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4 • The Southwest Portland Post CALENDAR June 2011 Hillsdale Library, COMMUNITY LIFE 1525 S.W. Sunset Blvd., 503.988.5388 The No. 1 Hillsdale Knitting Society By Don Snedecor The Southwest Portland Post Multnomah Neighborhood Associa- tion meets again on Tuesday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Multnomah Center, Room 30. Residents that live along Capitol Highway are especially encour- aged to attend. The June neighborhood meeting will be focused on Capitol Highway and the status of proposed sidewalk, bike ways and potential storm water improve- ments from the Multnomah Village bridge overpass along to the I-5 Barbur Blvd interchange. This project has been identified by the City as a “tier one” or highest priority project. Even with that status, there is concern that funding for the project may be re-prioritized and that the project would be done “piecemeal” thus taking longer to complete. The impact of construction on traffic flow has been affecting the Multnomah Village business community and there is concern about prolonging this nega- tive (but temporary) by-product of these improvement projects. The neighborhood association wants to make sure folks are well informed about the Capitol Highway improve- ments and its status at each stage. Stake- holders from the SWNI Transportation Committee, Portland Bureau of Trans- portation and Bureau of Environmental Services will be there to share their perspective and to answer questions. Learn basic knitting skills or get help with an existing project. Crocheters welcome too. For children 5 years and older as well as adults. Sat., June 11, 10 a.m.-noon Read to the Dogs SM Improve your reading skills by read- ing aloud to therapy dogs from the Delta Society’s Pet Partners® Program, sponsored by DoveLewis. For kids and teens. Registration required; call 503.988.5388. Sat., June 11, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sat., June 18, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pageturners Book Groups Capitol Highway street plan illustration – Capitol Highway and Lobelia facing North. (Courtesy Portland Bureau of Transportation) ered will teach you how to check your bike to make sure all parts are secure and working properly. Feel free to bring in your bicycle for a full check up! Brian will even write a health report about any repairs that need to be made. For children ages 6 and up. Following the program, ev- eryone can decorate their bikes and participate in a parade through Holly Farm Park! Tue., June 28, 2:30-4:30 p.m. know your neighbors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Thu., June 2, 1:30- 2:30 p.m. Tue., June 14, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. For adults. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Read Crossing to Safety by Wallace Steg- ner. Thu., June 16, 1-2:30 p.m. SPRINGFEST: Grant Summers (trumpet) and Finn James (trombone), fifth graders at Riverdale School, entertain shoppers near Food Front at the Hillsdale Springfest on May 1. (Post photo by Don Snedecor) Chess at Capitol Hill Library Players of all levels welcome. Play a game or get tips from a tutor. Chess sets provided or bring your own. For teens and adults. Sundays, 3:15-4:45 p.m. Pageturners Book Groups Capitol Hill Library 10723 S.W. Capitol Hwy., 503.988.5385 Bike Safety 101 Stay safe this summer while riding on two wheels! Brian Lacy of BIKEmpow- Read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to Great Food • Great Service Great Ambience ! Now open Friday nights 4-9 p.m. All you can eat Spaghetti Dinner Open Daily: 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. IN THE HEART OF MULTNOMAH VILLAGE 7820 SW Capitol Hwy 503-245-5457 • www.fatcitycafe.net Marco's Cafe NEW Menu Items! An entire Eggs Benedict menu section, Chicken Fried Steak, Huckleberry Pancakes and more! To celebrate, for the month of June, bring in this coupon and buy one entree between 7am-11am Monday -Thursday and receive a second of equal or lesser value 50% off. 7910 SW 35th Avenue, Portland, OR www.marcoscafe.com (Limit one coupon per table)