May 2015
CALENDAR
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COMMUNITY LIFE
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By KC Cowan and Don Snedecor
The Southwest Portland Post
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.