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Events

If you have any areas of interest for activities you would like to find out about, let Margie know at one of the Comfort Zone activities. Have a great month!!!

Weekly Activities Monthly Activities Free Activities

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 & Wednesday: Comfort Zone Hours: 11am-4pm at the Carnation Building, 669 South 1st Avenue, Hillsboro, OR (Map).
Meal: Lunch will be served at 12 noon.
Cyber Cafe: 1pm-4pm. 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.
Office Staff: 1pm-4pm.
Friday: Comfort Zone Hours: 12:30pm-8pm at the Carnation Building, 669 South 1st Avenue, Hillsboro, OR (Map).
Meal: Dinner will be served at 5pm.
Cyber Cafe: 1pm-4pm.
Office Staff: 1pm-4pm.
Saturday: Comfort Zone Hours: 12:30pm-4:30pm at the Carnation Building, 669 South 1st Avenue, Hillsboro, OR (Map).
Meal: Brunch or Meal will be served at 1:30pm.

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 held quarterly (January, April, July & October) at the Comfort Zone (Map) Potluck dinner begins at 6pm, and the meeting is started as soon as everyone is done eating.
Washington County Mental Health Consumer Council Meeting: The Consumer Council meets on the Friday before the Staff Meeting 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 4:45-5 PM.
WCCC Board Meeting: The Board of Directors meets on the Wednesday following the third 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 1pm-2pm.
WCCC Staff Meeting: On Saturdays up to the 24th of the month, this meeting is held on the third Saturday of the month. On Saturdays falling on the 25th of the month and later, this meeting is held on the last Saturday of the month. The meeting starts at 12 noon.

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

What: 25th Annual Tulip Fest 2010 – Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
Where: Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, 33814 South Meridian Rd., Woodburn, OR 97071
When: March 25 – April 25, 9am – 6pm
Details: $5/carload on week days and $10/carload on weekends. Our favorite time of year is when the tulips bloom! Every year the varieties are arranged differently in a new pattern of color as we rotate our tulip fields to a new location. Check the "Schedule of Events" at www.woodenshoe.com for a detailed list of daily and weekend activities. (503) 634-2243

What: Portland Farmers Market at PSU 2010
Where: Park Blocks at Portland State University between S.W. Montgomery and S.W. Harrison, Portland, OR 97205
When: March 20 – December 18, 8:30am – 2pm, Fall Hours (Nov. & Dec. 9am – 2pm)
Details: FREE!!! Each of our Portland Farmers Markets strives to bring you healthy, local food and artisanal bounty. Plus, there are activities and fun for the whole family. So come experience the market. Enjoy the music. Learn from top chefs. Make your own statement in support of local food! Check their website at http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/ for more information. (503) 241-0032

What: America’s Got Talent live in Portland - NBC
Where: Keller Auditorium, SW 3rd & Clay, Portland, OR 97204
When: March 17 – March 18, Times TBD
Details: FREE!!! America’s Got Talent is taping live in Portland and all tickets are FREE!! Join host Nick Cannon and judges Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and Howie Mandel as the country’s best amateur performers in Oregon compete! Go to this link http://www.ocatv.com/shows/show/283 to request your free tickets.

What: OMSI presents $2 Days
Where: 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
When: First Sunday of Each Month, 9:30am – 5:30pm
Details: Explore the museum for only $2 per person!!! www.omsi.edu (503) 797-4000

What: Portland Saturday Market 2010
Where: Waterfront Park near Ankeny & Naito, Portland, OR
When: March 6 – December 24, Saturday 10 – 5pm, Sun 11 – 4:30pm
Details: FREE!!! Operating since 1974 the Portland Saturday Market is the largest continually operating outdoor arts and crafts market in the nation. Centered in Portland's historic Old Town the Market is one of the most popular shopping destinations for local handcrafted goods. Check out http://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com/ for more information. (503) 222-6072

What: 7th Annual SE Portland Art Walk
Where: Various SE locations, Portland, OR
When: March 6 – March 7, 10am – 5pm
Details: FREE!!! A 2-day walking tour and sale by Portland artists showing and selling their art in their own studios, homes and businesses. Meet artists in their native environments, purchase art at specially reduced prices. www.seportlandartwalk.com

What:Charles A. Hartman presents O. Winston Link: The Last Steam Railroad in America
Where: Charles A. Hartman Fine Art 134 NW 8th Avenue, Portland
When: Wednesday, February 3 – Saturday, March 13. Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am to 6:00pm
Details: FREE!!! Photographs by O. Winston Link of the final years of the Norfolk and Western Railway of the late 1950s.

What: Bullseye Gallery presents April Surgent: Reflect
Where: Bullseye Gallery 300 NW 13th Avenue, (Pearl District) Portland, OR
When: Thursday, February 2 - Saturday, March 20. Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Details: FREE!!! “Passing moments” in works by April Surgent.

What: Portland Art Museum
Where: 1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
When: Last Friday of Each Month from 5pm-8pm
Details: FREE!!! Take advantage of the limited hours of free entry! Normally $12 per person!

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.

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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