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Events
Summer Storytime: 10:30 to noon, Thursday, Aug. 1, Aug. 8 and following Thursdays, Community Building behind the library, 915 N.W. Wade St. Drop-in, all ages. Storytime followed by some outdoor play.
Teen Takeover: 1-3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St. A hangout for teens to play video and tabletop/board games, make art, and watch movies. Materials, consoles, games and free pizza provided.
First Friday: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, Spiral Gallery, 341 S. Broadway. See August show featuring works by local artists Connie Athman and Kristina Sellers, plus live music and refreshments.
Untapped Treasures: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St. Discussion presented by the Oregon Humanities Conversation Project. The focus of this conversation is to encourage people to approach problem solving in a more inclusive manner and ask elders or children to share their ideas.
Teen Crafts: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St. Teens 13-18 will use needle-felting to create Totoros. All supplies (and snacks) provided. Please pre-register, limit of 20 spots.
National Night Out: Several opportunities to create community. See article in this issue for details.
Tidepool Tango: 11 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Aug. 7, Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St. Experts from the Oregon Coast Aquarium will talk about tide pools and lead an invertebrate dance party.
Adult Arts & Crafts: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7. Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St. Create a tote-ally unique bag. Art supplies and tote bags provided. Geared to adults, but open to all.
Repair Fair: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St. Presented by Clackamas County Sustainability to bring skilled volunteers and people with broken things together. Bring your small home appliances, small electronics, clean clothes and textiles to be fixed.
Concert in the Park: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, Wade Creek Community Building, 915 N.W. Wade St. Featuring NW Playboys. Free. Bring a lawn chair. Hosted by Estacada Parks and Recreation Commission.
Outdoor Book Club: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, and every fourth Tuesday, Portal Rest Area, 777 N.W. Tulip Park. 15 minute nature walk through Timber Park followed by a chat about this month’s book “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed. Registration required.
LEGO Club: 1-3 p.m. third Saturday, Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St. Kiddos can create under the direction of a LEGO guru. Builders younger than 8 years old must have a caregiver present.
Bingo: Cash prizes, family friendly and dinner specials available. 6 p.m. every Wednesday. Estacada Moose Lodge, 29788 S.E. Eagle Creek Road. Everyone welcome, membership is not required.
Pickleball: Grace Crossing Bible Church hosts pickleball from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7:30-10 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Open to anyone and play takes place in the church’s gymnasium, 29101 S.E. Eagle Creek Road. Slots limited, please sign up at playtimescheduler.com.
Grief Group: Clackamas Valley Baptist Church hosts a grief group at 2 p.m. Mondays at 29275 S.E. Eagle Creek Road.
Community Breakfast: Estacada Community Outreach hosts a free breakfast from 8-11 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Clackamas Valley Baptist Church, located at 29275 S.E. Eagle Creek Road. For more information, call 503-630-5484.
Take off Pounds Sensibly: TOPs meets 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Estacada Community Center, 200 S.W. Club House Drive.
Meetings
Estacada School Board: 7 p.m. second Wednesday of each month, Room 35 Estacada High School, 355 N.E. Sixth Ave. and live-streamed on YouTube.
Estacada City Council: 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays of each month, 475 S.E. Main St. and live-streamed. For a link visit the city web page and click on agendas and minutes section.
Estacada Fire Board: 7 p.m. third Thursday of each month. Held 445 S.E. Currin St. or online via video conference call. For a link, visit estacadafire.org.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee: 5 p.m. first Monday of each month. For a link, visit cityofestacada.org.
Cemetery Maintenance District: 9 a.m. first Thursday of each month. Eagle Creek Saloon, 25960 S.E. Eagle Creek Road. All are welcome. It is a public meeting.
Estacada Public Library
Library hours: The library building at 825 N.W. Wade St. is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; from from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call 503-630-8273 or visit cityofestacada.org/library.
A-Z Story Time: 10:30-11:20 a.m. Tuesdays. Pre-registration encouraged. Stories, music and play for children birth to age 2 and kids new to story times. Focus is on early literacy, the alphabet and fun. Call 971-377-8537 to register.
A to Z for 2s and 3s: 10:30-11:30, Wednesdays. Stories, songs and play for 2 to 3 year-olds, focusing on early literacy, the alphabet and fun. There will be an easy activity or craft. As with other story times, space is limited and pre-registration is appreciated.
Me & My Story Time & Playgroup: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Thursdays. Pre-registration required. Stories, songs, snack and playtime for ages 3-4 and their grownups, focusing on preschool skills and kindergarten readiness. Call 971-377-8537 to register.
Beverly Cleary Book Club: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays. Kids in second to fifth grades with a parent or guardian on site. Registration is not required.
Outdoor Book Club: 9:30-10:30 a.m. every fourth Tuesday. Meet at the Estacada Portal, 777 N.W. Tulip. Short walk around Timber Park and discuss an announced book. Registration required, sign up on Estacada Public Library web page or call 503-630-8273.
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