Check out the following special events in Oregon’s Mt Hood Territory this month. You can also go to the web site at www.MtHoodTerritory.com for updated information.
         Art Contemplates Industry: Bull Run Powerhouse: November 1 to January 3, 2010, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation and PGE presents this multi-media art exhibit. Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum, Village of Government Camp. (503) 272-3301. www.mthoodmuseum.org.
         Winter Song Gallery Exhibit: November 3 to January 31, 2010. Open House event November 20. Group show featuring over 40 local and regional artists, sample wines from Kings Raven Winery, Thursday to Saturday. Howden Art & Framing, 1512 Washington Street, Oregon City. (503) 607-0217. www.howdenart.com.
         First Friday at the Spiral Gallery: November 6, 5-8 p.m. Browse works of art at this co-operative 31 member art gallery. 341 S. Broadway, Estacada. (503) 630-7273. www.thespiralgallery.com/FirstFridayNew.html.
         Arts in Action—1st Friday Art Series: November 6, 4-7 p.m. Main Street storefront windows decorated with artwork and artists are hosted by downtown businesses. Downtown Oregon City. (503) 522-1564.
         Gosh, I Hope I Get It!: November 6 to 22, Friday-Sunday. Krayon Kids Musical Theatre Company presents these exciting tributes to the golden age of musicals and television from the 50s. Featuring over sixty talented children from the metro area. Historic Barclay Theatre, 817 12th Street, Oregon City. (503) 656-6099. www.krayonkids.org.
         Craft Bazaar: November 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fourth annual holiday craft bazaar showcases over 60 craft vendors. Beavercreek Elementary School, 21944 S. Yeoman Road, Beavercreek. (503) 632-2537.
         Weekly Tours of the Wildlife Center: November 7 to December 26, 10-11:30 a.m. Take a tour of the American Wildlife Foundation’s center. Donation $5. 31812 S. Hwy. 213, Molalla. (503) 829-9567. www.awildfound.org.
         OC Night on the Town: November 10, 6-8 p.m. Second Tuesday of the month visit businesses open to accommodate late night shoppers. Downtown Oregon City. http://realdealsoregoncity.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/oc-night-tribune-article-web.jpg.
         Country Christmas Bazaar: November 10 to 14, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thirty-sixth annual Bazaar with gifts, crafts and home decor. Clackamas County Fairgrounds, 694 N.E. 4th Avenue, Canby. (503) 266-1136. www.countrybazaars.com.
         Fall Winemaker's Dinner: November 13. Wine tasting paired with the bounty of Northwest foods through an inspired four-course meal with a selection of reserve wines. Reservations limited and required. St. Josef's Winery, 28836 S. Barlow Road, Canby. (503) 651-3190. www.stjosefswinery.com.
         Victorian Handcraft Demonstrations: November 14, 12-4 p.m. Demonstrations of Ribbon Trims. McLoughlin House, 713 Center Street, Oregon City. (503) 656-5146. www.mcloughlinhouse.org.
         Sustainable Forestry Tours: November 14, 2:00 p.m. Take a guided tour of the Hopkins Demonstration Forest. 16750 S. Brockway Road, Oregon City. (503) 632-2150. www.demonstrationforest.org/sustainabletours.htm.
         Guide Dogs for the Blind Graduation: November 14 and 28, 1:30-3 p.m. The public is invited to attend these ceremonies. 32901 S.E. Kelso Road, Boring. (503) 668-2100. www.guidedogs.com/site/PageServer?pagename=news_events_grad.
         Holiday Art Show: November 14 and 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A full slate of local artists featuring gifts from a variety of art mediums and art craft demonstrations. Pioneer Community Center, 615 5th Street, Oregon City. (503) 657-8287.
         Holiday Wine & Art Festival: November 21 and 22, Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy Northwest artists and wines at the annual event. Entry is complimentary and wine passports available. The Resort at The Mountain, 68010 E. Fairway Avenue, Welches. (503) 622-3101. www.theresort.com/local_area_events.php.
         Blacksmiths & Artisans Holiday Sale: November 27 to 29, 10 a.m-6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Beautiful hand-forged and unique crafted holiday gifts for your home or cabin. Talk to the blacksmith and order a custom piece. The Warm Glass Studio will feature glass ornaments and gift items. The Arts Cabins, Village of Government Camp. (503) 272-3525 or (503) 272-3301. www.artscabins.org.
         Quilter's Retreat: November 27 to 29. Sew, laugh, share and make new friends getting your holiday gifts sewn. Continental breakfast and lunch. Pre-registration required. Heart To Hand Quilt Shop, 412 Beavercreek Road, Suite 607, Oregon City. (503) 230-9075. http://www.classschedule.net/cgi-server/schedules/classdisplay.cgi?account=hearttohand&action=display&record=9752.
         Thanksgiving Weekend Winery Open Houses & Tastings: November 27 to 29. Visit the wineries of Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory with award winning wines and special holiday deals. Many wineries and tasting rooms open. Call for hours. Carabella Vineyard (www.CarabellaWine.com/), Christopher Bridge Cellars (www.ChristopherBridgeWines.com), Hanson Vineyards (www.HansonVineyards.com), Kings Raven Winery (www.KingsRavenWine.com), Oswego Hills Winery (www.OswegoHills.com), Quailhurst Vineyard (www.QuailhurstWines.com), St. Josef's Winery (www.StJosefsWinery.com), Terra Vina Wines (www.TerraVinaWines.com), among others. Throughout Clackamas County. http://www.mthoodterritory.com/wineries.jsp.
         Light Up Wait Park: November 28, 5:30 p.m. Community holiday lighting event with parade complete with Santa Claus himself. Wait Park, 350 N. Grant Street (corner of Grant & N.W. 3rd), Canby. (503) 266-4600. www.canbyareachamber.org.
Events are listed free of charge, subject to availability. Information should be submitted by the 20th of the month prior to the event. You can mail information to OMHT, 150 Beavercreek Road, Suite 305, Oregon City, Oregon 97045; fax to us at (503) 742-5907; or email info@mthoodterritory.com. For questions, please contact (503) 655-8490.

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