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The Estacada News, Feb 3, 2010

River Mill Elementary selling movie tickets to raise funds

River Mill Elementary is partnering with Sandy Cinema/Prestige Theater to sell discounted movie tickets and raise money for the school. Discounted movie tickets on sale at the River Mill office, 850 N. Broadway, for six dollars per ticket. (Starred attractions and 3D movies will be an additional two to three dollars.) River Mill Elementary makes one dollar per ticket. To purchase, contact the River Mill office at 503-630-8517.

EHS 100th-year celebration meeting tonight

Planning is underway for Estacada High School’s 100th year on June 19. The Alumni Association is looking for alumni to help plan the event; non-alumni volunteers also needed. Planning meetings scheduled for Feb. 3 at the high school office, 355 N.E. 6th Ave., at 3:30 p.m,. and February 17 at the Cazadero Inn, 352 S.E. Hwy. 224, at 7 p.m. If you want to get involved but can't come to the meetings, contact Lisa Brookshier at 503-577-1279.

Healthy pastures workshops start tomorrow

Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District is offering a hands-on workshop series for landowners with horses who would like to have better pastures and healthier horses. This five-part series includes a soil test for your property, interpretation of soil test results, custom aerial and soil maps for your property, a copy of the Rural Lifestyles Handbook, and much more information. Participants will also gain hands-on experience taking soil samples, calculating nutrient application rates, calculating chemical application rates, calibrating sprayers, and fence building. Registration fee $25 per property. Workshops held on Feb. 4, 6, and 20, March 13 and April 17 at 14450 S.E. Johnson Rd., Milwaukie. For more information contact Lisa Bucy at lisa.bucy@oacd.org or call 503-655-3144

‘Birds of a Feather’ featured at Spiral Gallery Feb. 5

Woodworker Phil Lingelbach and his lyrical carvings will be featured at the Spiral Gallery’s First Friday Artist Reception on Feb. 5, 341 S. Broadway, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join artists and patrons of the gallery for wine and hors d’oeuvres at this festive art lovers’ event.

Springwater Grange hosts pancake breakfast Feb. 6

The Springwater Grange will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., 24591 S. Wallens Rd. The breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, hash browns, eggs and beverage. Cost is $5 per person. For more information, call Don at 503-630-7834.

Saturday’s Overeaters Anonymous meeting cancelled

There will be no Overeaters Anonymous meeting on Feb. 6. Regular meetings will resume on Feb. 13.

Community Center hosting several events

Feb. 6th: Meatloaf dinner and live music by Estacada Country Jamboree, 5 p.m., $5.

Feb. 9 Spirit Mountain Casino. $20, 7:30 a.m. departure. Call to reserve a spot: 503-630-7454

Feb. 10: Breakfast 9 a.m. $3, 10 a.m. Elders in Action. Free seminar.

Feb. 12: Noon, lunch and bingo, $3. Two free cards with paid lunch.

Feb. 16: Noon, $2 Tuesday lunch and food bingo. Free bingo cards with lunch purchase. 5 p.m., all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner for Meals On Wheels, $7.

Swing music at auditorium Feb. 12

Estacada Together is hosting Art Abrams and his Swing Machine Big Band at the Estacada Auditorium, 500 SE Main Street, on Friday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. All tickets available at www.estacadatogether.org. Tickets for general seating: $10/adult, $7/student or senior, $25/family, also available at door at 6:30pm. Sweetheart Special Package tickets: hors d’ouevres, desserts, sweetheart punch, wine or sparkling beverage and swing dance lessons at the Mason Building, 366 South Broadway, plus VIP reserved seating and parking for the concert, $30/adult and $20/student or senior, also available from Estacada Area Chamber of Commerce; must be purchased by Feb. 5. For more information, call 503-630-4427 or visit website.

Valentine's breast cancer fundraiser event Feb. 13

The Estacada Moose Lodge will host a Valentine's dinner and dance fundraiser for breast cancer research on Feb. 13 at the Estacada Community Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Dancing and drawings for prizes begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $13 per person (prepaid) or $15 at the door. Tickets are available at the Moose Lodge on Eagle Creek Road or at the community center.

Musical Benefit for Baby Ella Feb. 20

At two months old, Ella was diagnosed with liver cancer. She is going through chemotherapy and surgery; join in her fight. 100 percent of donations go to help her. Live local entertainment and spaghetti feed. Feb. 20, 5 p.m., Estacada Community Center, 200 S.W. Clubhouse Drive. For information, call Natashia at 971-732-6487.

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Need your trees trimmed?

Members of the Estacada FFA chapter are available to trim local fruit trees and ornamental trees — students are experienced and will provide all needed tools for the job. Charge will be based on number of trees — all money earned will help send chapter members to this year’s State Convention.

If interested, please contact Kate Dean at 503-630-8515 x2836.

Estacada Library needs volunteers

The Estacada Library, 825 N.W. Wade St., is looking for volunteers to deliver books and other materials to homebound patrons in the library service area. If you can help, or for more information, call Michele at the library, 503-630-8273.

Free hot community meal offered at St. Aloysius in two weeks

The St. Vincent Mobile Café will serve a free, all-you-can-eat hot lunch on Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 297 N. Broadway, everyone welcome. The Mobile Café serves a free community meal on the first and third Tuesday of every month; next visit is on March 2. For more information, call 503-630-2416.

Fitness aerobics at First Baptist Church held twice a week

A fitness aerobics class is held every Monday and Thursday, from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., at Estacada First Baptist Church, 478 N.W. Wade Street. Call 503-630-3806 for information. Cost is $2 per class.

Redbarn Preschool cookbook on pre-sale now

A cookbook of favorite recipes put together by Red Barn Preschool will be out in April. Order by Jan. 31 for April delivery; place order by e-mail at redbarnpreschool@juno.com; $12 each. Call 503-630-2365 for more information.

Foster parents needed

The Clackamas County DHS Child Welfare office and Boys and Girls Aid are working together to recruit new foster parents in the county. There is a need for new foster parents, particularly for teens and sibling groups. Please call Ellen Whitehouse at 541-300-9665 or 1-800-331-0503 or send her an e-mail at ewhitehouse@boysandgirlsaid.org.

Square dance lessons offered in Boring on Thursdays

The Country Cut-Ups are offering square dance lessons every Thursday at the Boring Barn, 13987 S.E. Richey Road, Boring, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $5 per person, first lesson free. Pre-register by phone or e-mail: Call Michael or Penny at 503-663-3263.

Overeaters Anonymous group meets 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.

Awana meets at First Baptist every Wednesday

Awana meets every Wednesday evening at the Estacada First Baptist Church, 478 N.W. Wade Street, at 6:30 p.m. For information, call 503-630-8352.

Estacada Little League 2010 Registration still open

Registration for Estacada Little League will be open until Feb. 28 for Minors and above and March 21 for T-ball and Farmball. For information or to register online, go to estacadalittleleague.com.

‘Catholics Returning Home’ featured at St. Aloysius

St. Aloysius Catholic Church is conducting an ongoing series called “Catholics Returning Home” on six consecutive Wednesdays, at 7 p.m., St. Aloysius Parish Education Center, 297 N. Broadway. These sessions are for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to questions about returning to the Church. There will be informal sharing and an update of the Catholic faith. To sign up, call Steve Schmidt at 503-637-3095 or the St. Aloysius Catholic Church office at 503-630-2416.

Student work shown at Spiral Gallery this month

Artwork from students of all ages will be the featured artists at The Spiral Gallery for the month of January. Artworks presented range from ceramics and oil paintings to works on paper and sculpture. The Spiral Gallery is located at 341 S. Broadway in downtown Estacada. For gallery hours or more information, call 503-630-7273.

Whispering Pines needs firewood for community room

Whispering Pines Senior Village, 525 N.W. 6th St., is looking for donated firewood, as the furnace in their community room broke down and they aren’t able to get it fixed right away.

If you have, or know of someone who can donate, firewood to use in the community room fireplace, please give Lisa a call at 503-630-6460.

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