Black Bear Diner

Maxwell Olwa and Theresa Huggins from Lutheran Community Services Northwest will discuss how restorative justice offers an approach to harm that emphasizes accountability, healing, and community connection alongside alternatives to punishment. Drawing on their work with youth, adults, and people affected by harm, they will explore opportunities to build understanding, repair relationships, rebuild trust, and support safer, healthier communities. Guests are welcome.

This weekly meeting features Marc Czornij and Kamryn Brown from Clackamas County Public Health’s Tobacco Prevention and Education Program. They will discuss the effects of tobacco and nicotine use on young people, how retail settings can influence use, and the challenges of preventing youth access to these products. They will also explain county efforts to reduce secondhand smoke exposure, support people interested in quitting, and encourage healthier environments for young people. Guests are welcome.

Matt Lorenzen, Economic Development Manager for the City of Wilsonville, will discuss the businesses and industries that drive the city’s economy, how its employment base has evolved, and regional and national trends shaping its future. The conversation will also cover Wilsonville’s economic strengths, emerging challenges, and strategies to support continued growth and prosperity. Guests are welcome.