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Volume 12, Issue 10
October 2014

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CMBA mixer at Schmizza

Tuesday, October 14, 6-8 pm, Schmizza Pub and Grub, 13587 NW Cornell Rd. (Safeway Shopping Mall), $8 per person

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Cedar Mill Business Association members and their staff are invited to a mixer to help our business members get to know each other. Pizza, salad, and samples of specialty beer, water and sodas included, wine and beer will be offered at a discount.

RSVP by October 9 to Joanne Hollister, mtnmanlady@gmail.com. Attendance limited, so don’t delay.

 

Brian Harvey is back!

American Family Insurance agent Brian Harvey, former president of the Cedar Mill Business Association, has returned to Cedar Mill. His new office is located at 12923 NW Cornell in the building behind Pars Market. Come by and say hello, and see if he can provide the insurance you need. Visit his website or call 503-644-1116.

 

Gustafson Gallery

Saturdays from October 4-December 20, 10 am-4 pm, “The Igloo,” 1100 NW Murray

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The Baggarley sisters, Rhonda and Karen, will have their paintings on display and for sale through the holiday season. Paintings are for sale framed or unframed, including modern and nearly century-old barn board frames.

Rhonda Baggarley had always wanted to learn how to paint, but with raising four kids and working full-time, she knew it was something that was going to have to wait until the kids were grown. She says, “I attended my first painting class two years ago and was hooked. Inspired by the late Bob Ross, I enjoy creating mostly landscape paintings with mountains, lakes, waterfalls & seascapes, along with a few floral paintings. My country roots also inspires a number of barn and cabin paintings.”

Karen says, “When I first created a few paintings over 25 years ago I knew I wanted to do it again. After a long absence I restarted two years ago with my sisters. I was busy raising three children, working, and watching grandchildren quite often, so there was limited time. I have also been inspired by the late Bob Ross, Jerry Yarnell and other various artists. Growing up in the country makes me appreciate the beauty of landscapes. Working with oil and acrylics gives a little different effect and it has been fun using old barn boards and hinges in my framing. Recognizing what I paint from the viewer’s perspective is important to me.

The sisters have some of their paintings on display at the Camp 18 restaurant enroute to Seaside. In addition to their new gallery, the sisters also have paintings for sale on their websites GustafsonGallery.com, Etsy.com and Yessy.com.

 

Sponsor a Cedar Mill banner!

Our “Welcome to Cedar Mill” banners and flower baskets define the center of Cedar Mill, and promote community pride and identity. The Cedar Mill Business Association manages the banner/basket program, and now they’re giving businesses a chance to get their names “under the lights” by sponsoring a light pole installation.

You’ll get your business name on one or both sides of a banner, and if you’re not a CMBA member yet, the cost will include membership for the remainder of 2014. You may request a specific light pole, but it’s first-come, first-reserved, so don’t delay.

One side of a banner for a full year is $300, two sides is $500. For more information, contact Joanne Hollister, 503-701-4005 or mtnmanlady@gmail.com

 

Healthsource supports Parkinsons research

9 am-noon, 2-5 pm Monday-Thursday, HealthSource of Cedar Mill on NW Cornell Rd

HealthSource Doctors are offering a Complimentary Community Service Health Screenings (a $189 value) in exchange for a minimum $10 donation to the Parkinson’s Resource Center of Oregon. The 19-point screenings can help track down even the smallest amounts of pain, including for those suffering from a wide range of problems such as low back pain, headaches, neck pain, shoulder or arm pain, bulging or herniated discs, leg pain, numbness and more. Even X-Rays will be included if necessary. This offer does not apply to federal beneficiaries and ACN participants. Appointments can be schedule by calling 503-746-5085 or online at hscedarmill.com. Additional donations can be dropped off at Healthsource.

Many people don’t realize that Parkinson’s affects more than one million people in the United States alone, and about seven to ten million living with it worldwide. Together, we can raise awareness of the disease and assist in the research and resources families and patients need each and every day. Find out more about this cause by contacting HealthSource at 503-746-5085 or checking out the Parkinson’s Resource website at parkinsonsresources.org.

 

Making Your Home Work for Homework

Beth Giles, NW Organizing Solutions, has some great ideas to help students succeed. Creating an organized study space will have an impact on how well you and your family study or do homework. Although this is not usually a stand-alone room, it is still an important space to consider when organizing a home.

Pick a space: Designate a specific area for the purpose of homework or studying. It should have a clear, flat surface to work on, such as the kitchen table or a desk. You will need comfortable seating as well as sufficient space to spread out your study materials. Other critical features include adequate lighting, a comfortable temperature, and proper ventilation.

Evaluate your personal style and needs against the condition of the space you have chosen. It is particularly important to consider how sensitive you are to distractions. Some people find noise, people moving around, and even views out of windows to be disturbing to their studies. Remember that there may be other family members involved in their own activities during your study time.

You may also think about the feel of the study space. Some students don’t work well in their bedroom because they see it as a place to rest rather than a place to concentrate. Others have a hard time sitting still or focusing in a room with bright colors or many decorations. Consider if homework time or computer use should be in an area where supervision and help are easily accessible.

Set it up: Gather everything you may need for studying. The effort you put in now eliminates future distractions and delays brought on by looking for additional items. Smaller tools like pens, pencils, ruler, and tape can be stored in a drawer or portable small bin in the homework area, or these items can be easily carried there at the start of your study time. Larger items like extra paper, dictionary/reference books, or files can be housed in a nearby cabinet, bookcase or a moveable cart.

Remove possible physical distractions from the area. Computers or tablets may be necessary and helpful during some homework times but may be a tempting distraction at others. Piles of gadgets, toys and leisure reading books in the study area may also interfere with quality work time.

Do your part: In a common area of your home, set up a school “Inbox” to receive all those papers, forms, and schedules that need to be read, completed, or signed. Make sure everyone knows where the “Inbox” is located, so they can deposit daily the papers they receive. Having a specific location for these incoming items will make it easy to complete the needed tasks and return them on time.

By choosing the right space and setting it up for success, you can make your home work for you, which is a big step towards making homework manageable.

If you’d like Beth to help organize any part of your home or business, help you prepare for a move, or if you’re considering downsizing, contact her by visiting her website (nworganizingsolutions.com), email Beth@NWOrganizingSolutions.com, or call 503-709-0791.

 

Pet Barn Cat Trees

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The cat trees at Pet Barn are beautifully crafted with unique, sustainably harvested driftwood from Canada. The company is Phoenix Feline Furniture, and the owner, Mark Phoenix , has a license to pull the driftwood from the beaches in Canada. He cleans and dries the driftwood completely before crafting the wood into individual cat trees and posts. The wood is a soft—unlike regular wood that is brittle and will crack—so there are no splinters while allowing cats to get their claws into it, and the wood stays intact for years to come.

Cats love the natural scent of the wood, and can get their claws into the wood for a good stretch. Catnip can also be rubbed into the natural cracks and knots of the wood! The cat trees are extremely sturdy, lasting many years. Prices range from $25-$80 for smaller posts, $100-$300 for medium posts, and the largest tree currently is $475. Pet Barn will be receiving another shipment of new cat trees and posts the first week of November.

Pet Barn is located next to Bales Thriftway, and carries a variety of food and accessories for all kinds of pets, including reptiles, birds, and more!

 

Village Gallery News

Gallery hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am-4 pm; Sunday noon-4 pm, next to the library on NW Cornell Rd

Artists Reception And Open House, October 12, Sunday, 2-4 pm

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"Banjo" by Lisa Griffen

Drop in and meet our two featured artists for October: Painter Lisa Griffen and Clay Artist Britt Bentley. Take part in a free art-making activity and enjoy light refreshments with other guests and members of Village Gallery, while viewing the work of our featured artists and other artist members who have work on display this month. The event is free and open to the public.

Featured Artist: Lisa Griffen. Originally from Sonoma, California, Lisa has lived in the Portland area since 1991 where she creates in her backyard studio. She starts her paintings with splashes of acrylic paint and ink, adds stamped circles and marks with oil pastel and colored pencil, and builds up layers and obscures others until a character emerges from the swirls and drips on her canvas.

Featured Crafter: Britt Bentley. Britt is a retired Intel engineer who has been working with clay since high school. He makes both functional and decorative stoneware pieces in his home studio, and he is known best for his unique hand-built face mugs and dragon mugs. His functional pieces are bright and colorful and intended for daily use, and his decorative pieces are hand built or thrown.

Washington County Open Studios

October 18-19, 10 am - 5 pm each day.

This year, Village Gallery will be participating in the Washington County Open Studios tour during the third weekend of October. Over a dozen Village Gallery artists will be at the gallery demonstrating their techniques throughout the weekend. More details available on the Gallery website.

Classes & Workshops

Kristi Roberts: Children’s Art Classes; Mondays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, ages 7 - 11 years. Mondays, 4:45 - 5:45 pm, ages 11 - 14 years. Wednesdays, 3:45 - 4:45 pm, ages 7 - 11 years. Complete class details available at villagegalleryarts.org Artist Website: kristisfineart.com

Margaret Terrall: Loosen Up! Experiments In Acrylic; Thursdays, October 9 -30, 9 am - 12 pm. $140 members, $160 non-members All levels welcome. This class will introduce several techniques used in painting that create unique textures and qualities, including some collage, stenciling, image transfers, use of rubbing alcohol, plus tools such as scrapers, brayers, bubble wrap, netting, stamps, block prints, scratch foam board and oil crayons. Explore a fun and versatile way to paint! Complete class details available at villagegalleryarts.org Artist Website: margaretterrall.com

Rene Eisenbart: Bird Portraits; Fridays, October 17, 24, 31, 10 am-3 pm, $180 members, $195 non-members. All levels welcome. Follow step-by-step instruction for painting colorful birds in water media. Make a gift of art, participate in the Audubon Society 6x6 Wild Art Project, make your own wall art, or fill your sketchbook. From the initial sketch to the finished painting, you’ll develop skills for making art that is accurate and expressive. Complete class details available at villagegalleryarts.org Artist Website: rene-art.com

 

Virtue of the month: Generosity

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“The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose.” M. Ghandi. Generosity is giving to others something that is of value to us... Generosity encourages us to share the bounty. Affirmation: I am thankful for Generosity. It helps me to give and receive abundantly.

Virtues Reflection Cards are available at virtuesproject.com. Virtues Retreat November 15-16 at Oregon Coast for individuals, grandparents, parents, counselors, and teachers. All participants will receive a gift of Awakening the Virtues CD. Are you registered yet? Early bird registration $95 by October 31; $125 after November 1. Includes all materials, meals and one night stay in Netarts, OR. For more information: Contact Delaram Adyani, Master Facilitator and community trainer at 503-267-0202 or virtuesconnectionportland.com.

 

Pumpkin Patch opens at Dinihanian Farm

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The 2014 Fall Pumpkin Patch is open! Come out and visit our family farm, right here in Cedar Mill. Exciting fall harvest fun every weekend in October.

Activities for the whole family. Wagon tours around our beautiful farm. Kid's games and crafts. Pumpkin Patch. Hay Bale Maze. Pumpkin Painting, carving demonstrations. Different activities each weekend.

Local and seasonal food and drink. Pumpkin and pecan pies. Fresh local produce. Story hour and more! Check our website yourcsa.com at the Events page for details.

 

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