Teens can make dragon eggs at Molalla Library
MOLALLA: A Teen S.T.E.A.M. program at the Molalla Public Library for ages 10-18 will focus on “Appreciate a Dragon Day” by making dragon eggs. The program will be Tuesday, May 21, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Rocks, gems and more coming to Canby’s fairgrounds
CANBY: Clackamette Mineral & Gem’s 60th Annual Rock Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clackamas County Event Center fairgrounds in Canby. There will be dealers, demos, displays, a kid’s corner, and a snack bar. Admission and parking is free and there will be door prizes. For more information, visit www.clackamettegem.org/rock-show.
‘Creative Space’ will be explored at Woodburn workshop
WOODBURN: The Woodburn Public Library will hold a workshop, “Creative Space: Fundamentals Art History” on Saturday, May 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. The workshop is for ages 13-18.
Circus coming to Gervais Elementary School field
GERVAIS: The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Gervais Elementary School on Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, with performances at 2 and 4:30 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $8 for ages 12-under and seniors aged 65-older. All other tickets are $13 and are available by calling Micky Wagner at 503-888-8763 or emailing gervaiscpt@mail.com
Local libraries will be closed for Memorial Day
MEMORIAL DAY: The Molalla, Canby and Woodburn public libraries will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.
Colton High sets performance of ‘Clue’
COLTON: Colton High School drama program will present “Clue: On Stage,” with performances on May 30-31, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The play is based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin, and will be held in the high school multi-purpose room, 30205 S. Wall Street.
Registration for Woodburn soccer tournament is ready
WOODBURN: Registration is currently open for the upcoming Flavor de Futbol tournament, which will take place Friday through Sunday, June 21-23. Organizers will register teams by calendar year in accordance with U.S. Soccer requirements: U13-U19 teams, 11 vs. 11 players, is $645; U11-U12, 9 vs. 9 players, $595; U7-U10, 7 vs. 7, $545. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
For information, visit flavordefutbol.com online or email info@woodburnFC.com or Soccerinfowfc@gmail.com.
Milords and ladies, Oregon Renaissance Faire on the horizon
CANBY: The annual Oregon Renaissance Faire returns to the Clackamas County Event Center’s fairgrounds in Canby over three consecutive weekends June 1-2, 8-9, and 15-16.
The event will feature artisans and food, ale and other beverages, jousting knights, and unique entertainment throughout each day. There is also a pub crawl, special musical events after the Saturday shows and much more.
Travel to the Vale of Dunrose and enjoy this unique event. More information and tickets are available at www.oregonfaire.com.
Woodburn hosts open house for community center bond
WOODBURN: The City of Woodburn will hold a community center bond open house on Thursday, June 6, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in city council chambers, 270 Montgomery St.
The city plans to place a bond on the November 2024 ballot for the construction of a community center at the site of the current Woodburn Aquatic Center and Settlemier Park. This event will offer an opportunity to learn more about the project, ask questions and tour the Aquatic Center.
Spanish interpreters will be available. If you require an interpreter of a different language contact Community Services Director Jesse Cuomo at jesse.cuomo@ci.woodburn.or.us or 503-982-5266.
Woodburn Fire District slates ground-breaking event
WOODBURN: Woodburn Fire District will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the district’s new fire station on Friday, June 7, at 10 a.m.
The site, located at 13925 Butteville Road NE, is south of Parr Road and north of Gervais. It has limited parking availability.
Firefighters slate annual bingo fundraiser coming in June
AURORA: The Aurora Rural Firefighters, District 63, will hold their 49th Annual Bingo Night on Saturday, June 9, at the Donald Fire Station.
Proceeds to go the Wayne Yoder Memorial Scholarship Fund and community events. Dinner will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., bingo games will start at 6:30 p.m. Menu includes hamburger, hot dog, chips, and drink for $7. Bingo games cost $1 per game, and an additional $1 for each extra card. Door prizes will also be available.
For more information, contact district63ff@gmail.com or call 503-678-5966.
Molalla’s Music in the Park slate ready for June start
MOLALLA: Tuesday evening air will be filled with the sound of music coming from Molalla’s Fox Park in 2024. The Molalla Public Library returns with another edition of its Music in the Park program for the coming summer. The action runs every Tuesday from June 18 through July 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
This summer’s shows will include:
June 18 – Don Mitchell.
June 25 – Lavinia Ross.
July 9 – Timothy James.
July 16 – Trent Beaver.
July 23 – Mark Seymour & Friends.
July 30 – Portland Opera’s Opera ala Cart.
Annual dog show set for fairgrounds in Canby
CANBY: The Clackamas Kennel Club’s annual dog show returns to the fairgrounds in Canby June 21-23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The show features hundreds of breeds competing in a wide array of events throughout the day. The event is free, and visitors can wander the grounds to see the many varieties of dogs competing.
For more information, go to https://clackamaskennelclub.com.
Get a ‘Taste’ of Woodburn through two-day festival
WOODBURN: A Taste of Woodburn will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23, in the Woodburn Downtown Plaza between Garfield and Hayes streets. The event will feature a family-friendly weekend of live entertainment, local vendors and all sorts of good foods. The event runs from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Canby Pride ready for third annual celebration
CANBY: The 2024 Canby Pride event will be held Sunday, June 23, from noon to 4 p.m. at Wait Park in Canby.
The event will feature booths, information, food and music.
Two hoop camps set for Colton this summer
COLTON: The Colton Hoop Camp will be held June 24-27, with grades K-4 from 9 a.m. to noon, followed by grades 5-8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Colton Middle School gym. Register for the grade level your child is in for the current 2023-2024 school year. Cost is $75
The Colton Offensive Skills/Shooting Camp will be July 1-3 at the Colton High gym. This is an advanced camp for serious competitors. Morning session from 9 a.m. to noon for kids going into grades 5-8. The afternoon session will run from 1 to 4 p.m. and is for kids going into grades 9-12. Please register for the grade level your child will be in this upcoming 2024- 2025 school year. Limited to 24 participants for each camp. Cost is $70.
Both camps will be doing online registration this year. Registration is now open and the last day to sign up will be Thursday, June 13
Go to the website at https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/default.aspx?tabid=1799378 to register and pay online. For questions about the camp, call Greg Adams at 503-962-9893. For online registration questions, contact Andrea Smith at 503-307-3788.
NMSD begins superintendent search, seeking community feedback
AURORA: North Marion School District announced that it has officially launched its search for a new superintendent as interim Superintendent Bill Rhoades plans to retire on June 30.
The district will be sending out online surveys to the North Marion community, seeking input and feedback on the search process. For information, visit the district webpage, nmarion.k12.or.us, and navigate to the “Superintendent Search Underway!” link.
Next Molalla town will be coming up in June
MOLALLA: The City of Molalla will hold three more town halls to offer residents the chance to talk about city-related topics in a little more relaxed atmosphere.
The next town hall will be on June 20. The final two will be held Sept. 19 and Nov. 21. The meetings will be at the Molalla Civic Center (315 Kennel Ave.) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Christian writers conference returns to Canby Grove in June
CANBY: The 2024 Cascade Christian Writers Conference will be held June 23-26 at the Canby Grove Christian Center. The conference is a way for writers, or aspiring writers to not only meet with literary agents, acquisition agents, and inspirational mentors, but take part in myriad workshops targeted to parts of the writing process.
For more information and to register, visit https://cascadechristianwriters.org/events/cascade-conference/.
Hotrod Dreamworks ready for 15th edition of its car show
CANBY: Hotrod Dreamworks will hold its 15th Annual Car Show on Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. All proceeds go to Relay for Life fundraising. There is no pre-registration required, just a $5 registration fee at the event.
Food will be available for purchase and there will be raffle prizes.
For more information, email hotroddreamworks@canby.com or call 503-266-6511.
Chamber golf tourney a chance for fun and networking
CANBY: The Canby Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual golf tournament on Monday, July 1, at Willamette Valley Country Club.
Cost is $650 for a team of four or $170 as a single. Tournament day registration begins at 10 a.m., lunch is at 11:30 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m.
For more information, email to chamber@canbyareachamber.org or call at 503-266-4600.
Molalla Buckeroo offers more than 100 years of fun
MOLALLA: The annual Molalla Buckeroo will run July 1-4 at the rodeo grounds. Wrapped around this event will be the annual Kiddie Parade (July 1), Giant Street Parade (July 4), Firecracker 5K run (July 4), and fireworks and music after the rodeo each night.
For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.molallabuckeroo.com.
Tribute band festival to bring the sound
CANBY: Harefest, “The Mother of All Tribute Festivals” will return with an extra day added. This year’s event will run Thursday-Saturday, July 18-20 at the fairgrounds in Canby.
The event features camping spots available and three days, three stages, and 27 bands assuming the style and musical tributes to classic bands such as Journey, CCR, Alabama, STYX, Scorpions, and more.
For more information, and to purchase tickets, go to https://harefest.com.
Canby High class of 2004 sets class reunion date
CANBY: The Canby High School class of 2004 is planning its 20th class reunion with a “save the date” announcement for the Saturday, July 27, event at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm.
The reunion will be held from 4 to 8 p.m.
Canby Fire slates its first-ever MDA golf tourney
CANBY: The inaugural Canby Fire MDA Golf Tournament will be held Wednesday, July 31, at Frontier Golf Course in Canby.
Entry to the nine-hole scramble is $100 per person or $350 for a team of four. Fees include greens fees, event t-shirt and catered barbecue lunch. Deadline to enter is June 30. Pick up an entry form or information on sponsorships at the chamber office.
Colony Days serving up two days of fun
AURORA: Aurora Colony Days returns Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10. Aug. 9 will feature a biergarten from 4:30 to 10 p.m. with the music of Mark Seymour and Friends, beginning at 6 p.m.
On Saturday, a pancake breakfast kicks things off at the American Legion Hall, followed by a fun run, the Market in the Park and the Outdoor Antiques Market downtown.
For more information, go to www.auroracolonydays.com.
Clackamas County Fair is back in late August
CANBY: The Clackamas County Fair will run Aug. 13-17 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/.
Throw-back music and classic car show set for Colton
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 ready for annual 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.
Canby High class of 1974 organizing a 50th class reunion
CANBY: The Canby High School class of 1974 is in the process of planning 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.
Celebrate Molalla to feature music, fun and more
MOLALLA: Celebrate Molalla will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Clark Park, 815 Shirley St., in Molalla
The event will feature local vendors, food trucks, live music, free crafts for children and more.
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/.
Molalla Farmers Market to start at end of May
MOLALLA: The first summer Molalla’s Farmers Market will be held Thursday, May 30, from 3 to 7 p.m. at 180 Industrial Way in Molalla.
The weekly market will feature local produce, crafts, food, and more.
The market meets every Thursday through the end of September. For more information, check Molalla Farmers Market on Facebook.
Canby’s Farmers Market is up and running Saturdays through October
CANBY: The Canby Farmers Market opened its 2024 is now open and 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 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.
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