March
Read to the Dogs
Wednesday the 10th of March, 2010
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from the Dove Lewis Animal Assisted Thereapy and Education Program.
(Regisration required; call 503.988.5398)
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Computer lab
Wednesday the 10th of March, 2010
Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills.
Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m.
Link: multcolib.org
March is National Save Your Vision Month
Friday the 12th of March, 2010
In observance of National Save Your Vision Month, Moreland Vision Source will be highlighting our safety eyewear and sports goggle frame and lens packages! Protect your eyes with a pair of safety or sports eyewear today!
Oil Painting for the Absolute Beginner and Beyond
Saturday the 13th of March, 2010
This class is for those who've never held a paint brush, but have always been interested in painting.Portland artist Joanne Kollman will show you where to start. Bring photos of subjects that inspire you and Joanne will demonstrate a monochromatic underpainting block using a wipe out technique. for teens in grades 6-12.
(Regisrtation required; register online, in teh library or by calling 503.988.5234.)
Saturday, March 13, 10L00 a.m - noon.
Link: multcolib.org
St. Patrick's Day Festival
Saturday the 13th of March, 2010
Our Annual St. Agatha, St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is Saturday, March 13th. The parade will begin at 11AM in front of St. Agatha School. The parade will be led by Sellwood Middle School’s Marching Band, have a police escort and of course, bagpipes. The festival will include Portland’s Irish Dance Academy Dancers, live music, hot Irish food, a beer garden, an old‐fashioned children’s carnival, a cake walk, and more. Dress in green, march in the parade and stay for an afternoon of
St. Patrick’s Day fun!
Link: www.stagathaschool.us
Sellwood-Moreland Crafting Circle
Sunday the 14th of March, 2010
Join fellow crafty companions for knitting, crocheting, fabric crafting and paper crafting. Create and converse together. All ages, abilities and projects welcome.
Sunday, March 14 & 28, 2-4 p.m., and Sunday, April 11 & 25, 2-4 p.m.
St. Agatha Catholic School Raffle
Monday the 15th of March, 2010
St. Agatha Catholic School Raffle
One lucky winner will get his/her choice of $2500 in...
Gift Cards - Redeemable in any combination for gas, groceries, iTunes, restaurants, etc.
Travel Vouchers - Your choice for the vacation of your dreams. Think Disney, Hawaiian beaches, visits to family.
Tuition Vouchers - Want to lower your family's tuition payment? This voucher will be honored at any Catholic School
You do not need to be a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church or a student/family of St. Agatha Catholic School to participate.
Ticket prices are $20 each or 3 tickets for $50.
1 in 599 chance of winning!
Drawing to be held at St. Agatha Catholic School on March 19th, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. You need not be present to win.
Confirmation will be mailed to the winner's address and announced on our website.
To purchase tickets, go to http://www.stagathaschool.us/AuctionRaffle.html
Link: www.stagathaschool.us
Pageturners
Tuesday the 16th of March, 2010
Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange persepctives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Read "Loving Frank: A Novel," by Nancy Horan.
Tuesday, March 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
SWBA General Meeting For March
Thursday the 18th of March, 2010
Time again for the General Meeting of the Sellwood Westmoreland Business Alliance. Held on the third Thursday of every month, this General Meeting is open to everyone that has a business in our neighborhoods or to anyone that is interested in finding out what is happening in our neighborhoods.
The meeting will be held at Windermere Realty on SE Bybee at 9:30am, March 18th.
Simply Sustainable, LLC
Friday the 19th of March, 2010
Save Money, save energy with Home Performance with ENERGY STAR.
Why schedule now?
• Offering 20% discount off of all Energy Star Home Performance Assessments scheduled during the Month of March.
• Obtain an additional $35.00 cash incentive offered through the Energy Trust of Oregon – good through April 30, 2010.
• Fixing identified energy leaks in your home can save up to 30% on energy costs, both heating and cooling. And the following repairs qualify for additional cash incentives through April 30, 2010, and several also qualify for State and/or Federal tax incentives.
Air Sealing – 50% of cost up to $275 for gas, or up to $400 for electric heated homes.
Air Leakage Test - $35 per site.
Duct Sealing – 50% up to $325 per duct system for gas, up to $400 for electric heat.
Duct Leakage Test - $35 per site.
Windows – $2.25 per square foot.
Insulation - $0.25 - .30 per square foot
Heat Pump – upgrade from old $200, upgrade from electric furnace $400
Gas Furnace - $100
Water Heaters - $35 - $200 depending on type
Some restriction apply, call now to see what we can do for you.
Brad Gunn
Simply Sustainable, LLC
971-255-1302
Oregon: CCB# 185617
Washington: SIMPLSL924CK
Link: http://www.simplysustainable.net
Boise, ID Championship Tournament
Saturday the 20th of March, 2010
The 26th Annual Boise, ID Kim's Taekwon-do Championship tournament will be held Saturday March 20th. Students from Portland, including our Sellwood studio, will be traveling to participate in this terrific event. Contestants come from all over the western states.
Any student wishing to attend needs to speak to their instructor.
Link: www.kimstkdportland.com/events
Rockin' Roxy's
Saturday the 27th of March, 2010
Rockin' Roxy's will be having anesthesia-free teeth cleaning for your pet on March 27th. Appointments from 1pm to 5pm. Please book in advance. For more information call 503.232.7699 or check outKp Dental
Spring Open House
Saturday the 27th of March, 2010
Please join us for our Spring Open House at our Westmoreland campus for children Infants through Pre Kindergarten age. This Open House is for the school year 2010-2011. Our schools are open year round but do have a waiting list. To learn more about our schools, please visit our website.
This Open House is by invitation only. To be invited, please RSVP via email to Brittany at Brittany@MyCMLC.com
Link: http://mycmlc.com
April
Family Read aloud
Friday the 2nd of April, 2010
Join us for a book group for 7-10 year olds and their parents. Each month we'll introduce a new chapter book, read the fiorst chapter aloud together, and each take a copy to finish at home.
Friday, April 2, 4-4:30 p.m.
April 1st Friday Artist Reception
Friday the 2nd of April, 2010
Friday, April 2nd from 6pm-9pm.
Join us an art reception for the artist Shauneen Field.
Inspired by the birth of her new baby girl, Shauneen has been working on a series of images of spring. Using wood, acrylics, ink, collage and wax, she has developed a series of bees, birds, bugs, flowers and trees.
Link: http://www.tildeshop.com/events.html
Shake & Rattle Toys
Tuesday the 6th of April, 2010
Artist and author Diane Gilleland will teach you to make a colorful, rattling felt toy to entertain babies and very small children. Filled with dried beans, rice and small jingle bells, it makes a pleasing sound when shaken or tossed in the air. Celebrate the Month of the Young Child at your library!
(Registration required;register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.)
Tuesday, April 6, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Link: multcolib.org
Cyber Seniors
Wednesday the 7th of April, 2010
This series of classes is for seniors who want to learn how to use a computer. learn to use a mouse, search the Internet, and send and receive e-mail. Each session will consist of one hour of instruction and one hour of practice. (You must register and attend all three sessions; register online, in the library of by calling 503-988-5234)
Wednesdays, April 7, 14, and 21, noon-2 p.m.
Link: multcolib.org
A Hop, Skip, and a Jump!
Thursday the 8th of April, 2010
Join award-winning singer/songwriter and Gentle Wind recording artist Pam Donkin as she leads songs, chants, fingerplays, and demonstrates movement activities that encourage positive musical response.
(Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.)
Thursday, April 8, 11-11:30 a.m.
Auction 2010 Fundraiser
Saturday the 10th of April, 2010
Welcome to the Starry, Starry Night - Walk the Red Carpet for St. Agatha Catholic School - Auction 2010
The 2010 St. Agatha Catholic School Auction will occur on Saturday, April 10th starting at 4:00 p.m. at St. Agatha Catholic School. The first silent auction closes at 5:30 p.m. so be sure to arrive as soon as you can!
While the third and second grade parents are responsible for managing this event, all parents and parishioners
are extremely valuable and critical to the success of this auction. How does St. Agatha measure success? The
auction team's primary initiative is to reach a monetary goal set by the Finance Committee. However, it is more than just fund raising. It is about "friend raising". We want all those involved with St. Agatha Catholic School and Parish, whether as a parent, grandparent, parishioner, or neighbor to experience this community-building activity as time to get to know one another and ultimately have fun.
Auction revenue contributes to 82% of the operating budget which covers:
1. Tuition Assistance
2. Building and Plant Maintenance
3. Curriculum/Instruction needs
4. Payroll and Personnel Expenses
The St. Agatha Catholic School Community can participate in the following ways:
1. Procure or donate items by March 1st.
2. Participate in the Raffle! $2500 towards Scrip, vacations or tuition to any Catholic school in the United
States.
3. Join us at the auction!
Thank you!
Link: www.stagathaschool.us/auction
SWBA General Meeting For April
Thursday the 15th of April, 2010
Time again for the General Meeting of the Sellwood Westmoreland Business Alliance. Held on the third Thursday of every month, this General Meeting is open to everyone that has a business in our neighborhoods or to anyone that is interested in finding out what is happening in our neighborhoods.
The meeting will be held at Windermere Realty on SE Bybee at 9:30am, April 15th.
Make a Color-Matching Game
Saturday the 17th of April, 2010
Artist and author Diane Gilleland will teach you to assemble a simplel board game to help teach your child to recognize and name colors. Add special crafty touches to make it unique for your child. Recommended for parent and child. Celebrate the Month of the Young Child at your library!
(Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234)
Saturday, April 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Link: www.multcolib.org
Math Fun with The Doorbell Rang
Tuesday the 20th of April, 2010
Add! Subract! Multiply! Divide! Enjoy a special storytime with "The Doorbell Rang" and play with numbers in fun math activities. This interactive program is for children 3-7 years with an adult. Celebrate the Month of the Young Child at your library!
Tuesday, April 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Pageturners
Tuesday the 20th of April, 2010
Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Read "Clown Girl," by Monica Drake.
Tuesday, April 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Celebrate Poem In Your Pocket Day!
Saturday the 24th of April, 2010
Need a poem for your pocket? Bring a favorite poem or select one from our collection and decorate a pocket-sized card to carry with you and share on Poem In Your Pocket Day, April 29th!
Saturday, April 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Home Remedies from Chinese Medicine
Tuesday the 27th of April, 2010
In this hands-on class, you'll learn how 2,000-year-old Chinese medicine theories and various home rememdies can help you with many modern diseases and stress. You will leave with a nourishing soup recipe, an ancient way to energize your breath, and simple acupressure points for some common ailments, all taught by Dr. Gibran Ramos, who holds a doctorate in naturopathic medicine and is a licensed acupuncturist.
Tuesday, April 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Link: multcolib.org