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10 • The Southwest Portland Post CALENDAR OF EVENTS or e-mail register@berrybot.org. For more information, visit their website, www.berrybot.org. CommuNIty lIFE By Don Snedecor The Southwest Portland Post Annual bicycle racing scheduled for Alpenrose Velodrome Researching your house’s history The Portland area is full of beautiful old and not-so-old houses, and preser- vation of local architecture is a passion here. Have you ever wondered about the history of your house? Who built it? Who lived there? What did it look like when it was new? In this class, Multnomah County ref- erence librarians Emily-Jane Dawson and Arden Shelton explain some meth- ods for local architectural history re- search, talk about neighborhood history and mid-century houses, and introduce library and community resources that can help you answer your questions about your own home! This program is cosponsored by the Multnomah County Library and the Multnomah Historical Association. The event takes place Sunday, July 20, 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd., 503- 988-5388. Tai Chi in the Garden The serenity of Berry Botanic Garden (11505 SW Summerville Ave in Port- land) is a perfect environment for the moving meditation, Tai Chi. This gentle martial art is invaluable for reducing stress and increasing energy, creativity and overall well-being. In this series of four classes partici- pants can easily learn the basics of this powerful Chinese system of exercise. Classes will be held in the Pamplin Center with instructor Mark Hodges. Four Sundays—July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. $35, space is limited, registration required. To register call 503-636-4112 ext. 102 The Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge will return for a 10 th year at the Alpen- rose Velodrome (at Alpenrose Dairy, 6149 SW Shattuck Road). The racing takes place the weekend of July 18-20. Racing kicks off Friday with pur- suits, kilos and qualifying points races. Saturday and Sunday will feature kei- rins, miss and outs, points races, team pursuits and a Madison. There is also a “kiddie kilo” at the beginning of each evening session. Over the past 10 years, AVC has produced some of the best racing and largest crowds in the nation. The AVC will offer over $12,000 in cash purse plus prizes for elite men, elite women, and masters. More details, including the race flyer are available at their website, www.alpenrosechallenge.com. Free Willamette Park concerts due This year’s schedule of free concerts at Willamette Park, brought to you by the Portland Park Bureau and the South Waterfront Neighborhood Association, begins this month. The groups perform- ing will be Michael Manning and the Alabama Pump Station on July 9, The Buckles on July 16, the Touchables on July 23, and the Free Mountain Ram- blers on July 30. All concerts will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There should be food to purchase from concessions. July 2008 served. Spellers register, starting June 13, by phone at 503.988.5236; or by sending e-mail with the subject line “Spellapalooza,” along with your name and contact information to alisonk@ multcolib.org. ‘ Made possible by The Library Foun- dation. This event takes place Saturday, July 19, 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Central Li- brary, 801 S.W. 10th Ave., 503-988-5123. Multnomah Outdoor Cinema returns for third season At press time, here was the summer schedule for the popular Multnomah Outdoor Cinema movies, held at the outdoor basketball court at the Multnomah Arts Center (7688 SW Capi- tol Hwy near 34 th Avenue). Friday, June 27, “Men In Black” star- ring Tommie Lee Jones and Will Smith. Rated PG-13. Friday, July 11 “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” starring Matthew Broderick. Rated PG. Friday, August 1, “The Princess Bride” directed by Rob Reiner. Rated PG. Friday, August 15, “School of Rock” starring Jack Black. Rated PG-13. Live Kids’s Band at 7:00 p.m. before the movie. Admission is free. Gates open 45 minutes before dusk. Shows begin between 8:15 and 9:00 p.m. Located in Multnomah Village. Volunteers are needed to help staff the shows. For more information, contact Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. at 503-823-4592. Or visit their website, www.multnoma- houtdoorcinema.org. Adults only spelling bee scheduled for Central Library Two free dance per- formances in South Wa- terfront Challenge yourself or cheer for your friends in this adults-only spelling bee, hosted by Portland Spelling Bee master Katherine Woods-Morse. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be Linda K. Johnson, artist in residence for the South Waterfront, offers two free dance events this summer. On July 19 choreographer Bill Will will present his Promenade, a dance performed by 30 performers, beginning “an hour before sunset” at the district’s future neighborhood park, Southwest Moody Avenue and Curry Street. On August 24, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., 10 different choreographers will per- form dances at various locations in the district, rotating their locations every 15 minutes, with maps available at Moody and Curry. For more information call 971-998-4810, or visit artistinresidence@ southwaterfront.com. Jim Thayer, former South- west Hills Resi- dential League chair, has writ- ten a new book, Portland For- est Walks – 20 Close-In Forest Walks (192 pag- es, 40 black & white photos, 21 maps, paper- back, $16.95) published by Timber Press. There are 20 wilderness hikes within 20 miles of downtown Portland. A devoted advocate for Portland's wilderness areas, Thayer has surveyed the Tualatin Hills from Forest Park to Scappose and halfway to Vernonia--on foot. (Continued on page 11) poSt a to Z buSINESS CaRD DIRECtoRy 503-244-6933 Quality dentistry in a caring, relaxed environment. 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