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The Estacada News, Nov 11, 2009

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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.

Book Nook needs volunteers

Estacada Library Foundation’s Book Nook, corner of 3rd and Main, seeking volunteers to work at store on Thursdays. Retail experience not necessary, but helpful; four-hour time block preferred. Applications available at Book Nook (yellow sandwich sign is out front if they are open). For information, call manager Linda Arnett at 503-630-6961 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Church seeks donations for food basket program

St. Aloysius and St. Vincent DePaul in Estacada are seeking food donations for the Community Basket Program. Donations are needed to support the program with distribution on the first and third Tuesday of every month from noon to 2 p.m. at St. Aloysius. Food and cash donations can be made at St. Aloysius Catholic Church at 295 S. Broadway. Canned and packaged goods may be left in the big blue barrel in the carport at 297 N. Broadway across from St. Aloysius Catholic Church. It's marked "SOUPER FRIENDS."

School supply donations wanted

The Estacada Area Food Bank, 200 S.W. Club House Drive, is accepting school supply donations to help students prepare for the 2009-10 school year. In addition, retailers Office Depot and Target give a cash bonus to Estacada schools when customers shop at the stores. Customers must mention one of Estacada’s schools at the time of purchase for the school to receive credit. Contact the Estacada Area Food Bank, 503-630-2888, or Northwest Technologies, 503-630-2030, for more information.

Foundation launches EHS alumni association

The Estacada Community Foundation has initiated plans to establish an Estacada High School alumni association to mark the 100th anniversary of the first graduating class in 1910. The purpose of the alumni association is to encourage ongoing alumni interest and support for the pursuit of educational excellence at EHS. Proposed plans include developing a searchable database of alumni, archives, history (centennial book), and website. For more information, contact the Estacada Community Foundation at 503-630-4483 or visit www.ecf1.org.

Engraved bricks for sale to support Veterans Memorial

Engraved bricks are available for purchase to support the Estacada Veterans Memorial and help build a wall honoring local veterans. Order forms are available at Estacada True Value, Estacada City Hall, and Viewpoint Restaurant and Grocery. The bricks are $50 each.

Mayor Becky Arnold was first to support the memorial. “I think the Estacada Veterans Memorial is a great asset to the city," Arnold said. “I’m proud to have my daughter’s name up there, along with other Estacada-area veterans.”

For more information, call Dennis Dahrens at 503-630-3403.

Pet food donations wanted at food bank

The Estacada Area Food Bank is still in need of donated pet food for dogs and cats. Dry or canned pet food can be donated at Estacada Junior High School, 500 N.E. Main St.; the Book Nook, 303 N.E. Main St.; or the Estacada Area Food Bank, 200 S.W. Club House Drive. For more information, call 503-630-2888.

City Hall collecting used printer cartridges

Estacada City Hall collects used printer cartridges all year to raise money for Relay for Life. Drop off cartridges at Estacada City Hall, 475 S.E. Main, or contact Tracy Hovda at 503-630-8270 x201 or at Hovda@cityofestacada.org.

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.

Foundation seeks flatbed trailer for parades

The Estacada Community Foundation is looking for a flatbed trailer to be donated and used as a float in parades. For more information, call 503-630-4483.

Group adds donation drop box in Estacada

Volunteers of America Oregon has added a donation drop box to the Estacada community. The new donation drop box is located in the parking lot at Whispering Pines Senior Village, 525 N.W. 6th Ave. Acceptable donations include gently used clothing, shoes, and household items. Furniture is not currently being accepted.

Blue Heaven Riding Academy seeks volunteers

The Blue Heaven Therapeutic Riding Academy is seeking quality volunteers to work with horses and disabled riders. Volunteers also groom and tack up the horses and assist riders with mounting and dismounting. For more information, visit the academy at 40285 S.E. George Road Tuesday through Saturday, www.blueheavenacademy.org, or call 503-630-2250.

I Jen Neh performs at Scenes ‘n Beans Friday

I Jen Neh performs African music at Scenes n’ Beans, 262 S. Broadway, every Friday at 8 p.m. For more information, call 503-630-6782.

NOVEMBER 11

6 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Veterans breakfast, Estacada High School, 355 N.E. 6th Avenue

9 a.m.: Estacada Community Center breakfast, 200 S.W. Clubhouse Drive

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Yellow House Thrift Store open, 244 N.W. Zobrist St.

11 a.m.: Veterans Day parade begins in Estacada

1 p.m.: Veterans Day ceremony, Estacada Veterans Memorial, near Odd Fellows Hall, 267 S.W. 2nd Ave.

3:30 p.m.: Chris Loid Band, Viewpoint Restaurant, 20189 S. Springwater Road

6:30 p.m.: First Baptist Awana, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 207 N. Broadway

6:45 p.m.: TeamKid program, Clackamas Valley Baptist Church, 29275 S.E. Eagle Creek Road

7 p.m.: Catholics Returning Home, St. Aloysius Parish Education Center, 297 N.W. Broadway

NOVEMBER 12

10:30 a.m.: Infant, toddler playgroup, Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade Street

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Estacada Garden Club, Estacada Public Library, 825 Wade Street

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Clackamas Women’s Services support group, Estacada Community Center

NOVEMBER 13

3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Eagle Creek Ladies Aid Holiday Bazaar and Ham Dinner, Eagle Creek Presbyterian Church, 29455 S.E. Burnett Rd.

8 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 297 N.W. Broadway

8 p.m.: I Jen Neh, African music, Scenes ‘n Beans, 262 S. Broadway

NOVEMBER 14

8 a.m. to 9 a.m.: Overeaters Anonymous, St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 297 N.W. Broadway

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Rummage and Estate Sale, Peace Lutheran Church, 29455 S.E. Eagle Creek Road

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Cub Scout Pack 186 Wreath Sale, M.G.C. Garden Center, 30855 S.E. Ely Road

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Eagle Creek Ladies Aid Holiday Bazaar, Eagle Creek Presbyterian Church, 29455 S.E. Burnett Rd.

5 p.m.: Red Barn Preschool Spaghetti Dinner and Auction, River Mill Elementary, 850 N. Broadway

NOVEMBER 15

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Cub Scout Pack 186 Wreath Sale, M.G.C. Garden Center, 30855 S.E. Ely Road

NOVEMBER 16

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Yellow House Thrift Store open, 244 N.W. Zobrist St.

10:30 a.m.: Infant, toddler playgroup, Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade Street

6 p.m.: Meditation class, Hidden Lake Retreat, Eagle Creek (e-mail to Judith@hiddenlakeretreat.org. for directions)

6:30 p.m.: Clackamas Valley Baptist Church grief/share meeting, 29275 S.E. Eagle Creek Road

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 297 N.W. Broadway

7 p.m.: PAGE Theater Workshop, Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St

NOVEMBER 17

8:30 a.m.: Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, Estacada Community Center, 200 S.W. Clubhouse Drive

Noon: Two-dollar Tuesday lunch, Estacada Community Center, 200 S.W. Clubhouse Drive

7 p.m.: Open adult volleyball, River Mill Elementary School, 850 N. Broadway

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