Clackamas County loans funds to new Government Camp special road district for snow removal before first levy in November 2013

Clackamas County is providing $20,000 for sidewalk and snow removal in Government Camp as a bridge loan until revenues from a newly-formed special district start coming in later this year. Voters in Government Camp in November 2012 approved the establishment of a special road district to maintain all public roads, roadside drainage, sidewalk snow removal, [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:15:10-08:00February 27th, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Clackamas County loans funds to new Government Camp special road district for snow removal before first levy in November 2013

Children’s Center Board welcomes three new board members

Children's Center, the only organization providing medical assessments and family support services to suspected victims of child abuse in Clackamas County, has recently added to its Board of Directors. The Board is pleased to welcome three new members: Tom Malone (of Lake Oswego), President and CEO, Routeware, Inc. Malone brings skills in marketing, strategy, forecasting, [...]

By |2014-02-27T19:08:00-08:00February 27th, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Children’s Center Board welcomes three new board members

Clackamas County Administrator and Board of Commissioners agree to part ways; but Administrator will stay on until replacement is chosen

Clackamas County Administrator Steve Wheeler and Chair John Ludlow announced Wheeler’s job status will be changed to Acting County Administrator effective February 25. Wheeler has agreed to stay on as Acting County Administrator until a replacement is appointed. Wheeler was appointed in December 2009 after serving as interim County Administrator following the resignation of Jon [...]

By |2014-02-26T10:37:37-08:00February 26th, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Clackamas County Administrator and Board of Commissioners agree to part ways; but Administrator will stay on until replacement is chosen

Student talent on show in CCC music events

Clackamas Community College (CCC) is hosting several music events in March, including three music competitions featuring the talent of young musicians from high schools in the Northwest. Here is the March CCC Music Department event line-up: March 12 Eighth Annual Northwest Invitational High School Concert Band Contest Oregon high school bands will compete to qualify [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:15:11-08:00February 22nd, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Student talent on show in CCC music events

CCC instructor leads ‘Women and Memoir’ writing workshop

What’s your story? Women writers can develop their personal stories and learn to write about them during a three-hour “Women and Memoir” writing workshop led by Clackamas Community College (CCC) English instructor Trista Cornelius. The free workshop is Saturday, March 9, at City Hall in Oregon City. The three-hour workshop, “Women and Memoir,” is hosted [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:15:11-08:00February 22nd, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on CCC instructor leads ‘Women and Memoir’ writing workshop

‘Sludge’ opens in Alexander Gallery

“Sludge,” a collaborative exhibition by artists Jason Loeffler and Heidi Schwegler, opened Tuesday, February 26, in the Alexander Gallery at Clackamas Community College. The show continues through March 22. The source material for this exhibition is derived from the artists’ long walks through the postindustrial quarters of Portland and New York and includes a concrete [...]

By |2014-02-22T19:21:22-08:00February 22nd, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on ‘Sludge’ opens in Alexander Gallery

Spring arrives at Clackamas Town Center

 Spring Kids Fest and Easter Bunny arrival on Saturday, March 9 with Special Pet Photo Nights on Monday, March 18 and 25  On Saturday, March 9 that floppy eared friend, the Easter Bunny will arrive at Clackamas Town Center.  Guests can visit the Easter Bunny in the spring garden on the lower level of Macy’s [...]

By |2014-02-22T11:51:26-08:00February 22nd, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Spring arrives at Clackamas Town Center

Clackamas County Transportation System Plan to be updated in five meetings

Citizen groups meet in Clackamas County March 11-12 to review priorities for transportation projects; public welcome to attend In five meetings scheduled for mid-March, citizens working on the Clackamas County Transportation System Plan (TSP) update will come together to review and discuss priorities for future transportation projects in unincorporated Clackamas County. Each of the Geographic [...]

By |2014-02-21T16:05:26-08:00February 21st, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Clackamas County Transportation System Plan to be updated in five meetings

Clackamas County to fill two open seats on planning commission; applications due March 25

Clackamas County is looking for people interested in serving on the county planning commission.  Two vacancies need to be filled in the spring. The nine-member commission made up of volunteer citizens reviews and advises the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on quasi-judicial and legislative land use issues.  Planning commission members are appointed to four-year terms [...]

By |2014-02-14T14:06:06-08:00February 14th, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on Clackamas County to fill two open seats on planning commission; applications due March 25

How old does your heart feel?

Learn the difference between your biological age and heart age Did you know your heart’s age could differ from your biological age? Adventist Health’s Northwest Regional Heart Center has unveiled a free and confidential online tool at nwregionalheart.com to help the public learn the age of their heart. The heart age assessment provides individuals valuable [...]

By |2016-11-21T11:15:11-08:00February 12th, 2013|Chamber Blog|Comments Off on How old does your heart feel?
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