Events for July 31, 2010

The Gresham Outlook, Jul 31, 2010

SUNDAY, AUG. 1

Picture Your Parks — Grab your camera and help document a day in the life of Gresham Parks. It’s your chance to show Gresham’s playgrounds, natural areas and trails the way you see and experience them — the kids, the wildlife, even maintenance issues like tall grass or graffiti. Prizes will be awarded for top photos. To qualify, all photos must be taken on Aug. 1 within the Gresham Parks System. Entry and submission information is at GreshamOregon.gov. For information, call Robin Franzen Parker at 503-618-2150.

Cowboy Joe’s Cruise In — 1 p.m., Yazzi’s Bar & Grill, 2500 N.E. 238th Drive, Wood Village. This weekly summer cruise in also features live entertainment, food and drink and raffles and prizes. Call 503-674-3838 for information.

MONDAY, AUG. 2

Coffee with a Councilor — 7:30 a.m., Hawaiian Beanz Coffee, 19880 S.E. Highway 212, Damascus. Damascus residents can take advantage of this opportunity to communicate their ideas or concerns to a city council member and to hear about what’s happening in the city.

Camp Kaleidoscope Summer Day Camp — 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. until Aug. 6, Glenn Otto Park, 1102 E. Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale. For ages 4-7. Enjoy games, activities, art projects and trips to Skate World, Barlow High’s swimming pool and the Oregon Zoo. Bring a sack lunch every day. Cost is $78. Call Troutdale Recreation at 503-665-5175.

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.

Diabetes Support Group — 7 to 8:30 p.m., Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, 24800 S.E. Stark St. For more information, call 503-413-7348.

TUESDAY, AUG. 3

Tennis Lessons — 10 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays until Aug. 12, Lewellyn Park, 1700 S.E. Lewellyn Park, Troutdale. Learn the proper way to handle a racquet and deliver the ball. For ages 5-14. Lessons for ages 5-9 are 10 to 11 a.m., and ages 10-14 are 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Cost is $33, and equipment will be provided (bring your own water). Call Troutdale Recreation at 503-674-7206 to register.

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.

Creative Writing Group — 1 p.m., First Baptist Church, 224 W. Powell Blvd. Join other aspiring writers for critique and guidance in writing for fun or publication. For more information, call 503-665-2159.

National Night Out in Fairview — 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fairview Community Park on Northeast Village Street, Fairview. National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event that is sponsored by Fairview Police Department and the National Association of Town Watch. Special features include free food and drink, prize raffles, demonstrations and information from DEA, FBI and ATF agents, emergency vehicles on scene, blood drives, a watermelon eating contest and a dunk tank. There is a suggested donation of two cans. Call 503-674-6202 for information.

National Night Out in Rockwood — 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Vance Park, 1300 S.E. 182nd Ave. This Rockwood event is the largest in East County. Citizen groups and the city of Gresham are partnering to provide many features: free barbecue and ice cream, live music, games and raffles, free bicycle helmets and safety oriented prizes, health screenings and disc golf. Local businesses and service providers will be in attendance.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 4

Senior Stroll at Glendoveer Fitness Trail — 10 a.m. to noon, Glendoveer Golf Course, parking lot on 148th Avenue and Halsey Street. Stroll through the woods along this 2-mile fitness trail, which runs along the eastern perimeter of the golf course.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group — 11 a.m., Regency Gresham, 5905 S.E. Powell Valley Road. Call 503-665-1151 for information.

Open Garden Tour — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, Healing Garden, 24800 S.E. Stark St. Learn about Mount Hood’s Memory Garden, which provides a therapeutic retreat for patients, families and hospital staff. This free event, open to all, will feature garden tours, education, artist demonstrations and sales, nature activities, music and information about volunteering in the garden. Visit legacyhealth.org/gardens 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, AUG. 1

Chess at the Library — 1 to 4:45 p.m., Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. Have fun playing chess or Chinese chess. The library will provide the equipment. All ages welcome. Call 503-988-5387 for information.

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