The Milwaukie Center holds several fantastic events throughout the year. Below are the details of what is coming up in the next few months:
See’s Valentine Candy Sale
January 18-February 14
Buy delicious See’s Candy just in time for Valentine’s Day. You can purchase these yummy candies at the Center, North Clackamas Aquatic Park or Clackamas Federal Credit Union, Milwaukie branch.
Assorted Candy Bars – $2.00
Valentine Gift Pack – $6.00
Novelty Box – $6.00
4 oz Box of Assorted Chocolates – $6.00
Your purchase supports Milwaukie Center’s Transportation services in North Clackamas County. For more information, call Marty Hanley at 503-653-8100.
Click here for the See’s Candy Sale flyer
Healthy Aging Seminar: Steps You Can Take to Prevent Diabetes
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1-3 p.m.
Janet Meirelles R.N., Certified Diabetes Educator, will present new strategies and vital information on diabetes prevention. Individuals who have been diagnosed with ‘pre-diabetes’ will benefit along with their family members. There is no fee for this event. For more information, please contact Abby Kennedy at 503-653-8100.
Click here for the Steps You Can Take to Prevent Diabetes flyer
Home Services Vendor Fair with Prudential HomeServices
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2-3:30 p.m.
Join us for refreshments and a chance to win some fabulous door prizes while learning about Prudential HomeServices. Milwaukie Center partners with Prudential HomeServices to give you quality companies that provide services to keep your home safe and in good repair.
Door prizes include:
· A night’s stay at the airport’s Candlewood Suites
· Gift cards from Stanford’s, Gustavs, Fred Meyers and Nordstrom
· Four hours of organizing services
· Two hours of handyman service
· Many more gift cards and gift baskets
For more information about the informative event, call Abby Kennedy at 503-653-8100.
Click here for the Home Services Vendor Fair flyer
Garden Discovery Day
Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m.-noon
Want to jump-start your gardening season? From 9 a.m. to noon, the Oregon State University Extension Master Gardeners of Clackamas County will test your soil pH, offer 10-Minute University classes, and provide fun, hands-on children’s activities. If you have gardening questions not covered by classes, seasoned Master Gardeners will provide personalized advice.
10-Minute University Classes (25-minutes each)
General Gardening Growing Edibles
9:00 Pruning Trees and Shrubs Early-Season Vegetables
9:30 Fruit Tree Pruning Starting Your Vegetable Garden
10:00 Raised Bed Gardening Introduction to Growing Berries
10:30 Planting Tips Edible Landscaping
11:00 Spring Gardening Tips Going Organic in the Vegetable Garden
11:30 Mason Bees Starting Vegetables from Seeds
For step-by-step instructions on soil testing, get your “Testing Soil pH” handout at www.cmastergardeners.org.
Rose Pruning Demonstration
Saturday, Feb. 25, Noon-1 p.m., Oregon Grape Room
Rich Baer, Portland Rose Society, willpresent a fun and informative talk and slide show on how to care for your roses. The presentation will be followed by a hands-on demonstration in the Sara Hite Memorial Rose Garden. Even if you only have one rose bush, you will not want to miss this event.
For more information, call the Friends office at 503-653-8100.
Healthy Aging Seminar: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Receiving Veterans Benefits
Tuesday, Feb 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Rick Rutherford, Clackamas County Veteran’s Services, will present information on eligibility requirements and how to apply for Veterans Benefits. There is no fee for this event. For more information about this clinic, please contact Abby Kennedy at 503-653-8100.
Click here for the Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Receiving Veterans Benefits flyer
Spaghetti Dinner and Texas Hold’em Tournament
Saturday, Mar. 10, 4-7 p.m.
Dinner: $6 adults, $3 Children under 12, Tournament: $50 Buy-in
This popular event features our famous spaghetti sauce, entertainment, friends and fun. Wine and Italian Sodas will be available for purchase. Pre-registration is required for the tournament.
For more information, call the Friends office at 503-653-8100.
