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January 2015 Business News

• Cedar Mill Chiropractic Clinic is growing!
• Second Edition’s Getting a Facelift!
• New Year, New Village Gallery
• New Tasting hours at Wine Cellar
• Dinihanians Farm Market
• New Location For Refinish First
• Community ‘Shred-It’ Day at Sunset Credit Union
• Money Matters for Kids on MLK Day
• Virtue of the month: Acceptance and Compassion!
• The Importance of Priorities

Cedar Mill Chiropractic Clinic is growing!

Tami McGuire-Wyrick, LMT, is now taking massage clients on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Appointments can be scheduled online at cedarmillchiro.com or by calling 503-646-3393. The clinic is located upstairs in the 12935 NW Cornell building, above Pars Market.

Second Edition’s Getting a Facelift!

It’s not a secret and they are not trying to hide it. January and February will be the months Second Edition Resale is sprucing up. New flooring, painting and some wall coverings will be the base for a new look.

They will be closed for a few days while the contractor works the magic, (exact days are yet to be determined.) Prior to the brief closure, they will be having a huge clearance sale, so check in often to find out when that will happen.

New Year, New Village Gallery

January 11, 2-4 pm

Village Gallery is getting a new look for the New Year! In order to communicate their mission more clearly, brighten the space, and bring in more people they will be repainting and adding signage.

They will make the gallery more visible by adding color in the form of a vinyl banner across the top of the windows and a red wall behind the desk, with their mission statement spelled out in white lettering. Beneath that they will hang a group art project by their members, framed by two panels about VGA’s history in Cedar Mill. The rest of the front room will be painted white, with light gray on each end wall.

A sample of Emma Achleithner's students' work

In the classroom they will clear the clutter and add a cabinet to hold craft displays and other small items. The classroom will also get fresh paint to continue the look from the front of the gallery. These changes will make the area more organized and welcoming for classes.

 Please stop by the gallery during their January Open House and Reception on January 11, 2-4 pm, to see their renovations, meet their new members and view the work of featured artists.

Featured Show

The month’s featured artist display is a collection of works completed by students in Emma Achleithner’s watercolor class at Village Gallery over the last few years. The style studied in Emma’s class can be characterized as traditional watercolor or loose realism-not abstract but not photographic. Students range from beginners to developed, and the subject of paintings in this show will include landscapes, still life, architecture and people.

Classes & Workshops

Complete class details available at villagegalleryarts.org.

Chris Keylock-Williams: The Joy And Wonder Of Being An Artist

Tuesdays, January 27, February 3, 17, 24 and March 10. 1-4 pm.

Chris will help you find and express your “inner artist” and creative self. You will learn the basics of design, the glory of transparent watercolor and how to think creatively. It’s not about copying a photo, but about creating paintings that interpret your feelings and personal concepts. Chris is a member of the National Watercolor Society, the Northwest Watercolor Society and Watercolor Society of Oregon and has taught at the Village Gallery of Arts for over 20 years. $180. All levels welcome. Artist website: chriskeylockwilliams.com

Mary Burgess: Beginning To Intermediate Watercolor

Wednesdays, January 21, 28, and February 4, 11, 18 and 25. 9:30 am-12:30 pm.

This class is for beginning to intermediate watercolor painters who are looking for ongoing, structured instruction in the basics of this dynamic medium. Each class will consist of an informative, hands-on lesson in watercolor technique and design, followed by individual help with planning and developing your own paintings. Please join in for a fun and friendly introduction to watercolor. Mary has been teaching watercolor since 1999 and is known for her informative, friendly lessons. Comprehensive hand-outs help illustrate concepts to ensure student success. $180 or $35 per class drop-in. Artist website: maryburgessart.com

Farm Grasses, Margaret Terrall

Margaret Terrall: Beginning Acrylic Painting

Thursdays, February 12, 19, and 26 and March 5. 12-3 pm. $160.

This class is designed to teach you how to paint with acrylics. First we will discuss materials, surfaces to paint on, color theory and mixing colors, composition and other basic painting principles. Techniques will be taught such as washes, opaque painting, dry brushing, dabbing, scumbling, spattering and impasto. Learn that painting with acrylics can be versatile, fun, rewarding and forgiving. Lots of demonstrations and individual attention.

Mary Burgess: Ukrainian Egg Decorating (Pysanky)

March 20 and/or March 21, 10-2 pm each day

Learn how to create beautiful intricate patterns on eggs using a wax resist method in the traditional Ukrainian way. Eggshells are waxed and dyed using a kistka, a special waxing tool used to “write” patterns on the eggs. Colorful dyes are applied in succession for a dramatic effect. All tools and materials are provided during the workshop so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm and a sack lunch. . $50 for one day or $80 for both. $10 supply fee paid to instructor on day of instruction, no other supplies needed.

Instructor Mary Burgess has been teaching Pysanky for over 20 years. As a high school art teacher, she included Pysanky in her art program. Mary and her Ukrainian eggs have been featured in the oregonian and Vancouver Columbian. Artist website: maryburgessart.com

Linda Rothchild-Ollis: Unlock Your Creative Potential

Monday, March 30, 9:30 am-12 pm.

Develop a strong painting from your creative ideas. Create a small painting or drawing using Linda’s simple exercises. Linda will demo samples of the latest ideas she has been exploring, as well as stronger design concepts and then work with artists to develop their own creative path. Bring your sketchbook, pencil or painting supplies you already use. $40.

Linda’s experience in creating strong design has caught jurors attention for years. She is a signature member of the Northwest Watercolor Society, has earned numerous awards, and is an instructor, graphic artist and participating artist at the Portland Art Museum Rental Sales Gallery.

New Tasting hours at Wine Cellar

Fridays, 5-8 pm, and Saturdays, 12-5 pm, Saltzman Road

New Friday night tasting hours! After over a decade of 4-7 pm tasting, The Wine Cellar is moving the tastings to 5-8 pm on Friday nights. They are sorry for the inconvenience this will cause their few loyal early-birds. However, they have had countless requests for later ending times and they are, after lots of data tracking, happy to make that change!

The Wine Cellar is located at 525 NW Saltzman Road. Visit their website for hours, and more information: portlandwinecellar.com

Dinihanians Farm Market

Dinihanians Farm Market will be closed until January 21, with limited days and hours after that time. The farm office will be open three days a week, Wed-Fri 10 am-3 pm, for CSA signups and other business. We will have a variety of items for sale there. (The regular farm store is slated to re-open in late spring, with the full seven-day schedule, 10-6 daily.)

Available goods will be listed on the website (yourcsa.com). Anyone who wants to pick up eggs, honey, coffee, seasoned firewood, etc. can call or text 503-432-6235 to place an order. That way, we can be sure to have your goods here to be picked up on Fridays.

New Location For Refinish First

Refinish First has now moved their shop to Tigard but is still heavily serving the Cedar Mill area. Their shop is three times larger than what they had before and has show room hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10 am-2 pm and by appointment. The new location is 10110 SW Nimbus Ave B-10 Tigard, in the Scholls Business Center (across from Burger King).

Community ‘Shred-It’ Day at Sunset Credit Union

Friday, January 16 or Monday, January 19, 1100 NW Murray Blvd (across from McDonalds in the Safeway Shopping Center)

If you have old financial statements, bills, etc. which you want to shred, bring them to Sunset Credit Union’s ‘Shred-It’ Day. You can get up to two shopping bags or banker's boxes shredded for free.

Simply bring the documents you want shredded to Sunset Credit Union and your important documents will be securely shredded and sent out for recycling. This is a fabulous opportunity to get rid of tax documents (2006 and older), old financial statements and outdated personal records at no cost. To learn more, send an email to cuteam@sspfcu.com.

Sunset Credit Union is a not-for-profit full-service financial institution serving anyone who lives, works or attends school in Cedar Mill. To learn more, visit their website at sspfcu.com.

Money Matters for Kids on MLK Day

January 19 (Martin Luther King Day) from 10 am-noon, Community Room of the new fire station on Thompson Road.

If your child could use a lesson in basic financial skills, take advantage of a school holiday and sign your child up for a complimentary financial education class hosted by Sunset Credit Union. ‘Money Matters for Kids’ is a hands-on financial literacy course for 3rd-5th graders, with materials provided by Financial Beginnings. The kids will also enjoy free pizza following the class.

To register your child for the free one-time class, or to learn more, send an email to the credit union at cuteam@sspfcu.com or give them a call at 503-643-1335.

Virtue of the month: Acceptance and Compassion!

 “Acceptance is embracing life on its own terms. We are open to what it is, rather than wishing for something different. We face the truth in all circumstances with honesty and courage. Acceptance helps us bend without breaking in the winds of tests, to gather the lessons and step forward with new wisdom and awareness.”

Here is a superb talk about Compassion by Krista Tippett.

We will have a discussion on Saturday January 31. Please email mehdel@pacifier.com for details to register for this free event. Visit virtuesproject.com for more information on upcoming event and classes or please contact Delaram Adyani, Master Facilitator at 503-267-0202.

The Importance of Priorities
Beth Giles, NW Organizing Solutions

As the New Year begins, many people define resolutions and set goals for the year ahead. This is a great way to work towards success or change in any aspect of life, including the organizing of your life and home. However, we often have a difficult time sticking to our resolutions or achieving our goals because we have not figured out why they are important to us. We must first take a step back and evaluate our priorities before we can design effective goals.

Before you begin to organize any area of your life, ask yourself what is important to you. What do you value? Is it spending time with family, being able to relax and escape your crazy schedule, feeling in control of life, being able to travel, etc? There are many different answers to this question, but until you identify what they are for you, you will not be able to organize for your specific needs. Your priorities need to be established before your goals can be set and a system put in place to achieve them.

Once you decide what is valuable to you, write these priorities down so you can refer back to them. With your priorities in mind, you will see your home, office or schedule with new eyes. You can evaluate your possessions and tasks more easily, and you will be able to identify the excess you are holding on to. For example, the schedule you have packed with PTA meetings may be keeping you from spending time with your child, which is a higher priority for you. The “inherited” pieces of furniture that are supposed to be family memories may be crowding your house, so you are unable to have the family over to visit to make new memories. The craft items you are saving because “someday you may want them” are taking over your craft space, squelching your creativity and your desire to work on another project. In all these cases, the current system is not in line with your priorities, limiting the potential of your life or home.

As you turn your calendar from 2014 to 2015, take time to think through what is really important to you. With clear priorities you can put yourself on a path to achieve your goals for your home, life and business and have a satisfying and successful 2015.

If you’d like some professional help with goal-setting and organizing, call to schedule your appointment and start the new year off right. 503-709-0791, or find out more on our website.

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