April 26 – May 1

International Celebration at CCC

This year’s theme is “Celebrating Peace Corps Volunteers.” The opening celebration is Saturday, April 26, and begins at 10 a.m. in the Niemeyer Center, room 119. The opening celebration runs in conjunction with the gallery exhibit titled “The Peace Corps: 50 Years of Service.” International Celebration activities continue April 28 through May 1, with music, dance, art and cultural displays. Most events take place in the Community Center between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily. Admission is free. For more information, call 503-594-3403 or 503-594-3245.

May 1 & 2

President’s Community Forums: Oregon City Campus

President Joanne Truesdell is hosting six community forums in May to discuss a proposed college bond measure. Two forums are scheduled at each of CCC’s three campuses. Community forums are scheduled for the Oregon City campus, at 19600 Molalla Avenue, on Thursday, May 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Friday, May 2, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. For more information, please contact PIO Janet Paulson at 503-594-3162.

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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. in the Literary Arts Center, room 220, in Rook Hall. For information, call 503-594-3254.

May 3

Lights! Camera! MOCAP! An evening showcasing film and media in Clackamas County

This event, hosted by the Foundation, celebrates the rollout of the new design and renewed vision of the Clackamas Community College cable channel. Event begins at 6 p.m. in the Gregory Forum at the Oregon City campus and includes a demonstration of the Digital Media Communication program’s motion capture system. There is no cost to attend.

May 4

CRT Play Reading Series: “Don’t Go Gentle”

Clackamas Repertory Theatre’s play-reading series, Sundays At Three, concludes on May 4 with “Don’t Go Gentle” by Stephen Belber, directed by Annie Rimmer. Show begins at 3 p.m. in the Osterman Theatre at CCC’s Oregon City campus. 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.

May 7
‘Water Wednesday’ Spring CCC Community Fair

Community members and groups, college staff, student clubs and vendors will share information and products during the spring CCC Community Fair. The theme is “Water Wednesday.” Event is Wednesday, May 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Community Center. For more information call 503-594-3040.

May 15 & 16

President’s Community Forums: Harmony Community Campus

President Joanne Truesdell is hosting six community forums in May to discuss a proposed college bond measure. Two forums are scheduled at each of CCC’s three campuses. Community forums are scheduled for the Harmony Community Campus, at 7738 S.E. Harmony Road, Milwaukie, on Thursday, May 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Friday, May 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. For more information, please contact PIO Janet Paulson at 503-594-3162

May 22 & 23
President’s Community Forums: Wilsonville Campus

CCC President Joanne Truesdell is hosting six community forums in May to discuss a proposed college bond measure. Two forums are scheduled at each of CCC’s three campuses. Community forums are scheduled for the Wilsonville campus, at 29353 Town Center Loop E., on Thursday, May 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Friday, May 23, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. For more information, please contact PIO Janet Paulson at 503-594-3162

May 22 – June 1

CCC Spring Term Theater Production

Show title to be announced. Shows are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. in the Osterman Theatre, Niemeyer Center. To purchase tickets online, visit www.theatreCCC.org or call Kelly at 503-594-3153.

May 29

Behind the Scenes Tour of Spring Term Mainstage Production

Walk the catwalks, take a behind the scenes tour and discover the “magic” of CCC’s spring theater production. Tour is from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Osterman Theatre. No cost to attend. RSVP is required; call Kelly at 503-594-3153.

May 27-29

Spring Term Student Performance Showcase

Enjoy student directed one-act plays, stand-up comedy and comedy improv. Performances are Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. with an additional performance on May 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Osterman Theatre. No cost to attend. For information call Kelly White at 503-594-3153 or visit www.TheatreCC.org.

May 26

Memorial Day Holiday

The college will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday.

May 30

English Department’s Mark Twain Fundraising Dinner

The English Department is holding its annual fundraising dinner on Friday, May 30, in the Gregory Forum at the college’s Oregon City campus, beginning at 7 p.m. Cost is $25 for students and $50 for others. Donations accepted.  For more information, contact Taylor Donnelly at tdonnelly@clackamas.edu or 503-594-6159 or Sue Mach at suema@clackamas.edu or 503-594-3262.

May 31

Compose Writing Workshop at CCC

The Compose Creative Writing Conference takes place at the college’s Oregon City Campus in Roger Rook Hall on May 31. Workshops include fiction, poetry, playwriting, memoir, comics, songwriting, creative nonfiction, digital storytelling, grammar and publishing. The cost is $10 for CCC students and $15 for the general public. Lunch will be available for an additional $10.  CCC students can register online through Eventbrite beginning April 21.  Registration will be open to the general public on May 1. For more information contact Ryan Davis: at ryand@clackamas.edu or 503-594- 3258, or Sue Mach at suema@clackamas.edu or 503-594-3262.