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The Estacada News, Dec 9, 2009, Updated Dec 9, 2009

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Eagle Creek Grange hosts blood drive Dec. 10

The Eagle Creek Grange and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Dec. 10 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., 24491 S.E. Eagle Creek Road. To schedule an appointment, call the American Red Cross at 503-528-5603.

Food bank fundraiser at community center Friday

The Soul Fire sisters and other local dancers will host a belly dance hafla (performance) on Friday, Dec. 11 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Estacada Community Center, 200 Club House Drive. Admission is $5 for the show. Dinner available for additional $7 at the community center. All proceeds will benefit the Estacada Area Food Bank.

Festival of Choirs this Saturday at Auditorium

The Estacada Festival of Choirs will be Dec. 12 at 7 p.m., at the Estacada Auditorium, 500 N. Main St. Choirs and community members from the Estacada area will participate, and audience members are encouraged to sing "The Hallelujah Chorus" with the choir on the night of the festival. For information, call Edith Cameron, 503-630-4470.

Senior Dinner at community center Dec. 12

The Moose Lodge will host a Christmas dinner for senior citizens at the Estacada Community Center, 200 SW Clubhouse Drive, on Dec. 12. The meal can also be delivered for senior citizens by members of the Moose Lodge by calling 503-630-7454. Senior citizens who wish to attend but need a ride can call the center to arrange transportation. Bingo from 10 a.m. to noon followed by meal and live music.

Senior Dinner at community center Dec. 19

The Estacada Mennonite Church will host a Christmas dinner for senior citizens at the Estacada Community Center on Dec. 19. The meal can also be delivered for senior citizens by members of the Mennonite Church by calling 503-630-7454. Senior citizens who wish to attend but need a ride can call the center to arrange transportation.

Women’s services available every Thursday

Clackamas Women’s Services has been providing support services and resources for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Clackamas County for 24 years. They are offering outreach hours in Estacada on Thursdays. On the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, outreach is

available at the Library from 10:30am-2:30pm. On the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, outreach is available at the Community Center from 10:30am-2:30pm. Drop-ins welcome. At this time we are not offering group on Thursday nights. Survivors in the Estacada area may be eligible for additional resources such as gas vouchers, and gift cards. Please contact April M. Quast, Rural Advocate, at 503-722-2355 x115 for more information.

Fund established for fire victims at U.S. Bank

The Ortega family lost most of their belongings in a fire on Nov. 14. Community members can contribute to the Ortega Family Fund at any U.S. Bank to help the family. Donations of food and clothing can be made at Clackamas River Elementary School, 301 N.E. 2nd St. The family includes parents, and three boys ages, 15, 13 and 10.

Food bank in need of pet food

The Estacada Area Food Bank is out of pet food and needs your donation. Drop off any dry or canned dog or cat food at the Food Bank, 200 S.W. Club Drive, on Tuesdays or Fridays, at the Estacada Junior High School, 500 N. Main St. Monday through Friday, or at the Estacada Library Foundation Book Nook, 303 N.E. Main St., any time it is open. Help the Food Bank ensure that our neighbors' pets don't go hungry this winter. For information, call the Food Bank at 503-630-2888.

Adopt a family for the holidays

Your or your company can adopt a local family in desperate need of primarily basic household items and winter clothing. Families are primarily obtained through school recommendations and the Estacada Food Bank. Adopt-a-Family is a confidential program. Those who want to adopt would receive the first name, ages and requested needs, then buy some, or all, of the requested needs, wrap them, and deliver them upstairs to Estacada Community Center, Dec. 17, noon to 7 p.m. For further information, or to sign up to be a sponsor, call Janet Kiger-Hellard at 503-630-7433.

Food Bank can help families this season

The Estacada Area Food Bank has several opportunities to help local families that are having a tough time right now. Adopt-a-family is available to all Food Bank clients. Presents donated by local families will be provided. Fill out form and deliver to the Food Bank by December 1. Toys for Tots: Each child in family will be presented with wrapped present suitable for age. Fill out and deliver form to Food Bank by December 15. Christmas Dinner Food Boxes: All food needed for large family Christmas dinner will be provided to anyone in need. No application is necessary. Food boxes available December 19 between noon and 2pm. Call the Food Bank at 503-630-2888 for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings weekly

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Monday at 7 p.m. and every Friday at 8 p.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 297 N.W. Broadway.

Spiral Gallery to sponsor student show

The Spiral Gallery is pleased to once again announce our Student Art Show. This annual event will take place in January 2010 and is an opportunity to showcase local artists of all ages (young or older) who are currently enrolled in school, an arts class or apprenticeship program. If you have artwork you would like to submit, applications are at the gallery and on our website: www.thespiralgallery.com. Items can be dropped off and forms filled out during regular business hours: Tues — Sat, 11 — 6 pm and Sunday, 12 — 4 pm. Items must be delivered no later than Dec. 29. An opening reception will be held as usual for the First Friday of the month — January 2, 2010. Refreshments will be served and students and their families are encouraged to attend this fun community event. For more information or if you have any questions, please call Jami Berry at 503-631-3898.

Timberlake Job Corps looking for community projects

The staff and students at Timberlake Job Corps Center are involved in the “Make a Difference” program. Some centers participate in the program once a year. Timberlake wants to be involved year-round. The Make a Difference program gives the students an opportunity to help local communities in a variety of ways–community projects or individual projects. If you or your company have a project (maybe landscaping or special project help), or if you know of an individual who needs help, please contact Warren at Timberlake. His number is 503-834-2291 Ex. 1720. This a great opportunity to get the students involved in our community and help others all at the same time.

Host families for foreign exchange students needed

EF Foundation for Foreign Study looking for host families for the remainder of the academic year, January through June, 2010. Learn a new language, try a new food, and experience a new culture, all through hosting a foreign exchange student. EF Foundation is a non-profit

organization that welcomes high school students from all around the world to the US. You may handpick your student, based on gender, country, hobbies, and interests. Students arrive with their own health insurance, as well as a monthly allowance. For information, go to www.effoundation.org and contact Kim @ 503-518-2225 before November 15th.

Two-dollar Tuesday lunch at ECC

The Estacada Community Center hosts Two-dollar Tuesdays, serving a soup and sandwich lunch at noon each Tuesday for $2. The ECC also serves breakfast each Wednesday beginning at 9 a.m. for $3, and dinner on Friday beginning at 5 p.m. for $7. Meals served by the ECC are open to all ages in the community. For more information, call the ECC at 503-630-7454.

Overeaters Anonymous group every Saturday

Overeaters Anonymous meets every Saturday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 297 N.W. Broadway, Annex Building, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Everyone welcome. Contact Margaret at 503-863-6305 for more information.

Wanted: ukulele players interested in forming group

If you are interested in joining a ukulele group, we are thinking of meeting once a month and getting a set together for gigs such as Music Crawl. Next practice planned for late November. For more information, e-mail Gloria Polzin at polzin2@hevanet.com.

Infant, toddler playgroup meets twice a week

The playgroup at the Estacada Public Library meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 p.m. Parents with infants and toddlers ages newborn to five years are invited to attend; in the Flora Room at the library, 825 N.W. Wade Street. Bring toy and sippy cup. For more information, contact Tracy at 503-318-9913 or by e-mail at tracy@thepiercys.net.

Festival of Choirs needs community choir singers

All community members who enjoy singing selections from Handel's 'The Messiah" are urged to participate in the16th Annual Estacada Christmas Festival of Choirs, directed by Edith Cameron. Voices for all sections — soprano, alto, tenor and bass — are needed. Rehearsals for community choir began November 7 at 7 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 30498 S.E. Eagle Creek Road. Festival of Choirs will be Dec. 12 at 7 p.m., at the Estacada Auditorium, 500 N. Main St. Choirs from the Estacada area are encouraged to participate, and audience members are encouraged to sing "The Hallelujah Chorus" with the choir on the night of the festival. For information, call Edith Cameron, 503-630-4470.

Volunteers wanted for disability services advisory council

The Clackamas County Disability Services Advisory Council is seeking up to nine volunteers to serve for two-year terms to review and make recommendations regarding Medicaid policy and procedures as it relates to people with disabilities. The council works to protect, restore and improve a comprehensive service delivery system for Clackamas County residents with disabilities. It meets at 1:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at the Department of Human Services office, 211 Molalla Ave., Oregon City. For application, call Milwaukie DHS office at 971-673-6621 or Canby DHS office at 503-263-6700. Application deadline is Friday, Nov. 27.

Estacada High School placing ads in gym for fundraising

The Estacada High School Athletic Department is selling advertisements to place in the gym for one year. A 2-foot by 8-foot advertisement is only $1000. Funds go toward maintaining facilities, new equipment, etc. Current priority is a new scoreboard. It is a great way to advertise your business while showing support for our local athletes. For more information, call Dee at 503-630-6871 ext. 2878.

River Mill Elementary sponsoring flamingo fundraiser

The River Mill PTA needs your support. The PTA is currently sponsoring a Flamingo Invasion fundraiser. If flamingos appear on your lawn, you may either pay $3 removal fee, join River Mill PTA for $10, pay removal and purchase flamingo insurance, which is $2/month or $12/school year so you are not invaded again. Targets chosen by referral from friends and family only. A letter with further details may be picked up at the River Mill Elementary School office, 850 N. Broadway.

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