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8 • The Southwest Portland Post CALENDAR September 2017 ursuit of Happiness: 7 P Everyone deserves to be happy, COMMUNITY LIFE By KC Cowan and Don Snedecor The Southwest Portland Post and Villains: 1 Goddesses Artist Erika Rier’s new exhibit is an exploration of the inner life of women and the turmoil of the modern world as seen through mixed media. The artist’s reception is on Friday, Sept. 1, 7-9 p.m. The show runs through Oct. 3 at the Multnomah Arts Center Gallery, 7688 SW Capitol Highway. For more information call 503-823-2787. right? Learn about happiness through science, philosophy, religion, and psychology. Sharon Rose, retired college educator, shares strategies to make our lives more content. This event takes place on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center, 6651 SW Capitol Highway. Free and open to the community. at Wilson/Alumni 8 Football Night: Come on out and support Wilson High School’s varsity football team takes on Lakeridge on Sept. 8. (photo courtesy Wilson Athletics) your Trojans! This varsity high school football game is at Wilson Stadium (1151 SW Vermont St.) on Friday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. vs. Lakeridge. visit www.swtrails.org. To volunteer to lead a walk in your neighborhood, contact Virginia Hendrickson (vehendric@comcast.net). along the future Red Wild Food! Ever wonder 9 Hike Electric Trail: The SW Trails 23 what free food there might be Dragon Slayer: An original t-shirt design by artist Erika Rier. The artist’s work can be seen throughout September at the Multnomah Arts Center Gallery. (photo courtesy Erika Rier) walk this month will be led by Rick Kappler and will showcase parts of the future Red Electric Trail. The group will walk on Trail #7 to Maplewood, crossing Oleson Road into Bauman Park near Fanno Creek. They’ll walk on side streets in Hayhurst. The walk is 5.5 miles with 200 feet elevation gain. Meet at Wilson High School on Saturday, Sept. 9 (behind the bleachers, Sunset Boulevard and Capitol Highway) and be ready to carpool to Gabriel Park at 9 a.m. Well behaved dogs, on leash, are allowed. For more information out in the wild? Learn about what’s safe to eat with John Kallas in a three-hour workshop on local wild food and foraging for families. This event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 1– 4 p.m. at the Garden Home Community Library Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Rd. Free. For more information, call 503-245-9932. & Claire’s tribute to 24 Hank Pete Seeger: Gather around for songs and stories of a folk hero. Together with Pacific Northwest musical duo Hank and Claire, you will learn how Pete Seeger’s social activism on labor, civil rights, war and the environment inspired his music. They’ll share the stories of Seeger’s life, historic photos and lead a sing-along. This event takes place on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2–3:15 p.m. at the Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Highway. Registration is required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5123. Viva Mexico! 24 Mariachi Nothing sets your toes tapping like an authentic mariachi band. Trumpets, violins, guitars and vihuelas combine to create lively, spirited music. Free tickets available 30 minutes in advance. This event takes place on Sunday, Sept. 24, 3–4 p.m. at the Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd. For more information, call 503-988-5123. POST A-Z BUSINESS CARD DIRECTORY 503-244-6933 Add color to your business card ad! Call Don today at 503-244-6933 YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD HANDYMAN 20 years in Multnomah Village! “Call Kenny!” Kenneth S. Morse Deirdre McDonnell | Realtor® dmcdonnell@windermere.com OFFICE: (503) 497-5422 CELL: (503) 360-8939 www.deirdremcdonnell.withwre.com CCB License #195820 503-939-5452 morseks@aol.com Excellent SW Portland references Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 503-246-2564 www.mvdentalcare.com 7717SW34thAvenue•Portland,OR97219 (MultnomahVillage•SWCapitolHighway&34thAve.) Advertise in The Post! Call Don at 503-244-6933. Deadline for October is Sept. 21. The IDEA Today … The SIGN Tomorrow! •SIGNS •BANNERS •GRAPHICS •MAGNETICS •LETTERING •LOGOS&MORE 503.244.0980 9220 SW Barbur Blvd. #111 - Portland - OR - 97219