FARMERS MARKET: The Oregon City Farmers Market has a new home at Clackamas Community College’s Oregon City campus at Clairmont Drive between South Beavercreek Road and North Douglas Loop. It’s at the Horticulture Department, specifically in Green Lots #1 on Oregon City’s main campus. There is plenty of parking for customers. The Winter Market season runs every other Saturday through April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year-round market showcases local growers, farmers, ranchers, bakers, artisan food businesses, wineries, distilleries and cideries, in addition to sustainably-made artisan wares. Enjoy espresso and hot foods prepared on site, such as fresh tamales and crepes.
GOAT YOGA: Join instructors and animals from 11 a.m. to. 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, for a relaxing time for the Original Goat Yoga Experience, 17523 S. Henrici Road in Oregon City. This is a beginner level yoga class taught in the company of goats. Enjoy 30 minutes of yoga followed by Goat Happy Hour — free time for goat cuddles and photos. Class is held inside a cozy barn in inclement weather and outdoors when it’s nice. It can be chilly; dressing in layers is recommended. For more: goatyoga.net.
CRAFT & PLANT SALE: The Spring Affair Craft & Plant Sale, featuring art, craft, and plant vendors, food and candy, will be held April 13 at the Pioneer Community Center, 615 5th St., Oregon City.
MILITARY TALK: Retired U.S. Marine Corps Major Gen. Christopher S. Owens, an adjunct professor of political science at Portland State and Western Oregon universities, will speak to members of the Portland Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America on “Nuclear Power Politics” on April 6 at the Aerie at Eagle Landing, 10220 SE Causey Ave., Happy Valley. Social time is 8:30 a.m., with brunch served at 9:30 a.m. There is a charge of $33 for the MOAA brunch. To make reservations, contact Michael Seiwald at 503-381-2620 or at mjseiwald@comcast.net.
BENEFIT AUCTION: Beavercreek Lions Club will hold its annual benefit auction on Saturday, April 20, at the Oregon City Senior Center, 615 5th St. Doors open at 9 a.m. and the auction will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. Proceeds to fund many Lions projects, including the purchase of eyeglasses for needy local residents, donations to the Oregon Sight & Hearing Foundation, Christmas food and toy baskets, Flag Day at local schools and other community events.
CRAFT FAIR: Clackamas Community College’s Associated Student Government is hosting a Spring Craft Fair on the Oregon City campus on Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free event is open to the public and vendors are still being sought. Visitors to the fair will discover unique products and handmade crafts while enjoying a day filled with fun events for the whole family. There will be activities such as face painting, crafts, ring toss and a bean bag toss. To register to be a vendor, visit forms.gle/Hqzcsnd1qbwLzruM7. The Clackamas Community College Oregon City campus is located at 19600 Molalla Ave. The fair will take place in the Gregory Forum, and parking is free.
OPEN HOUSE: Clackamas Community College is hosting an open house for its health sciences programs on Thursday, April 25, from 6 to 8 p.m., on the Harmony campus, 7738 SE Harmony Road, Milwaukie. This free event is open to the public for those interested in learning more about how they can train at CCC for exciting careers through interactive classroom learning and hands-on clinical experiences. Programs featured include medical assistant, emergency medical technology, dental assistant, medical billing and coding, phlebotomy and nursing assistant. At the open house, participants can learn about the growing health care job market and explore flexible training options. Register at eventbrite.com/e/health-sciences-open-house-clackamas-community-college-tickets-861077294367. For questions, contact Virginia Chambers at healthsciences@clackamas.edu. Learn more about CCC’s Health Sciences programs at clackamas.edu/health-professions.
TRAIL EXPLORATION: Spring is a great time to explore the trails and viewing window at the Wildwood Recreation Site near Welches. If you are looking for well-maintained, kid-friendly trails and an opportunity to spot a variety of wildlife, don’t pass up Wildwood. Springtime — after the snow melts and before wildflower season is in full swing — is a great time to visit. Wildwood Recreation Site is open through Thanksgiving weekend from 8 a.m. to sunset. If the gate is closed, look for the alternate trailhead parking area off Highway 26 and hike an extra 0.5 miles into the park. There are two trail options at Wildwood Recreation Site: the ¾-mile, paved Streamwatch Loop, and the gravel-and-boardwalk, ¾-mile Wetlands Trail. These stroller-friendly and ADA-accessible trails take you through unique habitats and interpretive signs that teach you about the area. If the gate is closed, look for the alternate trailhead parking area off Highway 26 and hike an extra 0.5 miles into the park. From Portland, travel 40 miles east on Highway 26. Wildwood is located on the south side of the highway near mile marker 39.
SILVER FALLS STATE PARK: Ten spectacular waterfalls along the aptly-named Trail of Ten Falls, await at Silver Falls State Park. Technically, it’s a 7.2-mile loop, but if you take the little offshoot trails to get closer to the falls — and you absolutely should — it can be between eight and nine miles. The trail will be wet in places, so wear the sturdiest shoes you have. Silver Falls State Park is located at 20024 Silver Falls Highway Southeast in Sublimity (near Salem).
SEE THE BLOOMS: At Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in Portland, rhododendrons and azaleas begin blooming in February but are at their peak in April and May. Admission is $5, and children 10 and younger get in free. Hint: everyone gets in free on Mondays! Come to 5801 SE 28th Ave. to view the magic.
END OF THE OREGON TRAIL: Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1726 Washington St., in Oregon City, the End of the Trail Interpretive & Visitor Information Center is a window into the history of our state. For complimentary admission, check out a Cultural Pass from the Canby Library or one of the Clackamas County Library locations. Find more information and details regarding programs, events and winter exhibits on the website. When you visit, see the center’s new film, “Oregon’s First People” (historicoregoncity.org).
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