WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24-SUNDAY, APRIL 28
{span}VERSELANDIA! —{/span}{span class=”apple-converted-space”}{span} {/span}{/span}{span}The annual Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship, a poetry contest for high school students, will be 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway. It’s put on by Literary Arts. More: literary-arts.org {/span}
{span}OPEN HOUSE —{/span}{span class=”apple-converted-space”}{span} {/span}{/span}{span}Clackamas Community College is hosting an open house for its health sciences programs on Thursday, April 25, from 6 to 8 p.m., on the Harmony campus, 7738 S.E. Harmony Road, Milwaukie. This free event is open to the public for those interested in learning more about how they can train at CCC for exciting careers through interactive classroom learning and hands-on clinical experiences. Programs featured include medical assistant, emergency medical technology, dental assistant, medical billing and coding, phlebotomy and nursing assistant. At the open house, participants can learn about the growing health care job market and explore flexible training options. Register at eventbrite.com/e/health-sciences-open-house-clackamas-community-college-tickets-861077294367. For questions, contact Virginia Chambers at healthsciences@clackamas.edu. Learn more about CCC’s Health Sciences programs at: clackamas.edu/health-professions {/span}
{span}‘LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL’ —{/span}{span class=”apple-converted-space”}{span} {/span}{/span}{span}It’s a story of Elle Woods, who tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dream of attending law school, and Stumptown Stages puts on the musical April 26-May 19 at Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway. The musical is action-packed and full of memorial songs and dynamic scenes and based on the movie with Reese Witherspoon. More: stumptownstages.org {/span}
{span}IT’S A PARADE —{/span}{span}{span} {/span}{/span}{span}The 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade, showcasing a diverse neighborhood, takes place Saturday, April 27. It starts at 9:30 a.m. just north of Eastport Plaza at Southeast Bush Street and travels north on 82nd Avenue and disbands at 78th and Yamhill. It’s presented by 82 Roses Community Enrichment Coalition. There’ll be marching bands, community groups, local officeholders, school bands and more. A classic car club brings out their cool cars from noon to 4 p.m. {/span}More: 82rosescec.com
{span}TEDx PORTLAND —{/span}{span class=”apple-converted-space”}{span} {/span}{/span}{span}It’s the 12th year of the idea-sharing show TEDx in Portland, and it takes place (with 12 speakers) starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St. This year’s theme is “Alchemy.” From publicity: Cities are built and rebuilt, and Portland is in transition once again. With leadership, intention, and purpose we drive progress by uniting our diverse perspectives. The magic of our culture and community is realized through the amalgam of creativity, technology and innovation. Year 12 is inspired by the unlimited potential and endless possibilities revealed through the alchemy of ideas. More: portland5.com {/span}
{span}CHILDREN’S THEATER —{/span}{span class=”apple-converted-space”}{span} {/span}{/span}{span}Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “She Persisted: The Musical,” April 28-May 26 at Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway. The story: Fourth-grader Naomi’s field trip to a Women’s History Museum turns into a time travel adventure where she encounters inspirational women who have overcome barriers and made waves throughout U.S. history. More: octc.org {/span}
{span}DRUGS AND SHREDDING —{/span}{span class=”apple-converted-space”}{span} {/span}{/span}{span}The Milwaukie Police Department is hosting a prescription drug drop-off event on Saturday, April 27, in partnership with the DEA. Volunteers are collecting any unused or expired prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Public Safety Building 3200 S.E. Harrison St., Milwaukie. Enter the Public Safety Building parking lot from Railroad Avenue and exit onto Harrison Street. Please have prescriptions collected in a bag or small box to hand off to a volunteer. Concurrently, the department is hosting a sensitive document shredding event at the same location. Bring paper documents only that contain sensitive, personal information to be securely destroyed free of charge. Remove staples and any other metal objects from the documents, and arrive with all items in a box or bag to simplify the collection process. Document processors will accept two document containers of material at no charge.{/span}
{span}TIGARD EARTH AND ARBOR DAY —{/span}{span class=”apple-converted-space”}{span} {/span}{/span}{span}This free Tigard event celebrates the efforts of city staff and community organizations who work to create a more sustainable future. Activities are on deck for people of all ages from 9-11 a.m. April 27 at Bonita Park, Southwest Milton Court at Southwest Bonita Avenue, Tigard. More: tigard-or.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5225/512 {/span}
{span}HILLSBORO FAMILY GAMES —{/span}{span class=”apple-converted-space”}{span} {/span}{/span}{span}Join families with kids of all ages for a day of play. Families will be split by child age, from 0-5 years, 6-9, 10-14 and 15 and up for drop-in soccer, softball, volleyball, track events, crafts and more. Registration through Hillsboro Parks and Recreation is encouraged for the festivities starting at 9 a.m. April 27 at Hidden Creek Park East, 300 N.E. 53rd Ave., Hillsboro. More: hillsboro-oregon.gov {/span}
{span}CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER —{/span}{span class=”apple-converted-space”}{span} {/span}{/span}{span}The Canby Educational Foundation will hold its annual Casino Night fundraiser on Saturday, April 27, at Willamette Valley Country Club, 900 Country Club Plaza, Canby, beginning at 5 p.m. For more information, contact Heather Zimmer at 503-266-0076.{/span}
{span}GRESHAM LILAC RUN —{/span}{span class=”apple-converted-space”}{span} {/span}{/span}{span}A perennial spring favorite in Gresham, the Lilac Run kicks into gear Saturday, April 27, featuring 5K, 10K and half marathon runs, plus a free run for children 12 years and younger. It starts and ends at Main City Park, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham. The event has a staggered start: 8 a.m. for the 13.1-mile half marathon; 8:15 a.m. for the 10K; and 8:30 a.m. for the 5K. For routes and other information, visit: runsignup.com/Race/OR/Gresham/TheGreshamLilacRun {/span}
{span}LAKE OSWEGO READS —{/span}{span class=”apple-converted-space”}{span} {/span}{/span}{span}Join us for an engaging evening with our featured LO Reads 2024 author, Thrity Umrigrar. Thanks to the Friends of Lake Oswego Public Library, Umrigar will be with us for an in-person presentation on April 25 to discuss her book “Honor” and to answer questions from the Lake Oswego community. In this tender and evocative novel about love, hope, familial devotion, betrayal and sacrifice, Umrigar shows us two courageous women trying to navigate how to be true to their homelands and themselves at the same time. Bring your copy of “Honor” if you would like it autographed by the author. Umrigar will be joined in conversation by Oregon author Sindya Bhanoo, who is the author of the acclaimed collection of short stories, “Seeking Fortune Elsewhere.” Come to the Lakeridge High School Auditorium, 1235 Overlook Drive, Lake Oswego, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). This event is free, but does require a ticket. Passport drawing will take place at the event. Winners need not be present to win. For more information contact Nancy Niland at nniland@lakeoswego.city or 503-675-2538.{/span}
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