BUSINESS BRIEFS

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Woodstock attorney is new S.E. Rotary Club President. Bill Meyer, a Woodstock attorney, was inducted into the presidency of the Southeast Portland Rotary Club in the last week of June; he will serve through June of next year, and succeeds Woodstock resident Patricia Nichols, the previous Club President. At the club’s noon meeting of July 9, four new members were inducted into club membership — John Ellis of Outer Southeast, Dr. Genie Willis of Woodstock, and Neal Brown of Beaverton, among them. The club meets weekly at Monday noon at the Eastmoreland Golf Course Grill, just north of the east end of the Bybee Bridge. Visitors are always welcome at each meeting; having lunch is optional. For more information on Rotary itself, and the 51-year-old Southeast Rotary Club, go online to: HYPERLINK “http://www.SoutheastPortlandRotary.com” www.SoutheastPortlandRotary.com

“Passport” promotion and sale set for August 4th. On Saturday, August 4th, the Sellwood Westmoreland Business Alliance features the businesses of its neighborhoods as they open their doors for their annual “Passport to Sellwood and Westmoreland” event. This celebratory community event showcases the Sellwood/Westmoreland businesses, and plays host to a local health fair — drawing thousands of people on this single day for sales galore at retail shops, community information, prizes, entertainment, and summer fun for all. With a passport map, and a game to gather stamps at the many participating shops, adults and children wander the streets collecting stamps for prizes. New this year, street bands will be playing at various locations, and a Portland Street Trolley Car will help walkers get from one spot to another. Local vendors will also be selling their goods at various locations throughout the neighborhoods. All participating retail businesses will be offering something extra special for their customers on this day. The SWBA expresses appreciation to the sponsors whose underwriting helped make the event possible: Umpqua Bank, Providence Milwaukie Hospital, Nectar Frozen Yogurt, Make It So Printing, Stars Antiques Malls, PDX Kids Calendar, Sock Dreams, Windermere Real Estate, Jade TeaHouse, The Portland Bottle Shop, Savory Spices, Columbia Sportswear, West Moreland True Value Hardware, QFC Market, and New Seasons Market.

“Country Bill’s” reported sold — to be replaced by stores. Craig Thomas, proprietor of what THE BEE regards as the very best steak restaurant in the entire five-country metropolitan area, Country Bill’s in Woodstock, reports that lengthy negotiations have concluded, and the restaurant — which owns the property it sits on, making it uniquely valuable — has been sold for commercial development, and will soon close and be replaced by four stores. The date of closure was not set at the time THE BEE went to press, but it could be as early as August 1, or as late as October 1, or any date in between. Customers are advised to call the restaurant at 503/774-4198 prior to heading there for dinner to make sure it is open. Patrons have been coming regularly from as far away as Vancouver, Lake Oswego, and Salem, to have dinner at the restaurant — which has been a destination in the Woodstock neighborhood for 48 years. THE BEE has been dining there every Friday for years, and will continue to do so till the restaurant closes. At which time THE BEE may have to swear off steak.

“Stride Strong Physical Therapy” opens in Sellwood. Owner Scott Holland, and Doctor of Physical Therapy Alice Holland, announce the Grand Opening of “Stride Strong Physical Therapy” on the Springwater Trail just north of the Sellwood Bridge at 8065 S.E. Grand Ave, Suite 140. The grand opening event is on August 8th at 4-7 pm, open to the public. Stride Strong is described as “an outpatient physical therapy clinic that specializes in rehabilitation of running injuries, balance disorders, and hip/knee/ankle foot problems”. Accepting most health insurances, their services include: running and walking video gait analysis, balance training, and lower body strengthening. Dr. Holland will also be hosting monthly seminars starting Sept 1st on such subjects as “Understanding your Health Insurance”, “Fear of Falling”, “Finding the right footwear for your run”, and more. The Internet website is: HYPERLINK “http://www.stridestrong.com”www.stridestrong.com. Their telephone number is 503/877-4786.

“Dusty Tiger Mall” packs up and moves south. The “Dusty Tiger Mall of Antiques”, currently located in the former Rodgers Variety Store space across from the Moreland Theater, announces that it will close in Westmoreland this month, and will reopen downtown in the City of Milwaukie in the near future.

Woodstock “Landlord Study Hall” confronts bedbug issue. August 8th, 6:30 pm, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The monthly “Landlord Study Hall”, sponsored by realtor Kathryn King and colleagues, will present Jefferey S. Bennett, Attorney at Law, with Warren Allen, LLP, speaking about two issues of concern to landlords: Medical marijuana, and bedbugs, in your rentals. Doors open at 6:15 pm for sign in. Class concludes at 8:00 pm. Free to unlicensed individuals, but RSVP is required, and can be e-mailed to: HYPERLINK “mailto:kathryn@kjkproperties.com” kathryn@kjkproperties.com, or called in to 503/772-8825.

Edward Jones office to serve BBQ! John Molesworth, a local financial advisor for the personal financial services firm Edward Jones, invites the community to attend an open house from 11:30 am till 7 pm for a BBQ lunch or dinner on Wednesday, August 15th, at 6434 S.E. Milwaukie Avenue, tucked back behind Philadelphia’s, and located just north of the Bank of America parking lot. “We are happy to be part of the Sellwood-Westmoreland community, and would like to express our appreciation for the confidence and support we receive year-round,” Molesworth says.

Brooklyn neighborhood business owner markets invention. Carson Smith of Brooklyn has invented what is called the “BEAMii Lock Light”. This touch-sensor light is used to shine on locks at night. Carson advises that he came up with the idea after standing at his door in the dark fumbling through his keys; he had a porch light, but it did not light up either his door or the keyhole. Frustrated by the fact he could not get into his own home easily, Carson was struck with an idea of a light that can be affixed to any door above a lock, “to help you see your keys and keyhole, giving you access to your home safely”. BEAMii is already selling at Fred Meyer, Hi-School Pharmacy, Amazon.com, Improvements.com, and a few local shops in the Greater Portland Area. BEAMii runs on a long-life lithium battery that should give years of service before requiring replacement. The light turns off automatically after 45 seconds to avoid draining the battery. Go online to: HYPERLINK “http://www.BEAMii.com”www.BEAMii.com — for more details on BEAMii, and the Smith family.

Woodstock food cart celebrates anniversary. Nicole Brown, who with her husband owns El Gallo Taqueria in the Joinery’s parking on S.E. Woodstock Boulevard celebrated its third year in business by hosting an anniversary party at the Mexican food cart on Saturday, July 21, during its regular business hours, noon until 7 pm.

Sellwood Community Center presents fitness for seniors in September. “Zumba Gold” fitness classes are being offered at the Sellwood Community Center, for active and older adults — addressing the anatomical, physiological, and psychological needs specific to seniors. Led by Zumba instructor Amanda Valley, who says, “Experience one of the fastest growing, dance-based fitness crazes in the country! Infectious music, easy-to-follow dance moves, and body-beautifying benefits. Routines combine fast and slow rhythms to achieve a balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits. A dynamic, exciting & effective workout! Move fast and have fun!” Please dress for moving, and bring water. Wear comfortable shoes that are good for dancing; no flip flops or rubber sandals. Classes are on Thursdays, starting September 6th, 9:30 until 10:30 am. It’s an ongoing class; $30 for a four week session. Drop-in option available, but only when there is space in the class. The community center is at 1436 S.E. Spokane, on the corner of 15th and Spokane, in Sellwood. To register for the class, call the community center: 503/823-3195.

“Puppy Preschool” classes starting at Rose City Veterinary. Rose City Veterinary Hospital announces a new service — Puppy Preschool classes, at their hospital in on S.E. Powell Boulevard at the Brooklyn neighborhood. In partnership with Bravo Dog Training, Puppy Preschool classes will provide an opportunity for critical socialization and training for puppies between 8 and 16 weeks of age. Classes will be held on Saturday afternoons (enrollment and proof of vaccinations required) and taught by Mary Majchrowski, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with over 15 years experience. Topics covered include housebreaking, crate training, walking on leash, jumping up, chewing and mouthing, teething, handling exercises, name recognition, teaching attention, sit, down, come when called and establishing the proper owner-pet relationship. For more information, visit Rose City Veterinary Hospital’s Internet website at: HYPERLINK “http://www.rosecityvet.com” www.rosecityvet.com — or call 503/232-3105.

“First Friday” artist fete at Tilde. “Tilde” in Sellwood will host a First Friday reception for Cate Anevski from 6 to 9 pm on Friday, August 4th. Her show at the shop will run until September 30th. Cate Anevski is a Portland artist and illustrator, and she works in a variety of media, from watercolors to woodburning — but her current obsession is embroidery and other fiber arts. In the collection of embroideries in this show, Cate focuses on the concept of the character: A portrait can tell an entire story, and in each of these works, she strives to present the stories along to the viewer. Tilde is situated at 7919 S.E. 13th Avenue; the Internet website is: HYPERLINK “http://www.tildeshop.com” www.tildeshop.com

Sellwood acupuncturist announces special service. Douglas S. Wingate MAcOM, L.Ac., a licensed acupuncturist, tells THE BEE he has established a low-cost program “for people who have sustained a head or brain injury, and many of the sequela that follow, including PTSD, fatigue, headaches, tinnitus, etc. Wednesday evenings each week from 3-5pm I hold group community acupuncture to the brain injury community. This ‘group setting’ keeps treatment costs low ($15 + a military discount to current/previous service members), and creates a shared environment where many people who may feel in isolation, or unable to function in society due to difficulties following an injury, can come together in a quiet setting and support one another in their healing, and know they are not the only one living with such difficulties.” You can reach him at 503/250-0660.

Westmoreland artist in Portland Building exhibition. Westmoreland artist Christy Hawkins, held an artist’s reception on July 13 at her installation in the lobby of the Portland Building. From 4 to 6 pm, visitors could see the show and meet the artist, who was easily identified by the dress she wore — made out of the same fabrics prevalent in the show’s landscape. Melanie Bishop, on the faculty of Prescott College in Arizona, present at the opening, commented, “The textile scene created by Hawkins is an imagined outdoor nature setting, with a background containing sky and clouds, mountains and trees. In the foreground is a 3-D campsite, complete with full-sized tent made of sticks and an original quilt by Hawkins, and a campfire with logs and flames, encircled by rocks, some of which have critters sewn to their undersides. The whole scene is soft, puffy, quilted, welcoming.” Hawkins says in her artist’s statement that she was aiming to equate the natural world with the warmth, softness and comfort of a beloved blanket. Christy Hawkins is one of three student artists (she attends Portland State) selected by RACC for this year’s shows in the Portland Building. More of her work can be found at HYPERLINK “http://www.christy-hawkins.com” www.christy-hawkins.com.

New Seasons Market — at Moreland Farmers Market. On August 29, New Seasons Market, and the farms at Moreland Farmers Market, are teaming up to offer samples of tasty dishes using farm-fresh ingredients. New Seasons will be offering samples from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. There will also be arts and crafts, face painting and balloon animals from Dragon Theater Puppets. The Moreland Farmers Market is located at the corner of S.E. Bybee Boulevard and S.E. 14th Avenue, in front of Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial, and runs from 3:30 to 7:30 pm each Wednesday during the season. Additional information can be found online at: HYPERLINK “http://www.morelandfarmersmarket.org” www.morelandfarmersmarket.org

U-Brew anniversary. Cliff Webb, owner of Portland “U-Brew & Pub”, announces his brewpub will celebrate its First Anniversary on August 17th & 18th “with an outdoor Brewfest. The event will feature six breweries, in addition to the handcrafted beers that we brew. Food will be available from San Felipe Taqueria.” The U-Brew & Pub is located next door to the taqueria at S.E. Milwaukie Avenue and Tolman Street in Westmoreland.

Westmoreland movie preview is a fundraiser. Agents from Windermere Cronin & Caplan Realty Group in the Westmoreland office and elsewhere are hosting a special screening of “ParaNorman”, a new stop-motion animated feature produced by Hillsboro-based LAIKA, to raise money for the Windermere Foundation, which supports programs for low-income and homeless families in the communities served by Windermere. The screening of the stop-motion feature will be held on Saturday morning, August 18, at 10:30 am, at the Moreland Theater, 6712 S.E. Milwaukie Avenue. Doors open at 9:30 am. Extra fun scheduled for the “ParaNorman” screening include: A zombie costume contest; a display of original puppets used in the production; a special LAIKA guest; and a raffle for a tour of the LAIKA studio. LAIKA, the production company known for the critically acclaimed stop-motion animated movie “Coraline”, has posted a preview of ParaNorman online at: HYPERLINK “http://www.paranorman.com” www.paranorman.com — and the movie will make its nationwide debut on August 17.