OREGON CITY -- Karen Grondin recently opened Grapevine Graphics and Picture Framing at Singer Hill Cafe at 623 Seventh St.
"I am finally pursuing my dream," said Grondin, who has worked in the picture framing business for eight years and in graphic design for 30 years.
She also works out of a studio in her Oregon City home.
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She is showcasing the talents of nine northwest-area photographers in an exhibit titled "Perceptions, A Reflection in Time."
"The show is a study of style and artistic interpretation of images recognized in today's world," Grondin said in a news release. "Many of the artists have extensive photography background, accredited with shows and awards for their fine work. We also have artists that are relatively new to the professional scene, with various professional and artistic backgrounds but instilled with the same love of capturing life through the lens." The line-up includes Sharon Andrews, Richard Belleque, Michael Chudzik, Kit Engwall, Tamara Muldoon, Jamey Pyles, Laura Rambo, Stuart Sandler, and Mike Wonser.
People can meet the artists at a reception planned from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the gallery.
The Sale, a Portland-based band, will play reggae, folk, rock and soul music from 6 to 8 p.m.
The exhibit will continue through Oct. 31 and is available for viewing during the cafe's regular hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
For details, contact Karen Grondin at 971-207-2354. ?
DETOUR NOTE: Seventh Street is closed for maintenance through October, but Washington Street and other alternate routes are available.
-- Vickie Kavanagh; 503-294-5913; or follow me on Twitter @okavkid
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SANDY -- Musicians and dancers, food and craft vendors, and pickle-eating and pie-baking contests will highlight this year's Sandy Oktoberfest.
Bud Abraham and his team of 150 volunteers will produce the event for all ages Sept. 9-11 at St. Michaels Catholic Church.
More than 10,000 people attended last year's festival.
"We have a great committee," said Abraham, who has chaired all 12 Oktoberfests. "All of the area chairs are take-charge people and they do their thing with not too much required from me. We are a team and we work together very well."
Visitors can sample German, American, Asian, Mexican and Middle Eastern cuisine; shop at more than 50 craft booths; and peruse a fine arts exhibition.
A children's area featured face painting, a storyteller, crafts, games and prizes.
The Future Farmers of America will host its third annual Oktoberfest Fair. Categories include arts, canning, cooking and growing. Judges will put blue ribbons on about two dozen entries, including the best sauerkraut and pickles, the biggest chicken egg and sunflower, and the tastiest pie and corn on the cob. Cake decorators, florists, needlepointers and quilters will also exhibit their wares.
Entries are due between 5 and 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Future Farmers' booth and winners will be announced Sept. 11.
The Cruisin' Car Show will also return with about 100 antique, special interest and muscle cars, as well as German-made automobiles and fancy motorcycles.
The family-oriented, day-time entertainment roster includes three groups who are regulars on the festival circuit.
The Polkatones, a high-spirited Bavarian song and dance group, have performed almost every year at the Sandy event. The 10-member group's repertoire includes the traditional "Oom-Pah-Pah," "Louie, Louie," and the famous chicken dance. And most of their numbers include the wail of a 11-foot Swiss Alpine horn.
The Alpine Echoes specialize in German, Scandinavian and folk dance music. The 20-year old band sings and plays the accordion, Austrian cowbells, banjo, bass, clarinet, drums, flute, and tuba. Because several members also belong to the renowned Tirolean Dancers of Oregon, the audience is also treated to free dance lessons.
Festival-goers can plan their Sunday brunch around Bob and the High 5's. The four-man band will play English and German beer-drinking songs, hits from the 1950s and 1960s, country music, and Irish, swing, polka and waltz tunes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The 21-and-older crowd can dance to rock 'n' roll music by Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts Sept. 9. The show band, formed in 1978, has toured internationally and has shared the stage with Chuck Berry, Chubby Checker, the Righteous Brothers, Ricky Nelson, the Ventures, and Paul Revere and the Raiders.
New this year is a dance concert with a country theme. The Chad Williams Band will perform top 40 country hits, as well as their originals, on Sept. 10. The five-member group won the 2011 Portland Music Award for Outstanding Achievement in Country Music, opened this year's Oregon Jamboree for Keith Urban, and has shared the stage with Taylor Swift, Toby Keith, Randy Houser and the Zac Brown Band. They are currently working on their third self-released album.
The menu for both concerts includes a German and American beers and Oregon wine for $4 to $5 a glass, as well as sausage and sauerkraut meals.
DETAILS:
When: 5 to 10:30 p.m. Sept. 9, 11 a.m. to midnight Sept. 10, and 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 11
Where: St. Michaels Catholic Church grounds, 18090 S.E. Langensand Road, Sandy
Highlights: Entertainment, activities, craft and food booths, fine arts and car shows, an Oktoberfest fair, and a biergarten
Entertainment schedule: Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 9; Alpine Echoes, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 10 and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 11; The Polkatones, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 10; Chad Williams Band, 8 p.m.-midnight Sept. 10; Bob and the High 5's, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 11
Car show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 11. Register online or at the door. Entry fee is $15.
Cost: Free to festival; $4-$5 for onsite parking; $4 entry to biergarten; $10 in advance or $12 at the door for Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts concert Friday; $4 for Chad Williams concert Saturday
********************************************************************WEST LINN -- Art created from glass, brass, clay, fabrics, gems, paint, steel, stone, wood, recycled and other materials will be on exhibit at the West Linn Arts Festival.
The 12th annual event will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday on the river front of Willamette Park at 12th Street between Tualatin Avenue and Volpp Street. Admission is free.
About 100 juried artists and dozens of St. Stephen's Academy art students will showcase their talents. Art lovers can bid on pieces donated by several artists in a silent auction. The academy will also benefit from a Youth Arts Show-and-Sale.
The St. Stephen's Academy String Quartet will take the stage on Saturday. The music lineup also includes steel drumming by Terry Baber, exotic world music and folkloric dance by Bellissimonde, acoustic fusion jazz by the Key of Dreams, and everything from sizzling jazz to great tunes of the big band era by the Bridgetown Big Band.
On Sunday, hear Celtic music by James Wilson, Middle Eastern music by the Brothers of the Baladi, a variety of piano pieces by recording artist Laura McMillan, and flamenco and Latin jazz tunes by Toque Libre.
Yoga demonstrations will be offered both days and food, beer and wine will be available.
For details, visit www.westlinnartsfestival.com or send an email to wlaf2011@yahoo.com
-- Vickie Kavanagh; 503-294-5913; or follow me on Twitter @okavkid
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Here is a list of other fun and interesting events happening today through Sunday:
BORING -- Live music, activities, carnival games, prizes, and raffles will be featured at the Boring Celebration and Classic Car Show Sept. 11 at Boring Middle School.
Twenty-five service organizations will help host the seventh annual event, slated from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the athletic fields at 27801 S.E. Dee St. Last year's event attracted an estimated 2,500 visitors.
Party-goers can take pony and wagon rides, play goat poop bingo, and then dine on a $5 lunch while listening to music by Joe Shinkle and the 99 West Band and The Pranksters Big Band.
The youngsters can earn their dessert by participating in the candy in the hay search.
The event this year will feature a ceremony at 12:30 p.m. to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
A local vocalist will sing "God Bless America" and Pastor Jim Erb of the Hollyview Fellowship Church will give a eulogy. Clackamas County police officers, firefighters and the Clackamas County Fire District's Drum and Bagpipe Honor Guard will also participate.
The Clackamas County SWAT Team members -- a unit that is specially trained to deal with crisis situations -- will also be on hand to answer questions and display their van and armored transport vehicle.
People can purchase a commemorative coin for $10 that reads "9/11 Honoring Service & Sacrifice" on one side and "Celebration in Boring" on the other.? Proceeds will go toward a flag pole for the new Boring Station Park.
The car show is open to all makes, models and years, but will feature special awards for cars created in 1977 or earlier. Categories include best barn find, best horn, and best Boring buggy.
Car owners can register at the event or by visiting www.boringgrange.org and clicking on fundraising and the Classics in Progress Car Show links. The $15 registration fee includes the commemorative coin.
Admission and most activities are free. Script for the carnival games is 50 cents apiece with proceeds going toward the Boring Station Park.
For more information or to reserve a commemorative coin, contact Karla Farr at karla.farr@gmail.com
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BARTON -- Bring your own nonmotorized watercraft and safety gear and join the flotilla of volunteers Sept. 11 for the ninth annual Down the River Cleanup on the Clackamas River.
Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at Barton County Park, 19009 S.E. Barton Park Road, and then hop into kayaks, canoes, drift boats, rafts and tubes to collect debris on a 15-mile stretch between the Barton and Clackamette parks.
If you don't have your own boat, you can reserve a spot in an event raft, but register soon because space is limited.
Afterward, volunteers will be treated to a free barbecue, music by The Pickups, a raffle, a chance to bid on outdoor gear in a silent auction. Unusual finds get "best of trash" awards. Categories include the weirdest, cutest, most useful, smallest, and heaviest piece of garbage found.
These finds are secured by a team of artists who will turn "river booty" into artwork offered up at a silent auction and celebration at 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at the KEEN Headquarters, 926 N.W. 13th Ave., Suite 210, in Portland.
The Clackamas River provides more than 200,000 people with drinking water and recreational opportunities and is home to old-growth forests, a variety of bird species, steelhead, and to one of the last significant runs of late-run Coho Salmon in the lower Columbia Basin. It is also home to inflatable toys, chains of flip-flops and lawn chairs.
Last year, 250 volunteers hauled 2,980 pounds of these items and other debris to shore. To date, nearly 20 tons of trash have been removed from the river.
The river cleanup event is coordinated by the nonprofit Clackamas River Basin Council and We Love Clean Rivers organizations.
Sponsors also include Adventure Without Limits, Clackamas River Providers, eNRG Kayaking, KEEN Footwear, Metro, Natural High Rafting, Next Adventure, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, Outward Bound, REI, SOLV, and the Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt law firm.
For event details and registration, visit www.welovecleanrivers.org, send an email to info@welovecleanrivers.org, or call 503-512-9527.
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CLACKAMAS
Women in Networking: The monthly luncheon provides a networking opportunity to connect and empower. The speaker is Jean Ice, who will offer tips on how to get a better understanding of how decision making is affected by our feelings. Men are welcome. Reservations recommended. 11:15 a.m. Thu, Sept. 8. Clackamas Banquet & Catering Center, 15815 S.E. 82nd Drive, Clackamas; $15-$30; www.yourchamber.com or 503-654-7777
DAMASCUS
North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce AM Business Connection: Network with chamber members and guests. Find out how chamber membership can help you and your business. 7:30 a.m. Fri, Sept. 9. McDonald's, 19850 S.E. Highway 212, Damascus; free; www.yourchamber.com or 503-654-7777
LAKE OSWEGO
Total Fitness All Year Round: Cardio fusion, strength intervals and low-impact balance, yoga and Pilates for all fitness and age levels. Weekly classes available between 6 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. today through Sat. Free trial class available. Visit website for hours and cost. Providence Mercantile Health and Fitness Center, 4015 S.W. Mercantile Drive, Lake Oswego; www.providence.org/classes
"Annie Get Your Gun": Lakewood Theatre Company's musical production of the story of rough-and-tumble Annie Oakley and her rise to fame and romance with headliner Frank Butler. Reservations recommended. 7:30 p.m. Thu-Sat and 7 p.m. Sun, Sept. 9-25, plus 2 p.m. Sun, Sept. 18-Oct. 16. Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego; $32 general, $29 senior citizens; www.lakewood-center.org or 503-635-3901
The Syrah Family: Casual tasting of six wines with appetizers, plus two optional bonus pours. 5-8 p.m. Fri, Sept. 9. World Class Wines, 269 A. Ave., Lake Oswego; $10, with optional $5 bonus pours; www.worldclasswinesoregon.com or 503-974-9841
Fall Festival Car Show: Firefighters and police officers will be on hand for demonstrations such as the "Police Dog Take Down." Kids games, plus free coffee, doughnuts and barbecue lunch. Parking opens 9 a.m. Sat, Sept. 10; judging 11 a.m.; and awards 2 p.m. Registration required to enter a car. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat, Sept. 10. Lake Bible Church, 4565 Carman Drive, Lake Oswego; $15 to register a car, spectators free; www.lakebiblechurch.com/community-fall-festival-car-show or 503-699-9840
Lake Oswego Chocolate Walk: The 2.5-mile walking tour introduces people to Lake Oswego's chocolate scene with tastings at six locations. Meeting location given upon registration. 1-4:30 p.m. Sat, Sept. 10. Lake Oswego, Lake Oswego, Lake Oswego; $49; registration required; www.chocolatetastingandmore.com
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MILWAUKIE
End-of-summer Harvest: Cooking class with Amelia Hard. 5-7 p.m. Thu, Sept. 8. Bob's Red Mill Whole Grain Cooking School, 5000 S.E. International Way, Milwaukie; $40; registration required; www.bobsredmill.com or 971-206-2208
MOLALLA
Casino Night: Texas Hold 'em and blackjack tournaments, prizes, dinner and silent auction benefit the Molalla Youth Football and Junior Athletics of Molalla programs. Reservations required. 6:30-11 p.m. Sat, Sept. 10. St. James Catholic Church, 301 Frances St., Molalla; $25, includes $20 scrip, dinner, a drink coupon and door prize ticket; Karla Jazdinski, 503-209-2530
OREGON CITY
Benefit Auction: Bid on silent auction items and enjoy complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres at the Franciscan Spiritual Center benefit. Reservations required. 6-9 p.m. Thu, Sept. 8. Ainsworth House & Gardens, 19130 Lot Whitcomb Drive, Oregon City; $25; www.francisspctr.com or 503-794-8542 or by email to info@francisspctr.com
Native Plants for Birds, Bees and Butterflies: Discover how beautiful native plants can bring these allies to your yard, helping fight pests and improving garden productivity. Hosted by Metro and OSU Extension Service at Clackamas Community College. Registration required. 10-11:30 a.m. Sat, Sept. 10. Clairmont Hall, Room 117, Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City; free; www.oregonmetro.gov/garden or 503-234-3000
Perceptions, a Reflection in Time: The Singer Hill Cafe, which is host to Grapevine Graphics and Picture Framing, showcases the works of nine photographers through Oct. 31; hours are 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Tue-Sat, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. An artist reception, featuring The Sale band, will be 5-8 p.m. Sat, Sept. 10. Singer Hill Cafe, 623 Seventh St., Oregon City; free; Karen Gronin, 971-207-2354
Victorian Handcraft Demonstrations: Topics are bead fringe, Sept. 10; smocking, Oct. 8; and Tambour embroidery, Nov. 12. Monthly noon-4 p.m. second Sat, through Nov. 12. McLoughlin House, 713 Center St., Oregon City; free; www.mcloughlinhouse.org or 503-656-5146
SOUTHWEST PORTLAND
Preschool Story and Stroll: Join a park naturalist for nature stories and a brief stroll through the park. Geared for families with children ages 3-6. Registration required. Weekly 10-11 a.m. Fri, through Sept. 30. Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.; free; www.tryonfriends.org or 503-636-9886, ext. 225
Guided Nature Hikes: Join a park naturalist and explore the forest and stream ecosystems and learn about the natural history of the park. Topics vary from week to week but are appropriate for all ages. Call ahead for groups of 11 or more. Weekly 10-11:30 a.m. Sat, through Nov. 26. Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.; free; www.tryonfriends.org or 503-636-9886, ext. 225 What's going on?
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If your business, church, club, farm, library, school or other organization is hosting an activity, class, concert, fundraiser, play, sport or other event in Clackamas County, please send your news releases to:
Vickie Kavanagh in the Clackamas County News Bureau of The Oregonian, 365 Warner Milne Road, Suite 110, Oregon City, OR 97045; email: listings@oregonian.com; fax: 503-656-2417; or call: 503-294-5913.
WEST LINN
Aerobics: Make new friends while improving your health in the video exercise class. Weekly 10-11 a.m. Fri (except for Sept. 5). West Linn Adult Community Center, 1180 Rosemont Road, West Linn; free; 503-557-4704
Invasive Plant Removal: Meet at the picnic shelter near the old restroom building. 9 a.m.-noon Sat, Sept. 10. Mary S. Young Park, 19900 Willamette Drive (Oregon 43), West Linn; free; 503-803-0678
WILSONVILLE
Pinochle: Make new friends while playing the card game with players of all levels. Weekly 1-5 p.m. Fri. Wilsonville Community Center, 7965 S.W. Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville; free; www.ci.wilsonville.or.us or 503-682-3727
Photography Club: Compare techniques with and pick up tips from photographers of all levels. Weekly 10-11:30 a.m. Wed. Wilsonville Community Center, 7965 S.W. Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville; www.ci.wilsonville.or.us or 503-682-3727
Preschool Music Class: Singing, dancing, introduction to instruments and musical concepts for kids. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thu, Sept. 8. Wilsonville Swap and Play, 27960 S.W. Canyon Creek Road, Wilsonville; free; www.wilsonvilleswapandplay.com
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Here is a list of services, vigils and other events planned in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington D.C.: BEAVERCREEK
Notes of Peace: The Beavercreek United Church of Christ will host a tribute concert and barbecue in observance of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The community is invited to the event at 6 p.m. Sun, Sept. 11, at the church at 23345 S. Beavercreek Road.
The concert features recording artist Ellen Whyte and keyboardist Jean-Pierre Garau.
The menu includes pulled pork, fresh corn, cole slaw, a brownie sundae, and a beverage.
Cost is $25, or $20 in advance, for ages 11 and older; $12 to ages 3-10; and free to toddlers.
Reservations are recommended.
?Visit www.beavercreekucc.org or call 503-632-4553.
BORING
Boring Celebration and Classic Car Show: Live music, activities, carnival games, prizes, food, raffles and booths hosted by 25 service organizations highlight the seventh annual event. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun, Sept. 11. Boring Middle School, 27801 S.E. Dee St., Boring. Admission is free; 50 cents for carnival tickets; $5 lunch.
A ceremony will be held at 12:30 p.m. to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. A local vocalist will sing "God Bless America" and Pastor Jim Erb of the Hollyview Fellowship Church will give a eulogy.
Also participating are Clackamas County police officers, firefighters and the Clackamas County Fire District's Drum and Bagpipe Honor Guard. The Clackamas County SWAT Team members -- a unit that is specially trained to deal with crisis situations -- answer questions and display armored transport vehicle. People can purchase a commemorative coin that reads "9/11 Honoring Service & Sacrifice" on one side and "Celebration in Boring" on the other ($10). Proceeds go toward a flagpole for the new Boring Station Park.
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CLACKAMAS
Disaster Preparedness: Emergency responders will hold the event in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Classes include psychological first-aid training, dealing with difficult people during disasters, traffic safety and perimeter management, getting involved, leadership and influence, and media communications/advocating for those affected by disaster. Sponsored by the Clackamas County Citizens Corps. Registration required. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat, Sept. 10. New Hope Community Church, 11731 S.E. Stevens Road, Clackamas; free; www.eventbrite.com
LAKE OSWEGO
Christians and Muslims to Make World Record This 9/11: When the Rev. Barry Dennis, founder of the Coexist Celebration of Portland, and Harris Zafar, an international spokesman for the Muslim community, met at the Rizwan Muslim mosque during the observation of the Islam tradition of Ramadan, they talked about the importance of the near-approaching 10-year observance of 9/11.
In answer to their question: "What can we do to make a statement of peace, forgiveness and acceptance?" they came up with the idea to lead any and all people willing to participate in an ancient prayer ritual that is usually reserved just for Muslims with the thought: "Imagine hundreds of people, of all backgrounds, coming together to send a message of peace, acceptance and love."
This service also will honor those who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks -- and their families -- and reflect on the good that has emerged from that day.
The free event will begin with special music at 10:30 a.m. and conclude with a picnic, on Sun, Sept. 11, at George Rogers Park, corner of Ladd and South State streets in Lake Oswego. Details: Barry A. Dennis, 503-709-3201, barryadennis@aol.com
Remembrance Ceremony: The Lake Oswego Fire Department will host the event from 1-3 p.m. Sun, Sept. 11, at the Millennium Park Plaza, 200 First St., Lake Oswego. The fire chaplain will read the Fireman?s Prayer, the ladder truck will display the American flag, there will be a bugle player and possibly pipes and drums, and all of the names of the New York firefighters who died as a result of the attack will be read. Lake Oswego police officers will be present to read the names of the fallen police officers.
MILWAUKIE
9/11 Vigil of Remembrance: The self-directed vigil will provide a peaceful, low-key setting with soft music in which people can sit, reflect, pray or meditate in remembrance of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Volunteers will be available to answer questions, listen to concerns or support prayers. People also are invited to a worship service of remembrance (10 a.m.) including special songs and prayers for forgiveness, grieving and hope. 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sun, Sept. 11. King of Kings Lutheran Church, 5501 S.E. Thiessen Road, Milwaukie; free; www.koklutheran.org or 503-659-0990 ?
OREGON CITY
Operation Homefront Freedom Walk 2011: Operation Homefront presents Oregon's Freedom Walk. People across the nation will be walking on Sept. 11 to remember those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks. The public is invited to remember those lost and to remember fallen soldiers. Visit www.facebook.com/operationhomefrontoregonfreedomwalk2011 for the latest on officials, sponsors and vendors who will be attending. 9 a.m. Sun, Sept. 11. Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City; free; www.orcity.org/community/event/5k-runwalk-operation-homefront or 503-318-2400
SOUTHWEST PORTLAND
Jewish Community Day of Service: Commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11 by giving back to the community. Pull ivy and care for recently planted native trees and shrubs a stream-restoration site. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sun, Sept. 11. Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd. Registration required: www.jewishportland.org/911signup or 503-892-7413
WEST LINN
Community 9/11 Yellow Ribbon Project: People are encouraged to tie yellow ribbons to the West A Street and Broadway Street bridges, where they intersect above Interstate 205 in West Linn, through Sun, Sept. 11. These ribbons are meant to pay homage to troops overseas and first responders. Details: Visit www.westlinnoregon.gov or call Bridget Saladino, City of West Linn project coordinator, at 503-657-0331 ?
9/11 Remembrance: Sen. Ron Wyden will deliver a few brief remarks. And along with a moment of silence, residents can bring a flower to place into the river as a tribute. Fire engines and police cars will be on display afterwards for the kids. 1 p.m. Sun, Sept. 11 at the Willamette Park boat ramp, 1100 12th St., West Linn; Details: Visit www.westlinnoregon.gov or call Bridget Saladino, City of West Linn project coordinator, at 503-657-0331
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Support your local farmers, artists and other business owners by attending a Farmer's Market this week.
*Boring Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 24, 28151 S.E. Highway 212. Details: D.W. Owens, 503-313-0224
*Canby Saturday Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 8, Northwest First Avenue between Grant and Fir streets in the railroad parking lot. www.canbysaturdaymarket.com
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*Estacada Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 1, Southeast Third Avenue and Broadway. www.estacadafarmersmarket.com
*Gladstone Summer Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 24, at Watts Heating and Cooling, 580 Portland Ave.
*Lake Oswego Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 8, Millennium Plaza Park at First and Evergreen streets.
*Milwaukie Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 30, Southeast Harrison Street between Main Street and Oregon 99E. www.milwaukiefarmersmarket.com
*Molalla Area Farmers Market, monthly 5 to 9 p.m. on second Friday (held in conjunction with Molalla Second Friday event) in downtown Molalla. Email: mainstreetmolalla@molalla.net
*Oregon City Saturday Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 29. Author Harriet Fasenfest, known as Queen of Food Preservation, will give a demonstration and sign her book. Clackamas County Public Services parking lot, 2051 Kaen Road. www.orcityfarmersmarket.com
*Downtown Oregon City Wednesday Farmers Market, 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 12, Eighth and Main streets in downtown Oregon City. www.orcityfarmersmarket.com
*Sandy Plaza Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., first Saturday of each month, through Oct. 1, in Centennial Plaza, across from Sandy City Hall, 39250 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. www.cityofsandy.com or Carol Cohen, 503-489-2151, ccohen@cityofsandy.com
*Sunnyside Grange Farmers Market, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 30, 3100 S.E. Sunnyside Road, Clackamas. www.windancefarmsandart.com
Molly Young/The OregonianVisit the Villebois Farmers Market on Wednesdays.
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Villebois Farmers Market, 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, through Sept. 29, at Villebois Drive and Barber Street in Wilsonville.
*West Linn Farmers Market, 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, through Sept. 14, at Willamette Falls Drive and 13th Avenue.
For a complete list of markets and their locations, visit www.oregonlive.com/mix/index.ssf/farm-market/portland-metro-area-farmers-markets.html
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And here's a peek at a really cool cultural event happening next week!
MILWAUKIE -- Traditional music, entertainment, activities and food will be featured at a Serbian Festival at St. Stephen's Serbian Orthodox Church.
The fifth annual event will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 17 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at 11447 S.E. 27th Ave. Admission is free.
"We started this event because not enough people know where Serbia is and what the culture is," said event organizer Jennifer Zelen. "The Serbs have a long history of music and food and really great folk dances."
Serbia is in southeastern Europe; it was once known as Yugoslavia.
Dance music will be provided by Krebsic Orkestar, a Balkan gypsy brass orchestra made up of Oregon Symphony, Portland Opera and jazz band members. Musicians include Matt Hartman, Chris Nakato, Kathy Fors, Alex Krebs, Travis McAlister, James Gregg, Adam Weiner, Mark Kellogg, and Doug Shafer.
The event will offer popular Serbian fare, including chevaps, a ground meat and homemade bread dish; baklava, a nut and honey dessert; palachinke, thin filled pancakes; other desserts; and roast lamb, roast pig and vegetarian dishes.
Beer and wine will be available.
Booths also will feature handmade knitted items, books, T-shirts and Serbian souvenirs.
Zelen said an estimated 500 people attended last year's two-day event.
"Out of the total number, maybe 150 are Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian or from the surrounding countries," she said. "It is a great mix of people, but at least half or more are Americans and either get invited by friends or just find our festival and come back year after year."
For more information, contact Zelen at jenzsb@gmail.com.?
-- Vickie Kavanagh; 503-294-5913; or follow me on Twitter @okavkid?
Source: http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2011/09/clackamas_county_events_roundu_43.html
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This class will be about my favorite topic ? relationships. We?ll look at the the charts to determine what it is that is creating challenge for the individual and what they can do about it.
How will you choose which charts to use?
I know that all moms work. But I also know that it feels different to be home all day with the kids while not ?working outside the home? and I know this because I have the luxury of taking the summer off (I am a school teacher) to spend time with my family. We?re all back at school and work now, and chores and childcare roles have shifted. I?ve been wondering about the shift, about how my own psyche has changed, and about the implications of being a working mom for my kids, my family, for my own sanity, but also for this society.