Events for Oct. 28

By Calvin Hall

The Gresham Outlook, Oct 28, 2009, Updated Oct 30, 2009

THURSDAY, OCT. 29

Tiny Tots Class and Skate – 9:30 to 11 a.m., Gresham Skate World, 1220 N.E. Kelly Ave. Cost is $3.75. With every paid admission, one parent can skate free. Call 503-667-1647 for information.

Homeschool Skate – 1 to 3 p.m., Gresham Skate World, 1220 N.E. Kelly Ave. Cost is $3.75. Open to homeschoolers of all ages. Call 503-667-1647 for information.

Mommy and Baby Activity Class – 1 to 2 p.m. Thursdays until Nov. 19, Sam Cox Building, 1106 E. Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale. This class consists of dance, walking, going to the park and other activities moms can do with their babies and with other moms and babies in this four-week class. For infants ages 3 to 18 months. Call Troutdale Recreation at 503-665-5175 for information.

Mental Illness Support Group for Family Members – 6 to 7:30 p.m., Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, Administrative Building, Columbia Room, 23800 S.E. Stark St. A drop-in group for family members of people who have a mental illness to share their stories and find support. No registration needed. For information, call Lin at 503-492-1229. Sponsored by NAMI of Multnomah County.

Elks Bingo – 6:30 p.m., Gresham Elks Lodge, 3330 N.E. Division St. Members and guests welcome. For more information, call 503-666-1805.

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.

FRIDAY, OCT. 30

Eagles Bingo – 6 p.m., Gresham Eagles, 117 N.E. Roberts Ave. For more information, call 503-667-3019.

Adult Basketball – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sweetbriar Elementary Gym, 502 Sweetbriar Lane, Troutdale. For ages 18 and up. Pick-up games of basketball for adults. Free. Closed on school holidays.

Friday Fun Fest Skate – 6:30 to 10 p.m., Gresham Skate World, 1220 N.E. Kelly Ave. Cost is $6.75. Celebrate the end of the month with skating, games and prize raffles. Call 503-667-6543 for information.

Friday Night Basketball – 7:30 to 9 p.m., Walt Morey Middle School, 2801 S.W. Lucas Drive, Troutdale. For ages 12-17. Participants must be dressed to play basketball or will not be permitted in gym. Bring identification. Supervised by Troutdale Police and sponsored by Troutdale Recreation. Closed on school holidays.

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.

THURSDAY, OCT. 29

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.

Toddler Story Time – 10:15 to 11 a.m., Fairview-Columbia Library, 1520 N.E. Village St. Storytime for children 24-36 months with an adult. Call 503-988-5655 for information.

Family Story Time – 10:30 to 11 a.m. Rockwood Library, 17917 S.E. Stark St. Stories for children up to age 6 with an adult. For information, call 503-988-5396.

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

Preschool Story Time – 11:15 a.m. to noon, Fairview-Columbia Library, 1520 N.E. Village St. Storytime for children 3-6 years with an adult.

FRIDAY, OCT. 30

Book Babies – 10:15 to 11 a.m., Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. Storytime for ages 0-12 months with an adult.

Preschool Story Time – 10:30 to 11 a.m., Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. Storytime for ages 3-6 months with an adult.

SATURDAY, OCT. 31

Family Story Time – Noon to 12:30 p.m., Rockwood Library, 17917 S.E. Stark St. Storytime for children ages 6 and younger with an adult. Call 503-988-5387 for information.

Talk Time – 3 to 4:30 p.m., Rockwood Library, 17917 S.E. Stark St. An informal time for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. Meet new people, share your culture and have fun. Only English will be spoken.

Senior Center Events

The Gresham Senior Center, the YWCA and the Multnomah County East Building, located at 600 N.E. Eighth St. in Gresham, hosts a number of activities throughout the week for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Classes and activities may be moved to a different room, so check at the front desk or call 503-988-4870 the day before.