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June 5, 2013
Summer Fun Guide •
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Clackamas Fire District
WATER SAFETY TIPS
The water is
COLD
- Be prepared!
For more information 503-742-2600
www.clackamasfire.com
389756.052511 CRWW
Swim in supervised areas only • Obey all rules and posted signs
REMEMBER
NEVER
swim alone - Swim with a buddy
NEVER
rely on toys (such as inner tubes) to stay afloat
NEVER
mix alcohol with boating, swimming or driving
Don’t take chances, by overestimating your
swimming skills - Wear a life jacket!
Rose Farm, Saturdays,
June 1 to Sept. 7
William and Louisa Holmes were pioneers
who joined the great migration in 1843.
Their home, completed in 1847, is the
oldest American home in Oregon City and
was the scene of early government meet-
ings and many social events. The claim
was nicknamed the Rose Farm by friends
and neighbors because of the many
roses Louisa planted in the garden. Tick-
ets are $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and
children 6 and older, and free for children
5 and under. 536 Holmes Lane, Oregon
City. To schedule group tours or for further
information, call 503-656-5146 or visit
mcloughlinhouse.org/rosefarm.
Victorian Handcraft
Demonstrations, June 8, July 13,
Aug. 10, and Sept. 14
This ongoing demonstration series at
the McLoughlin House features a variety
of Victorian artwork techniques. All
programs are free of charge; they take
place Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.,
at the McLoughlin House, 713 Center
St., Oregon City 97045. Call 503-656-
5146. Visit mcloughlinhouse.org for a
schedule of this and many other events.
Hopkins Community Forestry
Days, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10,
and Sept. 14
Hopkins Demonstration Forest is a
140-acre privately owned forest open
to the public for self-guided explora-
tion, tours, workshops, and education
programs. Community Forestry Days are
your chance to learn by doing a variety
of projects in a managed woodland -
it’s sort of like a “dude ranch” in the
forest. Volunteers help with tree plant-
ing and pruning; reducing fire hazards
and controlling invasive weeds; repair-
ing trails and maintaining facilities
- projects vary with the seasons. Visit
Forestsforever-or.org.
Happy Valley Garage Sale,
June 14-16
A huge garage sale that includes more
than 160 homes in the Happy Valley
area. Visit happyvalleysale.org.
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