Wilsonville Spokesman Online

10-28 Big to do!

A weekly look at happenings in and around the Wilsonville area

• Published: 10/30/2009 10:39:08 AM

First choice
The city of Wilsonville is holding its Fall Harvest Festival from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Stein-Boozier Barn at Murase Plaza. Free, open to the public.

COMMUNITY
The Tualatin River Keepers will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Fanno Creek Brew Pub, 12562 S.W. Main Street, Tigard, for a discussion with Clean Water Services about using wetlands to polish effluent from the Forest Grove and Jackson Wastewater Treatment Plants. Speakers are Charles Logue, Sheri Wantland, and Bob Baumgartner of Clean Water Services. Free, open to the public. Details: 503-620-7507 or browse www.tualatinriverkeepers.org.

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. There are many other volunteer opportunities available. Details: Cindy Thomas, volunteer coordinator, 503-845-2744 or Cindy.Thomas@providence.org.

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. 29 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 Sandy Mountain Festival’s annual Spook Trail will be open from 7-10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29-31, at 13220 S.E. 362nd Ave, Boring. Cost $7. There will be three nights of blood curdling horror that will leave you screaming for more. Details: 503-668-5900, or email: publicity@sandymountainfestival.org. Also browse www.sandymountainfestival.org.

Milburn’s Boo Lane, a PG rated kid’s haunted adventure, is open from 7-10 p.m. through Saturday, Oct. 31, at 11503 Broadacres Rd N.E. in Hubbard. Boo Lane is 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). One free adult admission with each child ticket purchased. Details: www.milburnmanor.com or 503-982-1232.

Fir Point Farms, home of Portland’s largest annual Halloween pumpkin patch and Fall Harvest Festival announced that local author Steve Arndt will be signing autographs from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Fir Point Farms, 14601 Arndt Road, Aurora. Arndt is a lifelong resident of the Northwest and has written four books on different regions in Oregon: “Road Less Traveled in Northwest Oregon,” “Road Less Traveled in Northwest Oregon II,” “Road Less Traveled in Southwest Oregon,” and “Road Less Traveled in Southwest Oregon.” Free, open to the public. Details: www.firpointfarms.com.

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 two-acre corn maze, hayrides, 30-foot hay slide, obstacle course, animal barn, new indoor hay maze, apple/pumpkin slingshot and much 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 through 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, Aurora. There will be free games, food and fun for the family. Free, open to the public. Details: jildil34@yahoo.com.

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.

The Wilsonville Family History Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has resumed its “First Tuesday” Internet genealogy series. Subsequent classes will be offered through June to provide an in-depth review of online access to census and vital records, newspapers, cemetery and probate records, military and immigration records, and Native American genealogy. The classes are at the church, 29350 S.W. Town Center Loop East. Free, open to the public. Next meeting is on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Details: 503-682-3282 or email normsolomon@comcast.net.

A Reverse Mortgage Seminar sponsored by Sterling Savings Bank and Golf Savings Bank will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in the Sterling Savings Bank conference room, 25529 SW Gwen Drive, Wilsonville. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations required. Details / Registration: Ron Rissmiller, 503-332-5643, or email: rrissmiller@golfsavingsbank.com. Register in person at the Sterling Savings Wilsonville branch.

The Odgepodge Gallery, 16237 S.W. Railroad Street, Old Town Sherwood, will hold an Artist’s Sale during regular business hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 6-8. The gallery will offer artworks and supplies both new and used, as well as treasures for the creative soul and those who just want an inspiration. Also join us on Second Saturday, Nov. 14, to meet our featured artist, Victoria Poarch. Free, open to the public. Regular business hours are: Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 10a.m.-5 p.m. Details: 503-625-5692 or e-mail: Info@odgepodge.com.

S and A Irish Entertainment is hosting Gerry O’Beirne in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Newberg Music Center, 514 E. 1st Street, Newberg. Tickets $15, open to the public. A second concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the Rolling Hills Baker, 106 1st Street, Silverton. Tickets: www.newbergmusiccenter.com, 503-537-2196 or 503-991-6618. Details: www.gerryobeirne.com.

POLITICS
The Far West Community Planning Organization (CPO) will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Wilsonville Public Library, 8200 S.W. Wilsonville Road. Details: Sparkle Anderson, 503-682-1132.

The monthly meeting of the Wilsonville-Sherwood Democrats will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the home of Aaron and Shirley Woods, 28962 S.W. Meadows Loop, Wilsonville. Clackamas County Commissioner Ann Lininger will be the guest speaker. The Wilsonville-Sherwood Democrats are a group of citizens from Legislative District 26 that meet together to discuss and act on issues, and support Democratic candidates. Open to the public. Details: Anita Croskrey, 503-263-2702.
Residents and business owners in the Aurora-Butteville-Barlow area are invited to the next meeting of the Community Planning Organization (CPO) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in room 200 at Clackamas Community College’s Wilsonville campus, 29353 S.W. Town Center Loop East. Details: 503-678-3383. To see a map of the CPO browse: www.co.clackamas.or.us/docs/cpo/wallmap.pdf.

HEALTH
Join a discussion of how to balance holiday challenges with the needs of young children with “Making Meaningful Holidays,” a workshop hosted by Providence Willamette Falls Community Health Education Center, 519 15th Street, Oregon City, from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Cost $5. Registration required. Details / Registration: 503-723-6555.

Kathy Martin, MLS, MA will lead a class entitled “Finding Medical Information on the Web” from 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 3-4, at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center’s health resource library, 1500 Division Street, Oregon City. Sessions by appointment. Details / Registration: 503-723-6504.

“Understanding Grief: What to Expect and How to Cope” offers bereavement support to those who have experienced a loss. Participants learn what coping strategies can best support them. Date/ Time of event: third Thursday of each month, 3- 4 p.m. at SpringRidge at Charbonneau, 32200 S.W. French Prairie Road. Next meeting Nov. 19. Details: 1 800 361-8506 or email wgarrean@lhs.org.

  (log in to rate)