April 2012 Clackamas Community College calendar of events

April 4, 11, 18, 25

Chrysalis: Women Writers

Local author Pat Lichen guides women writers of all levels through discussions of their work. Chrysalis meets Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. in the Literary Arts Center, Room 220 in Rook Hall. For information, call 503-594-3254.

April 6

Mask Making for the Earth Workshop

Celebrate Earth Day by engaging your artistic talents to create a mask that depicts an image that honors the earth. Workshop is from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at CCC’s Environmental Learning Center. Cost is $10. For more information, call 503-594-3639 or visit http://depts.clackamas.edu/elc/

April 7, 14, 21, 28

Garden Design

This introductory course provides instruction for planning garden areas. Class meets Saturdays, April 7 – 28, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Clairmont, room 118. Cost is $103.50. For more information, call 503-594-3292 or visit http://depts.clackamas.edu/hort/

April 17

CCC Sustainability Series: Peak Oil

Charlie Stephens speaks on Peak Oil as part of the 2012 Sustainability Series at CCC. For more information, call Alison Heimowitz at 503-594-3696.

April 18

CCC Sustainability Series: Burgerville – Changing the Way Business Does Business

Jack Graves, chief culture officer for Burgerville, tells the story of the company’s history, mission and values. His presentation is part of the 2012 Sustainability Series at CCC. For more information, call Alison Heimowitz at 503-594-3696.

April 19

CCC Sustainability Series: Transportation and Community

Hector Osuna Mondragon is lead organizer at OPAL (Organizing People Activating Leaders), a Portland-based organization that was recently awarded by the EPA for their environmental and transit justice work in Oregon. He will discuss how public transportation policies impact local communities. His presentation is part of the 2012 Sustainability Series at CCC. For more information, call Alison Heimowitz at 503-594-3696.

April 22

CRT Play Reading Series: “Cornelia”

Clackamas Repertory Theatre’s play-reading series, Sundays at Three, continues on April 22 with “Cornelia” by Mark V. Olsen, directed by Doren Elias. Tickets are $6 and available online at www.clackamasrep.org or at the box office in the Niemeyer Center. For more information call 503-594-6047.

April 25

Spring Community Fair

The Spring Community Fair is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. outside the Community Center, or inside if it is raining. This year’s theme is “A Souper Event.” Several CCC departments, clubs, Clackamas County businesses and other vendors will be represented at the fair. For more information, contact Michelle Baker at 503-594-3040.

April 30
Ron Covell Metal Working Seminar

Join Street Rodder Magazine’s Professor Hammer, Ron Covell, as he discusses and demonstrates various aspects of auto restoration, custom panel fabrication and more. Seminar is Monday, April 30, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at CCC Oregon City, Barlow Hall. Fee: $25. For more information, call the CCC Automotive Department at 503-594-3047.

April 30 – May 3

International Celebration at CCC

The CCC Foreign Language Department and language clubs host this annual celebration in cooperation with the ESL and Counseling and Advising departments. Enjoy music dance, art, cultural displays and international food from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. For more information call 503-594-3245 or 503-594-3403.