Lake Oswego, Oregon

THURSDAY, FEB. 28: Events in Lake Oswego

Aging and Veteran Services Advisory Council — 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Loaves & Fishes, 7710 S.W. 31 st Ave., Portland. Meetings are always open to the public. Listening devices, sign language and bilingual interpreters provided (requests must be made one week before meeting). Info: 503-640-3489 or www.co.washington.or.us.

Adoptive Parent Support Group — 7 to 8:30 p.m., second and fourth Thursday of the month, Countryside Community Church, 18810 S.W. Kruger Road. Kari Walker, 503-625-7663.

Aloha-Hillsboro Sunrise Rotary — 7 a.m., Hillsboro Elks Lodge, 21865 N.W. Quatama Road, Hillsboro. Larry Mulvey, 503-617-9271, e-mail larrym37@comcast.net, Web site www.ahsrotary.org.

Beaverton Optimists — 7 a.m., every Thursday, Peppermill restaurant, 17455 S.W. Farmington Road, Aloha. 503-626-5320.

Beaverton social dances — 1:15 to 3:30 p.m., Elsie Stuhr Center, 5550 S.W. Hall Blvd. Ballroom and pattern dancing to Ruthie and the Boys. Donation $2.

Carousel Figure Skating Club — 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., every Thursday, Valley Ice Arena, 9250 S.W. Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. All ages and ability levels welcome. Info: Cheryn, 503-297-7248.

Kiwanis Club of Cedar Hills — Noon, lunch, program follows, every Thursday, Beaverton Elks Lodge, 3500 S.W. 104th Ave. Guests welcome. Info: 503-848-2066.

NorthWest Association of Book Publishers — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., last Thursday of the month. Fairfield Inn, 6100 Meadows Road, Lake Oswego. A group of independent publishers. Learn how to get a book published.www.nwabp.org.Overeaters Anonymous — 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 10390 S.W. Canyon Road, Beaverton. Infants and children welcome. Lisa, 503-429-2422.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly:

Beaverton 929 — 8:30 a.m. every Thursday, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Room 210, 10390 S.W. Canyon Road, Beaverton.

Portland 1091 — Weigh-in at 5:45 p.m., meeting 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at West Hills Village, Senior Residence, first-floor dining room, 5701 S.W. Multnomah Blvd., Portland. First Meeting is free; $20 annual membership; $5 monthly dues. Info: 503-407-3208 or 503-892-1309.

Aloha 864 — 6:45 to 8 p.m., Pineridge Mobile Courts, 6900 S.W. 195th Ave., Aloha. Sis Kalleck, 503-649-6875.

Tualatin Valley Toastmasters Club 7499 — 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday, Unitarian Universalist Community Church (basement social hall), 22785 N.W. Birch St., Hillsboro. Guests welcome. Info: Jeff King, 503-359-1428 or www.hillsborotoastmasters.org.

Washington County Youth Pride Project — 4 to 5:30 p.m. every Thursday, Coffee People at Canyon Road and 117th Avenue, Beaverton. The Pride Project is a chance for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning youth and allies ages 21 and under to meet other youth and socialize. 503-260-5792 or e-mail Austin@prideproject.org.

Westside Service Center — Non-profit group for drug and alcohol recovery holds several meetings every day, seven days a week. Club located at the corner of Stott Street and Farmington Road. Info: 503-641-2075.