Events for March 17

By Calvin Hall

The Gresham Outlook, Mar 17, 2010

THURSDAY, MARCH 18

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.

Oil Painting Class – 5:30 to 9 p.m., City Conference Building, 223 Buxton Ave., Troutdale. For ages 15 and up. In this “Bob Ross” style of oil painting, you will start with a blank canvas and leave with a masterpiece. Taught by Judy Stubb and Pam Davis. Cost is $57, and includes canvas, paints and supplies. Call Troutdale Recreation at 503-665-5175.

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.

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.

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. Skate to the hit songs of the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. Call 503-667-6543 for information.

FRIDAY, MARCH 19

Follow the Breath, Follow the Pen – 6 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Saturday, Hidden Lake Retreat, 24004 S.E. Crane Road, Eagle Creek. Join Karen Hangsterfer and Madeleine Eno at a beautiful lakefront lodge to uncover stories long held in your body and mind in a two-day (Friday and Saturday) workshop. Whether you’re a beginner or lifelong practitioner, this time together – on the mat, in nature, with pen in hand – they’ll help move those discoveries onto the page. Cost is $222 and includes instruction, lodging and gourmet, organic meals. Visit hiddenlakeretreat.org, e-mail followthepen@yahoo.com or call 503-622-4388.

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.

Spring Break All-Night Skate Skate – 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., Gresham Skate World, 1220 N.E. Kelly Ave. Limited to students from Gresham-Barlow, Reynolds, Centennial, Corbett, David Douglas and Sandy school districts. Permission required for ages 17 and younger. A parent or guardian must pick up their child by 6 a.m. Cost is $14. Call 503-667-6543 for information.

SATURDAY, MARCH 20

Borders Books & Music Children’s Storytime – 11 a.m., Borders Books & Music, Gresham Station, 687 N.W. 12th St. Free. Call 503-674-3917 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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 18

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

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

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

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 19

Pageturners Book Group – 10 to 11 a.m., Rockwood Library, 17917 S.E. Stark St. Read “The Hearts of Horses” by Molly Gloss and have a conversation about plot, characters and books with fellow readers.

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