Anniversary celebration, outdoor movie, cultural forum: Milwaukie, Gladstone and Oak Grove events

Source: The Oregonian, Portland, Ore.self storageSept. 04--MILWAUKIEThe city of Milwaukie is hosting a celebration this week for the 75th anniversary of City Hall.Mayor Jeremy Ferguson, Congressman Kurt Schrader, Clackamas County Commissioner Jim Bernard and others will speak at the event, which begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. Festivities will take place in front of City Hall, 10722 S.E. Main St., and coincide with First Friday events in downtown Milwaukie.Milwaukie City Hall was built between 1937 and 1938 as part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works. It was one of agency's last projects in Oregon.The formal dedication for the building took place in July of 1938 and was accompanied by parades, dinners and a baseball game. Following the ceremonies, the city administration, police and fire departments and the library moved into the building.A full schedule of events is listed below:CITY HALL DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION--4:30 p.m.: New History Minstrel Barbershop Quartet--5 p.m.: Formal Celebration Ceremony, Featured Speakers and Guests:--Mayor Jeremy Ferguson, Congressman Kurt Schrader, State Representative and Former Mayor Carolyn Tomei, County Commissioner and Former Mayor Jim Bernard--A review of City Hall's 75 years of service by the current City Council--A poem by Tom Hogan--A special presentation by TriMet--6:15 p.m.: The Architecture of City Hall by Councilor Scott Churchill--6:30 p.m.: First Friday music and activities begin--6:45 p.m.: Lifelong Milwaukie residents will discuss their memories-- Michael BamesbergerPortland novelist Molly Gloss will speak at Milwaukie's Ledding Library Cultural Forum on Thursday, Sept. 5.Gloss will read excerpts from her forthcoming novel, which tells the story of a young Oregon rancher who becomes a stuntman in 1930s Hollywood."The Hollywood world is not my typical landscape," said Gloss, a fourth-generation Oregonian.During the research process for the book, Gloss said she spent several weeks traveling around Southern California. "Much of the old Hollywood downtown is still intact," she said. "It helped me imagine the city through a 1939 lens."Gloss is the author of five novels, including The Hearts of Horses, Wild Life, The Drazzle of Day, The Jump Off Creek and Outside the Gates. Her new, currently untitled novel is slated for a fall 2014 release.The free event will take place at 7 p.m. at the Pond House, 2215 Southeast Harrison St. in Milwaukie.-- Michael BamesbergerSpring Forest Qigong: A practice of simple movements, mental focus, breathing and meditation. Followed by meditation. Monthly 7-8:30 p.m. first and third Thu, Sept. 5-Dec. 19. Franciscan Spiritual Center, 2512 S.E. Monroe St., Milwaukie; $10 per class; .francisspctr.com or 503-794-8542Milwaukie Poetry Series Open Mic: Featured readers include Brent Kelver, associate planner for City of Milwaukie. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Fri, Sept. 6. St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, 2036 S.E. Jefferson St., Milwaukie; free; Nancy Wittig, Milwaukie Ledding Library, 503-786-7582Portland Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America Brunch Meeting: Col. Joe Williams, USA (Ret.), discusses the need for a USO center at the Portland International Airport and what's needed to get the center opened by the end of this year. Williams worked at the Pentagon prior to his retirement in 2007. Registration required. 9 a.m. Sat, Sept. 7. Monarch Hotel & Conference Center, 12566 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas; $20; .moaaportland.org or 503-650-9506 or b.yaden@comcast.netClackamas County Master Gardeners: Phil Yates on "Vertical Gardens." 7-8 p.m. Mon, Sept. 9. Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie; free; .milwaukiecenter.com or 503-653-8100Library2Go Clinics: Get the help you need to download e-books, audio books and videos. In Fiction Room. 7-8 p.m. Mon, Sept. 9; 7-8 p.m. Mon, Sept. 16; 7-8 p.m. Mon, Sept. 30. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; .ci.milwaukie.or.us/library or 503-786-7580Russian Story Time: All ages. 6:30 p.m. Mon, Sept. 9. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; .ci.milwaukie.or.us/library or 503-786-7580Stretch, Dance, Play: Iris Nason of the Growing Arts Center leads the interactive program for ages 2-5 featuring music, dancing, yoga and stories. 10:30 a.m. Wed, Sept. 11. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; .ci.milwaukie.or.us/library or 503-786-7580Milwaukie Poetry Series: Reading by Ralph Salisbury, Professor Emeritus of the University of Oregon and auuthor of 11 books of poetry, three books of short fiction, and a just-published, prize-winning memoir. 7-8 p.m. Wed, Sept. 11. Milwaukie Ledding Library Pond House, 2215 S.E. Harrison St., Milwaukie; free; .milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580LifeLine Financial Program: Learn how to take control of your finances and reach your financial goals in this relaxed and supportive class. Hosted by the Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation, a nonprofit geared toward helping people overcome financial hurdles and plan for a brighter future. Registration required. Weekly 5:30 p.m. Wed, Sept. 11-25 (plus one optional one-on-one meeting with a financial counselor). Community Room, Clackamas Fire District Lake Road Station #4, 6600 S.E. Lake Road, Milwaukie; free; .nedcocdc.org or 503-655-8974Diabetes Support Group: Monthly meeting for people living with diabetes with the goal that participants learn and grow together in a safe and nonjudgmental environment. Monthly 6 p.m. second Wed, Sept. 11-Dec. 11. Franciscan Spiritual Center, 2512 S.E. Monroe St., Milwaukie; donation; .yourdiabetespartners.comNorth Clackamas Chamber of Commerce: Business After Hours networking meeting features free hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and a wine tasting. No-host bar available. Also hosted by the Milwaukie Riverfront Task Force. 5 p.m. Wed, Sept. 18. Milwaukie Riverfront Park, Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard and Jefferson Street, Milwaukie; free; web.yourchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=1439 or North Clackamas Area Chamber of Commerce, 503-654-7777OngoingMilwaukie Farmers Market: Vendors sell produce, plants, cheeses, meats, seafood, bakery items, food and handcrafted garden art. Live music featured. Weekly 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun, through Oct. 27. Milwaukie Farmers Market, Southeast Main Street across from City Hall, Milwaukie; free admission; .milwaukiefarmersmarket.comTalk Back to Books: Ages 10 and older read and discuss the book of the month. Free snacks provided. Visit website or call for title. Monthly 4:30 p.m. third Tuesday. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; .milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580Book Club: Adults read and then discuss a different book each month. Call for titles. Monthly 7-8 p.m. Wed. Milwaukie Ledding Library Pond House, 2215 S.E. Harrison St., Milwaukie; free; .milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580Ledding Library Book Club: Call for titles. Monthly 7-8 p.m. fourth Wed. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; .milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580Knit Nite: Valarie Matthews leads a group for people who love to knit or wa迷你倉t to learn the skill. Weekly 6:30-8 p.m. Thu. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; bring your own supplies; .milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580CivicWillamette Falls Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association Meeting:Visitors welcome. Monthly 7 p.m. third Wed. Round Table Pizza, 16550 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie; free; Dale Ballard, 503-551-9772 or daleballard52@molalla.netThe following meetings are held in Milwaukie City Hall, 10722 S.E. Main St., Milwaukie. Details: .ci.milwaukie.or.us/ or 503-786-7555--Milwaukie City Council holds its work session at 5 p.m. and regular session at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month.--Milwaukie City Council holds its study session at 5 p.m. on fourth Tuesday of each month.--Milwaukie Citizens Utility Advisory Board meets at 6 p.m. on third Wednesday of each month.SupportDiabetes Support Group: A monthly group open to all who are living with diabetes. Our goal is to learn and grow together in a safe and nonjudgmental environment where anyone and everyone can share. Franciscan Spiritual Center, 2512 S.E. Monroe St., Milwaukie; donation; .yourdiabetespartners.com or 503-794-8542National Alliance on Mental Illness: Support meeting for spouses or partners of persons with mental illness. Monthly 6:30 p.m. last Wed. National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Clackamas County, 10202 S.E. 32nd Ave., Suite 501, Milwaukie; .nami.org/sites/nami:clackamascounty or 503-344-5050 or nami.clackamas@gmail.comNational Alliance on Mental Illness: Suicide bereavement group. Monthly 2-4 p.m. second and fourth Sunday. National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Clackamas County, 10202 S.E. 32nd Ave., Suite 501, Milwaukie; .nami.org/sites/nami:clackamascounty or 503-344-5050 or nami.clackamas@gmail.comNational Alliance on Mental Illness: Dinner, program, support sessions for families and friends who care about someone of any age or relationship who has a mental illness, and persons managing their own recovery.for family/peer groups of persons with mental illness. Monthly 6:30-9 p.m. second Tue. Homewood Heights Assisted Living, 17999 S.E. River Road, Milwaukie; .nami.org/sites/nami:clackamascounty or 503-344-5050 or nami.clackamas@gmail.comNational Alliance on Mental Illness Connection Group: A recovery support group just for persons with mental illness regardless of their diagnosis. Weekly 1:30-3 p.m. Mon. National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Clackamas County, 10202 S.E. 32nd Ave., Suite 501, Milwaukie; .nami.org/sites/nami:clackamascounty or 503-344-5050 or nami.clackamas@gmail.comGLADSTONEFamily Movie Night: Bring your chairs and a picnic dinner for the outdoor event. Call library for title. Starts at dusk Sat, Sept. 7. Gladstone Public Library parking lot, 135 E. Dartmouth St., Gladstone; free; .gladstone.lib.or.us or 503-656-1411GriefShare Program: Seminars focus on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. Registration required. Weekly 3-5 p.m. Sun, Sept. 8-Dec. 8. Gladstone Christian Church, 305 E. Dartmouth St., Gladstone; $17 series, includes materials; .gladstonecc.org or 503-656-3394Gladstone Business Owners and Managers Meeting: Hosts are Dr. Candace Krause and Dr. Jeremy Kato. 5-7 p.m. Wed, Sept. 11. Gladstone Family Dentistry, 1105 Portland Ave., Gladstone; free; Walt Fitch, 503-544-9672 or walt.fitch@gmail.comConversations on Aging: Volunteers Involved for the Well-being of Seniors (VIEWS) presents "Staying Engaged in Life." Participants explore the difference between sadness, depression and grief. They share ideas on how to make days a little brighter and how to stay engaged in life. Registration required. 10-11:30 a.m. Wed, Sept. 11. Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave., Gladstone; free; .gladstoneseniors.org or 503-655-7701Conversations on Aging: Volunteers Involved for the Well-being of Seniors (VIEWS) present "Engaging With Adult Children." Relationships with children change with age. Participants examine current problems, foster greater understanding between generations, discuss their situations with adult children, and share concerns. Registration required. 10-11:30 a.m. Wed, Oct. 9. Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave., Gladstone; free; .gladstoneseniors.org or 503-655-7701Conversations on Aging: Volunteers Involved for the Well-being of Seniors (VIEWS) present "Holiday Wellness." Participants will talk about how their holiday experiences have changed with time, identify what is important to them, explore ways to bring those things to this year's celebrations, and how to reduce stress. Registration required. 10-11:30 a.m. Sun, Nov. 10. Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave., Gladstone; free; .gladstoneseniors.org or 503-655-7701OAK GROVEAfter a brief hiatus, Oak Grove's Trolley Trail Saturday Farmers Market will resume on Sept. 7.A lack of vendors and visitors to the nearly year-old market forced organizers to put the event on hold earlier this month.Oak Grove business owner Marty Leisure said the market will resume for the month of September and then organizers will discuss how to present the event going forward."We really want to differentiate our market from others in the area," said Maureen Nott, the president of the Historic Downtown Oak Grove Mainstreet Organization. That might mean changing the day or time of the market, or bringing in different types of vendors, Nott said."We'll need to think creatively," she said.The Trolley Trail Market is held in a lot behind the shops in historic downtown Oak Grove from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, visit the market's Facebook page.The Historic Downtown Oak Grove Mainstreet Organization will hold public meeting to discuss the ideas for market on Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at New Urban High School, 1901 Southeast Oak Grove Blvd.-- Michael BamesbergerLet's Lego: Ages 5 and older invited to build Lego constructions and then tear them down. Legos provided. 1:30-3 p.m. Sat, Sept. 7. Oak Lodge Library, 16201 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., Oak Grove; free; 503-655-8543Back-to-school Celebration: Ages 5 and older can get excited about school with special crafts, like backpack buddies and pencil toppers. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sat, Sept. 21. Oak Lodge Library, 16201 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., Oak Grove; free; 503-655-8543Note Night: Oak Grove residents Chips and Edrid of the Rich Gritty Band perform rhythm and blues, jazz, country, Tex-Mex, rock, pop and other style of music. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thu, Sept. 26. Oak Lodge Library, 16201 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., Oak Grove; free; 503-655-8543Wiggle-Time Story Time: Ages 2 years and younger and their grownups can enjoy some wiggly fun with lots of singing, finger plays and stories. Weekly 1 p.m. Wed, through Dec. 18. Oak Lodge Library, 16201 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., Oak Grove; free; 503-655-8543Family Story Time: Ages 2-5 can get creative with stories, songs and other activities. Weekly 11 a.m. Fri, through Dec. 20. Oak Lodge Library, 16201 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., Oak Grove; free; 503-655-8543-- Vickie KavanaghCopyright: ___ (c)2013 The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) Visit The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) at .oregonian.com Distributed by MCT Information Services文件倉