EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO-
THE FOLLOWING
ARE VENUES THAT TYPICALLY HOLD EVENTS AND ARE PUBLISHED IN THE MOUNTAIN TIMES. AT THE TIME OF GOING TO PRESS, IT IS UNCERTAIN IF ANY PUBLIC MEETINGS & GATHERINGS
WILL BE PERMITTED DURING MARCH - MOST MEETINGS ARE HELD VIRTUALLY VIA
ZOOM. PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR
MORE INFORMATION - FACEBOOK AND WEBSITES ARE ALSO GOOD SOURCES FOR UP-TO-DATE
INFORMATION
PUBLIC
MEETINGS.
Boring CPO, Meets 1st TUESDAY of each month at 7pm. clackamasfire.com/fire-stations/station-14-boring/. Facebook.com/pages/Boring-Fire-Station/173231289361662.
Clackamas
Soil & Water Conservation District, Board Meeting TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 4pm. Meetings open to public. Call
503-210-6000 for instructions to join by phone or Zoom. Office is closed at
this time. Info: conservationdistrict.org.
Government
Camp CPO,
govtcampcpo@gmail.com.
Hoodland Fire District, TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 7pm. Board of Directors meeting via
Zoom. To attend meeting, go to website for link and meeting ID. 69634 E Hwy 26,
Welches. Info: 503-622-3256, hoodlandfire.us.
Rhododendron
CPO,
Info: rhodycpo@comcast.net, facebook.com/RhodyRising/
Sandy City
Hall.
City Council meetings MONDAY, MARCH 1 and MONDAY, MARCH 15 at 6pm. Planning Commission
meeting MONDAY, MARCH 29 at 6:30pm. Check on ci.sandy.or.us for agendas and
zoom link. 39250 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. Info: 503-668-5533, ci.sandy.or.us, and
Facebook for updates.
Sandy River Basin Watershed Council,
17405 NE Glisan Street, Portland. Info: sandyriver.org.
LIBRARIES
Hoodland
Public Library.
24525 E Welches Rd., Welches. Info.
503-622-3460, ci.sandy.or.us.
Starting
Monday, March 1. Limited browsing available! In order to keep the infection
rate down, and the library open, please review the guidelines. Masks must be
worn, hands sanitized as you enter the building, limit what you touch, practice
physical distancing. Limited capacity based on square footage, so you may have
to wait during the busy times. Limit your time in the building to 20-30 minutes
to allow for other visitors. Restrooms not available. No money being accepted
at this time - no fines currently being assessed. For browsing times at Hoodland, please call
503-622-3460 for an appointment.
Library
Take-Out (curbside delivery of hold items) is available 6 days a week. No appt.
needed. Hours: Mon 10am-12pm, Tues-Sat 12-2pm. For full instructions on Library
Take Out, visit the website at ci.sandy.or.us/libraryCurbsideServices.
The
computer lab is now open, by appointment, with spaced out computers for social
distancing and temporary free printing. Face masks must be worn. Computer use
hours are: Mon 12-2pm, Tues-Sat 2-4pm. Call 503-622-3460 to schedule an
appointment.
There
are a number of "virtual" programs happening with the use of Zoom on
the internet, as well as information and activity videos posted on Facebook. Check
out Facebook for Storytime Parents Group, the Library Book Group, Sandy Public
Library Friends and the City of Sandy (city government).
Need
a LINCC library card? Apply for an eCard by visiting www.lincc.org. eCards are
available to all residents of the LINCC library District (Clackamas Co.), age
13 and up.
Mobile
printing available from your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Send what you need
printed to the library using one of our mobile printing options, then pick up
your documents during curbside delivery hours. No cost to print at this time.
Info: ci.sandy.or.us/Printing.
The
Sandy & Hoodland library newsletters are being mailed and emailed on a
weekly basis. Call or email libraryassistants@ci.sandy.or.us if you would like
to be added to either mailing list. Blog at sandylibrary.blogspot.com/2020/
Please
call the Hoodland Library at 503-622-3460 Mon, 10am-2pm, or Tues-Sat 12-4pm, or
email hoodlandlibrary@ci.sandy.or.us with any questions or assistance you may
need.
Sandy Public
Library.
38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. Info 503-668-5537. ci.sandy.or.us.
Starting
Monday, March 1. Limited browsing available! In order to keep the infection
rate down, and the library open, please review the guidelines. Masks must be
worn, hands sanitized as you enter the building, limit what you touch, practice
physical distancing. Limited capacity based on square footage, so you may have
to wait during the busy times. Limit your time in the building to 20-30 minutes
to allow for other visitors. Restrooms not available. No money being accepted
at this time - no fines currently being assessed. Drop-in browsing times: Sun 10-12pm; Mon
2-4pm; Tues 10-12pm; Wed 2-4pm, Thurs 10-12pm; Fri 2-4pm; Sat 10-12pm. Browsing
Friends of Sandy Library Booknook also starts March 1. Call 503-539-8573 for
appointment.
WEDNESDAYS
at 3pm. Read to the Dog (on Zoom) Children can develop their confidence in
reading aloud with a furry companion. Register your child online on the library
website.
THURSDAYS
at 2pm on Zoom. Sit & Knit a Bit (online knitting club). Email Thea Ellen at tellen@ci.sandy.or.us for
a link to join in.
MONDAY,
MARCH 1, 5pm. Digital Book Club. Discussion on "The Tea Girl of
Hummingbird Lane," by Lisa See. Sign up to receive a Zoom link to the
meeting (see Library web page for information), or email Thea Ellen, tellen@ci.sandy.or.us
MONDAY,
MARCH 1. Teen Take & Make Kit (starts March 1). Pick up a DIY Stained Glass
Candle Holder kit for teens - kit includes supplies to make a stained glass
candle holder using Mod Podge and tissue paper. Bonus: flameless candle included!
Kits available while supplies last. Info: Rebecca Hanset,
rhanset@ci.sandy.or.us.
THURSDAY,
MARCH 11, 7pm. Women's Virtual Book
Group. "Charlotte's Web," by E.B. White. Email Susie Jenkins at
sjenkins@ci.sandy.or.us to receive Zoom link.
MONDAY,
MARCH 15. Kids Take & Make Kit (starts March 15). Make your own rocket with
the March Kid's Take & Make! Packets available while supplies last.
THURSDAY,
MARCH 18, 7pm. Library Photography Group meeting on Zoom. Show and No Tell.
Photographers submit a photo (up to 3), they will be randomly arranged and
showing during meeting. Participants encouraged to guess whose photo is whose,
and share thoughts about each image. Please email images by Monday, March 15. For
a Zoom link to the meeting, email Thea Ellen, tellen@ci.sandy.or.us.
Teen
Book Boxes. Next sign up starts May, so don't miss it. Each quarter, 10 lucky
teens (grades 6th-12th) can sign up for a free 3-month subscription to the
library's Teen Book Box service. Each month teens will receive mystery boxes
filled with 2-3 personalized book selections, as well as some goodies to make
monthly reading that much more fun. Let the library's teen librarian guide you
to discover some truly awesome literature and a few tasty snacks. Info: Rebecca
Hanset, rhanset@ci.sandy.or.us.
Request
a Book Bundle if you don't know what to read next - the library will pick
something out. Visit the website for the form, or email
libraryassistants@ci.sandy.or.us to have it sent to you.
Library
Take-Out (curbside delivery of hold items) is available 6 days a week. Mon-Sat,
10-4pm, Sun 12-4pm, for full instructions on Library Take Out, visit the
website at ci.sandy.or.us/library.
Computer
Lab now open by appt, and printing is temporarily free. Face masks must be
worn. Call 503-668-5537 to schedule an appt. Sat/Sun 1-4pm, Mon/Wed/Fri
10am-1pm. Tues & Thurs 2-5pm. Because staff is limited in assistance that
can be provided, if you require assistance using a computer, we suggest
bringing a family member or friend with you to the appointment.
The
library can print your documents at no charge during this time. Send what you
need printed to the library using the PrinterOn app, available in your app
store, and then pick up your documents during Curbside Delivery hours.
"Virtual"
programs on Zoom on the internet, as well as info and activity videos posted on
Facebook. Some of the Facebook groups are: City of Sandy, Oregon (city
government); Sandy Public Library Friends; Sandy & Hoodland Libraries
(Storytime Parents Group); Library Book Group (Hoodland & Sandy Area).
If
you would like the library newsletter on a weekly basis, email
libraryassistants@ci.sandy.or.us.
Do
you need to borrow something? Tired of the same old board games? Check out the
library's Library of Things online (kitchenware, musical instruments and more).
Need
a LINCC library card? Apply for an eCard by visiting www.lincc.org. eCards are
available to all residents of the LINCC library District (Clackamas Co.), age
13 and up. Info 503-668-5537, libraryassistants@ci.sandy.or.us, or the website
at ci.sandy.or.us. Library phone hours are: Mon-Thurs, 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm,
Sun, noon-5pm.
SENIOR
CENTERS
Hoodland
Senior Center,
65000 E. Hwy 26, Welches. Info: 503-622-3331, hoodlandseniorsinfo@gmail.com.
Sandy
Community Center/Sandy Senior Ctr. 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. Check
with the Center for online classes, virtual bingo, shopping trips, hikes and
mystery drives. Info: 503-668-5569, ci.sandy.or.us.
THEATERS/MUSEUMS
Mt Hood
Community Theater, located in Mt Hood Community College. Info: https://www.mhcc.edu/PerformingArtsEvents.
Mt Hood Jazz Festival at Mt Hood
Community College. Save the date April 23-25, 2021 for Mt Hood Jazz Festival. Info:
www.mhcc.edu/jazzfestival. Facebook
@MtHoodJazzFestival.
Mt Hood
Museum & Cultural Center. 88900 E Hwy 26 Business Loop,
Government Camp. Closed until Covid restrictions lifted. Check website for when
reopening. Info: 503-272-3301, www.mthoodmuseum.org.
Nutz N Boltz Theatre Company, 28861
Grange Street Boring. FRIDAY, MARCH 19 - SUNDAY, MARCH 21. "All in The
Timing," (a reading). info/reservations/tickets: http://nnbtheater.com.
OMSI, 1945 SE Water Street, Portland. Info: www.omsi.edu.
Readers
Theatre in Gresham presented by Mt Hood Repertory, Gresham
Chapel & Evening Event Center, 257 SE Roberts Ave., Gresham. www.facebook.com/ReadersTheatreGresham/
Sandy Actors
Theatre,
39181 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. Info: sandyactorstheatre.org.
Wolf Pack
Theater,
39570 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. Info: wolfpacktheater.com.
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
Mt Hood Area Chamber of Commerce. Info. www.mthoodchamber.com.
Sandy Area
Chamber of Commerce,
Info: 503-668-4006, www.sandyoregonchamber.org.
CLUBS/GROUPS/CLINICS/INFORMATIONAL
MEETINGS/EVENTS
AntFarm, 39140 Proctor
Blvd., Sandy. Reading, writing, tutoring, arts programs, gardening, helping
senior citizens, YouthCore jobs. Info: 503-668-9955 ask for Claudia, or email
claudiap@antfarmyouthservices.com. Learn about alcohol and drug use and
prevention, support for unaccompanied youth with possible homelessness, and
much more. Meetings in person, and on Zoom. Call 503-668-9955 ask for Valerie,
or email valerie@antfarmyouthservices.com. General info: info@antfarmyouthservices.com,
https://antfarmyouthservices.com.
Camp Arrah
Wanna, 24075 E Arrah
Wanna Blvd., Welches. Info: www.camparrahwanna.org
Clackamas
County House District 52 Oregon Trail Democrats, meets on
4th TUESDAY of month, 6:30-8:30pm. at Clackamas Co. Bank Sunset Room, 38935 Proctor
Blvd., Sandy. Check prior to meeting to determine if meeting in person or on
Zoom. Info: Susan Gates, 503-668-9628, www.oregontraildemocrats.com.
Clackamas
County Master Gardeners, MONDAY, MARCH 8, 7-8pm. Monthly Lecture (via
Zoom): "Mix and Match - Tips for Creating Perfectly Coordinated Plant
Combos," with Darcy Daniel, Bloomtown Gardens. Milwaukie Center, 5440 SE Kellog Creek Dr.,
Milwaukie. www.clackamascountymastergardeners.org for Zoom link.
Disability
Services Advisory Council of Clackamas County, 221 Molalla Ave., Ste 104,
Oregon City. Info: www.dsac-cc.org.
Guide Dogs
for the Blind,
Oregon Campus, 32901 SE Kelso Rd, Boring. Info: 503-668-2100, www.guidedogs.com
Hoodland
Women's Club,
Info: hoodlandwomensclub.org.
Mt Hood
Kiwanis Camp,
Save the date: April 21, 6pm for the annual Gala (online) 'Shaken, Not
Stirred.' Info: www.mhkc.org.
Mt Hood Lions Club, E Hwy 26 and
E Woodsey Way, Welches. Info: 503-622-4223. Check reader board for activities.
Mt Hood
Republican Women's Club. Info: President Clarice Moss, 503-658-5227,
claricemoss@yahoo.com.
Meditation at
Wy'East Zen Ctr.,
WEDNESDAY evenings at 6pm on Zoom - wyeastzencenter.org to sign into Zoom. Info:
503-997-3193, info@wyeastzencenter.org.
Prime Timers
Dining Club
for singles age 50 and up. Info: www.PrimeTimersDiningClub.com, Pat,
503-936-5861.
Sandy Kiwanis, Info:
www.sandykiwanis.org, 503-819-0511.
Sandy
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4273 VFW Hall, 38452 Proctor Blvd.,
Sandy. http://www.vfw4273.org/
SUPPORT GROUPS
AA Meetings in Sandy and The Mountain (https://www.aa.org)
Government
Camp: sober.com/meetings/state/city/aa?state=Oregon&city=Government%20Camp
Sandy:
sober.com/meetings/state/city/aa?state=Oregon&city=Sandy
Welches: wseb-awseb-1e7pn84oznq1l-236369770.us-east-1.elb.amazonaws.com/aa-meetings-welches-or
Clackamas County Support, Crisis and Suicide Prevention 24 hour hotline. 503-655-8585. Intervencion
Telefonica en Casio de crisis salud mental las 24 horas. 503-655-8585
Clackamas
Women's Services
(support for domestic violence), A Safe
Place, Family Justice Ctr. for Clackamas Co., 256 Warner Milne Rd, Oregon City.
Closed to public until further notice. Info: CWS Crisis and Support Line,
503-654-2288, Toll Free 1-888-654-2288; A Safe Place, 503-655-8600, cwsor.org.
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. Other law enforcement assistance
(non-emergency), 503-655-8211.
Grief Support
Groups (sponsored by Mt Hood Hospice). Call 503-668-5545, llirette@mthoodhospice.org,
mthoodhospice.com for next sessions. Mt Hood Hospice's Pet Peace of Mind
Program helps to keep patients and pets together during hospice care. For more
information on Pet Peace of Mind, visit the web site at mthoodhospice.com.
NAMI Family
Support Group,
meets at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 39901 Pleasant Street, Sandy. Info: Blythe Nordbye, 503-680-2849,
blythenordbye@gmail.com.
NAMI (National
Alliance for Mental Illness) support for individuals, veterans and family
members. 503-344-5050. Info@namicc.org
OTHER
Free Food Market - MONDAY, MARCH 29, 9-10am (usually on last Monday each month) in
the parking lot behind Hoodland Senior Ctr., 65000 Hwy 26, Welches. Open to any
person in need. No ID, name or address needed. Drive-thru pick of food for your
safety. For help, call 503-622-9213 and leave a message. Info:
hoodlandlutheranchurch@gmail.com.
RECREATION
PROVIDERS
Timberline
Lodge & Ski Area. Info: 503-622-7979, www.timberlinelodge.com.
Mt.
Hood Skibowl, Cosmic tubing/skiing. Info: www.skibowl.com or 503-222-2695.
The
Fly Fishing Shop. Info: www.flyfishusa.com.
Mt.
Hood Oregon Resort, Welches. Golf and more. Info: 503-622-3101,
www.mthood-resort.com.
Mt.
Hood Adventures. Info: 503-715-2175, 888-422-4776, www.mthoodadventure.com.
VISITOR
INFO
Mt. Hood Cultural
Center & Museum,
88900 E Hwy 26 Business Loop, Government Camp. Check website if open during
restrictions. 503-272-3301, www.mthoodmuseum.org.
Mt. Hood
Adventures,
88335 E. Government Camp Loop, Government Camp. 503-715-2175, 888-422-4776,
www.mthoodadventure.com.
Mt. Hood Info.
www.mthood.info, 1-888-622-4822.
Mt. Hood
National Forest,
Zig Zag Ranger District, 70220 E Hwy 26, Zig Zag. 503-622-3191, Ext. 668,
www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood.
Sandy
Historical Society Museum, 39345 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. 503-668-3378,
sandyhistorical@sandynet.org, www.sandyhistorical.org.
The Mt Hood
Area Chamber of Commerce, 503-622-3017, mthoodareachamber@gmail.com, www.mthoodchamber.com.
Sandy Area
Chamber of Commerce,
503-668-4006, sandyoregonchamber.org.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
C.E.R.T.
(Community Emergency Response Team). Call the Hoodland Fire District for
further information. Do you have what it takes? 503-622-3256,
hoodland@hoodlandfire.org.
The
Hoodland and Sandy Senior Centers need volunteer drivers. Can you help? Info:
503-622.3331 (Hoodland), 503.668.5569 (Sandy).
BULLETIN
BOARD
The
Sandy Community Action Center at 38982 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy, is the food pantry
for residents from Boring to Government Camp. The Center provides emergency
food assistance to those in need. The pantry is open for income-eligible people
from 10am-4pm Wed & Fri. Community Basket program third Thurs 9am until
food is gone. Proof that you reside in the Oregon Trail School District is
required. Info: www.sandyactioncenter.org, 503-668-4746.
If
you're a veteran and need information regarding VA benefits, counseling,
healthcare, home loans, etc. call 503-650-5631 or e-mail
veterans@co.clackamas.or.us. | 
