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• Annual Amani's Race Against Child Abuse

  • When
    05/25/2013
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    St Helens Courthouse, St Helens

  Amani Center’s Race Against Child Abuse
  Half Marathon, 10K Run, 5 Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk
  

  
  Event Location: Start & Finish Line at Columbia View Park
  Old Town St Helens Waterfront
  
  The Amani Center - Columbia County Child Abuse Assessment & Treatment Program asks that you join them for the 4th Annual Race Against Child Abuse. 
  
  This 5 or 10 kilometer Fun Run & One mile Walk will raise funds to support evaluative and treatment services for child victims of abuse and/or domestic violence. 
  
  Register Online at www.amanicenter.org
  
  8:00 am - Check In 
  9:00 am - Race Begins in front of the Old Courthouse in St. Helens (Town Square) 
  
  
  
  

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• 13 Nights On The River - The Jim Mesi Band

  • When
    06/06/2013
  •  
    2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Columbia View Park, St Helens

  The Jim Mesi Band
  
  
  

  MembersJim Mesi - lead guitar, Ed Neumann - vocals/keyboard, Scott White - bass/vocals, Johnny Moore - drums/vocals

  
  Band leader Jim Mesi is a music legend in the Pacific Northwest and has played with a who's who list of A-list national musician's such as Les Paul, B.B. King, Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy, Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere and the Raiders), and many others. One of the early pioneers and godfathers of the NW Blues scene, Jim was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame in 2009 and has won multiple "best guitarist" and "best album" awards from the Cascade Blues Association.
  
  
  Music starts at 6:00pm.

  The Open Air Market is in the parking lot at Columbia View Park and City Hall. There will be food, unique gifts, jewelry and more.

  Market hours are 2:00pm to 9:00pm,
  

  This event runs for 13 weeks, Thursdays, beginning in June, ending in September.

  View the bands scheduled to play at www.13nightsontheriver.com

  
  
  
  

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• 13 Nights On The River - Britnee Kellogg

  • When
    06/13/2013
  •  
    2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Columbia View Park, St Helens

  Britnee Kellogg
  
  
  Outdoor Concert and Open Air Market
  
  Location for the concert is at the amphitheater in Columbia View Park in Olde Towne St. Helens from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Thursdays.
  

  The Open Air Market is in the parking lot at Columbia View Park and City Hall.
  

  Market hours are 2:00pm to 9:00pm, or when the “13 Nights on the River” concert is over. There will be food, unique gifts, jewelry and more.
  

  This event runs for 13 weeks, Thursdays, beginning in June, ending in September.
  

  Contact Heather Ebert.  View the bands scheduled to play at www.13nightsontheriver.com

  
  
  
  

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• Annual Kiwanis Parade

  • When
    06/15/2013
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    SCC Chamber of Commerce train depot

  Annual Kiwanis Parade,
  

  "Roll on Columbia, Roll on"
  

  Everyone is invited to share in the parade experience. The parade begins at Hwy 30 & Columbia Blvd and continues into Olde Town St. Helens.
  

  We are hoping for many entries. Anyone can enter -- there is no fee to entrants. 

  We do encourage pre-registrations. If you entered last year's parade then you will  be mailed a registration packet without having to request it.

  If you are a new entrant or your mailing address has changed you can contact Keith Locke at 503-369-0575 and request a registration packet be mailed to you.

  
  Parade starts at NOON.
  

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• Annual Fireworks on the Columbia River (Free)

  • When
    07/04/2013
  •  
  • Location
    South End of Sand Island, a 42-Acre Island in the Columbia River

  
  Celebrate the 4th of July in Saint Helens Olde Towne on the majestic Columbia River, just 30 minutes from Portland.
  
    FREE fireworks show every year from the south end of Sand Island, a 42-acre island in the Columbia River. Enjoy the display from Columbia View Park or out on the water. Fireworks start at Dusk.
  
  Entertainment for the whole family in Columbia View Park  goes until 10 p.m.
  
  NEW FIRE RESTRICTION ON SAND ISLAND
  The St. Helens Foundation provides a fireworks display for citizens and visitors annually on the 4th of July.
  In the interest of public safety, during site prep and the period when several thousand pounds of explosive ordinance will be on the island, the City of St. Helens will take the following steps:
  1. Under the authority of St. Helens Municipal Code (SHMC) 8.24.100, Special Use Areas, the Public Works Director hereby establishes Sand Island as a special use area for set up and conduct of the Foundation’s annual fireworks display, from July 2nd through July 5th, inclusive.
  2. As a special use area, no open fires of any kind will be allowed on Sand Island from 6:00 am on July 4, 2010 until 2:00 am on July 5, 2010.
  3. As a reminder, per SHMC 8.24.050: “No person shall ignite or use any type of firework, sparkler, snake, model rocket, rocket motor, other form of explosive, or smoke-producing device or material in any city park or on any city docks, except for qualified pyro-technicians with proper city, state and federal permits and liability insurance who may use Sand Island to ignite fireworks.” This ordinance will be strictly enforced.
  
  

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• Scappoose Pow Wow

  • Start
    07/11/2013
  •  
  • End
    07/14/2013
  • Location
    Enter Location

  Community Event
  
  The Scappoose Pow Wow list of events include: talent show, live music, children’s parade, vendor booths, carnival, fun run, greased pig scramble, softball tournament, beer gardens, car show, and many other entertaining activities.
  
  You can also find information on sharing historic photos, entering the talent show, hosting a vendor booth, and sponsorship/advertising opportunities online.
  
  The Scappoose Boosters are excited about the New Beginnings for the Pow Wow and look forward to helping bring this great event back every year to the community of Scappoose. We look forward to seeing you there!
  
  www.scappooseboosters.org
  
  For more information contact:
  Michael Klobes 320-309-6717
  
  

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• 95th Annual Columbia County FAIR & RODEO

  • Start
    07/17/2013
  •  
  • End
    07/21/2013
  • Location
    Columbia County Fairgrounds 58892 Saulser Road St. Helens

   95th Annual Columbia County Fair & Rodeo 
  July 17th - 21st Wednesday thru Sunday
  
  The Fair includes a two day NPRA Rodeo, Jr. Rodeo, Stock Car Races, Exceptional Rodeo, Entertainment Stage, C.E.P.A. Expo, Vendor Booths, Talent Show, Carnival, Exhibits and other misc. entertainment.
  
  Fair hours
  10am – 10pm Wednesday & Thursday
  
  10am – Midnight on Friday & Saturday
  
  10am – 5pm on Sunday

  Visit the Columbia County Event Complex website for more information:
  
  http://www.columbiacountyfairgrounds.com/events.html
  
  

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• Maritime Heritage Festival

  • Start
    07/26/2013
  •  
  • End
    07/28/2013
  • Location
    Columbia View Park / City Docks and Olde Town, St Helens

  Community Event
  
  Maritime Heritage Festival is scheduled for July 26-28 at the City Docks and Old Town.  
  
  We are looking for participants, please refer to the Registration Form for those wishing to enter classic boats (sail, canoe, power, etc.).
  
  Boat Registration: will be available soon
  Event Info: will be available soon 
  
  For more information contact: cfinks@finksinc.com and/or 503-998-0231.

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• Relay For Life of Columbia County - 24 hour walk fundraiser

  • Start
    07/27/2013
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    07/28/2013
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    St Helens High School

  American Cancer Society,
  Relay for Life of Columbia County
  
  

  24 hour walk fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Columbia County
  

  
  Form a team, join a team, make a donation and get involved today! 
  
  The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event.
  
  Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length.
  www.relayforlife.org
  
  For more information call Janice 503-366-0730
  
  

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• Black Tie and Blue Jeans

  • When
    08/03/2013
  •  
    4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    Deer Island Stock Ranch, Deer Island

  Columbia Learning Center is having their annual fundraiser, Black Tie & Blue Jeans Dinner, August 3, 2013.  This Benefit and Summer Social is usually held on the first Saturday in August, at the Deer Island Stock Ranch.  
  
  Strong community support at this event has helped continue ongoing operations of Columbia Learning Center as well as provide hundreds of thousands of dollars scholarships to area students. 
  
  Directions  Tickets on sale, $60 per person at Columbia Learning Center. 
  
  For more information please visit:  http://www.colcenter.org/clc/clc_blacktie.htm

  To order tickets by phone, or donate an item for the auction, call 503-397-1139.  
  

  We are a community based 501(c)3 non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible.
  
  
  

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• SUMMER DAZE CAR SHOW

  • When
    08/10/2013
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    52432 SE First Street Scappoose, OR

  Scappoose Historical Society Presents
   11th Annual "SUMMER DAZE CAR SHOW"
  
  WATTS HOUSE PIONEER MUSEUM
  IN HERITAGE PARK          
  Join us for a day of fun!
  Early Registration $10 Registration day of show $15 @7am
  Car show participant’s breakfast available 7am to 9am
   
  

  CAR SHOW 10AM TO 3 PM
  LIVE MUSIC, VENDOR AND FOOD BOOTHS OPEN AT 10AM

  
  Expanded food vendors (historical society working in conjunction with Scappoose Farmers Market to bring variety of food vendors).  More crafts, business and informational booths.
  Second street between Columbia and Myrtle will be blocked off for vendor spaces.  Spaces are available.
  2012 brought over 90 cars, this year looks to be bigger and better.
  There will be live music, entertainment, dance teams, magician and beautiful cars to view.
  Raffle prizes and 50/50 drawing begins at noon.  We are please to have great raffle prizes this year including (but not limited to) Beaver Football tickets, Timber Soccer tickets, several museums have donated tickets and annual memberships, restaurant gift certificates, prizes and much much more.   Raffle tickets will be on sale at the show.
  

   
  For Information Call:   

     Barb Hayden 503 961-5621
     Mary Jo Mazella 503 407-7509
     Linda Flynn 503 543-7056 
  

  See Registration form available at http://www.scappoosehistoricalsociety.org/UPCOMING-EVENTS.html
  
    VENDORS AND PARTICIPANTS WANTED
  

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• 3rd Annual Wings & Wheels 2013

  • When
    08/24/2013
  •  
    10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Scappoose Industrial Air Park, 34000 Skyway Drive, Scappoose, OR 97056

  
  

  
  The South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Wings & Wheels Team, in partnership with the Port of St Helens, Oregon Aero and Wauna Federal Credit Union is very excited to bring you the 3rd Annual Wings & Wheels, Columbia County's Premier Summer Event!
  

  
  The one day event will feature a Fly-In, Cruise-In, Military Vehicles, Motorcycles and Model Train display with a potential of 3,000 - 5,000 visitors in attendance.  In addition to these attractions, there will be a Columbia County Business Expo where county wide businesses will showcase the products and services they offer to the community at large. 
  
  Admission will be $5.00/person, children under 7 are free. There will be a $20.00 family cap on admission (Rules do apply). Parking is free. All admission proceeds benefit the South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.
  
  The event is being promoted throughout the Portland Metro area and on a variety of aviation related websites to draw in visitors from around the state.  
   
  Columbia County has a wonderful story to tell about the benefits of doing business outside the Portland Metro Area. We would like you to join us in telling your story to the visitors attending this event at the same time you promote your products, crafts, and services.
  

  Preliminary Event Activities:
  

  • Antique, classic, home-built, ultra light, planes on display
  • Open house at resident businesses
  • Vintage cars, trucks, military, motorcycles on display
  • Vendors
  • Informational booths
  • Food
    

  EVENT SPONSORS include: 
  South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, Port of St Helens, Oregon Aero  and Wauna Federal Credit Union
  
  *If you would like to be an event sponsor please contact

  Linda Chval
  South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
  Member Services Manager
  503-397-0687

  mgr@sccchamber.org

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• Annual Christmas Ships / Tree Lighting Ceremony

  • Start
    12/07/2013
  •  
  • End
    12/08/2013
  • Location
    St Helens, Scappoose

  Christmas Ship Parade / Tree Lighting Ceremony
  
  Visit www.christmasships.org for the latest information.
  

  Saturday Dec 7th - St.Helens, Columbia City, RV Park on Washington side

  Sunday Dec 8th - Scappoose, Multnomah Channel to the Willamette River.

  The Saint Helens Christmas Tree Lighting is sponsored by the Saint Helens Tourism Commission and City Council.
  
  Join your neighbors for caroling and hot chocolate.
  

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