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8 • The Southwest Portland Post COMMUNITY LIFE By Don Snedecor The Southwest Portland Post 2 “The Midnight Garden,” a show of pigment prints by Gigi Conot, will be on view at the Multnomah Arts Center Gallery (7688 SW Capitol Hwy) March 2 through April 4. The work examines the structural beauty of found natural objects in a way that transcends the stages of their living and their dying, their simplic- ity and their complexity. An opening reception will be held Friday, March 2, 7-9 p.m. Call Jaye Campbell at 503- 823-2787 for more information. 5 “We Love History” display can be viewed now at the Multnomah Center (7688 SW Capitol Hwy). Southwest neighborhood history is the focus of Multnomah Historical Association and the current display covers the wide variety of subjects covered by the past MHA newsletters. Southwest residents are encour- aged to join, donate and volunteer as we seek to preserve local history. The next MHA board meeting will be Monday, March 5, at 7:00 p.m. at 2929 SW Multnomah Blvd, confer- ence room. Each meeting includes a segment on local history and all who have an interest in local history are invited to attend. For more information visit www.multnomahhistorical.com. CALENDAR March 2012 7 Hillsdale Neighborhood Asso- ciation meets again on Wednesday, March 7, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at St. Barnabus Church, 2201 SW Vermont St. Come get the latest updates on the proposed Chase Bank branch, Sunset Boulevard sidewalks and city and TriMet budget cuts. Contact Mikal at 503-705-9777, mikal@windemere.com or visit www. hna-pdx.com. 10 Second Saturday Family Dance: Fun folk dancing for kids and families with live music and Paul Silveria aka Professor Banjo call- ing! Saturday, March 10, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles St., 4:30pm - 6:30pm. $6/adults, $5/kids, $20/family max. For more information call 503-775-6537. 13 Of Maus and Men: Book group for adults is meeting Tuesday, March 13, at 7:00 p.m. They are reading two graphic novels, the Pulitzer Prize winner “Maus” and “Persepolis.” New members always welcome. Garden Home Community Library, 7475 SW Oleson Rd. For more information call 503-245-9932 or visit www.wccls.org. Copies available in the library. The Multnomah Neighborhood Association meets again on Tuesday, March 13, at 7:00 p.m. at the Multnomah Center, (senior center) 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. Newly elected officers include Moses Ross, chair; Katy Brunbelow, vice chair; secretary, Patti Waitman- Ingebretsen; treasurer, Brenda Koeny. For agenda information contact Ross at mnachair@gmail.com or 503-309-7985. An artist's rendition of the OHSU Life Sciences building. (Photo courtesy of OHSU) OHSU Building Design Approved (Continued from Page 4) 19, Commission chair Gwen Millius said the proceedings were likely to be “pretty pro forma.” The biggest design issue was the structure’s west side. It will be 45 feet from Moody, and ten feet above it, yet because it faces both Interstate 5 and the future Portland to Milwaukie light rail line, it is “the public face of the building,” as Fioravanti put it. The development team made ex- tensive changes in the design here, making what had once been largely a blank wall much more perme- able visually and physically. At the Commission’s urging the team also simplified the use of materials and color. Under pressure to proceed, OHSU held a ground breaking and started work in October under a “hold harmless” agreement with the City. This allows developers to move for- ward in advance of formal approval at their own risk, with the structure subject to physical changes later if later reviews call for it. At the last two hearings the Com- mission complimented the develop- ment team on its willingness to re- spond to their suggestions. “I can’t wait to see it built,” Commission member Jane Hanson said. Parker Realty, Inc. Multnomah Village $354,500 Charming 4 BR, 2.5 bath two story home in the heart of Multnomah Village. Covered front porch, open plan kitchen with gas appliances & eating bar, dining area, family room with gas fireplace, front parlor and vaulted master suite, plus nice deck & professional landscaping. Now’s the time to think about buying or selling. Low rates and affordable home prices have created a nice level of buying and selling activity in our area. 503-977-1888•7830SW35thAve.,Portland,OR www.parkerrealtyportland.com Jeff Parker Your Neighborhood Realtor Since 1980