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Dragon Boat team taking new members
Photos and story by James Hill
A welcome party will be held for anyone interested in joining the PCC Dragon Boat team. The event will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7 in Room 47 of Smith Memorial Building at Portland State University. Another party will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 10 at the Burger King near the I-5 Tigard Exit.
If you are interested in joining the team, you need to bring $35 for the registration fee. The Dragon Boat Team practices three times per week beginning April 2.
The days are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Practices are held at the Riverplace Marina in downtown Portland.
The PCC Dragon Boat Team will participate in the Rose Festival Dragon Boat Races at the marina on June 9-10. Rowers must by physically fit, well coordinated, possess no fear of water, have a good sense of rhythm and is a good team player. For more information, call 503-234-3279.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »