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Voters will decide whether to fund improvements to Oregon Zoo
Penguins are on the ballot for residents of the Portland area next month. Not directly, it’s true, but indirectly, in the form of a new bond to support capital improvements at the Oregon Zoo. The Metro Council is asking voters in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties to approve a...
MHCC Working on Bond, Could Be on the November Ballot
As we inch toward this year’s November general election, voters in East Multnomah County and a portion of Clackamas County may find a new bond measure on their ballot. Still in the planning stage is a general obligation bond for capital improvements – construction and renovation – at Mt. Hood Community College.
Brewfest Vibe: Second-year event hoping to expand on initial success
When the staff at the Clackamas County Event Center wanted to rebrand the old Food, Wine, and Brew Festival into something new, they landed on a pretty good idea. In 2023, the inaugural Canby Brewfest kicked off with a pair of sold-out days and plenty of positive feedback about the change. It was a welcome reaction as staff wanted to create a more focused event, highlighted by beer tasting, music and the chance to enjoy it all in a relaxed atmosphere. ...
Molalla roundup: boys volleyball sweeps Estacada; baseball and softball topple Gladstone
The Molalla boys volleyball team swept Estacada on Wednesday, April 24, at home to move to 4-1 on the year. The team opened its season with three straight victories over Western Christian, McNary and Grand View Christian before losing to Silverton on Monday, April 22. It's not a bad start for a program only in its second year of existence and first as an 'emerging activity' under the OSAA, which the ultimate purpose is to, "grow meaningful interscholastic participation opportunities for students in athletics and...
Fete books and kids at the library
Celebrate kids and books at the Estacada Public Library Saturday, April 27, with free books and lots of fun. Children’s Day, Book Day/El día de los niños, el día de los libros, commonly known as Día, has been marked for 28 years, but is fairly new to Estacada. “This is the third year we have celebrated Día at Estacada Public Library,” said Deborah VanDetta, youth services librarian. ...
Clackamas River Basin Council offer scholarships to Clackamas County high schoolers
The Clackamas River Basin Council is offering up to five $1,000 scholarships for high school students interested in studying environmental science, natural resources, fish and wildlife science or another educational field related to the mission of the council. Student applicants for the “Journey Down the Clackamas” scholarship program must attend Sandy High School, Oregon City High School, Gladstone High School, Clackamas High School or Adrienne C. Nelson High School. Applicants must submit two essay responses and a high school transcript demonstrating a GPA of 2.5...
Children's Book Day plus lots of fun coming up
Have an event you’d like to see in the newspaper? Send a description with relevant information to ballen@pamplinmedia.com by noon Thursday for inclusion in the following week’s paper. Include any relevant photos. Events Children’s Day/Book Day: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St. Crafts, face painting, cookie decorating, community resources and free books (while supplies last). ...
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