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StarH NEWS STAR PUBLISHING INC. THE HOLLYWOOD CELEBRATE LOCAL Photos with Santa and more! PAGE 29 H SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH METROPOLITAN PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS H DECEMBER 2014 H VOLUME 32, NUMBER 6 H HAPPY HOLIDAYS! FROM YOUR NEIGHBORS AT THE HOLLYWOOD STAR DEVELOPMENT NEWS Phill Colombo sounds the latest notes on what’s blowing through your neighborhood. PAGES 4-9 KATHY EATON: OUT AND ABOUT HOORAY for Hollywood PHOTOS BY: JUDY NELSON OUT AND ABOUT This month, Kathy and Judy visit the U.S. World Class Taekwondo Association in Northeast Portland’s Hollywood District, where they find junior participants demonstrating blocks, kicks and punches inside the family martial arts studio. PAGES 16-17 THEY’RE GR-R-EAT! The Trinity Lutheran Lady Tigers brought home hardware from a AAA tournament in Coos Bay. PAGE 13 NEW PAGE TURNER IN TOWN MaryGrace McGovern is the new supervisor at Multnomah County Library’s Hollywood Branch. PAGE 30 SOMA SPACE Two scientists, with children in Alameda and Beaumont schools, are developing an educational kit that they hope will inspire girls to continue science study. PAGE 12 Jacqueline Rubenstein is the new owner of SomaSpace, an urban retreat offering improvisational dance, yoga and healing arts. PAGE 28 HOLIDAY TREATS INSIDE: FREMONT HOLIDAY FEST PAGE 4 SHOP NE BROADWAY PAGES 14-15 CELEBRATE THE REASON FOR THE SEASON PAGE 15 STAR GIFT GUIDE PAGES 18-19 EVENTS CALENDAR PAGES 22-23 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS NORTH AND NORTHEAST METRO NEIGHBORHOODS 2000 NE 42ND AVENUE PMB 142 PORTLAND, OREGON 97213 THE SOUNDS OF SCIENCE HAVE A SEAT Scott|Edwards’ team celebrates their street seat installation in front of the Vita Café in Alberta. 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Get your copy of The Hollywood Star News delivered to your door! 1 year subscription is only $20 Send this form with your check or money order payable to: The Hollywood Star 2000 NE 42nd Ave. PMB #142 Portland, OR 97213 Name Address City State/Zip DECEMBER 2014 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 3 Mrs. Claus’s Magical Holiday Celebration Saturday, December 13 11:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m. Nordstrom Court 11:00 a.m: Welcome Notes by the Elves 11:05 a.m: Holiday Favorites by Shine Children’s Chorus 11:30 a.m: Mrs. Claus to read “The Twelve Days of Christmas” This reading will be interactive with props. LLOYD CENTER is history. 11:45 a.m: Presto the Magician 12:15 p.m Elf Juggler 12:45 p.m: Elves to read “Pajama Elves” This magical celebration will include a balloon artist and crafts. Why make Lloyd Center part of your holiday tradition? 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Text STOP to 444222 at any time to opt out of our text club & from any future messages, Text HELP to 444222 or dial 877-840-2444 for support. pocketstop.com/lloyd-center-terms 4 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS DECEMBER 2014 STAR DEVELOPMENT NEWS H Neighborhood support of demolition proposal sought On November 1, United Neighborhoods for Reform (UNR) asked Portland’s neighborhood associations to approve a demolition regulation resolution to send to the Portland City Council. The document, drafted over the past three months in three “summit” meetings, is backed by 2,300 online petition signatures requesting a limit to housing demolitions and nearly 500 individuals completing an online survey—84 percent opposed current demolition rates, 91 percent supported city code and policy changes to limit demolitions and replacement housing sizes. UNR said at least a dozen associations had already voted to approve the document by mid-November. Among those approving: Arlington Heights, Beaumont-Wilshire, Bridlemile, Concordia, Eliot, King, Multnomah, Northwest District, Overlook, PowellhurstGilbert, Roseway and Woodlawn. The resolution has three main sections: six demolition process changes, creation of a task force to study demolition notifications and three requests for City Council implementation. The task force would be composed 50 percent NA representatives and 50 percent of city staff and concerned citizens. The process changes include restoration of an automatic 35-day delay on demolition of single-family structures, definition of “demolition” as 50 percent of any structure and demolition permit applicants’ mandatory compliance with all state/federal environmental and safety regulations. The resolution requests the BY PHILL COLOMBO [email protected] City Council enact measures to protect residents from toxic substances released by demolition of a building, an update of the Historic Resources Inventory with a mandated waiting time before properties may be removed from the Inventory and a user-friendly on-line tracking of demolition activity. After collecting neighborhood endorsements, UNR plans to deliver the resolution to the City Council as early as mid-December. UNR also asked NAs attend any City Council meeting to support resolution recommendations. The date of that hearing would be set by the City Council. All Saints Parish to raze and rebuild old convent On the northwest corner of Northeast César Chávez Boulevard and Glisan Street, guarded by the gleaming image of St. Joan of Arc, All Saints Catholic Church, a Laurelhurst Neighborhood – CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 Artist’s rendering of proposed two-level building to be built on the grounds of Laurelhurst’s All Saints Church to replace 1936 Holy Names convent. A number of issues with the old building moved parish leaders to decide on applying for demolition and construction permits. (All Saints Parish) A Digital Restoration of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE December 19-25 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE SCHEDULE WWW.HOLLYWOODTHEATRE.ORG 4122 NE SANDY BOULEVARD (503) 493-1128 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS DECEMBER 2014 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 5 EXPERIENCE THE MOST WORLDLY 15 ACRES IN PORTLAND Lower School Open House January 15 9:00-11:00 am Here is your chance to visit an international oasis disguised as a preschool through middle school campus. During our upcoming open houses, you will learn how our globally based experiences in academics, the arts, athletics and language immersion are unlike any, anywhere. Make plans to join us, won’t you? 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Layout, well-appointed finishes and adequate outdoor space for entertaining are the motivators for them. Jason $299,000–350,000 Jason is looking for an investment with solid bones and room to expand. Jason has remodeled several homes in the area. He lives in his homes while rehabbing them, cares about his neighbors and always creates a finished product that fits the period and style of the neighborhood. Dennis & Nancy $300,000–650,000 Long-term investors looking for a duplex, triplex or fourplex—a home with an ADU would work, as well. If you have or know of a property that has a marketable return on investment, these buyers are ready to purchase. Keller Williams Portland Central MorganDavisHomes.com [email protected] 503.748.8200 919 NE 19th Ave. # 100 Portland, OR 97232 Grant High School Pep Band entertained at midNovember’s formal opening of Grant Park New Seasons Market, first of the grocery chain’s Portland-based outlets built in a multi-purpose building, as part of Grant Park Village. (Phill Colombo) fixture since 1914, has been pondering how best to re-purpose what was once the residence of Sisters of the Holy Names who taught at All Saints School. The decision has come down on the side of a new building. The envy of other private schools, All Saints has almost 500 students and is looking for better ways to serve its students and teachers. Faced with an aging 1936 building, a five-level residence with 16 bedrooms with a foundation not up to 21st-century earthquake codes and asbestos involvement, parish leaders began planning on how to demolish the structure and what kind of building should replace the convent. The objective: create an environment that allows more efficient and effective space use. Preliminary plans call for the new building to be two stories with a music and art lab and office space on the ground floor and a library ringed by parish offices on the upper level. All Saints is currently working through the conditional use permit phase and planned on meeting with the Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association (LNA) to discuss the plans. It’s anticipated that the new building will cost over a million dollars, and a church development committee will work toward meeting that financial goal. New Seasons Market and Grant Park Village open fifteenth store in local chain Scores of celebrants squeezed into the deli seating area of Northeast Broadway’s newest grocery store and “broke bread” to help New Seasons Market open its fifteenth store at the beginning of its fifteenth year. The November 12th ceremony was punctuated by the Grant High School Pep Band and Beverly Cleary’s Fernwood Campus Orchestra. At the same time, some of the first residents of more than 200 leased apartments in six newly constructed buildings on the old Albina Fuel property were moving in as finishing work continued on several parts of the project. Among the speakers at the Market opening was store manager Jon Rich, a mid-west native who migrated to Portland and joined New Seasons in 2006. Rich was asked to open the Market at Northeast 31st Avenue and Broadway after overseeing a successful opening of New Seasons Progress Ridge Market in Beaverton. “Our store is a reflection of the neighborhoods What’s the Rate? I get the question “What’s the rate today?” almost daily. It’s a tough one to answer because there really isn’t a “rate.” Every day, there are a wide range of rates available. It’s possible for someone with good credit to secure a note rate as low as 2.25% (APR 3.53%) on a 3/1 adjustable rate mortgage and as high as 5.125% (APR 5.125%) on a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.* But even if you narrow things down to a particular loan program, there are still a wide array of rates available. To understand this variability, you need to understand the intimate relationship between interest rates and closing costs. The rate you pay varies directly as a result of the costs you pay for your loan. The more you pay in closing costs, specifically a cost called “discount points,” the lower your rate and vice versa. And, there is one more layer of complexity. Dis- count points themselves vary based on a number of transaction-related factors. The length of the loan, your credit scores, the percent of the value of the property you are borrowing, whether you intend to occupy the property or not, the type of property you are buying— these things and more impact the cost of the loan. And the cost of the loan, in turn impacts the rate. So, when you ring a lender and ask “What’s the rate today?” be prepared to answer a few questions, and don’t be surprised to receive a range of rates in response. Next month, I’ll take on the topic of discount points and when it does and does not make sense to pay them. *Assumes a 30 year fixed rate loan for $225,000 loan amount with a 25% down payment. LocaLLy owned for 30 years one month FREE when you join before the newyear! Call or come in for more information • open 24 hours a day • Plenty of free parking • customized workouts with activtrax • $19 per month. No long term contract. 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(Grant Park Village) it serves,” Rich said, “and we’re especially proud of our juice bar, the first in any New Seasons Market.” Ryan White, who graduated from Grant in 1991, is a grocery buyer for the Market who said he would be “seeking new, exciting products.” The 29,000-square-foot Market holds approximately 10,000 items and is the first New Seasons Market in a multi-use facility. Directly above the Market are three floors of apartments, and below the market is retail and resident parking. Public parking is also provided on the same level. The new store will employ 190 clerks, butchers, bakers and other skilled workers. About 75-percent of these will come from other New Seasons Market locations and the remaining will be new hires. Rich beamed as he described his colleagues as a “rock-star team ready to serve customers and become a cooperative partner with community organizations.” New Apartments Surrounded by what developer Jeffrey Sackett of Capstone Partners LLC, called “great neighborhoods,” the $60-million residential/retail complex covering three blocks between Northeast 30th and 33rd avenues and Northeast Broadway and Weidler streets, has been an active construction site for two years and is gradually transitioning into a soon-to-be densely populated activity hub. Grant Park Village (GPV) is located at the center of Northeast Portland’s Grant Park, Hollywood, Laurelhurst and Kerns neighborhoods. Paul M. 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Two-level town homes with individual Weidler Street addresses come in one-bedroom, 1.5-bath ($1,900) and two-bedroom, 1.5-bath ($2,600) sizes. All units are air conditioned, wired with Century Link fiber optics (1G) and come equipped with clothes washers and dryers. There are 279 total parking spaces with 110 secured residential spaces. Parking is an additional $125 monthly. All apartments are pet friendly. Monthly rent includes use of a common area “Club House” for resident social activities, a recreational workout room, doggie wash station, bike storage and bike repair center. Storage rooms are provided on all floors for additional monthly fees, based on size. Leases begin at 6 months at standard prices and for shorter times for an additional $200 monthly. Haddy said all units are expected to be leased as of August 2015. Former property owners, the Arntson Family, remain as investors in the property and retain ownership of a small parcel of land on the south side of the building dubbed “Arntson Park.” The lower slopes of the property’s south side facing Interstate 84 have been developed into a giant bio-swale, receiving the development’s rainwater runoff and keeping excess water out of Portland’s sewers by returning it to the ground. Grant Park Village information is available at http://grantparkvillage.com/. Providence Portland, neighbors confer As part of an ongoing collaboration to promote harmony between one of Northeast Portland’s largest employers and its surrounding neighborhoods, A NEIGHBOR WHO CARES, A REALTOR YOU CAN TRUST Specializing in Close-in NE Portland Real Estate Broker [email protected] 503-901-1240 | stevenricheson.com WIN TICKETS: WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO 825 NE Multnomah St., Ste. 120 Portland, OR 97232 | 503-284-7755 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS DECEMBER 2014 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 9 HSTAR DEVELOPMENT NEWS Neighbors look over drawing and material samples for Providence Portland’s new residence for patients and families. Providence managers briefed representatives of several neighborhoods at an annual meeting to promote cooperation between residents and one of the area’s largest employers. (Phill Colombo) Providence Portland Medical Center officials and neighborhood leaders met at the end of October to discuss common opportunities and challenges. Speaking for an ongoing Transportation Working Group (TWG), Laurelhurst resident Jim Parker delivered what he said was a “wonderful thing” in the form of transportation statistics. While employment at the medical complex had doubled in almost 20 years, auto trips created by that work force has not. Providence Portland employee trips by auto were calculated at 88 percent in 1996, but 2013’s auto trips made up only 68 percent of the total trips generated. Parker said the challenge is in whether further reductions can be made, in light of a Medical Center projection that its workforce may increase by as many as 1,000. Helping generate potential increases in trips will be a new patient residence set to open in the summer of 2015 and a news medical office building, construction of which is currently on hold. A 30-unit housing structure is currently under construction on the site of a former Northeast Glisan Street printing business. It is designed to provide lodging for patients trekking from far distances to Providence for treatment. The medical office structure is planned for the intersection of Northeast 47th Avenue and Glisan Street. Neighbors were provided a sketch of the new residence and samples of materials being used in the construction. Based on Providence Portland’s track record of curbing auto trips, Parker said he is optimistic that more auto trip reductions can be made. He also pointed to Providence Portland’s cooperation with the Portland Bureau of Transportation as proof of that possibility. Roseway’s Parkway to get new trees in 2015 Most of the Roseway Neighborhood Association’s board of directors and several neighbors living on Northeast 72nd Avenue between Sandy Boulevard and Prescott Street listened as Portland City staff briefed them on replacement trees to be planted in park blocks that form the .5mile 72nd Avenue median. The trees will replace newer varieties of trees and the older plum trees that have died. The Parkway was replanted ten years ago. Of the 80 trees planted at that time, 19 have died and will be replaced. The objective is to keep trees close to the street, leaving the middle of the green space open for recreational activities. Beech, oak and chestnut trees have been selected for planting under the plan approved by the city. Many of the old plum trees planted decades ago have lived past their best years and are falling over and will be removed After discussion, the Roseway Board approved the plan and said it would notify the city as to the exact planting day. There was discussion as to whether St. Valentine’s Day (February 14) might be a good day. The 19 trees should take about three hours to plant on a Saturday morning. Not an official city park, the land is owned and maintained by Portland’s Bureau of Transportation (P-BoT). P-Bot mows the parkway four times annually, and neighbors mow it four times a year. 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Rose City Office, 5636 NE Sandy Blvd. • Beaumont Office, 4020B NE Fremont St. www.albinabank.com Member FDIC Equal Opportunity Lender Equal Housing Lender LIVE LOCAL. SHOP LOCAL. LOVE LOCAL. You won’t find TVs attached to the treadmill or music piped in through the ceiling of the Northeast Community Center (NECC), but many Center members have come to value dearly what comes in their stead – community. At this time of year when people pause to appreciate how their lives are special, members of the NECC have found that the NECC building on Northeast 38th Avenue between Broadway and Sandy Boulevard houses much more than exercise equipment and a warm-water pool. It is host to a community. When a deeply loved NECC yoga instructor suffered a case of appendicitis a few years ago, her students realized the cost of the needed operation was going to be extensive and would potentially set their friend and teacher back financially for years. The community of NECC students, who had come to see the instructor as much more than a qualified teacher, pitched in to cover some of the expense of her surgery. Students commented that they felt like the instructor had done so much to contribute to their health that it only seemed right to support her health at such a critical time. The importance of community is also evident to Barbara Trepiccione’s family, of which three generations utilize the Center on a regular basis. Barbara joined the NECC more than 25 years ago, when the building housed the Northeast Family YMCA. She appreciated the free childcare for her third child, Stella, so that she could get some greatly appreciated exercise or “alone time.” When Stella was still a toddler, Barbara’s mother, Isabel Trepiccione, moved to Portland from New York. Seeking opportunities to meet other active adults, Isabel joined the Center and rapidly went from being a newcomer to having a community of friends. Before Barbara’s three children was grown, each had at least one birthday party at the Center, played in one of the sports leagues and volunteered there. Through all those years, Barbara has been a consistent visitor to the building. Now she attends rigorous classes alongside her daughter, Stella, who is an adult. In many definitions, community involves people coming together for fellowship and communion. Beyond the runs for coffee next door, this definition could fit as NECC visitors frequently have a communion offering of strawberries available to them at the front desk. Longtime member Don Porter is the one who provides the sumptuous treats at least five days a week. He started by simply bringing his extra fruit to share on days he visited the Center for workouts. As the strawberries became a tradition, he started stopping at QFC or Fred Meyer’s each morning to buy a fresh new quart of berries to leave for old and new friends to enjoy. When he took a week of vacation in October, everybody wondered where he was and if he was okay. They missed the strawberries and him. “The ladies always wave to me when I walk on the indoor track,” he says, but the biggest smile comes as he explains, “the kids love them!” As demonstrated in these examples and in each member’s personal stories of connection, the NECC not only has members who belong with their monthly dues but it also has members who’ve created a community with their sense of belonging. Additional information may be found at Northeast Community Center, 1630 N.E. 38th Ave., necommunitycenter. org or (503) 284-3377. DECEMBER 2014 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 11 LIVE LOCAL Problem of drafty windows solved in the historic homes of Irvington Zach Dundas appreciates the character of the windows in his 1927 Portland home although he quickly discovered their flaws. We have “pretty but functionally useless old windows plus a couple of big picture windows — single-pane monsters — which are beautiful and essential to the look of the house but were just not good for insulation,” Dundas said. The windows were drafty. The heating bills high. Replacing the windows would have been extremely expensive so Dundas didn’t consider it. Instead he installed local Indow interior window inserts throughout his house. Even if he had wanted to replace his windows, it wouldn’t have been a straightforward process of writing a hefty check. Dundas, an executive editor at Portland Monthly, lives in Irvington, a neighborhood the U.S. Secretary of the Interior added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. With more than 2,800 structures, it’s the largest historic district in Oregon. To preserve the neighborhood’s historic character, new construction and most exterior alterations must go through historic resource review by Portland’s Land Use Division of the Bureau of Development Services. And that means replacing windows in Irvington triggers the time and expense of historic resource review. Old, single-pane windows with their wavy-leaded glass that slightly warp the view outside are often essential to a home’s character. And yet those same windows bleed heat from a house, making it cold and drafty and spiking energy bills. “We needed to do something,” Dundas said after he and his family spent a winter there. “It wasn’t terrible but it was clearly drafty and expensive to heat.” Neil Kelly, experts on home performance, sell Indow inserts in Portland as they seek to make historic homes energy efficient from the inside out. They helped Lori Grant, who also lives in Irvington, install Indow Museum Grade windows inserts in her 1930 Tudor to stop the UV light from fading her living-room furniture any further. But the inserts have also made the room more comfortable by eliminating drafts. It would be cost prohibitive to replace her windows, she said. One neighbor circumvented historic resource review by having someone handcraft replicas of the existing woodframe windows, which wasn’t cheap. There are roughly 1 billion single-pane windows in the United States. “Buildings are the number one consumers of energy in this country, and windows are a primary source of energy loss,” said Chad Ruhoff, manager of the Neil Kelly Home Performance Division, which sells Indow inserts in Portland. What to do if homeowners love their old windows but not the drafts gusting from them? The Irvington Community Association helped spearhead the creation of a handy Window Repair and Weatherization Guidebook that lists reasons why people should keep and repair old windows, among them: Sullivan’s Gulch neighbor, and Indow Windows CEO, Sam Pardue installs one of his company’s energy-saving window inserts by simply pressing the acrylic unit into place. (Indow Windows) • Because the original windows were designed specifically to fit your home. Not just in shape and size but in materials too. • Because you appreciate the longevity of irreplaceable old growth wood and high quality craftsmanship. • Because you recognize value in being able to repair something when it needs repair, rather than replacing it. • Because original windows really can be made as energy efficient as any replacement. Sam Pardue lives close to Irvington in the Sullivan Gulch neighborhood in a 1906 Craftsman with single-pane windows. To preserve them, he invented the acrylic Indow insert edged with a patented silicone compression tube that simply presses into place. His initial prototype fell from his windows, and that’s when he realized his old windows were out of square. Since nearly all windows are slightly catawampus, he helped develop a laser-measuring system so Indow inserts fit each historic window precisely, no matter how out of square it is. A U.S. Department of Energy study found that installing Indow inserts led to a more than 20 percent reduction in heating, ventilating and air-conditioning use in a Seattle home. A separate pilot study by Portland State University’s Green Building Research Laboratory found similar results: four Portland-area homes reduced their heating energy costs by an average of 19 percent after installing Indow inserts. The outstanding energy saving results were due in part to the surface temperature of acrylic, which is warmer than the surface of glass window panes — even when room temperature is the same. So people are less likely to turn up the thermostat if they’re standing next to an Indow insert than single-pane glass. And this is important when it comes to reducing carbon footprints. Residential buildings account for roughly 20 percent of the total energy use in the U.S. The majority are single-family homes which expend the most energy on heating and cooling, according to the report Saving Windows, Saving Money by the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preservation Green Lab. Windows are an important factor in heat loss and gain and represent more than $17 billion in annual U.S. household heating and cooling expenses. Dundas leaves some of his Indow inserts in year round – like those in his “single-pane monster” picture windows. The others? They’re simple to pop out. “The ones we do take out we throw in the attic,” he said. He got inserts with a white silicone compression tube to blend with his window frames and just like Indow says: people walk in and don’t notice them at all. The fact that Indow inserts don’t require a destructive track or magnetic system also made them an appealing option for organizers of the Ai Weiwei exhibit that just opened at the infamous former federal penitentiary Alcatraz in the San Francisco Bay. The Chinese contemporary artist wanted visitors to view his exhibit on freedom of expression and human rights through the broken gun gallery windows of the New Industries Building. Since Alcatraz is a National Historic Landmark, the solution couldn’t leave a mark or nail hole. So Indow is saving old windows in both historic neighborhoods and historic national landmarks. – Information provided by Indow Windows, http://www.indowwindows.com. 12 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS DECEMBER 2014 LOVE LOCAL Local scientists create science kit for girls By Janet Goetze For the Hollywood Star News Two scientists, with children in Alameda Elementary and Beaumont Middle School, are developing an educational kit they hope will keep kids interested in molecules, measurements and careful recording of laboratory experiments. Named “Yellow Scope,” these kits won’t be in the boys’ aisles of toy stores where science projects often are displayed. The scientists, Kelly McCollum and Marcie Colledge, are aiming to keep girls interested in scientific subjects. Studies indicate girls enjoy science up to the fourth grade, but interest fades by the eighth grade, said McCollum and Colledge, who each has daughters in the fourth and seventh grades. Cultural stereotypes and marketing often send girls the message that science isn’t for them, the pair said. Some kits are developed for girls, they said, but the themes may revolve around beauty products. “We don’t have to trick girls to be interested in science,” McCollum said. “We think most girls are going to be motivated by our kits,” Colledge said. The “yellow” in the product name is a happy, sunny color that is considered neither masculine nor feminine. “Scope” is short for microscope and gives a sense of a scientific emphasis. The product website is www.yellow-scope.com. The first kit, priced at $44, will focus on chemistry with supplies for experiments about molecular motion, chemical Kelly McCollum, left, and Marcie Colledge want their Yellow Scope kits to give girls the background and confidence to continue science studies. (Yellow Scope) reactions and temperatures, Colledge and McCollum said. Later kits, all designed for girls ages 8 to 12, will focus on biology, physics, earth science and computer programming, the pair said. They are in the middle of a Kickstarter campaign to raise $25,000 by December 22 to cover supplies, graphic design work and printing costs, including a laboratory notebook like the type used by professional scientists. Parents may place pre-orders, too, on the Kickstarter link at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ yellow-scope-science/yellow-scope-adifferent-kind-of-science-kit-for-g They felt validation for their plan in October when Yellow Scope became one of six businesses to win the 2014 Startup PDX Challenge organized by the Portland Development Commission (PDC). Each winning company will receive a package of assistance valued at $50,000, a $15,000 working capital grant, a year of rent-free office space with other winners, and free professional advice and services, according to PDC. A field of 134 applicants entered the challenge, which focused on women and minority entrepreneurs with the ambition to scale to a national or international market. Patrick Quinton, PDC executive director, said, “We look forward to welcoming the winning entrepreneurs to our expanding network of experienced, innovative companies competing in the global economy.” The science kit creators have solid science backgrounds. Colledge, with a doctoral degree in neuroscience from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, has 15 years of research experience studying the brain and nervous system. She ran a research laboratory as a tenuretrack professor at the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, before moving to Portland to join her husband, Jeff Lovinger, a lawyer. McCollum, with a masters degree in epidemiology and biostatistics from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, has overseen large-scale biomedical research studies. She has more than 10 years of experience in conducting data analyses for publication in peer-reviewed professional journals. She and her husband, Chip McCollum, an emergency room physician, chose to live in Portland, which is between his family in Seattle and hers in California. McCollum and Colledge met five years ago while conducting evening science programs for parents and students at Alameda School. They realized they worked well together, and today they can become so synchronized that they finish one another’s sentences. The idea for science kits aimed at girls took shape about a year ago, when their older daughters were in a Lego Robotics League of boys and girls. They realized the boys were doing the programming, a field dominated by men in the working world, while the girls built the robots. Colledge’s husband, Jeff Lovinger, decided to coach an all-girls team where the members undertake all aspects of projects. The experience spurred the scientific mothers to create educational kits to give girls not only the background but also the confidence to succeed in science, technology, engineering and math — the STEM fields gaining new emphasis in school curricula. They signed up for a business class offered for $25 by Mercy Corps Northwest. The class included an opportunity to refine their idea with a corporate lawyer, whose interest gave them the confidence to continue, Colledge said. They expect to have their first kits available by March. Not only are they offering knowledge about science and scientific methods, the pair said, but they may help young women gain employment skills. STEM fields, they said, are expanding and offering more jobs than many other professions. 3-D mammography saved her life. Now, she can keep saving others. Thanks to 3-D mammography, breast cancer surgeon Nathalie Johnson is also a breast cancer survivor. 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The team of sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders faced tough competition in the October tourney and won four matches to get into the finals, said coach Don Seleski. However, the Siuslaw Middle School team proved consistent and the Tigers lost in two sets. “Despite that loss,” said the coach, “the Lady Tigers played some great volleyball and were great representatives of Trinity Lutheran School and Northeast Portland.” Portland native heads Midwest medical unit Dr. Frances Prekker, a Portland native and Grant High School graduate, has been named medical director of the inpatient pediatric unit at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. Dr. Prekker graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 2006. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Minnesota and spent her pediatric chief year at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC). She was a hospitalist for three years at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Then she returned to Minneapolis and HCMC. 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Dec. 13 at 4pm Labyrinth Walk; 5:30pm - Healing Service Sun. Dec. 14 at 10:30am - Choir & Brass Choir “Hodie” by Stroope Christmas Eve Wed. Dec. 24 6pm Music by Children’s Choir 10pm Candlelight Communion Join us for worship sunday at 10:30am every Join us on Christmas Eve at Rose City Park Presbyterian Church Music of the Season & the Christmas Story for all ages featuring organist Martin L. Ellis & soloist Ruth G. Heald ~ 4 p.m. Candlelight Communion Worship with Chancel Choir ~ 8:30 p.m. (Pre-service Music ~ 8:15 p.m.) “An inclusive community of faith” NE 44th Ave. at Sandy Blvd. 503.282.0965 www.rosecityparkpres.org A Festival of lessons & carols Saturday, December 13 December 24 4:30pm, 6:00pm & CANDLELIGHT at 11:00pm childcare available through age 5 mosaicportland.org |503.287.6789 | [email protected] 7:00 pm Christmas Eve December 24 Christmas Day December 25 Service for Children & Families Eucharist with Carols Carols with Choir & Congregation Festival Eucharist Eucharist with Carols 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 10:30 pm 11:00 pm 9:00 am 16 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS HSTAR OUT AND ABOUT Photos by Judy Nelson and Kathy Eaton Yasu, who recently moved to Portland from North Carolina, was raised in Japan and prepares sushi at Soul Kitchen, a new restaurant in Hollywood serving Japanese and other fare. (Judy Nelson) HOORAY FOR Hollywood! History The Hollywood neighborhood is bound by I-84 on the south, by Northeast Tillamook Street on the north, by Northeast 37th Avenue on the west, and by Northeast 47th Avenue on the east. Surrounded by Laurelhurst and Rose City Park neighborhoods, Hollywood’s northern boundary between Northeast Tillamook and Thompson streets is shared with Grant Park. With a walking score of 95, Hollywood is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Portland. Recorded plats show the area as Ralston’s Addition (1891) Vincent’s Business Addition (1915), Rossmere, and Menefee Addition, “but to everyone else it is, and always will be, Hollywood,” wrote Rod Paulson (Community Press). Hollywood neighborhood businesses then and now Paul Clark, principal broker with Township Properties, 4122 N.E. Broadway, moved to Portland from Astoria and has worked in the Hollywood district for 49 years. He owns two buildings: The Hollywood 42nd Street Station, 2000 N.E. 42nd Ave., which houses 12 businesses, and Chin’s Kitchen, 4132 N.E. Broadway, which is one of the oldest operating Chinese take-out restaurants in Portland, according to Clark. “All roads led to Hollywood,” said Clark, noting that Hollywood’s transportation hub attracted service-oriented businesses and restaurants. The district also attracted and retained public sector businesses, including the Northeast Family YMCA (now Northeast Community Center), the library, public housing (Hollywood East), two post offices, three active churches and the Hollywood Senior Center which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Clark, an active member of the Hollywood Boosters, delineates Hollywood’s business district from I-84 on the south to Northeast Tillamook on the north, between Northeast 28th and Northeast 57th avenues. Clark said everything changed when the Lloyd BY KATHY EATON [email protected] Center opened in the mid-1960s. “It sucked retail businesses right out of the neighborhoods,” said Clark. Clark recalls the oldest businesses in Hollywood included Paulsen’s Pharmacy (since 1918), Poor Richards restaurant (since closed) and the Camera Shop, 4039 NE Sandy Blvd. Camera Shop owner Ed Schonneker recently said he’s been in business since 1953. The store caters to camera film buffs according to Steve Colburn, first chair of the Hollywood Neighborhood Association (HNA). “It’s a film camera store; analog photography is like vinyl is to records,” said Colburn. Hollywood’s business district once had Albertsons (now Grocery Outlet), Safeway (now A-Boy’s), Kienows (now QFC) and today includes Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Hollywood West Fred Meyer, and the newly opened New Season’s Market at Grant Park Village. Hollywood also enjoys a vibrant Farmers Market on Saturdays between April and December. When The Hollywood News shuttered in the mid-1980s, Clark and other concerned business owners invited Marcia Pry, co-owner of Pry Publishing, to meet at Sam’s Hollywood Billiards, 1845 N.E. 41st Ave., to restart a community newspaper. Pry agreed and began publishing The Hollywood Star in addition to other community newspapers. Mary DeHart, who went to work for Pry Publishing in 1989 as a sales representative for The Star, purchased the paper in 1994 and combined it with the East Bank Focus, DECEMBER 2014 renaming it The Hollywood Star News. The Star’s office is located in the Hollywood Professional Center, 3939 N.E. Hancock St., along with 27 other businesses , including counselors, attorneys, and financial planners. The corner building with expansive windows at 4200 N.E. Sandy Blvd., which once showcased grand pianos, was purchased in 2009 by Chief Master Diwakar Dan Maharjan, who owns U.S. World Class Taekwondo Association Hollywood. The family martial arts center will celebrate 20 years in business in March 2015. Students range in age from three years old to 75. According to Master Dan, Taekwondo helps improve balance, focus and strength. When children participate, they learn core values of obeying and respecting their parents, telling the truth and being faithful to friends. For more information: Visit portlandtaekwondo. com or call (503) 284-7843. Shortly after moving to Portland in 2005, Hollywood resident Betty Colburn started Betty’s Stitch, an in-home sewing business, where she did dress-making, alterations, etc. Although the business didn’t last, Betty continues making art quilts which have been displayed all over the country and internationally. In May 2014, Faye Cuneo opened Candace Clothing, 3552 N.E. Sandy Blvd. where she does custom sewing, alterations and clothing repairs. For more information: Visit candaceclothing.com or call (503) 985-2129. Restaurants have come and gone in Hollywood, including Yaws, Pal’s Shanty and Arctic Circle. In June 2014, brothers Shin and Ted Nakato opened Soul Kitchen with an attached retail meat shop at 4118 N.E. Sandy Blvd. The building is an example of mixed-use development with ground-level retail below and residential apartments above. According to manager Ellen Chien, the Hollywood Theatre next door drives customers, especially on weekends. For more information: Visit ponofarm.com/portland/soul-kitchenpdx or call (503) 889-0885. The Hancock-40 Brooks Bromley, a developer who grew up in Portland, met his wife, Cellie, at Grant High School in 1972. They owned and operated the Lunch Den in Hollywood before developing a commercial property at 1910 N.E. 40th Ave. “Hollywood was home; we enjoyed good memories and felt comfortable there,” said Bromley. After a chance meeting with architect John Perkins, Bromley collaborated to build the Hancock-40, one of Hollywood’s first ground-level retail building with condo residences above. “We were planning to live in the new building, but once it was completed, we discovered we weren’t ready for condo living,” said Bromley. By fall 2003, seven of the eight residential units were pre-sold. Since 2013, Bromley’s leased one commercial space to Mediation Case Manager, 4011 N.E. Hancock St. and in 2014, he leased the other space to Vive Fitness, 4023 N.E. Hancock St. The Beverly Arlene Halvorson, retired from Sterling Bank, consults with Yu Te, of MacPCX, during a November Hollywood Boosters meeting at Columbia River Brewing Company on Northeast 40th Ave. (Kathy Eaton) Pat Knott owned a house in Hollywood for 17 years before moving to The Beverly, 2025 N.E. 44th Ave., which houses 53 units above Whole Foods and Chase Bank. Initially built as a condo complex in 2008, the Beverly was converted to apartments when the condo market crashed the same year. “I enjoy the diversity of The Beverly residents who range in age from young WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS DECEMBER 2014 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 17 HSTAR OUT AND ABOUT working people to retired folks like me,” said Knott. She loves the convenience of living in Hollywood and decided to sell her car, bought a senior bus pass and relies on Zipcars. She also enjoys meeting neighbors for coffee at Wholesome Blends, 4615 N.E. Sandy Blvd., and likes the GF Chef (Real Food Gluten Free food cart on Northeast Sandy near 52rd Avenue. 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave. · Portland (503) 249-3983 mcmenamins.com Free · All ages welcome (unless noted) Monday, December 1 Texas transplants Oregon History 101 Steve and Betty Colburn who moved to Hollywood from Austin Texas where they’d lived for 30 years, appreciate the neighborhood’s diversity. “We see all sorts of flora and fauna of people from the dining room window inside our Northeast Halsey Street stucco home,” said Steve. Steve, a consumer electronics business dealer for Triad, lobbied to work in Portland where the speaker equipment is manufactured. When he transferred to Portland, Steve began working in product development and training; “Mind and ears are in a lot of products,” he said. This job involves working with Triad engineers to evaluate prototype speakers. IMMIGRATION AND ETHNICITY Theater · 6 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. event Sunday, December 14 ETHOS ROCK BAND SHOWCASE Gym · 1 p.m. ’til 3 p.m. Thursday, December 18 LIMITED-EDITION BEER TASTING YOU’LL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT DIPA Happy-hour pricing on this limited-edition beer only, all night long! 5 p.m. ‘til the beer is gone Boiler Room · 21 & over Wise Counsel & Comfort Lynne Joy Nesbit, born and raised in Portland, established Wise Counsel & Comfort in December 1999 and lives in Hollywood with her husband, Roger Nesbit, a retired natural resource attorney with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s solicitor’s office in Portland. After obtaining a master’s degree in counseling from Portland State, Nesbit sought to provide affordable counseling services and credits a counselor with inspiring her to go into the field. Nesbit discovered she could sublease office space to help pay for overhead costs. During the past decade, she expanded by leasing 18 office spaces throughout Portland, with one-third located in North/Northeast Portland. Wise Counsel offers a full range of licensed professionals (counselors, social workers, psychologists). Of Wise Counsel’s 126 counselors, between eight and ten are wellness professionals exempt from licensure. They include life coaches, pastoral counselors and nutrition counselors. A key to Nesbit’s business model is keeping services affordable for low- and middle-income uninsured clients by using a sliding-scale fee structure. Nesbit offers practitioners reduced rents if they keep their Monday, December 22 A Home Grown Christmas with Michele Van Kleef $5 suggested donation to the OREGON FOOD BANK Gym · 7 p.m. In 2009, Hollywood Hank, the standard Boxer who had his own column in The Hollywood Star News, sat in the vacant lot adjacent to the Hollywood Theatre. A mixed-use building with Soul Kitchen below and apartments above opened in June 2014. (Judy Nelson) client costs between $25-40 per session. She enjoys bringing in new counselors who stay an average of one to three years, then leave to start their own business. Nesbit then replaces them with a new crop of counselors and the cycle repeats. “Every conceivable issue causing emotional pain or distress is addressed at Wise Counsel,” said Nesbit, “whether it takes two appointments or weekly appointments for a month or longer.” “Lynne’s intention to serve community is key to making health care affordable,” said Roger, “and I’m very proud of all she’s done to realize her dream.” Their newest location opens this month in Milwaukie. For more information: Visit portlandtherapist.com or call (503) 282-0182. Hollywood Neighborhood Association For the past eight years, Jo Schaefer has held various offices and chaired the Hollywood Neighborhood Association (HNA). “I’ve learned more than I ever expected about city planning and land use,” said Schaefer, who grew up on a 62-acre farm in Helvetia, Oregon. She values the sense of community and neighborhood in Hollywood. The HNA has worked hard to involve residents in the 2035 Comprehensive Plan that will impact Hollywood’s future. Schaefer has forged a working relationship with the Hollywood Boosters to co-sponsor community events such as National Night Out and the annual Veterans’ Day parade and celebration. For more information: Visit hollywoodpdx.org. A project replacing 21,300 feet of sewer pipes that are on average 100 years old and failing, is expected to start by June 2015 and last a year. For more information: Visit portlandoregon.gov/bes/hgp. Hollywood Hank Beverly resident Pat Knott enjoys the view from her window where she waits for a murder of crows to fly overhead in the morning and land in trees across Northeast Sandy Boulevard. (Judy Nelson) December’s column is dedicated to Hollywood Hank, the standard Boxer whose adventures were chronicled in The Hollywood Star News for five years. The canine ambassador enjoyed featuring a variety of Northeast Portland business owners, and he always brightened their day. Look for the Rose City Park neighborhood to be featured in January. Restaurants & Bars Open Christmas Day Friday, December 26 Boxing Day Irish Family Hooley featuring Murray Irish Dancers 7 p.m. Saturday, December 27 Kris Deelane Rock, folk, punk and soul 7 p.m. Sunday, December 28 Sonny Hess Blues Band Northwest blues legend 7 p.m. Monday, December 29 McDOUGALL One-man banjo 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 30 Rocky Butte Wranglers Vintage Swingin’ Country Music 7 p.m. New Year’s Eve 2015 Party WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 9 p.m. til 12:30 a.m · 21 & over Freak Mountain Ramblers Hilltop rock · Gym · Free Ants in the Kitchen American blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll Theater · $15 advanced/$20 day of 18 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS DECEMBER 2014 HSTAR HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE ! l a c o L p o h S ! l a c o L e v i G ! l a c o iL ve L Brighten up the Season at Beaumont Hardware Save on holiday lights, gifts & decorating supplies at the Holiday Sale dec. 1 – dec. 15 Fun Stocking Stuffers and Gifts for Everyone! led and old-fashioned lights, timers, extension cords and supplies 4303 NE Fremont • 503-281-4406 • www.beaumont.doitbest.com Starting Friday November 28th through December 31st Zama Massage.com 503.281.0278 2149 NE Broadway Street Portland, Oregon 97232 JAN 17–FEB 15 NEWMARK THEATRE www.octc.org Tickets start at just $15 oregon arts commission I -W NNING T H TER EA Save $69 when you buy 3–60 min Spa Services for $198 Theater tickets make great gifts! 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An Italian-inspired marketplace specializing in fresh, house-made foods, local delicacies and Italian-imported products. Grab-and-go pastas, salads, pizzas… Dinner is done. Don’t forget to grab a bottle of wine when you pick up your pizza! 4703 NE Fremont 503.284.747 take amalfi’s home WITH YOU! $5 MENTION THIS AD AND SAVE $5 ON YOUR PURCHASE OF $20 OR MORE AmalfisRestaurant.com Now Serving Sunday Brunch 9am to 2pm From our Farm…to Your Table 4118 NE Sandy Blvd 503.889.0885 www.ponofarm.com DECEMBER 2014 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS DECEMBER 2014 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 21 H STAR DINING Eat Out Tonight! 18TH 6:00PM 3443 NE 57th Ave. 4225 N. Interstate 1708 E. Burnside Free-range chicken wings, house-brewed beer and so much more! Check out our full menu at portlandwings.com HSTAR PET ADOPTION GUIDE ! y a d o t t e p a t p o Ad Meet Annie Female Domestic shorthair mix, 1 year old Our little red-headed Annie is as sweet as can be! There is no bigger love than Annie and she will make a darling companion for any family. She is fixed, vaccinated and microchipped. Look for Annie at www.pixieproject.org Annie is sponsored by: Meet Portobello Male 1 1/2 years old German Shepard Are you looking for a studious fellow with a handsome face and a taste for mushroom soup? I tolerate children quite well, but to be frank, I’m looking for more maturity in my life. Look for Portobello at pixieproject.org Portobello is sponsored by: 1427 NE Fremont St. • 503-953-8078 www.irvingtonveterinary.com Meet Meet Meet Meet Male Kitten, 2.8 lbs. Shorthair Female Beagle/ Dachshund mix 3 years old Male Kitten Shorthair Mix Female Adult, 7 lbs. Chihuahua, Wirehaired Mix Whiff My name is Whiff and I am quite the cute grey and white kitten. I’m right around 5 months old. When my siblings and I were brought in from the cold we were about 3 months old. Look for Whiff at multcopets.org #560948 Whiff is sponsored by: Kiki Hi I’m Kiki and adorable as can be. I just moved here from Hawaii and loving all the trees and leaves and grass! I’ve made a lot of cat and dog friends already! Hope to see you soon! YIPPY Look for Kiki at www.pixieproject.org Kiki is sponsored by: Doozey elsa Doozey is an adventurous explorer and enjoys his play time and nap time. Enjoys tummy rubs and is super friendly. He eats both wet and dry kitten food. He has good litter box manners. Find Doozey at www.catadoptionteam.org Doozey is sponsored by: Elsa is guaranteed to melt the coldest of hearts. She loves to be wherever you are. Ready to hunker down with some hot tea and movies? She’ll be curled up by your side the whole time! Look for Elsa at www.multcopets.org # 563855 Elsa is sponsored by: 3565 NE Sandy Blvd. • 503- 234-9229 www.hollywoodpet.com 4039 N. Mississippi Ave. #104. (503)-249-1432 • saltysdogshop.com Place your ad here to sponsor pet adoptions! COVERING NORTH/NORTHEAST METRO PORTLAND WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO contact Larry Peters at the Hollywood Star News 503-282-9392 [email protected] Calendar DECEMBER 2014 22 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS DECEMBER 2014 The Star Calendar is posted online every month. Check out our website at: www.star-news.info. Events are listed in the order in which they will take place, followed by ongoing and upcoming events. To be considered for inclusion, entries must be submitted by e-mail to [email protected] by the 15th of the prior month. If possible, follow the format used in the calendar. ‘Giving Tree’ for kids, seniors Create a Twirly Whirly Dec. 1-15. The Hollywood Boosters are receiving unwrapped children’s gifts for the Albertina Kerr Giving Tree, and wrapped gifts for seniors for the Hollywood Senior Center Giving Tree. Information: Arlene Halvorson (503) 252-0320. Deliver children’s gifts before Dec. 15 and seniors’ gifts by Dec.17 to the Postal Station or Jan And…at 42nd Street Station, 2000 N.E. 42nd Ave. Dec. 6. 1-3 p.m. Kids and parents can create a simple Twirly Whirly with wire, beads and found objects, assembled with needle-nose pliers, wire cutters, hammers and anvils. Space is first come, first served. (503) 988-5386. Gregory Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Insulate attic to cut heat loss Dec. 6. 1-4 p.m. Do-it-yourself insulation workshop with Community Energy Project. Information for a flat attic, including safety, air sealing, baffling, blown-in insulation and incentives to help pay for your project. Free. Registration required: www.communityenergyproject.org or (503) 284-6827 ext. 106. Northeast Portland Tool Library at Salt & Light Lutheran Church, 5431 N.E. 20th Ave. Arts guild shows work Dec. 1. 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Portland Fine Arts Guild, with the Hollywood Boosters, presents a variety of works Monday through Saturday until Dec. 27. 42nd Street Station, 2000 N.E. 42nd Ave. Free help offered veterans Program to aid church piano fund Dec. 1. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continues Mondays. Hourly appointments offered with a Veterans’ Service Officer to help armed forces veterans navigate information about benefits. Registration required: (503) 988-8387. Free. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Souvenir: A Cully Little Niche, a holiday pop-up shop, features art and handmade gifts from the community. Shops seek pet food donations Dec. 1-24. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends; until 5 p.m. Dec. 24. Donate cat and dog food at two North Portland shops for the volunteer Newberg Animal Shelter. www.bowlfulofheart.org. Fang & Feather, Kenton Neighborhood Pet Supply, 1926 N. Kilpatrick St., and Salty’s Dog & Cat Shop, 4039 N. Mississippi Ave. Cully shop exhibits local art Dec. 1-24. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. A holiday pop-up shop, “Souvenir: A Cully Little Niche,” open daily featuring art and handmade gifts from the community, organized by Mary Tapogna, Janet Julian, Juanita and Carye Bye. www. facebook.com/Souvenirholiday. With own entry next to Rocket Pizza, 4953 N.E. 42nd Ave. L’Arche sells holiday trees Dec. 1. 1-7 p.m. L’Arche, which creates home and community for people with intellectual disabilities, sells holiday trees to support the local program. Hours to Dec. 21: 1-7 p.m. Monday to Thursday; noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. www.larche-portland.org. Grocery Outlet parking lot, Northeast 44th Avenue and Hancock St. Guardino shows ‘Little Things’ Dec. 2. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 14th annual “Little Things” show of small works by 48 artists: paintings, clay, fused glass, encaustic, metal, wood, photography, fiber art. Continues to Dec. 28. Hours: Tuesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.guardinogallery.com. Guardino Gallery, 2939 N.E. Alberta St. Musician plans holiday program Dec. 2. Noon. Judy Dwyer, Oregon coast pianist and singer, will perform holiday songs, and singing along is encouraged. Free. Sign-up: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Teens to make holiday cards Dec. 2. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Teens in grades 6-12 can create one-of-a-kind cards and boxes with colorful papers, ribbons and sparkles. First come, first served. (503) 9885370. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. Class to prevent lead exposure Dec. 2. 6-7:30 p.m. Learn how to prevent lead exposure, especially in housing older than 1978. Qualified participants receive a kit of safety and testing supplies. Free. Register: www.communityenergyproject.org or call (503) 284-6827 ext. 108. Community Energy Project, 422 N.E. Alberta St. Library offers teen lounge Dec. 3 and 10. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Teens in grades 6-12 can use library computers, get homework help and listen to music in teen lounge and homework center. Free. (503) 988-5394. North Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. Improve reading with a dog Kenton to light holiday tree Dec. 4 and 18. 3:30-5:30 p.m. both days. Kids can Read to the Dogs, with a therapy dog from Pet Partners, to improve reading skills and make a new friend. Registration required: (503) 988-5362. Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. Dec. 5. 6-8 p.m. Kenton community tree lighting event with Santa Claus, live music, hot cocoa and cider. Paul Bunyan Plaza, North Denver and Interstate Avenues. Actor to present Dickens tale Dec. 4. 5:30-6:30 p.m. catered reception. 7-9 p.m. “A Christmas Carol in Prose” presented in dramatic style by Rickie Birran of Man of Words Theatre Company, using Charles Dickens’ touring script. Sculpture by Dan Chen enhances the story. Free. RSVP for limited seating: [email protected] or call Linda Church (503) 4936370. www.cu-portland.edu/academics/library-events. George R. White Library and Learning Center, Concordia University, 2811 N.E. Holman St. Band to recreate ‘White Album’ Dec. 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Seventh annual “White Album Christmas” starring Wanderlust Circus and the Nowhere Band performing the entire White Album of The Beatles. Tickets $28 advance, $33 at door, $40 premium seating. www.albertarosetheatre.com Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St. Critic reveals favorite film Jupiter slates artist reception Dec. 5. 6-8 p.m. Reception for artist Rio Wrenn whose work, “To the Core,” remains on display through Jan. 20, 2015. New Deal Distillery and Merry Meat Pie Co. provide refreshments. www.galleryatthejupiter.com. (503) 2308010. Gallery @ The Jupiter Hotel, 800 E. Burnside St. Camp Cactus plans benefit sale Dec. 5. 6-9 p.m. Artists’ reception and preview for holiday sale, featuring the work of more than 20 local artists. Sale continues 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7. A portion of all sales benefit the Oregon Food Bank. www.campcactus. blogspot.com. (503) 347-2319. Camp Cactus on Northeast Brazee Street, between 44th and 45th avenues. Farmers Market to display foods Dec. 6 and 20. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for produce, meat, fish and other food products on first and third Saturdays of each winter month. www.hollywoodfarmersmarket.org. Hollywood Farmers Market, Northeast 44th Avenue and Hancock Street. Art sale set at da Vinci school Dec. 4. 7:30 p.m. Erik Henriksen of Portland Mercury will introduce the under-rated “Cronos” (1993), the film debut of director Guillermo del Toro. The story: a mysterious device designed to provide its owner with eternal life resurfaces after 400 years. First in a series of four local critics’ film choices. Tickets: $8. www.hollywoodtheatre.org/critics-choice-film-series/. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Dec. 6. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7. Tenth annual da Vinci Arts Fair featuring more than 70 juried artists showcasing ceramics, clocks, clothing, sculpture, paintings, photos, soaps, wearable art. Also live music, hands-on art activities, a cafe and student artwork for sale. Admission free. www.pps.k.12.or.us/schools/davinci. da Vinci Arts Middle School, 2508 N.E. Everett St. Providence plans Trees Festival Dec. 6. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dec. 7. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ScanFair Holiday Festival and Market with more than 60 vendors with foods, clothing and crafts of Scandinavia. Traditional Nordic music and dance. Photos with Joulupukki, the Finnish Santa. Tickets: $7 general; $6 seniors and students; $15 family of two adults, two children. Children under 12 free. Exhibit Hall at Memorial Coliseum, 300 N. Winning Way. Dec. 5. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dec. 6. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Providence Festival of Trees decorated by local designers. Also mini-trees, wreaths, other holiday items. Decorate cookies, visit the Teddy Bear Hospital. Benefits programs and services for vulnerable people in the metro area. Tickets at box office: $6 general; $5 seniors; $4 kids 3-12, free 2 and younger. Hall A at Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Spirituality shop plans fair Dec. 5 & 6. 1-8 p.m. Dec. 7, 1-5 p.m. “Got Love? Fair,” features discounts from healers and vendors, with a surprise for children. (503) 740-0881. As You Wish Spirituality Shop, 6063 N.E. Glisan St. ScanFair to showcase culture Learn more about your iPad Dec. 6 and 13. 1-3 p.m. Bring your iPad fully charged to learn how to navigate the App Store, read books, take photos, share photos and more. Registration required in the library or (503) 988-5234 Hollywood library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. Dec. 6. 4:30 p.m. A 90-minute musical program, “Key to Community: Central Lutheran Piano Fundraiser,” will feature Sneakin’ Out, a local acoustic band; Satori Men’s Chorus for Peace and the Journey Catholic Community Choir. Free-will offering will begin a fund for a grand piano to be used by many musicians and musical groups who rent, rehearse and perform at the church. (503) 2842331. Central Lutheran Church, 1820 N.E. 21st Ave. Alberta Street sets tree lighting Dec. 6. 4:30 p.m. Third annual Alberta Street Living Tree Lighting, with former Mayor Sam Adams flipping the switch. Visit with Santa, eat cookies and hear music by Maverick Main Stage Productions. Free. Information: www. albertamainst.org. Alberta Central Courtyard, Northeast 18th Avenue and Alberta Street. School slates Winter Bazaar Dec. 7. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 80 local artisans participate in the Laurelhurst Winter Bazaar. Baked goods, hot food and prizes are available, too. Information: pambot@ gmail.com. Laurelhurst School, 840 N.E. 41st Ave. Bells, choir to present carols Dec. 7. 1 p.m. A Celebration of Carols will be presented by the Westminster Concert Bells and the Chancel Choir. A free-will offering will benefit the church’s music fund. (503) 287-1289. www.westprespdx.org. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1624 N.E. Hancock St. Concordia to salute artists Dec. 7. 2-4 p.m. A catered reception to meet artists exhibiting many works including glass, ceramic and paintings in “A Salute to Oregon Artists!” Hours: 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday to Thursday; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; noon to 1 a.m. Sunday. www.cuportland.edu/academics/libraries. Free. George R. White Library at Concordia University, 2811 N.E. Holman St. Brass, bells, song in concert Dec. 7. 3 p.m. A holiday concert of sacred and secular music with Rose City Brass Ensemble, Grace Notes, Wesley Bell Ringers, soloists, ensembles, organ and piano. Plus audience sing-a-long to The Twelve Days of Christmas. Free-will offering. (503) 281-1229. Rose City Park United Methodist Church, 5830 N.E. Alameda. Learn to cut drafts in home Dec. 7. 3-5 p.m. A weatherization workshop will teach how to stop drafts in your home to save energy and increase comfort. Renters also welcome. Qualified participants receive a kit of supplies. Free. Register: www. communityenergyproject.org or (503) 284-6827 ext. 108. Community Energy Project, 422 N.E. Alberta St. Helen Mirren film slated Dec. 8. 11:30 a.m. View film “The Hundred Foot Journey,” with Helen Mirren, Om Puri and Manish Dayal. A family leaves India for France and opens a restaurant across the road from Madame Mallory’s Michelin-starred restaurant. Free but $1 donation suggested. Information: (971) 2856939. North Portland Senior Services at Charles Jordan Community Center, 9009 N. Foss St. Hollywood seniors to hear songs Dec. 9. 11:15 a.m. to noon. The Grant High School Royal Blues Ensemble presents a program of choral music. Free. Registration required: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. DECEMBER 2014 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS Explore abstract painting and chamber music. Free-will offering. (503) 281-1229. Rose City Park United Methodist Church, 5830 N.E. Alameda. Dec. 9. 6-7:30 p.m. Explore abstract painting in an accessible workshop. No art experience required. Registration required in the library or call (503) 9885234. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. Christmas Eve services set Dec. 24. 5 p.m. Children’s service; 7 p.m. candlelight service; 10:30 p.m. candlelight service. (503) 281-1229. Rose City Park United Methodist Church, 5830 N.E. Alameda. Film focuses on Indian health care Dec. 9. 6-7:45 p.m. Jefferson High’s 14th annual Multicultural Film Festival shows “Don’t Get Sick After June: American Indian Health Care.” Discussion follows. This year’s theme is “Defy the Inevitable! Harvest Beyond the Brim!” Free. (503) 988-5384. North Portland library. 512 N. Killingsworth St. Library plans Kwanzaa event The Got Love? Fair takes place December 5-7 at the As You Wish Spirituality Shop. (As You Wish Spirituality Shop) Stop drafts, conserve energy Dec. 9. 6-8 p.m. Community Energy Project offers a free weatherization workshop for stopping drafts in your home to save energy and increase comfort. Renters welcome. Qualified participants receive a kit of supplies. Free. Register: www.communityenergyproject.org or (503) 2846827 ext. 108. Peninsula Park Community Center, 700 N. Rosa Parks Way. Groundwork to raise funds Dec. 9. 6-9 p.m. Groundwork Portland, seeking environmental and social justice for all, meets for its fifth annual fund-raiser and social time. El Centro Milagro, 425 S.E. Sixth Ave. NE Village PDX to meet Dec. 10. 7-8:30 p.m. Northeast Village PDX plans a general meeting. Information: www.nevillagepdx.org. Rose City Park United Methodist Church, 5830 N.E. Alameda. Author, artist to meet readers Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Dec. 13. 2 p.m. Author Susan Blackaby and illustrator Carolyn Conahan share their new book, “The Twelve Days of Christmas in Oregon,” featuring the geography and animals of the state. After the reading, make an Oregon ornament to take home. Free. www.greenbeanbookspdx. com. Green Bean Books, 1600 N.E. Alberta St. Shaft comic to make debut Library plans cookie class Dec. 13. 3-4:30 p.m. Kids and teens can make three holiday cookies from one basic dough. Bake three at home and frost three pre-baked cookies to take home. Free. (503) 988-5370. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. Films, crafts focus on Borneo Dec. 11. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. John Lucas gives 45-minute guidance to operate your electronic device. Free. Appointments required: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Dec. 14. 1 p.m. A sale of crafts from Borneo forest dwellers. View short films about SAVE Rivers Network, a group opposing dam building in Borneo’s diverse rainforest, which threatens rivers and the culture of people. Borneoproject.org. (503) 380-1376. Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N. Mississippi Ave. Critic reveals favorite film Milagro sets Latin holiday fest Learn to run your device Dec. 11. 7:30 p.m. Marc Mohan, a film reviewer for The Oregonian, will introduce an under-rated film he likes, “Little Murders” (1971) a black comedy about a girl who brings her boyfriend home to meet her severely dysfunctional family. Directed by Alan Arkin with Elliott Gould, Donald Sutherland and Marcia Rodd. 35mm print. Second in a series of four local critics’ film choices. Tickets: $8. www.hollywoodtheatre.org/critics-choice-filmseries/. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. AARP offers driving class Dec. 12 and 19. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. AARP smart driving class; both sessions required. Update driving skills and knowledge of rules and hazards of the road. Fee: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Limited to 25 participants. Registration required: (503) 2888303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Pizza, film on agenda Dec. 12. 11:30 a.m. Pizza lunch for $2. At 1 p.m. see “The Hundred Foot Journey” with Helen Mirren, Orn Puri and Manish Dayal. A family leaves India for France, opening a restaurant across the road from Madame Mallory’s Michelin-starred restaurant. Free but $1 donation appreciated. To order lunch: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Imago to bring back ‘Frogz’ Dec. 12. 7 p.m. A theater production of “Frogz” returns with introverted frogs, inhabited paper bags, acrobatic worms, competitive penguins and lively accordions. Recommended for age 4 or older. Continues to Jan. 4. Tickets: $34.50 general; $29.50 seniors and youth; $17.50 children. Call (503) 231-9581 or TicketsWest (503) 224-8499 or Ticketswest . Check times and dates: www. imagotheatre.com. Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. Eighth Ave. Levy likes De Niro film Dec. 12. 7:30 p.m. Shawn Levy, KGW film reviewer, will introduce “Bang the Drum Slowly” (1973) with Robert De Niro, a catcher, and Michael Moriarty, a world-wise pitcher, who cope with the catcher’s terminal illness through a baseball season. Levy also releases his new book, “De Niro: A Life.” Third in a series of four local critics’ film choices. Tickets: $8. www.hollywoodtheatre.org/critics-choice-filmseries/. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Repair group to aid seniors Dec. 13. Noon-3 p.m. A Repair Cafe with Repair PDX, volunteers who fix small appliances, bikes, electronics and mend garments. Also a toy hospital for beloved items needing care or “repair a gift” items. www.repairpdx.org. Free. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 23 Dec. 14. 1-5 p.m. Stage performances at 2 and 4 p.m. A Latin American Christmas celebration reflecting upon the journey of Mary and Joseph seeking refuge. Theater, music, dance and crafts activities for children. Storytelling for those under age 5. Traditional foods for sale. Theater performance tickets available on first-come, first-served basis starting at 1 p.m. Free events but guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable donations for the Oregon Food Bank. www.milagro.org. (503) 236-7253. El Zocalo at Milagro, 537 S.E. Stark St. Holladay Park church plans dinner Dec. 14. 6 p.m. A Christmas dinner theater with music, a children’s play and an evening of entertainment. Free but donations accepted. Please make reservations: [email protected] or call (503) 287-1238. Holladay Park Church of God, 2120 N.E. Tillamook St. Seniors set for games, goodies Dec. 15. 2-4:30 p.m. An afternoon of games, goodies and music to celebrate the holiday season. Free but please register: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Diners to aid Alberta non-profit Dec. 15. 3-9 p.m. Dine at Tin Shed to benefit Alberta Main Street, a volunteer, non-profit organization. Information: www.albertamainst.org. Fifteen percent of evening’s proceeds will be donated by Tin Shed, 1438 N.E. Alberta St. Film recounts early studio Dec. 15. 7 p.m. Premiere of “The Thanhouser Studio and the Birth of American Cinema,” a documentary by Portland filmmaker Ned Thanhouser, grandson of the studio founder. The 50-minute film, about a pioneering motion picture studio, recounts the birth of American cinema at the turn of the 20th century. Tickets: $8 general, $6 seniors, students with ID and children 12 and under. Purchase online: http://hollywoodtheatre.org/ thanhouser-studio/. Information: www.thanhouser.org. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Learn to make sugar-free treats Dec. 16. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn to make delicious, sugar-free holiday treats with Mara Woloshin of Care Oregon. Tastings and recipes provided. Free but class limited to 12 people. Register: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Seniors to sing along with Tammy Dec. 16. Noon. Tammy and Troupe will perform holiday tunes, including a sing-a-long for the audience. Free but call to sign-up: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Dec. 16. 7:30 p.m. Release party for Shaft #1 comic, written by David Walker with cover artists Mike Oeming and Matt Haley. Price $4. Writer and artists will autograph copies after a showing of the 1972 film “Shaft’s Big Score.” Tickets: $8 general, $6 seniors and students. hollywoodtheatre.org. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Critic likes ‘The Tenant’ Dec. 17. 7:30 p.m. Andy Kryza, a Willamette Week film reviewer, will introduce “The Tenant” (1976), directed by Roman Polanski. It’s a psychological horror film about a man who rents a Paris apartment and finds himself drawn down a rabbit hole of dangerous paranoia. Fourth in a series of four under-rated films introduced by local critics. Tickets $8. www.hollywoodtheatre.org/critics-choice-filmseries/. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Dancer to join story time Dec. 19. 4-5 p.m. Join a librarian and an Oregon Ballet Theatre teaching artist to read books about winter. Watch stories come alive through dance and movement with a real ballerina. Seating is first come, first served. Free. (503) 988-5386. Gregory Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Bach oratorio on choir program Dec. 19. 7:30 p.m. The Bach Cantata Choir will present a Baroque Holiday Concert featuring parts of J.S. Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio” and M.A. Charpentier’s “Midnight Mass,” based on French Christmas carols. Tickets: $25 general and $20 seniors/students at www. brownpapertickets.com. Rose City Park Presbyterian Church, 1907 N.E. 45th Ave. Sing-a-long ‘Messiah’ slated Dec. 19. 8 p.m. A Sing-Along Messiah, with music provided, directed by Jim Boehner and accompanied by organist Laurie Chinn. Supported by Twietmeyer Properties. Piano students of Michael Harrison will perform at 7 p.m. Salvation Army bell ringers will accept contributions. Event free. (503) 284-2331. Central Lutheran Church, 1820 N.E. 21st Ave. Labyrinth, healing service set Dec. 20. 4-5:45 p.m. A candlelight labyrinth in the second-floor Great Hall. At 5:30 p.m., a healing and wholeness service, with music in the Taize tradition, in the sanctuary. www.westprespdx.org. (503) 287-1289. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1624 N.E. Hancock St. Young violinist to perform Dec. 21. 3 p.m. Byron Fulop Laing, 17, co-concertmaster of the Portland Youth Philharmonic, will present a program of solo Dec. 27. 1-2 p.m. Celebrate Kwanzaa, a time of family, community and culture, with a focus on “Ujima,” collective work and responsibility. Free. (503) 988-5394. North Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. ONGOING Tai chi promotes balance Dec. 1 and 3. 10-11 a.m. Continues Mondays and Wednesdays to Dec. 17. Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance for seniors. Free but donations appreciated. Information: (503) 288-8303. Bridge Meadows, 8502 N. Wayland Ave. Exercise eases arthritis Dec. 2 and 4. 11 a.m. to noon. Continues Tuesdays and Thursdays. Arthritis exercise program promotes joint flexibility, muscle strength, endurance and coordination. Free. Register: (503) 288-8303. Class at Leaven Community Center of Salt & Light Lutheran Church, 5431 N.E. 20th Ave. Practice English at library Dec. 2. 6-7:30 p.m. Continues Tuesdays. Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. Free. (503) 988-5394. North Portland library, 512 N. Killlingsworth St. Bingo games set weekly Dec. 3. 9 a.m. to noon. Continues Wednesdays. Bingo. Free but donations appreciated. Information: (971) 285-6939. Trenton Terrace Community Room, 4720 N. Trenton St. Tremor support groups meet Dec. 8. 6-8:30 p.m. An Essential Tremor Support Group meets the second Monday of each month in Room HCC-8. Dec. 10. 2-4 p.m. An Essential Tremor Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month in Room HCC-2/3 Information: Stephen Loaiza (503) 260-1577 or [email protected]. Providence Portland Medical Center, 4805 N.E. Glisan St. UPCOMING Walk a labyrinth for peace Jan. 1. noon to 3 p.m. A labyrinth walk for peace, with two labyrinths available for meditative walking. Information available about labyrinths and selected resources for peacemakers. Suggested donation of $10 will help support musical accompaniment. (503) 287-0418. Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, 1535 N.E. 17th Ave. Stage set for comedy troupe Jan. 23. 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays to Feb. 7. Oregon Children’s Theatre’s Young Professionals Company present Impulse! an improvisational comedy troupe. Tickets $10 advance, $12 at door. Box office: www.octc.org or (503) 228-9571. Young Professional studio, 1939 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Tickets on sale for Doug Seegers Feb. 21, 2015. 7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. show begins with Doug Seegers, whose debut album, “Going Down to the River,” showcases the music he’s been making on Nashville streets. Tickets from TicketFly.com: $12.50 advance, $15 day of show. 21 and over. (503) 288-3895. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave. — Janet Goetze 24 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS Sweep up leaves, prevent street flooding The Portland Bureau of Transportation is urging residents to keep streets and storm drains clear of leaves to prevent slippery conditions and street flooding. Residents can sweep up leaves as they fall and place them in yard debris roll carts for collection and composting, said Diane Dulken, a bureau spokeswoman. The Transportation Bureau offers a leaf pickup service in 30 designated districts in neighborhoods with high concentrations of street trees. These districts need a higher level of service than regular street cleaning can provide. Some districts have pickup on one day for a $15 fee and others have two days for a $30 fee. The bureau composts all leaves picked up in the collection program at its Sunderland Recycling Facility. Last year, the bureau picked up 12,681 cubic yards of leaves, turning them into 2,536 cubic yards of compost with zero waste, Dulken said. A cubic yard is about the amount that will fill a small pickup truck. Residents with questions may call 503865-LEAF (5323). Information is at www. Portlandoregon.gov/leafday. . Director seeks funds for theater site How, asked director Kim Bogus, do you fit Portland’s 150 theater companies into the city’s 10 theater venues? Well, you don’t, said Bogus of JANE, a theater company. That means some artists have parts in plays but no stage on which to perform. Bogus and JANE took up the challenge of a space void. They found a good warehouse to make into a venue with two stages, two rehearsal rooms, a classroom, a scene shop and a costume shop. And, Bogus said, it is 10 minutes from downtown. A challenge is the price: $2.5 million. A few months ago, Bogus and friends launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise the money and buy the building outright. The site: www.indiegogo.com/projects/ set-the-scene-building-fund. WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS DECEMBER 2014 HSTAR BRIEFS The Street Seat ‘A Dialogue’ by a team from Scott|Edwards Architecture including Ali Karlen, Ryan Yoshida, Jesse Graden, Brian Morris, James Lee, Sarah Cantine, Joe Broder, Andrew Stohner, and Chris Olenyik is sited in front of Vita Café, 3023 N.E. Alberta St. The building would offer a permanent, full time, affordable live performance venue for some of the homeless theater groups, Bogus said. If 500,000 people donate just $5, the cash will be in hand. And all that’s lost is one morning latte, Bogus said. Grants given for local business growth Venture Portland, a non-profit aimed at growing local businesses and connecting neighborhoods, has awarded $47,000 to fund 16 projects in neighborhood business districts during fall and winter. Several of the grants will support projects in North and Northeast Portland that are aimed at boosting economic growth. “Our neighborhood small businesses are the backbone of Portland’s economy,” said Commissioner Nick Fish, the City Council liaison to Venture Portland, which also includes local business people and other community stakeholders. “There is no better time than during the holiday season to support our small business community by shopping local,” Fish said. A grants committee evaluated competitive NTER E C E R A C LTH A E H L A T O IVE T A N R E YOUR T T L L&A A N O I T I D A TR submissions to make funding decisions. Economic development grants focus on creating or retaining jobs, growing business revenue and creating new businesses. Benchmark grants focus on tactical achievements to build strong, vibrant and financially stable business districts. The Beaumont business area received funding for the Fremont Holiday Fest and the Golden Ticket promotion for shopping locally. Historic Mississippi Avenue gained a grant for the “What’s on Your Wish List?” holiday campaign. Kenton has a grant for its Winter Festival and the Wooden Nickel shop local promotion. A shop local holiday campaign and bazaar, “Illuminating the Soul of Portland,” went to North/ Northeast businesses. Venture Portland awarded $87,450 to fund 45 projects in 31 business districts during the 2013-14 fiscal year, according to a news release. The grants leveraged an additional $289,161 in private investment, a more than 3-to-1 match. Alberta gains two new ‘Street Seats’ Alberta Street has two new, specially designed “street seats” in front of the Tin Shed, 1438 N.E. Alberta St., and Vita Café, 3023 N.E. Alberta St. The seats came from a juried competition organized by the Portland chapter of the American Institute of Architects and its non-profit Center for Architecture. Designers were asked to create healthy, social and playful structures with the theme “Active Streets.” The competition was in line with a Street Seats program inaugurated two years ago by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. It permits businesses and non-profit organizations to convert on-street parking spots into other public uses, such as cafe seating or miniature parks. The seats were created and spent the month of October in front of the Center for Architecture. Then they went to Alberta Main Street (AMS), which advances efforts to create a vibrant, equitable and sustainable commercial district for residents and visitors. “We were elated to receive such a generous donation,” said Sara Wittenberg, AMS executive director. “At our community visioning session four years ago, and in all our subsequent community surveys, public space has been a constant request.” “The Street Seats are so unique, they will naturally build a stronger sense of place on Alberta Street,” said Michelle Ruber, co-chair of the AMS design committee. The seat in front of Tin Shed is titled “Log Dam.” It was designed by the team of Nick Byers, Collin Janke and Dan Petrescu of Henneby Eddy Architects. The seat in front of Vita Café is “Dialogue” by a team from Scott Edwards Architecture. The team included Ali Karlen, Ryan Yoshida, Jesse Graden, Brian Morris, James Lee, Sarah Cantine, Joe Broder, Andrew Stohner and Chris Olenyik Getting the seats to Alberta demonstrated community cooperation. A week-long social media effort generated funds to pay the moving costs. Volunteers stepped up to disassemble, transport and reinstall the seats, with the Transportation Bureu navigating permits and logistics. – Janet Goetze DECEMBER 2014 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS HOLLYWOOD FARMERS MARKET Support SNAP recipients in the Give!Guide this season THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 25 The True Measure of Success is Customer Satisfaction! Committed to excellent service and the achievement of YOUR goals! If you or someone you know would like a refreshing & enthusiastic approach to real estate, please contact me. 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For many families, that extra $5 a week is what makes it possible for them to shop at the HFM rather than at a grocery store. Since 2010, this program has matched over $46,000 to thousands of SNAP customers at the HFM, and many other farmers markets have started similar programs. This year, our matching program is a featured charity in the Willamette Week Give!Guide. This is part of a cooperative effort between nine farmers markets throughout the Portland metro area, called the Farmers Market Fund (www. farmersmarketfund.org). Funds raised in the Give!Guide will be shared among SNAP matching programs at all the participating farmers markets, another step toward making these programs institutional and permanent. Why support the Farmers Market Fund? Here are some quotes from SNAP match recipients: “I have a chronic health condition, so fresh veggies and fruits help to give me a better quality of life. The only way I can afford fresh is through this program.” “This program is actually helping my kids grow! They have eaten more fruit this summer than ever before.” “I feel much more connected to the community and to the food I eat when I buy fresh and local from the farmers market. Thank you!” Processed food does not have to be the only option for families on food stamps. Please consider supporting the Farmers Market Fund to ensure all Oregonians have access to healthy, fresh, local produce. The Hollywood Farmers Market is located on Northeast Hancock Street between 44th and 45th avenues, one block south of Sandy Boulevard. It is open every Saturday from April through Thanksgiving and the first and third Saturdays of the month from December through March. Market hours are 8 a.m.-1 p.m. from April to September and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. from October to April. Dogs are welcome in the Market after 10 a.m. For more information, visit hollywoodfarmersmarket.org. The Lloyd Farmers Market is located under the gazebo in the Oregon Square Courtyard on Northeast Holladay Street between Northeast 7th and 9th avenues. It is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The market will be closed December 23 and December 30 for the holidays. For more information, visit www. lloydfarmersmarket.com. Tie’s One HOur Dry Cleaning 4300 n.e. sandy 503-249-0186 10% OFF Custom Tailoring & alterations Incoming Orders With this coupon • Exp.12/31/14 20% OFF Dry Cleaning Incoming Orders With this coupon • Exp.12/31/14 20% OFF ★ Expires 12/31/14 ★ The Hollywood Farmers MArket provides an additional $5 in matching funds to encourage healthy eating for SNAP customers. 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SHOP LOCAL. LOVE LOCAL. 26 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS Mimosa Studios celebrates 13 years on Alberta Street Mimosa Studios, where people of all ages can paint their own pottery, has celebrated 13 years on Alberta Street. Owner Austin Raglione opened the shop as the Alberta Arts District was emerging in 2001 and her goal was to welcome everyone to experience the fun in pottery painting. She began building community partnerships, inviting neighborhood children to paint free tiles which now hang in two large panels outside the shop’s facade at 1718 N.E. Alberta St. Through Mimosa, Raglione also has donated numerous projects for the community and non-profit organizations, in prisons, homeless shelters and drug treatment centers as well as neighborhood schools. During birthday celebrations in November, a customer received a $25 gift certificate for guessing the number closest to the correct number of pots painted at Mimosa Studios in the past 13 years. The correct number, Raglione estimated, is 71,684. “Our success is due to the loyalty of our customers, who love the cozy feel of the place and relish the fun and relaxation of painting ceramics,” Raglione said. “There is a strong sense of community here and everyone is welcomed and appreciated.” Before opening the shop, Raglione spent 22 years working in City Hall and the Portland Police bureau. Today, she enjoys promoting a neighborhood business that attracts people from all over the city. “I especially love helping put baby hand and foot prints on cherished family gifts,” she said. “They bring so much joy to moms, dads and grandparents. Not to mention the little paw prints we do for pet owners.” New director named for Lloyd organization Go Lloyd, formerly known as Lloyd District Transportation Management Association, will have a new executive director, Owen Ronchelli, in 2015 as Rick Williams moves toward retirement on December 31. Since 1994, Williams has led the Lloyd organization that fosters public-private partnerships with employers, developers, building owners and public agencies. The goal is to establish policies, programs and services that address local transportation and economic development issues. Ronchelli has been the organization’s program director for 16 years. “The Lloyd District is poised for major changes, with both new and redeveloped properties, a growing list of events and activities throughout the year, and a burgeoning residential population,” said Ronchelli. “I’m excited to lead Go Lloyd as we expand our offerings to residents, extend our reach to new and existing businesses, and grow our own organization’s name recognition among the people we serve.” Alan Huston, chairman of the Go Lloyd board of directors, said Ronchelli is uniquely qualified to lead the organization. “We are excited to begin working with Owen and the Go Lloyd staff as we move the organization forward,” Huston said. Doctor practices ‘functional medicine’ Dr. Jerome Craig, a chiropractic WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS H DECEMBER 2014 STAR BUSINESS NEWS Mimosa Studios recently celebrated 13 years in business. This photo shows Mimosa staff at an Alberta Street Fair. (left to right): Kyle Chown, son of Mimosa founder Austin Raglione; Gabriella Raglione, Austin’s daughter and seasonal assistant during college breaks; longest-serving employee (she started when she was nine years old) Allison Chown; and Austin Raglione. (Mimosa Studios) physician and functional medicine practitioner, has opened a practice he describes as emphasizing a science-based system of holistic diagnosis and treatment. His Beaumont district office is in the Fremont Commons building, 4605 N.E. Fremont St. He will begin the holiday season with a presentation on weight-loss strategies at 6:15 p.m. December 11 in his new office. He expects to address other topics in December and into the new year, such as detoxification, digestive health and fighting fatigue. His specialties, he said, include treating digestive dysfunction, metabolic disorders and fatigue. “I spend considerable time listening to my patients’ histories and looking at the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that influence their health,” Craig said. “This is a patient-centered approach where I look beyond a collection of seemingly isolated symptoms. I need to know where a patient is coming from before charting a course of treatment and guiding them towards lifestyle choices that will improve their health and vitality.” Craig has more information about functional medicine on his website: www. drjeromecraig.com. His office number is (503) 708-1314. Clinic director writes guide for fertility Liz Richards, the director of Blossom Clinic, has written an e-book, “Nourishing Fertility: An A-to-Z Guide,” based on her experience as a fertility acupuncturist. She is currently offering the guide for free on the Internet, although she expects to charge in the future. She has organized the book in alphabetical sections, Richards said, so that readers can take in small segments each day and reflect upon what they have read. She also has included links for additional reading. “It is really important to me when working with my patients that people are not overwhelmed with too much information all at once,” she said. Patients often have been encouraged to take active approaches to infertility with books or blog posts using such words as “conquering,” “fighting,” “chasing” and “challenge,” Richards said. They may go on certain diets or scour the internet for an herb that will “fix” everything, she said. She prefers to encourage them toward nurturing and connection, she said. “And please, if it overwhelms you,” Richards said, “take a few days or longer to reflect on each section.” The clinic is at 3531 N.E. 15th Ave. The guide is available to download at www. blossomclinic.net/2014/07/31/nourishingfertility-z-guide-coming-soon/. Windermere Stellar revamps Northeast Portland office The Northeast Portland office of Windermere Stellar real estate, 825 N.E. Multnomah St., has been remodeled with eco-friendly applications and a new storefront design The reception area has sophisticated, mid-century influences and dramatic globe light fixtures by David Trubridge, said Erica Ogle, the company’s project lead who worked with designer Suzy Olsen. The general contractor was Commercial Contractors Inc. Wall paneling was made by a Portland company, Paper Paint Press. A white board in the new conference room was made from a wallpaper system that integrates digital projection. Carpet planks were made from recycled nylon. A new kitchen, dubbed the cafe, incorporates local Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. lighting, sustainable cork floors and an island where brokers can pull up a chair to catch a breath during a busy day. An enclosed telephone booth for private conversations has a large telephone graphic on the door. The lighting was selected to reduce energy use and the furniture was made to last, said Ogle. Donation to aid Kinship House services Kinship House has received a $2,000 donation from the Windermere Stellar real estate branch in Northeast Portland to support the complex needs of foster children, their families and guardians. Kinship House, also in Northeast Portland, provides counseling and therapy services for individuals and families. For children, these may include art and play therapy which helps them improve skills for daily living and prepare for permanent placement with parents or care-givers. Real estate associates at Windermere Stellar, with an office at 825 N.E. Multnomah St., donate a portion of each commission to the Windermere Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports programs for low-income children and families in the metropolitan area and north Oregon coast. Albina bank gains federal award The Albina Community Bank has received a federal $170,000 Bank Enterprise Award for its community development work in local neighborhoods. The funds came from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. Albina is one of 11 commercial banks on the West Coast and the only Northwest commercial bank to gain the award this year. The award recognizes Albina’s qualified activities in Portland’s census tracts where at least 30 percent of the population lives at or below the national poverty level and where the unemployment rate is 1.5 times above the national average, said Cheryl L. Cebula, the bank president and chief executive officer. The cash award, Cebula said, will further expand the bank’s capital and lending ability. “As a bank that was founded to support our local neighborhoods,” she said, “we continue to do everything we can to help Stacey Puppo (left), Windermere Stellar Broker and Windermere Foundation Representative; Heather Jeffries (center), Kinship House Executive Director and Allison Johnson (right), Winderemre Stellar Broker and Windermere Foundation Representative. (Windermere) DECEMBER 2014 inspire job creation and extend financial opportunity in the neighborhoods that need it the most.” Since 2000, Cebula said, Albina has received more than $5.6 million in Bank Enterprise Awards. This reflects the bank’s dedication to supporting community and economic development initiatives, she said. Albina Community Bank is a fullservice, independent commercial bank that is locally managed and operated out of five Portland offices in North and Northeast Portland and the Pearl District. The website is www.albinabank.com. Take a stand at these new office desks Tired of sitting at work all day? Ikea has a new desk to help you stand. The height of the Bekant desk with an electric underframe will change with the touch of a button, said Karen Haas, Ikea U.S. sales leader for work space. “This allows you to change your work position as often as you like, keeping your body active,” Haas said. The designers of the Bekant series, Karl Malmvall and Eva Lilja Lowenhielm, said their goal was to make flexible desk combinations that encourage collaborations, meetings and creativity. The desks come in different sizes and shapes, the designers said, enabling people to use one alone or to combine them to suit individual needs. They can be added onto or changed, and they have been tested and approved for professional use so they can be used in all types of offices, the designers said. The new products offer different tabletop and leg options for varying combinations. They have rounded corners for safety; durable finishes to resist stains, scratches and scuffs; built-in cable management and attachable or free-standing screens that can be notice boards. Alameda Cafe reopens with new chef The Alameda Cafe, a part of the Beaumont neighborhood for more than 30 years, has reopened with new owner, new menu and a new look at 4641 N.E. Fremont St. Chef Cameron Addy, formerly chef de cuisine of Ava Gene’s and former owner of belly, began serving dinner in early November from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Brunch, he said, will return on December 6. Breakfast and lunch will be added in 2015. The dinner menu ranges from barley risotto with creamed leeks and chanterelles to pork chop with pumpkin puree and pear mustard. At 7 p.m. the chef will feature a special dish that is best served immediately. It will be available until it’s gone. The cafe serves a range of wines, local draft beer and selected ciders. The cocktail menu shows creative Law Office of Iayesha Smith Smart, practical, effective representation of individuals and small businesses in employment issues. Iayesha Smith NE resident since 2008 503.715.5100 • [email protected] www.ismith-law.com WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS H THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 27 STAR BUSINESS NEWS Windermere Stellar recently completed a full remodel of its Northeast Portland office located in the Lloyd Tower building. (Windermere) combinations, including a drink called “The Avenue on Fremont.” Earth-Centric closes shop, online outlets Earth-Centric LLC, a shop that offered compostable and biodegradable food service products for seven years, closed its doors on November 14, said general manager Tom Smith. The shop’s sales growth has been repressed this year, he said, “Due to the current economy, local decisions regarding repurposing of compostable products and competition with our suppliers in the retail market.” Earth-Centric, at 7126 N.E. Sandy Blvd., had been one of the few storefronts providing its specialized food dishes and containers. It also had an online e-commerce store and an eBay store, which also closed. “We wish to thank all of you, our loyal customers, for your continued interest and support,” Smith said. He suggested that those wishing to purchase other compostable products may try these online suppliers: Trellis Earth Products www.trellisearth. com/; Bamboo Studio http://shop. ecobambooware.com/; World Centric http://worldcentric.org/compostables; Eco Products http://www.ecoproducts. com/products.html; Excellent Packaging http://biomasspackagingstore.com/. Grocery Getter delivers food to the door Michael Freeston, a 10-year veteran of the organic produce industry in Oregon, started Grocery Getter Organic in 2013 to deliver fresh produce and other natural foods to homes and businesses. Grocery Getter operates year round, with a priority on fruits and vegetables Accepting New Patients: infants, toddlers, children and adolescents. 3839 NE Tillamook St Phone: 503-288-5891 www.hcdpdx.com [email protected] Krista V Badger DDS Sheena Kansal DDS from local farmers, Freeston said. He started the delivery business as a labor of love and to fulfill a dream. “When I really had to think about what I wanted to do with my life,” Freeston said, “I knew it had to be produce.” With three employees, he runs the business from a small warehouse at 7201 N.E. Glisan St. “I believe that eating healthy food is the key to living a healthy life,” Freeston said. “It seems simple, but not everyone does it, so we want to make it easy. We’ll bring it right to you.” In addition to produce, the company delivers meats, condiments and other specialty foods, some of which are available only through the company website: www. ggetter.com. Customers also may order fish, which comes from Flying Fish Co. New physician joins Wellness Center Dr. Suzanne Salhab, a primary care physician, has joined The Wellness Center PDX, 1359 N.E. 35th Ave. near Sandy Boulevard. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She is accepting new patients, including those on Medicare and most other insurance. The Wellness Center PDX was started about three years ago by Dr. Mark Gabriel, a doctor of chiropractic. The center also offers massage therapy by licensed professionals. The center website is www. thewellnesscenterpdx.org. Steps outlined for spa refunds Willow Light began Spa Willamina 13 years ago, but she was forced to close the business on Northeast 43rd Avenue in August, 2013, after discovering that her accountant had embezzled money from the business. That information was stated in a press release in which Light also stated that the Internal Revenue Service is investigating the situation. In the meantime, she has been refunding money owed to customers who pre-purchased spa packages they were unable to use. The funds come from insurance she had for the business. 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Improvisational dance and classes focusing more on expression than choreography are on the list. In addition, an improvisational theater group schedules sessions at the SomaSpace, and a Tibetan Buddhist group offers meditation times for anyone interested in the practice. Tai chi, qi gong and yoga also are among the classes scheduled by some of the 10 teachers on her roster, Rubinstein noted. The schedule is available on the website: www. SomaSpace.us. The varied schedule is in line with Rubinstein’s goal of offering SomaSpace as an urban retreat in the heart of the 20 YEARS OF LOCAL MARKET EXPERTISE AT WORK FOR YOU. ERIN LIVENGOOD PORTLAND Principal Real Estate Broker 503-913-0706 [email protected] www.erinlivengood.com Hollywood district. The decor, set off by deep red drapery and red and deep yellow walls, is reminiscent of South Asian settings. In addition to classes, the center, with a large, mirrored dance floor where a ballet school once held classes, also is available for rent for gatherings or special presentations. Practitioners, including a massage therapist, also rent smaller rooms in the center, she said. Rubinstein herself has a separate practice in the Feldenkrais Method, in which she treats people with such conditions as chronic pain, repetitive injuries, balance problems and neurological conditions. The method, she said, includes extremely slow, small movements and exercises to increase range of motion The varied dance classes include “Emotion Motion,” intended to help participants regain inner balance with positive emotions. Rubinstein schedules “Late Night Contact,” a Saturday night get-together for improvisational dance in pairs, trios, groups or solo to a variety of music. The participants, whose moves can look as much like gymnastics as modern dance, take a break midway through the four-hour event for a potluck meal. In “Chakradance” teacher Anna Doogan, who has degrees in both dance and clinical psychology, uses music to resonate with the seven chakras, the body’s energy points identified in Asian medical systems. After the dance period, participants create an art project expressing what arose during the movements. Rubinstein, 29, earned a degree in improvisationally-based choreography at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. After moving to Portland, she attended classes at the center and became acquainted with Paula Byrne, who began SomaSpace nearly seven years ago. Byrne, who conducts retreats and special sessions nationally and also has embarked on a jazz singing career, sold the center to Rubinstein at mid-year to focus on her other pursuits. However, Byrne continues to teach classes at SomaSpace. She describes her “Soul Motion: Ecstatic Dance” as an inquiry into movement as meditation and medicine. It is a blend of music and silence, movement and stillness. “Urban Boogie,” Byrne said in her class description, is a chance to kick up the heels in a high energy dance. “Dress up. Dress down. Come as you like,” she continued. “Dance your spirit. Bare your soles.” Some participants sign up for classes to get away from stresses in their lives, Rubinstein said. Movement, she said, can help release physical tension. People of all ages, from 20s to 70s, are finding classes that appeal to them at SomaSpace, Rubinstein said. The classes aren’t just for 20-somethings. An old assumption was that the brain is hard-wired and couldn’t change significantly after a certain age, she said. 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Most of these events are free and open to the public, so it’s time to get out of the house and let go of your inner Scrooge. • The Hollywood Boosters Art Show & Sale (42nd Street Station, 2000 N.E. 42nd Ave.), gives you a month-long opportunity (Monday through Saturday) from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. to view artwork created by members of the Portland Fine Arts Guild. You can even be a critic and cast a vote for the piece you like best. • If lots of preserves and homemade goodies tickle your fancy, try the Grace Holiday Art Faire & Bazaar, which will take place on Saturday, December 6th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church (1535 N.E. 17th Ave.). This event offers a raffle for a beautiful quilt, and you can enjoy breakfast and lunch there, too. • The da Vinci Arts Fair is a juried show that features the creations of more than 70 local artists. It takes place at the da Vinci Arts Middle School (2508 N.E. 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