February Clackamas Community College (CCC) calendar of events

February 2
Clackamas Repertory Theatre’s Fundraising Gala
Enjoy a one-night only performance of “Dirty Work at the Crossroads or Tempted, Tried and True,” a melodrama by Bill Johnson. This special performance is directed by David Smith-English for Clackamas Repertory Theatre’s 2013 fundraiser. The show is Saturday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the CCC’s Osterman Theatre. Tickets prices are $75 for one or $125 for two. For more information, go to www.clackamasrep.org or call 503-594-6047.

February 2
Fruit Tree Pruning Course
This class features demonstrations and practice of pruning methods appropriate for a variety of fruit trees. Class is Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 to 11:50 a.m. at the Home Orchard Society Arboretum at CCC. Cosponsored by the Home Orchard Society. Fee is $10. For more information, call 503-594-3292.

February 6, 13, 20, 27
Chrysalis: Women Writers
Local author Pat Lichen guides women writers of all levels through discussions of their work. Chrysalis meets from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesdays in the Literary Arts Center, Room 220 in Rook Hall. Free. For information, call 503-594-3254.

February 23
Fruit Tree Grafting Workshops
These workshops, two beginning and one intermediate, provide hands-on experience for grafting fruit trees. Workshops take place in Clairmont, room 118. Beginning workshops are offered from 9 to 10:20 a.m. and from 10:45 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. Intermediate workshop is from 12:45 to 2:05 p.m. Fee is $15 per workshop. For more information, call 503-594-3292.

February 28
Clackamas County Regional Skills Contest
High school students from around the county compete in subjects ranging from accounting to building construction in this daylong event that includes a career fair in the gym at Randall Hall. Day classes until 4 p.m. are canceled at the CCC Oregon City campus. For information, call 503-594-3284.

February 28
Behind the Scenes tour of Winter Mainstage Production: Arms and the Man
Walk the catwalk, take a tour and discover the “magic” of CCC’s theater production. Tour is Thursday, Feb. 28, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Osterman Theatre. No cost to attend, but RSVP is required. Call Kelly at 503-594-3163 or visit www.TheatreCCC.org.

February 28 – March 10
Winter Term Theater Production: Arms and the Man
CCC’s Theatre Arts Department presents “Arms and the Man,” a comedy by George Bernard Shaw, directed by James Eikrem. Shows are scheduled Feb. 28 – March 10, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. in the Osterman Theatre. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for youth and $8 for seniors. For ticket information and reservations visit http://www.TheatreCCC.org or call 503-594-3153.