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How to reach us www.orcity.org Dee Craig Community Services Director 320 Warner Milne Road 503 - 496 -1546 [email protected] Jim Row Aquatic & Recreation Mgr 503 - 496 -1565 [email protected] Carnegie Center 503-557-9199 606 John Adams Street Susan John, Coordinator [email protected] Library Make a difference in your (503) 657-8269 362 Warner Milne Road Reference ext 16 community. Children’s Services ext 26 Oregon City Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission has openings Circulation ext 13 for new members. PRAC members help shape the future of Oregon Administration ext 11 City’s parks, recreational programming and policies. PRAC members are Parks and Cemetery vital to the health of the City and its Parks and Recreation system. PRAC 503-657-8299 members meet about 9 times a year during their 3 year commitment. 500 Hilda Street Larry Potter, Operations Mgr. Oregon City Arts Commission works to enhance public awareness and [email protected] appreciation of the arts, culture and heritage of Oregon City. OCAC is Chris Wadsworth, Coordinator [email protected] looking for people who are interested in serving the community and supporting the arts. Pioneer (Adult) Community Center Applications are available at the front desk at City Hall or on our web 503-657-8287 page. 615 5th Street Susan Devecka, Mgr [email protected] We are looking for sponsors for the 2003 Concerts in the Park Series. If you are interested in becoming involved in this wonderful, well estab- Recreation lished community event, call Jim Row at 503 496-1565 (503)722-9816 606 John Adams Street Visit the City of Oregon City through our web site at Swimming Pool 503-657-8273 www.orcity.org 1211 Jackson Street Ben Waverly, Recreation Programmer For information about Oregon City events, places of interest and [email protected] contact information PRST STD ECRWSS US POSTAGE PAID Oregon City Parks and Recreation PO Box 3040 OR CITY OR Oregon City, OR 97045 PERMIT #23 *****ECRWSS***** RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER LIBRARY (503) 657-8269 362 Warner Milne Road COMPUTER AND INTERNET CLASSES The library offers a series of free one-hour sessions for the community Tuesday - Thursday 10AM - 8PM on using the Internet and other library resources. Classes are limited to Friday and Saturday 10AM - 5PM twelve participants so please pre-register with the reference librarians. LIBRARY CATALOG Reduced Hours at the Library Friday, April 4 1:00 p.m. Use the Web to access library collections and services from your home The Library hours have changed. We are now open 5 days per week. computer. Includes basic and advanced search functions, placing holds, Tuesday through Thursday 10-8, Friday and Saturday 10-5 and creating lists. CULTURAL PROGRAMMING INTRODUCTION TO SEARCH ENGINES We offer a wide range of cultural programming, from music to Friday, April 18 1:00 p.m. lecture, demonstrations to dance. You won’t want to miss a single Learn how to find information on the Internet using a variety of one. Our programs are made possible in part by generous donations different search engines. This class is designed for people with some from the Friends of the Library. Internet experience. CHICA MARIMBA FREE E-MAIL Thursday, April 3 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 2 1:00 p.m. This ten-member all female marimba troupe is comprised of Learn how to register for a free e-mail account. This class is designed educators from the local area who love bringing the music of for people with ‘some’ Internet experience. Zimbabwe to their audiences. Their marimba style is based on the INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET well-known African musician, Dumisani (Dumi) Maraire who is Friday, May 16 1:00 p.m. credited with introducing Shona marimba music, nyunga nyunga Learn how to navigate a web browser. This class is designed for people mbira, to the Pacific Northwest. with little or no Internet experience. FOR ALL LOVERS OF COMIC BOOKS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS INTRODUCTION TO SEARCH ENGINES Thursday, April 10 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 30 1:00 p.m. Michael Martins and Shawna Ervin-Gore of Dark Horse Comics will Learn how to find information on the Internet using a variety of share their vast knowledge of comic books, graphic novels and different search engines. This class is designed for people with some manga in this program for National Library Week. They will talk Internet experience. about the history of Dark Horse Comics, the development of the graphic novel and manga formats, as well as popular authors and LIBRARY CATALOG illustrators. Friday, June 13 1:00 p.m. Use the Web to access library collections and services from your home “THE LAST ROSE: A CIVIL WAR REMEMBRANCE” computer. Includes basic and advanced search functions, placing holds, William and Clara Coleman, Oregon Council for the Humanities and creating lists. Thursday, April 24 6:30-7:30 p.m. A melodramatic stage production based on the courtship of Private FREE E-MAIL George Boatright and Miss Martha “Mattie” Burrows. Private Friday, June 27 1:00 p.m. Boatright’s letters to Mattie were found in 1985 when her estate was Learn how to register for a free e-mail account. This class is designed put up for auction. This drama paints a portrait of love and devotion for people with ‘some’ Internet experience. crushed by the harsh realities of the Civil War. STORYHOURS AND CRAFTS FOR KIDS VORTEX I, WHEN OREGON ROCKED Matt Love, Oregon Council for the Humanities We will continue to offer 5 weekly storyhours for children ages 2 and up Thursday, May 1 6:30-7:30 p.m. through June 12 (with a one week break May 26-June 2. In August 1970, an estimated 50,000 people attended Vortex I at McIver State Park. Vortex I was a fascinating episode of protest Preschool Storytime 3-5 year olds Tuesdays 10:15 a.m. against the war in Viet Nam, a daring act of political courage, a great Preschool Storytime (repeat) Wednesdays 10:15 a.m. party, and a ready-made legend in the modern mythology of the Toddler Storytime 2 year olds Thursdays 10:15 a.m. Pacific Northwest. There was never a Vortex II. Drop-In Storytime children of all ages Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. SWEET THUNDER JAZZ TRIO The Summer Storytime schedule starts June 17: Thursday, May 22 6:30-7:30 p.m. Preschool Storytime 3-5 year olds Tuesdays 10:15 a.m. This popular female trio is well known for the melodic compositions Primary Storytime 6-8 year olds Wednesdays 10:15 a.m. of their piano player, Kiera O’Hara. They also play classics from jazz Toddler Storytime 2 year olds Thursdays 10:15 a.m. greats such as Duke Ellington, Miles Davis and Thelonius Monk. Mary Steele is on bass and Wendy McGinnis is on drums. CASCADIA FOLK QUARTET For the latest Used Book Store Thursday, June 12 6:30-7:30 p.m. information on A unique fusion of traditional and modern acoustic music featuring all of the at the Mick Doherty and Lawrence Huntley on hammer dulcimer, Kevin library’s Oregon City Antique Mall Shay Johnson playing big rhythm guitar and Chip Cohen on fiddle. programs and 502 Seventh Street These talented musicians play Celtic jigs and reels, old-time services VISIT Oregon City hoedowns, rags, waltzes and polkas. Strong voices and three-part the library’s harmonies deliver folk songs from around the world. Open 11:00AM to 4:00PM web site: FOOLS IN PARADISE http://www. Monday – Saturday Thursday, June 26 6:30-7:30 p.m. oregoncity. An eclectic five-person group performing a variety of music on lib.or.us, Hardbound Books – $1.00 and up African instruments. Their traditional Zimbabwean mbira (thumb- CALL the Paperback Books – $.50 and up CDs, Videos, Cassettes & Children’s Books at Varied Prices playing) songs will transport you to another time and place. Their library at rousing marimba music from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Guinea creates an energetic danceable sound. Congas, djembe, electric bass 503 657-8269 Staffed by the kalimba, shakers and vocal harmonies round out the sound and create Friends of the Oregon City Library joyful upbeat music. Donations welcome during business hours LIBRARY (503) 657-8269 PRESCHOOL CRAFTS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS Crafts are offered for preschool children ages 3-5. There are 3 sessions offered for each craft. Sign-up is required, so choose the CLASSICS FIRST TUESDAYS – 9:00 A.M. time that’s best for you, and then contact the Children’s April 1 The Best-Loved Poems of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis by Department. Caroline Kennedy May 6 East of Eden by John Steinbeck MOON AND STARS MOBILE & SUNCATCHER June 3 Reader’s Choice by Rosamunde Pilcher Tuesday, April 1 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 2 11:00 a.m. MYSTERIES FOURTH TUESDAYS – 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 2 1:00 p.m. April 22 A Dance at the Slaughterhouse by Lawrence Block EASTER CRAFTS INCLUDING FINGER PUPPETS & EGG HEADS May 27 The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett Tuesday, April 15 11:00 a.m. June 24 If Ever I Return, Pretty Peggy-O by Sharyn McCrumb Wednesday, April 16 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 16 1:00 p.m. 101 THINGS TO DO AT THE LIBRARY MAKE FLOWER BASKETS FOR MAY DAY * Plan your vacation * Pick up tax forms * Listen to a storyhour * Tuesday, April 29 11:00 a.m.