June 1. 24 hours, seven days a week. Painter Christopher St. John exhibits dynamic images in a world of shifting light. Through July 3. Gallery @ The Jupiter, 800 E. Burnside St.

Roseway neighborhood plans clean-up 

June 1. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Roseway Neighborhood Association clean-up accepts yard debris, wood waste, metal, reusable building materials, electronics and garage sale items. Donations suggested. Glenhaven Park, 3001 N.E. 82nd Ave.

Guardino exhibits collages, puppet 

June 1. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guardino Gallery main gallery features Mar Gorman’s wall-mounted boxes, collages, paintings and fabric figures as well as Deborah Fay Lawrence’s satirical collages reflecting social, emotional and historic events. Stephanie Brockway has transformed the Feature Area with Tree Girl, a 5-foot puppet surrounded by curious animals. Through June 23. Hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. (503) 281-9048. www.guardinogallery.com. Guardino Gallery, 2939 N.E. Alberta St.

William Park studio features 13 artists

June 1 and 2. Noon to 5 p.m. The eighth annual William Park Studio Member Show. Thirteen monotype artists and painters will show their work. Information: (503) 201-2667. William Park studio, 2637 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Taoist tai chi classes scheduled 

June 1. 1 p.m. A 90-minute, beginning Taoist Tai Chi class continues for four months. Other classes start at noon June 5, 6 p.m. June 5, 4 p.m. June 6. Information: www.oregon.usa.taoist.org or (503) 220-5970. Taoist Tai Chi Center, 2251 N.E. Glisan St.

Archbishop Howard School marks 100 years 

June 1. 4-9 p.m. Celebrate 100 years of educational commitment at Archbishop Howard School at St. Rose. Food carts, beverage garden, kid zone and crafts, art and history walk. 4 p.m. musical performance. 5:30 p.m. Celebratory Mass. 7 p.m. introduction of special guests and alumni memories. Food and beverage tickets $1 per ticket in hospitality tent. Other events free. Information: development@archbishophoward.org or (503) 281-1912. St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 5309 N.E. Alameda St.

Imago Theatre stages comedy 

June 1, 7 and 8. 8 p.m. Also 2 p.m. June 9. Carol Triffle’s comedy, “Beaux Arts Club,” is a send-up of 19th century “ladies’ clubs” for studying fine art and literature. Free tickets or suggested donation of $10 to $20. Reservations (503) 231-9581 or imagotheatre@gmail.com . Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. 8th Ave.

Grant High juniors to paint bins, cut litter 

June 2. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Grant High School junior class council and local elementary school students invite community members to help “paint the bins,” which will be placed in the neighborhood to reduce littering. Information: Taylor Hall-Debnam, t.halldebnam@gmail.com. Grant High School, 2245 N.E. 36th Ave.

Local art shown in Concordia library 

June 4. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Local artists and David Haidle art exhibit in the George R. White Library & Learning Center. Free to view. Through July 20. Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Concordia University, 2811 N.E. Holman St.

Legal aid offered for seniors 

June 4 and 18. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Senior Law Project legal clinic, provided by Legal Aid Services of Oregon, for Multnomah County residents age 60 and older. Thirty-minute appointments are required: (503) 288-8303. Free. North Portland Senior Services office, 4610 N. Trenton St.

Recycling specialist to share tips 

June 4. 6-7:30 p.m. Metro recycling information specialist Betty Shelley has filled just one garbage can each year since 2006. She shares tips on recycling, waste reduction and urges workshop participants to explore their behaviors and learn ways for lasting changes. Free. Information: (503) 988-5391. Hollywood library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St.

Jazzkats plans party, art show 

June 4. 6:30-9:30 p.m. New owners Natasha Stille and Adam Lee invite the neighborhood for sweets, drinks and art by Cloud.break Art, including Kaitlyn Nelson, Joe Risso, Cris Creath. Information: (971) 302-6359 or natashastille@gmail.com. Jazzkats Coffee Bar, 1925 N.E. 42nd Ave.

Fred Meyer Junior Parade

June 5. 1 p.m. Enjoy kids in costumes; decorated wagons, floats and bikes; bands; community groups; dance teams; baton twirlers. Plan on fun and traffic delays. Free. Starts at Northeast 52nd Avenue and Sandy Boulevard and then heads west through Hollywood district.

Story time to feature sign language 

June 5. 11:15-11:45 a.m. Author and founder of SmallTalk Learning, Dawn Prochovnic, plans an interactive sign language story time for babies and toddlers featuring her alphabet book, “A-Z Sign with Me!” Autographed books available for $15 each. Event is free. Information (503) 954-2354. Green Bean Books, 1600 N.E. Alberta St.

Library seeks teen council advice 

June 5. 4:15-5:30 p.m. Teen Council members learn new skills, meet new friends and help the staff make the library more teen-friendly. Free. Information: (503) 988-5394. North Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.

Artists show food-related books 

June 6. noon to 6 p.m. “Feast!” is a juried show featuring 46 food-related artist books and broadsides by 43 artists. Hours: noon- 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Through June 15. (503) 927-4409. 23 Sandy Gallery, 623 N.E. 23rd Ave.

Learn how to dine for good health 

June 6. 3-4 p.m. Metropolitan Family Services shows how to get the most out of dining for good health. Free but registration required: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Writers to read memoirs 

June 6. 7 p.m. Scott Nadelson will read from his memoir, “The Next Scott Nadelson: A Life in Progress,” and Jay Ponteri will read from “Wedlocked: A Memoir.” Nadelson writes about a life falling apart. Ponteri provides those in monogamous relationships with rich material to consider. Information: (503) 284-1726 or www.broadwaybooks.net. Broadway Books, 1714 N.E. Broadway.

Lincoln High student to exhibit art 

June 7. 6-8 p.m. Opening of an exhibit featuring the work of Kathryn Liu, a Lincoln High School junior. Her work includes drawings, paintings and photography. Continues to July 27. Information: (503) 231-7264 or www.VisitAHC.org. Hours, except when educational programs are in progress, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday. Architectural Heritage Center, 701 S.E. Grand Ave.

Crystal, Midler star in film 

June 7. 1 p.m. Matinee movie, “Parental Guidance,” with Billy Crystal and Bette Midler. Grandparents agree to look after the grandkids for a weekend when their old-school methods collide with the kids’ 21st-century behavior. Shown again at 1 p.m. June 21 with subtitles. Free but donation accepted. Information: (503) 943-5662. Trenton Terrace Community Room, 4720 N. Trenton St.

Museum shows works of Lovejoy Columns artist 

June 8. 2-5 p.m. The “Master Penworks of Tom Stefopoulos,” the Greek immigrant who created the Lovejoy Columns, on display through April 2014. He also created flora, fauna, Americana and quotations with pen and ink on paper. Many were preserved by Greek families who received them as gifts or barter. Information: hellenicamericancc.org. Tours: (503) 858-8567. Free. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 1 p.m. Sunday. Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum of Oregon & Southwest Washington, 3131 N.E. Glisan St.

Farmers market to offer recipes 

June 8. 3-4 p.m. The Portland Farmers Market will provide quick recipe ideas, with opportunities to taste the results. Free. Information: (503) 988-5370. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. The Kenton Market, North Denver Avenue and McClellan Street, is open 3-7 p.m. Fridays.

Viking pancakes on menu 

June 9. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All-you-can-eat Viking pancakes, with scrambled eggs, sausage, fresh fruit, juice, tea and bottomless coffee. Children’s Nordic story time 10-11 a.m. Breakfast $7 adults, $3 children 5-12, under 5 free. Information: (503) 236-3401 or norsehall.org . Norse Hall, 111 N.E. 11th Ave.

Learn to make paper roses 

June 11. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Artist Kathy Karbo will show how to create handmade roses with vibrant tissue papers. Free. (503) 988-5362. Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave.

Portland writer to read new novel 

June 11. 7 p.m. Portland writer Amanda Coplin will read from her novel, “The Orchardist,” about a bachelor farmer who disrupts his ordered life when he opens his heart and lets the world in. Information: (503) 284-1726 or www.broadwaybooks.net. Broadway Books, 1714 N.E. Broadway.

AARP offers driver safety class 

June 13 and 14. 8:30-11:30 a.m. AARP driver safety class. $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Registration required: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Builders and Butchers to play folk rock 

June 13. 5 p.m. The Builders and the Butchers play folk-rock. Free. Music Millennium East, 3158 E. Burnside St.

Author to discuss slavery in Oregon 

June 13. 7 p.m. R. Gregory Nokes will present his book, “Breaking Chains: Slavery on Trial in the Oregon Territory,” published by Oregon State University Press. Drawing on the court record, he tells the story of the only slavery case adjudicated in Oregon. Free. Information: (503) 284-1726. Broadway Books, 1714 N.E. Broadway.

Avenue Q at triangle productions

June 13-29, Thursday, Friday, Saturdays @ 7:30 p.m. Avenue Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets Kate (the girl next door), Rod (the Republican), Trekkie (the internet sex-pert), Lucy The Slut (need we say more?), and other colorful types who help Princton finally discover his purpose in life! Come celebrate the month of June in a big way at The Sanctuary @ Sandy Plaza – 1785 NE Sandy Blvd with triangle productions! 503-239-5919

Film features visit with FDR 

June 14. 1 p.m. The film “Hyde Park on the Hudson” centers on the relationship between FDR (Bill Murray) and his distant cousin Margaret “Daisy” Suckley (Laura Linney) on the weekend in 1939 when England’s king and queen came to visit. $1 suggested donation. Film with subtitles shown at 1 p.m. June 21. Lunch of pizza, salad and drink for $2 both days. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Dealers plan used, rare book fair 

June 14.2-8 p.m. Plus 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 15. The seventh annual Rose City Used Book Fair includes used and rare books, prints and ephemera from more than 40 dealers. Admission $2 or $1 plus a can of food for the Oregon Food Bank. www.pauba.org . Double Tree at Lloyd Center, 1000 N.E. Multnomah St.

Laurelhurst homes plan sales 

June 15. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 120 homes participate in the annual Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association garage sale. Find map stations to see participating homes after June 14 at www.laurelhurstpdx.org or www.facebook.com/LaurelhurstPDX.

Kids’ book features Ladybug, Fly 

June 15. 2 p.m. Victoria Jamieson celebrates the release of her new picture book, “Pest in Show,” a sing-a-long sibling rivalry story about Ladybug and little brother Fly. Free. Information: (503) 954-2354. Green Bean Books, 1600 N.E. Alberta St.

Two guitarists to speak in music 

June 15. 3-4 p.m. Two jazz musicians, one from Portland and one from New York, meet in Portland and explore the possibilities of the guitar duet. Barry Glick and Neil Mattson share their musical conversation. Free. Information (503) 988-5370. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.

Learn tips for brain health 

June 17. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Learn four steps to improve brain health, including a fun discussion with examples of brain games and why they work. Registration required: (503) 288-8303 for Stay Sharp with Brain Games. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Concordia plans story time 

June 18. 10 a.m. Summer story time in George R. White Library & Learning Center. Second floor, room 210 Information: (503) 180-8507. www.cu-portland.edu/calendar. Concordia University, 2811 N.E. Holman St.

Millennium books eclectic musician 

June 19. 5 p.m. Emily Wells, a violinist merging hip-hop and classical, also plays drums, glockenspiel and other instruments. Free. Music Millennium East, 3158 E. Burnside St.

Library plans Juneteenth celebration 

June 19. 6-7:30 p.m. Celebrate Juneteenth with words and music on the lawn, marking the day Union soldiers brought Texans the news that the Civil War had ended and slaves were free. The date was June 19, 1865. Free. Information: (503) 988-5394. North Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.

Yvette Landry to perform 

June 21. 6 p.m. Singer, songwriter Yvette Landry performs honkey tonk, bluegrass, country zydeco and Americana. Free. 6 p.m. Music Millennium East, 3158 E. Burnside St.

Off the Couch plans activities 

June 21. 7-9 p.m. Off the Couch Events, for differently-abled people age 18 and older, are invited to activity night for games, crafts, dancing and snacks. Admission $7 per participant and first companion is free. Information: OffTheCouchEvents@gmail.com. Tabor Space, 5441 S.E. Belmont St.

Bug Chicks plan family fun 

June 22. 2-3:30 p.m. Join the Bug Chicks, two women entomologists (bug scientists), for family fun in exploring the world of insects, spiders and their relatives. You may hold, pet and look at a range of creatures. Free. Information: (503) 988-5362. Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave.

Book store plans ‘Superhero Day’ 

June 23. 1 p.m. Little heroes may celebrate “Superhero Day,” make masks and capes, go on a kryptonite scavenger hunt, sing super songs and hear super stories. $10 per child. Registration required: (503) 954-2354. Greenbean Book Store, 1600 N.E. Alberta St.

Computer tutor offers workshop 

June 24. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Computer tutor Bob Cochran offers a workshop, “Understanding Windows 8.” Registration required: (503) 288-8303. Free but donations appreciated. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Seniors to celebrate birthdays 

June 25. noon. Celebration for all seniors with June birthdays. Lunch is free for celebrants, $3 for those over 60 and $6.80 for those under 60. Birthday cake for all, with entertainment by Wee Works Daycare. Information: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Rock n’ roll musicians slated 

June 27. 6 p.m. Tango Alpha Tango includes Aaron, Nathan and Mitabai Trueb playing rock n’ roll. Free. Music Millennium East, 3158 E. Burnside St.

Spreadsheet class planned 

June 29. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about spreadsheets and the basic functionality of Microsoft Excel 2007 and other free spreadsheet products. Registration required: (503) 988-5234. Free. Hollywood library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St.

Ongoing events 

Toastmasters offer speech skills 

June 1. 9-10:30 a.m. Every Saturday in June, the Columbia Center Toastmasters meets in a supportive environment to develop oral communication and leadership skills. Guests are welcome and not required to participate. Coffee served. Information: David at (503) 724-4156. Rose City Park United Methodist Church, 5830 N.E. Alameda St.

Law, Medicare information available 

June 3. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and continuing daily. Information or assistance about Medicare, legal assistance, transportation coordination or support group. Call Kristina John Baptiste (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Monday Bridge games slated 

June 3. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bridge group every Monday. Information: (503) 288-8303. $1 suggested donation. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Classes teach good balance 

June 3 and 5. 1-2 p.m. Learn techniques for better balance using simple exercises. Continues Mondays and Wednesdays in June. Registration required: (503) 288-8303. Free but donation appreciated. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Sessions feature Tai Chi 

June 4. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tai Chi classes continue Tuesdays. Information: (503) 943-5662. Free but donations appreciated. Trenton Terrace Community Room, 4720 N. Trenton St.

Tutor offers computer classes 

June 4. 10 a.m. to noon. Every Tuesday. Learn to get more out of your computer in individual sessions with tutor John Lucas. Appointments required: (503) 288-8303. Free. Charles Jordan Community Center computer lab, 9009 N. Foss St.

Library offers Teen Lounge 

June 4. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Continues Tuesdays. Teen lounge & homework center. Use library computers, get homework help or do homework and listen to music. Free. Information: (503) 988-5386. Gregory Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd.

Legal Aid offers services 

June 7. 9-11:30 a.m. Every Friday, Legal Aid Services of Oregon offers free assistance for Multnomah County residents aged 60 and older. Make appointments with Kristina John Baptiste (503) 288-8303. Free. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Stories slated for small kids 

June 22. 11:15-11:45 a.m. Family storytime for children 6 years and younger with adult. Continues Saturdays. Free. Information: (503) 988-5386. Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd.

Upcoming events 

Actors to perform ‘Merchant of Venice’ 

July 6. 6 p.m. Portland Actors Ensemble will perform Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” on the Campus Green. Information: portlandactors.com. Free. Concordia University, 2811 N.E. Holman St.

— Janet Goetze

May 1. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Continues to May 28. Jeff Schnabel shows encaustic art and Jill Torberson shows metal sculpture in the main gallery. LeBrie Rich uses a variety of papers for collage and Laurie Vail uses found objects to highlight chickens in the feature area. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. www.guardinogallery.com . (503) 281-9048. Guardino Gallery, 2939 N.E. Alberta St.

Therapy dogs to help improve reading skills 

May 1, 15 and 19. 6-7 p.m. Kids and teens improve skills by reading to a therapy dog from Pet Partners. Free. Registration required: (503) 988-5163. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.

Order flower basket, support Madison library 

May 1. Order flower baskets to benefit the Madison High School library. Complete order sheets at the library or online: www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/madison/241.htm. Email online forms to nsulliva@pps.net. Baskets $25 each. Pick up baskets at Madison 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11 or at the library May 13. Madison High School, 2735 N.E. 82nd Ave.

Paintings highlight Portland street scenes 

May 3. 6-8 p.m. Opening reception for “You Are Here,” oil paintings of Portland street scenes by Shawn Demarest. Free. www.visitahc.org/content/shawn-demarest-you-are-here. Architectural Heritage Center, 701 S.E. Grand Ave.

Play features dance at Milagro Theatre 

May 3. 8 p.m. Opening night for “Dance for a Dollar,” world premiere of a play by Mariana Carreno King and Daniel Jaquez. Continues to May 25. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $15-$30 at www.milagro.org or (503) 236-7253. Milagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark St.

Library teaches how to use e-book reader 

May 4. 10 a.m. to noon. Get help with an e-book reader to use Library2Go, the library’s downloadable audiobook system. Bring your device and other equipment needed to transfer information to your device. Free. Information: (503) 988-5391. Hollywood library 4040 N.E. Tillamook St.

Planning a future 82nd Avenue 

May 4. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Northeast Neighbors and Southeast Uplift Coalition present a community forum on improving livability around 82nd Avenue. Neighbors, businesses, community groups and elected officials will discuss community safety, transportation options, streetscape design, business development and more. Free. Information: (503) 232-0010 or (503) 823-2780. Registration required: sandral@cnncoalition.org or bob@southeastuplift.org. Madison High School, 2735 N.E. 82nd Ave. Parking at Glenhaven Park, Northeast 82nd Avenue and Siskiyou Street.

Fun run to support Madison groups 

May 4. noon. Run 4 Mad Fun Run to raise funds for Madison High School clubs and sports teams. 15k at 12:30 p.m. 15k 3-person relay team at 12:30 p.m. 10k run at 1:15 p.m. 5k walk/run at 2:15 p.m. Registration $25. Register before day of run: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Run-4-Mad:Run/387379848038130. Madison High School, 2735 N.E. 82nd Ave.

Women’s quartet to perform ‘60s music 

May 5. 3 p.m. “Sirens of the 60s” features a women’s quartet performing music made popular by women singers of the 1960s. The quartet includes Patricia Holman, Jennifer O’Leary, Melissa Olmsted and Kay Pettygrove, backed by an instrumental quartet. The hits include “Stop! In the Name of Love,” “Chapel of Love,” and “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’.” Free-will offering. (503) 281-1229. Rose City Park United Methodist Church, 5830 N.E. Alameda St.

Senior center offers acupuncture clinic 

May 6. 8:15 a.m. to noon. Continues Mondays. Acupuncture clinic. Appointments required: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Make moves for better balance 

May 6. 1-2 p.m. Continues Monday. “Moving for Better Balance” uses simple exercises and easy to learn Tai Chi-style moves to improve your balance. Register: (503) 288-8303. Free but donations appreciated. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Breathe better with chair yoga 

May 6. 3-4 p.m.; continues Mondays. Also 9-10 a.m. May 9; continues Thursdays. People 55 and older learn how chair yoga can improve balance and breathing. $1 donation suggested. Information: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Acupressure promises allergy relief 

May 6. 6:30 p.m. Jane Conboy, certified hypnotherapist and TAT professional, will teach an acupressure technique for managing allergies. Free. Information: www.janeconboy.com. Limited seating. Register: (503) 703-3703 or Jane@JaneConboy.com 2100 N.E. Broadway, room 225.

Songwriters to visit music shop 

May 6. 7 p.m. Community day and songwriters’ circle with Velvet Trouper, Michael Manning and Jack McMahon. Free. Music Millennium East, 3158 E. Burnside St.

Ukelele group forms at Hollywood center 

May 7. 9:30 -11 a.m. and every Tuesday. New group plays the ukelele. Information: (503) 288-8303. Free but $1 donation appreciated. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Seamstress to mend seniors’ clothes 

May 7 and 21. 8:30-11 a.m. Volunteer master seamstress will mend seniors’ clothing. Suggested donation $5. Information: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Library offers time to speak English 

May 7. 6-7:30 p.m. Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. Free. Information: (503) 988-5394. North Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.

Barn Birds scheduled at Secret Society 

May 7. 7 p.m. The Barn Birds: Jonathan Byrd and Chris Kokesh in concert. Ticket $15 in advance from www.ticketfly.com, or $20 at the door. The Secret Society, 116 N.E. Russell St.

Learn to sign, sing with baby 

May 8. 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Amy Bazley of Baby Signs will teach parents of pre-verbal babies how to communicate with signs and songs. Class geared for care-givers and babies 6-18 months old. Free. Registration required: (503) 988-5234 or in the library. Gregory Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd.

Greek village art to open with champagne 

May 8. 5-7 p.m. Champagne and chocolate opening reception for “Marguerite Francis Sylvia – Life in a Greek Village,” an exhibit of 25 paintings by the American artist (1928-1973). Show continues to May 30. Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum, 3131 N.E. Glisan St.

Book group to meet in market 

May 8. 7:15-8:15 p.m. The Pageturners Book Group will discuss Best Love, Rosie by Nuala O’Faolain. Free. Mt. Bachelor second floor conference room of Whole Foods Market, next to Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave.

Royal Rosarian to address GOP women 

May 9. 11:30 a.m. Marilyn Schultz, a Royal Rosarian, will speak at the Northeast Republican Women’s Club luncheon. Public welcome. Cost $9. Reservations: Marlene (503) 255-2063. Holladay Park Plaza, 1300 N.E. 16th Ave.

Lessons offered for e-book readers 

May 9. 3-4:30 p.m. Get help with an e-book reader to use Library2Go, the library’s downloadable audiobook system. Bring your device and other equipment needed to transfer information to your device. Free. Information: (503) 988-5370. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.

EcoFilm to show ‘Fruit Hunters’ 

May 9. 7:30 p.m. The Portland EcoFilm Festival and Chipotle present “The Fruit Hunters,” which travels across culture, history and geography to show how intertwined we are with the fruits we eat. Information: (503) 493-1128. www.hollywoodtheatre.org. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd.

Senior center to show ‘Lincoln’ film 

May 10. 1 p.m. Steven Spielberg’s film, “Lincoln,” stars Daniel Day-Lewis and Tommy Lee Jones. Repeat with subtitles 1 p.m. May 17. Free but donation appreciated. Pizza with salad and soft drink $2. Information: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Learn about your medications 

May 10. 1-4 p.m. Review your medications with a professional. Appointments required: (503) 288-8303. Free but donations appreciated. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Counselor to discuss women’s mental illness 

May 10. 7 p.m. Hear counselor Tanya J. Peterson discuss women struggling through mental illness. She has written “Banishing Barriers & Living Life: Women Prevailing Through Mental Illness” and Leave of Absence, a novel from the world of post-traumatic stress disorder. Information: (503) 232-6003. In Other Words Feminist Community Center and Bookstore, 14 N.E. Killingsworth St.

Clapping, singing to encourage creativity 

May 11. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Master storyteller Anne Rutherford will teach easy clapping, jumping and singing activities to play at home to encourage creative play. For ages 5 and up. Free. Seating is first come, first served. Information: (503) 988-5362. Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave.

Children to explore stories through art 

May 11. 3-4 p.m. Storytellers from Portland Children’s Museum invite children ages 3-8 to explore their own stories through art activities. Free. Limited seating. Information: (503) 988-5370. Kenton library 8226 N. Denver Ave.

Super Water Sympathy to perform 

May 11. 3 p.m. Super Water Sympathy performs. Free. Music Millennium East. 3158 E. Burnside St.

Vikings plan mothers’ breakfast 

May 12. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Mother’s Day Viking all-you-can-eat breakfast will include eggs, sausages, fresh fruit, juice, tea and bottomless coffee. Children’s Nordic story time from 10-11 a.m. $7 adults; $3 children 5-12, free under 5. Information: (503) 236-3401 or norsehall.org . Norse Hall, 111 N.E. 11th Ave.

Hypnosis promises symptoms relief 

May 13. 2 p.m. Jane Conboy, certified hypnotherapist, outlines a program to manage symptoms of fibromyalgia. Free talk. Information: www.janeconboy.com. Limited seating. Registration: (503) 703-3703 or Jane@JaneConboy.com. 2100 N.E. Broadway, room 225.

Older Americans to unleash ‘Power of Age’ 

May 14. 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Celebrate Older Americans Month with refreshments and the music of Judy Dwyer. The theme: “Unleash the Power of Age.” Registration: (503) 288-8303. Free but donations appreciated. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Parade to mark special Norway day 

May 17. 4 p.m. doors open; 6 p.m. Grand Flag Parade, with participants wearing national costumes, marks Constitution Day, Norway’s most important national holiday. Norwegian Fjord horses, marching bands, vintage cars, dance performances and music add to the atmosphere. Flags and Nordic treasures for sale. Sponsored by Grieg Lodge Sons of Norway. Free. Information: (503) 236-3401 or norsehall.org. Norse Hall, 111 N.E. 11th Ave.

Off the Couch activities scheduled 

May 17. 7-9 p..m. Differently-abled individuals, 18 and older, participate in Off the Couch activity night games, crafts, dancing and snacks. Admission $7 per person and first companion is free. Information: OffTheCouchEvents@gmail.com. Tabor Space, 3441 S.E. Belmont St.

Demos to honor volunteers 

May. 17. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Multnomah County Democrats will honor outstanding volunteers at a champagne celebration plus dinner, no-host bar and raffle. Tickets $75 each; purchase in advance: multdems.org. Riverside Golf and Country Club, 8105 N.E. 33rd Drive.

Toastmasters offers speech feedback 

May 18. 9-10:30 a.m. All-evaluation meeting of Columbia Center Toastmasters. Speakers gain feedback on content, organization, voice quality and gestures. Information: David, (503) 724-4156. Free. Rose City Park United Methodist Church, 5830 N.E. Alameda St.

Neighborhood plans clean-up, sale 

May 18. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rose City Park Neighborhood Association’s neighborhood clean-up and yard sale. Household and yard discards but no computers, TVs, hazardous waste, dirt, concrete. Bring resale items early. Donations range from $10 per car and up. Proceeds support neighborhood activities. Information: Michael Roth (503) 493-8316 or Rose City Park PDX on Facebook. Back parking lot at Archbishop Howard School, 5309 N.E. Alameda St.

Labyrinth walk, healing service set 

May 18. 4-5:45 p.m. A candlelight labyrinth walk in the Great Hall. 5:30 p.m. A Healing and Wholeness service in the sanctuary. Free. Information: (503) 287-1289 or www.westprespdx.org. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1624 N.E. Hancock St.

Boomers plan rock, blues music 

May 18. 7-11 p.m. Baby Boomers Social Club, singles and couples, listen to and dance to blues and rock ‘n roll of “Drop Dead Red.” Line dance lesson at the break. $8 members, $12 non-members. Information: www.babyboomerssocialclub.com Red Lion Convention Center, 1021 N.E. Grand Ave., sixth floor.

Irvington plans home tour 

May 19. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 31st annual Irvington Home Tour and lecture about Portland’s celebrated gardens by historian Eileen Fitzsimons. Members of the Horseless Carriage Club of Greater Portland will drive vehicles along the tour route. Buy tickets for $25 at irvingtonhometour.com; Broadway Books, 1714 N.E. Broadway; Caffe Destino, 1339 N.E. Fremont St., or the Architectural Heritage Center, 701 S.E. Grand Ave. Information: committee@irvingtonhometour.com.

Benefit slated for Dougy Center 

May 19. noon-5 p.m. A five-hour Feldenkraise class marathon for posture relief through gentle, practical movements. Proceeds to benefit the Dougy Center for Grieving Children. $15 per class. Pre-registration suggested with Kim Cottrell, kim@kimcottrell.com or (503) 890-6865. Hipbone Studio, 1947 E. Burnside St.

Session to offer budgeting tips 

May 19. 2-3 p.m. Innovative Changes will provide information for realistic budgeting and saving for emergency funds, college savings, vacations or other goals. Free. Information: (503) 988-5386. Gregory Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd.

John Densmore to sign books 

May 19. 3 p.m. John Densmore signs books. Music Millennium East. 3158 E. Burnside St.

Book group to meet at senior center 

May 21. 1-3 p.m. Book discussion group meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Information: (503) 288-8303. Free but $1 donation appreciated. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

‘Life of Pi’ on film schedule 

May 24. 1 p.m. See film, “Life of Pi,” about an Indian boy’s passage to a new life in America when a shipwreck leaves him on a life raft with an orangutan, a zebra, a hyena and a Bengal tiger. Repeats with subtitles at 1 p.m. May 31. Free but donation appreciated. Pizza with salad and soft drink $2. Information: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

Play to explore arts club personalities 

May 24 to June 9. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. June 9. Carol Triffle’s “Beaux Arts Club” is a post-feminist theatrical riff on women’s cultural groups that were popular in late-19th century. A gender-blind critique of today’s poseur. Tickets free or donations ranging from $10 to $20. Reservations: (503) 231-9581 or imagotheatre@gmail.com . Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. 8th Ave.

Garden club to hear about perennials 

May 28. 7 p.m. Dave Doolittle and Annalise Doolitte of Petal Heads Nursery will speak about propagating new varieties of perennials. Information: gardenclubpdx.org or Gregg Macy, gregg@thegignow.com. Subud Center, 3185 N.E. Regents Drive.

Library offers website skills 

May 29. noon to 2 p.m. Learn to build a basic website using Google Sites application. Participants need to be proficient in computer applications, have a general understanding of website structure, and have a Google or Gmail account. Free. Information: (503) 988-5394. North Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.

Ongoing

Nurses to tend seniors’ feet 

May 1 and first Wednesday of each month. Senior foot clinic with nurses from Healthy Feet. Cleaning, nail trimming, callus reduction, lotion massage and nursing advice. Bring two towels and a basin. Cost $30. Call Arleta for appointment: (503) 988-5470. MLK Loaves and Fishes, 5325 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Toastmasters offer speaking skills 

May 4 and every Saturday. 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Columbia Center Toastmasters provides positive learning environment for oral communication and leadership skills. Guest are welcome. Free. Information: David (503) 724-4156. Rose City Park United Methodist Church, 5830 N.E. Alameda St.

Chair yoga offers benefits 

May 6. 3:30 p.m. and every Monday in May. Seniors learn chair yoga with a trained instructor. Registration required: (503) 203-1094. Free. The Heights at Columbia Knoll, 8320 N.E. Sandy Blvd.

Upcoming 

Training for Montessori teachers on schedule 

June 4. 6-8 p.m. An information night for a teacher education program, hosted by Montessori of Alameda, an accredited teacher training center. It is accepting candidates for teacher education for infant/toddler and primary levels with classes starting in July. Program details: www.montessoriofalameda.com. Information: (503) 422-3608 or contact Tammy Kennedy at tammy@montessoriofalameda.com.

— Janet Goetze

The Green Streets rain garden on Northeast 45th Avenue has space for people to step from cars, notes resident Tom Thomas, left. The plantings help manage runoff from heavy rains. Contractor Jermarino Romero, right, waters a new garden in hot weather. The city is seeking volunteer stewards to care for the green spaces. — Photo by Janet Goetze

David Delk is a volunteer for a city program that controls stormwater, provides attractive streetscapes and adds natural habitat for some creatures.

Best of all, Delk said, his basement no longer floods.

He is one of about 60 Green Street Stewards who watch over small “rain gardens” being installed along city curbs to handle run-off from rain storms.

The city is seeking more volunteers, working singly or in groups, to keep trash and leaves from clogging the points where water flows into the curbside plantings. This Green Street infrastructure uses stormwater as a resource instead of sending it straight into a sewer pipe, said Emily Hauth, manager of Portland’s Sustainable Stormwater Program.

The plants and soil filter pollutants that the rain washes from the streets, Hauth said. In addition, the miniature gardens keep Portland’s older pipe system from becoming overwhelmed in heavy rains. Decades ago, sewer and stormwater customarily used the same pipe. As more of the city develops and paving increases, the runoff increases, too.

Delk knows about that. His house sits in a low point of Northeast 45th Avenue, north of Burnside Street. In heavy rains, he was finding water in his basement. After complaints to the city, engineers suggested a Green Streets program as a remedy.

Because the special planted areas absorb rain water and hold it for a slow release, Delk  didn’t have excess water seeping into his basement in the rainy weather earlier this year, he said.

Construction on the concrete forms, which hold soil and plantings, began in early spring and were completed in June. Delk and his neighbors selected many of the plants for the rain garden from a list of flowers and shrubs that do well in both wet and dry environment. His include a low-growing Oregon grape, tall grasses and Douglas iris. The city’s list of approved plants also includes coastal strawberry, Kelsey dogwood, slough sedge (carex obnupta) and spreading rush (juncus patens).

Delk, who recently retired from an office job, signed up to be a Green Street Steward because he enjoys gardening and liked the idea of an environmentally friendly way to solve stormwater problems. In a basic training class, he learned that he shouldn’t add any plants to his rain garden. That guards against invasive species being introduced and makes sure that everything is likely to survive in this climate.

Hauth also asks stewards to refrain from weeding for at least two years, to make sure they don’t inadvertently pull up desired plants. After the plants are well established, stewards will have refresher training that includes tips for removing weeds, she said.

During the first two years, city contractors water the rain gardens in dry weather. Stewards are asked to provide supplemental watering in hot weather between contractors’ visits and to clear trash and leaves. They may push aside any sediment building up at the water entry, Hauth said, but the contractors will remove the silt.

In a training class attended by Sandra Dudley, a Laurelhurst neighborhood resident, Hauth advised against working in a rain garden during high traffic hours. She suggested wearing a bright safety vest and working from the sidewalk as much as possible. Dudley, who likes gardening, said she frequently walks past the rain garden for which she will register as a steward. She also will record online how often she tends the garden and what activities she performs.

“I think they are fascinating,” she said of the rain gardens, which landscape architects design. “They are very professionally done. It’s a really attractive and functional solution (to stormwater overflow).”

Portland began constructing its 1,200 Green Streets facilities throughout the city in 2003. One of the largest concentrations is between the Mt. Tabor neighborhood and the Willamette River, Hauth said. Others are in the Cully neighborhood, along New Columbia Avenue and North Denver Avenue in the Kenton business district. More are being installed on Morris, Siskiyou and Klickitat streets between North Vancouver and Northeast 67th Avenue.

Portland’s program is attracting interest across the country and even from foreign countries, Hauth said, including Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom, Russia, China and Korea.

For more information: Green Street Stewards, portlandonline.com/bes/GreenStreetSteward, greenstreetsteward@portlandoregon.gov,  (503) 823-5623

Glenn Andersen

Glen Andresen, beekeeper and resident of the Wilshire neighborhood, was offered a chance to share his expertise last summer when he received a knock on his door.  His neighbor, a set designer on the show, was frantic.  The crew had rented several palettes of bee equipment for the episode “Beeware” about a diabolical beekeeper, and now thousands of bees were flying around the set.  Ironically, that episode was partially filmed at a mansion on Northeast 35th Avenue and Fremont Street, next door to one of Andresen’s hives.

“I’m sure most of the bees flying around the set were my bees,” Andresen said with a chuckle. However, he didn’t share that thought with the set designer; instead, he identified the culprit, a few hives still containing combs of honey, and offered to remove them.