A mixed media exhibit by retired CCC art instructor Nancy Travers entitled “Los Trabajadores Mexicanos” opens April 1 in the Alexander Gallery at Clackamas Community College (CCC). An artist’s reception will take place on April 30 from noon to 1:30pm in the gallery, with an artist talk at 1:00pm. “Los Trabajadores Mexicanos” (The Mexican Workers) [...]
As it turns out, many people who think they should refinance really shouldn’t; and many who should, don’t or can’t. The question homeowners should ask themselves is, “Does refinancing make sense and will we benefit?” Unfortunately there is no simple answer to that simple question. The answer depends on the current situation, which includes current [...]
April 1 - May 8 ‘Los Trabajadores Mexicanos’ Art Exhibit A mixed media exhibit by retired CCC art instructor Nancy Travers entitled “Los Trabajadores Mexicanos” opens April 1, in the Alexander Gallery at CCC with an artist’s reception taking place on April 30 in the gallery from noon to 1:30 p.m. The exhibit runs through [...]
In 1971, John Francis witnessed an oil spill in the San Francisco Bay. The following year, Francis made good on a pledge to never ride in a car again, and for 22 years he walked across North and South America. A year after he stopped riding in motorized vehicles, on his birthday in 1973, Francis [...]
Below are the upcoming programs at Ledding Library of Milwaukie. All programs are FREE and take place at Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st , Milwaukie, 503-786-7580. Aaron Nigel Smith – Spring Break Show: Thursday, March 28 at 2:00pm. Bop along to the beat with musician Aaron Nigel Smith. Aaron was part of the PBS show [...]
The month of March is the Milwaukie Center’s annual “March for Meals” fundraising campaign for the Meals on Wheels program. Meals on Wheels, a program where volunteers deliver meals to older adults and people with disabilities, provides more than 60,000 meals annually. Join them in this month-long campaign to ensure that no senior goes hungry. [...]
An exhibition of works by William F. Reese will be on display in the commons area of the Clackamas Community College’s (CCC) Wilsonville Training Center from March 16 through April 26. Reese, an internationally renowned artist, was inspired by Northwest landscapes and rural lifestyles. His work explores realistic and emotionally charged renderings that captured the [...]
Jane Reid, who represents Estacada on the Clackamas Community College Board of Education, has been named a Ford Community Fellow. The award from the Ford Institute for Community Building is given to rural residents in Oregon and Siskiyou County, Calif., who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and a dedication to the pursuit of [...]
Clackamas Community College (CCC) plays a significant role in the local economy and is a sound investment from many perspectives according to a recent economic impact study. Students benefit from improved lifestyles and increased earnings. Taxpayers benefit from a healthier economy and lower social costs. And the community as a whole benefits from increased job [...]
Pointing to the need for solid cooperation and full participation in the Oregon House of Representatives, Rep. Bill Kennemer (R – Clackamas County) has introduced HJR 27. It would require 40 instead of 31 votes to pass any legislation in the Oregon House. The measure is designed to promote the same kind of cooperation present [...]