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• Published: 11/25/2009 4:16:03 PM

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The Wilsonville girls basketball program will hold its second annual Christmas tree and wreath sale starting with presale events.

COMMUNITY
Wilsonville’s Barn Owl Nursery is inviting the public to visit their warm country gift shop during an open house from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily between Wednesday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 21. Experience a day in the country while enjoying complimentary herbal refreshments, shopping or browsing in their unique shop. Nursery and gift shop are located at 22999 S.W. Newland Road. Details: 503-638-0387 or browse www.barnowlnursery.com.

The Wilsonville Public Library will host the Oregon Humanities Conversation Project from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the library, 8200 S.W. Wilsonville Road. This week’s lecture is entitled “Marking Our Territory: How to Read Local Landscapes,” and will be presented by Lewis and Clark College professor Reiko Hillyer. Free, open to the public. Details: 503-682-2744.

Fred Meyer site acquisition manager Don Forrest will be speaking to the Wilsonville Rotary Club about the coming Fred Meyer construction project at the junction of Wilsonville and Boones Ferry roads. Meeting is at at noon Thursday Nov. 19, at the Al Kader Shrine Center, 25100 S.W. Parkway Avenue. For members, but visitors welcome. Details / Seating: Brad Hansen, 503-544-8504.

The Lake Oswego Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host a production of Charles Dickens’ classic musical “A Christmas Carol” starting with an opening night performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at 14903 S.W. Westlake Drive, Lake Oswego. There will be a matinee show at 12:20 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Free, open to the public. Details: Tina Stevens, 503-723-8109.

S & A Traditional Irish Entertainment offers a weekly Ceili, or dance, for fans of Irish music and dance from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 at the historic Winona Grange #271, 8340 S.W. Seneca Street, Tualatin. $5 drop-in fee, those 13 or over welcome. Sessions led by instructor Sam Keator. Next event is Nov. 26. There also are monthly live music and dancing events on the first Friday of each month. Details: 503-691-2078, sam.keator@verizon.net.  

The League of Women Voters of Clackamas County will hold several public meetings to discuss the group’s decision to endorse ballot measures 66 and 67 in the upcoming Jan. 26, 2010, special election. Sarah Allsbrooks of Defend Oregon will speak. The meetings will include one at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Club House at Oswego Point Condominiums on Foothill Drive in Lake Oswego. There also will be meetings in Happy Valley and Welches. Free, open to the public. Details: Ardis Stevenson, 503-620-2265.

The Wilsonville Public Library will host Magic Tree House Club for kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Oak Room at the library, 8200 S.W. Wilsonville Road. Free. Travel through time and around the world with Jack and Annie. There will be games, crafts and snacks. Details: 503-682-2744 or browse www.wilsonvillelibrary.org.
 
The Wilsonville Public Library will host Teen Third Fridays from 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in the Oak Room at the library, 8200 S.W. Wilsonville Road, with the theme being “Vampires and Werewolves.” For students in grades 6-12. Free. There will be games, movies and food. Come dressed for the occasion. Details: 503-682-2744 or www.wilsonvillelibrary.org.

St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church is hosting its Boones Ferry Community Concerts series this fall, which continues with a performance by Katey Bridge and Kendall Harmon performing Broadway stage music at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the church, 8818 S.W. Miley Road. Tickets $15, $50 for a season pass. The series will continue with performances on Nov. 21 and into the new year. Tickets available at the church. Details: 503-678-5422, or browse www.stfranciswilsonville.org.

Holiday Inn-Wilsonville, 25425 SW 95th Avenue, is hosting a traditional Thanksgiving buffet starting at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. Last seating is at 2:30 p.m. Open to the public. Adults $22, seniors $19, children 5-12 $10. Reservations suggested. Details: 503-682-2211.
 
ONGOING
The Wilsonville office of Windermere/Johnson real estate is holding a clothing drive from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through Dec. 18 at 31960 S.W. Charbonneau Drive, suite 105. Gently used coats and blankets are sought. Windermere is partnering with Wilsonville Community Sharing to distribute donated goods. Other Windermere offices in the metro area also are participating. Details: 503-220-1145.

The Wilsonville High School snowboard team is selling Christmas wreaths to raise money for the upcoming season. This will cover transportation, participant fees, coaching and more. The wreaths are made of noble fir (18” for $20, 26” for $28) and juniper (18” for $20, 22” for $25) and are made locally. Details: Tammy Simpson, 503-871-2423, or email whssnowboard@hotmail.com. 

The Wilsonville girls basketball program will hold its second annual Christmas tree and wreath sale starting with presale events at Lamb’s Wilsonville Thriftway, 8255 S.W. Wilsonville Road, and the Wilsonville Albertson’s, 30299 S.W. Boones Ferry Road, on Saturday, Nov. 21, during business hours. All proceeds benefit the girls basketball program. There also will be tree and wreath sales at Wilsonville High School, 6800 S.W. Wilsonville Road, at Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20. Details: Kathy Krueger, 503-682-7666 or email: kathykrueger@comcast.net.

The I-5 Connection is an  energetic song and dance troupe based in Wilsonville. The group is now welcoming newcomers of all ages. The group meets every Thursday from 10 a.m.-noon at the Wilsonville Community Center, 7955 S.W. Wilsonville Road. Director is Jocelyn Higgins. The group performs at the community center and other local venues. Details: Patty Brescia at 503-570-1525.
SpringRidge at Charbonneau is holding a monthly Parkinson’s support group on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 11 a.m. in the SpringRidge building, 32200 S.W. French Prairie Road. Open to the public. Next meeting is on Thursday, Nov. 19. Details: Julie Ouellette, 503-694-2700.
The Wilsonville Art Club provides an opportunity for adult art enthusiasts to explore their creative sides. It meets from 5-8 p.m. every Monday at the Wilsonville Public Library, 8200 S.W. Wilsonville Road. Free and open to the public. Next meeting 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. Details: gymfuzz@yahoo.com.

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