Local events for Oct. 18

By Calvin Hall

The Gresham Outlook, Oct 18, 2008, Updated Oct 30, 2009

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The Gresham Outlook welcomes calendar notices for weekly public events and support group meetings in East County. To submit an item, simply send the information to Dateline, The Gresham Outlook, P.O. Box 747, Gresham, 97030; e-mail to chall@theoutlookonline.com; or fax it to 503-665-2187 at least 10 days before the event or meeting.

SUNDAY, OCT. 19

Afternoon Skate Session – Noon to 4 p.m., Gresham Skate World, 1220 N.E. Kelly Ave. Cost is $5.75.

Fall Naturescaping Basics workshop – 1 to 5 p.m., Lake House, Blue Lake Park, 21154 N.E. Blue Lake Road, Fairview. Learn how to design a landscape that reduces water use, stormwater runoff and pollution without sacrificing splendor. Register by calling 503-935-5368 or by visiting www.emswcd.org/workshops-events.

Family story time – 2 to 2:30 p.m., Fairview-Columbia Library, 1520 N.E. Village St. Storytime for infants and children up to age 6.

Read the Classics: Russian Literature – 2 to 4 p.m., Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. Join in for a four-part reading and discussion series lead by Lena Lencek, professor of Russian and Humanities at Reed College. Read “The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol.” Register in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.

Family Cheap Skate – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Gresham Skate World, 1220 N.E. Kelly Ave. Cost is $3.25.

Gresham Eagles Music Jam – 6:30 to 10 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, 117 N.E. Roberts Ave. For more information, call 503-667-3019.

MONDAY, OCT. 20

Mt. Hood Aquatic Center adult lap swim – 5:45 to 7:15 a.m., noon to 1 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m., 26000 S.E. Stark St. Drop-in cost is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and children and free for MHCC students and staff. For more information, call 503-491-7243.

Reynolds Community Swim Center adult lap swimming – 7:15 to 8:15 a.m., Reynolds Middle School, 1200 N.E. 201st Ave., Fairview. Admission is $2. Call 503-665-4494 for more information.

Billiards, Puzzles and Games – 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Gresham Senior Center, Multnomah County East Building, 600 N.E. Eighth St.

Aggie’s Place Fitness Room – 8:45 to 11:45 a.m., Gresham Senior Center, Multnomah County East Building, 600 N.E. Eighth St. Ten sessions with a certified trainer are $10. Call 503-988-3840, ext. 29896.

Fun and Fitness exercise class – 9 to 10 a.m., Gresham Senior Center, Multnomah County East Building, 600 N.E. Eighth St.

Sewing and quilting class – 9 a.m. to noon, Gresham Senior Center, Multnomah County East Building, 600 N.E. Eighth St.

Yoga for Health and Relaxation – 9 a.m., Celtic Spirit Yoga, 38736 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. Cost is $12 per class. For more information, call Mireena at 503-784-6098.

Preschool Fall Indoor Fun – 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., Sam Cox Building, Glenn Otto Park, 1106 E. Historic Columbia River Highway. For ages 15 months to 5 years, learn new songs and make arts and crafts projects. Cost is $34 for six weeks. Call 503-665-5175.

Tiny Tots – 10 to 10:45 a.m., Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. Stories for up to age 2 with an adult.

Line dancing – 10:30 a.m. to noon, Gresham Senior Center, Multnomah County East Building, 600 N.E. Eighth St.

Toddler story time – 11 to 11:30 a.m., Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. Stories for ages 2 to 3 months with an adult.

Crocheting class – Noon to 3 p.m., Gresham Senior Center, 600 N.E. Eighth St.

Cribbage – 12:30 to 3 p.m., Gresham Senior Center, Multnomah County East Building, 600 N.E. Eighth St.

Mad Science classes – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Woodland Grade School, 21607 N.E. Glisan St., Fairview. Learn about space and the universe in a four-week after school program for ages 6-12. Cost is $41. Call 503-665-5175.

After-school skate – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Gresham Skate World, 1220 N.E. Kelly Ave. Cost is $3.

East Wind Triathlon Club – 7 p.m., Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 S.E. Stark St. A swimming club that is open to all levels of training from first timers up. Coaches have many years of training with USATriathlon. For more information, call 503-349-8166.

Smoke-Free Support Group – 7 to 8 p.m., Adventist Medical Center, 10123 S.E. Market St., Portland. Call 503-256-4000.

TUESDAY, OCT. 21

Reynolds Community Swim Center adult lap swimming – 7:15 to 8:15 a.m., Reynolds Middle School, 1200 N.E. 201st Ave., Fairview. Admission is $2. Call 503-665-4494 for more information.

Billiards, Puzzles and Games – 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Gresham Senior Center, Multnomah County East Building, 600 N.E. Eighth St.

Foot Care Clinic – 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Gresham Senior Center, Multnomah County East Building, 600 N.E. Eighth St.

Tai chi – 8:30 to 10 a.m., Gresham Senior Center, Multnomah County East Building, 600 N.E. Eighth St.

Oil/tole painting class – 9 a.m. to noon, Gresham Senior Center, Multnomah County East Building, 600 N.E. Eighth St.

Quilting class – 9 to 11 a.m., Gresham Senior Center, Multnomah County East Building, 600 N.E. Eighth St.

Little Troutdale Playpark – 9:30 to 11 a.m., Glenn Otto Park, Sam Cox Building, 1106 E. Historic Columbia River Highway. For children through age 5 to enjoy trikes, catch balls and build sand castles. Cost is $1.50 per child each visit.

Book Babies – 10:15 to 11 a.m., Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. Story time for children up to age 1 with an adult.

Music Memories – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Gresham Senior Center, Multnomah County East Building, 600 N.E. Eighth St.

Preschool story time – 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. Story time for children ages 3 to 6 with an adult.

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