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Listed are events happening in The Mountain area and surrounding communities. Public Meetings, Events & Things to Do, Support Groups, Clubs/Groups/Classes/Clinics, Senior Center Events, Recreation Providers, Visitor Information, Volunteer Opportunities, Bulletin Board, Music Line Up and The Dining Guide. Submit calendar items to peggy@mountaintimesoregon.com by the 22nd of the month.
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| EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO-
DAILY - Mt.
Hood Cultural Center & Museum, 88900 E Hwy 26 Business Loop, Government
Camp. Hours: 9am-5pm every day except Christmas & New Year. No admission,
but donations accepted. Exhibits interpret history of winter sports, early
exploration, settlement and natural history of Mt. Hood. Internet access/WiFi
available. Info: 503-272-3301, www.mthoodmuseum.org.
- Art
at the Hoodland Public Library, 24525 E Welches Rd., Welches. Visit the library
to see the beautiful quilts made by the local group, The Piecemakers! A
different quilt on exhibit each month. The Clackamas County Arts Alliance also
exhibits the works of local (county) artists. Exhibit changes quarterly.
- OMSI, 1945 SE Water Street, Portland. "The Discovery of King Tut." (Runs through
Jan 27, 2019). A once in a lifetime expedition into the history of ancient
Egypt to experience the treasures of Tutankhamen and his famous tomb chambers. Info: www.omsi.edu.
THURSDAYS - Open Mic hosted by Dillon Coran, 9pm, at The Skyway
Bar & Grill, 71545 E Hwy 26, ZigZag.
FRI/SAT/SUN - Timberline
Lodge tours Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 11am, 1pm & 2pm. Join a US Forest
Service Ranger for a 25-minute tour of historic Timberline Lodge. Explore the
rich history of the lodge and all it has to offer. Tours are free and available
to everyone. Donations not required but appreciated to ensure programs can be
continued. Meet at US Forest Service desk inside Timberline Lodge. Info:
503-622-2033, www.timberlinelodge.com.
THROUGH
DEC 2 - Wolf
Pack Theater presents "Proof," by David Auburn. Showtimes: Thurs-Sun,
8pm, Sun matinees at 2pm. Tickets: Gen. Admission $18, Students/Seniors $15.
Free Admission for law enforcement, firefighters and veterans (valid ID, 1
ticket per qualified guest). 39570 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy.
THROUGH
DEC 16 - Nutz N Boltz Theatre Company presents "The Best
Christmas Pageant Ever." 28861 Grange St., Boring. A good-hearted comedy appropriate for all
ages. Show times: Friday/Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 3pm. (Dec 2 performance at
2pm)
SATURDAY,
DEC 1 - 2 - Holiday
Studio Sale at Lindsoe Clayworks, 10am-5pm Sat/Sun, 69177 E Barlow Trail Rd.,
Welches. Functional and unique pottery. Info: 503-622-4376.
- Mt
Hood Artisan Market, (Sat 11-6pm, Sun 2-6pm), at Mt Hood Village (Evergreen
Room), 65000 Hwy 26, Welches. Local artists and vendors, handcrafted jewelry,
pottery, art and more.
SATURDAY, DEC 1 - Breakfast with Santa, 7am-12noon, Sandy Senior Ctr.,
38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, milk and
coffee. $5 adults, $3 children 12 and under. Pictures with Santa, $1. Raffle. A
fundraiser for the Sandy/Boring Meals-on-Wheels Program.
- Welches PTCO Annual Holiday Bazaar, 10am-6pm, at
Welches School, 24901 E Salmon River Rd., Welches. Food, crafts, Santa Claus,
craft and gift vendors, and more.
- Graduation
Ceremony at Guide Dogs for the Blind, 1:30pm, Oregon Campus, 32901 SE Kelso Rd,
Boring. Ceremonies commemorate the efforts of students and their dogs. Groups
welcome with reservation. Guests should bring tissues, this is a moving event
and one of the best ways to get acquainted with the program. Info:
503-668-2100.
- Mt Hood Lions Club Toy Drive and Dinner, 6pm Social
Hour, 7pm Dinner, at Mt Hood Lions Club building, Hwy 26 and Woodsey Way,
Welches. Advance Tickets $12, at Welches Mtn Hardware, Clackamas Co. Bank,
Barlow Trail Roadhouse, Mt Hood Roasters and any Lions Club Member. $15 at door.
Please bring an unwrapped toy. These will be wrapped and distributed to kids in
need on the mountain in time for Christmas.
SUNDAY,
DEC 2 - Visions
of the Past MBS, 2pm, Sandy Public Library (Community Rm), 38980 Proctor Blvd.,
Sandy,. Nancy Johanesen-Dressler will show her historical documentary about the
City of Sandy. Info: Susie Jenkins, sjenkins@ci.sandy.or.us.
- Christmas
Tree Lighting and caroling, starts at 4:45pm, Boring Station Trailhead Park,
Boring. Flashlight caroling, Santa, refreshments in the Grange Hall with a
craft activity. Please bring nonperishable food and/or present for the Fire
Dept Christmas Basket/Operation Santa program.
MONDAY, DEC 3 - Readers
Theatre in Gresham presented by Mt Hood Repertory, 7pm, Gresham Chapel &
Evening Event Center, 257 SE Roberts Ave., Gresham. Presenting "California
Suite," by Neil Simon, directed by Brian Saville Allard. A comedy. Admission: Adults $9, Students $4. Info: www.mthoodrep.com.
TUESDAY, DEC 4 - Mt
Hood Community College Planetarium Show, 6pm & 7:15pm, MHCC Planetarium Sky
Theater, 26000 SE Stark Street, Gresham. "Treasures of Orion and his
Neighbors." All shows presented under a realistic representation of the
night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images. Cost:
$5 & $2 for MHCC students and children 17 and under. The Sky Theater is
wheelchair accessible. Info: 503-491-8297.
FRIDAY,
DEC 7 - Bingo,
Sandy Grange Hall, 34705 SW Kelso Rd., Sandy (first & third Fridays). Doors
open 5:30pm. Hot meal served at 6pm. Cost $5 per person. Bingo at 7pm, 3 cards
for 12 games, $12. Info: 503-637-6608.
- Christmas
Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6-8pm (tree lighting at 7pm), Centennial Plaza, Sandy.
Cocoa, treats, caroling and more.
- Library Coffee House, 6pm, 38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy (first Fri each month), featuring Mary Flowers. Always a fun, family
event. Music, coffee and dessert. Info: 503-668-5537.
- Mt
Hood Community College Planetarium Show, 6pm & 7:15pm, MHCC Planetarium Sky
Theater, 26000 SE Stark Street, Gresham. ""Treasures of Orion and his
Neighbors." All shows presented
under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest
galactic, stellar and planetary images. Cost: $5 & $2 for MHCC students and
children 17 and under. The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible. Info:
503-491-8297.
- Living Nativity, 6:30-9pm, Church on the Mountain,
68211 Hwy 26, Welches. Cast in period costume. Family friendly. Worship, live
music, caroling, live animals, refreshments. Crafts for the kids. Free event.
SATURDAY, DEC 8 - Clackamas Repertory Theatre presents "Wing It
for Kids." 10:30am, Osterman Theatre in the Niemeyer Ctr, at CCC campus,
19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City. Fun shows for children ages 2-10 years old.
Tickets $5 at door, cash or check only. www.clackamasrep.org.
- Meet a Scientist at OMSI, 1-4pm, OMSI, 1945 SE Water Street, Portland. Features local scientists who share
their research and knowledge with you through hands-on activities and
conversation. Info: www.omsi.edu.
- Living Nativity, 4-7pm, Church on the Mountain, 68211
Hwy 26, Welches. Cast in period costume. Family friendly. Worship, live music,
caroling, live animals, refreshments. Crafts for the kids. Free event.
SUNDAY, DEC 9 - Adventures in Nepal: Armchair Travel Program, 2pm,
Sandy Public Library (Community Rm), 38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. Susie Jenkins
will share her travel adventures in the beautiful country of Nepal. Info:
sjenkins@ci.sandy.or.us.
FRIDAY,
DEC 14 - Christmas
Tree Lighting, 6pm, Timberline Lodge, in the main lobby. Help decorate the 30'
tall evergreen tree and sing carols. www.timberlinelodge.com.
SATURDAY,
DEC 15 - Clackamas Repertory Theatre presents "Wing It
for Kids." 10:30am, Osterman Theatre in the Niemeyer Ctr, at CCC campus,
19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City. Fun shows for children ages 2-10 years old.
Tickets $5 at door, cash or check only. www.clackamasrep.org.
- Santa
Claus and Frosty at Skibowl, 11:30am-2pm. Head to the Snow Tube & Adventure
Park at Skibowl East and join in the festivities. Photo ops and treats for the
kids inside the Multorpor Lodge. www.skibowl.com.
- Graduation
Ceremony at Guide Dogs for the Blind, 1:30pm, Oregon Campus, 32901 SE Kelso Rd,
Boring. Ceremonies commemorate the efforts of students and their dogs. Groups
welcome with reservation. Guests should bring tissues, this is a moving event
and one of the best ways to get acquainted with the program. Info:
503-668-2100.
- Government
Camp Christmas Tree Lighting, 6pm, Government Camp. Sing along to classic
Christmas carols, have complimentary hot cocoa and donuts provided by
Huckleberry Inn. Special appearance by Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman as
they arrive on the fire engine. Holiday fireworks at Skibowl East starting at
8:30pm.
SUNDAY,
DEC 16 - Breakfast
with Santa, 9am-11am, Mt Hood Oregon Resort, 68010 E Fairway Ave, Welches.
Info:www.MtHood-Resort.com.
FRIDAY,
DEC 21 - Bingo,
Sandy Grange Hall, 34705 SW Kelso Rd., Sandy (first & third Fridays). Doors
open 5:30pm. Hot meal served at 6pm. Cost $5 per person. Bingo at 7pm, 3 cards
for 12 games, $12. Info: 503-637-6608.
- SATURDAY,
DEC 22
- Santa
Claus and Frosty at Skibowl, 11:30am-2pm. Head to the Snow Tube & Adventure
Park at Skibowl East and join in the festivities. Photo ops and treats for the
kids inside the Multorpor Lodge. www.skibowl.com.
SATURDAY,
DEC 29 - Mt.
Hood Cultural Center and Museum's Social History Happy Hour (last Sat each
month). 7pm. 88900 Government Camp Loop, Govt. Camp. Info: 503-272-3301.
SUNDAY,
DEC 30 - Breakfast
at the Sandy Grange, 8-11am (last Sun of every month). 34705 SW Kelso Rd.,
Sandy. Ham, pancakes, eggs cooked to order, juice and coffee. Cost $4. Info:
503-637-6608.
MONDAY,
DEC 31 - Free
food market, 9-10am (last Mon each month) at the parking lot behind Hoodland
Senior Ctr., 65000 Hwy 26, Welches. Open to any person in need. Bring your own
bags. No ID, name or address needed. Info: hoodlandlutheranchurch@gmail.com.
- New
Year's Eve Celebration at Timberline Lodge. Night skiing begins at 4pm and
continues until midnight. Fireworks at 10pm. Info: www.timberlinelodge.com.
- New
Year's Eve at Mt Hood Skibowl. The celebration kicks off at 10:30pm with a DJ
and Beer Garden in the base area of Skibowl's west side. Traditional torchlight
parade down the Lower Bowl. Fireworks, cosmic tubing at Skibowl East, winter
games, multiple beer gardens and a dance party. Info: www.skibowl.com.
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| PUBLIC MEETINGS-
TUESDAYS,
ONGOING - Sandy
Toastmasters weekly meetings, (Lower Rec Room), 6:15-7:30pm, 39495 Cascadia
Village Dr., Sandy. Sandy Toastmasters provides a mutually supportive and
positive learning environment to develop communication and leadership skills.
All that and fun at the same time! Info: Steven Winkler, 503-668-3607,
stevesandy9@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAYS,
ONGOING - Sandy
Area Chamber of Commerce’s Good Morning Sandy, various locations, 7:30am. Info:
503-668-4006, www.sandyoregonchamber.org.
MONDAY,
DEC 3 - Sandy
City Council Meeting, 7pm, (first & third Mon each month), Council
Chambers, 39250 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. Info: 503-668-5533.
TUESDAY,
DEC 4 - Mount
Hood Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting, 8am, (first Tues each month), at
the Mt Hood RV Resort, 65000 Hwy 26, Welches. Info: www.mthoodchamber.com, or
e-mail mthoodareachamber@gmail.com.
- Boring
CPO Meeting, 7pm (first Tues each month), Boring Fire Station, 28655 SE Hwy
212, Boring.
TUESDAY,
DEC 11 - Hoodland
Fire District Board of Directors, 7pm, (second Tues each month), Hoodland Fire
District, 69634 E Hwy 26, Welches. Info: 503-622-3256, www.hoodlandfire.com.
WEDNESDAY,
DEC 12 - Mt.
Hood Lions Club monthly business meeting, 6:30pm (second Wed each month), at
their building on the corner of E Hwy 26 and E Woodsey Way, Welches. Info:
503-622-4223.
MONDAY,
DEC 17 - Sandy
City Council Meeting, 7pm, (first & third Mon each month), Council
Chambers, 39250 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. Info: 503-668-5533.
TUESDAY,
DEC 18 - Disability
Services Advisory Council of Clackamas County (third Tues each month)
1:30-3:30pm, at Aging & Disability Office, 221 Molalla Ave., Ste 104,
Oregon City. Promoting education and advocacy
on state and local issues that impact the physically disabled community, their
families and caregivers. Meetings are held in an accessible space. Clackamas
Co. residents invited to attend. Info: Bruce, 503-663-5452 or 503-298-3045,
www.dsac-cc.org.
- Committee
for Citizen Involvement (CCI) of Clackamas County, 7-9pm, (third Tues each
month) Public Services Building, 2051 Kaen Rd., Oregon City. A process-oriented
committee, providing resources and opportunities for citizens to participate
effectively in Clackamas County's land use planning and decision making
process. Info: 503-655-8552.
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| MUSIC-
Friday,
Nov 30 - Karaoke,
9pm, The Whistle Stop
- Band
of Comerados (acoustic jams), 9pm, Skyway
Saturday,
Dec 1 - Karaoke,
9pm, The Whistle Stop
- Alder
Street (folk rock), 9pm, Skyway
Sunday,
Dec 2 - Deja2
(acoustic folk/rock), 7-9pm, Skyway
Monday,
Dec 3 - Fingers
& Chilly (folk rock jam), 7pm, Skyway
Thursday,
Dec 6 - Open
Mic hosted by Dillon Coran, 9pm, Skyway
Friday,
Dec 7 - Jon
Tullis, 5-7pm, Rams Head Bar, Timberline
- Library
Coffee House, Mary Flowers, 6pm, Sandy Library
- Karaoke,
9pm, The Whistle Stop
- Yak
Attack (electro-funk), 9pm, Skyway
Saturday,
Dec 8 - Karaoke,
9pm, The Whistle Stop
- Green
Neck Daredevils (bluegrass), 9pm, Skyway
Sunday,
Dec 9 - Well
Rounded Edges (twisted folk rock), Time TBA, Skyway
Monday,
Dec 10 - Fingers
& Chilly (folk rock jam), 7pm, Skyway
Thursday,
Dec 13 - Open
Mic hosted by Dillon Coran, 9pm, Skyway
Friday,
Dec 14 - Jon
Tullis, 5-7pm, Rams Head Bar, Timberline
- Karaoke,
9pm, The Whistle Stop
- Cascade
Crescendo (Jamgrass), 9pm, Skyway
Saturday,
Dec 15 - Eric
Kallio, 5-7pm, Rams Head Bar, Timberline
- Karaoke,
9pm, The Whistle Stop
- Jon
Koonce & The Gas Hogs (alt-country) 9pm, Skyway
Sunday,
Dec 16 - Johnny
Burgin Duo (Blues), 7pm, Skyway
Monday,
Dec 17 - Fingers
& Chilly (folk rock jam), 7pm, Skyway
Thursday,
Dec 20 - Open
Mic hosted by Dillon Coran, 9pm, Skyway
Friday,
Dec 21 - Gayle
Ritt, 5-7pm, Rams Head Bar, Timberline
- Karaoke,
9pm, The Whistle Stop
- Steelhead
Stalkers (jazz), 9pm, Skyway
Saturday,
Dec 22 - Ed
Desmarteau, 5-7pm, Rams Head Bar, Timberline
- Karaoke,
9pm, The Whistle Stop
- Wil
Kinky (soulful blues), 9pm, Skyway
Sunday,
Dec 23
Monday,
Dec 24 - Fingers
& Chilly (folk rock jam), 7pm, Skyway
Thursday,
Dec 27 - Open
Mic hosted by Dillon Coran, 9pm, Skyway
Friday,
Dec 28 - Karaoke,
9pm, The Whistle Stop
- Bob
Shoemaker & The Vaporizers (delta blues), 9pm, Skyway
Saturday,
Dec 29 - Melodie
Ayres, 5-7pm, Rams Head Bar, Timberline
- Karaoke,
9pm, The Whistle Stop
- JoyTribe
(fun-soul), 9pm, Skyway
Sunday,
Dec 30 - Billy
D (blues) 7pm, Skyway
Monday,
Dec 31 - NYE
Party-Sportin' Lifers (Jive Swing), 9:30pm, Skyway
Music Venues
Rams Head Bar, Timberline
Lodge, Timberline. timberlinelodge.com
Sandy
Library, 38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy - ci.sandy.or.us
The
Skyway Bar & Grill, 71545 E Hwy 26, Zigzag, 503.622.3775.
skywaybarandgrill.com
The
Whistle Stop, E Hwy 26, Brightwood, 503.622.3400 |
| DINING-
AL
FORNO FERRUZZA, 72385 Hwy 26, Rhododendron. 503-622-1212. Wood fired pizza, Sicilian pasta. Dine in, carry out, delivery.
Full Bar. Open 7 days/week. BRIGHTWOOD TAVERN, Brightwood Bridge Rd. 503-622-1568.
Burgers, chicken, soups. Lunch specials Mon - Fri. Full menu every night. Happy Hour daily 3:30-6:30 pm. Pool Tourneys.
COFFEE BREWSTERS, Hoodland Shopping Ctr., 503-622-3396. Espresso,
Scones, Bagels, Sandwiches, Snacks. Free Wi-Fi. Monthly Coffee Special.
DRAGONFLY CAFÉ & BAKERY, Mt Hood Village Resort.
503-622-2400. Home-baked breads, pastries. Dine In/Take Out/Catering/Cocktails. Fri &
Sat Prime Rib/Seafood. DRAGONFLY BAKERY (New), at 24525 E Welches Rd., Welches
EL BURRO LOCO, 67149 Hwy 26, Welches. 503-622-6780. Lunch,
Dinner, Mexican favorites, Take out available. Margaritas. Cantina. Patio.
IVY BEAR FAMILY PIZZERIA, 54735 E Hwy 26, Sandy.
503-208-9111. Fresh made pizza, calzones, pasta, wings, salads, homemade
dressings, ice cream floats. Wine/Beer/Soda.
MOGUL MOUNTAIN PIZZA, Hoodland Park Plaza, Welches.
503-622-4323. Pizza. Dine In, Take Out and Delivery available.
MT HOOD BREWING CO, 87304 E Gov’t. Camp Loop, Gov’t Camp.
503-272-3172. Entrees, sand-wiches, pizzas. Handcrafted beers. Happy Hour daily
4-6 pm. Family friendly. Dog friendly deck.
MT. HOOD OREGON RESORT, Welches. 503-622-2214. Altitude:
B’fast/Lunch/Dinner. Happy Hour & specials. mallards café & pub B’fast
at 7am. Lunch/Dinner menu 11am.
SKYWAY BAR & GRILL, 71545 Hwy 26, Zigzag.
503-622-3775. Dining, all ages til 10pm. Firepit. Handmade foods, famous mac’n
cheese. Live Music (see lineup).
THE RENDEZVOUS, 67149 Hwy 26. Welches, 503-622-6837.
Lunch & Dinner, fresh local seafood. Grill & Tap Room. Patio. Chef’s
Daily Specials. Wine Down Wed. Take
& Bake specials.
THE SHACK, 67350 Hwy 26. Welches. 503-622-3876. B’fast, Lunch & Dinner. Sports
Bar-Big Screen TVs. Taco Tues. Military & Vet Discounts. Free Pool Sun
& Mon. Patio.
TIMBERLINE LODGE, Timberline. 503-272-3267. Cascade
Dining Room - Fine Dining; Ram’s Head
Bar - Casual Dining w/stunning views; Blue Ox Bar - Casual Dining.
WHISTLE STOP, Hwy 26, Brightwood. 503-622-3440. Homemade
soups & breads. Breakfast until 2pm,
Moon’s famous Whistle Burger, Lunch & Dinner. Fri/Sat Karaoke at
9pm.
COFFEE/ESPRESSO/TEA/SMOOTHIES
COFFEE BREWSTERS, Hoodland Shopping Ctr., 503-622-3396. Espresso,
Scones, Bagels, Sandwiches, Snacks. Free Wi-Fi. Monthly Coffee Special.
MT HOOD ROASTERS, 73451 Hwy 26, Rhododendon (By DQ)
503-622-6574. Espresso, summer drink specials, outdoor seating, freshly roasted coffee
beans by the pound. 7 days a week, 8-5. |
| SENIOR CENTERS-
HOODLAND
SENIOR CTR-65000 E. Hwy 26, Welches. Info: 503-622.3331.
There
are many additional outings with the Hoodland Senior Center during December, including
shopping trips, King Tut's exhibition at OMSI, The Spaghetti Factory &
Christmas Ships, Bob's Red Mills, Trader Joes and New Seasons, and local
lunches out. Please check with the Senior Center for a full list of activities.
Bus
Drivers needed for shopping and day trips. Valid Class C Driver's License and
completion of two classes and a written test (at no cost to you) is
required. Can you help?
If
you are a senior and feel lonely or experiencing anxiety or depression, call
the Senior Loneliness Line, 503-200-1633, or visit SeniorLonelinessLine.org.
Ask
about Energy Assistance at the Senior Center.
DAILY - Blood
Pressure checks, 8am-5pm, at Hoodland Fire Dept. No appointment necessary.
MONDAYS - Better
Bones for Balance, 10-11am. Beginning class will improve fitness, strength and
balance. Dress in comfy clothing, sneakers/running shoes.
- Bible
Study, 1pm.
TUESDAYS - Tai
Chi Class, 10-11am.
- Knitting
with Valerie, 1pm. Plenty of knitting needles and yarn available or bring your
own.
WEDNESDAYS - Mountain
Motivators Weight Loss Club. Walk with the Motivators at 9am and then meet at 10am.
Emphasis on nutrition and exercise. Info: Donna 503-882-9246.
- Better
Bones for Balance, 10-11am. Beginning class will improve fitness, strength and
balance. Dress in comfy clothing, sneakers/running shoes.
THURSDAYS - Tai
Chi Class, 10-11am.
- Chi
Kung Class, 11:15-11:45am
- Pinochle
and cards, 1:30pm. Everyone is welcome to come and play.
WEDNESDAY,
DEC 5-7 - Oral
Hull Park Low Vision Seminar, Sandy. Living with Vision Loss. "Health and
Wellness." Info/Register: 503-668-6195.
TUESDAY,
DEC 11 - Board
Meeting, 10am at the Center. Everyone welcome to share ideas.
- Caregiver
Support Group, 2:30pm (second Tuesday each month). Info: Donna, 503-622-3226.
THURSDAY,
DEC 13-16 - Oral
Hull Park Low Vision Seminar, Sandy. Living with Vision Loss. "Winter
Holiday Event." Info/Register: 503-668-6195.
THURSDAY,
DEC 13 - Legal
Service-free one half hour consultation (for seniors 60 or older), provided by
a Sandy attorney. Call 503-668-5569 for appointment. At the Sandy Senior
Center.
SANDY
SENIOR CTR-38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. Info: 503-668-5569.
There
are many additional outings with the Sandy Senior Center during December,
including shopping trips, Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, Spaghetti Factory &
Christmas Ships, The Grotto "Christmas Festival of Lights," Victorian
Belle, hiking and lunches out. Please check with the Senior Center for a full
list of activities at ci.sandy.or.us.
The
Sandy Senior Center needs Volunteer Drivers. If you are able to help, please
contact the Senior Center for information.
MONDAYS - Silvertones
Music Group, 10am. New members welcome at all times.
- Oil
Painting, 1pm. Info: Anna Mae Lindsay, 503-668-4476.
- Pinochle,
1pm. Everyone welcome.
- Bridge,
6:30pm. Veteran players and newcomers welcome.
TUESDAYS - Pool
Table, 9-11am. Join a small group for a game of pool. Show up when you can.
- Functional
Fitness. 11am. Increase flexibility and strength. Chair support if needed.
- Tai
Chi, 1-2pm.
WEDNESDAYS - Silvertones
Music Group, 10am. New members welcome at all times.
- A
Change of Pace, 12:30-4:30pm. Appropriately structured activities for
individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia disorders. Cost: $12
for 4 hours.
- Cribbage
lessons & games, 1-3pm. All welcome.
THURSDAYS - Functional
Fitness, 11am. Increase flexibility and strength. Chair support if needed.
FRIDAYS - Pool
Table, 9-11am. Join a small group for a game of pool. Show up when you can.
- Tai
Chi, 1-2pm
TUESDAY,
DEC 4 - Blood
Pressure Clinic, 11am.
WEDNESDAY,
DEC 5
THURSDAY,
DEC 6 - Older
Driver Safety Awareness Presentation, 10am.
MONDAY,
DEC 10 - Birthday
Party, 11:45am-1pm, Come for lunch, have some birthday cake and enjoy music by
The Silvertones.
WEDNESDAY,
DEC 12 - Alzheimer's
Support Group, 1-2:30pm.
THURSDAY,
DEC 13 - Legal
Service-free (by appointment only) one half hour consultation (for seniors 60
or older), provided by a Sandy attorney, 9-noon. Call 503-668-5569 for appt.
TUESDAY,
DEC 18 - Blood
Pressure Clinic, 11am.
- Bingo,
12:45pm
WEDNESDAY,
DEC 19 - Holiday
Card & Gift Exchange Party, 12:30pm. Keep gifts under $10.
SATURDAY,
DEC 22 - Mountain
Jamboree, 7pm, Dining Room. Sing, play and dance. Bring a dessert to share.
Coffee provided.
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| SUPPORT GROUPS/SERVICES-
MONDAYS - The
Grief Support Group (sponsored by Mt Hood Hospice) meets 2-3:30pm each Monday,
Trinity Lutheran Church, 507 W Powell Blvd., Gresham. No charge, but
registration is required. For more information call Cindy Johnson,
503-668-5545.
- Estacada
Friendship Group-Alcoholics Anonymous, 7pm, St. Aloysius Community Hall, 297 N.
Broadway Street, Estacada.
- Sandy
Discovery Group-Alcoholics Anonymous, 7pm, Foursquare Church of Sandy, 39300
Dubarko Drive, Sandy.
TUESDAYS - Sandy
Courage to Change Alcoholics Anonymous (Ongoing recovery meeting), 2pm. Sandy
Actors Theatre, 17333 Meinig, Sandy.
- Sandy
Principles and Progress - Al Anon Family Group, 6-7pm, 38348 Pioneer Blvd.,
Sandy.
- Sandy Discovery Group-Alcoholics Anonymous (Sandy Women's meeting-closed meeting), 7-8:15pm,
Immanuel Church, Fellowship Hall, 39901 Pleasant Street, Sandy.
- Sandy
Tuesday Night-Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30-9pm, Sandy Community Ctr, 38348
Pioneer Blvd., Sandy.
WEDNESDAYS - Clackamas
Women's Services offers a free domestic violence support group, 11:30am-1pm,
(each Wed). A Safe Place, Family Justice Ctr. for Clackamas Co., 256 Warner
Milne Rd, Oregon City. If you would like support from healing in an abusive
relationship, join in this confidential group. Bring your lunch or snack if you
wish. Info: CWS Crisis and Support Line, 503-654-2288; A Safe Place,
503-655-8600.
- Courage
to Change Group-Alcoholics Anonymous, 12-1pm, Lutheran Church, 39901 Pleasant
St., (lower level), Sandy.
- Courage
to Change Group-Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30-6:30pm, Immanuel Church, Upstairs,
39901 Pleasant St., Sandy.
- Al-Anon,
6-7pm, St John in the Woods Catholic Church, 24905 Woodsey Way, Welches.
- Welches
Timberline Group-Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30-9pm, St. John in the Woods Church,
24905 Woodsey Way, Welches.
THURSDAYS - Welches
Timberline Group-Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30-7:30pm, St. John in the Woods
Church, 24905 Woodsey Way, Welches.
- Sandy
Discovery Group-Alcoholics Anonymous, 7-8pm, Foursquare Church of Sandy, 39300
Dubarko Drive, Sandy.
FRIDAYS - Welches
Timberline Group-Alcoholics Anonymous, Woodsey Way Women's AA - closed meeting.
6-7pm, St. John in the Woods Church, 24905 Woodsey Way, Welches.
- Estacada
Friendship Group-Alcoholics Anonymous, 7pm, St. Aloysius Community Hall, 297 N.
Broadway Street, Estacada.
- Sandy
Discovery Group-Alcoholics Anonymous, 7-8:15pm, Foursquare Church of Sandy,
39300 Dubarko Drive, Sandy.
SATURDAYS - Welches
Timberline Group-Alcoholics Anonymous, 5-6pm, St. John in the Woods Church, 24905
Woodsey Way, Welches.
SUNDAYS - Sandy
Discovery Group-Alcoholics Anonymous, 9-10:15am, Living Way Fellowship
Foursquare Church, 39300 Dubarko Road, Sandy.
- Grace
in Govy-Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30-7:30pm every Sunday at Mt Hood Cultural
Center & Museum, Government Camp.
- Welches
Timberline Group-Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30-9pm, St. John in the Woods Church, 24905
Woodsey Way, Welches.
SATURDAY,
DEC 1 - Mt
Hood Hospice's 23rd Annual Time of Remembering, 2-3:30pm, Sandy Baptist Church,
34435 SE Jarl Rd., Boring. Whether or not Mt Hood Hospice helped care for your
loved one, join in celebrations the lives of loved ones during the holiday
season. Music, reading of names, lighting of candles and a memorial service.
Info: Cindy, 503-668-5545.
SATURDAY,
DEC 15 - NAMI
Family Support Group, 9-10:30am, (third Sat each month) Immanuel Lutheran
Church, 39901 Pleasant Street, Sandy (behind police station). Please enter by
the back door. This is a family support group for loved ones of persons with a
mental illness. Info: Blythe Nordbye, 503-680-2849, blythenordbye@gmail.com.
MONDAY,
DEC 17 - Mt
Hood Hospice, Braving the Holidays. Grief Education/Support Group. 2-3:30pm,
Trinity Lutheran Church, 507 W Powell Blvd., Gresham. Register: Cindy,
503-668-5545.
THURSDAY,
DEC 20 - Veteran's
assistance, 9:30am-noon, Sandy VFW Hall, 38452 Proctor Blvd., Sandy (third
Thurs of month). Janice Tafoya, Veterans Service Officer for Clackamas County,
will assist veterans on a first-come, first-served basis. Or schedule an
appointment at Clackamas County Veterans Service Office, 1810 Red Soils Court,
Oregon City at 503-605-5631.
WEDNESDAY,
DEC 26 - Alzheimer’s
Support Group, 1-2:30pm, (fourth Wed each month), Trinity Lutheran Church, 507
W. Powell Blvd., Gresham. Info: Jeanette Vice, 503-666-4305.
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ONGOING - Sandy
School Based Health Center, Mon-Fri 7am-3pm for Oregon Trail School District
Students, grades K-12 at Sandy High School (east entrance) while school is in
session. Provides a range of medical services, including injury and illness
diagnosis and treatment, physicals, screenings, lab tests, immunizations and
more. Students and families are not billed for services - insurance is billed
when available. Info/Appt: 503-668-3483. Also open to everyone from 3pm-8pm
Mon-Fri. Call 503-655-8471 to schedule appt. www.clackamas.us/healthcenters.
TUESDAYS - Preschool Story Time and Me and My Playgroup, 10-11am,
Sandy Public Library, 38980
Proctor Blvd., Sandy.
- Book
a Librarian, 2-6pm, Hoodland Public Library, 24525 E Welches Rd., Welches. Make
an appointment or drop in for assistance from a reference librarian with
research, using library resources. Info: hoodlandlibrary@ci.sandy.or.us or
503-622-3460.
WEDNESDAYS - Community
Acupuncture with Stacey McCarthy, L. AC, 2-6pm. Call 503-754-9053 to sign up.
Info: www.stickwithstacey.com.
- Silent
meditation and discussion with Wy'East Zen Center, meeting at Celtic Spirit
Yoga, 38736 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. 6:30-8pm. Doors open at 5:45pm. The forms are
Soto Zen but all faith traditions are welcome. Beginner instruction is
available. Info: Emile Cartoun, 503-997-3193, emilie@wyeastzencenter.org.
THURSDAYS - Wee Ones Story Time, 10-11am,
Sandy Library, 38980
Proctor Blvd., Sandy. Appropriate for children 6
months to 3 years old. Info: Monica, msmith@ci.sandy.or.us.
- Weekly
Story Time, 10:30-11am, Hoodland Public Library, 24525 E Welches Rd., Welches.
Appropriate for children through preschool age. Info: Monica, msmith@ci.sandy.or.us.
- "Read
to the Dog," (Every other Thurs - Dec 13 & 27), 4-5pm, Sandy Public
Library, 38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. Kids learning to read can practice their
skills. Reading to a dog will help struggling kids gain confidence in a
no-stress, non-judgmental environment. Call 503-668-5537 to make an appointment
for your child.
- Youth Art Class, 4-5:30pm, Sandy Public
Library, 38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. In partnership with Wy'east Artisans
Guild. For 1st-6th graders. Preschooler activities available with a parent
present. Info: Monica, msmith@ci.sandy.or.us.
SATURDAYS - Saturday
Afternoon Kids' Club, 1-3pm, Hoodland Public Library, 24525 E. Welches Rd. (1st
Sat Art Club, 2nd Sat Lego Club, 4th Sat Lego Club), ages 6-12. Legos and art
supplied provided. Info: Dianne, ddowney@ci.sandy.or.us.
- Saturday
Afternoon Kids' Club, 2-4pm, Sandy Public Library, 38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy.
(1st Sat LEGO Club; 2nd Sat Movies; 3rd Sat LEGO Club; 4th Sat Makerspace),
ages 6-12. Info: Monica, msmith@ci.sandy.or.us.
MONDAY,
DEC 3 - Hoodland
Women's Club Meeting & Luncheon. 11:30am, at Mt Hood Oregon Resort (Trees
Room), 68010 Fairway Ave., Welches. All women welcome. Please bring an
unwrapped gift for a teen and a canned food item to donate to the Christmas
Basket program. Info: hoodlandwomensclub.org,
or Regina at rmlythgoe@msn.com, 503-622-3117.
- Men's
Book Club, 7-9pm, Sandy Library, 38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. "Beyond
Words: What animals think and feel," by Carl Safina. Info: Susie,
sjenkins@ci.sandy.or.us.
WEDNESDAY,
DEC 5 - Teen
Makerspace LED Holiday Cards, 2:30-4:30pm, Sandy Library, 38980 Proctor Blvd.,
Sandy. Make your own light up holiday cards for friends and family. Tools and
space provided, you bring the inspiration. You'll be amazed by what you can do.
Teens 12-17 welcome. Info: Rebecca Robinowitz, rrobinowitz@ci.sandy.or.us.
- Prime
Timers Dining Club for singles age 50 and up. Meeting at M&M Restaurant and
Lounge, 137 N Main Ave, Gresham, 503-665-2626. Come and start some new
friendships! (typically first Wed each month). Social Time 6pm, dinner at
6:30pm. Dinner is Dutch treat. Bring a White Elephant gift to share. Please
gift wrap, but no name. This is a surprise. Info: www.PrimeTimersDiningClub,
Pat, 503-936-5861.
THURSDAY,
DEC 6 - Sandy
Kiwanis, 6:30pm, (first & third Thurs) at Stephanie's Cafe, 39400 Pioneer
Blvd., Sandy. Order off the menu. Info: www.sandykiwanis.org, 503-819-0511.
MONDAY,
DEC 10 - Clackamas
County Master Gardeners, 7-8pm, Milwaukie Center, 5440 SE Kellog Creek Dr.,
Milwaukie. Speaker: David Porter, Executive Director. Topic: Leach Botanical
Garden Plants and History. Program is free and open to public. Info:
www.cmastergardeners.org.
WEDNESDAY,
DEC 12 - Mt
Hood Republican Women club business meeting and Christmas auction fund raiser,
11:30am., Gresham Elmer's Restaurant, 1590 NE Burnside Road, Gresham. All donated
items are welcome. Both men and women welcome to attend. Info: President
Clarice Moss, 503-658-5227, claricemoss@yahoo.com.
- Anime
Club, 2:30-4:30pm, Sandy Library, 38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. Teens 12-17, or
grades 6-12 welcome. Watch some anime, eat snacks, draw, craft, and iron perler
beads. Contact Rebecca Robinowitz, rrobinowitz@ci.sandy.or.us.
THURSDAY,
DEC 13 - Photography
Group, 7pm, Sandy Library, 38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. Lightroom with Aaron.
Learning Lightroom pointers from local photographer Aaron Breniman. Contact:
Thea Ellen, tellen@ci.sandy.or.us.
FRIDAY,
DEC 14 - Sandy
VFW Post 4273 Auxiliary Monthly Meeting, 6pm, (second Fri each month) at VFW
Hall, 38452 Proctor Blvd., Sandy.
MONDAY,
DEC 17 - Teen
Library Advisory Board meeting, 3-4pm, Sandy Public Library Community Room,
38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy (third Mon each month). Help the library plan
programs and events for other teens. Teens aged 12-17 welcome. Info: Rebecca,
rrobinowitz@ci.sandy.or.us.
WEDNESDAY,
DEC 19 - Makerspace,
2:30-4:30pm, Sandy Library, 38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. Tools and space
provided, you bring the inspiration. You'll be amazed by what you can do. Teens
12-17 welcome. Info: Rebecca Robinowitz, rrobinowitz@ci.sandy.or.us.
- Hoodland
Book Group, 6:30-8:30pm, Hoodland Public Library, 24525 E Welches Rd., Welches.
Discussing "Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of
the FBI," by David Grann. Info: Dianne Downey, ddowney@ci.sandy.or.us.
THURSDAY,
DEC 20 - Sandy
Kiwanis, 6:30pm, (first & third Thurs) at Order off the menu. Info:
www.sandykiwanis.org, 503-819-0511.
FRIDAY,
DEC 21 - Sandy
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4273 Meeting, 6pm, (third Fri each month), VFW
Hall, 38452 Proctor Blvd., Sandy.
WEDNESDAY,
DEC 26 - Anime
Club, 2:30-4:30pm, Sandy Library, 38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. Watch episodes of
anime, do an activity and eat a snack. Teens 12-17 welcome. Contact Rebecca,
rrobinowitz@ci.sandy.or.us.
- Mt
Hood Lions Club (fourth Weds each month), 6:30pm, Social Time, 7 pm, Dinner
meeting. At their building on the corner of E Hwy 26 and E Woodsey Way,
Welches. Info: 503-622-4223.
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RECREATION
PROVIDERS - Timberline
Lodge & Ski Area. Year-round skiing/snowboarding, lodge tours. Night skiing
4-9pm Fri/Sat and holidays. 503-622-7979, www.timberlinelodge.com.
- Mt.
Hood Skibowl. Tubing 10am-4pm Fri/Sat, Cosmic tubing Fri & Sat 5-11pm Sun
5-10pm. Info: www.skibowl.com or 503-222-2695.
- The
Fly Fishing Shop. Equipment, information, instruction. 503-622-4607, www.flyfishusa.com.
- Mount
Hood Oregon Resort, Welches. Golf, Croquet, Spa, Dining. 503-622-3101,
www.mthood-resort.com.
- Mt.
Hood Adventures. Concierge-type services for recreational activities in the
area. 88335 E. Government Camp Loop, Government Camp. 503-715-2175, 888-422-4776,
www.mthoodadventure.com.
- Mt.
Hood Village Resort. Fitness center/pool. 503-622-4011, www.mthoodvillage.com.
- Windells
Camp, 59550 E Hwy 26, Sandy. Indoor skate facility and BMX. info@windells.com
503 622-3736.
VISITOR
INFO - Mt.
Hood Cultural Center & Museum, 88900 E Hwy 26 Business Loop, Government
Camp. Open daily (except Christmas & New Year), 9am-5pm, 503-272-3301,
www.mthoodmuseum.org. Brochures, maps, guide books, passes, etc.
- Mt.
Hood Adventures, 88335 E. Government Camp Loop, Government Camp. Open daily, 9am-6pm
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. Open
Daily, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm (closed for lunch noon – 1 pm). 503-622-3191, Ext.
668, www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood.
- Sandy
Historical Society Museum, 39345 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. Open 7 days/wk. Mon-Sat
10-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm Free Admission. 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, 38979 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. Open Monday, Wednesday
& Friday, 10 - 4 pm (Tuesday and Thursday available to members by
appointment only) 503-668-4006.
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- Love
horses? Volunteer with Zeb's Wish Equine Sanctuary. For more info, call
503-341-1102, zebswish@gmail.com.
- The
Hoodland Senior Center needs Bus Drivers for shopping and summer day trips.
Valid Class C Driver's License and completion of two classes and a written test
(at no cost to you) is required. Can you
help? Info: 503-622.3331.
- 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.
- Consider
being a volunteer at the Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum, Government
Camp. Hours and days very flexible. Call the museum at 503-272-3301 or drop by
if interested.
- Guide
Dogs for the Blind, Sandy, has various volunteer opportunities. Info: www.guidedogs.com,
503-668-2100.
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- Holiday
Toy Drive at McKenzie Dental, 24540 E. Welches Rd., Welches. All unwrapped toys
are welcome. For older children and teens, warm socks, scarves, etc. Please
bring toys by December 14. All items go to Hoodland Christmas Basket Drive for
Kids. Thank you!
- Help
decorate the Giving Holiday tree at the Hoodland Public Library, 24525 E
Welches Rd., Welches, by bringing new or handmade hats, ear-warmers, mittens,
gloves, through Dec 12. All items will go to the Hoodland Christmas Basket
Drive.
- Help
decorate the Giving Holiday tree at the Sandy Public Library, 38980 Proctor
Blvd., Sandy, by bringing hats, scarves, gloves, personal items, etc. All items
will be donated to the Sandy Community Action Center.
- Clases
de Inglés Gratis, Póngase en contacto con Katie, kmurphy@ci.sandy.or.us. Free
English Classes offered at the Sandy Public Library. One to three participants
will be paired with a native-English speaking tutor. Info/Registration: Katie,
503-783-2583, kmurphy@ci.sandy.or.us.
- 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.
- 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 and 10am-1pm Sat. Proof that you reside in the
Oregon Trail School District is required. Food boxes through the community
Basket Program are available on the third Thursday of the month from 9am to
Noon. Info: www.sandyactioncenter.org, 503-668-4746.
- Hoodland
Library's community room available for use by groups. Reservation requirements.
Call for more information, 503-622-3460.
- Cultural
Pass Program offers free or discounted adventures at local venues. Available at
the Hoodland Library. Call for information as to available passes, 503-622-3460
or hoodlandlibrary@ci.sandy.or.us.
- Transit
tokens at the Sandy and Hoodland Libraries. Daily unlimited ride passes for SAM
and Mt Hood Express ($5); SAM/STAR 24 trip passes ($20); SAM/STAR monthly
passes ($30); SAM/STAR 5 individual ride tokens ($5). Info:
www.ci.sandy.or.us/fares.
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