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January 2014 BUSINESS The Southwest Portland Post • 5 Despite construction, Multnomah Village ends year on high note THE COUNTRY STORE By Erik Vidstrand The Southwest Portland Post Despite extensive construction proj- ects in Multnomah Village throughout the year which caused confusion, park- Wilson High School carolers brave the bit- ter cold Dec. 6 to sing in front of Village Beads and the annual Christmas tree in Multnomah Village. The tree was donated by Hager Farms. (Post photo by Erik Vidstrand) ing problems, and inconveniences for business owners and shoppers alike, all has ended well. The much anticipated trees were fi- nally planted, all lighted by merchants; the recently completed lower parking lot at the Multnomah Arts Center wel- comes shoppers and visitors, and the bioswales along Capitol Highway are filtering storm water. “Currently, we are getting ready to place new benches, along with addi- tional trash receptacles and recycling containers,” explained Randy Bonella of the Multnomah Village Business Association. The Golden Ticket program was a success; the Holiday Gala, despite the arctic weather, brought Santa, a car- riage, and a train for youngsters; and merchants offered sales and goodies as people strolled throughout the area. What’s in store for 2014? “Hopefully some empty buildings will be re-occupied, the Riversgate Church completed, and [we hope to] see some new sidewalks along Multnomah [Boulevard],” Bonella predicted. “Just sit and enjoy the vil- lage walk by.” The Multnomah Village Business Asso- ciation meets on the last Thursday of each month, 8:30 a.m., at O’Connors’ Annex. Wilson High School seeks donations for book and rummage sale By Erik Vidstrand The Southwest Portland Post Wilson High School seniors would like you to consider donating any gen- tly-used items or books to the Wilson Book & Rummage Sale to benefit this year’s senior graduation night party. Wilson volunteers will be collecting items on Jan. 5, 11, and 18 in the Wilson High School east parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Place to be determined. At time of printing, it may be at the football field instead. Look for the storage pod.) “Grad Night” is a traditional cel- ebration immediately following high school graduation which helps support a drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free safe, entertaining venue for all newly gradu- ated seniors. The school is looking for household items, small appliances, children’s clothing, sporting equipment, and knick-knacks that are still very usable (in working order) and in good shape. The school is also collecting books, DVDs, CDs, tapes, and records for all ages through Jan. 20. Collections can be placed in the barrel in the main of- fice marked “Book Donations for Grad Night Party”. If you would like a tax-donation re- ceipt, leave a self-addressed stamped envelope with your books or look for a blank receipt in the night mail box in the school office. Then mark your calendar for the Book & Rummage Sale which will be held on Jan. 25 in the Wilson High School cafeteria from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Questions? Contact Kevan Anderson at kevan11@comcast.net or 503-452-9191. Note: the sale is not accepting large exercise equipment, old TVs, or computers. Tax Preparation Services Discount for Early Filers! Personal Income Taxes – 1040EZ's – Small Business – Sole Proprietors – Free FAFSA Report for Students! – Schedule C’s – Earned Income Credits for Low Income – Assisted Living Situations We make preparing taxes easy! Alan Hanawalt Licensed Tax Consultant LTC #31995-C Phone: 971-800-1402 Email: alanpdx@yahoo.com Check out our Website at: PDXTAXPRO.COM Hanawalt Tax Services OBTP #B15741 Sydney Rounds, 8, works on her wire pig at Bellamy Studios. (Post photo by Erik Vidstrand) Local art gallery moves from Maplewood to Hillsdale Bellamy Studios, which was located along Multnomah Boulevard (techni- cally in Maplewood) on the way to the Old Market Pub, recently moved into the former Korkage space in Hillsdale. It is a working art studio and gallery that teaches sculpture, drawing, paint- ing, glass fusing, and linoleum printing. Instruction covers the artistic process from beginning to end and includes composition, perspective, and color theory. Classes meet once a week for two hours. Heather Bellamy, a local professional, has been teaching art for over 18 years. She also works on commission. “The students are from age 4 - 74,” Bellamy said. “Each student can create whatever they want. “Gallery space is available so stu- dents can experience having their art displayed in a professional setting complete with a formal opening.” Five-year-old Brynne, painting a clay Yorkshire terrier, came all the way from Hillsboro with her sister, Sydney, 8, and her dad, Jim Rounds, to enroll. “I’m going to paint her bow red,” announced Brynne. Sydney waited patiently for her dad to help her lift her finished tall, ceramic giraffe into their car. Students should expect to participate for a few months in order to complete a project. Enrollment is limited. For more information on classes or the gallery, please contact Heather at info@ bellamyartstudios.com, (503)789-1820, or drop by the studio.