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We'll read graphic novels for early readers. Pick up a grab & go bag each month to participate! While supplies last, October-April. Ages 5-7.

October 2026: Pepper & Boo: A Cat Surprise by Charise Mericle Harper

November 2026: Pip & Pals: Otter Space by Jen de Oliveira

December 2026: Owly: The Way Home by Andy Runton

January 2027: Hello, Crabby! by Jonathan Fenske

February 2027: Mimi & the Cutie Catastrophe by Shauna J. Grant

March 2027: The Faraway Forest by Debbie Fong

April 2027: Shelby & Watts: A Mountain of a Problem by Ashlyn Anstee

We'll read books nominated for the Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award. Join us the 1st Tuesday of the month, 4-4:45pm, October-April, in the Community Room. Ages 7-9.

October 6, 2026: Welcome to Woofmore by Donna Gephart

November 3, 2026: Poetry Comics by Grant Snider

December 1, 2026: My Antarctica by G. Neri

January 5, 2027: Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat by Li Chen

February 2, 2027: Dragon on the Loose by Marty Chan

March 2, 2027: Murray the Knight by Adam Stower

April 6, 2027: Voting party!

To learn more about the Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award, visit https://ola.memberclicks.net/bccca-home.

The milestone of 1,000 blankets is being celebrated at the Samaritan Lodge in downtown Milwaukie. The gathering features light refreshments and cake, with opportunities to relax, make squares, pick up yarn to take home, or help lay out a blanket. Guests can also view the blanket that marks the 1,000 milestone.

All are welcome for this fun community run and walking group, held on the first Saturday of every month. This is a free community group, so anyone can join the runners or walkers at no cost. It's a great Milwaukie Running Club group. The sauna social after the run is offered at half price: just $14.50. Capacity is limited to the first 20 sign-ups, so you are encouraged to sign up in advance.

The light pace is great for beginners, and set by the group. If a few people want to go slower or faster, the group will split into different-paced pods. Simply show up just before 8 a.m., run or walk for about an hour, then enjoy sauna time together at half price afterward.

Soak up that steam and the cold contrast for muscle recovery, improved circulation and enhanced running performance. Meet rain or shine and always make sure everyone is feeling safe and supported. Keep up that momentum toward your 2026 goals with this guided route — run or walk.

Led by Portland native Justine @runwithms

Neighbors are invited to attend this meeting either in person at the Milwaukie Cafe & Bottle Shop or on Zoom.

Please Note: This meeting typically takes place on the 4th Monday of each month, but is being held in November on the 3rd Monday.

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Casual networking at 7:30AM with program starting at 8AM. We will be meeting in the Harmony West Community Room (Room 170/172) Growing the Chamber benefits all of us. Bring a potential new member and see Heather for your coffee gift card! Guests are always welcome to visit twice.

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First Saturday: Intro to photography. Get to know your camera with Q/A.

Second Saturday: YOUTH ONLY. Club is facilitated by teen staff this week.

Third Saturday: Art in photography. Try out new concepts, film, DIY hacks.

Fourth Saturday: Women & non-binary photographers only this week.

Fifth Saturday (if applicable): Photography Walk! Get out and take pics with a guided stroll around town.

Come jam with us in The Riff. House drums, bring breakables if you prefer. Some instruments and amps are available but it's preferred if you bring your own. Learn, teach, jam, improvise.... it's called The Riff intentionally. :)

Meet monthly to discuss books nominated for the Oregon Reader's Choice Award (ORCA), Upper Elementary Division. First Thursdays at 4:30pm in the Meeting Room, with snacks! Ages 9 & up.

October 1, 2026: Pocket Bear by Katherine Applegate

November 5, 2026: A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation by Pablo Cartaya

December 3, 2026: One Big Open Sky by Lesa Cline-Ransome

January 7, 2027: Dream On by Shannon Hale AND Xolo by Donna Barba Higuera

February 4, 2027: The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey Hartman

March 4, 2027: Benny on the Case by Wesley King

April 1, 2027: The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon by Grace Lin AND VOTING! Vote for your favorite book from this list to help choose the 2027 ORCA winner!

To learn more about the award, visit https://sites.google.com/oasl.olaweb.org/orca

Early readers can dive into graphic novels with a book group created for ages 5 to 7. To participate, pick up a monthly grab and go bag while supplies last. Featured picks include Pepper & Boo: A Cat Surprise by Charise Mericle Harper, Pip & Pals: Otter Space by Jen de Oliveira, Owly: The Way Home by Andy Runton, Hello, Crabby! by Jonathan Fenske, Mimi & the Cutie Catastrophe by Shauna J. Grant, The Faraway Forest by Debbie Fong, and Shelby & Watts: A Mountain of a Problem by Ashlyn Anstee.

Neighbors are invited to attend this meeting either in person at the Milwaukie Grange or virtually using Zoom.

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Neighbors may attend this meeting either in person at City Hall or on Zoom. To join on Zoom, please send an email prior to the meeting to Debbie Liptan (Co-Chair) at [email protected].

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Braver Angeles is a national movement staffed by volunteers at the local level. The driving mission of this movement is to bring people together to bridge the partisan divide while strengthening our democratic republic. It envisions an America with respectful embrace of political disagreements, where civic friendship flourishes, and competing perspectives strengthen us.

Conversations in these gatherings value respect, humility, honesty, and responsibility. The goal is not to change people’s views of issues, but to change their views of each other. Volunteers hope these conversations help to overcome the various division (rural/urban, liberal/ conservative, red/blue) in Clackamas County to build stronger community.

Hosted by: Clackamas County Braver Angels members. For more information, contact Michael Balter, Ambassador, [email protected]

Build with LEGO! Expert Molly will provide a creative challenge. Ages 5 & up.

No registration required, but capacity is limited to the first 50 attendees.

SF&F Book Club is led by Librarian Robert Lanxon on the second Saturday of each month at 3:30 pm in the Library Meeting/Conference Room.

This book club selects science fiction and fantasy books to read and discuss. The group is limited to 12 members and it is open to adults and mature teens. Interested people need to RSVP either by calling or emailing Robert Lanxon at [email protected] for more information.