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2 • The Southwest Portland Post CALENDAR 7 COMMUNITY LIFE By Don Snedecor The Southwest Portland Post 6 Ceramics from the Snow Mountain Kiln: A show of wood-fired ceramics by Rob Lamb, Lew Allen, Lori Allen, Mark Prieto and Melanie Bjorge will be on dis- play in the Multnomah Arts Center Gallery, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, be- ginning September 6. During the last two years, the work was fired in a Japanese-style anagama kiln located in Nevada. A flock of birds, a collection of porcelain bottles, tea bowls and stoneware vessels are among the objects being presented. An opening reception will be held in the gallery Friday, September 6, 7-9pm. The ex- hibit may be seen through October 2. For more information contact Jaye Campbell at 503-823-2787 or visit www.multnomahartscenter.org. Multnomah Outdoor Cinema: Come join the fun on Friday, Sep- tember 6, at the Multnomah Arts Center’s outdoor covered basketball (Southwest Capitol Highway near 34 th Avenue) court for live music with Amy Jo & Friends at 6:00 p.m., followed by the movie, “Wreck It Ralph,” at dusk. Bring your family and friends, a chair, a blanket, a picnic if you like, and prepare to have a great time! Bottomless bags of popcorn and best of all, it’s free. Note: this is probably not a good place for pets. For more information call 503-823-4592. What color do you bleed? II: The American Red Cross, the Stumptown Orange Alumni Club of Syracuse University and 20 other college alumni clubs are teaming up for their second annual blood drive on Saturday, September 7, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., at Macadam’s Bar & Grill, 5833 SW Macadam Ave in Johns Landing. Alumni and footfall fans of all stripes, as well as neighbors, are encouraged to donate, and then stay to cheer for their teams. For details contact Ken Kane from the Stumptown Orange at 503-246-6462 or ken@woodbloom.com. 9 Legislative Town Hall: Sen. Ginny Burdick (Democrat, NW/SW Portland/Tigard) and Rep. Jennifer Williamson (Demo- crat, NW/SW Portland), will hold a Town Hall meeting on Monday, September 9, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Portland Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave. Community members will have an opportunity to share their thoughts and concerns with the legislators, and to discuss the recent Oregon legislative session. For more infor- mation, contact Tera Pierce at 503- 986-1436 or tera.pierce@state.or.us. September 2013 September 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Multnomah Center, Room 30, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. Contact Moses Ross mnachair@gmail.com or 503- 309-7995 for more information. 11 Maplewood Neighborhood Association: Next meeting is Wednesday, September 11, at 6:45 p.m. at Maplewood School (library), 7452 SW 52nd Ave. Listen to a report on the proposed boardwalk/trail project for April Hill Park along with an update on the Arf in the Park fundraising and “fun-raising” event planned for dogs and their humans on September 22. Contact Jill Gaddis Maplewood@swni.org or 503-823-4592 for more information. 24 Author Meet and Greet: Newly published authors Sarah Swanson and Max Smith will Massage Therapy Services Dr. Little at West Hills Family Dental Center now offers Holistic•Intuitive•Professional DEEP SEDATION DENTISTRY. It’s MORE EFFECTIVE than just a pill. Call and find out why West Hills Family Dental Center is different. 20 Years in Business! Phone: (503) 244-6933; Fax: (866) 727-5336 general email: news@multnomahpost.com web address: www.swportlandpost.com Editor & Publisher: Reporters/Writers: Advertising Sales: Graphic Design: Printing: Don Snedecor Rebecca Hart, Erik Vidstrand Don Snedecor, Harry Blythe Leslie Baird Design Oregon Lithoprint © 2013 by The Southwest Portland Post. All rights reserved. The opinions of the artists and authors contained herein are not necessarily shared by the publisher. Deadline for news and advertising is generally the 20th of the month prior to publication. Please call for current deadline information. Advertising rates are available upon request. The Post has a circulation of 7,000 in Multnomah Village and the surrounding neighborhood business districts including Burlingame, Capitol Hill, Garden Home, Glen Cullen, Hillsdale, South Portland, Raleigh Hills, West Portland and Vermont Hills. The Post is published on or about the 1st of every month. Subscriptions are $14 per year. Back issues are $2.50 each when available. All major credit cards accepted. The Post is printed on recycled newsprint using soy-based inks. well be … and well informed Bowman’s Hillsdale Pharmacy 6256 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-291-0000 • www.fearfreedental.com 4207 SE Woodstock Blvd #509 Portland, OR 97206 Southwest Portland Sunday Parkways: End the Sunday Parkways season with a trek in Southwest on Sunday, Septem- ber 29, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Six miles round trip, 4.5 miles walking route. Enjoy the added walk-only route, rolling hills, beautiful views, and Hillsdale and Multnomah business districts. Route starts in Little Gabriel (Southwest 40th Avenue and Canby Street) and ends in Hillsdale (SW Sunset Blvd and Capitol Highway). Or vice versa! Activities, music, food, and ven- dors will be located in Gabriel Park, Multnomah Village, and Hillsdale Town Center. You’ve got options on how to get there: bike, walk or take TriMet bus lines #12, 44, 45, 54 and 56. For a map and more information visit www.portlandoregon.gov/ transportation/46103. The Post welcomes news, tips, photos and letters. On or off the record. Call Don at 503-244-6933 or email news@multnomahpost.com. Deeper Sedation Dentistry... Celebrating 29 It’s your paper, too! 10 Multnomah Neighborhood Association: Get an update on the myriad of construction projects underway in and around Multnomah Village, plus hear a re- port from Rep. Jennifer Williamson (D-36) on this year’s state legislative session. Next meeting is Tuesday, talk about their new book “Must See Birds of the Pacific Northwest,” on Tuesday, September 24, at 7:00 p.m. at Garden Home Community Library, 7475 SW Oleson Rd, Port- land, OR 97223. Contact 503-245- 9932 or www.wccls.org for more information. 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