An award-winning powder room designed by Diane Plesset of D.P. Design is featured in the July issue of Kitchen-Bath Design News. All of the other projects in the magazine were designed by midwest or east coast designers.  The project was completed in 2006; one of the reasons that the editor chose to include this powder room is that good (great) design stands the test of time. It reflects the Homeowners' personal style, interests, and desires, while it establishes a living legacy of enjoyment, pleasure and satisfaction. And it helps (even in this economy) with higher R.O.I.

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  Clackamas Town Center is excited to partner with the North Clackamas Education Foundation for the free Summer Concert Series to be held on Wednesdays at 6:30pm during the month of August. As part of their partnership, they encourage concertgoers to donate new or gently used backpacks and shoes to the North Clackamas Family Support Center. The Family Support Center provides free clothing, school and hygiene supplies to students age 5 to 21. Your donation of new or gently used backpacks and shoes will help a student be ready for the first day of school.

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Beginning farmers or small acreage landowners are invited to the Small Farm School set for Saturday, Sept. 8, at Clackamas Community College (CCC) in Oregon City. The daylong school includes field and classroom workshops on small farm topics including crop and livestock production, direct marketing, small-scale equipment, and soil and water conservation.

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On Monday, July 30, 2012, join Dr. Manuel Pastor as he shares both national and Portland metropolitan region-specific data on demographic change, and intersects this with emerging evidence and national case studies that tell the story of a new - and more inclusive - model for prosperity. Learn from examples that show the more equitable a community, the more sustainable and resilient the region. Hear about successful partnerships between public, private and community leaders that generate the equity strategies that can drive economic prosperity in their communities. The event will be held at the Metro Regional Center. Among the sponsors are the  Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce and Metro.
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The Molalla Area Historical Society opens their museum complex, located at 620 S. Molalla Avenue, Fridays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m., except for July 21, when they will be closed for their annual potluck picnic at Wilhoit Springs Park. Tours are available of the 1800s furnished  salt box style home, rare in Oregon, of the Dibble family: the old stage stop Vonder Ahe house with summer kitchen and the Ivor Davies Hall built out of and displays of old Molalla Union High School artifacts.Ivor Davies Hall named after a popular local man also features Molalla Indian artifacts and other local history displays.Donations for tours appreciated. Handicap access and parking available in back on Metzler Avenue.Special groups needing tours call 503.829.8030.