February Clackamas Community College (CCC) calendar of events

February 1

Fruit Tree Pruning Course

This class features demonstrations and practice of pruning methods appropriate for a variety of fruit trees. Class is Saturday, Feb. 1, 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 or email lorettam@clackamas.edu.

February 5, 12, 19, 26

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.

Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28

Pesticide Laws & Safety in Spanish

Course covers plant protection methods for weed, insect and disease control. Instruction on laws and regulations related to safety, handling and storage of pesticides, as well as techniques for product selection, applicator safety and environmental protection. Prepare and test for the Oregon Pesticide Laws & Safety exam. Course runs from 8 to 11:50 a.m. in Clairmont, room 133. Fee is $120. For more information, call 503-594-3292 or email lorettam@clackamas.edu.

February 8
Conifer Grafting

This Saturday Workshop covers hands-on practice using side-veneer grafts on several conifer species. Instruction on how to sharpen your knife, prepare rootstock and basic aftercare procedures. Course runs from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. in Clairmont, room 118. Fee is $60. For more information, call 503-594-3292 or email lorettam@clackamas.edu.

February 8

Hypertufa Trough Workshop

Course provides hands-on instruction on how to make hypertufa containers for the garden or for housing plants on a patio, balcony or deck. This Saturday workshop runs from 1 to 2:50 p.m. in Clairmont, room 117. Fee is $35. For more information, call 503-594-3292 or email lorettam@clackamas.edu.

February 17

President’s Day

No classes will be held in observance of the President’s Day holiday.

February 22
Fruit Tree Grafting (Beginning and Intermediate)

Three Saturday workshops (two beginning and one intermediate) provide hands-on experience for grafting fruit trees.  Co-sponsored by the Home Orchard Society. Two beginning Fruit Tree Grafting workshops are offered: from 9 to 10:20 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. The intermediate Fruit Tree Grafting workshop is from 12:45 to 2:05 p.m. Held in Clairmont, room 118. Fee is $15 per workshop. For more information, call 503-594-3292 or email lorettam@clackamas.edu.

February 26

Pesticide Applicator in Spanish

This course provides a review of the safe use of pesticides: protective equipment, mixing, loading, spraying, storage, transportation and application equipment. Course runs from 8 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. in Training Center, room 102. Recertification credits are available. Fee is $35. For more information, call 503-594-3292 or email lorettam@clackamas.edu.

February 28
Pesticide Core Training

This workshop provides training required by the Oregon Department of Agriculture for the re-certification of the Private Pesticide License. This workshop is designed for individuals who intend to maintain a current ODA Private Pesticide License. Course runs from 1 to 4:50 p.m. in Clairmont, room 133. Fee is $40. For more information, call 503-594-3292 or email lorettam@clackamas.edu.

February 27

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 27 – March 9

Winter Term Theater Production: ‘Requisition of Doom’

CCC’s Theatre Arts Department presents “Requisition of Doom,” written by Jennifer Haley and directed by Jim Eikrem. Shows are scheduled Feb. 27–March 9, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. in the Osterman Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for youth, students and seniors. Seats are assigned. For ticket information and reservations visit http://www.TheatreCCC.org or call 503-594-3153.

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