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10-21 Big-to-do!

A weekly look at events happening in and around Wilsonville

• Published: 10/27/2009 3:58:26 PM
• Last Updated: 10/29/2009 12:54:04 PM

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Corn maze, hay maze, hay pyramid, picnicking, produce and more will be open every weekend through Oct. 31 at Grahams Ferry Farm, 26940 Grahams Ferry Road, Sherwood.

COMMUNITY
S & A Traditional Irish Entertainment offers a weekly Ceili, or dance, for fans of Irish music and dance from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at the historic Winona Grange #271, 8340 S.W. Seneca Street, Tualatin. $5 drop-in fee, those 13 or over welcome. Details: 503-691-2078, sam.keator@verizon.net.   

The League of Women Voters of Clackamas County is asking members “How Would You Spend $3,000?” At meetings this month members will discuss possible use of funds for special projects, local needs, seed money for a “green fund raising tour,” scholarship money or other projects. Meetings are open to the public and will take place at the following times and locations:
Thursday, Oct. 22, 9:15 a.m., 5133 S.W. Timbergrove, Lake Oswego.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m., Mary’s Woods, 17400 S.W. Holy Names Dr., Lake Oswego.
Details: Cheryl Smith 503.699.5250

Milburn’s Boo Lane, a PG rated kid’s haunted adventure, opens from 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at 11503 Broadacres Rd N.E. in Hubbard.  Boo Lane is a a not-too-scary outside walk for a more family-oriented Halloween experience. Admission $5 per child, includes a free medium or small pumpkin (while supplies last) from Milburn’s moon-lit pumpkin patch. One free adult admission with each child ticket purchased.  Milburn’s offers plenty of on site parking, concessions, and a covered line. Details: www.milburnmanor.com or 503-982-1232.

The Wilsonville Public Library is hosting another Teen Murder Mystery Night for kids in 6th through 12 grade at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in the Oak Room at the library, 8200 S.W. Wilsonville Road. Free, open to the public. Whodunnit? Find out in this fun mystery night. Prizes awarded for best solution and best costume, and there will be refreshments. Details: 503-682-2744, or wvteens@gmail.com.

Cornopolis -- Corn maze, hay maze, hay pyramid, picnicking, produce and more will be open every weekend through October 31 at Grahams Ferry Farm, 26940 Grahams Ferry Road, Sherwood. Cornopolis will then be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. during the month of October. Open days remaining are Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 31. Cost $5 3 and up, under 3 free. Proceeds will benefit leukemia research. Details Cornopolis.com and grahamsferryfarm.com, or call Sue Epping, 503-333-6222 or email grahamsferryfarm@gmail.com.

Inmates at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) will be holding the first annual "Lift, Race for Rotary," Oct. 26. The race will be held in the exercise yard, starting at 1:30 p.m. and laps will be run or walked until 4 p.m.. The race is held to raise funds for the Rotary Club of Wilsonville. Inmates contribute items that they have made in the wood shop, and sewing shops to the Rotary's Heart of Gold event. Details: 503-570-6408.

The Aurora Colony Historical Society and Museum will hold its 37th Annual Quilt Show, “A Community of Quilts,” from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily from Friday, Oct. 16, through Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Old Aurora Colony Museum, located at the corner of 2nd and Liberty Streets in Aurora. More than 100 quilts will be on display in the five-building museum complex. Musical group Heartstrings will entertain in the long cabin during the opening weekend. There also will be “A Community of Quilts” raffle quilt. Cost $6 - $2 Details: 503-678-5754, info@AuroraColony.org or browse www.AuroraColony.org.

The Tualatin Presbyterian Church will host a benefit concert/dance for the Tualatin Food Pantry from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Winona Grange, 8340 S.W. Seneca Street, Tualatin. There will be a dance lesson from 6-7 pm, followed by the concert/social dance from 7-10 pm. Lake Oswego Millennium Dance Band is playing. Cost $5 plus a food donation. Details: 503-692-4160.

Piano duo Roger and Nancy Wilhite and the Aurora Presbyterian Choir will perform a variety of piano and choral pieces at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Aurora Presbyterian Church, 21553 Liberty Street N.E., Aurora. Free with opportunity to contribute to renovation fund available. Details: Paul Belz-Templeman, 971-275-2106, or email aurorapresbyterian@yahoo.com.
 
There will be informational meetings at 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Providence Benedictine Nursing Center Conference Room, 540 S. Main Street, Mt. Angel, for those interested in volunteering. There are several programs in need of volunteers, including a therapeutic garden group and comfort companion program. The latter provides comfort and support to dying or anxious residents and their families. Details: Cindy Thomas, volunteer coordinator, 503-845-2744 or Cindy.Thomas@providence.org.

The French Prairie Gardens Fall Harvest Festival runs this year through Saturday, Oct. 31, at French Prairie Gardens, located five miles west of Woodburn on Hwy. 219. The event is known for its infamous Pigtucky Derby, which has a fast-paced pack of pigs racing in hot pursuit of an Oreo Cookie. Also features a hay maze, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, an apple/pumpkin slingshot and more. Admission $6 Tuesday – Friday for adults, children & seniors, $8 on Saturday and Sunday or $30 for a family pass. French Prairie Gardens will be open Tuesday – Saturday 9a.m. – 6 pm, and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Details: 503-633-8445 or www.fpgardens.com.

The Butteville Community Church will host its Harvest Fair from 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the church, 10858 Arndt Road N.E., Aurora. There will be free games, food and fun for the family. Free, open to the public. Details: 503-678-1188.
 
Marquis Care Wilsonville will hold its sixth annual annual Halloween Party, including a haunted house and ushering, from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at 30900 S.W. Parkway Avenue, Building B. Wilsonville High School National Honor Society members will help with ushering and other arrangements. Free, open to the public. Details: 503-682-2840.
 
Monsters, fairies, witches and clowns: Join neighbors in Wilsonville’s Villebois community for the best parade in town starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Sofia Park Pavilion. All costumed Villebois  residents and anyone else who cares to join – kids or adults – are invited to march, stroll, ride or roll on a short parade. It all ends with refreshments and activities. Details: http://blog.costapacific.com.

There will be a Community Harvest Fest from 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in the Winona Grange #271, 8340 S.W Seneca Street, Tualatin. Free and open to the public, it will have a  potluck from 6-7 p.m., Scaredance of a square dance with Maggie Lind calling the squares as a fundraiser for Bill Martin (BubbaSmith.com), suggested donation of $10.
Details: www.SandAIrishEntertainment.com or 503-691-2078.

HEALTH  
Lamb’s Wilsonville Thriftway still is hosting Flu Shot Clinics at the store on two more occasions: From noon-6 p.m. on October 25 and November 7. Cost $30 per person. All clinics at Lamb’s, 8255 S.W Wilsonville Road. Details: 503-682-9053. (canceled)

Albertson’s supermarket pharmacy, 30299 S.W. Boones Ferry Road, is now offering flu shots seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Appointments also are available. Some insurances can be billed, otherwise the cash price is $24.99. Details: 503-682-4435. (canceled)

ONGOING
Fir Point Farms of Aurora is holding its Fall Festival for the 19th consecutive year from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday through Halloween. The farm will sell 500,000 pounds of pumpkins during the festival. Free and open to the public. Kid’s rides and attractions require ticket purchase or guests can opt for a full day bracelet that gives festival goers unlimited use of the attractions. Details: 503-678-2455 or browse www.firpointfarms.com.

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