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 May 8.

April 3

Auditions for Spring Term Mainstage Production

Members of the community are welcome to audition for the CCC spring theater production. Prepare a one-minute monologue to audition. Auditions are April 3 from 3:15 to 6 p.m. in the Osterman Theatre. For more information, contact Kelly at 503-594-3153 or visit www.TheatreCCC.org.

April 3, 10, 17, 24

Chrysalis: Women Writers

Local author Pat Lichen guides women writers of all levels through discussions of their work. Chrysalis meets Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. in the Literary Arts Center, Room 220 in Rook Hall. For information, call 503-594-3254.

April 6, 13, 20, 27

Garden Design

This introductory course provides instruction for planning landscape garden areas. Class meets Saturdays, April 6 – 27, from 9 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. in Clairmont, room 118. Cost is $105.50. For more information, call 503-594-3292 or visit http://depts.clackamas.edu/hort/.

April 14

CRT Play Reading Series: “A Small Fire”

Clackamas Repertory Theatre’s play-reading series, Sundays At Three, continues on April 14 with “A Small Fire” by Adam Bock, directed by David Smith-English. Tickets are $10 and available online at www.clackamasrep.org or at the box office in the Niemeyer Center. For more information call 503-594-6047.

April 17

CCC Sustainability Series: Guest Speaker John Francis, “The Planetwalker”

John Francis, an environmentalist nicknamed the “Planetwalker” and author of the book “Planetwalker: How to Change Your World One Step at a Time” will speak at CCC on Wednesday, April 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Gregory Forum. This event is sponsored by the CCC Renewable Energy and Sustainability Center and the Earth and Spirit Council. The April 17 address is free to attend and open to the public.

April 18

CCC Sustainability Series: Workshop with John Francis, “The Planetwalker”

John Francis, an environmentalist nicknamed the “Planetwalker,” will lead a workshop at CCC on Thursday, April 18, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Gregory Forum. This event is sponsored by the CCC Renewable Energy and Sustainability Center and the Earth and Spirit Council. The workshop is open to the public and the cost to attend is offered at a sliding scale, from $25 to $40, but no one will be turned away. To register for the workshop, please call 503-594-3696.

April 29 – May 2

International Celebration at CCC

The International Education Committee, Associated Student Government, ESL, CCC Foreign Language Department and Multicultural Ambassadors host this annual celebration. Enjoy music dance, art, cultural displays and international food from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily in the Community Center. Admission is free. For more information call 503-594-3245 or 503-594-3403.

April 30

Artist’s Reception for ‘Los Trabajadores Mexicanos’

The CCC Art Department is hosting an artist’s reception for retired CCC art instructor Nancy Travers’ exhibit “Los Trabajadores Mexicanos” in the Alexander Gallery.  The artist’s reception includes a presentation by Travers and takes place in the gallery on April 30 from noon to 1:30 p.m. For more information, please call 503-594-3032 or kates@clackamas.edu.