Boring Community Planning Organization: Agenda includes final nominations for Clackamas County citizen of the year, U.S. 26 intersections, speed limit on 312th Avenue, and "Boring and Dull Signs" for the Boring area. 7 p.m. Tue, March 5. Boring Fire District Main Station, 28655 S.E. Highway 212, Boring; free; www.boringcpo.org or Steve Bates at sbates53@aol.com
Mount Hood Family History Conference: Features 55 classes taught by family-history experts, including award-winning genealogist Stephen P. Morse. Visitors can also get help with their family history and attend a video presentation by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and author David McCullough. See website for details. 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Fri, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat, March 8-9. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 12300 S.E. 312th Drive, Boring; free; www.discoveryourfamily.org"'Night, Mother": Marsha Norman's Pulitzer-winning play is presented by the Nutz-n-Boltz Theater Company. 7:30 p.m. Fri-Sat, 3 p.m. Sun, through March 10.? Boring-Damascus Grange Hall, 27861 S.E. Grange St., Boring; $10; nnbtheater.com/theater
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Celebration in Boring: Features live music, games with prizes, Classics in Progress Car Show, farmers market, booths staffed by community organizations, and ice cream and other food available for purchase. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun, Sept. 8. Boring Middle School, 27801 S.E. Dee St., Boring; free admission, additional fee for food and some games; Marlin Marsh, 503-201-3640 or marlinm@comcast.netCANBY
Live Music: Features a brother and sister duo called Bows and Ties. Food and beverages available for purchase. 6-8 p.m. Fri, March 8. The Place To Be Cafe, 190 N.W. Second Ave., Canby; free; www.theplacetobecafe.com or 503-263-8293
Fruit Propagation Fair: Cuttings of hundreds of varieties of fruit, including apples, pears, plums, peaches, cherries, grapes and figs ? many are heirloom or rare. Rootstock available at nominal cost. Experts available to graft your selections. Edible plants, and books at reduced prices. Mason bee sales. Vendors offer tools, supplies and advice. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun, March 17. Clackamas County Fairgrounds, 694 N.E. Fourth Ave., Canby; $4, or $8 per family for Home Orchard Society members; $6, $10 per family for others; www.homeorchardsociety.org or 503-434-7643?
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General Canby Day: Features a pancake breakfast, a parade, festival king and queen, entertainment, live music, kids corner, teen street, history-themed demonstrations, craft workshops, art and car shows, award ceremonies, fireworks and more than 70 craft and food booths. Fireworks 10 p.m. at Trost Elementary School soccer fields, 800 S. Redwood St. 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Thu, July 4. Wait Park, 350 N. Grant St., Canby; free admission; www.generalcanbyday.org
Ongoing
Bridge Games: Card game for senior citizens. Weekly 1 p.m. Mon. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free; www.canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970
Line Dancing for Beginners: Wanda Matlock teaches senior citizens the basics. Partner not required. Weekly 1-2 p.m. Mon. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free, but donations appreciated; www.canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970
Line Dancing: Wanda Matlock teaches senior citizens some advanced steps. Partner not required. Weekly 1-2 p.m. Tue and Thu. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free, but donations appreciated; www.canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970
Tuesday Evening Dinner: Senior citizens can make new friends while eating a free
dinner. Weekly 5-7 p.m. Tue. Zoar Lutheran Church, 190 S.W. Second Ave., Canby; free; www.zoarlutheran.org or 503-266-4061
Canby First Friday: Monthly 5-8 p.m. first Friday. Join participating merchants in downtown Canby for family-friendly activities, dining, wine and shopping discounts.
Handiwork Group: Senior citizens socialize while producing craft projects. Weekly 10 a.m. Tue. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free; bring your own project supplies; www.canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970
Pinochle: Card game for senior citizens. Weekly 1 p.m. Tue and Fri. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free; www.canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970
Yoga Fitness: Erin Hancock teaches the class for senior citizens. Weekly 1:15 p.m. Wed. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free, but donations appreciated; www.canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970
Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies: Adults invited to snack on free popcorn and tea while watching a movie. Visit website for titles. Weekly 1 p.m. Wed. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free; www.canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970 What's going on?
Let Vickie know
If your business, church, club, farm, library, restaurant, school or other organization is hosting an activity, class, concert, fundraiser, play, sport or other event in Clackamas County, please send your news releases to:
Vickie Kavanagh in the Clackamas County News Bureau of The Oregonian, 365 Warner Milne Road, Suite 110, Oregon City, OR 97045; or by email: listings@oregonian.com; fax: 503-656-2417; or call: 503-294-5913.Civic
For information, visit www.ci.canby.or.us or call 503-266-4021.
*Canby Planning Commission: Monthly 7 p.m. second and fourth Monday in Canby City HallDevelopment Services Office, Council Chambers, 155 N.W. Second Ave.
*Canby City Council: Monthly 7:30 p.m. first and third Wednesday in Canby Development Services Office, Council Chambers, 155 N.W. Second Ave.
*Urban Renewal Agency: Monthly 6 p.m. second Wednesday in Canby Development Services Office, Council Chambers, 155 N.W. Second Ave.
*Canby Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Monthly 7 p.m. third Tuesday in Canby City Hall, Conference Room, 182 N. Holly St.
Clubs
Kiwanis Club of Canby: Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization of individuals who want to improve their communities. Weekly noon-1 p.m. Mon. Old Town Hall, Cutsforth's Thriftway, 225 N.E. Second Ave., Canby; $7-$10 for lunch; www.canbykiwanis.org or Nancy Murphy, 503-266-6048
Rotary Club of Canby: Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill around the world. Weekly 11:45 a.m. Fri. Old Town Hall, Cutsforth's Thriftway, 225 N.E. Second Ave., Canby; no-host lunch; www.canbyrotary.com
Canby Chamber of Commerce: Network while eating lunch. Reservations recommended. Monthly 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. first Tue. Old Town Hall, Cutsforth's Thriftway, 225 N.E. Second Ave., Canby; $12-$15; Canby Chamber of Commerce, 503-266-4600 or by email to chamber@canby.com
CLACKAMAS
Managing the Generations in the Workplace: Continental breakfast and seminar hosted by the Oregon Employer Council ? Clackamas County. Registration required. Two sessions available: 7:30-11:30 a.m. Thu, March 7, or 12:30-4:30 p.m. Thu, March 7. Monarch Hotel & Conference Center, 12566 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas; $49; www.oec-clackamas.org or Mary Nelson, 971-673-6414
Photo Weekend With Rocky Mountain School of Photography: Instructors Tony Rizzuto and Tim Cooper provide seminar-style photo courses that are equal parts education, inspiration and old-fashioned fun. Geared toward beginner and intermediate photographers. Sat-Sun, March 9-10. Monarch Hotel & Conference Center, 12566 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas; $99 one day, $139 both days; www.rmsp.com/weekends or 406-543-0171
Ongoing
Knit Night: A social gathering for all ages and skill levels. Yarn provided or bring your own projects. Monthly 6:30-8 p.m. third Wednesday. Sunnyside Library, 13973 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Clackamas; free; www.clackamas.us/lib or 503-794-3883
Let's Lego: Ages 5 and older can build with other Lego fans and then tear down their constructions. Monthly 1:30-3 p.m. third Saturday. Sunnyside Library, 13973 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Clackamas; free; Legos provided; www.clackamas.us/lib or 503-794-3883
Sunnyside Grange Farmers and Artists Market: Vendors sell fine art, crafts, fresh local produce and eggs, fruits, fine foods, baked goods, plants and specialty items. Weekly 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Clackamas Sunnyside Grange, 13100 Sunnyside Road, Clackamas; free admission; www.windancefarmsandart.com/sunnyside.php or Peter Tuomala, 503-704-4212, windance@pacifier.com
COLTON
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Celebration of Lights: Highlights include a walk-through light display, children's toy land, miniature train display, movies, and complimentary refreshments. See website for list of concerts, shows and other special events. 5-10 p.m. Mon-Thu, 5-11 p.m. Fri-Sun, Dec. 14 until after Christmas (check website). Aspen Meadow, 24232 S. Upper Highland Road, Colton; free; www.aspenm.org
DAMASCUS
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Day in Damascus: Features pancake breakfast, petting zoo, pony carousel, bounce houses, games and activities with prizes, field games, a bring-your-own-dog show, musicians, dancers, talent show, dunk tank, safety fair, food booths, crafters marketplace and raffle. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat, July 27. Damascus Centennial Park, 20100 S.E. Highway 212, Damascus; free admission, $2.50 breakfast; 25 cents-$2 for games and food; www.dayindamascus.org or dayindamascus@gmail.comCivic
For information, visit www.damascusoregon.gov or call Damascus City Hall at 503-658-8545.
*Damascus City Council: Monthly 7 p.m. first and third Mon. Damascus City Hall, 19920 S.E. Highway 212, Damascus.
*Coffee With the Damascus Mayor: Monthly 7:30 a.m. first Mon. Surf Bear Coffee, 19880 S.E. Highway 212, Damascus
*Damascus Planning Commission: Monthly 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday. Damascus City Hall, Council Chambers, 19920 S.E. Highway 212, Damascus.
*Ice Cream With Damascus Councilors: Monthly 2 p.m. second Tue. Dairy Queen, 20205 S.E. Highway 212,
*Coffee With Damascus Councilors: Monthly 7:30 a.m. first Wednesday. Surf Bear Coffee, 19880 S.E. Highway 212, Damascus.
*Damascus Committee for Citizen Involvement: Monthly 6:30 p.m. first and third Wed. Damascus City Hall, Conference Room, 19920 S.E. Highway 212, Damascus.
Clubs
Damascus-Boring Kiwanis Club: Visitors are welcome to a meeting of Kiwanis International, a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The local club supports the Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp, Adopt-A-Road, Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Terrific Kids, Meals-On-Wheels, Kiwanis Kids, Builders Club and Oregon Impact. Weekly 7 a.m. Wed. Pub 212, 20400 S.E. Highway 212, Damascus; no-host breakfast; www.kiwanisofdamascusboring.org or Dale Parsons, 503-806-3739
EAGLE CREEK
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Eagle Creek-Barton Community Planning Organization: Monthly 7 p.m. second Thu. Eagle Creek Fire Station, 32200 S.E. Judd Road, Eagle Creek; free; www.eaglecreekbarton.com or Charlene DeBruin by email to eaglecreekcpo@gmail.com
ESTACADA
Twisted Twig Planter With Trellis: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat, March 9. The Wade Creek House, 664 Wade St., Estacada; $25; thewadecreekhouse.blogspot.com or 503-630-7556
"Trash 2 Treasure" ? Small Furniture Workshop: Give new life to a tired piece of furniture with paint using distressing techniques, painters tape and stencils. No painting experience necessary. Registration required. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat, March 16. The Wade Creek House, 664 Wade St., Estacada; $55, includes all materials; http://thewadecreekhouse.blogspot.com or 503-630-7556 Collage 101: Discover the art of collage and learn image transfer techniques. Carol Jones provides step-by-step instructions and provides the canvas board, acrylic mediums and an assortment of papers for collage. You can also bring your own small black-and-white images copied with a toner/laser copier (not ink-jet copy). Registration required. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat, April 20. The Wade Creek House, 664 Wade St., Estacada; $45; http://thewadecreekhouse.blogspot.com or 503-630-7556
Do Jump!: Estacada Together will present "Do Jump!" April 4 in the historic Estacada Auditorium at the Estacada Junior High School, 500 N.E. Main St. in Estacada. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $7 general, $5 for students and senior citizens, or $20 for a family.
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For 30 years, founder and artistic director Robin Lane has led the Do Jump actorbats in creating a unique blend of theater, dance, aerial work, acrobatics, dynamic visuals and live music that defies categorization. Celebrating both individual creativity and community spirit, the company has thrilled audiences throughout North America.
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In 1983, Lane and company renovated Do Jump's home -- the historic Echo Theatre and former silent-movie house -- creating what has become an important locus of arts and culture in the vibrant Hawthorne District of Portland. The very next year saw the founding of the Do Jump Movement Theater School, teaching Do Jump's unique style of movement. Classes encourage physical confidence, freedom and grace in a creative, non-competitive environment.?
Now creating works on a larger scale, Do Jump has produced many of its shows at the 800-seat Newmark Theatre at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts. The company has also toured extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada, including extended runs at Los Angeles' Geffen Playhouse, New York City's New Victory Theater, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.
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Lane has designed large-scale spectacles for events such as the Nike World Masters Games, the opening of Portland's west side light rail, and for ArtQuake, and Toronto's Winterfest 2003.
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More information about Do Jump can be found at www.dojump.org.--Estacada Together
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Estacada Summer Celebration: Watch the ArtBack artists paint their annual mural-in-a-weekend project and visit the Broadway Street Fair. Also free hands-on art activities for all ages, a silent art auction, clowns, giant puppets, live music, food vendors, farmers market and quilt show. 6-10 p.m. Fri, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat, July 26-27. In and around downtown Estacada; free admission; www.estacadasc.org or Estacada Area Arts Commission, 503-631-3898
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GLADSTONE
Take Off Pounds Sensibly: T.O.P.S. is a nonprofit weight-loss support group. Weekly 5:30 p.m. Mon, March 4-Aug. 26. 5:30 p.m. Mon, March 4; 5:30 p.m. Mon, March 11; 5:30 p.m. Mon, March 18; 5:30 p.m. Mon, March 25. St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 290 W. Glocester St., Gladstone; free; www.tops.org or 503-750-7686
Concert: Cheryl Thomas ? a singer, songwriter, composer and keyboardist ? will celebrate the release of her CD, ?Blood Bought,? with a free concert on Saturday, March 9, at the Crossroads Coffee Cafe.She performs contemporary Christian music with her band -- comprised of lead guitarist Nick Senn, bassist Keoni Yasui and her husband Kevin Thomas, a drummer.
Proceeds from CD sales benefit her mission to help the poor in other countries.
"I went to India in 2010 with India Partners and have connections with Tanzania, Sonshine Ministries, Honduras, Worldwide Heart to Heart Ministries International, and the Gospel Messengers Church -- a Uganda ministry -- through our church," Thomas wrote in an email. "I attend Destiny Christian Fellowship and am on the missions committee. They have all invited me...I just need the funds to get there -- thus the CD."
The concert will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at 250 Princeton Ave. in Gladstone. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCclPLqEGaU to see and hear Cheryl perform. For more information, contact her via email at cherylinhiservice@gmail.com
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Gladstone Chatauqua Festival: 10 a.m.-midnight Fri-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun, Aug. 2-4. Annual event opens Fri with special entertainment and free food for senior citizens. Continues throughout the weekend with activities for all ages, carnival rides, free stage shows, talent show, chili cook-off and arts and crafts vendors. Parade begins 10 a.m. Sat at Gladstone High School and travels down Portland Avenue to Max Patterson Memorial City Park. A beer garden and street dances will be open to the 21-and-older crowd 8 p.m.-midnight Fri-Sat. Max Patterson Memorial City Park, 400 Exeter St., Gladstone; free festival admission, $3 street dances; www.gladstonechatauqua.com or Tammy Bannick, 503-656-5225, option 1, ext. 4, or bannick@ci.gladstone.or.us
Ongoing
Aerobics: Low-impact chair aerobics for senior citizens. Weekly 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tue and Thu. Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave., Gladstone; free; www.gladstoneseniors.org or 503-655-7701
Gladstone Historical Society Meeting: Visitors welcome. Monthly 6 p.m. second Wednesday. Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave., Gladstone; free; www.gladstonehistoricalsociety.org
Mommy's Morning Off: Child care provided for ages infant-5 years so parents can take a break to do whatever they please. Registration recommended. Weekly 9-11:30 a.m. Thu. Tri-City Baptist Temple, 18025 Webster Road, Gladstone; free; www.tcbt.org or 503-575-0629
Craft Circle: Make new friends while working on your knitting, crochet, embroidery, hand-quilting and other projects. Monthly 7 p.m. first and third Wednesday (except holidays). Gladstone Public Library, 135 E. Dartmouth St., Gladstone; free; www.gladstone.lib.or.us or 503-656-1411
Bridge Games: Card game for senior citizens. Weekly 12:30 p.m. Fri. Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave., Gladstone; free; www.gladstoneseniors.org or 503-655-7701
Charity
Salvation Army West Women's and Children's Shelter Drive: The wish list included nonperishable food, toiletries, and new and gently-used clothing, shoes, and coats of all sizes. Visit the website for a list of acceptable items. Contact the club to have items picked up or for information about renting its facility. Gladstone Community Club, 255 E. Exeter St., Gladstone; free; www.gladstonecommunityclub.com/ or gladcommclub@juno.com
HAPPY VALLEY
Meet Author Lauren Oliver: Oliver visits the area with her new book, "Requiem," the final book in the Delirium Trilogy. 6:30 p.m. Fri, March 8. Barnes & Noble Clackamas Town Center, 12000 S.E. 82nd Ave., Happy Valley; free; www.barnesandnoble.com or 503-786-3464
Spring Kids Fest: The celebration geared for ages 2-12 ? accompanied by an adult ? features music provided by a DJ, make-and-take crafts, face painting, games, prizes and other free activities. Visitors can also visit the Easter Bunny from noon-6 p.m. in the spring garden to get free hugs and a spring mask. The bunny will also be available from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon-Sat and noon-6 p.m. Sun through March 30. Photo packages are available for purchase. Noon-3 p.m. Sat, March 9. Clackamas Town Center, 12000 S.E. 82nd Ave., Happy Valley; free; www.clackamastowncenter.com or 503-653-6913 Happy Valley Youth Council Prescription-drug Turn In: In conjunction with Happy Valley Police, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and the DEA, this "no questions asked" drop-off opportunity helps get unwanted prescription drugs out of household cupboards and keeps them out of the water system. Hosted by the Happy Valley Youth Council. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat, April 27. Happy Valley City Hall, 16000 S.E. Misty Drive, Happy Valley; free; www.happyvalleyor.gov or 503-783-3800 The Sunnyside Farmers Market is returning for a second season on May 11 and is accepting applications for vendors. The market will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 5 in the Sunnyside Church parking lot, 13231 S.E. Sunnyside Road. Contact market manager Jamie El-Khal at 503-504-8615 or sunnysidefarmersmarket@gmail.com, or visit www.sunnysidefarmersmarket.com.
Ongoing
Once Upon a Story Time: The themed event features picture story books, crafts, activities and snacks. Weekly 10 a.m. Wed. Barnes & Noble Clackamas Town Center, 12000 S.E. 82nd Ave., Happy Valley; free; www.barnesandnoble.com or 503-786-3464
Concerts: Live music. Weekly 6-8 p.m. Fri. New Seasons Market, 15861 N.E. Happy Valley Town Center Drive, Happy Valley; free; www.newseasonsmarket.com or 503-558-9214
American Girl Club: Stories, books, kits and refreshments. Monthly 3 p.m. second Sun. Barnes & Noble Clackamas Town Center, 12000 S.E. 82nd Ave., Happy Valley; free; www.barnesandnoble.com or 503-786-3464
Support
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Support meeting for persons with mental illness and those who love them. Monthly 6 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. program, 7:30 p.m. support group on third Mon. Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 9800 S.E. 92nd Ave., Happy Valley; free; www.nami.org/sites/nami:clackamascounty or 503-344-5050 or nami.clackamas@gmail.com
Civic
Meetings held in Happy Valley City Hall, Council Chambers, 16000 S.E. Misty Drive, Happy Valley. Details: http://www.ci.happy-valley.or.us/ or 503-783-3800
*Happy Valley City Council: 7-9 p.m. on first and third Tuesday of each month.
*Happy Valley Juvenile Diversion Panel: 5:30-7 p.m. on second Wednesday of each month.
*Happy Valley Planning Commission: 7-9 p.m. on second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
*Happy Valley Traffic and Public Safety Commission: 7-9 p.m. on second Thursday of each month.
*Happy Valley Youth Council: 7-9 p.m. on second Monday of each month, September through May.
LAKE OSWEGO
Playbill: The Lakeridge Junior High Dramatic Society will present "Snow Angel" by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire in the school cafeteria, 4700 Jean Road in Lake Oswego.
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Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, Feb. 28-March 8. Admission is $5. A special opening night intermission will feature a gallery art showcase by 2D and 3D art students accompanied by musical selections from band students.
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"Snow Angel," presented by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc., begins when the biggest blizzard in 107 years hits the quiet town of Deerpoint, Vermont. Schools are closed and a group of 15 students head outside for what they think will be an uneventful and fun snow day ? until a mysterious girl named Eva steps out from a snow bank and into their lives. What Eva is searching for and who she truly is becomes a mystery that baffles, divides and energizes the teens of Deerpoint.
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"Snow Angel" is a funny and eerie tale of teen angst, discovery, and the power of believing that is told through journal entries and interactions among the students over the course of a snow day. The main character, Frida, is a social outcast who is sad, angry, misunderstood, and frustrated that others think she is strange.
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"What I like about the storyline is that it brings the teens to a full-circle moment when their perceptions of Frida (the main character) change," said Amy Gretencort, drama director at Lakeridge Junior High. "It also deals with the struggles many kids have with feeling ostracized and the various ways they deal with being popular or not. The nice thing about getting through junior high and high school is that, on the other side, you find people who felt just as you did."
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The cast of 16 seventh and eighth grade students features Matthew Barouh, Yelena Friedman, Spencer Hopkins, Jevin Johnson, Ayden Korte, Lauren Monk, Sophia Petry, Roy Raviv, Gaby Rouhier, Chloe Rust, Cole Sanchez, Kate Schwarz, Anthony Varga, Eliott Wells, Jenna Wilson, Carly Wood. Nina Heidgerken leads the crew as stage manager.?
School plays are produced each year through a limited school budget and from proceeds derived from ticket sales, concessions and generous community donations. Public contributions to support future performing arts programs are welcome.
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For more play or donation information, contact Gretencort at amy.gretencort@loswego.k12.or.us or 503-534-2343.--Lakeridge Junior High Dramatic Society
Weeknight Dinners: Hands-on cooking class with Jessica Soleil. Registration required. 6 p.m. Thu, Feb. 28. In Good Taste, 6302 S.W. Meadows Road, Lake Oswego; $89; www.ingoodtastestore.com or 503-248-2015
League of Women Voters of Clackamas County: The Lunch and Learn program features Doug Schmitz, former mayor of Lake Oswego, who will talk about his trip to Cuba. Visitors welcome. Registration required. 11:30 a.m. Fri, March 1. Olive Garden, 6355 Meadows Road, Lake Oswego; $15; Beryl Dahl, 503-636-5784 or vbdahl@hevanet.com
Chinese New Year Celebration: Join students from the Chinese American International School of Lake Oswego as they celebrate their new year with songs, dance, poetry and native costumes. 11 a.m. Sat, March 2. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or 503-636-7628
First Tuesday Music Series: Features Ronnie Robins, a singer, songwriter and guitarist. His music is infused with the Brazilian sounds of bossa nova and samba as well as jazz. 7-8:30 p.m. Tue, March 5. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or 503-636-7628Fitness, Nutrition and Heart Health: Presented by Dr. James Beckerman, a cardiologist at Providence Heart and Vascular Institute. Registration required. In Suite 100. 1:30-3 p.m. Wed, March 6. Providence Mercantile Health and Fitness Center, 4015 S.W. Mercantile Drive, Lake Oswego; free; 503-216-6606
Artist Todd Johnson; Group Show: Johnson's "The Misadventures of Ansel Adams: Garage Sales, Geo Tracking and General Tomfoolery" includes photographs and video; group show by Signal Fire features the work of 13 artists with an overview of ways artists have worked and thought outdoors. Gallery talk 12:30 p.m. Thu, March 7; ends April 3 (closed March 29-31). Art Gym, Marylhurst University, 17600 Pacific Highway, Marylhurst; www.marylhurst.edu/theartgym or 503-636-8141, ext. 3383
Teen Music Night: High school teen bands, solo musicians and vocalists invited to perform. The goal is to make the event a monthly program and to provide all teen musicians an opportunity to participate. Registration required. 7-8 p.m. Thu, March 7. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake Oswego; free; 503-697-6580
Guitarist Roberto Capocchi: Capocchi has performed in his native Brazil and internationally. He has performed on one solo recording of Spanish guitar music and several ensemble recordings. 8 p.m. Fri, March 8. Wiegand Hall, Marylhurst University, 17600 Pacific Highway, Marylhurst; $30-$49 at the door; www.portlandclassicguitar.com or 503-654-0082
Bridal Show: Features local vendors from many aspects of the wedding industry, including catering, floral, photography and videography. 1-4 p.m. Sun, March 3. Mountain Park Recreation Center, 2 Mt. Jefferson Terrace, Lake Oswego; free; www.mountainparkhoa.com or 503-635-3561
Hidden Gems: Casual tasting with 6-8 wines, cheese and crackers. 4:30-8 p.m. Fri, March 8. World Class Wines, 269 A. Ave., Lake Oswego; $10, with optional $5 bonus pours; www.worldclasswinesoregon.com or 503-974-9841
MAC -- Introduction to Mountain Lion: Class designed to help the novice user become more familiar with the basic navigation and file management features of the latest Macintosh operation system. Once you know the basics it is easier to grasp the extensive features and multimedia functionality of the Macintosh. Registration required. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fri, March 8. Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Ave., Lake Oswego; $10-$15; www.ci.oswego.or.us/acc or 503-635-3758
"Rumors": The Neil Simon comedic farce looks at the problems friends can get into when protecting their reputations. 7:30 p.m. Thu-Sat, March 8-April 13; 7 p.m. Sun, March 10-24; 2 p.m. Sun, March 17-April 14. Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego; $27-$30; www.lakewood-center.org or 503-635-3901
Italian Winter Feast: Hands-on cooking class with Andre Pianucci. Registration required. 5 p.m. Sat, March 9. In Good Taste, 6302 S.W. Meadows Road, Lake Oswego; $95; www.ingoodtastestore.com or 503-248-2015
Second Saturday Special: Features Andrew Barden, whose juggling and comedy are reminiscent of classic vaudeville-era acts. 11 a.m. Sat, March 9. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or 503-636-7628
Rose Society Pruning Clinic: Rose Society experts will answer rose questions and
demonstrate proper pruning techniques. Bring in a hand pruner to be sharpened. Have a soil sample tested (bring a one-cup bag). Noon-3 p.m. Sat, March 9. Dennis' Seven Dees Garden Center, 1090 McVey Ave., Lake Oswego; free; www.dennis7dees.com or 503-636-4660
Gardens of Eatin' ? Basic Vegetable Gardening: From picking edibles for the right spot and season to prepping the soil and watering waste-free, get the story on weeding, managing pests and growing a bountiful garden without toxic chemicals. 10 a.m. Sat, March 9. Dennis' Seven Dees Garden Center, 1090 McVey Ave., Lake Oswego; $5; http://tinyurl.com/a9mtqrg or 503-636-4660
Bal Masque Fundraiser and Auction: Event for ages 21 and older features fine food and wine, live music, dancing, silent and oral auctions, and a no-host bar. Masks encouraged. Child care available for a fee. Proceeds benefit a science and technology lab for the International Leadership Academy, a French-immersion school in Lake Oswego. Registration recommended. 6 p.m. Sat, March 9. Mountain Park Recreation Center, 2 Jefferson Parkway, Lake Oswego; $50 advance, $60 at the door; www.brownpapertickets.com/event/320140
"Deep Green": Documentary is about people around the world implementing solutions to the global warming crisis. 1 p.m. screening followed by a question-and-answer session with the director, Matt Briggs, plus a tour of his Lake Oswego home for those interested. 1 p.m. Sun, March 10. New Thought Center for Spiritual Living, 1040 C Ave., Lake Oswego; donations accepted; 503-646-8443 or matt@deepgreenfilms.org
A Conversation On Aging: Topic is "Talking With Your Doctor." Hosted by VIEWS. Registration required. 10-11:30 a.m. Wed, March 13. Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Ave., Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/acc or 503-635-3758
Willamette Women Democrats: Darcy Winslow, founder of Designs for a Sustainable World Collective, presents "The Greening of Portland and the Planet." Registration required. 4-6 p.m. Wed, March 13.? Oswego Lake Country Club, 20 Iron Mountain Blvd., Lake Oswego; $12 members, $15 visitors; includes refreshments; Patricia Rovainen, 503-656-4445 or info@w2dems.comFlavors of Patagonia: Hands-on cooking class with Andre Pianucci. 2 p.m. Sun, March 17. In Good Taste, 6302 S.W. Meadows Road, Lake Oswego; $95; registration required; www.ingoodtastestore.com or 503-248-2015
Date Night -- A Seafood Dinner: Hands-on cooking class with Wendy Lincoln. 6:30 p.m. Fri, March 22. In Good Taste, 6302 S.W. Meadows Road, Lake Oswego; $95; registration required; www.ingoodtastestore.com or 503-248-2015Kids Spring Break Camp: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mon-Wed, March 25-27. The three-day hands-on cooking series with Barb Randall includes tastes of France, Italy and China. Ages 7-12. In Good Taste, 6302 S.W. Meadows Road, Lake Oswego; $195; registration required; www.ingoodtastestore.com or 503-248-2015
Goan and Anglo Indian Curries: Hands-on cooking class with Leena Ezekiel. 6 p.m. Thu, March 28. In Good Taste, 6302 S.W. Meadows Road, Lake Oswego; $90; registration required; www.ingoodtastestore.com or 503-248-2015
Basic Knife Skills: Hands-on class with Wes O'Neal. 1 p.m. Sat, March 30. In Good Taste, 6302 S.W. Meadows Road, Lake Oswego; $45; registration required; www.ingoodtastestore.com or 503-248-2015
Date Night -- Steak and Dungeness Crab: Hands-on cooking class with Wendy Lincoln. 6 p.m. Sat, March 30. In Good Taste, 6302 S.W. Meadows Road, Lake Oswego; $95; registration required; www.ingoodtastestore.com or 503-248-2015
Miniature and Fairy Gardening: 12:30 p.m. Sat, March 30. Dennis' Seven Dees Garden Center, 1090 McVey Ave., Lake Oswego; $25 (applied toward materials cost); http://tinyurl.com/cmbfyty or 503-636-4660
Moving Forward on Your Own -- Workshop for Widows: Author and speaker Kathleen Rehl teaches widows how to be more secure, enlightened and self-confident in their money matters and financial future. 10 a.m. Sat, April 20. Lake Grove Presbyterian Church, 4040 Sunset Drive, Lake Oswego; free, but registration required; http://bit.ly/Xxq30G or joe@aegisadvisory.com
Looking ahead
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts: Features live music, entertainment, visual-arts shows, children's theater and activities, demonstrations and food and craft vendors. (Events also held in George Rogers Park, 611 State St., Lake Oswego.) 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri-Sat, June 21-22; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun, June 23. Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego; free admission, but donations welcome; 503-635-3901
Ongoing
Kickboxing: Get a good workout led by an instructor in the drop-in program for ages 12-18. Visit www.loteenscene.org for After School Activities Program membership and schedule information. Weekly 4-5 p.m. Mon, through May 20. Lake Oswego West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; $2 per class, or free to After School Activities Program members; or 503-635-3758
Scottish Country Dance Classes: Lessons for beginners weekly 7:30-8:45 p.m. Mon; intermediate dancers 8:45-9:30 p.m. Wear soft-soled shoes. Partner not necessary. Waluga Lodge 181, 417 Second St., Lake Oswego; $5 (first lesson free); http://portlandscottishdancers.org or Don Gertz, 503-692-5963 or dlgertz@frontier.com
Belly-dancing for Teens: Learn classic movements and step patterns in the drop-in class for ages 12-18. See website for Weekly 4-5 p.m. Wed. West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; $2 per session, or free to After School Activities Program members; details for the After School Activities Program membership and schedule available at www.loteenscene.org or 503-635-3758
Mixed-media Art Class: Learn several mediums, techniques and projects from an experienced instructor in the drop-in class for ages 12-18. Weekly 4-5 p.m. Thu. West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; $2 per class, free to After School Activities Program members; for details, visit www.loteenscene.org or 503-635-3758
The 24/7 Library: Searching Online Resources: Library-card holders can learn how to access resources online anytime of the day or night. Registration required for each class. Weekly 10 a.m. first and second Thu. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or 503-636-7628
Nia: Increase your strength, flexibility and agility in the class that fuses dance, martial arts and yoga. Weekly 5:45-7 p.m. Thu. Pilates Bodies Studio, 16130 S.W. Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego; $10 drop-in per class, $32 for four-class punch card; Danielle Mery-Stern by email to merystern@comcast.net
First Friday Pizza and Match Play: Youth, ages 12-18, who are on the verge of playing tennis or are currently playing are invited for pizza and a supervised competitive match play. Junior racquets provided. Registration suggested. Monthly 6-8 p.m. first Friday. Lake Oswego Indoor Tennis Center, 2900 Diane Drive, Lake Oswego; $15 per session; www.lakeoswegoparks.org or Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation, 503-675-2549
MILWAUKIE
"She thinks it's a touchscreen," the mother remarks.
Funny as it may be, the Jan 28 cartoon reflects a grim truth about children's overexposure to media and technology, said Eric Utne, 66, founder of the Utne Reader and prominent social thinker.
"There's a terrible crisis in America, a crisis not just in parenting and education, but in how we're all disconnecting from each other" and the natural world, he said during a phone interview from his Minneapolis home. "Children are getting too much screen time. ... Our lives are being increasingly media-ted."
All too often, he said, children today forsake nature and activity for the glow of their pads, pods, phones and other gadgets.
During a March 2 visit to Milwaukie, Utne (whose name rhymes with chutney) plans to speak more about the effect of media and technology on children. His appearance at the Portland Waldorf School will be from 3:30 to 6 p.m. It is free and open to the public.
"There's a great cost," Utne said, when children squander their time with SpongeBob and "Angry Birds." When that happens, they're "missing out on imaginative play and all of those abilities children need to learn by being immersed in play."
According to an October 2011 Nielsen study, children ages 2 to 5 spent 32 hours a week in front of televisions and computers, while older children, ages 6 to 11, spent less, at 28 hours. The discrepancy, experts guessed, was due to the time older children spent in school.
Utne is best known for founding the bi-monthly Utne Reader in 1984 and shaping it into a kind of alternative Reader's Digest. The magazine reprints articles on politics, culture and the environment, mostly from alternative and obscure journals, newsletters and weeklies. However, Utne staff do produce some original articles and reviews of books, films and music.
What's less known about Utne is that he left the magazine in 1999 for a dramatically different career in Waldorf education. After teaching at a Minneapolis Waldorf school for two years, he served for many more years as a school board member and Waldorf advocate.
The schools, traditionally rich in the arts, "are islands, oases of creativity," he said, at a time when so many schools are losing their theater, music and art programs. The schools also strongly discourage parents from exposing their children to media and technology.
These days, Utne -- father of four grown sons, all Waldorf graduates -- teaches social entrepreneurship at the University of Minnesota.
He also keeps a vigorous public speaking schedule, addressing schools and communities on parenting, responsible business, entrepreneurship, educational reform, journalism and community building.
He is co-founder of the Headwaters Fund, which fosters economic and community development in Minnesota, and of the Social Venture Network, which he said "supports entrepreneurs striving to use business to create a values-driven and sustainable world."
On top of all that, he's a member of the Executive Committee of the Nobel Peace Prize Forum. The Forum sends Nobel Peace Prize laureates to colleges in Minnesota to talk about social issues.
-- Kate Taylor
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News from the North Clackamas School District:
Milwaukie High to stage Julius Caesar
Drama students at Milwaukie High will stage Shakespeare's tragedy "Julius Caesar." The play tells the story of a conspiracy against a Roman dictator.
Performances are 7 p.m. March 14, 15 and 16 in the Milwaukie High auditorium at 11300 S.E. 23rd in Milwaukie. Tickets, at the door cost $8.
Rowe Middle School offers two free classes for parents
Metropolitan Family Service will offer two free classes for parents at Rowe Middle School:
-Guiding Good Choices is for parents of kids age 9 to 14. It is a 5-week course offered 6-8 p.m. Thursdays from Feb. 28 to March. Free dinner and childcare will be provided. To register call Jen Moss at 503-232-0007, ext. 110.
-Aerobic Dance is a class for adults and will be 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, from Feb. 20 to March 20. Childcare is provided. For information call Lyda Roberts at 503-353-5735, ext. 37174.
The school is at 3606 S.E. Lake Road in Milwaukie.
North Clackamas Schools hosts driver education classes
Driver education classes start in April and in June. The $360 course teaches safe driving. Courses are scheduled:
-April 2 to June 11 ? 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in rooms 206 and 208 at Clackamas High School, 14486 SE 122nd Ave. on west campus.
-April 3 to June 12 ? 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Room 103 at Milwaukie High School, 11300 SE 23rd Ave. in Milwaukie.
-June 24 to July 25 ? 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and Thursdays in the library at Wichita Center for Family and Community, 6031 SE King Road in Milwaukie.
Each course includes a drive lab scheduled two hours a week for six weeks, with summer drive labs scheduled three hours per week for four weeks. For information, call 503-353-6090 or email Kayl@nclack.k12.or.us.
Other events happening in Milwaukie:
Comforting Foods Under Pressure: Class with chef Ivy Manning. Demonstration of how to use a pressure cooker includes crostini, risotto, posole and bread pudding. Enjoy samples. Registration required. 5-7 p.m. Thu, Feb. 28. Bob's Red Mill Whole Grain Cooking School, 5000 S.E. International Way, Milwaukie; $50; www.bobsredmill.com/visitors-center.html or 971-206-2208
Foot Care: Foot care nurses provide foot soaks and toenail/callous trims for ages 60 and older or to a person with a disability from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tue, March 5, at the Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive. Cost is $30. Bring a basin and two towels. Call 503-653-8100 for an appointment.
Ledding Cultural Forum: Celebrate literary arts with public talks by local or regional writers. Monthly 7-8 p.m. first Thu (except July, August and December). The lineup continues with Randy Gragg, editor-in-chief of Portland Monthly magazine, March 7; Mike Richardson, founder of Dark Horse Comics, April 4; Laura Foster, author of "Portland Hill Walks," May 2; Brian Doyle, author of "Mink River," June 6; Matt Love, author of "Of Walking in Rain," Oct. 10; and Kim Stafford, author of "100 Tricks Every Boy Can Do," Nov. 7. Supported in part by a grant from the Clackamas County Cultural Coalition and the Oregon Cultural Trust. Milwaukie Ledding Library Pond House, 2215 S.E. Harrison St., Milwaukie; free; www.milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580
Milwaukie Poetry Series: Monthly 7 p.m. second Wednesday. Lineup continues with Cecelia Hagen, March 13; Steve Dieffenbacher, April 10; Mark Thalman, May 8; and Andrea Hollander Budy, June 12. Milwaukie Ledding Library Pond House, 2215 S.E. Harrison St., Milwaukie; http://www.ci.milwaukie.or.us/library/milwaukie-poetry-series or 503-786-7580Dr. Seuss Scavenger Hunt: Ages 5 and older can win prizes and make a Cat in the Hat craft in honor of the author's birthday. 2 p.m. Sat, March 2. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free
Pruning Demonstration: Talk and slide show on how to care for your roses, followed by a demonstration. Noon-1 p.m. Sat, March 2. Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie; free; www.milwaukiecenter.com or 503-653-8100
Garden Discovery Day: OSU Extension Master Gardeners of Clackamas County will test your soil pH, give 10-minute classes and answer questions. For gardeners of all levels; see website for schedule. 9 a.m.-noon Sat, March 2. Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie; free; cmastergardeners.org or 503-653-8100
First Saturday Music Series: Features the World War II vocals of Two Sisters & a Mr. 2 p.m. Sat, March 2. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; www.milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580Diabetes Support Group: Teresa Martin, a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, presents "Carb Counting and Weight Loss." 2-3:30 p.m. Wed, March 6. Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie; free; www.milwaukiecenter.com or 503-653-8100
Sprouting: Chef Dan Brophy teaches how to garden in your kitchen sink. Sample an assortment of sprouts in a variety of recipes. Learn how to grow them and use them. Registration required. 5-7 p.m. Thu, March 7. Bob's Red Mill Whole Grain Cooking School, 5000 S.E. International Way, Milwaukie; $50; www.bobsredmill.com/visitors-center.html or 971-206-2208
Homeschool Programs: Ages 5 and older become ecosystem explorers through books and crafts. 1:30 p.m. Thu, March 7; 1:30 p.m. Thu, March 21. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; www.milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee": The Tony Award-winning comedy by Rachel Sheinkin and William Finn centers on a fictional spelling bee set at the geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School. Six quirky adolescents compete in the Bee, overseen by grown-ups who barely escaped childhood themselves. Together, they learn that winning isn't everything and that losing does not necessarily make you a loser. Contains some mature material and is not recommended for younger children. Reservations recommended. 7:30 p.m. Thu-Sat, March 8-16; 2 p.m. Sun, March 10. Rex Putnam High School, 4950 S.E. Roethe Road, Milwaukie; $12 general, $10 senior citizens, $8 students; http://nclack.k12.nclack.k12.or.us/page/4763 or 503-353-5872
Charity Breakfast, Raffle and Silent Auction: Menu features pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and beverages. Auction inventory includes railroad items, memorabilia, collectibles and china. Hosted by the Union Pacific Employee Club No. 9. Proceeds benefit the Friend-to-Friend Network and the Portland Police Bureau Sunshine Division. 8 a.m.-noon Sat, March 9. Odd Fellows Hall, 10282 S.E. Main St., Milwaukie; $6 ages 11 and older, $3 ages 10 and younger, or $15 for family of four for breakfast; $1 each or six for $5 for raffle tickets; canned food donations also welcome; 503-714-4186
A Conversation On Aging: Topic is "Engaging With Adult Children." Hosted by VIEWS. Registration required. 2-3:30 p.m. Tue, March 12. Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie; free; www.milwaukiecenter.com or 503-653-8100
Open House: Registration required. 6-8 p.m. Wed, March 13. Micha-el School, 13515 S.E. Rusk Road, Milwaukie; free; 503-882-3322 or michaelschool@gmail.com
Welcome Spring: Class with chef David McIntyre. Focus on less-familiar grains and beans in both hearty and brighter dishes. Enjoy samples. Registration required. 5-7 p.m. Wed, March 13. Bob's Red Mill Whole Grain Cooking School, 5000 S.E. International Way, Milwaukie; $50; www.bobsredmill.com/visitors-center.html or 971-206-2208
Artisan Breads for the Home Baker: Hands-On class with David Kobos. Learn easy methods to create crusty breads and take home dough to bake. Registration required. 5-7 p.m. Thu, March 21. Bob's Red Mill Whole Grain Cooking School, 5000 S.E. International Way, Milwaukie; $50; www.bobsredmill.com/visitors-center.html or 971-206-2208
Saturday Crafts: Ages 5 and older make star books. 2 p.m. Sat, March 23. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; www.milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580
First Saturday Music Series: Charlie Mosbrook performs a "Tribute to Woodie Guthrie." 2 p.m. Sat, April 6. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; www.milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580
Looking ahead
Milwaukie Daze: Features a parade, live music, carnival rides, field games, petting zoo, bounce houses, storytellers, face-painting, movie, 9K for K9 walk, Willamette Jetboat rides, poetry readings, fireworks, beer tent and more than 100 arts and crafts vendors. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri-Sun, July 26-28. In and around downtown Milwaukie; free admission; www.milwaukiedaze.com
Ongoing
Talk Back to Books: Ages 10 and older read and discuss the book of the month. Free snacks provided. Visit website or call for title. Monthly 4:30 p.m. third Tuesday. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; www.milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580
Book Club: Adults read and then discuss a different book each month. Call for titles. Monthly 7-8 p.m. Wed. Milwaukie Ledding Library Pond House, 2215 S.E. Harrison St., Milwaukie; free; www.milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580
Ledding Library Book Club: Call for titles. Monthly 7-8 p.m. fourth Wed. Milwaukie
Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; www.milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580
Knit Nite: Valarie Matthews leads a group for people who love to knit or want to learn the skill. Weekly 6:30-8 p.m. Thu. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; bring your own supplies; www.milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580
Read to the Dog: Read aloud to a therapy dog named Millie and improve your reading at the same time. Call to schedule a 15-minute session. Weekly 1-2:30 p.m. Sat. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; 503-786-7588
Sunday Salsa Night: Salsa dancing with a 7:30 p.m. lesson led by Keith Collier and Rochelle Lessner. Weekly 6:45-10 p.m. Sun. Cha! Cha! Cha!, 11008 S.E. Main St., Milwaukie; $3 cover charge, includes lesson; 503-659-2193
Civic
Willamette Falls Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association Meeting: Visitors welcome. Monthly 7 p.m. third Wed. Round Table Pizza, 16550 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie; free; Dale Ballard, 503-551-9772 or daleballard52@molalla.net
The following meetings are held in Milwaukie City Hall, 10722 S.E. Main St., Milwaukie.
Details: http://www.ci.milwaukie.or.us/ or 503-786-7555
*Milwaukie City Council holds its work session at 5 p.m. and regular session at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
*Milwaukie City Council holds its study session at 5 p.m. on fourth Tuesday of each month.
*Milwaukie Citizens Utility Advisory Board meets at 6 p.m. on third Wednesday of each month.
Support
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Support meeting for spouses or partners of persons with mental illness. Monthly 6:30 p.m. fourth Wed. National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Clackamas County, 10202 S.E. 32nd Ave., Suite 501, Milwaukie; www.nami.org/sites/nami:clackamascounty or 503-344-5050 or nami.clackamas@gmail.com
MOLALLA
Free events happening at the Molalla Public Library, 201 E. Fifth St.:
- Dr. Suess Birthday Celebration: Make crafts while watching Dr. Seuss movies. 10 a.m.-noon? Sat, March 2.
- Prehistoric Times Reading Program Wrap Up: Come and watch the ice age movie "Continental Drift" while eating icy treats. All ages. 2 p.m. Fri, March 8.
- Molalla Radio Theater: Featuring a? presentation of Dashiell Hammett's "The Maltese Falcon" and free refreshments. 7 p..m. Fri-Sat, March 15-16, and 1 p.m. Sun, March 17.
- Craft Time With Sheila: Preschoolers create crafts. 2-3 p.m. Tue, March 26.
- Family Movie Day: "Watch the animated new release "Wreck It Ralph." 2 p.m. Thu, March 28.
- Board Game Day: 2-4 p.m. Fri, March 29.
Support
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Support meeting for persons with a mental illness and those who love them. Monthly 6:30-8 p.m. first Mon. Molalla Christian Church, 223 E. Third St., Molalla; free; www.nami.org/sites/nami:clackamascounty or 503-344-5050 or nami.clackamas@gmail.com
MOUNT HOOD
Mt. Hood Skibowl Hope on the Slope Ski & Ride for Cancer Research:?
On Friday, March 1, 2013, Mt. Hood Skibowl will host its annual Hope on The Slopes ski-athon in honor of cancer survivors and memories of loved ones who have passed from cancer.
Hope on the Slopes is a 24 hour Vertical Challenge held at Mt. Hood Skibowl. The event combines competition and celebration as teams who have secured pledges maintain a presence of at least one member on the slopes from 1 p.m. Friday March 1, to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2.
Team members take breaks as needed in lodges at Skibowl West or in their own makeshift camps set at the bottom of the slopes.? Background music will play on the slopes to keep riders awake and energized. Individuals and teams who raise the most money and those who travel the furthest in vertical feet will receive prizes.? A complete run from the top of the Upper Bowl to the bottom is 1,500 vertical feet.
"The spirit of the participants and those who support them is overwhelming. Having lost my father to cancer, this event has special meaning, and we are proud to host Hope on the Slopes annually in support of the American Cancer Society's mission," said Kirk Hanna, owner and operator of Mt. Hood Skibowl.?
The Torchlight Parade consists of skiers and riders traveling in formation down the darkened Lower Bowl Run carrying torches that illuminate the night; it is the highlight of the evening.? At the end of the run, the skiers place the torches around the glowing word "HOPE" on a mound in the snow.? Participants hold a moment of silence in remembrance of cancer victims.
Non-participants interested in the thrill of skiing or riding all night during this special evening may purchase an "All Night" lift ticket for $42.00, or upgrade their night tickets for $10. Owner Kirk Hanna will donate a portion of the non-participant lift ticket revenue to the American Cancer Society. Last year over two hundred participants skied and rode over 3 million vertical feet down Skibowl's slopes, raising over $60,000 for the American Cancer Society's mission. Hope on the Slopes has raised over $3 million since its inception in support of the American Cancer Society.
Mt. Hood Skibowl is the closest ski resort to Portland, less than an hour east at 87000 E. Highway 26 in Government Camp
Please visit www.skibowl.com or call 503-222-BOWL (503-222-2695) for more information regarding Hope on the Slopes and other upcoming events.
-- Carm Kitzman, Mt. Hood Ski Bowl
Looking ahead
Christmas Along the Barlow Trail: Visit with Santa Claus, sample free holiday treats, sing Christmas carols, and listen to Native American and pioneer flute music. Historians dressed in period clothing present "Pioneer Spirits Along Mount Hood's Oregon Trail." Storytellers offer "Christmas Tales of Old Oregon" -- a journey from the days of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805, to the days of the Oregon Trail and pioneer settlement, to the slopes of Mount Hood in the early 1900s. Vendors sell history and nature books, huckleberry and wildberry products, and other specialty items. 1-4 p.m. Sun, Dec. 8. Oregon Country Settlement, 73370 E. Buggy Trail Lane, Rhododendron; free admission and parking; www.cascadegeographicsociety.com or Michael P. Jones, 503-622-4798 or cgsmthood@onemain.com
Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom and Bigfoot Festival: Features a Bigfoot exhibit and Sasquatch talks and presentations; Native American stories and salmon bake; salmon habitat walks and exhibits; wild mushroom exhibit; flute fest and folk music; arts and crafts; a scarecrow-making contest; and huckleberry and mushroom products plus other food also available for purchase. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat, Oct. 5; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun, Oct. 6. Mt. Hood Village Resort, 65000 E. Highway 26, Welches; free admission and parking; www.cascadegeographicsociety.com or Michael P. Jones, 503-622-4798 or cgsmthood@onemain.com
Ongoing
Family Story Time: Weekly 10 a.m. Tue. Hoodland Public Library, 68256 E. Highway 26, Welches; free; 503-622-3460
Line Dancing: Geared for senior citizens of all levels. Weekly 10 a.m. Tue and Thu. Mt. Hood Village Resort, 65000 E. Highway 26, Welches; free; www.mthoodvillage.com or 503-622-7665
Clubs
Mt. Hood Lions Club: Lions Clubs International programs include sight, hearing and speech conservation; diabetes awareness; youth outreach; international relations; and environmental issues. Business meeting. Monthly 7:30 p.m. second Wed. Mt. Hood Lions Club, 24730 Woodsey Lane, Welches; free; Dan Wolf at 503-622-4664, mthoodlionsclub@aol.com
OAK GROVE
Ongoing
After-school Make and Play: Craft projects for kids. Monthly 4-5 p.m. second Wednesday. Oak Lodge Library, 16201 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., Oak Grove; free; 503-655-8543
Family Story Time: Ages 18 months-5 years read, sing and create. Weekly 11 a.m. Fri. Oak Lodge Library, 16201 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., Oak Grove; free; 503-655-8543
OREGON CITY
Sky Viewings: The Rose City Astronomers is offering monthly public sky viewings at the Haggart Observatory at Clackamas Community College.
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The free viewings begin around sunset and continue until about 11 p.m., weather permitting, on the following Saturdays: March 16, April 6, May 18, June 22, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 14, Oct. 26, Nov. 30 and Dec. 28.
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The Haggart Observatory, located at the Environmental Learning Center, offers views of the night skies through 24-inch and 13-inch Newtonian reflector telescopes. Viewings are free during the astronomy club's Public Nights.
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Space in the observatory is limited, and viewers may at times have to wait to look through the telescope. If the weather is uncertain during the day of the event, call 503-594-6044 after 3 p.m. for a recorded message announcing if the viewing will be held or canceled.
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For more information, contact Diana Fredlund, Rose City Astronomers media director, at media@rosecityastronomers.North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce: John Carcutt -- director of search engine optimization and social media with Advance Digital, the parent company of OregonLive.com -- presents a Digital Media and Marketing Forum Luncheon. Carcutt discusses digital and mobile advertising basics, understanding how search engine marketing works to improve return on investment, how to optimize a website so more customers can find it online, and how to create a social media strategy and behavioral targeting. Sponsored by Clackamas Review, OregonLive.com, Amicus Data and Matrix Video. Registration required. 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Wed, Feb. 27. Abernethy Center, 606 15th St., Oregon City; $30-$35; http://web.yourchamber.com/events or 503-654-7777
South End Concept Plan Community Workshop: The city of Oregon City invites all residents to help develop a plan for the future of the South End area. Laurence Qamar of Qamar Architecture and Town Planning will share ideas on how various design concepts can celebrate community values while accommodating new development. Attendees will participate in an interactive game to identify the potential future of parks, trails, homes, roads and gathering areas. 6:30 p.m. Wed, Feb. 27. John McLoughlin Elementary School, 19230 S. South End Road, Oregon City; free; www.southendconceptplan.org or Pete Walter, 503-496-1568 or pwalter@orcity.org
"Arms and the Man": The college's theater department presents the comedy by George Bernard Shaw; directed by James Eikrem. Reservations recommended. 7:30 p.m. Thu-Sat, 2:30 p.m. Sun, Feb. 28-March 10. Ostermann Theatre, Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City; $8-$10; www.theatreccc.org or 503-594-3153
Health Share of Oregon Community Advisory Council: The council will hear updates on initiatives and studies from the coordinated care organization's staff. Public can sign up noon-12:30 p.m. to comment. Noon-4 p.m. Fri, March 1. Clackamas County Public Services Building, 2051 Kaen Road, Oregon City; free; www.healthshareoregon.org
First Friday Film: Watch "Dirt! The Movie" and engage in a discussion led by a moderator afterward. Light refreshments provided. 6:30 p.m. Fri, March 1. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City; free; www.orcity.org/library/event/fff-march-dirt-movie or 503-657-8269
Student Performance Showcase: One-act Plays, Stand-up Comedy and Comedy Improv: Theater students do all the work in these performances, including casting, directing, technical production and publicity. Noon Tue, March 5; noon and 7:30 p.m. Wed, March 6; noon Thu, March 7. Ostermann Theatre, Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City; free; http://www.theatreccc.org or 503-594-3153
"Honor Flight: One Last Mission" Screening: Meet three WWII veterans as they learn they are being honored with a trip to Washington DC to finally see their memorial. Hear their stories about their service and sacrifice and meet the volunteers from the nonprofit organizat
Source: http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2013/02/clackamas_county_and_southwest_79.html
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