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May 2015 CALENDAR joining in the fun. Call 503-823-2787 for more information. COMMUNITY LIFE 9 By KC Cowan and Don Snedecor The Southwest Portland Post 1 New watercolor and gouache works by Sabrina Ferry open at the Multnomah Arts Center Gallery May 1. “Static: Works on Paper” depict moments in a story that require participation to finish, capturing moments of tension between human and the natural world. Opening reception is Friday, May 1, 7 – 9 p.m. The show runs through June 2. 2 Like the song says, they’re only paper roses: Learn to make realistic flowers from crepe paper Saturday, May 2, 1 to 3 p.m. at Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy. This craft tradition dates back to Victorian times, when — in lieu of real flowers — crepe flowers were made in anticipation of Memorial Day. Use paint, glue and a little technique to transform crepe paper into lovely handcrafted flowers. Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. 4 Concerned about our climate? Attend a meeting by Organizing for Action/Climate Reality Project Mon. May 4, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Hill Library, 10723 S.W. Capitol Hwy. Trained volunteers can educate you about climate change so that we all can make more informed choices at home, work, in the community, and in how we influence our political leaders. Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988- 5234. 8 Dig into some clay! Bring your youngsters to the Multnomah Arts Center for Family Clay night. Fridays, May 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. No solo participants, this is an adult and child activity. Drop-in OK, but you must pay at the MAC office before Take a hike! The SW Urban Trails Walk will take place Saturday, May 9 and will be led by Dave Manville. Explore your own neighborhood, or learn a new one on this six-mile walk. Meet behind the bleachers at Wilson High School (Sunset Boulevard and Capitol Highway) and be ready to go at 9 a.m. Bring a snack and water and dress for the weather. For more information, contact Sharon Fekety at fekety@ hevanet.com. 16 Crossroads, the new community garden under development between Hillsdale and Multnomah Village will hold its third volunteer work party on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to help transform this former playground and parking lot into a place for area residents to grow their own food. The garden location is on property at the Hillsdale Community United Church of Christ, 6948 Capitol Hwy. All tools will be provided. Hayhurst Elementary School is holding its first auction. It will take place Saturday, May 16 from 6 to 10 p.m .at the school, 5037 SW Iowa St. The evening will feature a catered dinner, specialty beer, homemade desserts, and items for you to bid on. Plus, the neighborhood is holding a block party in front of the school. Tickets are available online at: http:// www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/hayhurst/ or at the school office. 19 Learn to make your own handmade soap on Tuesday, May 19, 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. at the Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd. Wholesome, all natural ingredients. They will cover the process of saponification, natural ways to color and fragrance soap. You will leave with written procedures, recipes Family Dentistry • Sedation Financing available through Care Credit Dr. Steven Little 4455 SW Scholls Ferry Rd Portland Oregon 97225 The Southwest Portland Post • 5 (503)291-0000 fearfreedental.com The seventh annual Rieke Art Fair is Sunday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rieke Elementary School, 1405 SW Vermont Street. The fair is being held in conjunction with Opening Day of the Hillsdale Farmers Market’s Spring/Summer season in the Rieke parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair is the Rieke PTA’s biggest fundraiser each year. Buy paintings, photography, jewelry, clothing, stationery and more from local, professional artists. Hour-long art classes for kids will be offered for $15. In each class, children will create an art piece to take home. Please bring a canned or packaged food for the Rieke Food Pantry to be entered into the raffle for one of two Jay Shiels prints. Look for information at www.riekeartfair.com. and soap as well as the confidence to make your own soap. Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. 20 Say “cheesecake!” The Mittleman Jewish Community Center will hold a cheesecake contest Wednesday, May 20. Kosher and non- kosher entries welcome, or, just show up to sample and vote for your favorite! Entries are due by 6:15 p.m. at the center. Judging and tasting from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. For more information email lfendel@oregonjcc.org. No need to dress up and go out for this fundraiser. Southwest Charter School’s Spring Online Auction kicked off Monday, April 27, but you still have time to bid. The auction ends on Monday, May 4, at 10 p.m. There’s everything from trips to doggie daycare to wine tasting. Go to http://swcs.schoolauction. net/2015auction to check out the items and make your bids.
