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Weekly Activities

Comfort Zone sponsors the following ongoing weekly events that all Consumers and their families are welcome to attend. Meals/snacks, soft drinks and activities are provided at no charge. (See monthly calendar for more details!)

Monday

Cyber Cafe: 1pm-4pm at the Carnation Building, 669 South 1st Avenue, Hillsboro, OR (Map). There is always someone there to help you on the computers if needed. It's a good way to learn the computers, or get computer work done or just play around and talk to the other people there.
Meal: Lunch will be served at 12 noon.

Wednesday

Comfort Zone:  Noon-4pm at the Carnation Building, 669 South 1st Avenue, Hillsboro, OR (Map).
Meal: Lunch will be served at 12 noon.

Cyber Cafe: 1pm-4pm at the Carnation Building, 669 South 1st Avenue, Hillsboro, OR (Map).

Friday

Cyber Cafe: 1pm-4pm at the Carnation Building, 669 South 1st Avenue, Hillsboro, OR (Map).
Comfort Zone: 5pm-8pm at the Carnation Building, 669 South 1st Avenue, Hillsboro, OR (Map).
Meal: Dinner will be served at 5pm.

Saturday

Comfort Zone:  1pm-4:30pm at the Carnation Building, 669 South 1st Avenue, Hillsboro, OR (Map).
Meal: Brunch will be served at 1:30pm.

        Cyber Cafe: 1:30pm-4:30pm at the Carnation Building, 669
        South 1st Avenue, Hillsboro, OR (Map).

Monthly Activities

WCCC Advisory Committee

WCCC is looking for volunteers from the community to sit on their WCCC Advisory Committee, to lend support and ideas as needed to the organization. Program development, fund raising and activities are some of the things discussed by this fun and low stress committee. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of even-numbered months at the Comfort Zone (Map) Potluck dinner begins at 6pm, followed by a meeting at 7pm.

Washington County Mental Health Consumer Council Meeting

The Consumer Council meets on the second Friday of each month to discuss and plan the activities for the Comfort Zone. Consumer participation is encouraged and appreciated. Join us at the Comfort Zone (Map), from 5:45-6 PM.

WCCC Board Meeting

The Board of Directors meets on the Wednesday following the second Friday of each month to discuss important information pertaining to Consumer Council and to vote on any issues needing attention. This is a public meeting and anyone is welcome to attend. Join us at the Comfort Zone (Map), from 2pm-3pm.

WCCC Staff Meeting

This meeting is held on the last Saturday of the month, unless the last Saturday falls between the 28th and 31st, in which case it will be held on the 2nd to the last Saturday of the month. The meeting starts at 12 noon.

WCCC Calendar Meeting

This meeting is held on the Monday before the Staff Meeting at 1:30pm. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and plan the events for the month. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Free Activities (or nearly free) for Yourself & a Friend

What: Museum of Contemporary Craft: “The Conspicuous Transformation of Every Day Objects" 
Where: Museum for Contemporary Craft, 724 NW Davis St., Portland 97209.
When: August 28, 2008 - January 4, 2009. Tues-Sun 11am-6pm, Thur 11am-8pm.
Details: Free! Call if you have questions: 503-223-2654. An exhibition exploring how artists are taking mass manufactured objects and transforming them by hand to create art.

What: “It’s Not Living Alone” Art Exhibit by Sylvia Levenson. 
Where: Bullseye Gallery, 300 NW 13th Ave., Portland, OR 97209
When: Now through December 6, 2008. 10:00am – 5pm (call for days open).
Details: FREE Call (503)227-0222 for days open.

What: Catlin Gabel School Rummage Sale 
Where: Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland 97217. 
When: October 30 through November 2
Details: Call for details: (503)736-5200.

What: Portland Japanese Rose Garden FREE DAY 
Where: Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Avenue, Portland, OR 97201 
When: November 11, 2008 10:00am to 4:00pm
Details: Free but 1 can of food donation optional. (503)223-1321.

What: Catlin Gabel School Rummage Sale 
Where: Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland 97217. 
When: October 30 through November 2
Details: Call for details: (503)736-5200.

What: Would You Like An Aria With Those Fries? (Portland Opera)
Where: Multnomah County Library, 801 SW 10th Avenue, Portland.
When: 12pm-1pm on the first Friday each month through November 7, 2008.
Details: FREE! Opera & classical music, chat with members of the chorus & orchestra. Noon time presentation, bring your lunch. Discover the glories of opera & classical music.

What: Outdoor Activities
Where: www.metro-region.org/article
When: Anytime!
Details: Discover our outdoor areas and the activities they have to offer.  Come to Cyber Café and check out the website! 

What: Shute Park Aquatic and Recreation Center
Where: 953 SE Maple, Hillsboro
When: Call for hours 503-681-6129
Details: Price is $4.00

What: Pioneer Square
Where: Downtown Max Stop between 6^th and Broadway
When: Anytime!
Details: FREE. Great place to hang out, relax and watch people in spring weather.

What: Powell’s Bookstore
Where: NW 10^th and Burnside
When: Anytime!
Details: Browse one of the biggest bookstores in the world.

What: Genealogy Class
Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  14903 SW Westlake Drive, Lake Oswego
When: 3^rd Saturday of each month at 9am
Details: Free help and family history library on site. 

What: Fresh fruit and vegetables for low-income families
Where: East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106^th Ave. Portland
When: First Tuesday of every month at 10:30am
Details: FREE First come, first served. Bring your own bag. Call 503-823-3450 for more information.

What: Cultural Pass from the library (Clackamas County)
Where: Various Locations (see details)
When: Various (see details)
Details: Spend the day for FREE, at the following places:  Oregon Historical Society, Portland Classical Chinese Gardens, Rhododendron Gardens, Ermatinger House, Carnegie Center/Children’s Museum, Japanese Garden, Museum of Oregon Territory, Steven-Crawford House, Oregon Garden, Pittock Mansion, Portland Art Museum, CM2 Children’s Museum.  Multnomah and Washington County have a more limited selection.

What: Free Essential Health Care
Where: Washington County Health Department Clinic, Public Services Building, 155 N. First Avenue, Hillsboro.
When: Monday and Thursday from 5pm-9pm every week
Details: For anyone who is without health insurance, there is a health care clinic open. It's on a first come first serve basis, so get there by 4pm. This is not for routine medical care, but more for urgent care. Call 503-846-4919 for more information.

What: Washington County-Wide Resource Number
Where: Washington County
When: Anytime
Details: This number is a way to access information about help that you might need. Services include: free dental care, free rides to medical appointments, grocery shopping, how to obtain free medications, understanding your insurance coverage, and emergency food. The list is so long I can’t print all of them here. To be eligible you just need to be low income. The number is for Washington County residents 211 or 503-222-5555. For every problem there is a solution, with the right information and help.

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