Oregon City

Seed Cleaning & Seed Saving Demonstration and Workshop with Kay Everts

Learn how to use seed screens and a winnowing fan to clean a variety of seeds. Discover simple, effective seed-saving techniques and try them yourself at our hands-on seed cleaning station.

Bring seeds from your own garden, or clean some of ours! Now is a good time, between rain showers, to go through your garden and look for seed heads. Bring them indoors to dry, then bring them to the class to save the seeds! Take them home or donate them to the seed library!

Presented and funded by the Friends of the Oregon City Public Library.

Do you have a question for the library fairies? Drop off a letter during the month of November and they'll send you a response in the mail for National Letter Writing Day, December 7.

Samantha Swindler, a reporter with The Oregonian, will talk about the newspaper's history as it celebrates its 175th anniversary. The Oregonian was founded in 1850. It’s the oldest newspaper on the West Coast and one of Oregon’s oldest continuously operating businesses. The talk will include ties to Clackamas County, such as the race between Portland and Milwaukie to see who would get a newspaper first, and Oregonian editor Thomas Dryer’s infamous feuds with Asahel Bush, editor of the Oregon Statesman, originally founded in Oregon City.

Samantha Swindler joined The Oregonian in 2013 as editor of the weekly Forest Grove Leader suburban newspaper and has since been a columnist, video producer, editor and reporter for The Oregonian/OregonLive. Before moving to the Portland area, she was publisher of the Tillamook Headlight-Herald on the Oregon Coast, and served as editor of rural newspapers in Texas and Kentucky. In 2010, she received the Tom and Pat Gish Award for courage, integrity and tenacity in rural journalism following a series of reports on corruption within an East Kentucky sheriff’s department. She currently covers news and features from Oregon City and other parts of Clackamas County, where she also lives.

As autumn settles more deeply into the land, join a cozy evening at ChamBurn Farm in Oregon City, just 20 minutes south of Portland. Begin with a short tour of the beautifully designed farm, then warm up with hot cider and a seasonal snack provided by chef Jim of ChamBurn Farm.

Under a large covered outdoor patio complete with a fire burning in the fireplace, Angela of Breathe Yoga will open the evening's practice with a grounding, inviting you to settle into your body, connect with the earth beneath you, and arrive fully in the moment. Then, Gabrielle of Hearthsounds Sound Healing will guide you into a 75-minute immersive sound bath. Singing bowls, gong, chimes, and other instruments will surround you in layers of sound and vibration, blending with the natural sounds of the farm: the crackle of the fire, the rustling of the evening air, and the occasional call of an animal.

November invites one to slow down. The harvest has been gathered, the landscape is changing, and nature is gradually becoming quieter. This evening is an opportunity to follow that rhythm, settle into stillness, and simply receive.

An energetic birthday bash lands at The Wild Hare Saloon OC as Ira and The Half Moon salute Courtney, also known as Mrs. Ira, with a set of rock, country, and alt rock covers built for a lively night. Big 80s hair and acid wash jeans are encouraged to match the theme. Admission is free, and entry is limited to guests 21 and over.

Spooky season doesn’t end with Halloween! Join us for a ghost tour and investigation of the Stevens-Crawford House and a haunted history tour of the Ermatinger House. The Falls Distilling will also be joining us to serve up samples of their “spirits” and will have their gin products available to purchase. $45 More info and tickets at bit.ly/OCSaturdayNightSpirits

Wacheno Welcome Center Lobby and Front Desk (WC100) Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 9:30 – 11am Rob Findtner, Associate Director for Transfer Recruitment Tuesday, November 3, 2026 9:30-11 a.m. Oregon City Campus - Wacheno Welcome Center: Lobby Are you planning to transfer to PSU? Would you like more information about when you should think about applying? How to apply? What classes will be transferred? What classes can you still take at CCC? Meet with the PSU advisor, Regina Arellano. In-person at CCC and virtual options available.

Make a family outing of axe throwing in Oregon City. Kids ages 8 to 17 can throw at no cost when an adult purchases a throw. OC Taco is next door, so you can pick up tacos, bring them over, and relax between throws without heading anywhere else. Geared toward families, birthday gatherings, and laid back Sundays. Lanes can be reserved in advance, or you can walk in if space is available.

Learn the fundamentals of processing heritage breed pigs. Gain practical knowledge in humane slaughter techniques, scalding, scraping, evisceration and breaking down the carcass for further processing.

Important Note: Actual slaughter does not happen during any class time.

This class is for adults 21 and over only.

Industrial Technology Center Lower Lobby Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10am – 1pm Repair Fair hosted by Clackamas County and the CCC EET Program. Event is open to the public. Public is invited to bring small appliances and sewing projects. Volunteers will attempt to fix as many items as possible. More information can be found on the Clackamas County Event Page Contact [email protected]

As the autumn days grow shorter and colder, it's time to replace our iced tea and frappuccino glasses with mugs of coffee, tea, hot cider, and hot cocoa. What better way to protect our tables than with these embroidered, layered felt mug rugs, shaped like the lovely autumn leaves that will soon cloak the trees and carpet the ground in mounds of brilliant color? They come together very quickly, making them a perfect hostess gift or stocking stuffers. You can also stuff these embroidered leaves and turn them into ornaments. All supplies are provided.

Cousins Maine Lobster serves lobster rolls and other food from its truck at Pour Choices Taphouse. Orders can be placed at the truck window, with major credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay accepted. Mobile app ordering may also be available, and app users can earn loyalty points toward free food.

It's a battle of grit and wit among friends and family at CORNER14 on Trivia Tuesdays!

The Three Rivers Artist Gallery located at 455 Portland Ave in Gladstone regularly rotates our artists’ work. Come join us on Sunday November 8th from 2-4 and meet our November and December rotation artists. An eclectic selection of original paintings, sculpture, jewlery and so much more. Just in time for the Holidays to get that special someone a one-of-a-kind gift created by a local artist.

Join us at 5:00 in the Community Room with special guests from Sahaptin Stories to celebrate Indigenous traditions and culture with stories, activities, and a book giveaway. Limited capacity, pre-registration encouraged. 24 seats available for kids age 2-11.

Hosted by the VFW 1324 Auxiliary, this annual holiday bazaar features a broad variety of vendors and seasonal treasures. Admission is free at the door, and optional donations support local veterans, active duty service members, and their families. Browse laser cut creations, 3D art, crochet and sewn goods from apparel to home decor and practical kitchen items, along with jewelry, holiday decorations, baked treats, Tupperware, and other giftable finds. The kitchen will be serving breakfast and lunch, and Janie’s pies will be available.

Learn practical pressure canning for meat and poultry in a hands-on class that makes meal planning easier with shelf-stable options. Participants gain the science and skills to safely preserve low-acid foods using research-based methods. The class covers essential equipment and reliable recipe resources, and includes a take-home jar of canned chicken made during the class. Examples of what pressure canning can preserve include chicken, meat, broth, and seafood such as tuna and salmon. The fee is $30 per person, or $50 for two people sharing take-home resources.

Eurydice reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, not through Orpheus’s infamous pilgrimage to retrieve his bride, but through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters and plot twists, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.

Nov 12-22, 2026
Thur-Fri – 7:30pm
Sat-Sun 2:30pm
Friday,. Nov. 20 at 10am

Tickets can be purchased at www.clackamas.edu/theatre

Wacheno Welcome Center Mall Area Thursday, November 19, 2026, 12 – 1pm Join the Gender and Sexuality Alliance to honor and remember the trans individuals we lost to violence in the past year. We’ll be hosting a candle light vigil, followed by a small reception where folks can gather over snacks and be in community with one another. We hope you will join us.

Enjoy the powerful vocals from the dynamic Dallas Lee, lead singer of Eel Sallad. Contemplative songwriting and passionate instrumentals create a soulful high energy sound that you can't help but move to.

Join us to get the wiggles out before naptime with stories, songs, and lots of dancing. Limited capacity, pre-registration encouraged for each date. 18 seats available for babies age 0-24 months.

Join us on the 1st Monday of each month for our B.A.M. Movie Matinee. Bring your own snack and enjoy a movie with friends.

*Programs for our Disability Community*

• November: 7, 14, 21 (Harvest Market)
• Closed: November 28 (Thanksgiving weekend)
• December: 5, 12, 19 (Holiday Market)
• Closed: December 26 & January 2
• January: 9, 23
• February: 6, 20
• March: 6, 20
• April: 3, 17

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It wasn’t all unicorns and rainbows on the Oregon Trail. Historian John Jarvie leads a tour through the darker history (and comedy) of the iconic journey at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive and Visitor Center. Tickets include two drinks, either alcoholic or nonalcoholic. Participants must purchase tickets online before the event.

Enjoy a calm, private visit with Santa Thomas at the Portraits NW studio, created for families who want festive portraits without the long lines and crowded malls. Each session lasts 15 minutes and is designed to capture warm, holiday moments that feel personal and memorable. The fee of $250 includes a private, 15 minute visit with Santa Thomas, three finished Christmas portraits delivered as high resolution digital files, a special gift from Santa, and Christmas cookies. Children of all ages are welcome, and well behaved pets can be part of the photos. Only eight appointments are available, and all sessions are scheduled in advance. Every family receives their own dedicated time with Santa. The photographer provides gentle direction throughout to encourage natural interactions, then carefully selects and finishes the images after the session.

Wacheno Welcome Center Mall Area Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 11am – 1pm Thinking about where to transfer? Talk to university representatives about their pathways for future educators. Ready to jump into the workforce or take a part-time job? Connect with school districts, early learning centers, and substitute staffing agencies to explore local employment opportunities. Make sure to sign un upon arrival for a chance to receive a free tuition voucher (valid for a course of up to 4 credits). *Vouchers will be awarded by random lottery. Time of arrival will not impact your chance to win.

Take your skills to the next level and explore traditional curing techniques. Learn how to transform primal cuts into classic cured products such as prosciutto, bacon, lonza and coppa. Learn about dry curing, salting, seasoning and hanging protocols.

This class also covers important factors like temperature, humidity and timing. This course is for ages 21 and over only.

Take part in a casual trading card game night. Participation costs $5, and participants receive a prize pack. Booster packs are available for purchase by League Members after casual play, while supplies last.

Wacheno Welcome Center Mall Area Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:30am – 3pm Open to Public, students, and staffClub engagement activity to celebrate Veteran's dayFood will be available board games, cards, and switch games available

Sometimes, you have to be a little bit naughty!
Join Krayon Kids Musical Theatre Company for Matilda JR., the inspiring and hilarious story of an extraordinary girl with a brilliant mind, vivid imagination, and the courage to change her story.
With the help of the kindhearted Miss Honey, Matilda inspires her classmates to stand up to the fearsome Miss Trunchbull and discover the power they have when they stand together. Packed with heart, humor, and high-energy music, Matilda JR. celebrates courage, friendship, and making things right!

We provide the supplies, kids and their adults make projects together! Join us in the Community Room at 2:30 or 3:15 PM for a side-by-side art activity. We'll be looking at two fabulous children's books-- A Gallery of Cats by Ruth Brown, and Cat Nap by Brian Lies-- and creating our own gallery-worthy cat pictures. Limited capacity, pre-registration encouraged. 36 seats available for kids age 2-11.

Please join us for an engaging discussion of A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst.
*New Book Club members always welcome*
To get a copy of the book reserved for Elevated Readers, visit the Answer Desk on the second floor of the library.

Enjoy a lively twist on bingo with Rip City Trivia’s Music Bingo. Listen for the songs, mark your card, sing along, and play for prizes.

Wacheno Welcome Center Start Lab (WC151), Wacheno Welcome Center Mall Area Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm Come hear CCC's choral ensembles, Vocal Ensemble and AVE, perform a mix of Winter-themed music at home in the Wacheno Welcome Center. Directed by Dr. Kathleen Hollingsworth. Admission is free!

Join us the night before Thanksgiving to kick off the Holiday with Trivia (7 to 9pm) with host Mike May PLUS our Turkey Trot Party. Fun & prizes & drink specials! 21 & over | FREE to play | More Info/RSVP

Celebrate sustainable eating and culinary tradition, all starting with the parts most often left behind in butchering. Discover the rich flavors and forgotten wisdom of whole-animal cooking in this hands-on workshop dedicated to organ meats. Come curious, leave inspired and well fed.

Explore the art of sausage making on a real hog farm. Learn to break down fresh pork, blend creative seasonings and master techniques for grinding, stuffing and linking sausages. Whether you're a curious home cook or an aspiring butcher, you'll leave with the knowledge and the links, you need to start crafting your own sausages at home.

Wacheno Welcome Center Conference Room (WC225) Monday, November 16, 2026, 12 – 1pm Join NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) for our weekly club meetings. We meet on Mondays, from noon – 1 p.m. in the Multicultural Center, room 161, located in the Wacheno Welcome Center, Oregon City Campus. Come for friendship, laughs, and community, because your mental health matters.

Wacheno Welcome Center Conference Room (WC111C) Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 9am – 4pm Regina Arellano PSU Transfer and Returning Student Advisor Nov. 3rd Advising appts. 9am-11am Advising appts. 2pm-4pm Oregon City Campus - Wacheno Welcome Center WC111C - Check in at the Wacheno Welcome Desk Appointment preferred - Book Appt with Regina *Drop-ins may be available as well Are you planning to transfer to PSU? Would you like more information about when you should think about applying? How to apply? What classes will be transferred? What classes can you still take at CCC? Meet with the PSU advisor, Regina Arellano. In-person at CCC and virtual options available.

Niemeyer Coffman Lobby (N101), Niemeyer Center Leroy Anderson Band Room (N119), Niemeyer Center Osterman Theatre (N147) Saturday, November 28, 2026, 7 – 9pm Big Horn Brass Holiday Concert. Open to the public.

Are you ready for disaster? Learn how to be better prepared when the next unexpected emergency happens. Learn about hazards around your house and develop a plan in case of emergency. Each participant receives a free emergency start kit and fanny pack. OSU Extension Services is providing this training as part of the Be 2 Weeks Ready program.

Be 2 Weeks Ready and be prepared for emergencies and disasters. Information you will receive during the class:

• Unit 1: Preparing to Prepare
• Unit 2: Your Emergency Plan

Participants will receive one preparedness kit per family.

Cost: FREE

24 seats available. Call 503-655-8631 to register.

Come join us with your own art projects, be it painting, jewelry making, paper projects, knitting, or basket weaving. We meet the first and third Thursdays of the month and welcome anyone who might want a bit of conversation and a place to work as a group. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 822 Washington Street, Oregon City.

If you have any questions, call or text Dorrie McGregor. 503-490-1741.

Wacheno Welcome Center Lobby and Front Desk (WC100) Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 10am – 12:50pm Warner Pacific University Deepika Kapil Assistant Director for Admissions Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–12:50 p.m.Monday, November 9th, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–12:50 p.m.Wednesday, December 9th, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–12:50 p.m.Oregon City Campus Wacheno Welcome Center Warner Pacific University is one of the most affordable private universities in the Pacific Northwest — whether you are coming straight from Clackamas Community College or balancing work, family, and a degree you have been working towards. Your credits count here. Your time matters here. And so do you. Why transfer students choose Warner Pacific: 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio — small classes, professors who know your name, and support that follows you through graduationSeamless transfer pathways — transfer guides available, clear degree plans, and no wasted time getting to the finish lineFlexible options for real life — evening and online formats designed for students who have jobs, families, and full schedulesOne of the most diverse campuses in the Portland metro — a community built for students who bring different stories, perspectives, and goalsWrap-around support from day one — academic advising, tutoring, career prep, and real people who are invested in your success At Warner Pacific, you are not starting over. You are stepping forward. Talk to an Admissions Counselor and find out exactly how your credits transfer and what your path to graduation looks like.

Randall Hall Athletics Classroom (R201) Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 12 – 1pm Student clubOpen to students, staff, faculty, and visitorsRefreshments providedWeekly gathering for fellowship and Bible discussion

Wacheno Welcome Center Multicultural Center (WC161) Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4 – 5:30pm Join the Multicultural Center for our November Book Group, Back for Blood: Never Whistle at Night Part II: An Indigenous Horror Anthology. This anthology features 21 brand new Indigenous horror and dark fiction stories. You don’t need to have read Part I to enjoy Part 2. We welcome anyone and everyone to the group; whether you only come in November, come every month, have finished the book, or not even started. Though, we can't promise our conversation will be spoiler free! We'll be discussion Back for Blood: Never Whistle at Night Part II on Thursday, November 19 from 4 – 5:30p.m in the Multicultural Center, located in the Wacheno Welcome Center, WC 161. There will be light snacks and refreshments available. You can find this book at your local library or bookstore. 10 free copies are available in the MCC on a first-come, first-served basis. We got our copies from White Rabbit in Oregon City.