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A Fair to Remember

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Remember the joy of summers at the Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo? From August 15th to 19th, experience those cherished moments at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds. Enjoy agricultural displays, carnival rides, and thrilling rodeo events, plus performances by talented artists. Executive Director Brian Crow envisions a festival that fosters memories and connects urban and rural communities. With nostalgic features like a rodeo after-party, local art competitions, and themed days, this year’s fair promises to bring back the magic of summers past!

Meet Your Local Heroes

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Community: Ebner’s Custom MeatsBy Angie Helvey, Contributing Writer | Photos by Brittany Jungenberg Summer is in full swing; if you haven’t already, it’s time to break out the barbecue and

Donald Daze Hazelnut Festival

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Hazelnut Hoopla Community: Donald Daze Hazelnut FestivalBy Angie Helvey, Contributing Writer The Pacific Northwest is a unique region with special conditions for growing hazelnuts, also known as filberts. The mild,

Reaching out to families in need

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Love Inc. North Marion county Community: Love Inc.By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer Did you know that INC in Love INC doesn’t stand for Incorporated? Love “In the Name of

Fresh perspectives from new Youth Council

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Wave of the Future Community: Beaverton Downtown AssociationBy Angie Helvey, Contributing Writer Downtown Beaverton has grown exponentially in recent years, and the Beaverton Downtown Association has been hard at work

What’s That Tune?

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Cool off with Slice of Summer in Wait Park Community: Slice of SummerBy Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer Celebrate Canby’s “Slice of Summer’’ music series every other Sunday this July

Star-Spangled Shindig

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Looking for a fun and exciting way to celebrate Independence Day in a small town? Look no further than Canby! Our community puts on a fantastic show every year, complete with a parade, street fair, live music, and an amazing fireworks display that will leave you in awe. So come on out and join your friends and neighbors for a full day of festivities. We can’t wait to see you there!

Take It to the Stage

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Chapel Theatre is the premier venue in the area for all varieties of performance-based artistic expression. Founded in 2018 by Corinn and Illya deTorres, the theatre fosters an inclusive and welcoming community, celebrating diversity and the arts. With a range of shows, classes, and events, Chapel Theatre offers something for everyone in the Milwaukie area.

Pizza and Beer!

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Odd Moe’s Pizza in Salem and Keizer is collaborating with the Salem Capitals basketball team and Kicking-Cancer organization to offer new craft beers and a hard cider. Customers can enjoy Shoot the J for IPA, Ox Box Lime Lager, and Community Culture Salem Cider while catching a game at the Salem Armory. Odd Moe’s will also feature a variety of delicious food options, including pasta bowls, chicken strips, and their signature Northwest-style pizza.

Legacy of the Land

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In 1907, the Heilman family farm in Oregon City hosted a momentous barn raising, where the community gathered to build a magnificent post and beam structure. Over a century later, the farm was reacquired by the Heilman’s descendants, the Keysers, who transformed it into Merrywood Farm, a beloved Christmas tree destination for generations of families.

Pointing Where It Counts

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Justin Meehan, owner of Orion Fencing, a non-profit in Vancouver, will be the Paralympic fencing coach at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, where he is projected to have two students compete. Meehan’s lifelong passion for fencing has led him to create an inclusive program that welcomes individuals of all abilities, breaking the stigma that the sport is elitist and dangerous.