Community Announcements
 Hawaiian band Hapa for Cedar Mill Park Concert
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) has announced the schedule for their summer concert series, and our Concert in the Park, Thursday, August 4, will feature "Hawaii's Super Group" Hapa, (www.hapa.com). They'll be stopping in as part of a west coast tour from their home in Maui. Sounds exciting! Put it on your calendar, we'll have more info next month.
Along with community partners and sponsors the THPRD Rec Mobile and the Nature Mobile will be on site to engage kids with face painting, games and activities.
Concert Volunteers needed
Responsible and enthusiastic volunteers are needed to help bring fun and festivities to concerts held in parks throughout the summer! If you're outgoing, enjoy meeting new people and love music, this may be the perfect summer volunteer activity for you.
Volunteer activities include: Face painting & balloons (Min age: 14), Greeter and Information table (Min age: 14), Photographer (Min age: 18), Videographer (Min age: 18). Application deadline is June 17! Sign up early in order to attend the Face Painting Workshop (June 14) conducted by professional face painter, Tina Connolly!
To apply: Visit the THPRD website and click on Volunteer, then go to the Summer Volunteer Activities link. If you are under 18 years of age, your application must be signed by a parent or guardian. For additional information, e-mail jkonen@thprd.org or contact Volunteer Services & Special Events at 503/645-6433.
For more summer volunteer opportunities, check out our volunteer pages, which are divided into youth, adult, special events and environmental volunteer opportunities.
PCC class explores sustainability efforts in Washington County
Partners for a Sustainable Washington County Community (PSWCC), a coalition of 11 local government service agencies, is offering a Portland Community College community education class: "Our Green Washington County" this summer.
The eight-week community education class offers an introduction to sustainability, and the steps individuals and organizations can take to live and work in a more sustainable way. Students will learn about the science behind sustainability, participate in discussions with sustainability experts, and tour local sites to explore sustainable systems in action.
"Our 2010 class was a huge success," said Douglas Tsoi, class leader and PSWCC coordinator. "We had a great group of students that brought so much to the class. There were employees from company green teams, landscapers, sustainability consultants, city employees, master recyclers, and faith community volunteers. The discussions with our guest speakers were amazing."
Site visits include New Earth Farm, Tualatin Valley Water District's water wise landscaping garden, the Central Plant at Beaverton Round, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue's LEED certified fire station, Clean Water Services Durham treatment plant and fertilizer production system, and Hillsboro's Intermodal Transit Facility
The Summer session of "Our Green Washington County" is on Thursday evenings from 6-8 pm, from June 23 to August 11. The first night is at PCC Willow Creek, at SW 185th Avenue and Baseline. The rest of the classes are held at the various sites. Email douglas@tvwd.org for the schedule of site tours. Tuition is $35. The Course ID (CRN) is 33773. Course info can be found at http://bit.ly/liXS3e .
Red Cross Blood Drive at CUMC
Thursday, June 23, 2-7 pm at Christ United Methodist Church, on Dogwood just north of Bales Thriftway. Sign up in the office, or call Elaine at 503-646-1598.
Vote for the JQA Young House!
The National Trust for Historic Preservation selected the John Quincy Adams Young House as one of the top 100 "This Place Matters" finalists for a $25,000 grant. The winner will be selected according to which place gets the most votes.
To vote, visit the NTHP website. You will need to sign up on the National Trust site, and check your inbox for a voting link. When you see the list of contestants, scroll down to the Tualatin Hills Park Foundation to vote for the JQAY house.
143rd Sidewalk project underway
Construction on the 143rd Avenue pedestrian path project began on Tuesday, May 31. This Minor Betterment project is constructing a mix of asphalt pathway and concrete sidewalk along the east side of 143rd Avenue from Hunters Drive to West Union. Pedestrians are advised to not use this route until construction is complete. The work requires some lane closures with daytime delays through June 24. For additional information, visit www.co.washington.or.us/LUT/Divisions/Operations/Programs/minor-betterments.cfm
Meet Senator Bonamici
Our State Senator Suzanne Bonamici will hold a Constituent Coffee in Cedar Mill on Sunday, June 19, from 9-10 am, at Libertine Café, located at 12515 NW Cornell Rd. Bonamici, who has expressed interest in David Wu's US House seat, says, "Please drop by to hear about what I've been working on and to share your thoughts on the issues before the Legislature. I look forward to seeing you!"
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