March 2009 Calendar of Events

Thursday, February 05, 2009

March 1 and March 5-8: Winter Mainstage Production: “How I Learned to Drive” CCC's Theater Arts Department presents “How I Learned to Drive” by Paula Vogel.

Shows are scheduled Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. in the Osterman Theatre. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 students and seniors 62 and older. For ticket information and reservations, call 503-657-6958, ext. 2356 or e-mail jens@clackamas.edu

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Job Seeker Information Sessions
Free job seeker information sessions are held each Monday at noon at CCC's Oregon City campus, Community Center, room 100. For information call 503-657-6958, ext. 2316, or visit at www.WorkSourceClackamas.org

March 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 503-657-6958, ext. 2220.

March 5: Behind the Scenes
Take a backstage tour of the winter mainstage theater production, “How I Learned to Drive,” on Thursday, March 5, 4:30 p.m. Call 503-657-6958, ext. 2356 to reserve a spot.

March 8: CCC Chamber Choir and Unistus Winter Concert
Begins at 4 p.m. at Milwaukie Lutheran Church, 3810 S.E. Lake Rd., Milwaukie. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call the CCC Music Department at 503-657-6958, ext. 2434.

March 10-12: Student Performance Showcase: One-Act Plays, Stand-up Comedy and Comedy Improv
Theater students do all the work in these performances, including casting, directing, technical production and publicity. The free performances take place in the Osterman Theatre at noon, March 10 through 12. An evening performance is scheduled Thursday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 503-657-6958, ext. 2356.

March 10: Third Annual Northwest Invitational High School Concert Band Contest
Oregon high school bands compete to qualify for the Oregon School Activities Association State Band Championship. The competition will take place in the Niemeyer Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call the CCC Music Department at 503-657-6958, ext. 2434.

March 12: 26th Annual Vocal Jazz Festival
Top high school vocal jazz ensembles from around the Northwest gather to share their musical talents at CCC. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. in the Niemeyer Center. Admission is $5 per person. 5 p.m. evening performance will include an appearance by CCC’s own vocal jazz group, Mainstream. For more information, call the CCC Music Department at 503-657-6958, ext. 2434.

March 13 and 14: 38th Annual Instrumental Jazz Festival
Talented young musicians from middle, junior high and high schools in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho and Canada will compete during the 38th annual Instrumental Jazz Festival. The competition takes place from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. in the Niemeyer Center. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call the CCC Music Department at 503-657-6958, ext. 2434.

March 16: Chamber Ensemble Winter Concert
Director Gary Nelson presents CCC’s Chamber Ensemble Student groups. They will perform various selections from vocal, string and brass ensembles. The performance is at 7 p.m. in the Niemeyer Center, N-119. A donation is requested. For more information, call the CCC Music Department at 503-657-6958, ext. 2434.

March 23-27: Spring Break

March 30: Spring Term classes begin