Oregon April Events
Women's Work Art Exhibit
April 1-2, 2008 -- West Linn
Prints from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his Family
Foundation. Event Hours: Preview Reception: Sunday, Feb. 24, 3-5
p.m. Marylhurst University, 17600 Pacific Highway, West Linn,
503-636-8141
SALEM SALON
April 1-6, 2008-- Salem
Join
Salem Art
Association in celebrating our vital creative
community in this annual exhibition of artwork by SAA Members
of all ages. Reception Feb. 29, 5-7 p.m. Free admission.
Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Bush Barn Art
Center, 600 Mission St. SE, Salem, OR 97302, (503) 581-2228
Keil's Extended Family Exhibit
April 1-13, 2008 -- Aurora
Exhibit of the Colony founder, Dr. Keil's family. Maybe you
are a descendent? Find out what brought these people here over
the Oregon Trail. Adults $6, seniors $5, students $2, under 6
are free. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m.
Old Aurora Colony
Museum, 15018 Second St. NE, PO Box 202, Aurora,
OR 97002, (503) 678-5754
Betty LaDuke: Prints
April 1-May 10, 2008 -- Salem
Small exhibition of prints and etching plates from Ashland
painter and printmaker Betty LaDuke, expressing the artist's
longtime interest in the people and cultures of Africa.$3 for
adults, $2 for seniors and students, free for children under
12, free for all on Tuesdays. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun.
1-5 p.m. Willamette University -
Hallie Ford
Museum of Art, 700 State St. Salem, OR 97301
(503) 370-6855
Unfolding Lives - Discovering Pioneers' Fates
April 1-September 30, 2008
At three historic Oregon City sites, visitors will learn about the
lives of nine emigrants before, during and after their journey on
the Oregon Trail. Sites: End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
(1726 Washington St.), Museum of the Oregon Territory (211 Tumwater
Dr.), Stevens-Crawford House (603 6th St.). Event Hours: Feb-June,
Tues-Sat. 11 a.m.-4p.m. Through Sept. Mon-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.
10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center,
1726 Washington St., Oregon City, 800-424-3002, 503-657-9336
PIR Auto
Swap Meet
April 3-6,
2008 -- Portland
Portland International Raceway. Hours: Thursday-Saturday
7am-5pm, Sunday 8am-1pm. Contact: PIR Swap Meet, 1940 N.
Victory Blvd, Portland, OR 97217, 503-307-5420 or
twobauers@msn.com
First Fridays -
Group Show
April 4, 2008 -- Estacada
Group show, local scenes, all media. Hours - 5-8pm. The Spiral
Gallery Artists Co-Operative, Estacada, phone: 503-630-7273
Portland Swap Meet
April 4-6,
2008 -- Portland
Portland Expo Center. Hours: Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday -
7am-5pm, Sunday 8am-1pm. Contact: Portland Swap Meet
Committee, P.O. Box 1395, Wilsonville, OR 97070-1395,
503-678-2100
Guide Dogs
for the Blind - Monthly Graduations
April 5, 2008 -- Boring
Open to the public. Attend a graduation ceremony and get
acquainted with this incredible program. But, bring a tissue,
because it's always a moving event! Commemorates the efforts
of students and their dogs over their past weeks in class.
Puppy raisers also get a chance to say goodbye to their
graduating dogs, while the graduating class members bid
farewell to return to their homes and families with new
partners by their sides. Free to the public, for larger
groups, please call for reservations. Event Hours: 1:30 p.m.
Guide Dogs for the Blind, 32901 SE Kelso Rd, Boring,
503-668-2100
Tree Farm Walks
April 6, 2008 -- Wilsonville
Join staff and volunteers for a fun and informative tour of
the Magness property. You'll learn the history of Magness,
some tree identification, as well as why sustainable forestry
is so important. No reservations are necessary. They go rain
or shine. Wear comfortable shoes and meet in the parking lot.
Every Sunday at 2 p.m. Magness Memorial Tree Farm, 31195 SW
Ladd Hill Rd, Wilsonville, phone: 503-625-7471
Jazz Jams
April 7, 2008 -- Oregon City
Some the area's most well-known and accomplished musicians
gather for weekly jam sessions on Mondays. Jams are in the
LeRoy Anderson Room, #119 of the Niemeyer Center at the
college and are free. For more information, call 503-657-6958
Ext. 2434. Event Hours: 7-10 p.m., every Monday. Clackamas
Community College, 19600 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City
Apres
Ski Wine Tasting
April 12, 2008 -- Government Camp
Meet your friends once a month at the Museum after a day of
skiing, taste a new wine and check out the new museum
exhibits. Event Hours: 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mt. Hood Cultural Center
& Museum, 88900 E. Hwy 26, Business Loop, Government Camp,
503-272-3301.
Sustainable Forestry Tours
April 12, 2008 -- Oregon City
140 acre woodland open to the public for self-guided
exploration, scheduled tours, and programs by arrangement. For
more information, call 503-632-2150. Event Hours: Scheduled
tours the 2nd Saturday of each month. Forest is open daylight
hours, seven days a week. Hopkins Demonstration Forest, 16750
S Brockway Road, Oregon City, 503-632-2150
Jazz Jams
April 14, 2008 -- Oregon City
Some the area's most well-known and accomplished musicians
gather for weekly jam sessions on Mondays. Jams are in the
LeRoy Anderson Room, #119 of the Niemeyer Center at the
college and are free. For more information, call 503-657-6958
Ext. 2434. Event Hours: 7-10 p.m., every Monday. Clackamas
Community College, 19600 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City
18th Pacific
Northwest Model CarFestival Show and Swap Meet
April 19, 2008 -- Portland
Gateway Elks Lodge, 711 NE 100th Avenue. Hours: 9am-4pm. Contact:
Scale Auto Builders, 136 Woodside Drive, Longview, WA 98632,
360-636-4780, david.beach@msn.com
9th Annual Earth Day Celebration
April 19, 2008 -- Silverton
Theme: Green Footprints. The Oregon Garden is going green! This
year’s focus is on methods and meanings for lessoning our impact on
the environment and natural resources, thereby “walking with green
footprints.” Because of our commitment to community service and
education, admission to The Garden and all Earth Day activities are
FREE!
Oregon Gardens.
Salsa Lessons at Cubanisimo Vineyards
April 19, 2008 -- Salem
$15 per person includes 1 hour salsa lesson and 1 glass of wine.
Third Saturday of every month. 5 p.m.
Cubanisimo Vineyards
Wine Tasting Room, 1754 Best Rd. NW, Salem, OR 97304, (503) 588-1763
Jazz Jams
April 21, 2008 -- Oregon City
Some the area's most well-known and accomplished musicians gather
for weekly jam sessions on Mondays. Jams are in the LeRoy Anderson
Room, #119 of the Niemeyer Center at the college and are free. For
more information, call 503-657-6958 Ext. 2434. Event Hours: 7-10
p.m., every Monday. Clackamas Community College, 19600 S Molalla
Ave, Oregon City
The Oregon Garden Brewfest
April 25-26, 2008 -- Silverton
Learn more about your favorite breweries while sampling their
handcrafted beers. All indoors and complemented by great food
and live music. $10 admission includes entrance to The Garden,
a commemorative mug and 4 script to purchase beer samples.
Fri 5-11pm, Sat 12-11pm
Oregon Gardens
50's Cruise
Reunion
April 26, 2008 -- Warrenton
Camp Rilea. Hours: 9am-3pm. Contact: Beach Barons Car Club & Lower
Columbia Classics, 503-861-2664
43rd Historic
Corvallis Swap Meet
April 27, 2008
-- Corvallis
Benton County Fairgrounds. Hours: 7am-3pm. Contact: Corvallis
Historic Auto Club, 541-754-8889 or 541-753-4351
4th Mt.
Pleasant School Cruise
April 27, 2008 -- Oregon City
Mt. Pleasant School. Hours: 1pm-5pm. Contact: Trick'n Racy Cars, Jim
503-557-1932,
woodyw@ccwebster.net
Jazz Jams
April 28, 2008 -- Oregon City
Some the area's most well-known and accomplished musicians gather
for weekly jam sessions on Mondays. Jams are in the LeRoy Anderson
Room, #119 of the Niemeyer Center at the college and are free. For
more information, call 503-657-6958 Ext. 2434. Event Hours: 7-10
p.m., every Monday. Clackamas Community College, 19600 S Molalla
Ave, Oregon City.
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