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THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER 27 July 2019 Wilsonville Library ■ From Page 15 that goal. Native speaker Carlos Iturri- no will nudge you to Spanish semi-pro- ficiency! Sign up at the Circulation Desk, or by phone. ■ The Wilsonville Library Book Club will meet Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m. to discuss a wonderful book whose title I don’t yet know! Give us a call at the li- brary or come in to check out one of the copious copies we have stashed away. I’m sure it will be great! ■ On Tuesday, July 30, at 6:30 p.m.(doors open at 5 p.m. — hint, hint), you should check out the History Pub! The Wilsonville Public Library Founda- tion, the Wilsonville/Boones Ferry His- torical Society, and McMenamin’s have teamed up to present free monthly pro- grams focusing on Oregon’s rich history. Held at the McMenamin’s Old Church (near Fred Meyer). This month, we fea- ture Rajneeshpuram Revisited, present- ed by Carl Abbott, Professor Emeritus of Urban Studies and Planning at Portland State University. ■ In October 1985, a four-year effort to construct a utopia in Wasco County col- lapsed in a flurry of criminal charges and arrests of its leaders, including Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. At its peak, Rajneesh- puram housed or hosted 15,000 followers of the Bhagwan. What ended the city so soon? Hostility from other Oregonians? Legal entanglements? A flawed business model? The failures of its leaders and residents? This presentation tries to un- derstand how an effort that was positive CHARBONNEAU VI LL AG ER VOL. 42, NO. 2 Q FEBRUARY Q CHARBONNE AU, OREGON 2019 PRSRT. STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRESHAM, OR PERMIT NO. 32 for thousands of individuals failed so spectacularly as a community. ■ For the younger set, July is the month to beat! In addition to the Summer Reading Program, which continues all month, our exciting Thursday Fun Shows continue on (surprise) Thursdays, July 11, 18, and 25, at 11 a.m. (and then again at 12:30 p.m., and yet again at 2 p.m.) ■ On Thursday, July 11, we present Presto the Magician — Magic to amaze you, and certainly conjure laughs! On Thursday, July 18, we present Star Wars Stories and Songs with (our own) Brad Clark, featuring music, comedy, and stories from Goofy Brad. On Thursday, July 25, we present the Summer Reading Grand Finale! The Reptile Man will join us at the Grove Shelter in Murase Park at 11 a.m. The shows are free, but we suggest ar- riving early, as we often run out of seat- ing before everyone can be admitted. Don’t let it happen to you! ■ Baby Time meets on four Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, and 22, at 10:30 a.m. Moms, dads, grandmas and caregivers join us for songs, rhymes and special bonding time with your baby. Stay afterward to play and chat with other caregivers about all things baby. ■ Toddler Time will also meet on four days this month, those being Tuesday, July 2, 9, 16, and 23, at 10 a.m., then again the same days at 11 a.m. Join us for an interactive program that includes songs, parachute fun, bubbles, puppets and sto- ries for our youngest patrons. This pro- gram is designed with even the most ac- tive toddler in mind. ■ Also on Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, and 23, at 6:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17, and 24, at 10:30 a.m. (and then again at 1 p.m.), come and see Stories and Science! Bring the whole family for fun with creative storytelling with sto- ries, songs, and puppets, together with a science demonstration. ■ On July 29, 30, and 31, kids in grades 1-3 can attend free one-hour, hands-on science classes for kids. Presented by OMSI, these classes always fill up fast. You can sign up online starting July 8. Space is limited, so please register early. More information on the individual pro- grams is available on our website, or by calling the Children’s Department. ■ Monday, July 29 - Wee Wonders in Science (10-11 a.m., and again from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) ■ Tuesday, July 30 - Pit Crews (10-11 a.m., and again from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) ■ Wednesday, July 31 - Where in the Worlds? (1-2 p.m., and again from 2:30- 3:30 p.m.) And last but not least, here’s what’s going on for teens in grades 6-12. ■ On Thursday, July 11, at 9 p.m. Join us for a Star Party with the Rose City As- tronomers. Moon, stars, night sky, Oh my! Oreos, telescopes and the Universe. Guaranteed to expand your mind! Free to all students in grades 6-12. ■ Thursday, July 18, from 2-4 p.m. Teens can join us for Game Day! Teens in grades 6-12 can join us for board games, space games, video games and more! Snacks, even! No signup required. Just show up and hang out. ■ Also for teens Thursday, July 25, be- ginning at 2 p.m., we have Party in the Park (Murase Plaza). There will be a huge water fight, outdoor games, popsi- cles and a Bonus Grand Prize Drawing! Meet at Murase Plaza and bring clothes that can get wet! Your library loves you. Happy summer! — Page 2 Thank you, Cindy! — Page 10 Singles club goes all female — Page 15 Contact Jesse Marichalar Changes for board nominations Published by With love in their hearts — Page 6 W e’re asking Charbonneu residents to share their travel tips/ experiences with the Villager in this feature we call “Beyond the Village.” In May, Villager Co- Editor Clara Howell shared what she learned on a recent three- month trip to Thailand. Send your stories and tips to thevillagernewspaper@yahoo. com. Summer Activities ■ From Page 23 to set goals and work toward achiev- ing them. They can grow into strong, fit, well-balanced athletes, with mini- mal risk of injury. The club offers classes for middle and high school students. Reach every resident in Charbonneau. Inside the Villager Plus Event Calendar, all club reports and more! By CLARA HOWELL ADVERTISE IN THE VILLAGER! New year, new management — Page 8 Beyond the Village: We want to hear from you JON HOUSE PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP PHOTO: 971-204-7774 [email protected]