COMMUNITY
The Wilsonville Public Library will host Will Hornyak, storyteller extraordinaire, for its
kids summer reading program weekly Thursday Summer Fun Show at 11:30 a.m and 1 p.m. Thursday, July 2, in the library’s Oak Room, 8200 S.W. Wilsonville Road. Free, open to the public. Details: 503-682-2744, www.wilsonvillelibrary.org.
The Wilsonville Public Library, 8200 S.W. Wilsonville Road, will host “Choose-Your-Movies Night,” from 4-9 p.m. Thursday, July 2. Free, open to participants in the library’s teen summer reading program. Come hang out at the library and watch a double feature you and your friends choose. Free snacks.
Details: 503-682-2744, www.wilsonvillelibrary.org.
S & A Traditional Irish Entertainment is offering a weekly Ceili, or dance, for fans of Irish music and dance from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at the historic Winona Grange #271, 8340 S.W. Seneca Street, Tualatin. Cost $5, 13 and over welcome.
Details: 503-691-2078, sam.keator@verizon.net.
The Wilsonville Community Garden invites residents to community work days, after 2 p.m. on Tuesdays each week, and at 10 a.m. every third Saturday of the month. Volunteers will help with plantings, weeding and other projects. The next work days are scheduled for Saturday, July 4 and Tuesday, July 7, at the community garden on S.W. Kolbe Lane. Details: Alec Reinhardt, 503-969-2396.
The Wilsonville Public Library will host “Growing Up in the Movies,” a series of six adult class from 6-9 p.m. each Monday through July 27, at the library, 8200 S.W. Wilsonville Road. Next class is Monday, July 6. Come view films on the human condition and discuss how this medium shapes our notions of a person’s life. Cost $30, includes texts.
Details: www.wilsonvillelibrary.org, 503-682-2744.
Clackamas Community College will host “Chrysalis: Women Writers,” from noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, in the Literary Arts Center, room 200, at the college, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City. Local author Pat Lichen guides women writers of all levels through discussions of their work and will do so here. Details: 503-657-6958, extension 2220.
Celebrate an old-fashioned 4th of July from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Robert Newell House Museum at Champoeg, 8089 Champoeg Road N.E., St. Paul. There will be an elocution contest, history bee and reading of the Declaration of Independence, along with music, singing and plenty of food. The event is free and open to the public. Details: 503-678-5537 or browse www.newellhouse.com.
The Historic Butteville Store will host its annual Red, White and Blueberry Festival from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, July 5, at the store, 10767 Butteville Street N.E., Aurora. Come enjoy berry shortcake, berry milkshakes and berry cobbler, games and live music. Call or email for ticket prices. Details: 503-678-1605, dianne@buttevillestore.com or browse www.buttevillestore.com.
Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Avenue, will host Job Seeker Information Sessions at noon Monday on July 6, 13, 20 and 27. Free, open to the public. Sessions are in room 100. Details: 503-657-6958, extension 2316, or browse www.worksourceclackamas.org.
The Wilsonville Public Library will host its adult book group from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the library, 8200 S.W. Wilsonville Road. Under discussion will be “The Undomestic Goddess,” by Sophie Kinsella. The book features Samantha Sweeting, an ambitious lawyer who is horrified to discover an overlooked memo on her desk that cost a client 50 million pounds. Free, open to the public.
Details: 503-682-2744.
The Clackamas Repertory Theatre presents the British farce “Taking Steps” in the Osterman Theatre during a two-week run from July 10-27 on the Clackamas Community College campus, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, July 9-11, July16-18, and July 23-25. Matinees are 2:30 p.m. Sundays, July 12, 19 and 26. Tickets: youth $12-$14; seniors $17-19; adults $22-24. Details: Osterman Theater Box Office, 503-657-6958, extension 5351 or browse www.clackamasrep.org.
Clackamas Community College will host the CCC Festival Latino from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, in the Gregory Forum at the college, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City. Details: Camilo Sanchez, 503-657-6958, extension 2944.
The Oregon State University Extension Service is holding a class on pickled foods from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the annex, 29353 S.W. Town Center Loop. A class on canning fruits and tomatoes will be held Aug. 19. $10 per person, some scholarships available. Pre-registration required. Details / Registration: 503-655-8631 or browse http://extension.oregonstate.edu/clackamas/family.
HEALTH
A Vinyasa yoga class will be held from 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays through the month of July at a private residence, 31985 Country View Lane, Wilsonville. First class is on July 2. Cost $40 for 4 classes or $15 for a drop-in. All levels welcome. Details: Carol Rosenberg, 503-522-9120.
The Wilsonville Community Center, 7965 S.W. Wilsonville Road, hosts a blood pressure screening from 11 a.m.-noon on the first and third Wednesday of each month. It is free and open to the public. The next screenings is at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 1.
Details: 503-682-3727.
Diabetes educator Jodi Moon, RD, will present “The ABCs of Diabetes” from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at Willamette Falls Hospital Community Health Education Center, 519 15th Street, Oregon City. This talk covers the risk factors and preventive measures. Left untreated, diabetes can result in blindness, heart attack, stroke or kidney failure. Blood sugar testing available for free. Free and open to the public. Details / Reservations: 503-657-6919.
ONGOING
The Barn Owl Nursery and Lavender Farm is taking part in Lavender Days, taking place year from June 24-July 12. From 10am-5pm daily, Barn Owl, at 22999 S.W. Newland Road, will be open for tours and sales. Barn Owl is also part of the Oregon Lavender Festival Tour on Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12. The nursery specializes in herb and lavender plants, but also features a gift shop with local and imported products.
Details: 503-638-0387.
The McLoughlin House historic site in Oregon City is hosting tours of the Rose Farm Museum, 915 Rilance Lane, Oregon City. Built in 1847, it is the oldest American home in Oregon City. The 45-minute tours run from noon-4 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 5. $4 adults, $3 seniors and youth ages 6-17; those under 6 are free. Details: 503-656-5146 or email: dr.mcloughlin@earthlink.net.
The Wilsonville Walkers meets at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to enjoy a two-mile walk on local routes and paths. The next scheduled walks are on Thursday, July 2, and Tuesday, July 7. Free, open to the public.
Details: 503-682-3727.
The Villebois Sunday Market is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. each Sunday through Oct. 11 at the Miraval Building in Villebois Village Center, at the corner of Villebois Village Drive and Barber Street. .
Details: villeboissundaymarket@gmail.com.
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