Events calendar for March 2010

Boom!, Feb 28, 2010, Updated Mar 4, 2010

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AARP Tax Assistance: Monday through Thursday, through April 15, times vary, Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave., Portland, 503-288-8303. Get assistance filing income tax returns; one-hour individual appointments available Monday through Thursday. Free. Call the center to register or receive more info.

Job seeker information sessions: Noon Mondays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Clackamas Community College, Community Center, Room 100, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City. Free. Info: 503-657-6958, ext. 2316, or www.WorkSourceClackamas.org.

Providence Milwaukie Community Gallery: Providence Milwaukie Hospital, 10150 S.E. 32nd Ave. (second floor), Milwaukie. Through April 13: watercolors from Molalla artist Mary McKenzie Kitzerow. Open 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Student Performance Showcase — One-Act Plays, Stand-up Comedy & Comedy Improv: Noon Monday through Wednesday, March 1-3, plus 7:30 p.m. March 3, Osterman Theatre, Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City. Info: 503-594-3153 or www.TheatreCCC.org

Veterans Benefits information sessions: 8 a.m. to noon Mondays, March 1 and 15, Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City. A representative from the state Department of Veterans Affairs will meet with veterans about benefits.

VIEWS Conversation — Staying Engaged in Life: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 1, Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave., Portland, 503-288-8303.An opportunity to discuss and explore new possibilities and resources to remain engaged while aging. Cost: $1 suggested donation to Hollywood Senior Center.

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Influence Art Gallery: 131 S.E. Third Ave., Hillsboro. First Tuesday opening reception March 2, 6 to 8 p.m. for featured artist Elina Zebergs.

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LGBTQI Loaves & Fishes Meal Site: Noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday (doors open at 11 a.m.), Metropolitan Community Church, 2400 N.E. Broadway, Portland. A satellite of the Hollywood/Fook-Lok Loaves & Fishes meal site for lesbian, gay, bi, transgender, questioning and intersex elder community. Cost: $2.75 suggested donation per meal for seniors; under 60, $5.50. For transportation assistance, call MaryHelen at 503-288-8303. General questions: Dale Jackson, 503-367-2220.

Prime Timers Dining Club: Wednesday, March 3, Francis Xavier Restaurant, 1933 N.W. 181st Ave., Portland (1 block north of Halsey Street).Singles age 50 and older are invited to the meeting. Social time at 6 p.m. followed by ordering dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is Dutch treat. Info: call Pat at 503-936-5861 or e-mail Pat at PrimeTimersDning@aol.com. For details and information on other March activities, visit www.PrimeTimersDiningClub.com

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Benefit art show and sale: March 4-27, Janovec Gallery, 4504 S.E. Milwaukie Ave. at Holgate Street, Portland. First Friday reception Friday, March 5, 6 to 9 p.m. Members of the art community are donating original works of art to benefit the International Women Artists Exhibition coming to Portland State University’s PSU Littman Gallery in August. Gallery hours: Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays noon to 6 p.m. and by appointment. Info: Call Madeline Meza Janovec at 503-231-8346, e-mail madojano@aol.com or on the Web at www.firstfridayguide.com

Perspectives on Positive Aging presents “Life Legacy: Creating a Spiritual Will”: Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 4, Multnomah County Central Library, 801 S.W. 10th Ave., Portland, 503-988-5123. Stephen Ristau leads an interactive session in which you will learn about the life map, a tool to collect and express your values and beliefs, your experiences and contributions, and your spiritual bequests. Recommended reading: “Memoirs of the Soul” by Nan Phifer. Sponsored by Multnomah County Library, partners with Life by Design Northwest.

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Clackamas Community College Chamber Choir and Unistus Winter Concert: 7:30 p.m. March 5, at CCC’s Niemeyer Center, N-119, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City. Admission $5. Info: Call the CCC Music Department, 503-594-3337.

RiversEdge Storytellers present “Tales of Body and Soul”: 7:30 p.m. March 5, 6, 12 and 13, HipBone Studio, 1847 E. Burnside St., Portland. Doors open 7 p.m. A lively evening of original stories featuring Anne Rutherford, Ken Iverson and Julie Strozyk. Recommended for adults. For reservations, call 503-235-2633. Admission $10, tickets at the door or available in advance through Paypal or online at www.annerutherford.com

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Know, Sow, Grow — Garden Discovery Day: Saturday, March 6, 9 a.m. to noon, The Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie, 503-653-8100. The Master Gardeners of Clackamas County will offer a clinic to answer your gardening questions, hands-on activities for kids, soil pH tests and displays of tools, books, catalogs and materials. Also there will be short classes in pruning, growing berries, raised bed gardening, attracting mason bees and year-round vegetable gardening.

March for Mutts Expo 2010: Saturday, March 6, 9 a.m. to noon, North Clackamas Park, Milwaukie; $5 per person. Join us rain or shine, with your canine companion and bring the entire family. Events include contests for people/dog costume and cutest puppy; *pet adoptions and rescue agencies; pet supply vendors; dog activities; continental breakfast; door prizes; and demonstrations. Info: 503-654-3030.

Rose Pruning Demonstration: Saturday, March 6, 10 to 11 a.m., The Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie, 503-653-8100. Rich Baer from the Portland Rose Society will present a talk and slide show on how to care for your roses, followed by a hands-on demonstration in the Sara Hite Memorial Rose Garden. No fee or registration required.

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Clackamas Community College presents “The Haunting of Grayson Manor”: Performances through March 7 in the Osterman Theatre on the CCC campus, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City. World premiere of Gregory Neil Forbes play. Curtain time 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $10 adults, $8 youth and seniors. Ticket info and reservations: www.TheatreCCC.org, 503-594-3153 or jens@clackamas.edu.

Cooking class — Thai Red Curry: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 7, West Linn Adult Community Center, 1180 Rosemont Road, West Linn. Register by calling West Linn Parks & Recreation at 503-557-4700.

Sunday Jazz at The Old Church presents the Ron Steen Trio: 3 to 6 p.m. March 7 (music begins at 4 p.m.), Admission $20 ($15 students). Non-reserved seating. Tickets available at the door or at www.PDXtix.net/OldChurch or 503-205-0715. Free parking (1-1/2 blocks to PSU parking garage 3, on 12th Avenue and Mill Street.)

Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 7, Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave., Portland, 503-988-5392. Directions and info: visit www.multcolib.org

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Estate Planning Made Easy: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday March 8, Southwest Community Center, 6820 S.W. 45th Ave., Portland, 503-823-2840. Registration is requested for course No. 309856 to be held in the Poolside Room. To sign up, visit www.portlandparks.org/register/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=4362&From=fas

Social Media: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, March 8, Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave., Portland. Learn about Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, YouTube, Skype and other social media sites available on the Web. Cost: $1 suggested donation to the senior center. Info and registration: 503-288-8303.

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Texas Hold ’Em poker lessons: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 10-31, Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave., Portland, 503-288-8303. Cost: $5 per week to instructor and $1 suggested donation to the senior center. Info and registration: 503-288-8303.