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Gresham-Barlow School District seeks applicants for Budget Committee
The Gresham-Barlow School District is seeking applicants for two open positions on the district’s Budget Committee. The Budget Committee includes the Board of Directors and seven volunteer citizens who are appointed to serve three-year terms. The school district’s Budget Committee has the responsibility for receiving and reviewing the budget document and the budget message, meeting…
Read MoreBoy Scouts to present Distinguished Citizen Award
Each year, the local council of the Boy Scouts of America presents the Distinguished Citizen Award to an individual whose contributions have advanced the quality of life in the community and who have exemplified the values of the Boy Scout organization. The Boy Scouts of America will be saluting Oregon State Representative Bill Kennemer (District…
Read MoreMake a difference: Help a child grow their reading skills
Do you or someone you know want to become more involved with your neighborhood school? The Gresham-Barlow School District’s Oasis Volunteer Program is looking for parents, grandparents, neighbors and friends of our schools to work with young children who are struggling to learn to read. As an Oasis volunteer you will spend one hour a…
Read MoreOctober children’s programs – Ledding Library
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. Thursday, October 3 at 1:30pm: Homeschoolers: Amazing Animals! Learn about mammals, reptiles, fish, birds & insects. Includes craft time. Ages 5 and up Saturday, October 5 at 2:00pm: Fall…
Read MoreClackamas County Tourism receives national award
Tourism newcomer Annie Bailey reaches for the stars in her everyday work US Travel Association’s 2013 Destinations Marketing Organization (DMO) Council announced that Annie Bailey, Clackamas County Tourism Marketing and Public Relations lead, is the recipient of its 2013 Rising Star Award. The award was presented to Ms. Bailey before an audience of 600 travel…
Read MoreExceed Enterprises will host Fall Harvest Celebration in support of people with disabilities
Exceed Enterprises’ annual fundraiser will take place on Saturday, September 21st at The Aerie at Eagle Landing (10220 SE Causey Avenue, Happy Valley) from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. The purpose of this premier event is to raise friends and secure funds to support the full array of services they provide for people with disabilities. Exceed’s western-themed…
Read MoreClackamas Repertory Theatre’s 2013 season finale ‘The 39 Steps’
Clackamas Repertory Theatre presents its final production of the season “The 39 Steps,” a madcap farce adapted by Patrick Barlow from John Buchan’s novel and Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film. The show opens Friday, September 20, and ends on Sunday, October 6. Barlow turned “The 39 Steps” into a farce by having four actors play the…
Read MoreDamascus City Council approves plan for access to healthy food and active living
At their August 19th meeting, the Damascus City Council approved Edible Community: The Healthy Damascus Food Plan. The Plan was funded by a Community Health Initiatives grant from Kaiser Permanente to examine and improve the community’s access to healthy food. The 66-page report was developed by Senior Planner, Elise Scolnick, with the help of City…
Read MoreNew Student Experience at CCC
Students who are entering Clackamas Community College (CCC) for the first time this fall are invited to attend the annual New Student Experience orientation on Friday, September 20, at the Oregon City campus. New Student Experience (NSE) is held every year prior to the first day of fall term classes. NSE is a one-day class…
Read MoreSeptember children’s programs – Ledding Library
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. September 9 – Monday at 6:30pm: Russian storytime. Программа детского чтения на русском языке будет проходить один раз в месяц в библиотеке Milwaukie Ledding. All ages September 11 –…
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