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Eastmoreland, the second oldest mortgage terms before the creation Mary G., six houses featured in the Laurelhurst course in the state, has an 18-hole layout. of the Federal Housing Administra- Grant Park, Neighborhood Association’s home tour. It offers free use of the driving range for tion (FHA) and the Federal National July 2018 The tour will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 9, junior golfers in mornings. Mortage Association (Fannie Mae) but tickets must be purchased by Sept. 1, in the 1930s? said Johnyne Wascavage, a spokeswoman for BOOK BANK SUPPORTS the sponsoring Laurelhurst Neighborhood “Jean is the realtor everyone wishes they had! READING BY CHILDREN A. 3.5% down with a 30-year payoff Association. Tickets, at $25 each, are She uses her academic knowledge (a Ph.D. in The Children’s Book Bank, which available online at www.laurelhurstpdx.org/ history) and her life experiences as a native collects new and gently used books to B. 20% down with a 20-year or 30- home-tour or by mailing a check, made out distribute to low-income children, will year payoff period Oregonian, to help her clients successfully buy and to Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association, celebrate its tenth anniversary with family sell their properties. Her advice resulted in an offer to the LNA Treasurer, 3734 N.E. Hassalo St., C. 50% down with a 10-year payoff fun from 1-4 p.m. Aug. 25 at its office, 1915 of almost $40K above asking. And it sold in 5 days! Portland, Or. 97232. Those on the tour must She helped us find our new house in three days, and N.E. Seventh Ave. at Hancock Street. D. 0% down, interest-only loans with be age 12 or older. Since 2008, the book bank has partnered we closed on our new home less that a week after a 30-year payoff period On the day of the tour, participants may with Head Start preschool programs, selling our old house. Timing can be everything. She pick up booklets with tour information at schools and social service agencies to was with us at every step and kept up well informed the recently restored Markham house at Need suggestions provide books to encourage reading along the way. We were surprised at the time and the corner of Northeast 32nd Avenue and among children. for home repair/ effort she put forth for us, and overwhelmed at her Glisan Street. “ With nearly one in five urban preschoolers maintenance availability and generosity of her many resources. Another tour stop includes the stately living below the federal poverty line, the need people? She is smart, ethical, insightful and hard working. home once owned by Dr. Henry Waldo Coe, for books is huge,” says a news release from Give Jean She’ll be your good friend at the end of your who donated the gilded Joan of Arc statue on the book bank. “One-on-one reading and a call! adventure, as she is ours!” the roundabout at Northeast Cesar Chavez the access to picture books not only supports Boulevard and Glisan Street. Another is a family bonding, but is also linked to language ANSWER C: Back then it was hard for Americans to come up with a 50% down payment and then pay off the remaining 50% of a home’s value in only a decade. So model home, now on the National Register development and future academic success.” homeownership rate was below 49% (versus the current rate of 64%). 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Bond Northeast Portland. funds also paid for modernizing Roosevelt New walls are rising on the west side of High School in North Portland and Franklin Grant High School, 2245 N.E. 36th Ave., High School in Southeast Portland. where work to modernize and expand Other upgrading at Grant includes a the 1924 building is entering its second stormwater management system using year while students attend classes at the the footprint of the 1956 gym, which has Marshall High campus, 3905 N.E. 91st Ave. been demolished, as a water detention Planning for upgrading Madison High gallery. The 1923 gym, expected to School, 2735 N.E. 82nd Ave., will continue become an arts center, has had concrete through the coming school year. By fall 2019, footings and foundation poured as part Grant students will return to a modernized of the seismic work. Other concrete shear building and Madison students will be in walls are poured in the main building to classes at the Marshall campus. guard against earthquake damage. The newly designated middle schools The modernization also includes work are Tubman, 2231 N. Flint Ave., and on exterior brick, new spaces for career Roseway Heights, 7334 N.E. Siskiyou St. Modernization is continuing for another year at Grant High School where exterior bricks are being cleaned and grouted. The and project-based learning and a three- By creating them, the school board was interior, completely gutted, will have new electrical and plumbing systems and newly designed learning centers. Seismic story common area. The upgraded school work is being completed. Also planned are a new athletic wing and library. (Janet Goetze) heeding advocates who complained will have a new athletic building with a that sixth, seventh and eighth graders in from the I-5 freeway, which is down a hill monitoring will be conducted both indoors gym accommodating up to 1,700 people small K-8 schools didn’t have the range of from the school. and outdoors to ensure the HVAC system is for assemblies, a new library and media center, outdoor learning spaces and a elective classes offered in comprehensive Portland State University completed working as intended, and to get more data middle schools. teen parent clinic. a Phase 1 report in April on indoor and on the outdoor air on school grounds and The school district started returning Madison will be the next high school outdoor air quality at Tubman for the the adjacent city park (Lillis-Albina Park).” to the K-8 school model more than 10 to be upgraded. Plans are taking shape school district. The report indicates that Overall, a voter-approved 2017 bond is years ago because of a national concern for a 298,000 square-foot campus with indoor air quality should meet state contributing approximately $20 million that achievement seemed to decline and federal regulations as long as the construction extending from the summer toward the middle school projects, as students entered middle school. equipment is properly maintained. In of 2019 to 2021. Construction at Benson according to Harry Esteve, director of Professionals identified many reasons addition, the report recommends that High will start in 2021 and continue in for the decline, including social anxiety, ventilation air intakes be sited as far as strategic communications and outreach three phases to be completed in 2022, peer pressure and severing of ties with possible from I-5. for the school district. 2023 and 2024. H supportive teachers. However, the report recommends that However, Portland parents complained outdoor activities be limited at Tubman, that the K-8 schools in some parts of the especially during high traffic periods city had low enrollment, often with low- when air quality is affected. “Methods for income students who didn’t have broad reducing local outdoor urban air pollution class choices. levels are unlikely to reduce levels of Creating the middle schools means air pollutants to values below urban converting some K-8 schools into K-5 background levels or Ambient Benchmark elementary schools. They will include Concentrations,” the report says. Boise-Eliot/Humboldt, King, Sabin and Responding to the recommendation, Irvington, all of whom will send upper- the district said, “While the levels (of grade students to Tubman. pollutants) were higher than those Schools that will send upper-grade observed in neighborhoods away from students to Roseway Heights include Scott, freeways, the levels at Tubman were Lee and Vestal, plus sixth-, seventh- and below federal standards and are therefore eighth-grade students who have been in not expected to affect children’s health. the Roseway Heights K-8 attendance area. The recommendation to hold physical Roseway Heights improvements include education activities indoors is a way to three new science classrooms, plumbing avoid unnecessary exposure when traffic upgrades, new flooring, interior finish levels on I-5 are high, such as during the upgrades in select areas and painting. morning commute. Tubman has a new roof, science room “The school’s new air handling system is improvements, interior classroom work, designed to filter particles and gases, and Upgrading is continuing at Tubman Middle School, A jagged scar remains in the brick of Grant’s north wing, a dance room and a mechanical system the gymnasium will have clean air for these including a system to remove interior pollutants from showing damage from rain, heating and cooling that can Interstate-5 traffic down a hill from the school. However, an stress bricks after 90 years. Bricks are being checked with an enhanced air filtration system. exercise activities,” the statement continued. air quality report recommends that outside activities be for damage and grout replaced in the school’s original The latter is meant to reduce air pollution “In the fall, when the school opens, limited, especially during high traffic hours. (Janet Goetze) building. (Janet Goetze)
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BY DANA BUSCH [email protected] he decadent pleasures of a sidewalk brunch on Alberta were temporarily T suspended when, out of the blue, my tablemate, an architect who used to live in the neighborhood, suddenly uttered a loud “Ugh!” with disdain. “What?” I asked. “That!” he said, nodding at the four-story apartment building under construction on the next block. “What about it? Is four stories too tall?” “I don’t know,” he mused, “it just doesn’t seem like Alberta to me.” Sarah Wentz, left, Hollie Sundin and Jillian Snow of Helser's restaurant. Sarah and two other women – not pictured – just bought the business from Alex Helser. (Photos by Dana Busch) It’s a sentiment many native and long- guillotine. These days, the more things obliterated by the savory delight greeting term Portlanders seem to share – a feeling change, especially at the current disorienting you at Random Order Pie Bar when you that some neighborhoods have lost their rate, the more we crave familiarity. step across the threshold. If you weren’t “character” in the process of absorbing an Thank the goddess, then, that we still hungry before … influx of new residents. Robert Hamilton of Habromania on have many of the old standbys on Alberta EAT AND DRINK Alberta, who, after 42 years in the antiques – the Tin Shed, Bernie’s, Hana, Helser’s and others – while chic little wine bars, PETITE PROVENCE and collectibles business, knows a thing Boulangerie, patisserie and full-service restaurant cafes, food carts and coffeehouses elbow or two about gentrification and rising serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; an offshoot rents (he’s moved Habromania three their way into or next to the new condo of the La Provence and Petite Provence restaurant times), has three words for these folks: buildings going up. group, which recently opened another location on NE “Suck it up,” he says. “That’s progress. It all adds up to a cornucopia of sights Sandy Blvd. Solid French fare, nimble staff and classy atmosphere. Vive la France! Everybody has to live somewhere.” and smells. The intoxicating aroma of Indeed, the tide is coming in, and all fresh baked delectables from the Waffle Address: 1824 N.E. Alberta St. Phone: 503-284-6564. that water has to go somewhere. Window blends into the pungently sweet Web: provencepdx.com. Don’t miss: While you can’t Petite Provence serves solid French fare. odor of Salt & Straw wafting down the go wrong with anything on the menu, the Meurette Used to be, the more things changed, Benedict is a standout. the more they stayed the same, as the block, gives way to smokey barbecue tempura green peppers and onions, all for $3.50, and only $2.50 during happy hour! French proverb went. Another day, another notes from a food cart, and then all is HELSER’S ON ALBERTA Alex Helser opened his restaurant in 2004 with his grandmother’s buttermilk recipe, and his steadfast SHOP focus on superior customer service and quality food has paid off handsomely. Three new owners seem ECOVIBE well situated to carry on the family tradition. Serving Fashion-forward women’s clothing with an emphasis on breakfast and lunch. ethical, sustainable sourcing and affordability. Focused on soft fabrics and products that are ethically produced, Address: 1538 N.E. Alberta St. Phone: 503-477-9058. the shop also carries jewelry and accessories locally Web: helsersonalberta.com. Don’t miss: The first time I made from recycled and natural materials. Established tried their Scotch egg, my mind exploded. A hard-boiled in 2010 by Leonard and Andrea Allen (“Len and Dre”), egg wrapped in sausage then battered and deep-fried? Ecovibe is the culmination of their dream to combine Absolutely! (Pro tip: Match one with the Yukon hash their unique talents and passions. and a Bloody Mary for the perfect hangover recipe.) Address: 1408 N.E. Alberta St. Phone: 971-888-4015. CRUZROOM Web: ecovibeapparel.com. “Not your average taco!” is their mantra, and that’s a whopper of an understatement. This “taco lab for BUNNY WITH A TOOLBELT carnivores and herbivores” free-ranges all over the map. The sign on the large bay window reads: “This is not a The tacos are big enough that three of them make a shop you walk into, but one you SEE into.” On display meal, and they’re each carefully handcrafted by taco are an eye-catching array of whimsical carved animals master Lorena Salazar in the open kitchen. A large, and set pieces created by Hilary Pfeifer, better known as welcoming patio makes for perfect summer seating. Bunny with a Toolbelt, all of which are available through her etsy website. For kids of all ages, these creatures Address: 2338 N.E. Alberta St. Phone: 503-208-3483. carry protest signs, ride in unlikely conveyances, and Web: cruzroom.com. Don’t miss: The Fresh Prince otherwise cavort in a theatre of the absurd. Pfeifer has puts marinated steak on a pepper jack cheese crisp, smothered in house cheese sauce and topped with – CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
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Free. 503- ART, PLAY EMPHASIZED library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. The free program is offered 988-5123. Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. VIEW FILM ABOUT KAHLO Aug. 1. 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. A summer art and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Aug. 11 at Albina library, 3605 N.E. Aug. 8. 7:30 p.m. View “Frida,” a retelling of artist Frida play party for families will focus on the sun, summer PUPPET SHOW SLATED Kahlo’s private and professional life, including her challenges 15th Ave. The program is offered 3-3:45 p.m. Aug. 15 at Aug. 23. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Penny’s puppets decide wildflowers and materials from our neighborhoods. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. with health, career and fame and her dysfunctional Free. Registration required: 503-988- to leave the farm and head to Puppet Town to create a relationship with artist Diego Rivera. Stars Salma Hayek. band. Music and friendship shine through this original 5123 or www.multcolib.org or in the SING IN 3 TONGUES Tickets $7 and $9. www.hollywoodtheatre.org. 503-281- puppet production. Free. First come, first seated. 503- Gregory Heights library, 7921 Aug. 8. 4-5 p.m. Michal Karmi, 1142. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. also known as Peanut, has 988-5123. North Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. N.E. Sandy Blvd. RELIVE ‘ANIMAL HOUSE’ a sweet voice, clever lyrics MEET COLORFUL PARROTS HEAR MUSIC and ukulele strums for Aug. 17. 7:30 p.m. See “Animal House” in the 40th Aug. 25. 10:30-11:30 a.m. In “Colors of the Jungle,” annual screening in the #OregonMade film series. OF GHANA trilingual songs in an educational and entertaining program, the Oregon Aug. 4. 10:30-11:30 English, Spanish and The classic, caustic, controversial and comedic film Bird Man brings parrot species from four continents launched John Belushi into international stardom, but a.m. Experience Hebrew. Free. First to outline the natural history and unique behaviors of the world of Ghana come, first seated. it includes many other familiar faces, including Tim these colorful birds. He also outlines what is happening Matheson, Donald Sutherland and Kevin Bacon. Tickets through dance and 503-988-5123. to them in the wild. First come, first seated. Free. 503- $7 and $9. www.hollywoodtheatre.org. 503-281-1142. drumming with Kenton library, 8226 988-5123. Albina library, 3605 N.E.15th Ave. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Chata Addy, who will N. Denver Ave. The explain the functions program is 11 a.m. FORARTLOVERS of various instruments to 12 noon Aug. 17 at HEARMUSIC and how they are North Portland library, PAINTINGS ON DISPLAY LOCAL MUSIC SLATED 512 N. Killingsworth St. played. Audience Aug. 1. 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday. View the Aug. 18-19. 1:30-9:30 p.m. Montavilla Jazz Festival marks PEANUT PERFORMS AT work of Northwest painters Joanne Radmilovich Kollman members are invited LEARN its fifth anniversary with headliner, the Randy Porter Trio and Celeste Bergin. Free. www.necommunitycenter. to join in the drumming NORTH PORTLAND LIBRARY ABOUT REPTILES with Nancy King. Other local artists include Dmitri Matheny org. 503-284-3377. In lobby of Northeast Community and dancing. First come, first ON AUGUST 8 Aug. 15. 11:15 a.m. to 12 and Darrell Grant; Nicole Glover Quartet; Alan Jones; Center, 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. seated. Free. 503-988-5123. noon. Steve Lattanzi, a wildlife Farnell Newton; Christopher Brown; Shao Way Wu. General Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. expert, lets kids see, hear and touch NATURE INSPIRES WORK admission at door $15. Limited reserved seating $25 or ENJOY POP ART reptiles while learning about these amazing Aug. 1. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. In the main gallery, Virginia VIP stageside $50. Website: www.montavillajazzfest.com. Aug. 4. 3-5 p.m. Join artist Michael Albert for a pop creatures. Free. First come, first served. 503-988-5123. McKinney employs several mediums, including Portland Metro Arts, 9003 S.E. Stark St. porcelain, stoneware, earthenware, casting slips and art exhibition with a short hands-on workshop. Every Gregory Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. clays, natural found materials and more for “Blossoms HEAR CORBELL OPERA attendee receives a free, signed poster. Free. First PLAY LOTERIA and Bones.” Matteo Neivert’s paintings explore forces Aug. 25. 8 p.m. “Cult of Orpheus: Fifth Anniversary come, first seated. 503-988-5123. Kenton library, Aug. 17. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Families can play of nature and biology with an idea of change and Concert” includes original opera and vocal music. The 8226 N. Denver Ave. The event is scheduled 4:30- the traditional Mexican game, Loteria, which is similar to evolution. In the feature area, Dennis Meiners uses the program includes selections from “Sacred Work,” “Viva’s 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at North Portland library, 512 N. Bingo, but uses images instead of numbers. Venga con ancient technique of Mishimato to apply imagery to Holiday: An Opera in One Act,” and the miniature opera Killingsworth St. su familia a disfrutar con el juego tradicional mexicano, ceramic surfaces. Steve Winkenwerder uses graphite “Daphne” and other works by composer/producer Loteria. Free. First come, first served. 503-988-5123. Christopher Corbell. Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at door, ‘MUSIC IN ACTION’ SET on paper, with some color pencil, to draw skulls and Gregory Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. $10 students, available in advance only. 503-764- Aug. 8. 11:15a.m. to 12 noon. “Music in Action!” with bones, capturing the architecture of the subjects. Free viewing. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m. to 6 4131. www.albertarosetheatre.com. Alberta Rose bilingual Rich Glauber becomes a community celebration ‘REPTILE MAN’ TO VISIT Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St. with songs, dance, guitar and accordion for families. Una Aug. 18. 2-3 p.m. Join the “Reptile Man,” Richard p.m. Wednesday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. 503-281-9048. www.guardinogallery. fiesta de canciones, movimiento creative, comedia y Ritchey, who has been bringing his crew of snakes, MINGUS MUSIC FEATURED com. Guardino Gallery, 2939 N.E. Alberta St. Aug. 26. 7:30 p.m. “A Tribute to Charles Mingus Jr.: The GARBAGE BECOMES ART Angry Man of Jazz” by AMP Jazz Orchestra, featuring Aug. 3.6-9 p.m. Opening reception for Glean art exhibit Devin Phillips. The orchestra placed first at the 2018 of work made from materials scavenged over five months Charles Mingus Competition in Newark, N.J. Tickets: $20 from the Metro Central Transfer Station. Two Northeast advance, $24 at the door, $100 VIP Supporter. 503- Portland residents, Liz Grotyohann and Brittany Rudolf, 764-4131. www.albertarosetheatre.com. Alberta Rose are among the artists. Runs through Aug. 25. Information: Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St. Gleanpdx.org or 503-278-0725. Hours: 12 noon to 5 p..m. Bison Building, 421 N.E. Tenth Ave. HEALTHANDEXERCISE SEE ARRAY OF CERAMICS LEARN ACUPRESSURE Sept. 1. 2-8 p.m. Mantel hosts a ceramics event with Aug. 12. 2-3 p.m. Learn 12 key acupressure points for more than 24 vendors, many offering participants an everyday care and optimal health with Yiwen Yoga. Learn opportunity to work in clay. Coffee, tea and food also how to find and self-massage the most commonly applied available for purchase. No entry fee. www.mantelpdx.org. pressure points in the traditional Chinese medicine system. Disjecta Contemporary Art Gallery, 8371 N. Interstate Ave. Free. Registration required: 503-988-5123 or www. multcolib.org or Hollywood library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. FORBOOKLOVERS DANCE FOR STAMINA DISCUSS ‘NEW JIM CROW’ Aug. 19. 3-4 p.m. Enjoy music and movement while Aug. 16. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Discuss “The New Jim Crow: increasing stamina, flexibility, coordination and balance Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness,” by in an adaptive dance class with experienced instructor Michelle Alexander, in a Pageturners Book Group. Brynna Hurwitz. Free. Registration required: 503-988- Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Free. 503-988- 5123 or www.multcolib.org or Hollywood library, 4040 5123. Hollywood library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. N.E. Tillamook St.
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LEARN TO SWIM GUIDE FOR ELECTRONICS for next year to save money and enrich biodiversity. Aug. 21.5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Learn to swim and stay safe Aug. 7 and 21. 9:45, 10:15 and 11:45 a.m. Computer Bring a garden plan or come to make one. First come, in the water for 6 months to adults. Session runs Sept. 10 tutor John Lucas offers 45-minute sessions for first seated. Free. 503-988-5123. Hollywood library, to Oct. 27. Members $50, non-members, $63. Registration guidance on using electronic devices. Bring the device 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. The program is scheduled begins Aug. 23. Scholarships available for those with and charging card. Free but donations to the center 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at Albina library, 3605 N.E. financial need. www.necommunitycenter.org. 503-284- appreciated. Appointment required: 503-288-8303. 15th Ave. It is scheduled 2-4 p.m. Aug. 19 at Kenton 3377. Northeast Community Center, 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. PREVENT FOOD ILLS MAKE A JOURNAL 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave. · Portland TECHASSISTANCE Aug.7. 1-2 p.m. “Food Safety 101” is a workshop Aug. 6. 3-6 p.m. Make a customized journal, diary or (503) 249-3983 · mcmenamins.com designed to empower older adults to follow the steps GAIN TECH HELP sketchbook. Learn simple bookbinding techniques with Free · All ages welcome needed to prevent food-borne illness in their homes. Aug. 2 or 16. 3-5 p.m. Meet one-on-one for 30 common materials. Discuss why journaling is important. (unless noted) One in six Americans gets sick from food poisoning minutes with a Tech Helper for questions about mobile Free. First come, first served. 503-988-5123. Gregory each year. Free. Registration required: 503-288-8303. devices, websites, downloading, e-readers and more Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. for a smartphone, tablet or laptop. Bring the charged LEARN SELF DEFENSE device and any required usernames or passwords. Free. DECODE DEMENTIA MESSAGE Aug. 6. 6-7:30 p.m. Continues Mondays to Aug. 27. Registration required: 503-988-5123 or www.multcolib. Aug. 14. 1-2:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Association’s class Learn self-defense skills, strengthen self-esteem org or in Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. in “Effective Communication Strategies” explores how and walk with confidence while being aware of communication takes place for people with the disease. surroundings. Learn techniques to defend yourself and PROTECT WORK ONLINE Learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages Aug. 7. 9:15-11:15 a.m. Protect yourself online. The class have the self-control to walk away before a problem from someone with dementia. Identify strategies to erupts. Practice verbal strategies and role play to shows protections by managing more secure passwords, help communicate at each stage of the disease. Free. avoiding online scams, controlling privacy with social media encounter bothersome scenarios. Free Registration Registration required: 503-288-8303. Hollywood Senior required: 503-988-5123 or www.multcolib.org or in accounts and more. Bring a computer or use one in library, Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. but ability to use mouse and keyboard is required. Free. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. Registration required: (503)-988-5123 or www.multcolib. ARRANGE ANY PLANTS INTERVIEW FOR JOBS org or in Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. Aug. 21. 1-2:30 p.m. Megan Rothstein teaches how to Aug.7. 6-7:30 p.m. The Kenton Library Job Club make elegant floral arrangements, using virtually any LEARN E-DEVICE USES features “Acing the Interview.” An employment plant material, through the art of Sogetsu Ikebana. $5 specialist will present information on interviewing, Aug. 11. 3-5 p.m. Learn the basics of using an iPad or fee includes flowers that participants may take home. iPhone: text messaging, taking and attaching pictures, including how to approach behavioral interviewing Registration required: 503-288-8303. Hollywood Senior and telephone and group interviews. Free. Registration installing apps, using the Apple Store, accessing the Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. internet, managing your contacts and more. Bring recommended: 503-988-5123 or www.multcolib.org questions and a fully charged iPad or iPhone. Free. HOW TO AGE IN PLACE or Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. Registration required: 503-988-5123 or www.multcolib. Aug. 22. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Explore options for making LEARN ABOUT CANNING the home a place to age in place as abilities and needs org or Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. The program Aug. 12. 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Sarah Marshall of change. Specialists David Bonn and Sharon Bonn is scheduled 12:30-2:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at Hollywood Marshall’s Haute Sauce will teach the time-honored offer ideas for making the home a safe place. Free. library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. method of water bath canning and the basics of Registration required: 503-288-8303. Hollywood Senior pickling to produce Purple Basil Pickled Cherry KNOW YOUR GOOGLE Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Aug. 13. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about Google images, Tomatoes. Students will have the skills to preserve Google advanced search options, Google news, Google HOW TO TALK WITH DOC more summer bounty. Cost: $20. Register at https:// maps, Google books and more. Free. Registration Aug. 22. 2-3:30 p.m. In “Finding Your Voice,” learn pickles101.eventbrite.com. King Portland Farmers required: 503-988-5123 or www.multcolib.org or in how to talk with your doctor and pharmacist about Market, Martin Luther King Jr. School parking lot, North Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. overall health goals related to safe medication Northeast Seventh Avenue and Wygant Street. use. Understand the risks of overprescribing. Free. Registration required: 503-288-8303. Hollywood NOTE WOMEN IN SCIENCE FORSENIORS Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Aug. 21. 7 p.m. Science on Tap focuses on “Inventive Connections: Movie Stars, Math and Marine BALANCE WITH TAI CHI Mammals.” Leslie New, PhD, assistant professor of Aug. 1 and 6. 10-11 a.m. Continues Monday and INGENERAL statistics at Washington State University, Vancouver, Wednesday. Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance, outlines contributions of women working in science An Opportunity developed by Oregon Research Institute researchers, CULLY MARKET OPEN and technology, including actress Hedy Lamarr. With a for Dialogue promotes balance, muscle strength, flexibility and Aug. 2. 4-8 p.m. Continues Thursday through colleague, Lamarr designed radio-skipping technology mobility. $1 donation appreciated. Information: 503- September. The Cully Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, to guide U.S. Navy torpedoes during World War II. 288-8303. Bridge Meadows, 8502 N. Wayland Ave. vegetables, eggs, freshly baked breads and more. Purchase international cuisine and desserts. Listen to Lamarr’s work on wireless technologies helps New GAIN JOINT FLEXIBILITY local music and enjoy pop-up library. Special activity: study elephant seals. Tickets: $15, $8 students with Aug. 1 and 6. 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Continues Monday herbal medicine pop-up with seasonal wellness clinic ID. 503-764-4131. www.albertarosetheatre.com. and Wednesday. An evidence-based arthritis exercise and People’s Health Clinic. www.cullyfarmersmarket.org. Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St. program is designed to promote optimum joint Northeast 42nd Avenue and Alberta Street. RED SAUCE BRUNCH DONATES TO NON PROFITS flexibility, muscle strength, endurance, coordination August 26. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch with benefits. Ten and cardiovascular conditioning. Free but $1 donation SAVE GARDEN SEEDS percent of sales go to non-profits. Brunch drinks including suggested. Information: 503-288-8303. Hollywood Aug. 5. 2-4 p.m. Learn how to integrate seed saving cold brew and rose spritzers, gluten dishes, homemade Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. into your garden with Grow Portland. Learn to plan a garden to save seed successfully, know tools and ice cream and fresh garden brunch pies. 503-288-4899. SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS equipment for cleaning seed and how to store seeds Red Sauce Pizza. 4935 N.E. 42nd Ave. – Janet Goetze Aug. 7 and 21. 10-11 a.m. Continues first and third Tuesdays. A trained facilitator and retired registered nurse leads a support group for caregivers of older adults to discuss the challenges and rewards of providing care for a loved one. Free. Information: 503-288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. DEMENTIA AIDES GATHER Aug. 8. 2-3:30 p.m. or Aug. 26. 2-3:30 p.m. Second Wednesday or fourth Sunday of the month. Alzheimer’s Association offers caregivers support groups for sharing ideas for coping and caring. Drop-ins welcome. Free. Information: 503-288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E.40th Ave. LEARN TO DRAW Aug. 2. 1-3 p.m. Continues Thursdays to Aug. 30. “Intro to Drawing: Charcoal & Graphite” explores the basics of drawing including perspective, value, shape and texture. All levels welcome. Supplies included. Free. Registration required: 503-288-8303. HELP WITH E-DEVICES Aug. 2. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Continues Thursdays to Aug. 30. In one-hour, one-on-one appointments, Michael Borza assists seniors in learning about their electronic devices. Free but donations to the center appreciated. Appointments required: 503-288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. GRANTPARENTS GET AID Aug. 6. 10-11 a.m. Grandparents and other relatives raising children may join a support group August 4-27: Marathon of the Apes to understand their stresses and joys, and find See the whole film series, starting with the 1968 classic on 8/4! ways to deal effectively with the changes for the emotional and physical health of children and the relatives. Free. Information: 503-288-8303. New WWW.HOLLYWOODTHEATRE.ORG location for summer months: Bridge Meadows 4122 NE SANDY BOULEVARD • (503) 493-1128 community room, 8502 N. 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