October 2010 Calendar of Events

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:47:28 PST

Sept. 23 – Oct. 10: Clackamas Repertory Theatre: “The Tempest”
The Clackamas Repertory Theatre presents “The Tempest,” written by William Shakespeare and directed by David Smith-English. Evening performances, Thursdays through Saturdays, begin at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees begin at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for youth, $18 for seniors and $22 for adults. For tickets, please visit http://www.clackamasrep.org or call 503-594-6047.

Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27: Chrysalis: Women Writers
Local author Pat Lichen guides women writers of all levels through discussions of their work. Chrysalis meets from noon to 2 p.m. in the Literary Arts Center, Room 220 in Rook Hall. For information, call 503-594-3254.

Oct. 9: Herb School
Celebrate Herb Day at CCC by attending the second annual Herb School. The event features multiple speakers, vendors and horticulture instructor Elizabeth Howley. Event is from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the CCC Gregory Forum. Cost is $25. For more information, visit http://depts.clackamas.edu/hort">http://depts.clackamas.edu/hort or call 503-594-3292.

Oct. 15-16: Clackamas 24-Hour Story Jam
This 24-hour workshop explores the art of storytelling in the digital age. Scott McCloud author of “Understanding Comics” gives a presentation on the creative process. Story Jam begins at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 and goes until 6 p.m. Oct. 16. For information, http://depts.clackamas.edu/English/ or contact Kate Gray at kateg@clackamas.edu or 503-594-3260.

Oct. 16: Concrete Leaf Casting
Create your own unique casting using a live textured leaf. This workshop covers painting, staining and water-proofing information. Workshop is from 9 to 11:50 a.m. in Clairmont 117. Fee is $25. For more information, visit http://depts.clackamas.edu/hort">http://depts.clackamas.edu/hort or call 503-594-3292.

Oct. 21: Stars, Stripes and Stories
A CCC Foundation benefit event honoring military personnel, which supports a scholarship fund for military families. Event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Abernethy Center in Oregon City. For more information, contact Vicki Smith, CCC Foundation, at 503-594-3128 or vickis@clackamas.edu.