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Oregon Mensa Event Calendar: March 2008

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

8:00 PM - NTN TRIVIA at Macadams Bar & Grill in Portland, 5833 SW Macadam Ave (503-246-6227). Enter and curl right to join the trivia team for HH appetizers and games. Trivia starts early and runs late, but the main event is "Showdown" from 5:25 to 6:45. Minors allowed until 8pm (and then $2 micros begin). Contact: Jeff Fisher (NTN-SIG-owner @ yahoogroups.com or 360-883-0419). Open event presented by GenX. NXM, WBC, WCE, NS, RSE-Every Tue

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

MID-VALLEY- 6:30 PM - FIRST WEDNESDAY MONTHLY DINNER- " Please join us for good conversation, and good Japanese food at "Aomatsu", Located in Corvallis at 122 NW 3rd St. downtown. Their phone number is (541) 752-1410. Email Questions to ""

Thursday, April 3, 2008

SLACKER SIG at J&M Café, SE 6th and Ash. If you are unemployed, underemployed, retired, or otherwise free to wander in for breakfast at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday (Yeah, I know, the true slacker is still asleep; this is a compromise), come in to discuss great moments in politics, great music, surfing the Internet, the weather or whatever. Join us and loiter while others toil. Michael Pearce 503-236-3345 mp@moonmac.com. Quit your job! Slack off! – J.R. Bob Dobbs. RSE every Thursday.

Friday, April 4, 2008

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK. Enjoy the downtown galleries and retail shops! There is bus service to the galleries in the Old Mill District too. For details see http://www.bendgalleries.com . RSVP to David Knitowski, 541-318-8961 or davidaknitowski@yahoo.com; last-minute callers can reach me at 419-8551 (cell). Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Bellatazza, 869 NW Wall Street, Bend.

After Work (whatever time that is) DOWNTOWN TGIF at Mandarin House Restaurant, Ankeny Street between 1st and 2nd. Celebrate the weekend\'s arrival with excellent Chinese food, brilliant conversation, and a full bar. Close to Max and Tri-Met routes. Enter Ankeny Street side entrance, and take the inside stairway to the left. You\'ll see us at the back tables. The group generally disperses around 7 p.m. RSE

Saturday, April 5, 2008

EX COMM meeting 6:30 at Ruth P\'s house, 2925 SE Taylor, Portland, 97214. All Members always welcome. 503 234 5687

FIRST SATURDAY at the home of Brewster Gillett and Nancy Browne- Address is 4287 SW Chesapeake Portland 97239 (used to be 97201). BYOB, and munchies to share, smoking outside, two provenly hypoallergenic adolescent Maine Coon Cats who love tummy rubs. Brewster & Nancy bg@fdi.us

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

SECOND TUESDAY DINNER at China Buffet, 1350 NE Stephens St., Roseburg. RSVP / INFO / directions: terrif@charter.net or 459-9455. RSE second Tuesday, LVM.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

EUGENE –LOWER WILLAMETTE VALLEY DINNER – 6:30 P.M. – Mezza Luna Pizzeria (http://www.mezzalunapizzeria.com/menu.htm), 933 Pearl St. in Eugene. It\'s been too long; lets get together over the best pizza/calzones this side of the river. Head count appreciated. Glenn or Debbie Hoerning 541-687-8362 or email to: dhoerning@comcast.net.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

SECOND THURSDAY LUNCH at the Blue Scorcher Café in Downtown Astoria, at 1493 Duane. Have a healthful lunch and stimulating conversation. Please introduce yourself and join us. There will be a yellow "M" on the table. All within commute distance [Washington\'s Pacific County in particular] are WELCOME. RSE 2nd Thu.

Friday, April 11, 2008

POLISH DINNER at Grandpa\'s Cafe, downstairs in Polish Hall, 3832 N. Interstate Ave., Portland, 97227. Traditional Polish dishes plus a good selection of Polish beers, wine and mead. There is parking, and Polish Hall is a couple of blocks north of the Overlook station on the Yellow Line. Please e-mail me at cdmcclellan@comcast.net if you are planning to come or if you have any questions. I will give the owners a heads-up if it\'s going to be a crowd. The restaurant is open on Friday from 4-9 pm.

CENTRAL OREGON SECOND FRIDAY DINNER at Pepe\'s Mexican Restaurant, 2650 NE Division, Bend. Contact Elizabeth Oliver at emo@opusnet.com or 541-548-5594 for more information. Please RSVP by Thursday. Restaurant Website: www.mypepes.com/ SOUTHERN OREGON - 6:00 PM - SOMensa Second Friday SOIRÉE. Marie Callender\'s, 1528 Biddle Rd., Medford. If you need more info contact Joe Zajac, 541-779-3420 or < zajac@aol.com>. Bring your significant other and come join us. It\'s a great venue for good conversation.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

SOUTH COAST MENSA monthly meeting at Bandon Bill\'s Restaurant, 3225 Beach Loop Road, Bandon. This restaurant is part of the Best Western Inn at Face Rock Resort. We will be in the Fireside Room for lunch, a short meeting, and a game of Quiddler. If you have any questions, please call Dorothy Heagy at 541-396-4108, or email Marion Barton at mariondale@verizon.net.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

MID-VALLEY - 1PM - THIRD WEDNESDAY MONTHLY LUNCH. Please join us for an ALL YOU CAN EAT Lunch, for about $7.50. Good food, and good conversation, at the "New China Buffet", 1720 NW 9th street. Located in Corvallis next to the Ninth Street Cinemas. Their phone # is 541-752-3589. Questions?? e-mail < blyth@proaxis.com>, or phone (541) 967-0135.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Friday, April 18, 2008

GAMES at Te F\'s house in Sutherlin, 1125 E. Fourth. Middle-Friday Games, 7 pm, at 1125 E. Fourth, Sutherlin. BYOB or whatever. Come and enjoy the huge selection of table games. terrif@charter.net / 459-9455.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

FOURTH TUESDAY LUNCH at Sandy\'s new location: 1700 NW Garden Valley Blvd(formerly Schlotsky\'s) , Roseburg. RSVP / INFO / directions: terrif@charter.net or 459-9455. RSE fourth Tuesday, LVM.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Friday, April 25, 2008

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

FUTURE FLASHES-

May 2-4, 2008

BeaveRG XI: Power SuRGe!

We are very excited to return to the newly renovated Red Lion at the Quay in Vancouver, WA, across the river from Portland, OR. This will be the fourth time the RG has been held at this popular location. All the action takes place on the main floor, so you can easily switch between the Game Room, Hospitality, speakers and 2 catered meals. We are also offering a Teen Room this year, with games and activities for those 18 and under.

The RG committee is planning something for everyone, including Texas Hold 'em Poker, Teen Programming, a Friday tour, an expanded Hospitality overlooking the river, and programs that will get you out of your seat and moving! Of course, we will continue to provide thought-provoking speakers, the ever-popular Game Room, and the annual auction to benefit our scholarship programs.

Volunteers make the RG hum, so if you'd like to help, let us know. Even if you can only help out for an hour or two, we need you! This is a great way to get involved at whatever level you're comfortable with. To find out more about volunteer opportunities, contact RG Chair Michael Meagher.

Register before January 31st, 2008 to get the lowest registration rate of $60. The registration rate will then increase as follows (according to postmark): by 2/29/08 - $70; by 4/15/08 - $80; after 4/15/08 - $90. New this year, attendees aged under 21 receive $20 off the registration fee! The Saturday buffet is $30, and Sunday lunch is $20.

Please make check payable to "Oregon Mensa RG". Send payment and registration form to:

Stephen Darnell

3011 NW 23rd Ave.

Camas, WA 98607-8094

FAR, FAR IN THE DISTANCE:

Monday, July 28-Thursday, August 7, 2008 - 2008 Longbow Campout - be sure to lock in those vacation days now and avoid the rush!

Visiting Mensans: who want to show up at a local event in a public place, can just show up. If you want to check on parking protocols etc, contact the event sponsor/host. Events in private homes do not have addresses published here, so you must contact the event host who will generally make you feel welcome and give directions.
New Members If you are nervous showing up at an event full of strangers, contact our membership secretary, or the event host. There you may recieve tips on our protocols, and a "newbie" mentor if you request it. Events in private homes do not have addresses published here, so you must contact the event host who will generally make you feel welcome and give directions.
Prospective Members Please contact the event coordinator/host.

Weekly Events:
	T.G.I.F.	Fridays 5pm to 7pm, Mandarin House Restaurant, SW Ankeny, between 1st and 2nd.
	Slacker SIG	Thursdays 10am at J&M Cafe, SE 6th and Ash.
Monthly Events:
	First Saturday	House Party at the home of a member. Pot Luck food and beverage.
	First Thursday Art	Explore Portland Art Galleries - Coordinator Needed
	First Thursday Dinner	Group meal at a restaurant in Corvallis.
	Thai Tuesday	Group meal at different Thai restaurants. Second Tuesdays.
	Third Tuesday Lunch	Group meal at a restaurant in Corvallis.
	Games	RPG, Board and other games at the home of a member.
	Omen Deadline	The 10th of each month is our deadline for submisisons to the newsletter.
Annual Events:
	Regional Gathering	April or May of Each Year
	Longbow	Campout in the Good Old Summertime! Write for Details
	The AG	American Mensa Annual Gathering (National Event July 4 Weekend)
	Mind Games	Test the latest games with fellow Mensans (National Event)
	Culture Quest	Triva Contest (Compete on our local teams against other teams all over America - Late April)

Event Codes:
	NPMW	New & prospective members welcome
	NXM	Not Exclusively Mensa
	WBC	Well Behaved Children
	WCD	Wheelchair Difficult
	WCE	Wheelchair Easy
	RSE	Regularly Scheduled Event
	DSA	Designated Smoking Area
	NS	No Smoking Indoors

The calendar's still open for several Saturdays in 2008, so e-mail me... Linda Luthor

Send comments and corrections to:

Linda Luther, Calendar Editor, linda.luther@gmail.com 503/356-9116,
David Grover, Omen Editor, editor @ oregon.us.mensa.org
Scott Rainey, Webmaster, webmaster @ oregon.us.mensa.org 503/ 228-1100

Oregon Mensa Phone 1-866-239-7548

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