Happy Christmas Eve! Snow fell overnight and is falling again, with freezing rain predicted for later this afternoon. With that, many churches have either canceled Christmas Eve services or changed the service times. I'll list those I know about below, but if your church isn't listed, be sure to call someone to confirm before you try to go out. Or, if you know about a closure that isn't listed here, email me at kathleen@parkrosegateway.com or tweet me at @parkrosegateway, and I'll get it posted.
These updates are local to Parkrose/Gateway; for information about the greater Portland area, check with one of the local news stations. I will update around noon with any additional closures, since some decisions have not been made yet.
Tri-Met
MAX Blue line trains are running every 15 minutes. Red line trains ARE now running, but only between Gateway and the airport. You will have transfer to or from a Blue line train at Gateway. Yellow line trains are not running and have been replaced by shuttle buses.
15-Belmont: No service on Mt Tabor. Buses use Glisan between 39th and 82nd. Expect delays.
20-Burnside/Stark: No service on East Burnside between 39th & 102nd. Buses use Glisan from 39th to 82nd and Stark or Washington from 82nd to 102nd. Expect delays.
22, 23, 25, and 27 are still canceled (blecccchhhhh).
The 71-60th Ave/122nd Ave. is CANCELED! The whole route! Holy heck, what is up with that? There goes my potential trip to Winco.
Medical
Adventist Medical Center: Emergency Department and patient care services are open. Most health education classes and meetings have been canceled. Gresham Imaging Center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some Adventist Health Medical Clinics are open, but with limited hours. Please call to confirm before traveling to your appointment. For updates, visit www.AdventistHealthNW.com.
County Offices/Libraries
Multnomah County offices and clinics will open at 10 am on Wednesday, except for the Mid-County Health Clinic which is closed. The late opening is due to ongoing snow removal from facility parking lots. Limited parking is available at many facilities due to snow drifts. Essential employees should report at their regular scheduled time. Non-essential employees should report in time to open for business at 10 am. County libraries are closed Wednesday and Thursday, as scheduled, for Christmas holiday.
Multnomah County library has stated on their website that there will be no overdue fines for books that were due on days that they library was closed due to severe weather conditions.
Community Centers
Montavilla Community Center opens at 10 a.m., but all camps and activities are cancelled. Call for updates.
Businesses
Environmentally Conscious Recycling at NE 122nd and San Rafael is closed and cannot take customers due to weather conditions.
Churches
Abundant Life Church - Happy Valley and Parkrose Campuses have canceled all Christmas Eve services. Visit www.coolchurch.com keyword "Winter Weather" for more information and for a special video from Pastor George.
Parkrose Community United Church of Christ - Christmas Eve service CANCELED
Parkrose United Methodist Church Christmas Eve service CANCELED (updated 10:50 a.m.)
Eastminster Presbyterian Church - Christmas Eve service CANCELED
St. Rita Catholic Church - St. Rita Church midnight Mass CANCELED this evening, 5:30 PM and 10:00 AM Masses as scheduled.
Crossroads Church - Christmas Eve service CANCELED (updated 12:30 p.m.)
Eastside Foursquare Church - Christmas Eve service CANCELED.
The Grotto - Festival of Lights is CANCELED for Dec. 24th. Christmas Eve masses will still be held at 10:00 p.m. and midnight. (updated 12:30 p.m.)
Portland Harvest Church - Christmas Eve Prayer and Worship CANCELED (updated 12:30 p.m.)
