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March 2015 Community News

• Eat Smart Food Movies
• Garden Club: Fuchsia Propagation
• Master Gardeners offer workshops and classes
• Start Making a Reader Today
• Nature in Neighborhoods Grant Opportunities
• Jordan Schnitzer Family Art Adventures at OCAC
• Everything But the Kitchen Sink Garage Sale
• Teen leadership training for summer
• Washington County Road Maintenance program
• Free Weed Watcher Workshop
• Listen To Your Heart
• Gardening in your Golden Years, A Viva Village Event
• Beaverton History Event: Simple Living and Pioneer Style Potluck
• Washington County Forum Events
• Safe Routes to School wins grant
• The Addams Family Musical at Sunset

Eat Smart Food Movies

Saturday, March 21, 6:30 pm, Leedy Grange Hall, 835 NW Saltzman

Every third Saturday of the month, Leedy Grange is sponsoring a Sustainable Food Movie Night.

The March movie,“Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?” is a profound, alternative look at the global bee crisis from award-winning, Portland-based filmmaker Taggart Siegel, director of “The Real Dirt on Farmer Brown.”

Taking us on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive, this engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers from around the world, including Michael Pollan, Gunther Hauk, and Vandana Shiva. Together they reveal both the problems and the solutions in renewing a culture into balance with nature.

The event will start at 6:30 with light snacks and conversation, showtime at 7. After the film, we’ll continue our Seed Swap. Bring your leftover seed packets from 2014, and/or seeds you won't need this year. Home-collected heirloom seeds are welcome too! Most seeds are good for several seasons, and most packets hold more seeds than the home garden requires. You’ll be able to pick up “new-to-you” seeds for your spring garden, and get to know some fellow local gardeners, too. Seed envelopes and label materials will be provided.

The film is all-ages appropriate, but children younger than ten may not want to sit through it, so use your judgment and consider others in the audience. The series is free and open to everyone. Donations to defray the costs of film rentals and refreshments will be gratefully accepted!

NOTE: our benches and chairs are hard! We're collecting chair pads, so bring your own, and consider donating it for future showings!

Garden Club: Fuchsia Propagation

March 18th, 10:30 am, 12350 SW 5th Ave. Beaverton; across from the Beaverton Library

The Cedar Mill Garden Club invites everyone to their program on Fuchsia Propagation with the SW Portland Fuchsia Club, presented by Clarence and Verna Berger at the Beaverton Community Center. For more information please check out their website: thecedarmillgardenclub.org. Or LIKE their Facebook Page.

Master Gardeners offer workshops and classes

All classes are at the Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens (DG) at the Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 N.E. 34th Ave. in Hillsboro;  OR at the Learning Gardens (LG) at the Jenkins Estate, 8005 S.W. Grabhorn Road in Beaverton.

Seed starting

Wednesday, March 11, 9:30 am, DG

Master Gardener Daisey Parquet will teach a hands-on class on planting seeds in flats.

Caring for Your Perennial Garden

Thursday, March 12, 10 am, LG

Master Gardener Marcia Strohecker will discuss and demonstrate caring for perennials throughout the year using various plant species in the Companion Plants garden.

Bees in Your Backyard & Gardening for Bees

Wednesday, March 18, 9:30 am, DG

Master Gardener Jerry Maasdam and Bob Falconer—local beekeepers, gardeners and members of the Tualatin Valley Beekeepers Association—will share how to get started beekeeping. They’ll cover costs, city requirements, the importance of all pollinators, pollinator habitat, examples of bee friendly flowers and the importance of timing.

Pollinating With Mason Bees:

Saturday, March 21, 10 am, LG

Learn the life cycle, nesting habits and management of mason bees with Master Gardener Ron Spendal.

Improving Garden Soil

Thursday, March 26, 10 am, LG

OSU Extension Service Urban and Community Horticulture Instructor Dr. Pukhraj Deol will talk about building good garden soil, the foundation of a healthy and sustainable garden. Attendees can bring a soil sample from their gardens. Deol will share research-based, thrifty and environmentally friendly methods of improving your garden soil.

Ornamental Pruning—The Reaction to the Action

Tuesday, March 31, 9:30 am, DG

Lyle Feilmeir of Collier Arbor Care will take the do-it-yourself pruner to the next level. Lyle will help attendees understand and identify pruning objectives, styles, correct times of year, and will cover specifics to different plants and trees.

Start Making a Reader Today

Would you like to read one hour one day a week with a child? Volunteer opportunities available at William Walker Elementary on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 3:20-4:20pm, starting April 7th and 9th.

Register to be a volunteer at getsmartoregon.org Contact Leilani Larsen for more information at: leilani_esping@beaverton.k12.or.us

Nature in Neighborhoods Grant Opportunities

April 21, 2015 Deadline; Grant Workshop April 1st from 5:30-7:30 pm at Metro Regional Center, 600 NE Grand Ave. Portland.

Metro offers Nature in Neighborhoods restoration and community stewardship grants.

Want to restore and care for nature in your community? If you have a vision for getting rid of weeds, improving water quality, creating fish and wildlife habitat or restoring nature in the Portland metropolitan area, a Metro Nature in Neighborhoods restoration grant can help get your idea off the ground. Fill out a simple application by April 21 for small habitat restoration grants up to $25,000 and large restoration grants up to $100,000.

Grants are available for individuals, community groups, businesses, neighborhoods, nonprofits, schools and school groups, government agencies, faith groups and service groups with nonprofit or other tax-exempt status. Metro is especially interested in projects that invite communities of color to participate in the design, development, implementation and future benefits of projects.

Thanks to a 2013 parks and natural areas levy approved by the region’s voters, Metro expects to award about $700,000 in restoration grants this year. Grant recipients from last year are busy helping control invasive plants at Forest Park, restoring habitat at the Sandy River Delta, removing fish passage barriers at Johnson Creek and more—all while training the public on how they can become good stewards of these areas.

Projects must involve at least three partners and be completed within two to three years. Grant money must be matched by other funding or in-kind contributions, such as materials and volunteer work. Grants for capital projects, trails programs, and conservation education programs will also be available in fall 2015 and winter 2016.

If you have additional questions, please visit at www.oregonmetro.gov/grants or contact Crista Gardner at Crista.Gardner@oregonmetro.gov or Heather Nelson Kent at HeatherNelson.Kent@oregonmetro.gov.

Jordan Schnitzer Family Art Adventures at OCAC

Oregon College of Art & Craft offers Spring Break and other short art experiences for kids, and their famous summer camp registration is now open too. Sessions are held at the OCAC Campus at 8245 Southwest Barnes Rd.

March 24-28; 9 am–5 pm: Spring break camp - Grades 1-5

Make, create, and explore art and craft with us in our fantastic art camp. Campers will be immersed in 2D and 3D art workshops every day, while counselors lead games, songs and free time. Before and After Care is available.

April 10; 9 am–5 pm; In-Service Day Of Art - Grades 1-5

Young artists are offered an exciting day of two innovative and creative workshops that engage kids in unique projects, inspiring the imagination and fostering the future artist. Games, free choice time and snacks round out the day of making. Before and After Care available.  $70/child

Family Workshops: Mother's Day Crafts; May 3, 1-3 pm

Create and explore craft together! Family Workshops are designed for the artist in everyone. Spend some special time together and see what unfolds!

Art Adventures Summer Camps

Weekly June 15-August 21, Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm

Youth Camp for grades 1-5; Young Adult (YA!) For grades 6-8

Youth at Art Adventures are immersed in incredible art studios, tent studios and workshops for ten weeks every summer. They find the most talented artists and staff to create the magic that is art camp. They give every camper the opportunity to explore and find their artistic vision with amazing materials, creative freedom and endless ideas for creating. Art Adventures provides a strong foundation in visual arts, integrating 2D and 3D workshops into our program. Each weekly session is unique, providing a creative environment where students learn new art making skills, build self-confidence and have fun while being creative! Register now! Visit the website.

Everything But the Kitchen Sink Garage Sale

Friday, March 13, 9 am-7 pm; Saturday, March 14 9 am-5 pm, at the Skyline Grange,  11275 NW Skyline Boulevard (0.1 miles west of Newberry Rd intersection or 1.6 miles east of Cornelius Pass Rd.)

This benefit for Skyline Grange has a uniquely colorful Skyline flavor, with contributions from about 35 households. Items range from the practical to pure zany, plus equipment useful for semi-rural living. There is something for every part of the house, items for home repairs, gardening & landscaping, books, DVDs, CDs, children’s section, and a pet-equine section.

Skyline Grange will continue accepting donations for its March 13-14 Garage Sale after February 18.The following times are scheduled donation hours, but if the date is starred (**), please contact Grange ahead to confirm the time (skylinegrange894@msn.com or 503-708-1414).

Donation Drop-Off Hours: Deadline: 4 pm on Monday, March 9

• ** Tuesday March 3, 10 am - 1 pm

• ** Friday March 6, 9 am -12 pm

• Sunday March 8, 10 am- 2 pm

• Monday March 9, 9 am- 4 pm

Donations are wanted: Items must be clean & in working condition. Please no: electronics (including televisions & computers), large exercise equipment, helmets, car seats, artificial flowers/plants, or VHS tapes. Clothing must be in perfect condition.

Teen leadership training for summer

Do you know a teen looking for a fun and engaging volunteer experience? THPRD’s Natural Resources  Leaders in Training Experience (LITE) program is about to kick off the application process for 2015. LITE offers teens ages 14-17 a great opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills. Participants volunteer as junior camp counselors for Summer Nature Camp Programs and are coached in teaching techniques, camp safety, group dynamics and how to be positive role models. As a part of the training, teens gain valuable work experience, fulfill school community service hours and have lots of fun!

To be considered for the program, teens must submit an application online or via mail. Successful applicants should have a positive attitude, enjoy working with kids and be able to commit to volunteering for two full weeks of camp (60-80 hours) between June 15 - September 4. A $28 materials fee is associated with the program.

The application process is open until full, starting March 1st. Applicants will go through an interview and training workshop before officially being accepted into the program. For more information, visit thprd.org or contact Melissa Marcum at mmarcum@thprd.org or (503) 629-6305 ext. 2720.

Washington County Road Maintenance program

The public is invited to review and comment on Washington County's draft 2015-16 Road Maintenance Program through April 10. The Department of Land Use & Transportation will accept comments submitted using the online form, by email or by calling 503-846-ROAD (846-7623).

The department's annual road maintenance program identifies activities that preserve the public's investment in the county's transportation infrastructure. The goal is to provide the highest possible level of service within available resources.

Two citizen advisory committees work with county staff and advise the Board on issues related to road maintenance: the Rural Roads Operations and Maintenance Advisory Committee and the Urban Road Maintenance District Advisory Committee.

The plan includes construction of small improvements—Minor Betterments and URMD Safety Improvements—intended to improve connectivity and/or safety for all modes of travel. After review of public input, the 2015-16 Road Maintenance Program will be presented to the Washington County Board of Commissioners for approval in June.

Free Weed Watcher Workshop

April 28, 6 pm, Leedy Grange Hall,  835 NW Saltzman Rd.

Worried about weeds? So is Tualatin Watershed. Every year, the Tualatin Watershed Weed Watchers help you learn about the newest weeds of concern, how to become a ’50 mph botanist,’ and what to do when you spot them, in our Weed Watcher workshop. This hands-on workshop gives you the chance to see and even touch these weeds up close and personal—a great way to learn how to identify them!

Experienced instructors will be able to answer your questions about these weeds and efforts to control them, and you will learn how to help. Participants also receive a copy of our handy weed ID guide, which includes information on how and where to report infestations.

If you can, please RSVP to tualatinswcd@gmail.com by April 9. See website for more dates: www.swcd.net.

Listen To Your Heart

Now is the time to learn about your risks for heart disease and stay “heart healthy” for yourself and your loved ones. Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews respond to about 1,650 heart-related calls every year. That amounts to 10 percent of the total patients they treat annually.

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue firefighters from Station 68 wear red shirts to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of heart attack and the importance of calling 9-1-1.

It is for this reason that their emergency responders and staff wore red shirts during American Heart Month in February. TVFR believes that the strength of an entire community fighting side by side will ultimately prove to be more powerful than the nation’s No. 1 killer ─ heart disease.

Know the signs

Unlike a sudden cardiac arrest that strikes suddenly and includes a loss of consciousness, a heart attack can develop slow enough that you are not aware you are having a medical emergency. Symptoms typically include:

Chest discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or goes away and returns. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain.

Upper body discomfort, such as pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.

Shortness of breath before, during, or after other discomforts.

Other signs, including breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness.

Call 9-1-1 immediately! Don’t delay.

The heart is a muscle. It can deteriorate with each passing minute you delay medical treatment. Don’t ignore your symptoms, and don’t drive yourself to the hospital. Their crews often hear heart attack patients say, “I wasn’t sure it was a heart attack,” or “I didn’t want to bother anyone.”

Remember, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue is here for you. Their highly trained paramedics can diagnose a heart attack and start treatment right away. Crews can also relay your EKG information to the hospital, enabling its staff to activate special heart teams and prepare for your arrival.

Visit www.tvfr.com to learn more.

Gardening in your Golden Years, A Viva Village Event

March 28, 10 am-noon at Leedy Grange Hall, 835 NW Saltzman Rd.

Bring in Spring! Come join Viva Village and author Barbara Blossom for our Spring Gardening Event, “Gardening in your Golden Years.” Barbara and a panel of experienced gardeners will discuss how to make gardening easier at any age. They’ll also provide tips on container gardening and how to beautify any space, big or small.

Come prepared for a lively discussion followed by Q & A and an interactive yoga demonstration to help keep you flexible for gardening. As a bonus, Barbara is giving all participants a copy of her latest book, “Married to your Garden” (donations accepted to benefit Viva Village).

This is a no-fee event. For more information see vivavillage.org or contact 503-644-7417. Viva Village is a nonprofit network of adults with a common goal to care for and support each other so we can live in our own homes and stay engaged in the community for as long as desired. For more information see vivavillage.org or contact Nancy Miller 503-713-3562, rossnancymiller@frontier.com.

Beaverton History Event: Simple Living and Pioneer Style Potluck

March 21, 10 am-2 pm, Beaverton History Center 12412 Broadway

Come join the Beaverton Historical Society for a fun time of history themed activities, music by the folk/bluegrass band Rose in the Heather, and potluck pioneer style food! The band will play from 10:30-11:15, and again at 12:15 to 1:15. CDs will be available for purchase. Old fashioned chicory will be served. Please feel free to bring your own “Simple Living” dish such as biscuits, beans, muffins, or apple pie. There is a suggested donation of $2.

For more information visit historicbeaverton.org. You can also call 503-430-0106 or email info@historicbeaverton.org.

Washington County Forum Events

Founded in 1956, The Washington County Public Affairs Forum provides a common meeting place for the interchange of ideas and to stimulate thinking on civic matters. Each week the forum brings together community leaders, members, and guests who care about what happens in Washington County, the Metro region, and our state.

We meet at the Peppermill Restaurant in Aloha from 11:45 am to 1 pm on Mondays except on major holidays. Lunch can be ordered off the menu if desired.

March 9: Speaker Randy Ealy will talk about “The State of the City.” He is the Chief Administrative Officer for the city of Beaverton.

March 16: Cliff Goldman, Health Care for All Oregon (HCAO) “History of the Movement, Goals and Strategies.”

March 23: Doug Menke, THPRD General Manager, “What’s going on with Parks and Recreation in Washington County?”

March 30: Chris Hagerbaumer, Deputy Director, Oregon Environmental Council “Woodsmoke Issues in Washington County.”

April 6: Stephen Nagy, General Aviation Airports Manager for the Port of Portland, will speak about the Hillsboro Airport and its “Impact on the County, Future Plans.”

Safe Routes to School wins grant

The Beaverton School District will receive $158,000 through the Metro Regional Travel Options grants program to implement the Safe Routes to School Program. The Safe Routes to School program will benefit students by providing education on safe walking and biking practices to and from school.

Kevin Sutherland, Public Safety Director says, “Our Safe Routes to School Program focuses on six E’s they are: Engineering, Education, Evaluation, Equity, Encouragement and Education. We will be working across the District to evaluate our current program and make enhancements focused on keeping students safer and healthier.”

The Addams Family Musical at Sunset

Thursday-Saturday, March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14. All shows start at 7:30 p.m, Sunset High School Auditorium, 13840 NW Cornell Road.

Sunset High School's theater department presents the live musical, “The Addams Family,” the weird and wonderful musical comedy created by Jersey Boys authors Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music and lyrics by Desk award-winner Andrew Lippa. Under the direction of Sunset’s theater director, James Farmer, and choir director, Christopher Rust, the show features Sunset's talented student cast.

The original story is every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before — keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

Doors open at 7 pm with curtain rising at 7:30. Tickets are $10 Adults; $8 Students and Seniors, and can be purchased at the door, or online at: seatyourself.biz/shstheatre. A limited number of $5 tickets will be available at the box office for opening night on March 5.

Celebrating 55 years of live theater production, Sunset High School produces a diverse selection of productions, from musicals such as the classics like Bye Bye Birdie, Damn Yankees and the Wizard of Oz, to some of Shakespeare’s greatest works like Much Ado About Nothing, Hamlet and Macbeth. These productions push the boundaries of design, creativity and interpretation, enabling students to experiment with different styles, roles and historical eras. More information on Sunset's theater programs is available at: shstheatre.yolasite.com.

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