Events for Sept. 19

By Calvin Hall

The Gresham Outlook, Sep 19, 2009, Updated Oct 30, 2009

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20

Super Kids Resale Event – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., old Gresham Goodwill, 1776 N.W. Fairview Drive. Families can shop for gently used back-to-school clothes or baby clothes. Children can enjoy yoga, storytimes, arts and crafts and a parade while their parents shop. Many items will be half-price. Call Susan Van Dyke at 503-866-1875 for information.

Family Cheap Skate – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Gresham Skate World, 1220 N.E. Kelly Ave. Cost is $3.25. A parent or guardian must accompany children under age 18. Call 503-667-1647 for information.

Gresham Eagles Music Jam – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, 117 N.E. Roberts Ave. For more information, call 503-667-3019.

MONDAY, SEPT. 21

“The Elder Journey” Workshop – 10:30 a.m. to noon, Woodland Park Plaza, Second Floor, 10373 N.E. Hancock St., Portland. This free workshop for men ages 60 and older teaches a seven-step model of successful aging and a discussion of what it means when people age. Sponsored by Volunteers Involved for the Emotional Well-being of Seniors (VIEWS). Call Quince at 503-261-6181 to register.

Bingo and Prize Night – 7 p.m., Marli’s Restaurant & Lounge, 27195 S.E. Kelso Road, Boring. Enjoy free bingo, prizes and $5 spaghetti dinners. For more information, call 503-663-4869.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 22

Little Trout Play Park – 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays until June 8, Sam Cox Building, Glenn Otto Community Park, 1106 E. Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale. For ages 0-5. Kids make playtime pals while they ride trikes, catch balls and build castles. Cost is $1.50 per child each visit. Participants will receive a calendar of dates when there is no play park. Call Troutdale Recreation at 503-665-5175 for information.

Finding Your Muse: A Writing Class for Seniors – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Gresham Station Apartments lobby, 1003 N.W. Shattuck Way. Call 503-826-1619 for more information.

Gresham Eagles Pinochle – noon, Fraternal Order of Eagles, 117 N.E. Roberts Ave. For more information, call 503-667-3019.

Christian Music Skate – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Gresham Skate World, 1220 N.E. Kelly Ave. Skate along to contemporary Christian music. Call 503-667-1647 for information.

Guitar Lessons – 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays until Nov. 10, City Conference Building, 223 Buxton Ave., Troutdale. For ages 12 and up. Learn to play the guitar with instructor Julia McCarl, who has taught and studied guitar for many years. Cost is $66 for eight weeks. Call Troutdale Recreation at 503-665-5175 for information.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23

Baby & Me (5 to 8 months) – noon to 1:30 p.m., Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, 24800 S.E. Stark St. Join other families with babies for support and friendship. Cost is $10 for four sessions. For more information, call 503-415-5498.

Retro Jam Skate – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Gresham Skate World, 1220 N.E. Kelly Ave. Cost is $4.75. Skate to the hit songs of the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. Call 503-667-6543 for information.

Library events

The following is a list of free programs and events being held at East Multnomah County libraries. Call each library or visit www.multcolib.org/events for more information.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20

Game On! – 2 to 4 p.m., Fairview-Columbia Library, 1520 N.E. Village St. Bring your favorite games to the library to share, and staff members will provide snacks. For information, call 503-988-5655.

MONDAY, SEPT. 21

Tiny Tots – 10 to 10:45 a.m., Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. Storytime for children ages 12-24 months with an adult. Call 503-988-5387 for information.

Tiny Tots – 10:15 to 11 a.m., Fairview-Columbia Library, 1520 N.E. Village St. Storytime for children age 12-24 months with an adult. Babies 0-12 months are welcome as well. For information, call 503-988-5655.

Toddler Storytime – 11 to 11:30 a.m., Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. Storytime for children ages 24-36 months with an adult.

Teen Council – 4:15 to 5:30 p.m., Fairview-Columbia Library, 1520 N.E. Village St. Members work with library staff to make the library more teen-friendly.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 22

Book Babies – 10:15 to 11 a.m., Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. Storytime for children up to 12 months old with an adult. Call 503-988-5387 for information.

Preschool Storytime – 10:30 to 11 a.m., Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. Storytime for children ages 3 to 6 years old with an adult.

Computer Lab – 4 to 7 p.m., Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills.

Adelita’s Knitting – 4:30 to 6 p.m., Rockwood Library, 17917 S.E. Stark St. Whether you are an experienced or beginning knitter, join in the fun as participants learn together. Needles and yarn are provided for in-class use, but bring supplies if you have them. For ages 12-18. Call 503-988-5396 for more information.

Intercambio/Language Exchange – 6 to 7:30 p.m., Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. Practice speaking English or Spanish in a friendly atmosphere. Beginners are welcome.

Technohosts – 6 to 8 p.m., Rockwood Library, 17917 S.E. Stark St. Volunteers help you search the web, use e-mail and look up materials with the library’s online catalog.

Pageturners Book Group – 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Fairview-Columbia Library, 1520 N.E. Village St. Read “No Ordinary Time, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II” by Doris Kearns Goodwin and have a conversation about books.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23

Puzzle Up! – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Rockwood Library, 17917 S.E. Stark St. Play your favorite board games. All ages welcome. For information, call 503-988-5396.

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