Tuesday night music series gets ready to wrap up
WOODBURN: Music in the Park comes to a finish on Tuesday, Aug. 13 when Schwing hits the stage. The action runs 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Woodburn Public Library, 280 Garfield St.
There will be activities for children, as well as food vendors to enjoy
Clackamas County Fair back for another run in Canby
CANBY: The Clackamas County Fair will run through Aug. 17 at the fairgrounds in Canby. As always, the Canby Rodeo will be part of the action.
The fair will feature music, art, food, entertainment, animals and plenty of unique and exciting things to see and do.
To find out more or buy tickets, go to https://clackamascountyfair.com/fair/.
Dahlias in full flower during annual Canby festival
CANBY: The annual Swan Island Dahlia Festival will run Wednesday through Sunday (and Labor Day) through September in Canby.
The festival is from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day and will offer nearly 40 acres and 370 varieties of colorful dahlias to explore. The festival also offers live music, a Sunday farmer’s market, classes, food and more.
For more information, go to www.dahlias.com/our-farm/annual-dahlia-festival.
LEGO legend set to offer thoughts at library event
CANBY: Hear from LEGO Master contestant Kelly Bartlett about what life is like on a reality show. From casting to filming to on-air viewing, Bartlett will talk about her experience on LEGO Masters, lessons she learned and life after the show as a professional LEGO builder.
She’ll be at the Canby Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. 14, beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 503-266-3394.
Fiesta Mexicana ready for 60th anniversary outing
WOODBURN: It’s the 60th anniversary of the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, from noon to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, at Legion Park, 1385 Park Ave., Woodburn.
The event features more than 60 vendors, a soccer tournament, a parade, Lucha Libre, Loteria, live music and a tremendous amount of authentic cuisine options.
It’s free all day Friday, free Saturday and Sunday until 5 p.m., and after 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, it’s a $5 entry fee for ages 10 and older. Saturday features a morning parade from downtown through Legion Park.
Summer Finally Got Here concert, car show on tap
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.
Woodburn Chamber sets Aug. 22 for golf tournament
WOODBURN: The Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held Thursday, Aug. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at OGA Golf Course. Registration starts at 7 a.m., with a shot gun start at 8:30 a.m.
Cost is $400 for a team of four.
More information is available through the Woodburn Chamber.
Celebrate Molalla in new location, more great fun
MOLALLA: This year’s Celebrate Molalla will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at a new location – Clark Park, 729 Shirley St.
There will be free kids crafts and activities, artists, artisans, antiques, a food court, multiple types of beverages, music and more.
Additionally, the Parks CPC will be selling its newly-designed t-shirts and sweatshirts.
Canby has only one ‘Slice’ of musical fun left
CANBY: This year’s Slice of Summer music series concludes Sunday, Aug. 25, at the gazebo in Canby’s Wait Park. The shows will begin at 6 p.m. and feature a diverse selection of music.
The Band of Jesse James will be performing at this show.
Food and beverage vendors will be on hand. Attendees should bring their own chairs or a blanket as there is no seating in the park.
Canby High class of 1974 organizing a 50th class reunion
CANBY: The Canby High School class of 1974 will have 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.
Big Night Out celebration ready to bid summer adieu
CANBY: Canby’s Big Night Out will be held Friday, Aug. 23, in downtown Canby. The event will feature live music with Return Flight from 6 to 8 p.m. and then Nate Botsford from 8 to 11 p.m., as well as local food and beverage merchants, free children’s activities with a game truck, bouncy houses and more.
The event run 6 to 11 p.m. and offers a chance to tell summer goodbye.
Cruise in ready for 30th year in downtown Canby
CANBY: The 30th Annual Cutsforth’s Cruise In will once again welcome hundreds of classic cars to the downtown streets of Canby on Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission is free, the KISN Good Guys will be on hand for classic tunes, the Rotary Big Burger BBQ will be on hand, as well as food carts, pie and ice cream.
For more information, go to www.cutsforthscruisein.com/about/.
State fair ready to roll at Salem fairgrounds
SALEM: The Oregon State Fair, Aug. 23-Sept. 2 at Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, features all the carnival fun and more. The fair has set its Umpqua Bank Concert Series lineup: Craig Morgan, Friday, Aug. 23; Steel Pulse, Saturday, Aug. 24; Goo Goo Dolls, Monday, Aug. 26; Yung Gravy, Tuesday, Aug. 27; Josh Turner, Wednesday, Aug. 28; Ludacris, Thursday, Aug. 29; Daya, Friday, Aug. 30; Huntley (from “The Voice”), Monday, Sept. 2.
For tickets and more: oregonstatefair.org.
Canby Library ‘Friends’ slate book sale at festival
CANBY: Friends of the Canby Library will be selling the Book Garden premium donated books at the Swan Island Dahlia Festival on Sunday, Sept. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Find your next read and enjoy the beautiful flower gardens with family and friends while supporting literacy and education. For more information contact the “Friends” at canbyfol@gmail.com.
Nerds arise! It’s Rose City Comic Con time
PORTLAND: Rose City Comic Con returns to celebrate comics, gaming, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, fantasy and much more at Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
It takes place Sept. 6-8. For more information, go to rosecitycomiccon.com.
Annual Watermelon Festival ready to roll in September
MOLALLA: The 4th annual Watermelon Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Willamette Valley Melon Company, 32300 S. Dryland Road in Molalla.
Gates open at 2 p.m. and the festival runs from 3 to 9 p.m. In addition to food, beverages and a vendor market, the festival will feature the music of Roman and the Long Haul, The Shane Brown Trio, and Fold the Wagon.
For tickets, go to wvmelons.ticketspice.com/watermelon-crawl-music-festival.
Oktoberfest ready for annual return to Mount Angel
MOUNT. ANGEL: The annual Oktoberfest event, billed as one the largest folk festivals in the Northwest, takes place from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12; 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13-14; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15.
The annual kickoff party will be held on Sept. 7.
There will be food, drink, entertainment, cultural activities galore, and many family-friendly options. Park-shuttle available. Visit oktoberfest.org.
Celtic Festival set for fairgrounds in Canby
CANBY: The inaugural Oregon Celtic Festival will be Friday-Sunday, Sept. 13-15, at the Clackamas County fairgrounds in Canby.
Get ready to be swept away by the enchanting atmosphere of a world brimming with sights and sounds of Celtic culture. From the heart-pounding rhythms of traditional music to the lively swirl of dancers in kilts, this will be a celebration of heritage and joy.
There will be music from groups such as Tempest, San Miguel Fraser, Screaming Orphans, The Elders, and more. There will also be merchants and food vendors, beverages and camping is available.
For more information or to purchase tickets, go to http://orcelticfest.com.
Tabletop gaming fun is not going on at the library
CANBY: The Canby Public Library is holding a tabletop gaming event the second and fourth Saturday of each month running from noon to 4 p.m.
Gaming is located in the Teen Room and is for ages 13-18 to explore some new tabletop game options.
For more information on what’s being played, call the library at 503-266-3394 or check canbylibrary.org.
Molalla Farmers Market keeps rolling every Thursday
MOLALLA: The Molalla Farmers Market meets every Thursday through the end of September from 3 to 7 p.m. at 180 Industrial Way in Molalla.
The weekly market will feature local produce, crafts, food, and more.
For more information, check Molalla Farmers Market on Facebook.
Canby’s Farmers Market is up and running Saturdays
CANBY: The Canby Farmers Market 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 the Canby Farmers Market on Facebook.
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.
Woodburn Meals on Wheels program seeks volunteers
WOODBURN: The Northwest Senior and Disability Services is accepting volunteers for its Woodburn-based Meals on Wheels program.
Volunteers serve nutritious food to the community’s older citizens. It’s an opportunity to help the community, connect with others and be a friendly, familiar face.
For more information, call 503-967-1849.
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