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Movie filming in Gladstone will impact traffic on Wednesday
Commuters traveling in Gladstone may encounter some impact on traffic late Wednesday and early Thursday, as a movie filming in the Portland metro will be shooting in the area. According to the Gladstone Police Department, the movie, “Night Always Comes,” will be setting up a staging area in Meldrum Bar Park during daytime hours on June 12.
West Linn launching recreation center survey
With the city of West Linn weighing whether to send a general obligation bond to voters this November, the local government is now asking residents for feedback on its plans for a potential community recreation center. The city launched a community survey regarding the rec center Friday, June 14. “Your feedback is invaluable as we assess the community's needs and determine the feasibility of a new recreation center,” West Linn...
Check out Lake Oswego’s new skate park
The Rassekh Park skate park is complete and will be open to the public later this week. Meanwhile, the city continues to strategize construction of the rest of the park. The city will open the 10,000-square-foot skate park during a celebration event at 4 p.m. Friday, June 14. It will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day thereafter. The skate park includes free skate areas, rails, grind boxes and two interconnected vertical bowls in the center. ...
Gresham’s Wednesday Music in the Parks announces 2024 lineup, locations
A free musical concert series that brings the sounds to local parks across Gresham has announced its 2024 lineup. Wednesday Music in the Parks, helmed by the Center for the Arts Foundation, has a quartet of performances planned for July and August. The free, family-friendly shows, now in its third season, run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. every other Wednesday. The 2024 Wednesday Music in the Park Lineup: ...
Mark these classes, tours and workshops on your early summer calendar
Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least three weeks in advance to events@oregonian.com. 78th Street Heritage Farm Tours: Various dates and times through July. Stroll the farm with a knowledgeable docent and learn about the property’s storied history and its current role in horticulture education, agricultural research, food security and community enrichment. 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver; registration required at extension.wsu.edu/clark; email erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5738.
Winery spotlight: Zē Wines strikes a fun and inclusive chord
I found winemaker Zane Morris pouring his Zē Wines for an enthusiastic crowd inside a large warehouse in Milwaukie. After a few sips, I could see what the fuss was about. Morris makes wines that put a smile on your face for prices ranging from $20-$30. You need to go find some before he is all sold out.
Artists translate pieces by children for Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts
Editor's note: This story appears in the June edition of LO Monthly. For kids, according to Anneke Schoneveld, art is more than a form of expression but a means of understanding a complex world through imagination and storytelling. “The stories they tell are their way of trying to understand the world and evolve into the people they are going to become,” Schoneveld said. ...
'The Music Man' set in Sherwood for July 19-20, July 26-28
The Sherwood Foundation for the Arts will present “The Music Man” on July 19-20, repeating it the following weekend on July 26-28 at the Sherwood Center for the Arts. The Meredith Willson classic musical tells the story of Harold Hill, a charming con man who poses as a boys’ band organizer and leader. Despite his plans to skip town with the money, he finds himself falling for the town librarian, Marian. The production is filled with memorable songs and heartwarming moments, telling a timeless story of redemption and love. Show times for the July 19 and 20 and July 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees both weekend are at 3 p.m. Visit the Sherwood Foundation for the Arts website for ticket information.
Sandy Actors Theatre to hold auditions for comedy "Aboveboard"
At 6 p.m. Sunday, June 23, and Monday, June 24, Sandy Actors Theatre will audition hopeful thespians for roles in "Aboveaboard," written by Peter Bloedel and Emily Kimball and directed by Patrick Roth. "Aboveboard" follows the story of Nick who suspects his friend Milo who lives down the hall is pilfering his fridge. When Milo denies his allegations, Nick puts up a camera to investigate and uncovers a surprising secret. The parts up for audition include: Marnie, female, 20s/30sJessica, female 20s/30sRosa, female, older than 20, any age suitableAlex, male, 20s/30sNick, male, 20s/30sMilo, male, 20s/30s Auditions will be cold readings from the script. Headshots and resumes are welcome while not required. For questions or to request sides, email pro18x@comcast.net.
Pup to the task: 10-week-old Gunnar in training to become next West Linn library dog
Gunnar, a 10-week-old Leonberger puppy, has learned a lot in in his first two weeks training to become the next library dog at the West Linn Public Library: how to nap and play at the library, which employees always have treats and how to let the humans know when it’s time to go outside for a potty break. As important as these lessons are, in the coming years he’ll undergo even more critical training — specifically, several levels of obedience school and training to become...
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