History of Tualatin's Robbins Rose and other Northwest Beauties
Wednesday, May 1, 1:00pm
Location: Tualatin Heritage Center

Laura King and Kathleen McMullen from Northwest Rose Historians will share their research on the pioneer Robbins Rose at Tualatin Heritage Center and other early varieties that have made our area a nationally-known center for rose cultivation. The Robbins family settled in Tualatin in 1852 and brought the original cutting to their homestead. Monthly program sponsored by the Tualatin Historical Society. For information, call 503.885.1926

Lumiere Players Spring Production
May 3,4,5,10,11,12,17,18
Fridays/Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 2pm
Location: Tualatin Heritage Center
$10

Lumiere Players presents Rick Lowell, Private Eye-"The Stuff that Dreams are Made Of" by Tony Palermo. This is an evening of 1940s radio, including live sound effects. You'll find the private eye, the dames, the gangsters, and even the Maltese Falcon ! For reservations and information, call 503.692.5050.

Knitting and Crochet Workshop
Fridays, May 3&24, 10:00am to Noon
Location: Tualatin Heritage Center
Free

Bring a project or start one.  Help is available.  All levels welcome.

Clothing Swap
Monday, May 13, 6:45pm to 8:00pm
Location: Tualatin Heritage Center
Free

Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse and attend this clothing swap.  Bring something, take something. All sizes of women and teen clothing and accessories. This popular swap is held quarterly.  For information, call 503.716.8910.  Swap to save a planet…and some green!

Lunch Hour Celtic Solo Concert Series
Wednesday, May 15
12:15pm to 1:15pm
Location: Tualatin Heritage Center
$10

Bring your sack lunch and enjoy an hour of some of the best Irish music by some of the top players in the world! S&A Irish Entertainment presents Whispering Roses. Sarah, Janna, Krista, and Kathrina Bisceglia formed Whispering Roses with the desire to bring Celtic music to a contemporary audience. The four sisters share their music through beautiful vocal harmony and instrumentation (violin, piano, harp, wooden recorder).For information, call 503.691.2078.

Why Our Northwest is Stunning
Thursday, May 16, 7:00pm
Location: Tualatin Heritage Center
Free

Dr. Gene Kiver, professor emeritus from Eastern Washington University, illustrates how Lake Missoula floods carved northern reaches of Washington state including Moses Coulee, Grand Coulee, Cheney-Palous Scablands and the Lake Pend Oreille area in Idaho. The presentation is free to the public but a $3 donation for adults is appreciated. For information, call 503.885.1926.

Who Was Dr. John McLoughlin?
Wednesday, June 5, 1:00pm
Location: Tualatin Heritage Center
Free

Richard Matthews, docent at the 1845 McLoughlin House, now a part of the National Park Service, will share insights on this colorful figure in Oregon history from 1824-1846. He is vice president of the McLoughlin Memorial Association which saved and moved the historic structure in 1908. He also volunteers at the 1849 Barclay House. Monthly program sponsored by the Tualatin Historical Society. For information, call 503.885.1926.

Pilates
Thursdays, June 6,13,20,27
11:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Tualatin Heritage Center
$10 per class drop-in

Barbara Dieringer leads this class. Pilates will safely nourish your back, your abdominals and restore elasticity to your entire body. Its energizing and restorative qualities leave you feeling uplifted and revitalized! For information, call 503.939.5800.

Knitting and Crochet Workshop
Fridays, June 14 & 28
10:00am to Noon
Location: Tualatin Heritage Center
Free!

Bring a project or start one.  Help is available.  All levels welcome.

Bird and Nature Walk
Wednesday, June 19, 8:00am
Location: Tualatin Heritage Center
Free!

This 1 ½ hour walk around Sweek Pond is led by the Wetlands Conservancy.  For information, call 503.227.0778.

Engraved Memorial and Honorary Bricks
Bricks are still available for purchase for our heritage garden patio. For the time being,
4 x 8 inch bricks are holding at $50 and will increase to $75 in the future.  They make great gifts.  Pick up an order form at the Heritage Center or request one by email or mail from the Heritage Center by calling 503.885.1926.