Local Events & Activities: Books, gardening, poetry and more

Canby’s annual prayer breakfast coming Thursday

CANBY: The 20th Annual Canby Prayer Breakfast will be held Thursday, May 2, beginning at 7 a.m. at Cutsforth’s Market Town Hall.

Canby Mayor Brian Hodson will speak, and local churches will be represented to help lead prayer for various groups within Canby.

Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased through https://bit.ly/PrayCanby. For more information, call Peter Durkee at 503-329-9253.

Friends of Canby Library bookstore plans extra hours

CANBY: The Friends of the Canby Public Library Book Garden bookstore will be open late during the First Thursday Downtown Night Market from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 2.

The library will be having extra activities as well during the monthly market.

Blood drive slated for Canby’s Providence Immediate Care

CANBY: Bloodworks Northwest will host a blood drive on Friday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 200 SE Hazel Dell Way in the Providence Immediate Care Canby parking lot.

A photo ID and appointment is required. Donors must be at least 16 years old. For more information or to register, go to bloodworksnw.org/giveblood.

Large art and craft market setting up at convention center

PORTLAND: The Crafty Wonderland Spring Art & Craft Market 2024 will be held Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, at Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Crafts are for sale and on display to inspire the artist in you.

For more information, check www.craftywonderland.com.

Garden supplies, art and more coming to fairgrounds

CANBY: The annual Spring Garden Fair will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5 at the Clackamas County Event Center fairgrounds in Canby.

There will be plants, tools, workshops, classes, and more to explore during the event that runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Admission is $7 for a single day pass and $12 for a weekend pass. The event also offers ticket pre-sales through the venue webpage. And parking is free. For more information, go to www.springgardenfair.org or check the Facebook page at SpringGardenFair.

Woodburn Library ‘Friends’ slate several upcoming events

WOODBURN: Friends of the Woodburn Library announced several upcoming events taking place at the library, 280 Garfield St.

There will be a “Poetry Walk” at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 4. “Coffee Talk” will take place beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8 and Saturday, Aug. 10. The next book sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 22.

The next Friends meeting will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 20.

Aurora church plans celebration for 125 years

AURORA: Christ Lutheran Church in Aurora will celebrate 125 years of ministry the weekend of May 4-5. Events will run from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, and feature a telling of the story of the church community in song, story, and photography. An old-fashioned cookie potluck will follow.

On Sunday, May 5, at 10 a.m., there will be a worship service with Holy Communion. A hosted luncheon in the fellowship hall will follow the service.

To join the celebration, RSVP to 503-678-5135 or clcaurora5135@gmail.com.

‘Latin Night’ event hopes to connect community and culture

GERVAIS: There will be a “Latin Night: Connecting Community & Culture” on Saturday, May 4, from 4 to 10 p.m. at Gervais High School, 300 Douglas Ave.

The event will include a cruise-in car show from 3 to 4 p.m. with judging taking place from 4 to 6 p.m. Entry is $5. Cars, trucks, and bikes are welcome. There will also be music from Gervais Middle School at 5:30 p.m. and Aguilas de Oro at 6:30 p.m. Ballet Folklorico will take place at 5 p.m. at GMS and 6 p.m. at GHS.

For information, contact Adelita at adelita_ruiz@gervais.k12.or.us.

Art event will celebrate artists in surrounding areas

OREGON CITY: The Spring Fling Art event, put on by the Three Rivers Artist Guild, will be held May 4-5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pioneer Community Center in Oregon City, 615 Fifth St.

For more information, go to www.threeriversartistguild.com.

Colton Elementary’s Kindergarten Round-up set May 8

COLTON: Colton Elementary School will have its Kindergarten Round-up on Wednesday, May 8. The school offers full-day kindergarten classes Monday through Thursday.

If you have or know of a child who will be 5 years of age by Sept. 1, registration is coming up. To reserve a spot at the round-up, call 503-3536. Check the website at www.colton.k12.or.us.

NMSD looking for new board, budget committee members

AURORA: North Marion School District is looking for someone to serve the remainder of the Board of Directors Position 4, which runs through June 30, 2025.

The district is also seeking individuals interested in serving on its budget committee.

Candidates must live within the district boundary for at least a year, not be employed by the district, and be a registered voter. Applications are available online at www.nmarion.k12.or.us. Applications with letters of interest are due by 3 p.m. on Monday, May 6.

Brews, fun and fundraising set for fairgrounds in Canby

CANBY: The Canby Brewfest will be held May 10-11 at the Clackamas County Event Center in Canby. The event runs from 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday, May 10, and 2 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 11.

There will be more than 40 beverages on tap, as well as a wide array of food trucks and live music on the grounds. The event is also a fundraiser for the fairground’s new multipurpose building.

To purchase tickets, or for more information, go to https://clackamascountyfair.com/events/.

Mother’s Day tea set for Newell Pioneer Village

CHAMPOEG: The historic Newell Pioneer Village will hold a Mother’s Day tea from 1 to 3 p.m. May 11 at the facility adjacent to Champoeg State Heritage Area south of Newberg. Tea will be served on Rebecca’s Tea Porch, which looks out over the park. Seating is limited, so making reservations early is suggested. Cost is $45 per reservation and tickets may be purchased at: newellpioneervillage.ticketspice.com/mothers-day-tea. For more information, email info@newellpioneervillage.com or call 503-678-5537.

Aurora sets day to honor moms with special events

AURORA: Bring mom to Aurora, is the theme for Saturday, May 11, for a day of shopping, bakery treats, lunch and visiting a winery or the local museum. Many businesses will have special promotions for Moms. Aurora downtown takes pride in its antique & vintage shops, incredible boutiques, restaurants, bakeries, wineries, museum and much more! Located 20 minutes south of Portland or 20 minutes north of Salem.

Make-It Monday offers painting at Molalla Library

MOLALLA: The Molalla Public Library’s Make-It Monday is back on May 13 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The program, for adults ages 18 and older, will paint a colorful mock-quilt wall hanging.

For more information, contact Beka at 503-759-0249 or email rmurcray@lincc.org.

Maple syrup making on tap at local forest

MULINO: The Hopkins Demonstration Forest will hold a bigleaf maple syrup workshop on Saturday, May 18. The event will feature a tour and a chance to see the equipment and technology for today’s maple syrup production. Learn how to turn maple sap into syrup.

To learn more, go to https://beav.es/woodlandnotes, or contact Sarah Cameron at sarah.comeron@oregonstate.edu.

Woodburn Police gearing up for a May 18 open house

WOODBURN: Woodburn Police Department announced that it is hosting an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at 1060 Mt. Hood Ave.

Police Chief Marty Pilcher said there will be plenty of activities and free hot dogs and hamburgers.

Activities include a tour of the police headquarters, K9, drone and motorcycle demonstrations. For information, visit the city of Woodburn Facebook page.

Community cemetery clean-up event set for Aurora

AURORA: The Aurora Community Cemetery cleanup will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, Oak Lane NE, Aurora.

The public is welcome to stop in and help out. Lunch will be provided.

Fundraising walk set for Canby’s Wait Park

CANBY: The annual Pregnancy Care Center Walk for Life fundraiser and rally will be held Saturday, May 18, beginning at 10 a.m. at Canby’s Wait Park.

To register, go to https://secure.fundeasy.com/ministrysync/event/website/home/?e=27484.

Annual UFO festival lands in McMinnville May 17-18

MCMINNVILLE: McMenamins 24th Annual UFO Fest will be May 17-18 in McMinnville and will feature speakers at the town’s community center, including former Navy pilot Ryan Graves; Pulitzer Prize finalist, journalist and author Garrett Graff, who “will address the realities of the government’s quest to understand UFOs;” and Roderick Martin, whose talk is headlined “Project B.L.A.C.K. and the Hidden Truths.”

The Interstellar Access Pass Pickup Party, with live music provided by Kirby Swatosh & the Moon Rock Patrol, is set for 7 to 11 p.m. on May 16 at McMenamins Oregon Hotel on Third Street. More: ufofest.com

Gems, minerals and more coming to Canby’s fairgrounds

CANBY: Clackamette Mineral & Gem’s 60th Annual Rock Show will be held Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Clackamas County Event Center fairgrounds in Canby. There will be dealers, demos, displays, a kids corner, and a snack bar. Admission and parking is free and there will be door prizes.

For more information, visit www.clackamettegem.org/rock-show.

Registration for Woodburn soccer tourney has officially opened

WOODBURN: Registration is currently open for the upcoming Flavor de Futbol tournament, which will take place Friday through Sunday, June 21-23.

Organizers will register teams by calendar year in accordance with U.S. Soccer requirements: U13-U19 teams, 11 vs. 11 players, is $645; U11-U12, 9 vs. 9 players, $595; U7-U10, 7 vs. 7, $545. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

For information, visit flavordefutbol.com online or email info@woodburnFC.com or Soccerinfowfc@gmail.com.

Milords and ladies, Oregon Renaissance Faire coming

CANBY: The annual Oregon Renaissance Faire returns to the Clackamas County Event Center’s fairgrounds in Canby over three consecutive weekends June 1-2, 8-9, and 15-16.

The event will feature artisans and food, ale and other beverages, jousting knights, and unique entertainment throughout each day. There is also a pub crawl, special musical events after the Saturday shows and much more.

Travel to the Vale of Dunrose and enjoy this unique event. More information and tickets are available at www.oregonfaire.com.

Molalla’s Music in the Park slate ready for June start

MOLALLA: Tuesday evening air will be filled with the sound of music coming from Molalla’s Fox Park in 2024.

The Molalla Public Library returns with another edition of its Music in the Park program for the coming summer. The action runs every Tuesday from June 18 through July 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

This summer’s shows will include:

June 18 – Don Mitchell.

June 25 – Lavinia Ross.

July 9 – Timothy James.

July 16 – Trent Beaver.

July 23 – Mark Seymour & Friends.

July 30 – Portland Opera’s Opera ala Cart.

Canby’s Farmers Market is up and running every Saturday

CANBY: The Canby Farmers Market opened its 2024 is now open and will run every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Canby on N. Holly Street between NW 2nd and 4th avenues.

The market will run into October and produce from local farmers, hand crafters, food artisans and plenty of other vendors.

For more information, check Canby Farmers Market on Facebook.

NMSD begins superintendent search, seeking feedback

AURORA: North Marion School District announced that it has officially launched its search for a new superintendent as interim Superintendent Bill Rhoades plans to retire on June 30.

The district will be sending out online surveys to the North Marion community, seeking input and feedback on the search process. For information, visit the district webpage, nmarion.k12.or.us, and navigate to the “Superintendent Search Underway!” link.

More Molalla town halls slated for later in the year

MOLALLA: The City of Molalla will hold three more town halls to offer residents the chance to talk about city-related topics in a little more relaxed atmosphere.

The next town hall will be on June 20. The final two will be held Sept. 19 and Nov. 21. The meetings will be at the Molalla Civic Center (315 Kennel Ave.) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Christian writers conference returns to Canby Grove in June

CANBY: The 2024 Cascade Christian Writers Conference will be held June 23-26 at the Canby Grove Christian Center. The conference is a way for writers, or aspiring writers to not only meet with literary agents, acquisition agents, and inspirational mentors, but take part in myriad workshops targeted to particular parts of the writing process.

For more information and to register, visit https://cascadechristianwriters.org/events/cascade-conference/.

Hotrod Dreamworks ready for 15th edition of its car show

CANBY: Hotrod Dreamworks will hold its 15th Annual Car Show on Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. All proceeds go to Relay for Life fundraising. There is no pre-registration required, just a $5 registration fee at the event.

Food will be available for purchase and there will be raffle prizes.

For more information, email hotroddreamworks@canby.com or call 503-266-6511.

Fiesta court applicants are being sought for 2024 event

WOODBURN: Applications are now open for the 2024 Woodburn Fiesta Mexican Court. To be eligible for the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana Court, individuals must be a student enrolled in any of the following high schools: Woodburn, Gervais, North Marion, Mt. Angel, St. Paul or Silverton. A student who lives within the listed school districts and is home schooled or attending a high school equivalent institution or charter school is also eligible to apply; A high school Junior or graduating senior during the 2023/2024 school year; In possession of a 2.5 GPA of or better (must submit current high school transcript); Bi-lingual in both English and Spanish.

To apply, visit www.woodburn-or.gov and navigate to the community services page for an application packet and coronation guidelines.

Canby High class of 2004 sets class reunion date

CANBY: The Canby High School class of 2004 is planning its 20th class reunion with a “save the date” announcement for the Saturday, July 27, event at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm.

The reunion will be held from 4 to 8 p.m.

Canby High class of 1974 organizing a 50th class reunion

CANBY: The Canby High School class of 1974 is in the process of planning its 50th class reunion on Sunday, Sept. 8, at Merrywood Farms in Carus.

Teresa (McNamee) Meyers is organizing the event and is looking for help and to connect with classmates from 1974.

The reunion will begin about 3 p.m. at the farm.

To connect with Myers, email to tntmyers@hotmail.com or call 512-573-4380.

D&D campaign looking for players at Canby Library

CANBY: A Dungeons and Dragons campaign for teens ages 13-18 will be the first and third Saturday at the Canby Public Library.

The campaigns will be from noon to 4 p.m., in the Teen room of the Canby Public Library.

Call to reserve a spot at 503-266-3394.

Portland Timbers supporters group meets in Canby

CANBY: The local Portland Timbers support group, Timbers Army Clackamas County Frogmen, will meet at the F.O.B. Taproom in Canby cheer on the MLS team for every game this season, except those on Wednesday nights.

The game will be shown on a large pull-down screen and the fun will include snacks and patches and stickers for sale. Beverages are available on site, and food can be purchased outside of the taproom and brought in during the game. All area Timbers fans are encouraged to stop by.

F.O.B. Taproom is located at 1109 SW 1st Ave., in Canby.

Throw-back music and classic car show set for Colton

COLTON: The annual Summer Finally Got Here concert and classic car show will be held Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Aspen Meadow Amphitheater, 24323 S. Upper Highland Road in Colton.

Enjoy classic cars, food, beverages, and the Aspen Meadows Band delivering music from days gone by. Admission is free to the concert and car show.

For more information, contact PR@aspenmeadowsband.com or call 503-201-8401.