Around Town...

...and Community Calendar

The Estacada News, Nov 25, 2009

<< Prev. Page 1 | 2

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.

Video project looking for veterans

Becky Ginsbach is searching for veterans willing to share their war stories on video. These stories will be included in an upcoming DVD production "Heroes’ Reflections," produced and directed by Ginsbach. The video is part of a series that will include veterans’ stories of past and present, intended to preserve history and keep the stories available for future generations. The first two DVDs will focus on WWII Veterans, beginning with D-day and Pearl Harbor heroes. Ginsbach hopes to have the complete series available in one to two years. Veterans not required to be from Estacada area to be included in the series. She may be contacted at estacadaheroes@yahoo.com.

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.

Estacada Heroes seeking names of local military personnel, veterans

Estacada Heroes is in need of assistance from the community in collecting the names of any Estacada Area Veterans, past, present, or currently serving in a branch of the U.S. military.

If you are from the Estacada Area and are a current member of the US military or an honorably discharged Veteran, please submit your name, rank, branch of service, dates of service, conflicts served in if any, and contact information.

Send information to: estacadaheroes@yahoo.com or go to www.estacadaheroes.com. Estacada military personnel and veterans will be honored as part of the Veterans Day parade and celebration on Nov. 11.

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.

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 25

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

NOVEMBER 26

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

NOVEMBER 27

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

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 28

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

NOVEMBER 29

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 30

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

DECEMBER 1

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

<< Prev. Page 1 | 2

Facebook	Digg	Del.icio.us
Newsvine	Stumbleupon	Reddit