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Newspaper Page Text8 • The Southwest Portland Post COMMUNITY LIFE By Don Snedecor The Southwest Portland Post Hillsdale to Council Crest: Join 9 Southwest Trails for its Decem- ber walk. This month’s trek goes up Terwilliger Boulevard to the Mar- quam Trail, and then farther up to Council Crest. The walk will either be 5 miles with 700 feet elevation gain or 6 miles with 850 feet eleva- tion gain, depending on weather. Meet behind the bleachers at Wilson High School (Capitol Highway and Sunset Boulevard) and be ready to go at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. For more information, or to volunteer to lead a walk in your neighborhood, contact Sharon Fekety at fekety@ hevanet.com. Visit swtrails.org for more information. In the Shoes of the Immi- grant: By means of songs, stories and introspective activities, 10 FEATURES December 2017 empathy promoter, peace activist and singer songwriter Parfait Bas- salé takes participants on a personal journey with the West African im- migrant. The outcome of the experi- ence is to develop and enhance empathy by providing tools which could be used to constructively en- gage with other immigrants and refugees in our communities. Ad- vanced registration required. Regis- ter online, in the library or by calling (503) 988-5123. This event takes place on Sunday, December 10, 2-3:30 p.m. at Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Highway. Pacific Northwest History: Tuesday Pageturners engage in stimulating conversation about books. Read Astoria: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson’s Lost Pacific Empire: A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival by Peter Stark. This event takes place on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd. (503) 988-5123. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 12 A photo taken circa 1970 of the historic Nelson Thomas building in Multnomah Village. (photo courtesy of Dan Bixel) The No. 1 Hillsdale Knitting Society: Learn basic knitting skills or get help with an existing project. Crocheters welcome, too. This workshop is designed for children 5 years and older as well as adults. To 16 make a scarf with arm knitting, bring two balls of bulky yarn in your favor- ite color. This event takes place on Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sun- set Blvd. (503) 988-5123. Add color to your business card ad! Call Don today at 503-244-6933 Final Days of James Opie’s Last Epic Rug Sale PRICES SLASHED Everything Will Go HUGE SAVINGS On Oriental Rugs In All Sizes & Colors Gabbeh, Antique & Tribal Designs NOW THROUGH DEC. 17th 10 am - 5:30 pm Enter our Drawing to Win a James Opie Rug No Purchase Necessary 5820B SW Kelly Av, Portland 3 blocks south of the Water Tower in John’s Landing 503-226-0116 www.jamesopie.com James Opie’s Afghan Rug Project provides living wage jobs for Afghan women and their families.