Clackamas County Arts Alliance

Stairwell Gallery: The Artwork of Marie Lo
2026-04-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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.

Ledding Library Artist Reception: Arielle-Sophie Sternberg & Val Hubbard
2026-06-13 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-14 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-15 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-16 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-17 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-18 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-19 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 18:00 and 1 more date | Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.

Ledding Library Artist Reception: Ariella-Sophie Sternberg & Val Hubbard
2026-06-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
Meet the artists! Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.

Ledding Library Art: Ariella-Sophie Sternberg & Val Hubbard
2026-06-22 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-23 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-24 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-26 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-27 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-28 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-29 10:00 - 18:00 and 4 more dates | Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States

StoryWalk "Song in the City"
2026-07-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Iron Mountain Park, 2401 Iron Mountain Rd, Lake Oswego, OR, 97035, United States
Visit Iron Mountain Park to read our newest StoryWalk® installation, Song in the City. Written by Daniel Bernstrom and illustrated by Jenin Mohammed, it tells the story of a young blind girl filled to overflowing with the sounds of her beloved city. Poetically rhythmic and lightly humorous, the tale bridges the gap between generations of music and family while centering love, understanding and joy. Celebrate Disability Pride Month at one of Lake Oswego’s most accessible natural areas, Iron Mountain Park.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier Vermont. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
Iron Mountain Park is located at 2401 Iron Mountain Rd., Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Youth Services at 503-697-6580.
