English mass-market books tap Hindi speakers (Feature) | Firstpost

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Popular books in English are cutting through the language barrier to reach Hindi speaking readers in north India.

Five commercially successful titles, ?Hello Bastar?, ?The Secret of the Nagas?, ?Chanakya?s Chant?, ?Women & The Weight Loss Tamasha? and ?Two Fates: The Story of My Divorce?, have been translated into Hindi under a new-tie-up between Westland Limited and Yatra Books to promote translation of books and original titles in Indian languages.

?The idea was to realise the true potential of the Hindi market because Hindi is the fourth major language in the world ? after Mandarin, English and Spanish. But the publishing industry does not reflect this,? writer Namita Gokhale, co-owner of Yatra Books, told IANS.

There is a new creative confluence of Indian writing unfolding before us, enabled by ?insightful translations and cross-literary exchanges with 22 scheduled languages as well as Indian translations of international works?, Gokhale said.

The last decade has seen an increase in the volume of translated literature and orignal titles in Hindi with major publishing houses like Penguin and Harper Collins-India collaborating with language publishing companies and even publishing Hindi titles in their main imprint.

The efforts have been complemented by institutional initiatives by the government?s translation projects and those launched by foreign missions in India. Hindi is the language of preference in translations given the large readership. A translation project, ?Indian Literature Abroad? launched by the culture ministry, is promoting indigenous literature in Indian languages abroad.

But mass market fiction has been neglected by translators in the zeal to promote classics and textbooks from English to Hindi.

Last year, writer Namita Gokhale?s novel ?Paro: Dreams of Passion? was translated into Hindi by Rachna Bhola Yamini while writer Chetan Bhagat?s popular books like ?One Night @ The Call Centre? and ?The 3 Mistakes of My Life? have climbed the best-sellers? list in Hindi.

Salman Rushdie?s best-selling historical mass-fiction, ?Enchantress of Florence? was translated as ?Florence ki Jadugarni? in 2009.

?It is a good idea to bring what is popular in Hindi because it feels nice to address the wide readership. I don?t think this is a trend but it definitely is a way to get acquainted with India. Hindi is the most hospitable language,? writer-poet Ashok Vajpeyi told IANS.

Best-selling author Ashwin Sanghi says ?only the surface has been scratched and the possibilities are immense?.

?There are so many people who try to think like us but would rather express it better in languages like Hindi. Translations of popular fiction such as ours which have been drawn from Indian traditions help them identify with our thoughts and relate better,? Sanghi told IANS. His book Chanakya?s Chant is a contemporary interpretation of the life of the Brahmin philosopher and strategist Chanakya in the context of Indian politics.

Mumbai-based Amish, author of the ?Immortals of Meluha? and ?The Secret of the Nagas?, says publishing is finally becoming rooted in Indian sensibilities.

?I genuinely believe that five years from today, we will have a situation when other languages will account for higher sales of books than in English. That is the big change happening in publishing ? it is taking pride in its own culture than knowing other cultures like in television, where regional language channels have more TRPs,? Amish told IANS.

Writers benefit as well in terms of bounty from increased sale, he said.

?As a writer, I have a vast network of friends who wanted to know when ?Hello Bastar? will be published in Hindi. There is a section which is comfortable in English but would rather like to read in Hindi,? writer-journalist Rahul Pandita, the author of ?Hello Bastar?, told IANS.

He said platforms like Flipkart have ?made it possible for Hindi speaking readers to access translations?.

?No publisher in the right mind can ignore the Hindi readership for there is a huge market for mass market books, including translations. Hindi speaking readers are Net savvy and are reading new books,? Pandita said.

(Madhusree Chatterjee can be contacted at madhu.c@ians.in)

Source: http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/english-mass-market-books-tap-hindi-speakers-feature-414424.html

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US gas prices spike; refinery problems cited

NEW YORK (AP) ? A surprise surge in gasoline prices is taking some of the fun out of summer.

The national average for a gallon of gas at the pump has climbed to $3.67, a rise of 34 cents since July 1. An increase in crude oil prices and problems with refineries and pipelines in the West Coast and Midwest, including a fire in California, are mostly to blame.

Analysts don't expect gas prices to get as high as they did in April, when 10 states passed $4 a gallon and the U.S. average topped out at $3.94. But this is still unwelcome news in this sluggish economy, since any extra money that goes to fill gas tanks doesn't get spent on movies and dinners out.

The rising prices could also put pressure on President Barack Obama in the heat of his re-election campaign.

When Phil Van Schepen recently went to fill up his dry-cleaning delivery van in Coon Rapids, Minn., he found a Post-it note a driver before him had placed on the pump faulting Obama for high gasoline prices.

"It's a reminder of his energy policies overall, which I don't agree with," said Van Schepen, who buys about 100 gallons a week and finds he is spending about $40 more than he did in early July. Still, he said the Post-it "was a bit much" because the president isn't responsible for gasoline prices.

Analysts and economists agree, saying prices for crude oil and wholesale gasoline are set on financial exchanges around the world based on supply and demand and expectations about how those factors may change.

The price at the pump in the U.S. fell more than 60 cents per gallon during the spring as the global economy slowed and turmoil in the Middle East seemed to subside.

But crude oil is climbing again, rising to $94 a barrel from a low of $78 in late June. Production outages in South Sudan and the North Sea, Western sanctions that have cut the flow of Iranian oil, Iran's threat to block tankers passing through the vital Strait of Hormuz, and fears that the violence in Syria could escalate into a wider regional conflict have driven up oil prices.

Seasonal factors are also sending pump prices higher. Gas usually costs more in the late spring and summer because refiners have to make more expensive blends of gasoline to meet clean air rules and because the summer driving season boosts demand.

In the past few weeks, pipelines serving Wisconsin and Illinois ruptured, refineries were shut down unexpectedly because of equipment problems in Illinois and Indiana, and a blaze broke out at a refinery in Richmond, Calif.

Gasoline prices shot up more than 50 cents in the span of a month in Indiana, Vermont, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin. And California drivers have seen gas climb 13 cents since the fire Monday. Motorists in many cities there are paying well over $4.

Drivers in 20 states, including the possible White House battleground states of Colorado, Iowa, Nevada, Ohio and Wisconsin, are paying more for gasoline this year than they did last year, and the list will probably soon include Virginia and North Carolina, said Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst at the Oil Price Information Service. The national average a year ago was $3.64.

"If you are paying more than in the past, it does have the potential to hurt the president," Kloza said.

Economists said the price bump probably won't have much of an effect on economic growth, at least not yet. The extra 34 cents a gallon translates to $33 per month for a typical household.

Prices could go higher if Middle East tensions rise, more refinery problems emerge or hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico force oil drillers or refiners to shut down. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration this week said this could be a more active hurricane season than previously thought.

But analysts say that without those disruptions, gasoline will probably begin dropping after Labor Day as refiners switch to cheaper blends and drivers hit the road less often. That means voters could be going to the polls as prices are falling.

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Clackamas County and Southwest Portland events roundup: fairs ...

AURORA

Outdoor Antiques Faire and Aurora Colony Days: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat, Aug. 11, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun, Aug. 12. Antique dealers from around the Northwest and more than 150 dealers from Aurora antiques and specialty shops make this a destination for antique collectors; at locations throughout Aurora (see website). Also enjoy the annual Aurora Colony Days festivities including an art show, community parade and living-history demonstrations (Old Aurora Colony Museum). ? free admission to most events; for a schedule, visit www.auroracolony.com

Aurora Farmers Market: Vendors sell produce, flowers, baked goods, gourmet wines and cheeses, lawn ornaments, arts and crafts, cooking and kitchen items. Entertainment, food demonstrations, and blood pressure checks featured. Weekly 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun, through Oct. 15. 14936 Third St. N.E., Aurora; free admission; www.movementandhealingarts@gmail.com, Jimmy Essien, 503-307-7043

BEAVERCREEK

Stars in the Park: The Hamlet of Beavercreek business owners and friends will host the free Concert in the Hamlet from 6-8 p.m. Sat, Aug. 11, in the Korner Park, located at the intersection of Beavercreek and Leland roads. Music will be provided by The Brewer and O'Brien Trio and Deep Blue Soul Revue. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Details: 503-632-4330

BORING

Graduation at Guide Dogs for the Blind: Puppy-raisers say goodbye to their graduating dogs and graduating class members leave with their new partners. This national nonprofit offers its services free of charge. Bus groups must pre-register. 1:30 p.m. Sat, Aug. 11. Guide Dogs for the Blind, 32901 S.E. Kelso Road, Boring; free; www.guidedogs.com or 503-668-2100, 800-295-4050

Boring Farmers Market: Vendors sell produce, eggs, specialty items and arts and crafts. Entertainment featured on opening day; then an open microphone opportunity. Weekly 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat, through Sept. 29. Downtown Boring, 28151 S.E. Highway 212, Boring; free admission; D.W. Owens, 503-313-0224, boringfm@gmail.com

Boring Community Planning Organization Meeting: The purpose is to involve citizens in land use planning in unincorporated Clackamas County. Monthly 7 p.m. first Tuesday. Boring Fire District Main Station, 28655 S.E. Highway 212, Boring; free; www.boringcpo.org or Steve Bates, 503-663-6271, sbates53@aol.com

CANBY

Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo: Features a rodeo, livestock exhibits and auctions, food and other vendors, carnival rides and games, entertainment, parade, talent show, and other activities. See website for schedule and daily specials. Fair hours 11 a.m. Tue, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Tue-Thu, 10 a.m.-midnight Fri-Sat, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun, Aug. 14-19; rodeo 7:30 p.m. Tue-Sat, Aug. 14-18. Clackamas County Event Center, 694 N.E. Fourth Ave., Canby; $5-$8, or free to ages 7 and younger and 75 and older to fair; plus $6-$8 to rodeo; $5 parking; www.clackamascountyeventcenter.com or 503-266-1136

Music on the Pond: Weekly 3:30-7:30 p.m. Sun, through Sept. 9. Wine, food and beer available for purchase. Lineup: blues and rock from Triple Threat, Aug. 12; swinging gypsy jazz from the Kung Pao Chickens, Aug. 19; danceable rock, R&B and funk from the Rae Gordon Band, Aug. 26; pianist and keyboardist Greg Hanneman, Sept. 2; and Portland-area musicians as part of the Arrivederci Jazz Picnic (1-7 p.m.), Sept. 9. St. Josef's Estate Vineyard & Winery, 28836 S. Barlow Road, Canby; $5 ages 18 and older, free ages 17 and younger with adult entry; www.stjosefswinery.com or 503-651-3190 Slice of Summer: The series will wrap up with a rock and roll show by Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts. 6-8 p.m. Sun, Aug. 12. Wait Park, 350 N. Grant St., Canby; free; Christina Keady, 503-651-3445

Canby Saturday Market: Vendors sell produce, flowers, plants, food, and arts and crafts. Weekly 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat, through Oct. 27. Canby Cinema 8, Parking Lot, 295 N.E. Second Ave., Canby; free admission; www.canbysaturdaymarket.com, 503-680-5088, canbysaturdaymarket@canby.com

Ongoing:

Kiwanis Club of Canby: Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization of individuals who want to improve their communities. Weekly noon-1 p.m. Mon. Old Town Hall, Cutsforth's Thriftway, 225 N.E. Second Ave., Canby; $7-$10 for lunch; www.canbykiwanis.org or Nancy Murphy, 503-266-6048

Bridge Games: Card game for senior citizens. Weekly 1 p.m. Mon. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free; www.canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970
Line Dancing for Beginners: Wanda Matlock teaches senior citizens the basics. Partner not required. Weekly 1-2 p.m. Mon. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free, but donations appreciated; www.canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970

Line Dancing: Wanda Matlock teaches senior citizens some advanced steps. Partner not required. Weekly 1-2 p.m. Tue and Thu. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free, but donations appreciated; www.canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970

Tuesday Evening Dinner: Senior citizens can make new friends while eating a free dinner. Weekly 5-7 p.m. Tue. Zoar Lutheran Church, 190 S.W. Second Ave., Canby; free; www.zoarlutheran.org or 503-266-4061

Handiwork Group: Senior citizens socialize while producing craft projects. Weekly 10 a.m. Tue. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free; bring your own project supplies; www.canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970

Pinochle: Card game for senior citizens. Weekly 1 p.m. Tue and Fri. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free; www.canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970
Yoga Fitness: Erin Hancock teaches the class for senior citizens. Weekly 1:15 p.m. Wed. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free, but donations appreciated; www.canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970

Rotary Club of Canby: Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill around the world. Weekly 11:45 a.m. Fri. Old Town Hall, Cutsforth's Thriftway, 225 N.E. Second Ave., Canby; no-host lunch; www.canbyrotary.com

CLACKAMAS

Sunnyside Grange Farmers and Artists Market: Vendors sell fine art, crafts, fresh local produce and eggs, fruits, fine foods, baked goods, plants and specialty items. Weekly 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Clackamas Sunnyside Grange, 13100 Sunnyside Road, Clackamas; free admission; www.windancefarmsandart.com/sunnyside.php or Peter Tuomala, 503-704-4212, windance@pacifier.com

Sunnyside Farmers Market: Vendors sell produce, arts and crafts, food and specialty items. Weekly 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat, through Oct. 6. Sunnyside Foursquare Church, Parking Lot, 13231 S.E. Sunnyside Road, Clackamas; free admission; www.sunnysidefarmersmarket.com or Jamie El-Khal, 503-504-8615, sunnysidefarmersmarket@gmail.com

DAMASCUS

Coffee With the Damascus Mayor: Monthly 7:30 a.m. first Mon. Hawaiian Beanz Coffee Co., 19880 S.E. Highway 212, Damascus; free; www.damascusoregon.gov or Tammie Milkes, 503-658-8545, tmilkes@damascusoregon.gov

Ice Cream With Damascus Councilors: Monthly 2 p.m. second Tue. Dairy Queen, 20205 S.E. Highway 212, Damascus; free; www.damascusoregon.gov or Tammie Milkes, 503-658-8545, tmilkes@damascusoregon.gov

Coffee With Damascus Councilors: Monthly 7:30 a.m. first Wednesday. Hawaiian Beanz Coffee Co., 19880 S.E. Highway 212, Damascus; free; www.damascusoregon.gov or Tammie Milkes, 503-658-8545, tmilkes@damascusoregon.gov

Damascus-Boring Kiwanis Club: Visitors are welcome to a meeting of Kiwanis International, a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The local club supports the Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp, Adopt-A-Road, Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Terrific Kids, Meals-On-Wheels, Kiwanis Kids, Builders Club and Oregon Impact. Weekly 7 a.m. Wed. Pub 212, 20400 S.E. Highway 212, Damascus; no-host breakfast; www.kiwanisofdamascusboring.org or Dale Parsons, 503-806-3739

EAGLE CREEK

Eagle Creek-Barton Community Planning Organization: Monthly 7 p.m. second Thu. Eagle Creek Fire Stationi, 32200 S.E. Judd Road, Eagle Creek; free; www.eaglecreekbarton.com or Charlene DeBruin by email to eaglecreekcpo@gmail.com

ESTACADA

Estacada Flea Market: Vendors sell collectibles and vintage items. Registration required for vendors. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat, Aug. 11. The Wade Creek House, 664 Wade St., Estacada; free admission, $25 vendor fee; http://thewadecreekhouse.blogspot.com or 503-630-7556

Advanced Concrete Leaf Casting Workshop: Learn how to create decorative bowls, birdbaths and garden art with larger leaves from your own yard. Advanced class reviews the basics and adds advanced skills to add strength, color and size to works. All supplies included, but bring a large cardboard box to transfer your leaf home. Registration required. 10:30 a.m. Sat, Aug. 11. The Wade Creek House, 664 Wade St., Estacada; $35; http://thewadecreekhouse.blogspot.com or 503-630-7556

Estacada Farmers Market: Vendors sell produce, honey and other agricultural products, nursery stock, plants, flowers, arts and crafts, food, and specialty items. Live music featured. Weekly 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat, through Sept. 29. Northwest Third Avenue and Broadway Street, Estacada; free admission; www.estacadafarmersmarket.com or 503-630-6100

Dinner and Dance Social: Music provided by the Heartland Classic Country Band. Monthly 5 p.m. first and third Sat. Estacada Community Center, 200 Clubhouse Drive, Estacada; $5, includes a hot meal and beverages; 503-630-7454

GLADSTONE

"Horror High: The Musical": Gladstone High School students present the lively and hilarious show that combines classic movie monsters with high school stereotypes. Proceeds benefit the choir's and band department's 2013 Disneyland trip and summer theater opportunity. 7 p.m. Fri-Sat, Aug. 10-17, and 1 p.m. Sat, Aug. 18. Dorothy Sawyer Performing Arts Center, Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Ave.; $5; 503-650-2570

Gladstone Farmers Market: Vendors sell produce, agriculture, homemade dog treats, coffee, baked goods, hot food, arts and crafts, and specialty items. Weekly 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat, through Sept. 29. Watts Heating and Cooling, Parking Lot, 580 Portland Ave., Gladstone free admission; www.gladstonefarmersmarket.wordpress.com or Gina Ward-Spadey, 503-756-6477, gladstonefarmersmarket@gmail.com

Helping the less fortunate:

Clothes, Shoes and Blanket Drive: The Gladstone-Oak Grove Rotary Club is launching its annual drive for men served by the Portland Rescue Mission and women and children served by Shepherd's Door.

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Drop off items on weekdays through Sept. 1 at the Gladstone Christian Church, 305 E. Dartmouth; or to Brian Sutton at the Edward Jones office at 820 Portland Ave. For questions or to have items picked up, contact Walt Fitch at 503-544-9672.

Salvation Army West Women's and Children's Shelter Drive: Donations of clothing, hygiene items, paper goods, new sleeping bags, gift cards and other essential day-to-day items for homeless women and children served by the shelter are needed. Check website for complete list. Monthly 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. second Sat. Gladstone Community Club, 255 E. Exeter St., Gladstone; www.gladstonecommunityclub.com/ or 503-656-1357

Summer Reading Programs: The program for all ages continues weekly 9:30 a.m. Thu, through Aug. 23. Lineup: a show by Border Collies International, Aug. 9; an OMSI planetarium show, Aug. 16; and Richard Ritchey the Reptile Man, Aug. 23. After each show, head over to the Gladstone Public Library, 135 E. Dartmouth, to participate in the Dream Big Summer Reading Club. Call for details. Gladstone Center for Children and Families, 18905 Portland Ave., Gladstone; free; Gladstone Public Library, 503-656-2411 or sandyld@lincc.lib.or.us

Ongoing:

Book Club: Senior citizens chat about their favorite books. Monthly 10:30 a.m. third Mon. Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave., Gladstone; free; www.gladstoneseniors.org or 503-655-7701

Aerobics: Low-impact chair aerobics for senior citizens. Weekly 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tue and Thu. Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave., Gladstone; free; www.gladstoneseniors.org or 503-655-7701

Gladstone Historical Society Meeting: Visitors welcome. Monthly 6 p.m. second Wednesday. Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave., Gladstone; free; www.gladstonehistoricalsociety.org

Mommy's Morning Off: Child care provided for ages infant-5 years so parents can take a break to do whatever they please. Registration recommended. Weekly 9-11:30 a.m. Thu. Tri-City Baptist Temple, 18025 Webster Road, Gladstone; free; www.tcbt.org or 503-575-0629

Bridge Games: Card game for senior citizens. Weekly 12:30 p.m. Fri. Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Ave., Gladstone; free; www.gladstoneseniors.org or 503-655-7701

HAPPY VALLEY

Summer Concert Series: Weekly 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed, through Aug. 29. Lineup: pop, reggae and funk by Keegan Smith and The Fam, Aug. 15; 1970s disco and funk dance classics by Hit Explosion, Aug. 22; and disco hits of the 1970s, retro fun of the 1980-s and power party tunes of the 1990s by Cool-Ade, Aug. 29. Restaurants also will be open. Clackamas Town Center, 12000 S.E. 82nd Ave., Happy Valley; free; www.clackamastowncenter.com

Summer Concert in the Park: Weekly 7-9 p.m. Thu. Lineup: classic rock and country by Midlyfe Crisis, Aug. 9; rock and Motown tunes by Nobody's Sweetheart, Aug. 16; and country blues and classic rock by the Usual Suspects, Aug. 23. Vendors will sell food, beer and wine. Happy Valley Park, 13700 S.E. Ridgecrest Road, Happy Valley; free; www.ci.happy-valley.or.us/index.aspx or 503-783-3800

Concerts: Live music. Weekly 6-8 p.m. Fri. New Seasons Market, 15861 N.E. Happy Valley Town Center Drive, Happy Valley; free; www.newseasonsmarket.com or 503-558-9214

Once Upon a Story Time: The themed event features picture story books, crafts, activities and snacks. Weekly 10 a.m. Wed. Barnes & Noble Clackamas Town Center, 12000 S.E. 82nd Ave., Happy Valley; free; www.barnesandnoble.com or 503-786-3464

American Girl Club: Stories, books, kits and refreshments. Monthly 3 p.m. second Sun. Barnes & Noble Clackamas Town Center, 12000 S.E. 82nd Ave., Happy Valley; free; www.barnesandnoble.com or 503-786-3464

LAKE OSWEGO

Southern Hemisphere Wines: Ursula McCabe from Odom Southern pours a casual tasting of six-eight wines; includes appetizers. 4:30-8 p.m. Fri, Aug. 10. World Class Wines, 269 A. Ave., Lake Oswego; $10, with optional $5 bonus pours; www.worldclasswinesoregon.com or 503-974-9841

Landscaping for the Do-it-yourselfer: 11 a.m. Sat, Aug. 11. Dennis' Seven Dees Garden Center, 1090 McVey Ave., Lake Oswego; free; www.dennis7dees.com or 503-636-4660

Pita, Hummus and Baklava: A parent and child, age 6 and older, create a family dinner using local and seasonal produce. Registration required. 2-5 p.m. Sat, Aug. 11. Luscher Farm, 125 Rosemont Road, West Linn; $46-$53 per family; www.lakeoswegoparks.org or Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation, 503-675-2549

Wrap and Roll: Hands-on cooking class with Shelley McDaniel. 6 p.m. Sat, Aug. 11. In Good Taste, 6302 S.W. Meadows Road, Lake Oswego; $79; registration required; www.ingoodtastestore.com or 503-248-2015

Mexican Street Foods: Hands-on cooking class with Barb Randall. 11 a.m. Sat, Aug. 11. In Good Taste, 6302 S.W. Meadows Road, Lake Oswego; $89; registration required; www.ingoodtastestore.com or 503-248-2015

Summer Fun Series: Ages 6-15 learn cooking skills while preparing a healthful meal weekly 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. Class topics are veggie sushi, Aug. 11; and manicotti and fruit parfait, Aug. 25. Registration required. Luscher Farm, 125 Rosemont Road, West Linn; $27-$31 per class; Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation, 503-675-2549

"See How They Run": Lakewood Theatre Company presents the summertime rollicking British comedy. 7:30 p.m. Thu-Sat, and various Sun, through Aug. 19. Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego; $25-$28; www.lakewood-center.org or 503-635-3901

"Women and Metals: Forging Ahead" Exhibit and Reception: Showcasing the works of metalsmiths Elizabeth Emerson, Devi Morris and Peggy Foy. Open house weekly noon-5 p.m. Sat, and on display 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues-Fri, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat, through Aug. 11. Trios' Studio, 3 Monroe Parkway, Suite 1, Lake Oswego; free; www.triosstudio.com or 503-496-1285

Concerts:

Sounds of Summer: Weekly 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed, through Aug. 29. Lineup includes classic rock and country crossover by the Chris Loid Band, Aug. 15 (also features public-safety fair); funk and soulful dance hits by the Andy Stokes Band, Aug. 22; and a 1950s-1960s rock show by Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts, Aug. 29. Westlake Park, 4800 Melrose St., Lake Oswego; free; www.lakeoswegoparks.org or Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation, 503-675-2549

Summer Splash: Weekly noon-1:30 p.m. Fri, through Aug. 24. Lineup includes soul, Motown and R&B from the LaRhonda Steele Trio, Aug. 10; original pop rock from the Darren Johnson Effort, Aug. 17; and 1950s-60's pop and rockabilly from Susie and the Sidecars, Aug. 24. Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First St., Lake Oswego; free; www.lakeoswegoparks.org or Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation, 503-675-2549

Lake Oswego Farmers Market Concerts: Weekly 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sat, through Oct. 13. Lineup original pop from singer, songwriter and pianist Naomi LaViolette, Aug. 18. Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First St., Lake Oswego; free; www.lakeoswegoparks.org or Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation, 503-675-2549

Moonlight and Music: Weekly 6-7:30 p.m. Sun, through Aug. 26. Lineup vintage swing from AnnaPaul and the Bearded Lady, Aug. 12; classical/experimental/jazz from the all-female saxophone quartet the Quadraphonnes, Aug. 19; and Celtic folk from Hanz Araki and the Mighty Few, Aug. 26. Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First St., Lake Oswego; free; www.lakeoswegoparks.org or Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation, 503-675-2549

Ongoing:

Lake Oswego Farmers Market: Vendors sell produce, nursery stock, flowers, arts and crafts, food, and specialty items. Artist demonstrations, a kids corner, free doggy daycare, and live music featured. Weekly 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat, through Oct. 13. Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First St., Lake Oswego; free admission; www.lakeoswegoparks.org or Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation, 503-675-2549

The 24/7 Library: Searching Online Resources: Library-card holders can learn how to access resources online anytime of the day or night. Registration required for each class. Weekly 10 a.m. first and second Thu. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or 503-636-7628

Preschool Story Time: Ages 3-5 years. Weekly 10:30 a.m. Tue-Wed. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or 503-636-7628

Baby Story Time: Ages newborn-18 months. Weekly 11:45 a.m. Tue. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or 503-636-7628

Guitar Club: Learn how to play your guitar and pick up new skills in the casual, jam-session-based club for ages 12-18. See website for the After School Activities Program membership and schedule. Weekly 4-5 p.m. Tue. West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; $1 per session, or free to After School Activities Program members; www.loteenscene.org or 503-635-3758

Toddler Story Time: Ages 19 months-3 years. Weekly 11:45 a.m. Wed. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or 503-636-7628

Belly-dancing for Teens: Learn classic movements and step patterns in the drop-in class for ages 12-18. See website for Weekly 4-5 p.m. Wed. West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; $2 per session, or free to After School Activities Program members; details for the After School Activities Program membership and schedule available at www.loteenscene.org or 503-635-3758

Mixed-media Art Class: Learn several mediums, techniques and projects from an experienced instructor in the drop-in class for ages 12-18. Weekly 4-5 p.m. Thu. West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake

Oswego; $2 per class, free to After School Activities Program members; for details, visit www.loteenscene.org or 503-635-3758

Musical Lap Time: Anne Clark, an early childhood music specialist, leads a combination of gentle rhymes, bounces and movements designed to create bonding between caregivers and babies (through 18 months old). Weekly 10:30 a.m. Thu. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or 503-636-7628

Nia: Increase your strength, flexibility and agility in the class that fuses dance, martial arts and yoga. Weekly 5:45-7 p.m. Thu. Pilates Bodies Studio, 16130 S.W. Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego; $10 drop-in per class, $32 for four-class punch card; Danielle Mery-Stern by email to merystern@comcast.net

First Friday Pizza and Match Play: Youth, ages 12-18, who are on the verge of playing tennis or are currently playing are invited for pizza and a supervised competitive match play. Junior racquets provided. Registration suggested. Monthly 6-8 p.m. first Friday. Lake Oswego Indoor Tennis Center, 2900 Diane Drive, Lake Oswego; $15 per session; www.lakeoswegoparks.org or Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation, 503-675-2549

MILWAUKIE

Historic Milwaukie Scott Park Concerts: Weekly noon Wed, through Aug. 15. Lineup includes blues by the Scott White Duo, Aug. 15; guitar music by Robbie Laws Trio; and Celtic and folk music by Kinzel and Hyde. Friends of the Ledding Library sells snacks and beverages. Scott Park, Milwaukie Ledding Library -- Pond House, 2215 S.E. Harrison St., Milwaukie; free; www.milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580

Concerts in the Park: Weekly 6 p.m.-dusk Thu, through Aug. 23. Lineup includes soul by the King Louie Trio with LaRhonda Steele, Aug. 9; blues and rock by Franco Paletta and the Stingers, Aug. 16; modern acoustic by SoleGinFiz, Aug. 23; wood, metal and electricity sounds by Old Light, Aug. 30. Ardenwald Park, 3637 Roswell St., Milwaukie; free; www.ardenwald.org/calendar/concerts

Summer Program: Party for ages 10 and older based on the book "The Hunger Games." 2 p.m. Tue, Aug. 7. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; www.milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580

Summer Program: Border Collies International presentation. Ages 4 and older. Bring a blanket or chair. 2 p.m. Thu, Aug. 9. Scott Park, Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; www.milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580

Ice Cream Social and Beach Bum Day: Dress like a beach bum and make new friends while building your own banana split or sundae. Proceeds benefit the center's nutrition program. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Fri, Aug. 10. Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie; free admission; $2 for ice cream; www.milwaukiecenter.com or 503-653-8100

Project Pooch

Meet Cid, a greyhound mix looking for a home.

Fido Friday: Features games and activities for dogs and people of all ages; adoptable dogs hosted by Project Pooch and other booths staffed by adoption and pet rescue agencies; rabies shots and microchipping by Fido; and pet product vendors. Dinner and snacks available for purchase. The movie "Bolt" (PG) will be shown at dusk. Proceeds benefit Meals-On-Wheels program. 6-10 p.m. Fri, Aug. 10. North Clackamas Park, next to the Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie; $5 ages 13 and older, $2 others

Ongoing:

Milwaukie Farmers Market: Vendors sell produce, plants, cheeses, meats, seafood, bakery items, food, and handcrafted garden art. Live music featured. Weekly 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun, through Oct. 28. Southeast Main Street, across from City Hall, Milwaukie; free admission; www.milwaukiefarmersmarket.com

Knit Nite: Valarie Matthews leads a group for people who love to knit or want to learn the skill. Weekly 6:30-8 p.m. Thu. Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 S.E. 21st Ave., Milwaukie; free; bring your own supplies; www.milwaukie.lib.or.us or 503-786-7580

Willamette Falls Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association Meeting: Visitors welcome. Monthly 7 p.m. third Wed. Round Table Pizza, 16550 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie; free; Dale Ballard, 503-551-9772 or daleballard52@molalla.net

Sunday Salsa Night: Salsa dancing with a 7:30 p.m. lesson led by Keith Collier and Rochelle Lessner. Weekly 6:45-10 p.m. Sun. Cha! Cha! Cha!, 11008 S.E. Main St., Milwaukie; $3 cover charge, includes lesson; 503-659-2193

MOLALLA

Movie Night: Snack on free popcorn while watching "Joyful Noise" (PG-13). 6 p.m. Mon, Aug. 13. Molalla Public Library, 201 E. Fifth St., Molalla; free; www.molalla.lib.or.us or 503-829-2593

Movie Day: Snack on free popcorn while watching "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" (PG). 2 p.m. Wed, Aug. 15. Molalla Public Library, 201 E. Fifth St., Molalla; free; www.molalla.lib.or.us or 503-829-2593

Molalla Area Farmers Market: Market is held in conjunction with Molalla 2nd Friday, a day when businesses stay open late and offer food, music, demonstrations, and wine and beer tastings. Artists display their works and vendors sell products and services, including local produce at the market. Monthly 5-9 p.m. second Fri, May 12-Oct. 13. Center Street Plaza, 214 Center St., Molalla; free admission; http://mainstreetmolalla.tripod.com/id9.html or Main Street Molalla, 503-829-5003, mainstreetmolalla@molalla.net

MOUNT HOOD

"Senseless Confidential": Martin Bannon reads from and signs copies of his book. 7:30 p.m. Fri, Aug. 17. Wy'east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery, 67195 E. Highway 26, Welches; free; www.wyeastonline.com or 503-622-1623

Family Story Time: Weekly 10 a.m. Tue. Hoodland Public Library, 68256 E. Highway 26, Welches; free; 503-622-3460

Line Dancing: Geared for senior citizens of all levels. Weekly 10 a.m. Tue and Thu. Mt. Hood Village Resort, 65000 E. Highway 26, Welches; free; www.mthoodvillage.com or 503-622-7665

Mt. Hood Lions Club: Lions Clubs International programs include sight, hearing and speech conservation; diabetes awareness; youth outreach; international relations; and environmental issues. Business meeting. Monthly 7:30 p.m. second Wed. Mt. Hood Lions Club, 24730 Woodsey Lane, Welches; free; Dan Wolf at 503-622-4664, mthoodlionsclub@aol.com

OAK GROVE

Meet Author William Paul Young: Young wrote a 2007 New York Times best-seller "The Shack." His novel "Cross Roads" is scheduled to be published in November. Seating limited. Doors open 6:15 p.m. Sun, Aug. 12. Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 14700 S.E. Rupert Drive, Oak Grove; free, but donations for the Portland Leadership Foundation welcome; www.oakgroveunitedmethodist.com or 503-654-3161

OREGON CITY?
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Concerts in the Park: Food service begins weekly 5:30 p.m. Thu, through Aug. 23; music 6:30 p.m. Lineup includes rhythm and blues by David Gerald, Aug. 9; folk, roots and Americana by Will West & the Friendly Strangers, Aug. 16; and 1950-60's hits from Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts, Aug. 23. Food and beverages available for purchase. Carnegie Center, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free admission
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Soccer Jamboree: Featuring jamboree games, activities, food, vendors, a raffle and silent auction. Hosted by the Oregon City Soccer Club. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat, Aug. 18. Fischers Mill Sports Complex, 19010 S. Fischers Mill Road, Oregon City; free admission; www.ocsoccerclub.org or 503-672-9264, ext. 484, or ocsc@ocsoccerclub.com

"Cabaret": The Clackamas Repertory Theatre presents the Tony-award winning musical that features award-winning actress Sharonlee McLean as Fraulein Schneider. Registration recommended. 7:30 p.m. Thu-Sat, and 2:30 p.m. Sun, through Aug. 26. Osterman Theatre, Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City; $15-$26; www.clackamasrep.org or 503-594-3915

Ongoing :

Oregon City Saturday Farmers Market: Vendors sell local produce, meat, fish, eggs, cheese, mushrooms, bread, pastries, hot food, crafts, and specialty items. Live music, cooking demonstrations and a weekly (10 a.m.) Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener program featured. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat, through Oct. 27. Clackamas County Public Services Building, Parking Lot, 2051 Kaen Road, Oregon City; free admission and parking; www.orcityfarmersmarket.com, 503-734-0192, marketmanager@orcityfarmersmarket.com

Oregon City Downtown Wednesdays Farmers Market: Vendors sell local produce, meat, fish, eggs, cheese, mushrooms, bread, pastries, hot food, crafts, and specialty items. Weekly 3-7 p.m., through Sept. 26. Eighth and Main streets in downtown Oregon City; free admission and parking; www.orcityfarmersmarket.com, 503-734-0192, marketmanager@orcityfarmersmarket.com

Friday Night Fundraisers: Weekly 3-8 p.m. Fri, June 29-Aug. 31. Restaurant donates 20 percent of sales to a different nonprofit organization each week. 3-8 p.m. Fri, June 29. Singer Hill Cafe, 623 Seventh St., Oregon City; 503-656-5252

Cars and Coffee On Main Street: Car enthusiasts "show up and hang out" on the corner of Eighth and Main streets in downtown Oregon City. Weekly 8-10 a.m. Sat; Don Scott, carsandcoffeeoc@comcast.net

Summer Tours: Visit the home that once belonged to William and Louisa Holmes, who joined other pioneers for the great migration in 1843. Completed in 1847, it is the oldest American home in Oregon City and was the scene of early government meetings and many social events. The first territorial governor, Joseph Lane, gave his 1849 inaugural address from the balcony of Rose Farm, which was given that nickname by friends and neighbors because of the many roses Louisa Holmes planted in the garden. Weekly noon-4 p.m. Sat. Rose Farm Museum, 536 Holmes Lane, Oregon City; $4 ages 18 and older, $3 senior citizens and ages 6-17, free ages 5 and younger; www.mcloughlinhouse.org or McLoughlin Memorial Association, 503-656-5146

Clackamas County Chapter of Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): Visitors welcome. Monthly 7-9 p.m. fourth Tue. Atkinson Memorial Church, 710 Sixth St., Oregon City; free; 503-887-4556

Busy Bees: Have fun making crafts, sewing quilts and aprons, and creating other items for fundraisers. Weekly 9 a.m.-noon Mon. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City; free; 503-657-8287

Beginning Line Dancing: Learn the basics and simple dances. No partner needed. Weekly 1-2 p.m. Mon. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City; 50 cents per class; 503-657-8287

Busy Intermediate Line Dancing: Learn the latest and traditional steps. No partner needed. Weekly noon-3 p.m. Tue. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City; 50 cents per class; 503-657-8287

Knitting and Crocheting: Learn basic stitches and share tips. Bring your own needles and yarn. Registration required. Class offered weekly 10 a.m.-noon Wed. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City; $20 for four sessions; Janice Tipton, 503-829-8031

Chrysalis: Women Writers: Local author Pat Lichen guides women writers of all levels through discussions of their work. Weekly noon-2 p.m. Wed. Clackamas Community College, Literary Arts Center, Rook Hall, Room 220, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City; free; 503-594-3254

Golf Lessons: Professional instructors teach the fundamentals. Four-week (one-hour) sessions offered at various times daily beginning April 2. Call for details. Stone Creek Golf Club, 14603 S. Stoneridge Drive, Oregon City; $40 series, includes use of golf clubs; www.stonecreekgolfclub.net or 503-518-4653

SANDY

Sandy Summer Sounds Acoustic Series: The series will wrap up with "music with a modern edge" from singer-songwriter Ian McFeron. 6:30 p.m. Sun, Aug. 12. Theater in the Woods, Meinig Memorial Park, 17670 Meinig Ave., Sandy; free; www.cityofsandy.com

Sandy Summer Sounds Main Stage Series: Weekly 6:30 p.m. Wed, Aug. 8-29. Lineup includes salsa music from the Aguamiel band, Aug. 8; blues from Robbie Laws, Aug. 15; Balkan, klezmer and gypsy jazz from Underscore Orkestra, Aug. 22; and Celtic tunes from Hanz Araki and the Mighty Few, Aug. 29. Dale Nichols Main Stage, Meinig Memorial Park, 17670 Meinig Ave., Sandy; free; www.cityofsandy.com

Sandy Starlight Cinema: Weekly 8:45 p.m. Sat, through Aug. 25. Lineup: "Dolphin Tale" (PG) Aug. 11; "Hugo" (PG), Aug. 18; and "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PG), Aug. 25. Meinig Memorial Park, 17670 Meinig Ave., Sandy; free; www.cityofsandy.com or 503-668-5569

Summer Reading Program: Weekly 11 a.m. Thu, through Aug. 9. Final event features storyteller Christopher Leebrick, Aug. 9. Sandy Public Library, 38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy; free; www.cityofsandy.com/library or 503-668-5537

Sandy Fire District Centennial Celebration: Firefighters are celebrating the district's 100th birthday with an antique apparatus vehicle contest, an emergency vehicle show, a vehicle extrication exhibit and demonstrations, free photo opportunities with the department's 1940 antique fire engine (complete with firefighting gear), food vendors, free swimming at the local pool, a kids bucket brigade, and other activities. Registration required for free apparatus contest at http://SFDCentennial.doattend.com. Entrants receive free centennial T-shirt and chance to win gift baskets. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat, Aug. 18. Sandy Grade School, 38955 Pleasant St., Sandy; free admission; www.sandyfire.org or Alice Busch, 971-563-3051, or by email to sfd72fmo@hotmail.com

Ongoing:

Sandy First Saturday Market: Vendors sell produce, flowers, plants, arts and crafts, food, and specialty items. Entertainment featured. Monthly 10 a.m.-3 p.m. first Sat, through Oct. 6. Meinig Memorial Park, 17670 Meinig Ave., Sandy; free admission; www.cityofsandy.com or Sandy Recreation Department, 503-668-5569

Silvertones Music Group: Musicians and singers get together to practice and plan
programs for special events. New members welcome. Weekly 10 a.m. Mon and Wed. Sandy Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; free; www.cityofsandy.com or 503-668-5569

Bridge: Play the card game with other senior citizens. Weekly 6:30 p.m. Mon. Sandy Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; free; www.cityofsandy.com or 503-668-5569

Pinochle: Play the card game with other senior citizens. Weekly 1 p.m. Mon. Sandy Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; free; www.cityofsandy.com or 503-668-5569

Flex and Stretch: Sitting and standing exercises for senior citizens. Weekly 11 a.m. Tue and Thu. Sandy Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; free; www.cityofsandy.com or 503-668-5569

Oregon Trail Democrats: Monthly 7 p.m. the fourth Tue. Clackamas County Bank, Sunset Room, 38975 Proctor Blvd., Sandy; free; Susan Gates, 503-668-9628
Community Parent-Child Play Group: Parents and caregivers with kids newborn-5 years are invited to meet others with young children, make new friends, share and exchange information about parenting, learn about community resources, and engage in activities that include the kids. The drop-in interactive parent-child opportunity is set in a large indoor park setting. Light snacks provided. Weekly 10:30 a.m.-noon Wed. Sandy Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; free; www.cityofsandy.com or 503-668-5569

Preschool Story Time: Weekly 10:30 a.m. Wed and Thu. Sandy Public Library, 38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy; free; www.cityofsandy.com/library or 503-668-5537
Toddler Story Time: Weekly 10 a.m. Thu. Sandy Public Library, 38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy; free; www.cityofsandy.com/library or 503-668-5537

SOUTHWEST PORTLAND

Muddy Boots Family Trail Day: Experienced guides stationed on upper trails will engage families in fun and interactive investigation techniques designed for usefulness in a variety of outdoor environments. Families who collect bracelet beads (one from each station) receive a prize to assist with future forest investigations. Registration required. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat, Aug. 11. Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.; free; www.tryonfriends.org or 503-636-9886

Forest Music Series: Weekly 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sat. Lineup includes original tunes from Da Boogie Band, Aug. 11; and traditional Irish music from Innisfree, Aug. 18. Jackson Shelter, Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.; free; www.tryonfriends.org or 503-636-9886

Ongoing:

Junior Ranger Program: Ages 6-12 join a park ranger and learn how to protect natural resources, plants and animals. Participate in nature games, nature crafts and park explorations to earn a badge. Parents strongly encouraged to participate and must sign a permission slip before children can participate. Weekly 1-2 p.m. Sat or Sun, through Aug. 26. Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.; free; www.tryonfriends.org or 503-636-9886, ext. 225

Preschool Story and Stroll: Join a park naturalist for nature story time and a brief stroll through the forest. Geared to families with kids ages 3-6, though all are welcome. Registration required at the website. Weekly 1-2 p.m. Fri. Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.; free; www.tryonfriends.org or 503-636-9886, ext. 225

Saturday Guided Nature Hike: Join a park naturalist for a free guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at Tryon. Topics vary from week to week, but will be appropriate for all ages. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. Weekly 10-11:30 a.m. Sat. Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.; free; www.tryonfriends.org or 503-636-9886, ext. 225

WEST LINN

Art Festival in the Forest: Live music, entertainment, activities, food and more than seven dozen artists and vendors will be featured Saturday and Sunday at Mary S. Young Park.

The 10th annual event will be held from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. at 19900 Willamette Drive (Oregon 43). Admission is free.

Booths will feature candles, cosmetics, body art, ceramics, garden art, paintings, photography, and items made out of fiber, glass, metal, stone and wood.

The Festival Brass Band and Millennium Dance Bands will provide the music.

Entertainment? also will be provided by comedian and juggler Scott "Mag" Hughes, stiltwalker Jacob Mooney, the A-WOL Dance Collective aerial tree dancers, and the United Studios of Self Defense.

Kids can have their faces painted and make crafts. And adults can bid on items donated by artists in a silent auction.

The West Linn Lions Club will host free health screenings all day Saturday in the Oregon Lions Mobile Health Screening Truck.

For a schedule, visit www.artsfestivalintheforest.com

Trivia Night: Teams of three-six people of all ages compete in a wide range of topics for prizes. Free snacks and beverages provided. 6:30 p.m. Sat, Aug. 11. West Linn Public Library, 1595 Burns St., West Linn; free; www.westlinnoregon.gov

West Linn Farmers Market: Vendors sell produce, plants, flowers, fine art, arts and crafts, food, and specialty items. Live music and children's programs featured. Weekly 5-8 p.m. Wed, through Sept. 12. Willamette Falls Drive and 13th Street, West Linn; free admission; Miles McCoy, 971-207-0267

Music in the Park: Weekly 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thu, through Aug. 30. Lineup includes blues and soul by the Linda Hornbuckle Band, Aug. 9; rhythm and blues and rock by the David Gerald Band, Aug. 16; rock violinist Aaron Meyer, Aug. 23; and neo-pop and funk by Gretchen Mitchell, Aug. 30. Refreshments available for purchase. Tanner Creek Park, 3456 Parker Road, West Linn; free ; www.westlinnoregon.gov/musicinthepark

WILSONVILLE

Wilsonville Farmers Market: Farmers, artisans, and restaurants and business owners will sell their wares with a focus on community, food education and sustainability. Live music featured. Weekly 4-8 p.m. Thu, through Sept. 27. Sofia Park, 28836 S.W. Costa Circle West, Wilsonville; free admission; www.wilsonvillemarket.com/#!home/mainpage

Wilsonville Rotary Summer Concerts: Weekly 6:30 p.m. Thu, through Aug. 9. Lineup includes everything from Abba to Shania Twain to Motown to Lady Gaga tunes by Big Night Out, Aug. 9. Town Center Park, 29600 S.W. Park Place, Wilsonville; free; www.wilsonvilleconcerts.com

Stretch, Strength and Stamina: A personal trainer leads the upbeat class for people with arthritis of osteoporosis. Activities can be performed standing up or sitting in a chair; includes strength training with weights and exercise bands and more. Weekly 11-11:45 a.m. Mon and Fri. Wilsonville Community Center, 7965 S.W. Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville; $1 per class; www.ci.wilsonville.or.us or 503-682-3727

Drop-in Spanish Practice: Adults can have fun and gain confidence conversing in Spanish through crossword puzzles, and conjugation and conversation exercises. Weekly 10-11 a.m. Mon. Wilsonville Community Center, 7965 S.W. Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville; free; www.ci.wilsonville.or.us or 503-682-3727

Nia: Increase your strength, flexibility and agility in the class that fuses dance, martial arts and yoga. Weekly 11 a.m.-noon Mon and 5:45-6:45 p.m. Wed. St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 8818 S.W. Miley Road, Wilsonville; $8 drop-in per class, or $24 for four-class punch card; www.stfranciswilsonville.org or by email to p.jones@stfranciswilsonville.org

Digital Photography Club: Senior citizens meet to share their works and pick up photography tips from each other. Weekly 10-11:30 a.m. Wed. Wilsonville Community Center, 7965 S.W. Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville; free; www.ci.wilsonville.or.us or 503-682-3727
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-- Vickie Kavanagh; vkavanagh@oregonian.com; 503-294-5913; or follow me on Twitter?@okavkid

Source: http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2012/08/clackamas_county_and_southwest_31.html

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Researchers collect and reuse enzymes while maintaining bioactivity

ScienceDaily (Aug. 8, 2012) ? Clemson University researchers are collecting and harvesting enzymes while maintaining the enzyme's bioactivity. Their work, a new model system that may impact cancer research, is published in the journal Small.

Enzymes are round proteins produced by living organisms that increase the rate of chemical reactions.

"We found a robust and simple way of attracting specific enzymes, concentrating them and reusing them," said Stephen Foulger, professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson. "The enzymes are still functional after being harvested."

Isolating a single type of protein from a complex mixture is the most difficult aspect of the purification process. It is vital to determine the function, structure and interactions of the protein.

The researchers baited a nanoparticle to capture and recycle an enzyme. They found a way to attach an enzyme's target on the surface of a particle, allow the enzyme to bind to it, remove the particle and determine that the enzyme is still functional.

"We took a protein that was being produced in a soil and placed its food source on the outside of a nanoparticle and the protein essentially grabbed onto the food source," said Foulger. "We froze the enzyme in place and removed the particle and thus found a commercially viable way to harvest these proteins."

"This baited particle approach provides a very efficient means for isolating complex enzyme systems for use in biotechnology," said Vincent Rotello, a chemistry professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and leading researcher in the field. "This method also provides considerable promise for biomedical applications."

The research established a universal model for concentrating and extracting known enzyme pairings, but it can be an invaluable tool in recognizing unknown ones.

"This model is foreshadowing for what we're doing with cancer research because we're beginning to focus on the 'outside' of nanoparticles to sequester specific proteins that direct cancer cell growth," said Foulger.

The researchers' goal is to alter the cellular concentration of critical proteins in cancer to disrupt the cell's ability to spread, thereby controlling its growth in the body.

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1. Michael A. Daniele, Yuriy P. Bandera, Deepti Sharma, Parul Rungta, Ryan Roeder, Michael G. Sehorn, Stephen H. Foulger. Substrate-Baited Nanoparticles: A Catch and Release Strategy for Enzyme Recognition and Harvesting. Small, 2012; 8 (13): 2083 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201200013

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Like in the case of any other loan, your ability to meet the monthly payments is critical and this calls for a large quantity of money discipline over an extended timeframe. Any default over the 72 month period can impact your credit worthiness scores and consequently your ability to raise any fresh loans at good rates.

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One way you can effectively deal with the problem of negative equity accumulating across the long reign of the 72 month used automobile loan is by making a good down payment and thus bringing down the loan value. Such a measure will also scale back the monthly payments significantly.

In the unsecured form, the candidate doesn?t contain to rest any type of assets as security against the loan to avail it. In this manner, the lender does not get any guarantee in relation to whether the borrower will repay the amount back to him on time or no.

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The warranted car loan agreement will also help you reconstruct your credit score and bounce back to healthy levels. This will occur when you diligently plan your regular payments over the whole reign of the loan and don?t permit any default.

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