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8 • The Southwest Portland Post CALENDAR March 2016 19 Are you ready for the Big One? Earthquake preparedness isn’t that hard. Come to a workshop, to learn what to do before, during, and after an earthquake. You’ll learn how to make a family plan, build an emergency kit and what items should be included and the proper way to store it. Saturday, March 19, 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy. Register online, in the library or by calling 503- 988-5234. COMMUNITY LIFE By KC Cowan The Southwest Portland Post JAM Art Show and Sale: March is Jewish Arts Month. Enjoy a rotating exhibit in the lobby of the Mittleman Jewish Community Center, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. Members of ORA: Northwest Jewish Artists will answer questions, accept commissions and sell their art. A portion of the proceeds benefits the MJCC. Beauty and Anxiety: March 4 is the opening reception for an exhibit of paintings by Patty Maly. The oil-on- wood paintings incorporate the human form in landscape and explore how we have changed the landscape and how nature is responding. Reception is from 7 to 9 p.m. The show is on display at the Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, until March 29. 4 Portland Youth Philharmonic holds its Winter Concert on March 5 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. (Photo by Joe Cantrell) through far southern and western portions of Portland and into Tigard, including five natural areas. The walk is 6.2 miles long. Meet behind the bleachers, near the food carts, at Wilson High School, Sunset Boulevard and Capitol Highway, and be ready to car pool at 9 a.m. You’re encouraged to bring a snack and water and dress for the weather. Well-behaved dogs are allowed on leash. For more information, contact Sharon Fekety, fekety@hevanet. com. 5 Youth Symphony: Portland Youth Philharmonic and musical director David Hattner present the Winter Concert Saturday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. PYP continues a long held tradition of performing its most demanding program of the season during the Winter Concert. PYP will perform three pieces, opening the concert with American composer Marion Bauer’s Sun Splendor. For more information, visit www.portlandyouthphil.org. 12 Garden Home History Project: Pat and Andy Dignan will present a free discussion and slide show on the Hunt Club area, horse racing activities, and summer homes of early Garden Home on Monday, March 14, at SW Trails PDX is sponsoring a walk on Saturday, March 12, 14 6:30 p.m. at the Garden Home Recreation Center, 7475 SW Oleson Road. For more information call 503-246-5879. Cello Bop: Composer and electric cellist Gideon Freudmann enjoys an international reputation for his innovative compositions and unique style of playing. His art is inspired by the best of classical, modern jazz, and blues traditions. Hear him play on Saturday, March 19, from noon to 12:50 p.m. at the Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd. Call 503-988-5388 for more information. Free. 26 Portland Brewery Stories: Portland has more breweries in and around the city than any other city in the world. This lecture will explore Portland’s beer history with an emphasis on the elements that led to Portland becoming the center of the craft beer world. It’s on Saturday, March 26 at 2 p.m. at the Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5388. In the 1930s, Mrs. Aaron Frank drove a hackney harness pony. (Photo courtesy of Garden Home History Project) 15 Meet the Author: Valerie Geary will read from and discuss her book, Crooked River. Find out about her new project, the differences between writing a debut and sophomore novel, as well as other questions and answers. The booksigning will be held Tuesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at the Garden Home Community Store, 7306 SW Oleson Road. 16 On Klickitat Street, Beverly Cleary’s beloved character Ramona made her own costumes and wore them year-round. You can too! Learn to make attachable ears and tails using fabric and recycled materials. Turn yourself into an animal or creature of your choice, and finish your costume off with face paint. Great for children ages 4-10. Wednesday, March 16, 4-5:30 p.m. at the Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd. For more information call 503-988-5388. Spencer Conway is the hero Bullshot Crummond and Kelly Stewart is the imperiled heroine Rosemary in the Lakewood Theatre comedy, “Bullshot Crummond: The Evil Eye of Jabar and The Invisible Bride of Death.” All shows at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street, in Lake Oswego. It runs March 4 through April 10 with evening and matinee performances. For tickets, call the Lakewood Theatre Box Office at (503) 635-3901 or order online at www.lakewood- center.org. Parker Realty, Inc. Multnomah Village / Maplewood $325,000 Just listed! Area of much more expensive homes! Two-bedroom fixer on a large private .25-acre lot. Built in 1911 with over 800 square feet on the main floor and 600 square feet in the basement. Large open kitchen with eating area facing very private outlook. Great opportunity in a nice neighborhood near Maplewood School. The inventory of houses for sale in the Portland Metro area remains at historic lows. High demand for homes in our area coupled with low interest rates and lack of homes for sale translates to higher prices! If you are thinking of selling contact us today for a free market analysis. 503-977-1888 • 7830 SW 35th Ave., Portland, OR www.parkerrealtypdx.com Jeff Parker Your Neighborhood Realtor Since 1980