family, contact Margie Davidson at rodandmargie@ school, church and volunteer community gmail.com or (503)-287-6930. MAY 2014 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 17 NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER Summer fun abounds at the Northeast Community Center By Laurel Roberts situations when direct parent supervision towards swimmers who want to improve of food for a total of 428 pounds. Northeast Community Center volunteer isn’t available. NECC will offer classes for their swimming skills, get a good work-out, Visit the NECC website at children ranging in age from 8 to 11 and 11 meet new friends and have the opportunity necommunitycenter.org for schedules “I’m bored.” “There’s nothing to do.” “I to 15. Classes include When I’m In Charge to compete in swim meets with other and prices for the camps and Red Cross wish there was something exciting to do where students will role-play answering facilities in the Metro-Portland Swim courses. Visit the Northeast Community around here.” phone and doors, and learn internet and League during summer season. In addition, Center at 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. for a tour or Sound familiar? You can eliminate those gun safety as well as personal safety and first the NECC has two different types of lessons call (503) 384-3377 for more information. phrases from the vocabulary of your child by aid situations; and the Babysitter Training for all ages. There is the regular 8-week coming to the Northeast Community Center course, where students learn how to become schedule where students attend once a The Other Woman (NECC) this summer. Participate in one or a safe and responsible babysitter. week for eight weeks and the “fast track” Professional Cleaning Service more of our many camp and swim offerings NECC will be offering Yoga and Sports swim lessons, where swimmers come to Family owned and operated since 1988 and enjoy summer vacation. There will be Camps for youth this summer, as well. lessons four times a week for two weeks. something for everyone beginning at age 4. In Soccer Camp, students will learn the The Northeast Community Center 10% OFF NECC offers a wide variety of fun-filled, fundamentals of dribbling, passing, for new clients wishes to thank its members and the all-day, outdoor summer camps, including shooting, defense and teamwork. That 503.252.4336 community for making the recent food Documentary Film Making, Bike Safety and camp is perfect for the beginner or drive for the Oregon Food Bank such a Customized cleaning to t your needs Maintenance, Adventures using Mass Transit, player looking to sharpen skills. Summer success. The NECC collected three barrels Servicing the greater Portland/Vancouver area and Discovering New Parks in Portland. Led Basketball Camp has kids spending by professional educators and based on the time in the gym where they learn to motto “No Child Left Inside,” the camps cut, get open, rebound and create their make it possible for campers to explore the own shot by being a triple threat. Yoga outdoors of Portland while learning new skills Camp includes a fun-filled week of and having fun. Most camps end the day in games, art projects and more. In Practice the NECC swimming pool. Yoga, children learn a variety of playful NECC also will be offering all-day activities to improve strength, confidence summer camps held in the NECC facility and flexibility. Beginner’s are welcome. and at Grant Park. Campers will swim Feedback from parents about the NECC each day, create crafts, play sports and camps: “We loved spring break camp, loved learn new games. Childcare before and the assortment of activities and swimming. after the camps is available. Every day was awesome.” “Kids felt totally Mini Summer Camps for Ages 4-6 will offer safe.” “Friendly staff. They made my Art Adventures where your child will explore daughter feel welcome by introducing her different mediums including watercolor, to another girl her age to get them talking.” clay and colored pencil. Children will learn “Pick up and drop off were a breeze. ” to explore color and creativity while learning In addition to all the camps at the NECC, to draw cartoon animals. Another facet of “the NECC Swim Club is gearing up for Mini Camps will be exploring the land of its biggest competitive summer meet superheroes through games, masks and season in years,” said Marlon Rodriguez, capes. Each child will receive their own the NECC swim coach. The Swim Club is super power, watch “The Incredibles” and a developmental swim program geared make new friends. With the “Book Buddies” portion of Mini Camps, kids will explore different children’s authors each day and participate in crafts relating back to the illustrations. In Summer Olympics camp, “The Lightbulb Lady” kids learn the basics of soccer, basketball, baseball, football and kickball. Craft time, We have full spectrum lights camp games and making animal masks Hard to find lamps round out this exciting camp. Ballet Camps at the NECC will be taught by Katarina Svetlova, formerly a leading international prima ballerina who danced with the Oregon Ballet Theater and one of the leading ballet companies in Summer Camps Germany. The weeklong Summer Dance Camp will include ballet classes, ballet at Your Neighborhood stories and history of ballet. Other forms Community Center of dance that will be explored are hip hop, flamenco and contemporary dance. “We light-up your life” The NECC’s American Red Cross courses Half Day Themed Mini Camps prepare children for a variety of safety 3901 N Mississippi Ave • 503-281-0453 Ages 4-6 Summer Olympics The True Measure of Success is Customer Satisfaction! Art Adventure Jungle Explorer Committed to excellent service and the achievement of YOUR goals! Superhero Book Buddies If you or someone you know would like a refreshing & enthusiastic approach to real estate, please contact me. 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Events are listed in the order in which they will take place, followed by ongoing and upcoming events. To be considered for inclusion, entries must be submitted Calendar by e-mail to [email protected] by the 15th of the prior month. MAY 2014 If possible, follow the format used in the calendar. Swim classes to start Make calzone at library May 1. 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Begin sign-up for five-week swim May 11. 3-4 p.m. Bring a rolling pin and learn to make lessons for all ages and abilities. Classes start May 12. calzone dough for the Italian peasant pockets handy $25 community center members, $37 non-members. for school or work lunches. Registration required in the Scholarships available. Information and registration: library or call (503) 988-5234. Gregory Heights library, (503) 284-3377 or www.necommunitycenter.org. 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Northeast Community Center, 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. Jeff fest slates ‘Journey of Man’ Donate food, get a massage May 13. 6-7:45 p.m. “Journey of Man” is part of Jefferson May 1. Times vary. Through mid-May. Help fill the food High School’s annual Multicultural Film Festival. A barrel for the Oregon Food Bank and gain a discount on discussion follows the film. Free. (503) 988-5394. North massage. (503) 235-5086. www.innerweavemassage. Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. com. Innerweave Massage, 812 N.E. 28th Ave. Sing Portland! plans reception Help available with computers May 13. 7-9 p.m. Sing Portland! is a non-audition, May 1 & 15. 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. Tutor John 60-member community choir teaching songs by ear, through Lucas gives one-on-one help with basic computer skills. call and response. Free rehearsal with reception. www. Registration required: (503) 288-8303. Free. Charles singportland.com. The Little Church, 5138 N.E. 23rd Ave. Jordan Community Center computer lab, 9009 Foss Ave. Writer to discuss deforestation Artists work in many media The Portland Water Bureau and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council are sponsoring a free bicycle tour through Portland’s May 14. 6-7:30 p.m. Local author William Flynn will May 1. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Continues to May 27. Artist Columbia South Shore Well Field. (Columbia Slough Watershed Council) discuss his novel, “Direct Action,” a story of resistance to Gillian Freney paints on frosted Mylar with oils then uses person with advance registration; $30 at the event. Register the deforestation of Sumatra, based on his observations subtraction techniques; sculptor Karen Croner uses mixed Senior center to show ‘Philomena’ and play at Interstate Lanes, 6049 N. Interstate Ave. and research into the work of religious, political and media to create characters from Grimm’s fairy tales; Mari May 9. 1 p.m. Movie “Philomena,” starring Judi Dench social activists. Free. (503) 988-5391. Hollywood library, Livie works with fiber and thread; Alison Ericksen works Bach choir plans concert and Steve Coogan. A world-weary journalist helps 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. a woman, forced to give up her child for adoption, with wire and ceramics. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday; May 4. 2 p.m. The Bach Cantata Choir, conducted by search for him. Free but $1 donation appreciated. Pizza Author to discuss books for teens 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 Ralph Nelson, will feature J.S. Bach’s Cantata No. 39, lunch available for $2. Registration: (503) 288-8303. May 14. 7-9 p.m. Author and educator Sharon M. p.m. Sunday. (503) 281-9048. www.guardinogallery.com. Hans Leo Hassler’s “Missa Secundo,” G.F. Handels Organ Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Draper will present the 2014 Teen Author Lecture. She Guardino Gallery, 2939 N.E. Alberta St. Concerto No. 13 (The Cuckoo and the Nightingale) with will autograph her books, available for purchase after organist John Vergin. A free-will offering will be taken. Hispanic students gain honors Family yoga class slated the lecture. Free. Portland Community College, Cascade Rose City Park Presbyterian Church, 1907 N.E. 45th Ave. May 1. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Latino students from May 9. 6:45-7 p.m. Yoga for the family to reduce stress, Campus, Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building, 705 N. Oregon and Southwest Washington who will receive ‘Female Nomad’ author to speak gain balance, get limber. Free for members, $10 for non- Killingsworth St. college scholarships will be recognized in a luncheon member adults, $5 youth. Information and registration: May 6. 7 p.m. Rita Golden Gelman, author of “Tales of sponsored by the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of (503) 284-3377 or www.necommunitycenter.org. Group aids caregivers a Female Nomad,” “Female Nomad and Friends” and Commerce. Gov. John Kitzhaber will be a speaker. Cost: Northeast Community Center, 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. May 14. 1-3 p.m. Continues second Wednesday of “Breaking Bread Around the World” plus children’s books, $35 members, $40 non-members. Information or RSVP: every month. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group for left an elegant Los Angeles life to connect with people in (503) 222-0280 or [email protected]. Oregon Madison South plans clean-up caregivers and family members to share ideas for coping cultures all over the world. She will discuss her nomadic Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. May 10. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Madison South and caring. Drop-ins welcome. Free. (503) 288-8303. life. Free. (503) 284-1726. www.broadwaybooks.net. neighborhood clean-up accepts scrap metal, tires, mixed Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Play explores family ties Broadway Books, 1714 N.E. Broadway. waste. Glenhaven Park, Northeast 82nd Avenue and Dogs to listen to young readers May 1. 7:30 p.m. Continues to June 1. Portland Sculptor explores relationships Siskiyou Street. Playhouse presents “After the Revolution,” by Amy Herzog. May 15. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Children may improve their Emma Joseph is heir to a leftist family tradition, but when May 6. noon to 8 p.m. Ceramic sculptor Amy Zirkle Natural beauty products offered reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to she learns her grandfather may have shared secrets with explores ideas about human relationships, complexities May 10. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enhance her natural beauty a therapy dog from Pet Partners. Registration is required the Soviets, she struggles with disappointment. Tickets in communication and the masks we wear in daily life. with available products, DIY lotions and foods to enhance at (503) 988-5362. Albina Library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. $15-$36. www.portlandplayhouse.org. (503) 488-5822. Free to visit. (503) 280-6329. Hours noon to 8 p.m. an inner glow. Free. Whole Foods Market, Hollywood, Portland Playhouse at The Church, 602 N.E. Prescott St. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Open Last 4301 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Seniors, Boomers to dance Thursday. Six Days Art, 2724 N.E. Alberta St. May 15. 5-7 p.m. Senior & Boomer Dance to live music. Restored ‘Godzilla’ on bill Story time slated for families Refreshments served. $5 in advance or $10 at the door. May 2-6. Times vary. A new digital restoration of Learn to cook with quinoa May 10 and 17. 11:15-11:45 a.m. Family story time for Information: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, “Godzilla” for the 60th anniversary of the Japanese May 6. 6:30-8 p.m. Discover how to make a variety of children 6 years and younger with an adult. Free. Gregory 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. original directed by Ishiro Honda. Tickets $8 general, $6 dishes using gluten-free quinoa, a South American grain, Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. for students, seniors. www.hollywoodtheatre.org. (503) with Lauren Chandler. www.LaurenChandlerCooks.com. Talk to outline technology & brain 281-4215. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. $40. Registration (503) 701-8766. Kwan Yin Healing Families to create floral bouquet May 15. 6:30-8:30 p.m. “Plugged In: Technology’s Arts Center East, 3115 N.E. Sandy Blvd. May 10. 2-4 p.m. A family activity is making a floral Impact on Brains, Relationship & the Self.” Portland Neighborhood clean-up slated arrangement and personalized card using colored nylon psychologist Doreen Dodgen-Magee brings fact-paced, May 3. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Neighborhood clean-up accepts Organist plans varied music and wires, bendable into flower shapes. Free. (503) 988- research-based information. Appropriate for ages 16 and wood waste, scrap metal, tires, electronics, yard debris and May 6. 7:30 p.m. Internationally heralded organist Hector 5394. North Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. older. Free. Pre-registration encouraged: (503) 284-3377 mixed waste. Helensview School, 8678 N.E. Sumner St. Olivera will present a concert of classical and Broadway or www.necommunitycenter.org. Northeast Community music. Free-will offering will be taken to benefit a church Authors to lead trivia game Center, 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. Buy plants, eat tacos mission area. (503) 281-1229. Rose City Park United May 10. 2 p.m. “Kidlit trivia” with children’s authors Puppies learn to romp together May 3. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A garden plants sale with Methodist Church, 5830 N.E. Alameda. Robin Herrera (“Hope is a Ferris Wheel”), Mary Elizabeth Indian tacos available at 11:30 a.m. Wheelchair accessible. Summer (“Trust Me, I’m Lying”) and Chris Struyk-Bonn May 16. 5-5:45 p.m. “Puppy Romps” exposes puppies to Information: (503) 281-0324. The Wilshire United Methodist Play features Jim Pepper story (“Whisper”). They present new books, about strong new dogs when they are young which may prevent behavioral Native American Fellowship, 3917 N.E. Shaver St. problems as they mature. Free. www.oregonhumane.org . May 8. 7:30 p.m. Continues 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, female protagonists, for middle grades in a Jeopardy-style (503) 285-7722. Oregon Humane Society, Animal Medical Church to recycle Styrofoam 2 p.m. Sundays to May 31. “The Jim Pepper Project,” trivia game. Free. (503) 954-2354. Green Bean Books, featuring the story and music of an Oregon born, Native & Learning Center, 1067 N.E. Columbia Blvd. May 3. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring Styrofoam #6 plastic or 1600 N.E. Alberta St. American jazz musician who wrote and recorded the 1969 polystyrene for recycling. Free but donations appreciated Grant Park plans clean-up hit “Witchi Tai To.” With a Native American cast. Tickets: $15 to Plant sale to benefit Food Bank to offset costs. In the courtyard at St. Michael and All May 17. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grant Park Neighborhood $35. Triangle Productions box office: (503) 239-5919. www. May 11. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buy perennials, veggies Angels Episcopal Church, 1704 N.E. 43rd Ave. Association annual clean-up. Information: http:// tripro.org. The Sanctuary, 1785 N.E. Sandy Blvd. and other garden treats brought by several families of grantpark-na.org/. Grant Park Church parking lot, Learn acrylic paint skills gardeners to benefit the Oregon Food Bank. (503) 239- Center to show film ‘Gravity’ Northeast 34th Avenue and Knott Street. May 3. 3-5:30 p.m. “Paint Your Own Picasso” to learn 5794. 5919 N.E. Alberta St. acrylic paint skills and a little art history. Free. (503) 988- May 9. 1 p.m. Movie “Gravity,” starring Sandra Bullock Clean-up slated at St. Rose and George Clooney. A medical engineer and an Sunday Parkways outlined 5370. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. May 17. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rose City Park-Hollywood astronaut work together to survive after an accident May 11. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Parkways in East neighborhoods’ clean-up accepting scrap metal, tires. St. Bowlers to aid animals leaves them adrift in space. Free but $1 donation Portland where streets will be cleared of traffic for walkers, Rose School, 2727 N.E. 45th Ave. May 4. 11 a.m. “Bowl for the Paws” to support animals at appreciated for Hollywood Senior Center. Registration runner, bike riders and rollers. Events planned along the the Oregon Humane Society. Each bowling team will play required: (503) 288-8303. Charles Jordan Community way. See route: www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/ Writers slated on ‘Storytime Day’ four games in a Scotch Doubles Tournament. $25 per Center, 9009 N. Foss Ave. article/480764 May 17. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local illustrators and authors MAY 2014 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 19 of children’s books will read throughout the day as part Sign language to tell stories Quick pickles class slated Trinity Lutheran Church and School parking lot, 5520 N.E. of “Indies First Storytime Day,” a national program to May 21. 11:15-11:45 a.m. Author Dawn Prochovnic, May 24. 1-3 p.m. Cook a batch of quick pickles from fresh Killingsworth St.Vegans to learn about picnics invite children’s writers to independent book stores. founder of Small Talk Learning, leads an interactive sign produce. $15. Register: [email protected]. May 31. noon to 2 p.m. Vegan picnic and potluck class Award-winning author Kate DiCamillo will be the “Indies” language story time for babies and toddlers. Signed Whole Foods Market, Hollywood, 4301 N.E. Sandy Blvd. with seasonal ingredients and new techniques. $5. emissary. Free. No registration required. Information: copies of her new book “Hip, Hip, Hooray! It’s Family Register: [email protected]. Whole Foods (503) 954-2354. www.greenbeanbookspdx.com. Green Day!” will be sold for $15. Reading/signing is free. (503) Kids to read to dogs Bean Books, 1600 N.E. Alberta St. Market, Hollywood, 4301 N.E. Sandy Blvd. 954-2354. Green Bean Books, 1600 N.E. Alberta St. May 24. 2 p.m. Kids can practice their reading skills by reading Norse to celebrate with food, music to a trained therapy dog from the non-profit Pet Partners. For Learn about aging in ‘village’ Speaker to outline ‘happiness’ myths all children, especially those hesitant to read aloud in class. May 17. 1 p.m. Doors open for celebration of Norway’s May 31. 2 p.m. Learn how to remain in your own May 21. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Life coach Gary Adams will Reading is free. Ten percent of purchases made during the Bicentennial Constitution Day. Norwegian foods for sale. Flag home as you age with a community village concept. present “The Myths of Happiness: Learn How These Myths event will be donated to Pet Partners. Daytime number: (503) parade at 3 p.m. with bands and fjord horses. Scandinavian Free. Questions: Margaret Baldwin (503) 895-2750. Can Make You Unhappy.” Free but registration required in 954-2354. www.greenbeanbookspdx.com. Green Bean Chorus, speakers at 4 p.m. Dance for all ages at 6 p.m. www. Hollywood library, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. the library or (503) 988-5391. Hollywood library, 4040 Books, 1600 N.E. Alberta St. NorseHall.org. Norse Hall, 111 N.E. 11th Ave. N.E. Tillamook St. Seniors to celebrate with cake, music Dancers due at Peruvian Pena Library offers aid for e-devices May 31. 8-11 p.m. Peruvian champion dancers will Train dogs in positive ways May 28. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Older American Month May 17. 3:30-5 p.m. One-on-one help offered to operate perform the Marinera, a national dance, at the monthly May 22. 6-7 p.m. Owners gain better control of their dogs celebration with North Portland Senior Services. Live mobile devices and applications, e-books and audiobooks. Peruvian Pena of live music and dance. Full menu and learn positive training techniques in a six-week class music, cake, appetizers. Free. Information from Hollywood Free. (503) 988-5370. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. available. $7 cover. (503) 206-5790. Las Primas Kitchen, called “Reactive Rover.” $180 per dog. Register: www. Senior Center (503) 288-8303. Event at Charles Jordan 3971 N. Williams Ave. Labyrinth walk, healing service planned oregonhumane.org/pet_training. Oregon Humane Society Community Center, 9009 N. Foss Ave. May 17. 4-6 p.m. Walk a labyrinth for contemplation in Manners Hall, 1067 N.E. Columbia Blvd. UPCOMING the second floor Great Hall. At 5:30 p.m. a healing and Hemp film suggests financial benefits wholeness service, with music in the Taize tradition, in Seed swap to aid Emerson Garden May 29. 7:30 p.m. “Bringing It Home” is a film telling the Learn about natural landscaping the sanctuary. www.westprespdx.org. (503) 287-1289. May 22. 7-9 p.m. Alexa Wiley and the Wilderness Band story of hemp’s past, present and future as a potential June 1. 1-5 p.m. Learn naturescaping basics to design Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1624 N.E. Hancock St. host a “seed trade.” Share seeds, take seeds and talk money-making crop creating U.S. jobs. Part of the a low-maintenance landscape with native plants to about seeds and gardens. Donations for seeds will 2014 Portland EcoFilm Festival. Tickets: $8 general, $6 conserve water, save time and money. Information: (503) 5th Annual Kenton Street Fair benefit Emerson Community Garden, 822 N.E. Emerson students, seniors. Information and to purchase tickets: 222-7645. Registration required: www.emswcd.org. May 18. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Music, kids’ activities and St. (503) 249-3983. McMenamins Kennedy School gym, http://hollywoodtheatre.org/ecofilm. Hollywood Theatre, Bridgeport United Church of Christ, 621 N.E. 76th Ave. more. Last year’s vendors included Kenny & Zukes, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave. 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Supportland, Little Red Press, Locket2You lockets, Singing Plan to dine with a princess Planet Bikes, Entwined, N. Portland Tool Library. Held in Film focuses on backup singers Church plans rummage sale June 4. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enjoy a three-course, the heart of downtown Kenton commercial district on May 23. 1 p.m. Award-winning documentary, “20 Feet from May 30. 5-8 p.m. and May 31. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Annual heritage-inspired lunch with a Portland Rose Festival Denver Avenue between N. Schofield and N. Willis. http:// Stardom,” starring Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer rummage sale with tools, kitchen items, plants, books, Court princess. $20. Pre-paid reservations required: kentonbusiness.com/events/. and Judith Hill. The focus is on background singers for rock, sports equipment, furniture, linens, jewelry, holiday and (503) 231-0216. Proceeds support Albertina Kerr sewing supplies, clothing, homemade breads and rolls. Mz. Pearl to visit library pop and R&B hits with vintage footage of performances services for children and adults with developmental and interviews. Free but $1 donation appreciated. Pizza (503) 281-1229. Rose City Park United Methodist May 18. 2-2:45 p.m. Mz. Pearl’s Variety Show will bring disabilities, hearing loss and mental health challenges. lunch available for $2. Registration: (503) 288-8303. Church basement; enter on Northeast 58th Avenue a clown show with magic, comedy, juggling and dance. Albertina’s Place, 424 N.E. 22nd Ave. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. across from parking lot; 5830 N.E. Alameda. Heather Pearl’s show delights all ages. Free. (503) 988- ‘Parkways’ set in North Portland 5370. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. Cyclists to tour well field Kenton bills plant sale June 22. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Parkways in May 31. 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A free, 16-mile bicycle Aging in ‘village’ explained May 24. 9 a.m. to noon. Plants offered for sale by the Kenton North Portland where streets will be clear for walkers, Neighborhood Association. Anyone willing to donate plants tour, for ages 12 and older, of Portland’s Columbia May 18. 2 p.m. Learn how to stay in your own home runners, rollers. See route: www.portlandoregon.gov/ before the sale may contact [email protected]. Sale at South Shore well field with the city Water Bureau and as you age with a community village concept. Free. transportation/article/480764. the Columbia Slough Watershed Council. Learn about Information: Margaret Baldwin (503) 895-2750. Gregory Historic Kenton Firehouse yard, 8105 N. Brandon Ave. the ground water that is backup for the Bull Run River Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. June garden tour slated Roseway plans clean-up supply. Helmets required. Bring bike, water bottle and June 28. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour six gardens on Portland’s east Men learn to stretch for health May 24. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Roseway neighborhood clean-up lunch. Space limited. Registration required: (503) 281- side to gain plant ideas, see outdoor living spaces and gain May 19. 1:30 p.m. Introduction to stretching for men, accepting wood waste, scrap metal, reusable building 1132 or [email protected] or http:// “green” resources. Hosted by the Association of Northwest to increase flexibility, improve balance and lower blood materials, bulky waste. No hazardous waste. Suggested columbiaslough.org/index.php/events/event/107/. Landscape Designers. Proceeds support a scholarship fund donation: $10 per car, $15 truck, $20 large truck. Volunteers pressure. Free. A class runs June 2-23. Information and Cully neighbors plan clean-up for horticultural students. Tickets $20 at Dennis’ Seven Dees, registration (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, also needed: [email protected] . Glenhaven Park, Garden Fever! Xera Plants or www.anld.com . 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Northeast 82nd Avenue and Siskiyou Street. May 31. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cully neighborhood clean-up accepts wood waste, scrap metal, yard debris, furniture, CONTINUING Get the most out of Medicare Collage class for young artists block Styrofoam, batteries, appliances, mattresses and May 21. 10 a.m. Medicare preventive services Learn May 24. 1-3 p.m. Children may create a painted rubber. No hazardous waste or building materials. Cars $7, Job seekers gain computer help to get the most out of your Medicare benefits with Jane paper collage, learning about primary, secondary and van or SUV $15, pickup truck $20 or more with oversized May 6. 2-4 p.m. Continues Tuesdays. A job seekers Henry, certified agent. Information at Hollywood Senior complementary colors. Cut or tear shapes to overlap and glue loads or trailers, plus $8 for computers and TVs under 36 computer lab to help update a resume, file for Center (503) 288-8303. Free. Charles Jordan Community to make a picture, plus explore ways to add texture. Free. 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Johnson St. entire Portland community,” said Susan Students will use the latest software Session Three: July 21 to August 1. Steele, the principal. “Our aspiration is This Is Your Theatre and equipment under the guidance of More information is at http:// to help them remember their classmates 2001: A Space Odyssey professional filmmakers, according to a hollywoodtheatre.org/education/summer- and teachers, renew these friendships, May 24th news release from the theater. All films will film-camps#sthash.DCffB6rG.dpuf. and reconnect them to The Madeleine You voted - we listened! be premiered on the Hollywood Theatre The enrollment application is at http://t. Community.” VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE SCHEDULE screen and entered into regional finals. e2ma.net/click/qlaeg/y7oyxf/yjqv1b. The reunion will be a casual affair with WWW.HOLLYWOODTHEATRE.ORG Applications and payments are due wine and appetizers, Steele said. Tours 4122 NE SANDY BOULEVARD (503) 493-1128 one week before each session begins. The Young playwrights to stage and a photo display from school archives anti-bullying messages also are planned, she said. Alumni may bring a friend as they begin Playwrights in grades 6 to 8 will the weekend, Steele said. Tickets are $30 have their 10-minute scripts, carrying per person. Proceeds will benefit The anti-bullying messages, presented in a Madeleine School Endowment or Tuition staged reading at 5 p.m. May 11 in the Assistance Fund. Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway. To register online, go to http:// The young writers participated in the themadeleine.schoolauction.net/ Oregon Children’s Theatre’s (OCT) second alumni2014/register/. Information LOCALLY OWNED FOR 30 YEARS Bully Project, which began last year and is available from Lynn Robinson, the has spread to youth drama organizations development director, at (503) 288-9197 in other parts of the country, said Sharon or [email protected]. Martell, community relations director. The national competition was Northeast music students developed by Stan Foote, OCT’s artistic prepare for state finals $ director, and Michael Bobbitt, of Adventure Theatre in Baltimore, and Several Northeast Portland music implemented by Theatre for Young students have placed first in district solo 19 competitions sponsored by the Oregon Per Month Audiences USA, the American Alliance for Theatre and Education and the Dramatic Music Education Association. No long term contract. Change/Young Playwrights for Change. They will advance to state finals on Chloe Rust, an eighth grader at Lake May 3 at Lewis & Clark College, said Tom No kidding. Muller, a district coordinator. Oswego Junior High School and a finalist The District 1 students from Grant High in the local competition, is a runner-up School include Ben Rosene, trombone; • Open 24 hours a day • Plenty of free parking in the national event for her play, “Bullies Blair Shepperd, bassoon; Ethan Eisemann, Anonymous.” • Customized Workouts with Activtrax baritone voice, and Kenny Regan, oboe. She is one of six local finalists who • Group X classes • Personal Training were selected to work with playwrights Gillian Gauntt, who lives in Northeast Matthew B. Zrebski and Debbie Portland but is a junior at St. Mary’s NE 52nd and Sandy Blvd. Lamedman of Playwrights West. They Academy, placed first among soprano 503-281-4776 • hollywoodfitness.net helped the students revise and craft their soloists in District 15, which includes scripts in a workshop setting. Washington County schools. In addition to Chloe, the local contest finalists include Mariana Penaloza-Vu, Tour planned of area where Kendall Uslan, Hannah Bachman, Lizzie O’Mahony and Pablo Reese. Winners were Vanport stood before flood scheduled to be announced on May 1. At 4:17 p.m. May 30, 1948, a levee “We love this project because it gives burst on the Columbia River, flooding kids a voice about issues that are real and Vanport City, a World War II housing immediate to them,” said Foote. “Plus, project that once had a population of it offers young writers a chance to work about 100,000 people. with professionals to hone their craft.” From 4-6 p.m. May 30, the Columbia Pay-what-you-will tickets may Slough Watershed Council will conduct be reserved at (503) 228-9571. Web a tour and hear historians and others information is at www.octc.org/ provide perspective on the area where schoolservices/bullyproject. Vanport, once the state’s second-largest city, was developed for wartime workers. The outdoor tour, for adults and children 10 or older, will begin at the Delta Park/Vanport Park & Ride station and continue by carpool, according to Penny Beckwith, the council outreach director. Stops will include three sites with public art and informational signs and the Columbia Slough levee. Susan Barthel of Portland Environmental Services will talk about the current levee system, stormwater and the Multnomah County Drainage District. 971.285.7664 720.299.1994 Historians James Harrison of waxmasterrema.com Portland Community College and 2415 NE Broadway Street Ted Kaye will provide information about the community and its relationship to Portland. CHECK US OUT: WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFOenrollment fee is $695 for each two-week Advance registration is advised session. Information about financial with Beckwith at penny.beckwith@ MAY 2014 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 21
STAR BRIEFS H You can now visit HEIDI SETTLEMIER “Derby Day” on May 3 and a spring dance OWNER/PRINCIPAL BROKER on May 15. Alameda Realty on 3RD GENERATION FAMILY REALTOR “We want everyone to dress as if they EASTSIDE SPECIALIST were attending the Kentucky Derby,” Facebook.com/Heidi Settlemier Amber Kern-Johnson, the center director, said of May 3 plans. “For ladies that means Twitter.com/Alameda_Realty a stylish hat and for men a colorful tie or Arlene shirt, or use your imagination.” Halvorson, The best costume will win a prize, she board chair of the Hollywood said, “And, of course, we’ll be serving The Results Company Senior Center, Mint Juleps and appetizers while we will be sipping watch the Derby.” Mint Juleps The event. which will cost $5 per person, at Derby Day. The event will is a fund-raiser for the senior center. raise funds for Tickets are available at the center, 1820 N.E. 503-287-3062 • 503-307-1502 the Hollywood 40th Ave. Derby Day will be celebrated at Senior Center. www.Settlemier.com Parkrose Chateau, 3141 N.E. 148th Ave. columbiaslough.org or (503) 281-1132 or For the dance from 5-7 p.m. May 15 at the online: http://columbiaslough.org/index. senior center, the Jack Five Plus Trio will play php/events/event/108/Or. music popular from the 1940s through 1970s. Have you had your pollen filter The watershed council includes Beverages and appetizers will be served. neighbors, property owners, businesses, Tickets will be $5 each. – Janet Goetze environmental groups, recreation advocates changed recently? and government agencies working to restore the 60-mile Columbia Slough. It's recommended that it be done every 15,000 miles. Seniors to dress for Derby Day, dance into spring We Accept All Major Credit Cards Ken Van AutomotiveDamme’s Automotive Approved Auto Repair May is National Older Americans DISCOVER month, and the Hollywood Senior Center We Accept All MajorWe Accept Credit All Cards Major Credit Cards Approved Auto Repair Approved Auto Repair has scheduled special activities including AcceptingDISCOVER New Patients:DISCOVER infants, toddlers, children and adolescents.Ken Van Damme’s Automotive (503) 284-7819 503-287-8863 6143Ken N.E. Van SandyKen Damme’s Van Blvd. Damme’s Automotive(503) Automotive 284-7819 Call for additional services VISIT OUR NEW SHOWROOM6143 N.E.6143 Sandy3839 N.E. NE Blvd. SandyTillamook(503) Blvd. 284-7819 St(503) 284-7819Call for additionalCall for services additional services Phone: 503-288-5891 6143 N.E. Sandy Blvd. “ASK ABOUT“ASK YOUR ABOUT HOLLYWOOD YOUR STAR HOLLYWOOD DISCOUNT” STAR DISCOUNT” www.hcdpdx.com“ASK ABOUT YOUR HOLLYWOOD STARCall DISCOUNT” for additional services [email protected] Krista V Badger DDS 2030 N. Willis Blvd • 503-285-2555 www.salvageworkspdx.com Sheena Kansal DDS
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By James Bash For the Hollywood Star News 40 Years of Stories: A “When my kids come in, they are on Children’s Place Bookstore the floor and looking at a book within 40th anniversary celebration the first two minutes,” said Katy Fackler When: Saturday, May 10. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. about A Children’s Place Bookstore. “They Where: 4807 N.E. Fremont St. know everyone who works there and Activities: Local children’s authors and are really excited to see them. It’s a very illustrators throughout the day. Authors include family like atmosphere.” Eric Kimmel, Bart King, and Virginia Euwer Fackler’s unbridled enthusiasm for A Wolff. 20 percent off of these local authors’ Children’s Place Bookstore (ACPB) is well- titles. Tentative author reading times (the final founded. She has been a regular customer Left to right, Kira schedule will be posted on the store’s website, at the bookstore for the past 16 years. She Porton, Pam Lewis achildrensplacebookstore.com): and Anne Pearson at admits to frequenting the store even before A Children’s 10 a.m.-noon: Susan Fletcher she had her own kids (her daughter is now Place Bookstore. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Virginia Euwer Wolff eight years old and her son five). (James Bash) “I like it that the store is close to where Noon- 2 p.m.: Deborah Hopkinson, I live,” added Fackler. “We are in the On Saturday, May 10, the Fackler family exclaimed owner Pam Lewis of the Bart King, Roseanne Perry bookstore two or three times a week. For will find a whole bunch of folks perusing anniversary. “Neighborhood businesses on 2 p.m.-4 p.m.: Matthew Holm the literature at ACPB. They will be Fremont will be celebrating with us. The a lot of people in my neighborhood, it’s an Carmen Bernier Grand (Time TBA) extension of their living room. Chances celebrating the 40th anniversary of this Alameda Brewhouse next door is crafting Eric Kimmel (Time TBA) are if my daughter goes into the store unique bookstore, which is located at a special beer for us called Harry Porter. on a Wednesday afternoon, she’ll find a 4807 N.E. Freemont St. Grand Central is going to do a sandwich, Nearby businesses participating in the event classmate on the floor reading a book.” “It’s going to be an exciting day,” Pip’s is going to create donut, and Bagel will hang a red balloon outside. Land will have a special bagel. We are Create-a Bookmark Contest. Winning going to have local authors, contests and bookmarks from local schools will be printed refreshments, too. It will be a blast!” and used throughout the year. SUN DOG CONSTRUCTION Lewis has every reason to be ebullient. REMODEL - RESTORE She worked at the store before purchasing it that she recommended: He Came with Home Maintenance and Remodeling in 2003 from Lynn Kelly and Jan Bruton, the original owners who moved the store from the Couch by David Slonim and Are You a Basements, Attics, Kitchens, Baths its first location on Northeast Broadway to its Horse? by Andy Rash. CCB #173347 “We have many books that will never BIG & small Jobs - Handyman services Lic/Bond/ins. current one on Fremont Street. With pluck and business savvy, Lewis has been able to be on a national best seller list but have 503.957.7559www.homepage.mac.com/rebelsunfilmsAUTUMN PARDEE expand the store in spite of competition from sold well at independent bookstores,” internet giants and portable reading devices remarked Porton. like Kindle and Nook. Porton advocated Jenny Offill’s new “We have very dedicated customers,” picture book about a sloth entitled Sparky! explained Lewis. “Occasionally, someone For middle-grade readers, she praised The might mention Amazon or Kindle, but Mark of the Dragonfly by Jaleigh Johnson, in general, no one talks about it. People and for young adults, she suggested The come here because of the service that we Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski. An offer. Plus we have Kira Porton, who came excellent standby for pre-teens is Half with the store when I bought it eleven Magic by Edward Eager and his Magic years ago. She knows everything about series; and for young adults, there’s always children’s literature.” J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. No foolin’. Porton has an encyclopedic The store has a lot of signage to guide you mind when it comes to kids’ books and “Everything For Your Fireplace” to various topics, such as art, science and a passion for the subject that borders on We Measure & Install languages, but you will be cautioned against WAREHOUSE & DISPLAY SALE! astonishing. You can pose a question for following that too closely, because much of 1/2 OFF or more on many items! young adults, pre-teen or toddlers. It #URIOS s #LOCKS s &IRESCREENS s %ND 4ABLES doesn’t matter. Porton loves to work with the shelving is mounted on wheels. ,AMPS s &IREPLACE 4OOL 3ETS s #OFFEE 4ABLES s "ARCALOUNGERS you and figure out just what you need. “We change things around all the time,” noted Lewis. 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Questioners may leave a name, telephone get four, five or six suckers. You took off “I think everything is going to be later number and when to return a call. one leader and you get five leaders and this year,” said Hester Garbellano, a garden Local nurseries offer many gardening classes, destroy the shape of the tree. Also, you’re designer and Master Gardener with the often on weekends. creating more maintenance for yourself.” Oregon State University Extension Service. “Power companies top trees to keep Incredible Edible Sale of the Hardy Plant Wait until the soil is near 60 degrees us safe,” he acknowledged. “That’s what Society of Oregon is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fresh Air Fahrenheit before transferring tomatoes happens when you plant a tree that grows May 3 at Westminster Presbyterian Church Sash Cord Repair, Inc. and other vegetables from starter pots to the to 60 feet under a 30-foot wire.” Old windows that work! garden plot, advised Lori Vollmer, co-owner parking lot, Northeast Hancock Street between 16th and 17th avenues. Wynton, who owns Olvine Land for of Garden Fever nursery, and Tom Barreto, landscape design and consultation, also Patty Spencer who owns Eyes on Broadway but plants his works with the Columbia Land Trust and 503.284.7693 www.freshairsash.com garden on two acres on the Westside. recommends against bark dust, which Audubon Society of Portland to create Planting too early, in cold soil, may robs the soil of nitrogen. backyard habitats with native plants. They Preserving the past since 1999 stunt plant growth, Vollmer said. And if Also check to see which fertilizer a plant are disease- and drought-resistant after a Licensed, Bonded, Insured CCB#184991 you’re worried about a sickly plant, she needs and how often, Vollmer said. For few years, she said, but they need watering said, exercise patience again. instance, roses need their own mix, which and care until they are established. 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You have to work Chad Honl, owner of Honl Tree Service, soil when it’s moderately dry.” recommends calling a certified arborist to Old Floors Restored Barreto, a member of the Metropolitan trim trees above a dozen feet to avoid an Hardwoods or softwoods need attention? Garden Club of Portland, which meets accident and a big hospital bill. Restoration and repairs monthly at the Subud Center, 3185 N.E. Honl also recommends consulting a professionally done. Regents Dr., also recommends creating nursery’s tree specialist or Friends of Trees Restored to their original beauty Licensed • Bonded • Insured compost from plant materials and kitchen to select the correct tree for the yard. CCB# 136931 by C.Z. Becker Co. scraps for good, natural soil amendment. A common problem, he said, is a tree Douglas: 503-282-7116 Garbellano and Marina Wynton, a that has grown too big for a small space. 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