Featured Events in Oregon City in April 2025 (August Updated)

When: 1-Day workshop. Lunch is provided. Friday, April 11th 8:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Location: Environmental Learning Center at Clackamas Community College, Oregon City Campus Professional Credit: Clackamas Community College, 0.7 CEU (7.0 PDH); OLCB, 7.0 CEH; Award of Completion will be provided. Workshop Description: This workshop will cover the basic principles of tree preservation for numerous professions involved in property development and construction projects (e.g. tree care workers, engineers, architects, planners, real estate developers, and sitework construction trades). A multi-disciplinary approach is emphasized, because careful coordination throughout all phases of construction helps to ensure the successful preservation of existing trees. Consulting arborist Ryan Gilpin and municipal urban forester Jennifer Killian will share the process laid out in the newest edition of "Managing Trees During Site Development and Construction Best Management Practices". They will review real-world project examples, and participants will practice being consulting arborists and municipal plan reviews. Instructors: Ryan Gilpin is the principal consultant at Nidus Consulting in Portland. He specializes in tree and construction projects, completing hundreds of projects and training several consulting arborists along the way. He is chair of the Tree Care for Birds Committee. He is co-author of two Best Management Practices: "WCISA’s Tree Care for Birds" and "ISA’s Managing Trees During Construction BMPs". Jennifer Killian (she/her) is Assistant Professor of Practice in Urban Forestry at Oregon State University. In her home state of Wisconsin, Jennifer’s interest in municipal forestry was sparked while working for the state Department of Agriculture’s Emerald Ash Borer team, which discovered the beetle for the first time in 2008. She is an ISA Certified Arborist, Qualified Tree Risk Assessor and certified in Wildfire Risk Reduction. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys being a semi-professional cake baker, triathlete, heart attack survivor, and her favorite role, new mom. Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this workshop students should be able to: Communicate the importance of trees and the benefits of preserving trees during construction. Identify and implement regional tree protection codes. Outline strategies for protecting trees in each phase of development. Follow best management practices to collect necessary tree data during the planning phase for the development of a tree preservation plan. Articulate why a collaborative approach is required to protect existing trees from damage during construction. Major Topics: Explore new research about the ecosystem benefits of trees as a keystone factor for retention during construction projects. Discuss the most recent: International Society of Arboriculture Best Management Practices: Managing Trees during Site development and Construction 3rd Edition Tree protection during each phase of development Important details of local ordinances Which trees should we focus on preserving Are trees likely to survive planned construction? Creative solutions to protecting trees during construction Ticket Options: Standard - $250 Student/AmeriCorps - $125 If registering after April 8 th , we will make every effort to provide lunch, but it may not be possible. Reduced Pricing: We have a limited amount of funds available that can reduce the cost of your registration by 30% for those eligible. These dollars are for those with limited resources. If you are interested in applying, please select the "Apply for Reduced Pricing" ticket and we will follow up with you. Refund Policy: Cancellations are allowed up to 1-day prior to the start of class, however, refund amounts vary based on when you notify us of your cancellation. >14 days prior to event: Full refund, excluding Eventbrite fees 1-14 days prior to event: 50% refund, excluding Eventbrite fees Please contact bethany.wray@clackamas.edu if the cancellation is due to illness or family emergency. We will work with you on a case by case basis, and may be able to apply your registration fee toward a future workshop. Information Source: Environmental Learning Center | eventbrite

Join me for a sound bath journey dedicated to you - your wellness, your calmness, your relaxation, and your spirit. The calming sound waves and vibrations of carefully chosen instruments will gently wash over you and through you, creating a harmonious space for deep relaxation and rejuvenation. This springtime sound bath is an immersive experience designed to calm your mind and body, and rejuvenate your spirit, awakening the energy of vitality and balance within you. Chinese Chau gong: this wonderful instrument produces a wide range of frequencies that can aid in calming, centering, and grounding. Tibetan bowls: promote relaxation, can reduce stress and anxiety, and increase focus that can lead to a deeper meditative state. 432 hz singing crystal bowls: soothing calmness with vibrations that can promote relaxation and reduce tension in your body, inviting a deeper sense of calmness. swinging meditation chime: helps to reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and help settle the mind and calm racing thoughts. ocarina drone flute: beautiful flute with natural, haunting sounds to promote stress reduction and relaxation. crystal pyramid: invites focus, balancing of your mind, body, and spirit, and a deep connection to self. Reservations are required! Your comfort enhances your experience! You will be laying on the floor, so please bring with you items to aid in your comfort! Camping mattress, sleeping bag, padded mat, blanket, pillow, water. Dress in comfortable clothing. There are blankets and bolsters available for use at the studio on a first come, first serve basis. Please reach out if you have any questions at all! Information Source: Gabrielle Urbani | eventbrite

Registration and dinner/social time starts at 5:30pm Short business meeting at 6:15pm followed by lecture presentation. Information Source: Fred Bremner, DMD | eventbrite

When: Day 1: April 24th | 8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (6.5-hour Lecture (class) with 30 min. lunch) Day 2: April 25th | 8 a.m. -4:00 p.m. (7.5-hour Field Practicum with 30 min. lunch) *Rain Date : April 28th, 2025 (Mon.) In the event of adverse weather, the rain date of April 28th will be used to make up for the practicum portion of the class. Please block off Monday, April 28th in your calendar in case rescheduling is necessary. Locations: Lecture: Lakeside Hall at Environmental Learning Center, Clackamas Community College, Oregon City Campus, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, OR 97045 Field Practicum: Full-day field trip sites: Timber Park: 30878 NW Evergreen Way, Estacada. Sandy Fish Hatchery – Cedar Creek Screw Trap (39800 SE Fish Hatchery Rd, Sandy) Field sampling location (TBD) Professional Credit: Clackamas Community College, 1.4 CEU (14 PDH), Award of Completion will be provided. Workshop Description: 2-Day lecture/field experience This hands-on workshop is designed to improve the ability of field staff to identify local species of fish, and to use the resulting data for assessment of waterway health. Participants will learn to identify species commonly encountered in this region, practice using various sampling gear and techniques, and determine best approaches to analyzing the data. Day 2 of class will be spent in the field collecting and identifying fish in a local waterway. Lunch is provided for the Day 1. Please pack a lunch for the field day. Format: April 24th (day one), will be held at the ELC, and includes a sampling gear overview and prep for the next day. Day two is a full-day field trip to a PGE facility and/or juvenile salmon screw trap. In the afternoon we will head to an off-site location to practice collection & identification using electroshocking and/or seining (for warm water species). Specific locations will be determined closer to the workshop date. Instructors: John Cox | Hydro Program Biologist, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Clackamas Kevin Stertz | Assistant District Fish Biologist, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Clackamas Buddy Phibbs | Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) Biologist, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Clackamas District Tickets: Lecture + Field Practicum: Standard $375, Student/AmeriCorps $185 Reduced Pricing: Thanks to sponsorship support, we have a limited amount of funds available that can reduce the cost of your registration by 30% for those eligible. These dollars are for those with limited resources. If you are interested in applying, please select the "Apply for Reduced Pricing" ticket and we will follow up with you. Learning Outcomes : Upon completion of this workshop, students should be able to: Accurately identify about 45 local fish species by using key morphological characteristics. Use standard techniques and equipment to properly collect, identify & count specimens. Explain how the goal might influence the approach to sampling fish populations in local waterways. Major Topics : Why do this anyway How goal influences approach Identifying features of key genera/species Sampling gear/techniques (snorkeling, in-place traps, seining, electrofishing, nets, spawning surveys) Collection methods (passive & active) Approaches to data analysis Field Practicum Refund Policy: Cancellations are allowed up to 1-day prior to the start of class, however, refund amounts vary based on when you notify us of your cancellation. >14 days prior to event: Full refund, excluding Eventbrite fees • 1-14 days prior to event: 50% refund, excluding Eventbrite fees Please contact bethany.wray@clackamas.edu if the cancellation is due to illness or family emergency. We will work with you on a case by case basis, and may be able to apply your registration fee toward a future workshop. Information Source: Environmental Learning Center | eventbrite

Rules: Weigh-In Starts At 9:00 AM Competition Starts At 10:00 AM Competition Ends Before 5:00 PM Each registered athlete will weigh in upon arrival. The Grip Games will begin with the farmer-carry, and the weight will increase “rising bar” style until there is only 1 athlete remaining. All athletes will complete their bonus game attempt as they are eliminated from the first game. There will be a roughly 10 minute intermission and then the same process will be used to for the second game which is the pinch-hold, and then the third game which is the dead-lift. Grip Games will conclude when there is only 1 athlete remaining in the 3rd game. Final scores will be calculated as a ratio of your weight, to the highest amount of weight reached in each of the games (Ex. If you weigh 200 lbs and you carry/hold/lift 150 lbs, your ratio is 0.75). SPECTATORS ARE ENCOURAGED! Weight Classes (Pounds): Sign up for the weight class you wish to compete in. Must come in under the cutoff weight on the day of competition or you will be moved to the correct weight class. Youth Division (Ages 7 through 12) Female Division (Less Than 165) Female Athena (Greater Than 165) Male Division (Less Than 220) Male Clydesdale (Greater Than 220) Non-Binary Division (No Weight Class) Age Limit: Grip Games, is for ages 7+ with parental consent. Prizes: At the end of each Game the following prizes will be awarded: Farmer Carry Trophy (Male With Overall Heaviest Farmer Carry) Pinch Hold Trophy (Female With Overall Heaviest Pinch Hold) Dead Lift Trophy (Non-Binary With Overall Heaviest Deadlift) At the end of All 3 Games the following prizes will be awarded: Female Division Prize Pot (Currently @ $0) Female Athena Prize Pot (Currently @ $0) Male Division Prize Pot (Currently @ $0) Male Clydesdale Prize Pot (Currently @ $0) Non-Binary Prize Pot (Currently @ $0) All Event Details Including Rules For Each Of The Games Are Posted Here; corefitnesspdx.com/gripgames Information Source: Core Events | eventbrite

Led by experienced instructors with a deep understanding of firearms and self-defense, our class covers essential topics such as firearm safety, proper handling techniques, situational awareness, and the legal aspects of carrying a concealed weapon. We ensure that you gain a thorough understanding of your rights, responsibilities, and the legal limitations that come with concealed carry. Information Source: Blackstone Gun Safety | eventbrite