Now that we’ve rung in the new year, here’s a reminder about how your return-deposit bottles and cans help the “Can Man and Crew” to help students in Parkrose area schools …

See why many families are coming here, from all over outer East Portland, to enjoy concerts geared for folks with kids …

This unique school teaches more than simply ‘arts and crafts’. See why the projects on which these students are working will help them continue their education, or even land them a good-paying job …

Here’s a look at a great annual event that benefits several worthy students graduating from the school …

Here’s another example of how volunteers are doing all they can to make sure kids have the opportunity to attend Outdoor School …

See why, on this special day, students were more than happy to attend an all-school assembly – when ‘Committed’ – an a cappella singing group – was to appear …

We’ve seen their stellar production of this musical – read this, and you’ll see how this show is entertaining for young and old alike. Reserve tickets, before the date you want to attend sells out …

See why, based on our sneak preview, this production of Fiddler on the Roof looks as if it might be the best show that David Douglas High has mounted to date – which means you may want to reserve seats now, before they sell out …

You can’t hear here how good they sound – but you can see why so many people have discovered that they can hear great classical music played by skilled musicians – right in outer East Portland …

If you missed this unusual exhibition when was here before – here’s your chance to get an anatomy lesson unlike one your likely to see elsewhere. Be warned, some of these images are not for the squeamish …

In addition to learning their lines – discover what else students learned, as they presented Shakespeare’s classic tale of love and treachery …

You might be surprised to learn how many bicycles two Parkrose-based Masonic Lodges gave to the grade school kids who read books over the summer …