November 2015
CALENDAR
COMMUNITY LIFE
By KC Cowan and Don Snedecor
The Southwest Portland Post
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Night in Shanghai: Acclaimed local
author Nicole Mones will give a multi-
media presentation on her new book about
Jewish life in Shanghai before, during and
after World War II. This event takes place
on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd.,
503-988-5388. Mones has written several
novels all set in China. Free.
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Northwest tribal stories: Ed Edmo, a
Shoshone-Bannock poet, playwright
and traditional storyteller on Northwest
tribal life and history will explain Coyote’s
part in NW Indian culture through
traditional stories such as “Coyote Made
the Columbia River” and “Coyote Places
the Stars.” This event takes place Saturday,
Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m. at the Capitol Hill
Library, 10723 S.W. Capitol Hwy, 503-988-
5385. Great for the whole family. Free
tickets available 30 minutes prior to the
performance.
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Community orchestra at the J: The
Jewish Community Orchestra tunes
up for its first concert of the season,
featuring pieces by Beethoven, Bloch,
Sibelius and more. Sunday, Nov. 8 at 3 p.m.
at the Mittleman Jewish Community
Center, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy, 503-244-
0111. Tickets are available at the door: $10
for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for
students.
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SW Trails Urban Walk: The Nov. 14
walk will be led by Hans Steuch.
Meet behind the bleachers at Wilson High
School (Southwest Sunset Boulevard and
Capitol Highway) and be ready to go at 9
a.m. From Wilson, carpool to Jackson
Middle School. Then the group will walk
east through Maricara and Foley-Balmer
natural areas to Marshall Park. From there
follow Trail No. 7 along Arnold Creek
neighborhood streets past Stephenson
School where they will inspect the swales/
extended shoulder work on Stephenson
Street. Then they’ll walk through Loll
Wildwood Natural Area to return to
Jackson Middle School. Five miles with
300 feet elevation gain. Bring a snack and
water and dress for the weather. Well-
behaved dogs on leash are allowed. For
more information call 503-823-4592 or
contact Sharon Fekety, fekety@hevanet.
com.
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Balancing enrollment: Portland
Public Schools is holding regional
meetings so families can review and give
feedback on proposals to balance
enrollment in the district. Your input can
help shape the future boundaries. There are
two Southwest meetings: Monday Nov.
16, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at West Sylvan Middle
School, 8111 SW West Slope Drive and
Monday Nov. 23, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at
Markham Elementary School, 10531 SW
Capitol Hwy. Call 503-916-2000 or visit
www.pps.k12.or.us for more information.
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Seniors take center stage: Join
members of the Northwest
Senior Theatre as they present Silver
Season – Holidays, celebrating 25
years of your favorite holiday songs:
White Christmas, Carol of the Bells,
Winter Wonderland and more. This
event takes place Nov. 18 – 21 at the
Alpenrose Dairy Opera House, 6149
S.W. Shattuck Rd. All performances are
at 2 p.m. and admission is $5. For more
i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w.
nwseniortheatre.org.
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P a i n t i n g s , j e w e l r y, p h o t o g r a p h y,
stoneware, textiles, baked goods and
lots of handmade gifts will be available
for sale. This event takes place
Saturday, Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22 from 11:15
a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Free.
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Liberty in North Korea: It’s
been called the “Hermit
Kingdom” for its secretive ways. If
you’re interested in learning more
about North Korea, come to the Garden
Home Library, 7475 SW Oleson Rd. on
Friday, Nov 27 at 7 p.m. to hear a
special speaker give a half hour
presentation about the future of this
fascinating country. Call 503-245-9932
or visit www.gardenhomelibrary.
org for more information.
Holiday shopping for
Dec 3 the
arts: The Multnomah
Arts Center will hold its annual winter
sale Thursday and Friday, Dec. 3 and
4 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday,
Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hand-crafted
items for sale include ceramics,
weaving, jewelry, prints, paintings,
wood-working, photography and
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Nicole Mones’ latest novel is Night in Shanghai.
more, created by more than 50
instructors and students. All proceeds
support local arts education and
participating artists. The MAC is located
at 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. Call 503-823-
2787 for more information. Free.
Trinity Artisan fair m
Celebrate the season & the works
of 27 talented local artists
NOVEMBER 7 & 8
Saturday 10-4 pm Sunday 9-3pm
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
147 NW 19th Avenue Portland
F R E E PA R K I N G
Admission: 2 cans of food or $2.
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Benefitting:
The Trinity Cathedral Arts Program
& Trinity Outreach Food Pantry
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H a r v e s t A r t i s a n F a i r e : We s t
Hills Friends Church (7425 SW
52nd Ave) is hosting a Harvest Artisan
Faire to support the Friends Medical
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