Clackamas County Arts Alliance

Stairwell Gallery: The Artwork of Marie Lo
2026-04-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-14 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 12 more dates | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Come view the paintings of artist and professor of Asian North American literature, Marie Lo. Her oil paintings invite viewers to think about how we represent the world around us, how we see ourselves, and how we preserve the stories that shape our identities. The exhibition will be on view throughout April during regular library hours. Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact April Younglove at 503-534-5667 or ayounglove@lakeoswego.city.

Origami Critters & Flowers
2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Oak Lodge Libary, 3783 SE Concord Rd, Oak Grove, OR, 97267, United States
Local origami instructor, Yuki Martin will show how to fold origami critters and flowers. Recreate the flora and fauna from your garden using paper. You’ll receive step-by-step instruction. No folding experience necessary. All materials provided. This free craft class is for adults (18+). Call Oak Lodge Library at 503-655-8543 to get registered or join the waitlist.

The Librarians: A Pay-What-You-Can Community Screening
2026-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
Join the Milwaukie Ledding Library Foundation for a special screening of The Librarians, a new, award-winning documentary that highlights the essential work of libraries and librarians. The film explores intellectual freedom, censorship, and coordinated efforts to remove certain books or topics from library shelves, offering valuable insight into the challenges facing libraries today.
🎟 For tickets visit: go.lincc.org/milwaukiefoundationscreening
All ticket purchases support the Ledding Library of Milwaukie Foundation. No one turned away for lack of funds.

The Before-Hours Teen Book Club
2026-05-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Lake Oswego Public Library, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
The Before-Hours Teen Book Club is an informal book hangout for teens who enjoy reading on their own terms. On the second Sunday of each month, they will gather at the Library an hour before it opens and snack with their peers while sharing info and excerpts from their best recent reads.
Designed for 9th to 12th graders. There’s no sign-up necessary. Come snack, chat, and bring the title of a book you’d like to recommend to the group!
Due to the special nature of this program, teens will be admitted between 11:40 am and noon via the north entrance to the Library adjacent to the parking lot. Look for our signs!
Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, email loteen@lakeoswego.city, contact the Information desk at 503-697-6580 or visit the website.

SPRING MARKET - Gladstone
2026-05-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Gladstone Community Center, 1050 Portland Ave, Gladstone, Oregon, 97027
Gladstone Community Center Spring Market
📅 Saturday, May 16 • ⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Gladstone Community Center – 1050 Portland Ave., Gladstone, OR 97027
Get ready for a fun day of shopping, food, and community connections at the annual Spring Market! With over 60 local vendors offering a vibrant mix of:
• Handmade crafts & art
• Home décor
• Jewelry & accessories
• Live plants & garden goodies
• Baked treats & specialty foods
• Unique gifts and more!
🍔 Food trucks on site will be serving up delicious bites — perfect for fueling your market stroll.
While you’re here… make it a full day of service and sustainability!
Head over to Gladstone Civic Center at 18505 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR 97027:
✔ Annual Shred-It Day — Safely shred old documents
✔ Electronic Recycling with Kraxberger Gearheads Robotics Club
✔ Prescription Drug Take-Back — Dispose of unused medications responsibly
📲 Follow this event for updates and more details as the date approaches!
Vendors go online to apply and pay:
https://www.ci.gladstone.or.us/sc/page/spring-market
🚨 Spring Market Vendor Update – Please Read 🚨
We are excited about the upcoming Gladstone Spring Market and want to share an important reminder for all vendors:
✅ There are ONLY two official ways to become a vendor:
1️⃣ Register in person at the Gladstone Community Center
2️⃣ Register and pay directly through the official City of Gladstone website
❌ We will NEVER ask vendors to:
• Send payment through social media
• Respond to comments asking you to “PM for details”
• Register through third-party links or personal messages
Unfortunately, there are scams circulating where individuals pose as event organizers. Please do not engage with or send money to anyone claiming otherwise.
If you see a comment asking vendors to message them or offering vendor spots, it is not legitimate.
📍 If you have questions, please contact the Gladstone Community Center directly or use the City of Gladstone’s official website.
Thank you for helping us keep this event safe, organized, and successful—we can’t wait to see you at the Spring Market!

Third Tuesday Authors: Mitzi Asai Loftus & David Loftus
2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Lake Theater & Cafe, 106 N State St, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Third Tuesday Authors: Mitzi Asai Loftus & David Loftus Tuesday, May 19, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Lake Theater & Cafe, 106 North State Street Lake Oswego Public Library’s Third Tuesday Author program is pleased to present From Thorns to Blossoms: A Japanese American Family in War and Peace with authors Mitzi Asai Loftus and David Loftus. Born on a fruit orchard in Hood River, Oregon, in 1932, Mitzi Asai Loftus spent three years of her childhood in government incarceration camps in California and Wyoming. For more than seventy years, she has given public talks about her family’s experience to audiences of all ages. Having lived much of her adult life in Eugene and Coos Bay, she now resides in Ashland. A lifelong Oregonian like his mother, David Loftus grew up in Eugene and Coos Bay. He has lived in the Portland area since 1991. A professional editor, proofreader, and writer, he has worked as a newspaper reporter and authored three books in addition to From Thorns to Blossoms. David also reads literature aloud at libraries, coffee shops, pubs, and his residence in Northwest Portland, in a series he calls “Story Time for Grownups.” He has acted in indie films, commercial video, and on many local stages and Shakespeare-in-the-Parks productions. You might recall seeing him as Chief Sitting Bull in a Lakewood Theatre Company production of “Annie Get Your Gun,” as well as “Arcadia” and “City of Angels.” This program is aligned with One Book, One Coast, a multi-state community reading initiative that invites readers to engage with ideas and concepts from the book, They Called Us Enemy, by George Takei. Details about One Book, One Coast and other opportunities to participate can be found on the LINCC website.
This event is made possible through the sponsorship of the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library, and is presented in cooperation with the Lake Theater & Cafe. Admission is free and no ticket is required (though food and drink purchases are encouraged to offset the cost to the Lake Theater).
Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the presentation begins at 7:00 pm. Lake Theater & Cafe is located at 106 North State Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Alicia Yokoyama at 503-534-4228 or ayokoyama@lakeoswego.city.
