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THIS WEEK
Library activities -- The Woodburn Public Library has the following activities in July:
Baby Storytime, 2 p.m. Saturdays.
READ dogs, 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. (Kids must register in advance).
Library Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Tuesday night crafts, 6:30 p.m.
Summer Reading Program performers, 2 p.m. Thursdays: July 13, Amazing Border Collies; July 20, Birds of Prey.
July 20 -- Third Thursday Teens at 5:30: Mask making
July 25 -- Roland Smith at 2 p.m.
July 26 -- Preschool Pet Parade & Picnic after Library Storytime.
July 27 -- Fun Finale Fiesta, 1 to 3 p.m.
No Infant/Toddler or Spanish storytimes until September.
Open gym -- Gervais School District and French Prairie Community Progress Team are sponsoring an Open Gym at Gervais Middle School two nights each week throughout the summer.
The activity is available for Gervais School District students in grades five through 12. The Gervais Middle School gym will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. on the following dates: July 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 and Aug. 4, 6 and 8.
Call: Elena at 503-792-3801 for more information.
Basset Hound Games -- The 15th annual Basset Hound Games and Picnic July 15 and 16 at Legion Park. The Basset Games, formerly the Basset Olympics, are a friendly competition showcasing uniquely Basset Hound talents including longest ears, best howl, marathon napping and more.
The event if a fund-raiser for local Basset Hound rescue programs which foster abandoned Basset Hounds and finds permanent adoptive homes.
This year, the festivites have been expanded to a two-day event: a 6 p.m. July 15 picnic for dogs and their owners; and round of games, starting at 10:30 a.m. July 16. The public is welcome.
Website: www.EEBHF.org.
Infant and Child CPR with First Aid (Spanish) -- This course meets the requirements for childcare providers. Students successfully completing course objectives receive certification in Infant and Child CPR for one year and First Aid for three years. Meets 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 15, Tukwila Center for Health and Medicine, 693 Glatt Circle, Woodburn. Cost is $40 per person or $30 for CPR only
Call: 503-585-5414 to register.
Dances -- Saturday night dances continue at Woodburn Senior Estates, beginning at 7 p.m.:
July 15: The Funtastics, western music with Bernice, Russ, Jerry and Pete.
July 21 (Friday): The Ultimates will make you want to dance right out of your shoes.
(Note: There are no dances planned for July 8 and 29.)
Call: Don at 503-981-6929.
BENEFIT
Eyeglasses needed -- Woodburn Kiwanis Club is collecting new and used eyeglasses to distribute to third world countries for the "gift of sight" to those less fortunate.
Please bring your eyeglasses to the collection box located at Cornwell Colonial Chapel, 390 N. Second St., Woodburn, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
Glasses must not be broken or missing lenses.
Recycled eyeglasses are helping to give sight to thousands worldwide who otherwise must go without. Help to brighten someone's life today.
Hearing health van -- The Lions Club is sponsoring the Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing health van in August at the Salud Medical Center health fair.
Call: President Pat Paradis at 503-981-4622, or Stacy Metzger at 503-982-2433.
Host families -- Expand your horizons by inviting a foreign teen to live with you for a month this summer. The teenagers are from France, Spain and Korea, ages 13-19. They look forward to being "immersed" in the everyday life of your family, doing what you do for four weeks during the summer. They are eager to practice their English and experience family life in the Northwest.
Website: www.summerstays.org and call Renee Ross for more information, 503-829-8920
Disaster preparedness -- The American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter provides free one-hour "Be Aware and Prepare" presentation for groups of 15 or more. Learn how to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters. The presentation will cover what to include in a disaster supplies kit and how to develop a family emergency plan.
Call: Call 503-528-5665 or email francess@redcross-pdx.org to schedule a presentation.
Power wheelchairs -- The Three Wishes Program makes available power (electric) wheelchairs to senior citizens and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. The power wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk and cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home.
Call: 800-451-0971 to see if you qualify.
Free respite -- Country Side Living offers family members a break from caregiving from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month, in Woodburn and Canby.
Call: Georgia at 503-266-3031 or Mary at 503-981-9571.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Bilingual VBS -- Bilingual (Spanish/English) Vacation Bible School will be held at Donald Church of the Nazarene, 10741 Main Street. Stories, games, crafts, and songs based on "The Secret of the Chest/El Secreto del Cofre." Ages 4-13. July 31 to Aug. 4 from 6-8 p.m.
Info: Contact Debbie Berho at 503-537-6140.
Safety camp -- This year's Woodburn Kiwanis Safety Camp will be held July 17-20 at Washington Elementary School. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day, with a graduation ceremony set for Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Teen helpers are needed as instructors. Training for teen helpers will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12.
Cost: $25. Registrations are being taken at the Woodburn Aquatic Center.
Info: Gina Audritsh at 503-982-2344 or 503-981-6938.
Art camp -- "Soaring into the Arts," a summer camp at the Glatt House Gallery in Woodburn, will be held Monday through Friday, July 17-21. The morning session will be from 10 a.m. to noon. The 4-6 age group will do weaving, sculpting clay, water color, supersize stamping and more; 7-12 year olds will make masks, paint kites, water color and acrylics; 13 years and older will do photography and acrylic paints. The afternoon session, which is from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. will have 4-6 year olds doing the same projects as the morning session; 7-9 year olds will do card making, sculpting clay, kites, fabric painting, and mosaic; 10-12 year olds will do masks, paint kites, water color, acrylics and mosaic.
Cost: $25 per week, per child.
Info: Call 503-982-6450 visit the website at www.glatthousegallery.org, or email info@glatthousegallery.org.
Walking relay -- The annual 2006 Willamette Valley Relay, the Northwest's premiere long-distance walking event, is set for July 14 and 15. It takes walkers of all levels on a two-day, scenic and challenging 135-mile journey through Oregon's pastoral Willamette Valley. In addition to promoting the health benefits of a regular walking program, a portion of the event proceeds will benefit the Providence Brain Institute.
Registration deadline is June 1. Walking teams of eight to 12 can download registration applications at www.wondersofwalking.com. Information, including course maps, costs, discounted lodging and more, can be found on the site, as well.
Rotary -- Woodburn Rotary Club meets at noon Thursdays at Legacy Financial Management meeting room, 1393 Meridian Drive, Suite 2, in the Northwood Office Park. Visiting Rotarians are welcome to make up with the Woodburn Club. Cost is $10 per person. Lunch is served at noon, followed by club business and an informational program. Membership in Rotary International is by invitation only.
Call: Membership chairman Kirk Schmidtman at 503-981-0155 for information about becoming a member, or visit the Rotary website, www.rotary.org.
Quiltmaking -- Do you like to make quilts? Want to learn? Join a group of "Pieceful Quilters" at Providence Benedictine Nursing Center in Mount Angel.
Call: Cindy at 503-845-2744.
Woodburn Grange No. 79 -- The group offers several events each month. There is a card party the first Monday of each month; a grange meeting the first Thursday of each month; the American Legion meeting the second Thursday of each month; the grange social night the third Thursday of each month; and bingo every Tuesday at 1 p.m. The hall is also for rent.
Call: 503-982-5512 or 503-981-8205.
REUNIONS
WHS class of 1981 -- The Woodburn High School class of 1981 will host a 25th reunion at the Tukwila restaurant Aug. 19. Call: Jennie Sue Weltner at 208-385-9136 or email at jweltner@cableone.net by Aug. 12 if you plan to attend.
Brenden family -- The 67th annual Brenden family reunion will include a picnic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 30 at the Coolidge-McClaine Park in Silverton.
The event will bring together the descendents of Iver and Anna Olena Brenden, Marie Brenden Rue, Marit Brenden, Ole Brenden, and Peder Johnson and friends of the family to celebrate their heritage.
Participants are asked to bring a hot dish with a salad or dessert and their own table service. Picnic lunch will be served at noon.
Call: Marilyn Brenden at 503-873-4584 or email marilynwins@wildblue.net.
Woodburn High School -- The class of 1996 will have its 10-year reunion at 7 p.m. July 22 at The Bunker in Woodburn.
Contact: Carrasquillo@boricua.com for more information.
North Marion High School -- The classes of 1970 to 1975 will meet for a reunion on July 22.
Call: Sue Ann (Cutsforth) Nelson at 503-981-1941 or visit the website at www.northmarionreunion.com.
North Marion all class -- Several North Marion High alumni are trying to organize an "all class" reunion. They are seeking two volunteers from each class to help with organization. Plans are to host the event the third summer in July, 2008. For more information, check out the web site at www.northmarionallclassreunion.com.
FESTIVAL, SALES, SHOWS, FAIRS
Hop Festival -- The 33rd annual Hubbard Hop Festival will be held July 15. The annual event will feature a two fun runs downtown (registration at 6:30 p.m.), the parade (10 a.m.), pie baking contest, kids games, a beer garden, square dancing, street dance, horseshoe contest (sign-ups start at 11 a.m.) and more.
Mardi Gras Oregon-style -- Historic Deepwood Estate features "Starz, Jazz and Antiques," with New Orleans-sytle music by Ray Rom and his Jazz Quartet, Cajun appetizers by Sassy Onion, Willamette Valley Vineyard wines, and antiques, 5:30 to 9 p.m. July 21, 1116 Mission St. SE, Salem. Cost is $20 in advance, or $25 at the door.
On July 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., shop antiques, stroll the English gardens, listen to live music, receive complimentary appraisals, and see a vintage automobile show. Cost is a $2 donation.
Call: 503-363-1825 for tickets.
Shades of the South -- The third annual Garden Gala at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at Historic Deepwood Estates promises an evening of languishing Southern pace, illuminated gardens with fireflies, wine, lemonade, appetizers, strolling musicians and a full-course meal. Tickets are $75 per person. Tables of eight may be reserved. All proceeds benefit the preservation and interpretation of this location.
Call: 503-363-1825 for tickets.
Website: www.historicdeepwoodestate.org.
Elsinore Theatre -- The 2006-2007 Historic Elsinore Theatre season is packed with performances for all interests. The main season will consist of six performances which includes the personas of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin as The Rat Pack (Sept 16), Gaelic Storm (Oct 6) and their Rockin' Celtic rhythms (remember them from the party scene in the movie Titanic) will light up the stage, Romantic piano sensation Jim Brickman (Nov 15), Get In The Mood (Jan 14) with the Big Band Sound sensation in this 1940s revue, Forbidden Broadway (Feb 24) bring the musical theatre back to town and the voice of Riverdance and star of Broadway musicals Michael Londra (Mar 16) will finish out the season.
Additional performances include Rock & Roll Hall of Famer; Bo Diddley (Sept 29), Gran Ballet Folklorico de Mexico (Oct 22), The Trail Band Christmas Show (Dec 1) and Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats (Mar 9). The Family Season, initiated last year, will also feature the productions of Willy Wonka, June B Jones and Cam Jansen.
Season brochures are now available at the Theatre Ticket Office. Call 503-375-3574 for more information.
FORUMS, SEMINARS
Brain power -- "Use it or Lose It: Survival of the Busiest Brains" is the topic of Robert G. Winningham, Ph.D. Over 10 million Americans have memory problems so severe that their quality of life is negatively affected. However, there is mounting evidence that lifestyle factors, including staying mentally active, can delay or even prevent memory problems associated with dementia. Dr. Winningham, psychology professor at Western Oregon University, will present the latest research on the Use It or Lose It Theory of memory and aging. Recent research, including that published by Dr. Winningham, suggests that it is possible to delay or prevent the onset of dementia by staying mentally active. He will also discuss practical ideas about how adults can increase their level of cognitive stimulation and thereby decrease their chance of developing memory problems.
Seminar meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 4, Tukwila Center for Health and Medicine. Seating is limited.
Call: 503-982-4571.
WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, ETC.
AARP Driver Safety Program -- This two-day defensive driving course, designed for people 55 and older, refreshes your driving skills and makes you eligible for a reduction on your auto insurance. Noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 7 and 8, Tukwila Center for Health and Medicine, Woodburn. Cost is $10 (check preferred).
Call: Valerie at 503-982-4571 to register.
American Red Cross Adult CPR with First Aid -- This popular safety course trains individuals to respond to emergencies, identify life-threatening conditions, provide care, control bleeding, and prevent injuries. Meets from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 29, Tukwila Center for Health and Medicine, Woodburn. Cost is $35; $25 for adult CPR only.
Call 503-585-5414 to register.
American Red Cross Babysitter Training -- The Babysitter's Training course has a unique interactive, educational format that tasks youth, ages 11 to 14 years of age, with activities such as identifying safety problems around the house and yard and selecting age-appropriate toys and games for children in their care. Meets from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 22, Tukwila Center for Health and Medicine, Woodburn.
Cost: $35; or $43 with Babysitters First Aid Kit
Call: 503-585-5414 to register.
Beauty therapy -- Look Good, Feel Better is the topic for this class that helps female cancer patients. Cancer can rob a woman of her energy, appetite, and strength. This free American Cancer Society program teaches beauty techniques to women cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Meets 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 21, Tukwila Center for Health and Medicine, Woodburn. Lunch will be served, but you must register in advance.
Call: 503-982-4571.
Martial arts -- Diesel Fitness and Mid Valley Martial Arts is now taking registrations for kids and adults classes:
n Lil Dragons, 4 to 6 years old, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost: $45 per month. Work on the basics of martial arts -- stances, basic self defense and respect for others.
n Kids Martial Arts, 7 to 12 years, 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost: $45 per month. Uses system of belt rank progression to learn to set goals, learn discipline, perseverance and value of hard work.
n Jiu-Jitsu, for adults, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Cost: $25 per month. Cover the basic movements, positions and concepts of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Required equipment: Mouth guard and protective cup for men.
Instructors are Steve Newport, Jason Smith and Rick Campos. Registration packets available at the front desk of Diesel Fitness, 1755 Mount Hood Hwy., Woodburn.
Call: 503-481-2422.
Old Testament -- "Walking through the Old Testament" is a series of 10 classes, from 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays at Father Bernard Youth Center in Mount Angel. Bring more understanding to your personal reading, church services, Liturgy of the Word and New Testament. Sample the classes at www.wvcbs.com.
Paula Helsby is the instructor. Cost is $25 per class/$250 per course, and $20 for notebook.
Info: 503-330-7563 or www.wvcbs.com.
Diabetes -- A two-day information class on diabetes with speakers Leslie Belfanti, RD, CDE, LD and Diane Hungerford PA-C, will include an overview of type 2 diabetes, risk factors for the development of diabetes, symptoms and treatment of high and low blood glucose, diet for diabetes including an individualized meal pattern, sick day management, foot care guidelines, exercise, blood glucose monitoring (including a free meter to those needing one) and other self-management tips. Each participant is allowed to bring one support person free of charge. Snacks and beverages will be provided. This class is appropriate for anyone needing a refresher course, newly diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes or if you care for someone with diabetes. 9 a.m. to noon July 20 and 27, Tukwila Center for Health and Medicine, Room B. Cost: $50.00 (cash or check -- no insurance billing).
Call: Leslie Belfanti at 503-873-1560 to register.
Square dancing -- Golden Squares of Woodburn will be taking students to lessons at Squaws and Paws square dance club in Aurora, located next to the Top of the Hill Restaurant in the Grange Hall.
If there are enough students, classes will continue into summer.
Classes are once a week for 90 minutes to two hours, and last three to five months, depending on how fast the class progresses.
Call: Roger or Sharon at 503-982-7510. A class will be arranged once enough people have signed up.
Crafting -- Creative Cottage in Butteville is offering classes in tole painting, knitting and crocheting. Class size is limited.
Call: 503-799-5476.
Art classes -- Woodburn Art Center offers the following art classes:
n Richard Fenwick teaches kids from 1 to 3 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost is $20 a month, with a one-time $10 supply fee.
n Victor Rivera teaches all mediums and levels for adults, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in a six-week class. Cost is $70.
n Open studio for painting and crafts, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday. Free for art center members; $10 for nonmembers. Tea and coffee available.
Call: 503-982-6450 and leave a message with your name and phone number.
Dance classes -- Woodburn Recreation and Parks teaches jazz, tap, hip hop, ballet and tumbling through its Dance, Dance, Dance program.
Call: Ann Finch, 503-981-5479 or 503-951-3875.
Yoga -- Tukwila Center for Health and Medicine will host a yoga class on Thursdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Offered by experienced and certified instructor, Jane Golden, RN, BSN. These classes focus on breath awareness and posture alignment while offering foundational movement and postures to build strength, endurance and flexibility.
Call: Jane at 503-634-2827 to register.
Homebuyers seminar -- This free class covers topics such as: How much home can I afford? What factor does my credit play, and is my credit good enough to buy a home? Does "zero down" financing really exist? Do I need a real estate agent? What are the closing costs and escrow? 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month, Phila Simmons Room, Wilsonville Public Library, 8200 SW Wilsonville Rd.
Call: 503-670-9003.
Aquatic program -- Woodburn Aquatic Center is offering an Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program Tuesday and Thursday form 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. The class is designed to help relieve the pain and stiffness caused by arthritis while providing a fun, social opportunity.
Call: Shelly Shook, 503-981-SWIM.
Tai Chi -- Gentle exercise using slow, fluid movements. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Fridays. $54 for six weeks, Tukwila Center for Health and Medicine, 693 Glatt Circle, Woodburn.
Call: 503-540-7598 to register.
ART
Seeking art -- The Gallery in the Butteville Store is seeking artists and craftspersons to consign art that is interpretive of the area -- the French Prairie region, Butteville, Champoeg, the Willamette River, and the State of Oregon. Art and craft items will be sold on a consignment basis. Items may depict early or current lifestyle. Items selected for display and sale may relate to area history, flora, fauna, geology and geography, pioneer crafts or Native American culture. All gallery artists and all sellers of consigned items must join or be a member of The Friends of Historic Champoeg ($20).
Info: For more details and an artist/craftsperson application email: butteville@champoeg.org or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Friends of Historic Champoeg, Art Committee, 8239 Champoeg Rd. NE, St. Paul, OR, 97137
Open studio -- The Silverton Art Association is hosting an open studio every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All level of artist experience is welcome and there will be new things to learn each week. There is a fee of $10 per month for non-association members and $5 per month for those who are current SAA members.
Call: 503-873-2480.
DANCE
Nutcracker -- Tickets for Oregon Ballet Theatre's production of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker are now on sale with performances in December. This beloved version of the classic ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky's magnificent score, has been a favorite holiday event for Portland audiences ever since Artistic Director Christopher Stowell first brought it to OBT in 2003.
This season, 16 shows feature the full OBT orchestra. The specially priced Family Discount performances on Dec. 20 and 24 are danced to recorded music. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.
Tickets range from $15 to $110.
Call: OBT box office: 503-2-BALLET (503-222-5538) or 888-9-BALLET (888-922-5538). Online: www.obt.org.
MUSIC
Army band -- "Oregon's Own" 234 Army Band will perform a free concert at the Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, at 3 p.m. July 16.
This is first in a series of 10 performed as a tribute to Oregon communities for their support of the Oregon Army and Air National Guard. This series will be performed over the next three summers in several communities throughout Oregon and will feature music that runs gamut of musical genres from marches, classic concert band, big band jazz and rock and roll.
The 234 Army Band is located on Portland's National Guard Air Base drawing its unit members from communities throughout Oregon and Washington. The 234 is lead by Unit Commander/Bandmaster Chief Warrant Officer James Powell of Oregon City and First Sergeant James Langford of Salem.
Summer concert series -- The 2006 Wooden Nickel Summer Concert Series will open July 3 at the Oregon Garden Teufel Amphitheater. This year's concerts are:
n July 13 -- Delbert McClinton with special guest The Lloyd Jones Struggle, $24.50; July 20 -- Sam Bush Band with special guest The John Cowan Band, $24.50; July 27 -- Lee Ann Womack, $34; Aug. 3 -- Creedence Clearwater Revisited -- $34; Aug. 10 -- Charlie Daniels Band, $32; Aug. 15 -- Lynyrd Skynyrd, $41. Season passes are $180.
All concerts start at 7 p.m.
Info: Tickets go on sale May 15 and are available by calling 877-674-2733 or www.woodennickel.com.
Abbey Bach Festival -- Get your tickets now for the annual event, July 26 to 28 at the Mount Angel Abbey. Tickets are $40 each and include a basket supper.
Performers include Professor Trudy Faber, organ; Makoto Nakura, marinmba; Canadian Tenors; Schola Antiquae Vocis; and Abegg Piano Trio.
Call: 503-845-3321, fax to 503-845-3594, or email to bach@mtangel.edu.
FAMILIES, YOUTH
Family theater series -- Join Willy Wonka, Junie B Jones and Cam Jansen at The Historic Elsinore Theatre next season. Season tickets are now available for the Elsinore Family Season for only $30. Performances include Willy Wonka (Oct 30), Garry Krinsky --toying with science -- (Feb 16), Junie B. Jones (Mar 21) and Cam Jansen (May 18).
All performances are live on stage with music.
Save up to 35 percent off the single ticket price by purchasing the entire season for only $30 by calling 503-375-3574. All seats are reserved.
Fall soccer -- Registration for Woodburn Recreation and Parks soccer is July 1 to Sept. 1. Soccer starts Sept. 9. Cost is $30 per player. Leagues are: kindergarten (coed), first-second boys and girls, third-fourth boys and girls, fifth-sixth boys and girls. Saturday games are played at Centennial Park, with evening games at Legion Park.
Register at Woodburn Aquatic Center, or by calling 503-981 SWIM.
Woodburn Public Library -- The youth program offers the following storytimes:
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. -- Infant/Toddler Storytime: Short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, movement, music, and an unstructured playtime afterward.
Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. -- Spanish Storytime: Stories, songs, and a craft in Spanish. All families welcome!
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. -- Library storytime: Stories, fingerplays, crafts for families. All ages welcome!
OMSI science playground -- OMSI maximizes the fun for kids up to age 7 with a Water Works exhibit four times larger than the original, more sand stations and favorite portions of the Busytown exhibit. Dig into 12 new "discovery boxes" filled with everything from simple machines to insect specimens. Create "flubber" art or camp out under a giant book at the colorful storytime tent. Parents will appreciate the new family restrooms.
Website: www.omsi.edu.
Call: 503-797-4000.
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