CMBA Member News
Small Business cash-back card from US Bank
US Bank is offering a new Small Business Cash Rewards Visa card that pays 3% cash back on gasoline, office supplies and cellular phone purchases and 1% on all other purchases. There is no annual fee and cash rewards can be pooled into a central account when a business has more than one card.
Call: Michael McIntyre at (503) 469-9457 for more information.
The UPS Store offers free faxing for the unemployed
As the national unemployment rate continues to rise, The UPS Store® located at 10940 SW Barnes Rd. in Peterkort Towne Square is doing what it can to help those affected by providing fax services for free.
“The country is in a tough economic situation right now. So it’s necessary that we pull together and help out where we can. In order to receive free faxing at The UPS Store, all you have to do is bring in your resume and the fax number for the business in which you’re seeking employment—it’s that simple,” said Tim Kimble, The UPS Store franchisee.
Based on the honor system, The UPS Store is trusting that people will be honest regarding their unemployment status to receive the free faxing services.
As there is no clear end in sight to the economic slump, The UPS Store will offer free fax services from April 2009 until the outlook is more positive. We truly want to be of service to our community for as long as it takes. We also have a number of services, other than faxing, that may assist someone who is unemployed.
In addition to domestic and international shipping,?The UPS Store offers full-service packing; digital printing; black-and-white and color duplications; document finishing (binding, laminating, etc.); notary; printing services (business cards, letterhead, rubber stamps, etc.); custom crating and shipping for large items (e.g., grandfather clocks, rowboats); mailbox and postal services; office and packaging supplies; and more.For additional information, please visit our web site: theupsstore.com/3379.htm.
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| Farm manager Carlos Adamy in the newly-cleared field at Dinahanian Farms |
Subscribe to fresh local produce!
Dinahanian Farms, long-known for holly and flowers, is branching out this year into providing fruits and vegetables for YourCSA (yourCSA.com), a Consumer Supported Agriculture (CSA) organization. They have cleared five acres of holly to grow fruits and vegetables at their farm on Cornell, across from the Oak Hills shopping center.
A CSA provides 18 weekly boxes of fresh-picked produce to “harvest shareholders,” people who subscribe at the beginning of the season. And to miminize the risk of crop failure and provide a better selection, YourCSA is partnering with several other local farmers who will bring their goods to the farm for distribution.
 Members will pick up their weekly food box on Fridays from June through October. Each subscription will cost $450 ($25/week) and provide plenty of fresh produce for a family of four. Nearly all the produce will be grown following the guidelines of the Food Alliance (foodalliance.org), which ensures wholesome and pesticide-free food. A bonus box for Thanksgiving will also be available to members.
More information and a signup form are available on their website, yourCSA.com. You need to have email access to participate, since they’re planning to do all their updates and communications with members that way.
DuFresne’s Car Care Clinic for girls a success
DuFresne’s Auto Repair hosted a group of teenage girls from a community service group in a car-care basics clinic on April 5. DuFresne’s technicians explained, demonstrated and let them help with checking the oil, changing tires and the correct way to jump-start their car. The girls and their parents and advisers were treated to a hot dog lunch and also received goodie bags of car-related items and coupons. Owner Nancy Scheewe says, “We hope to do another one in our area before too long. Now, that we know how to do it, it will be easier.”
Karate and gardening? You bet!
by Jim Craig, Westside Martial Arts
It happens every year...the clouds lift and before you know it, the trees are budding out and the bulbs are flowering. Spring is here! It’s the hope of a sunny day that makes living in this part of Oregon all worthwhile. So, after months of inactivity in the yard, the first good weekend in Spring brings out the warriors to do battle with lawns, shrubs, trees, and gardens, which also brings on the aches, pains, and even injuries to those who are another year older and maybe another year of being “out of shape”.
Not to Worry!! Okinawan Karate is here to save the day! Okinawan Karate training is some of the best exercise around, strengthening and limbering up the whole body. The Okinawans are the longest-lived, healthiest people on the planet. When we were in Okinawa, we were pleasantly surprised to see people in their 90s working in the garden!
Which brings us to gardening. As part of a personal choice to be healthier, I recommend getting a small garden going in your back yard. It can even be in a raised bed or in containers. Nothing, and I mean nothing, matches the joy of watching plants grow, especially plants that will feed and nourish you. With the rising cost of food, not to mention all the additives and chemicals that go into our food, doesn’t it make sense to grow our own? Make sure to plant lots of nasturtium and marigolds, they are great for controlling insects and really liven up salads.
Westside Martial Arts is pleased to announce the opening of its new dojo located at 13496 NW Cornell Rd. in the Cedar Mill Place mall, behind the donut shop. Classes are Monday-Thursday, with beginning class 5:30-6:30 pm; adult/advanced class 6:30-8:00 pm; and all ages/ranks Saturday 10:30 am-Noon. Call 503-430-7355 for more info.
Lee Davies Real Estate continues Educational Forum Series
Our series of free classes will be held at the Lee Davies Real Estate Office, 9200 SW Barnes Rd., Portland. Space is limited so please contact us to reserve your seat.
Preparing Your Home to SELL: Monday, May 4, 2009 at 6:00pm
Where to start? Learn our proven step-by-step plan to prepare your home for sale. Our panel will help you create an individualized house preparation timeline, outline simple steps to eliminate potential problems, give suggestions about decluttering, cleaning, repairing, and staging your home for a successful Open House. We will also offer personal assistance with attendees’ unique selling problems. Whether you know you will be putting your house up for sale right away or whether you are just beginning to plan for a future date, this course can help you maximize your profit and reduce your stress!
Real Estate Investing: Monday, May 18, 2009 at 6:00pm
This class will help you learn what to look for, how to find it and calculate your potential return, then determine your best approach. Our panel of speakers will provide you with tax, mortgage and property management information. In addition, the Lee Davies Real Estate Buyer Brokers will share their Investor’s Picks and offer the opportunity to join our Investors’ Club to have access to our weekly Investors’ Top 10 Picks.
Call 503.292.1500 to Reserve Your Seat or email us at info@leedavies.com
Village Gallery News
The Village Gallery of Arts May group show features “Sonoma Color” by watercolor artist Vergie Ries. This is a series of paintings that highlight Sonoma’s historic plaza and surroundings, in the heart of the California wine country.
Vergie, a Sonoma native, has made Oregon her home for over 40 years. Her art studio is in Beaverton and her paintings are featured at locations throughout the area including Valley Art, Beaverton City Hall, Pacific University and Sequoia Gallery in Hillsboro. Please visit The Village Gallery on May 17th from 2-4 pm when Vergie will meet and greet visitors to her show.
The May show runs from May 5th through June 6th. The hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sunday noon to 4pm. The gallery is located at 12505 NW Cornell Road next to the Cedar Mill Library.
On May 2nd, 2009, the gallery will be celebrating its 45th year in Cedar Mill. The gallery history began in 1963 when a group of local artists came together to form The Village Gallery of Arts.
Gift basket gift certificates!
Giftique, Affordably Elegant Gift Baskets, is now offering printed Gift Certificates as well as E-Certificates in several denominations. For those with little time to shop, or those having a hard time deciding on a gift, we hope this will be a welcome addition to our services for our customers. Visit Giftique online at giftiqueoregon.com, or call them at 503-643-2153.
Sunset Medical Practice Group news
We had the honor of welcoming two new partners to our clinic in April, Harold Barry, MD and Patrick Williams, MD., both Family Physicians.
The reception area has been moved back to its original location due to popular demand.
We received a grant for eye-testing equipment that was delivered in April and training has begun. Our Lab/X-Ray department received a perfect score in their recent Clinical Laboratory Approvement Amendent (COLA) inspection along with a perfect X-Ray inspection.
Coming in June will be our new Diabetic Education Program which will benefit many in our community. Also coming soon to Sunset Medical Practice Group, PC will be a new Cardio Education Program.
Facelift for Bales Marketplace from the floor up
 New flooring, new signage, and new counters in the deli, bakery and meat department are some of the many changes in store for Thriftway shoppers. Store Manager Greg Garcia says the upgrades won’t all be cosmetic, though, with more energy-efficient lighting and other energy savings from upgraded equipment.
All the work, which was designed by CDS retail design firm, is being installed at night by Greenway Construction to avoid disrupting shoppers. Work should be completed by early June.
“Customers have been expressing their overwhelming support for our updates,” says Garcia, who has been managing the Cedar Mill store since early 2008.
Celebrate three years of fun for The Harmony School
Cedar Mill’s own headquarters for budding performers, The Harmony School, will be celebrating its third anniversary this year. On Saturday, May 16 from 10-11:30 am they invite you to enjoy a lovely morning filled with fun performance dances, light snacks and a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. Bring your friends and family and help them welcome another year of family fun. The school is located at 12849 NW Cornell Rd. just southwest of Bales Thriftway, call 503.626.1066 or visit them online at theharmonyschool.org
$0 Monthly Health Plan Premiums Available!
Turning 65? New to the area? Come to a free informative Community Meeting to find out how the AARP Medicare Plans can benefit you. Learn the A,B,C & D’s of Medicare; and all about the SecureHorizons Medicare Advantage, Medigap, and Prescription Drug Programs. The meetings are located at Tilly’s Gelato & More (next to Walgreens in Cedar Mill) on the following dates: Wednesday, May 6 at 10:30 am & Tuesday, June 2 at 2 pm. Call now to reserve a seat, or to schedule a private appointment: 503-223-9797.
The AARP MedicareComplete Plans from SecureHorizons may also include: plans starting at $0 additional monthly premiums, one of the most extensive networks of hospitals and providers in Oregon, and new for 2009—SilverSneakers Gym Memberships at no additional cost. Mike Irinaga, a CMBA board member, Independent Agent and sales representative, will be present with information and applications. Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee & bring your friends. For more information you can also email Mike at: mike@nw-insure.com.
May 13 Ribbon Cutting at World of Smiles
World of Smiles, Pediatric Dentistry will celebrate a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony courtesy of the Beaverton Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place on May 13th, 2009 at 9 am. Everyone is welcome to celebrate with us and tour our unique, highly sophisticated children’s dental office. Free coffee and bagels from Sunrise Bagels for the grown-ups and free toy treasures for all kids! Please join us at: World of Smiles, Pediatric Dentistry located at: 11790 SW Barnes Road, Suite 280. Learn more on our website: visitworldofsmiles.com and remember to Smile! It’s contagious!
Pet care news from Sunset Animal Clinic
What are heartworms? They are a blood parasite – a large round worm.
Are heartworms a concern in our community? Yes.
What part of the heart are they found? They are found in the right side of the heart.
How does my pet get heartworms? By a bite from a mosquito or from another dog that is infected.
How does an owner know if their pet has heartworms? A veterinarian can provide a blood test. If not tested and a pet is possibly infected – a pet could present with chronic cough, labored breathing and weight loss.
What can be done to prevent heartworms? A veterinarian can do a blood test that tells if there is presence of immature worms or not. This should be done yearly. A once a month pill is given to the pet. Prevention is the best method.
Information provided by Doctor(s) and staff of Sunset Animal Clinic (sunsetanimal.com) and the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association (ovma.org). Sunset Animal Clinic is located in the Oak Hills Shopping Center at 14740 NW Cornell Rd, call 503-690-8249.
New teacher, new summer programs at Westside Music School
Dave Rosicky, a 1993 graduate of Oberlin Conservatory in Ohio, has recently joined the Westside Music School teaching staff, joining Aron Bernstein, Suzanne Chittick, Gay Otey, and Claudia Reinsch. Westside Music School instructors are college graduates who must pass a rigorous exam, then successfully complete an extensive training process, and constantly update their skills.
Westside Music School offers a wide variety of summer programs for beginners of all ages, as well as enrichment programs for students with some music background. New this summer are Saturday class sessions for beginners during June, July, and August, an evening “Meet the Composer” Music Camp (Monday through Friday evenings from 6:00 – 8:30 pm), and a one-night 2-hour “Understanding Chords” workshop for adults (Tuesday evening, July 21.)
For more information on summer music classes, camps, and workshops, contact the school at (503) 626-7181 or check the website—westsidemusicschool.org
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