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.
Cinema Club ready for May movie in Woodburn
WOODBURN: The Woodburn Public Library’s Cinema Club will be held Saturday, May 11, at the Bungalow Theater, 455 N. Front St.
The program is for youth ages 14-older and the May movie will be “Susie Searches.”
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.
Anime watch party, Japanese pop culture part of event
WOODBURN: There will be an anime watch party on Monday, May 13, at 4 p.m. at the Woodburn Public Library. The event is for ages 13-18 and is a free drop-in event to talk about your favorite manga, watch anime, and work on fun projects.
Molalla Library planning STEAM fun on May 14
MOLALLA: On Tuesday, May 14, Molalla Public Library will offer S.T.E.A.M. powered fun with Super Science, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The program, designed for elementary age students and parents, will focus on creating a secret identity, make a superhero fly and more.
Wetland plant ID, field practicum coming to CCC
OREGON CITY: George Kral, forester & founder of Ash Creek Forest Management, will deliver a lecture on wetland plant identification at Lakeside Hall at the Environmental Learning Center, Clackamas Community College, Oregon City Campus, 19600 Molalla Ave. He will also hold a field practicum in the Three Creeks Natural Area adjacent to Clackamas Community College’s Harmony Campus, 7738 S.E. Harmony Road, Milwaukie. This is a two-day event, Thursday and Friday, May 16-17, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To find tickets, go to: eventbrite.com
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.
Historical perspective part of planned program
CANBY: Canby Historical Society and Canby Public Library will host Michael Schmeer, of the Oak Lodge History Detectives, for a program titled, “Discovering the History of Your Home,” on Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m.
To attend, sign up at the library at 503-266-3394.
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.
Estate planning workshop slated for Molalla Library
MOLALLA: There will be an estate planning workshop at the Molalla Public Library on Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m.
Author Cheryl Grill will share the basics of estate planning.
Powerland plans fun, engaging STEAM event for kids
BROOKS: Powerland’s fourth Annual S.T.E.A.M.’d for Kids will be Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Powerland Heritage Park, 3995 Brooklake Road, Brooks.
This is a playful and engaging twist on Powerland’s award-winning annual Great Oregon Steam-Up event. It’s tailored specifically for young explorers and offers an array of activities, from a miniature train ride and a scavenger hunt to hands-on craft building and a Steam Traction Engine transporting guests in a wagon geared for fun.
Admission is $10 for adults and those over age 12. Admission is free for children 12 and under and parking is free. More: antiquepowerland.com
Fundraising walk, fundraiser 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
Teens can make dragon eggs at Molalla Library
MOLALLA: A Teen S.T.E.A.M. program at the Molalla Public Library for ages 10-18 will focus on “Appreciate a Dragon Day” by making dragon eggs. The program will be Tuesday, May 21, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
There be rocks, gems and more coming to 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 kid’s 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.
‘Creative Space’ will be explored at Woodburn workshop
WOODBURN: The Woodburn Public Library will hold a workshop, “Creative Space: Fundamentals Art History” on Saturday, May 25, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The workshop is for ages 13-18.
C&M Circus coming to Gervais Elementary School field
GERVAIS: The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Gervais Elementary School on Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, with performances at 2 and 4:30 p.m.
Pre-sale tickets are $8 for ages 12-under and seniors aged 65-older. All other tickets are $13 and are available by calling Micky Wagner at 503-588-8763 or emailing gervaiscpt@mail.com
Local libraries will be closed for Memorial Day
MEMORIAL DAY: The Molalla, Canby and Woodburn public libraries will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.
Registration for Woodburn soccer tournament 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.
Woodburn Fire District slates ground-breaking event
WOODBURN: Woodburn Fire District will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the district’s new fire station on Friday, June 7, at 10 a.m.
The site, located at 13925 Butteville Road NE, is south of Parr Road and north of Gervais. It has limited parking availability.
Firefighters slate annual bingo fundraiser coming in June
AURORA: The Aurora Rural Firefighters, District 63, will hold their 49th Annual Bingo Night on Saturday, June 9, at the Donald Fire Station.
Proceeds to go the Wayne Yoder Memorial Scholarship Fund and community events. Dinner will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., bingo games will start at 6:30 p.m.
Menu includes hamburger, hot dog, chips, and drink for $7. Bingo games cost $1 per game, and an additional $1 for each extra card. Door prizes will also be available.
For more information, contact district63ff@gmail.com or call 503-678-5966.
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 Saturdays
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
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.
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