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The Estacada News, Nov 18, 2009, Updated Nov 18, 2009

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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.

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."

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.

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 18

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.

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 19

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

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

7:30 p.m.: “Anything Goes” musical, EHS Drama Club, Estacada Auditorium, 500 N. Main St.

NOVEMBER 20

7:30 p.m.: “Anything Goes” musical, EHS Drama Club, Estacada Auditorium, 500 N. Main St.

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 21

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

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Cub Scout Pack 186 tree/wreath sale, M.G.C. Garden Center, 30855 S.E. Ely Road

6 p.m.: “A Musical Review” fundraiser, Springwater Grange, 24591 S. Wallens Road

7:30 p.m.: “Anything Goes” musical, EHS Drama Club, Estacada Auditorium, 500 N. Main St.

NOVEMBER 22

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Cub Scout Pack 186 tree/wreath sale, M.G.C. Garden Center, 30855 S.E. Ely Road

NOVEMBER 23

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

NOVEMBER 24

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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