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About The Southwest Portland Post. (Portland, Oregon) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 2011)
August 2011 FEATURES Tom Schaper, first vice president Ken Love, secretary Lee Buhler. There were awards to Sharon Keast from the Com- munications Committee, and to Jim McLaughlin from the Transportation Committee and West Portland Park. Congratulations to all the winners. NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS By Lee Perlman The Southwest Portland Post Neighborhood coalition awards volunteers Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. recognized some of its finest helpers in June at its annual Volunteer Appre- ciation Night. The following were the award winners, and the people who nominated them: Marcel Rodriguez of Arnold Creek. Jack Klinker of Ash Creek. Clair Cole- man-Evans of Bridlemile. Prakash Joshi of Collins View. Jim Uri of Crestwood and the SWNI Parks and Community Centers Committee. Janet Hawkins of Hayhurst. Michael Reunart of Hillsdale. Alicia Colson of Homestead. Debbie Benke of Maple- wood. Lynda Troutman of Marshall Park. Randy Bonella of Multnomah. Leah Benazzi of Marshall Park and South Burlingame. Sharon Fekety of South Portland. Jim Thayer of the Southwest Hills Residential League (SWHRL). The SWNI Crime Preven- tion Committee and Southwest Hills Kiwanis. Terri Freeg Riggsby of the Watershed Center. SWNI also gave awards to its offi- cers: president Brian Russell, treasurer Speaking of awards… The Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement has extended the deadline for nominations for Spirit of Portland Awards to August 22. The awards are given out annually to individuals or groups that contribute to the city’s liv- ability. A citizen jury under the direction of ONI selects winners from among nominations submitted by the public. Nomination forms are available from Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. or from ONI. For more information call 503-823-3881 or e-mail Patrick.philpott@ portlandoregon.gov. Concerts in the Parks (Continued from Page 4) bine with blues and swing. Bring a dish to share. 6 p.m., Willamette Park. August 19, Water Tower Bucket Boys: Is it folk, bluegrass, punk rock, Cajun? Transcend boundaries with this Portland-based and nationally-known group . 6 p.m., Elizabeth Caruthers Park. The Southwest Portland Post • 5 Movies in the Park include ET, North By Northwest, Toy Story 3 By Don Snedecor The Southwest Portland Post Looking for free and fun activities for the family to share this summer? Want to enjoy the beauty of your own neighborhood? Portland Parks & Rec- reation (PP&R) is again bringing the annual Movies in the Park to locations throughout the city through Saturday, September 10. Animated features, classic films, and recent hits are among the 46 movies to be presented on a giant, 268-square foot screen with a state-of-the-art sound system. Bring a blanket and a lawn chair, a picnic if you like, and have a great time! All movies will begin at dark (be- tween 8 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.), and are August 26, The Blue Cranes: Josef Woodard of the Santa Barbara News- Press wrote, “Consider the band a brainier kinfolk to the indie rock scene, and with influences from rock and other areas, but with a solid foundation in the vocabulary of jazz.” Come see for yourself. 6 p.m., Elizabeth Caruthers Park. weather per- mitting. A rainout will be called by 5 p.m. and will be posted at the park. Prior to each movie, attendees can enjoy a variety of free enter- tainment beginning at 6:30 p.m. This year Movies in the Park will focus on emerging local bands as part of the pre-movie entertainment. Films that follow will be shown this summer at Southwest Portland locations. For a citywide schedule of outdoor movies visit the Portland Parks and Recreation website. Thursday, August 11, Elizabeth Ca- ruthers Park.ET The Extra Terrestrial. Saturday, August 13, Dickinson Park, James and the Giant Peach. Thursday, September 8, Elizabeth Caruthers Park, North By Northwest. Friday, September 9, Multnomah Arts Center, Toy Story 3. Saturday, September 10, April Hill Park, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Multnomah Village Business Association presents Multnomah Days Festival – Saturday, August 20 - 8:30am to 4pm Help Celebrate Multnomah’s 103rd Anniversary Back row: Pat Connell, Ross Mang, Jeff Parker Front row: Rachel Quigley, Angie Anderson, Suzie Barendrick, Stacy Hawkins-Parker Not pictured: Chris Malcolm, Wynn Parker, Betsy Shand Parker Realty, Inc. Your neighborhood Realtor since 1980. Full-time service whether buying or selling. Dogs & kids always welcome . 7830 SW 35th Ave 503-977-1888 www.ParkerRealtyPdx.com Jennifer and Rina are living their dream. Switch Shoes and Clothing specializes in handmade shoes from Israel, unique clothing from all over the world, and wonderful affordable jewelry. You will leave their store looking and feeling great. 7871 SW Capitol Hwy • (503) 445-4585 www.switch-shoes.com 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Kiwan- is Pancake Breakfast at Key Bank. Proceeds go to Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp for Children and Adults with Disabilities. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kid Zone at the Multnomah Arts Center. The biggest kids play area in Multnomah Days history. MAC also hosts their annual Art Sale. 10 a.m. Biggest Little Parade including musicians, street per- formers, cars, pets and more. Tye Steinbach, Amelia Blackman, and Joan Steinbach The grateful staff thanks everyone for supporting Thinker Toys as part of the Multnomah Village community since 1994. 7874 SW Capitol Hwy (503) 245-3936 Blaze, the Port- land Trailblazers mascot, is grand marshal. Begins at the viaduct and goes through the Village to SW 31st Avenue. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Street Fair featur- ing more than 100 vendors show- casing art, food, crafts, and other unique merchandise. 11:30 a.m. Get A Life Marching Band leads off the Live Music on the Main Stage through out the day. Two Beer and Wine Gardens hosted by Renner’s Grill and Sip D’Vine. Don’t forget the Picnic in Gabriel Park (picnic sites D & E) on Sunday, August 21, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Multnomah Historical As- sociation. For more information, please visit www.multnomahvillage. org.