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he Listen and Learn lecture series features speakers each month on a variety of topics. Lectures cost $5 for members and $7 for guests, and require advance registration.
The Dark Side of Portland
Friday, April 13, 9-11 a.m. Portland and Oregon haven’t always been nice places to live. In this presenta- tion, members are invited to take a trip to the dark side by discovering the real insider story of shocking skeletons in the closet. It includes the truth behind the Shanghai Tunnels, vice and corruption, fascinating residents, unethical behaviors, and more wicked history. It is presented by David Schargel, the Founder of Portland Walking Tours. Schargel is a lifelong history buff and storyteller who loves sharing entertaining stories of Portland’s colorful past, promising future and quirky cultures.
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Exploring France by Boat Wednesday, April 18, 6-7:30 p.m. Looking for a way to see Europe in a unique and incredibly relaxing way? During this lively presentation, Joan and Neil Malling explore three options for cruising the canals and rivers of the historical, cultural and gastronomically rich country of France in a simultaneously relaxing and stimulating way. The boats include self-drive boats, hotel barges or river cruisers, all with their own special charms. The Mallings, who have cruised more than 4,000 miles, take members through Burgundy, with its medieval villages and world-famous cuisine, and to Provence, with its sun-drenched Roman remains, picturesque fishing villages and colorful markets. The presenta- tion includes pictorial journeys on the Burgundy Canal, through the Rhone River Valley and on the Canal di Midi. Quick Register ME346
Earthquakes in Oregon: Past, Present and Future
Monday, April 30, 6-7:30 p.m. By popular demand, Scott Burns Ph.D is back after a huge response to his “Magnificent Geological History of
Serving Students in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade
Take a pictoral journey through the heart of France through Listen and Learn.
Oregon” presentation in January. This presentation discusses how in the Pacific Northwest, the Juan de Fuca plate is being subducted under the North American Plate at the Cascadia Subduction Zone. It discusses the hazards of and the preparedness for ground shaking, liquefac- tion, landslides and tsunamis along the subduction zone. Also, the differences of recurrence intervals for large earthquakes on the northern and southern margins, the chance of crustal, plate and subduction quakes affecting building codes, emergency preparedness, siting of critical facilities, and building of bridges and transportation corridors in the region. Finally, what can the region expect after a large quake? Quick Register ME347
College Planning and Preparation
Tuesday, May 8, 6-7:15 p.m. It’s never too early to begin aligning financial goals toward higher educa- tion. In this seminar, members learn all elements of college planning and preparation including: the importance of a student’s academic record, saving/ investing strategies, and resources for financial planning tactics to prepare you to take on the expense of college. Tim Tank is an accomplished Financial Advisor at Frazier Hunnicutt Financial, specializing in college financial planning, including the admissions process and how it relates to financial awards, tax-sheltered investments, and strategic financial planning as it relates to college expenses.
Future lectures include health talks on early warning signs for certain heatlh prob- lems, and healthy eating. Look for more on these lectures in the May Winged M. WM
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