February 2016
COMMUNITY LIFE
By KC Cowan
The Southwest Portland Post
CALENDAR
present to answer questions and give
you a chance to connect and make a
difference.
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Historical society: The Multnomah
Historical Association board holds
its monthly meeting on the first Monday
(Feb. 1) at 7 p.m. and all are welcome.
The association is dedicated to
preserving the history of Southwest
neighborhoods. This month’s agenda
includes planning for 2016. Meeting is
at the Village Office, first floor meeting
room, 2929 SW Multnomah Blvd. For
m o re i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w.
multnomahhistorical.com.
Guns in America: The topics of
gun violence, gun control, and
the right to bear arms are constantly in
the news. The Second Amendment
guarantees Americans the freedom to
own guns, but what does it actually
mean? Reed College professor Pancho
Savery will lead participants in a
discussion about why the Second
Amendment exists. It’s sure to be a
lively discussion! This class will be held,
Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6:15 p.m. at the
Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd.
Registration required; register online,
in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
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Chinese influences: Seven Oregon
artists who are all influenced by
traditional Chinese art will have a
group show this month at the
Multnomah Arts Center Gallery, 7688
SW Capitol Hwy. Sally Huang-Nissen,
Agnes Kwan, Sylvia Leung, Renee Lin,
Tim Loh, Dan Lucas, and Donald
Nissen will show their work ranging
from mixed media to traditional
Chinese-style painting. Opening
reception is Friday, Feb 5, at 7 p.m. The
show runs through March 1.
Changing climates: Still have
questions about climate change?
This film could answer them and move
you to action. “This Changes
Everything,” an epic film that attempts
to imagine the challenges from climate
change will be shown free on Tuesday,
Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Multnomah
Arts Center auditorium, 7688 SW
Capitol Hwy. Local groups will be
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Mozart’s genius: The Portland
Chamber Orchestra performs
Mozart’s Piano Concerto in D minor
and his “Linz” Symphony in C major.
Joining the orchestra is pianist Susan
DeWitt Smith, assistant professor of
music, Lewis & Clark College. Saturday,
Feb 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nordia House,
8800 SW Oleson Road. Sunday, Feb. 14
at 3 p.m. at Agnes Flanagan Chapel,
Lewis & Clark College, 0615 SW
Palatine Hill Road. Tickets range from
$15 to $25. For more information call
503-771-3250.
Happy trails: With SW Trails, there’s
always some new neighborhood
to explore. This month’s 6.3 mile
walk starts in Hillsdale and includes
Fairmont Boulevard to Council Crest
and then takes the Marquam Trail to
OHSU, to Terwilliger Boulevard and
back to Hillsdale. Meet behind the
Wilson High School bleachers (Sunset
OHSU
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MEDICINE
OHSU brings family medicine to the heart of our
community. Our teams provide care for kids of all ages,
moms (and moms-to-be), dads recuperating from
weekend warrior adventures, and grandparents young
at heart. Together, we’ll keep your family healthy for
life. Come see what it’s like to have our family take care
of yours.
This SW Trails walk was led by Hans Steuch in November. The photo was taken
in Marshall Park. (Photo courtesy of Hans Steuch)
Boulevard and Capitol Highway) on
Saturday, Feb. 13, and be ready to go
at 9 a.m. Bring a snack and water and
dress for the weather. Well behaved
dogs are allowed on leash. For more
information or to volunteer to lead
a future walk in your neighborhood,
contact Sharon Fekety, fekety@
hevanet.com.
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Life of a writer: Ever wonder
what it’s like to be a full-time
writer? Join author Maggie Stuckey as
she serves homemade soup and
explains how a book is “born.” Perfect
for book lovers and aspiring authors!
Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Garden Home Community Store, 7306
SW Oleson Road. Free. For more
information, call 503-245-9932.
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Music from Africa to America:
By means of beautifully written
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Bon voyage: Missi and Mister
Baker will hold a concert to help
pay for their trip to the South by
Southwest international music festival
in Austin, Texas this spring. They’re
asking a $5 cover charge to enjoy their
distinct sound and get a preview of
their upcoming recording project. This
concert will be held on Wednesday, Feb.
24 at 7 p.m. at O’Connor’s Vault, 7850
SW Capitol Hwy., in Multnomah
Village.
Hero Hughs enjoys playing outside during the Jan. 3-5 snow and ice storm at
his home on Southwest 50th Avenue. What started pleasantly enough with an
inch or two of snow paralyzed the city of Portland when freezing rain coated
everything with ice. City officials urged motorists to stay home on Monday, Jan.
4. (Photo by Allison McGillvray. Additional photos on Page 7)
Join us for a Four Course
Valentine’s Dinner
Saturday & Sunday
February 13th & 14th
Visit our
website
or restaurant
to view this
year’s
Dinner Menu
Gabriel Park (SW Portland) 503 494-9992
Richmond (SE Portland) 503 418-3900
South Waterfront 503 494-8573
www.ohsuhealth.com/familymedicine
songs and stories, Benin-born artist and
educator Parfait Bassalé shares about
his journey from West Africa to
Portland, Ore. Parfait’s music has been
described by many as inspirational and
transformational. Come take a musical
trip you’ll long remember on Saturday,
Feb. 20, 2–3:30 p.m. at the Capitol Hill
Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy. Free.
For information, call 503-988-5385.
Multnomah Village
7912 SW 35th Ave.
Portland 97219
503.245.0199
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