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New Sandy community event has gone to the dogs
Throughout the year, the city of Sandy hosts several events for its human residents. From 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, the city will host its first event catering to its four-legged, tail-wagging citizens in Sandy Bluff Park, 36910 Goldenrain St. Yappy Hour, a canine carnival, is planned to be like the city’s longtime Longest Day Parkway, but for dogs. “The city wanted to do another community event and everyone loves...
Fairview Sunday Market returns this weekend in shadow of famed fork
East Multnomah County’s “small but mighty” farmers market returns this weekend, pairing fresh produce and handcrafted goods with delicious food carts. The Fairview Sunday Market will have its opening day 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Fairview Fork Plaza, 223rd and Halsey. For the opening day there will be a special Cinco de Mayor celebration at the Fork, with live music and fun activities for kids and adults. ...
Mt. Hood Farmers Market returns with more vendors May 17
For fans of fresh-from-the-farm veggies and shopping local, it’s almost your favorite time of the year again: farmers market season. In Sandy, the AntFarm-facilitated Mount Hood Farmers Market at 38600 Proctor Blvd. opens on at 2 p.m. Friday, May 17. This year the market runs from 2-7 p.m. every Friday, with live music and a plethora of artisans and farmers to shop from. “We have so many new vendors this...
Get your Star Wars Day lightsaber at this Oregon City shop
SaberForge in Oregon City is known for creating sabers inspired by Star Wars. The sabers come in a variety of styles and colors, and are sturdy enough to be dueled with if you want to re-enact a scene from your favorite movie. If you purchase a product or register for...
Don’t miss the final installment of the Oregon City Youth Mental Health Film Series
Kevin Hines is an internationally recognized mental health advocate and motivational speaker whose personal journey from an attempted suicide at 19 years old changed the course of his life. Hines’s story is told in the documentary “Suicide: The Ripple Effect,” part of Oregon City Service Learning Academy students’ Youth Mental Health Film Series. “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” is the series' final film and will be shown at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. Tickets are free. OCSLA’s Youth Mental Health Film Series was made possible by a Youth Opioid Prevention grant from the Oregon City Police Department and through support from Oregon City Together.
Mary Lou Hennrich biography
MARY LOU HENNRICH AGE: 76 FAMILY: Husband, David Still; a grown daughter and son. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, 1969, master’s degree in nursing/community health, 1973, both from the University of Portland. CURRENT STATUS: Retired. WORK EXPERIENCE: Executive director, Oregon Public Health Institute, 2003-14; chief executive and co-founder, Care Oregon, 1994-2003; deputy director, 1990-94, primary care and field services director, 1980-90; northeast district director, 1978-80; public health nursing manager, 1976-78; public health nursing supervisor for east county, 1973-74, all with Multnomah County Health Department. Public health and school nurse, 1969-74. CAMPAIGN CONTACT: https:marylougetsresults.com; marylou@marylougetsresults.com
Senior ‘artist-in-residence’ shares her skills in Tualatin
Maxine Labs is a skilled decorative painter who has traveled the country learning new techniques. These days, though, she's sharing her knowledge and love of art at her home in the senior living community, Brookdale River Valley Tualatin.
West Linn Girl Scout Troop to host cat food drive
Girl Scout Troop 10375, a group of 11 fourth and fifth graders from West Linn, will hold a cat food drive this May as part of its effort to help local feral cats. Between May 1-10, community members who would like to donate can do so at several locations throughout town including the West Linn Public Library, Nature’s Pet Market and Cloudberry Lane Animal Chiropractic. The troop will also be hosting an in-person collection event from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at Robinwood Station on...
Free Comic Book Day, help with the 4th fireworks and a new judge in town
Stop by The Estacada Public Library on Saturday, May 4 and pick up a free comic book to celebrate National Free Comic Book Day. The library, at 825 N.W. Wade St., is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
Editorial endorsement May 2024: Give the Oregon Zoo a ‘yes’ on bond measure
If you’re asking voters to give you money, it helps to have a charismatic ambassador on board. Few governmental agencies have the built-in advantage that the Oregon Zoo does with its red panda, sea otters and plenty of other photogenic animals for winning over voters. But you still have...
Wilsonville library to hold Star Wars event — with goats
As the Wilsonville Public Library said, “May the fourth be with you and your goats.” The library is hosting a family-friendly event in honor of Star Wars Day, with crafts, activities and Jedi goats, according to the website. Outreach librarian Crystal Reynolds said there will be Pygmy goats dressed in Star Wars costumes at the event. The event will run from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, and is free to attend. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes, the website said.
'Go play:' Attend the Lake Oswego Lake Run or Cinco de Mayo event in West Linn
West Linn Adult Community Center to hold mini market The West Linn Adult Community Center will host a May mini market 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. With vendors selling baked goods, soaps, jewelry, flowers, wine, gift cards and more, the market is billed as the perfect place to find a Mother’s Day gift. The Adult Community Center is located at 1180 Rosemont Road. ...
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