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Sandy Historical Society Hosting Vintage Collectibles and Antique Show 7/16 and 7/17

Friday, July 15, 2011
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Stonebird is the Vintage Collectibles and Antique Show located at the Sandy High School this weekend. Hours are Saturday 9 to 6 and Sunday 9 to 5! Located at 17100 Bluff Road, Sandy, Oregon.

503-668-3378 or email [email protected]

Appraisers will be on site Sat. and Sun. 1 to 3. Bring up to 3 items for a verbal appraisal for a $3.00 fee. No jewelry, firearms , or edged weapons.

Admission is $5.00

 

This is hosted by the Sandy Historical Society.

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Morning Coffee

Tuesday, July 12, 2011
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Monday Morning Coffee

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

"I always wanted to be somebody. Now I realize I should have been more specific."
- Lily Tomlin (from her "One Woman Show")


AGE DOESN'T MATTER!

Whether you're 23, 43 or 73, ask yourself this wonderfully refreshing question: "What do I want to be when I grow up?" Regardless of our age, it's so easy to lose sight of the specific "somebody" we always wanted to be. What's more, the "somebody" we had in mind in our 20's may be someone different in our 50's.

Worse yet, maybe we grew up to be the "somebody" someone else had in mind - like our mother or father. The influence of those around us often prevents us from even asking the question "What do I want to be . . . ?" We try so hard to be their somebody that we don't allow ourselves to grow up at all.

So . . . going back to the matter of age, it doesn't matter WHEN we decide who we want to be so much as that we DO decide. It is at that moment that a catharsis takes place, and we rid ourselves of everyone else's determination of our identity. We are free . . . free to become the person of our dreams.

Is it easy to develop and maintain our new identity? No. Our day-to-day activities will still attempt to distract us from our new persona. Nevertheless, as artist D. Morgan points out in one of her paintings, "The impossible dream - isn't!" Take a quiet moment today, just for yourself, and ask, "Am I the somebody I wanted to be?"

 

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Sandy Mountain Festival This Weekend!

Thursday, July 7, 2011
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BIG local community event, the Sandy Mountain Festival, is this weekend!

The parade is this evening at 7:00 PM. This parade typically draws over  5,000 people to the event.

Local craftsmen, artists, musicians, carnival rides and great food are featured over the weekend!

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Mt. Hood CPO Meeting on Clackamas County Code

Thursday, July 7, 2011
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Mt Hood Community Planning Organization

Special Guest:Kimberly Benthin, Code Compliance Specialist, Clackamas County

July 7, 2011 7-9:00 PM

Dorman Community Center, 24500 E Salmon River Road, Welches, Oregon

Come ask questions about county permit requirements, etc.

· Does the county enforce code retroactively on, for example, a 40 year old cabin built before current codes were in effect?

· How can we foster an atmosphere where people feel safe getting building permits?

· What needs permitting and what does not? If a homeowner does his/her own repairs, is a permit needed?

· Can builders and homeowners follow verbal "okays" from county code enforcement staff?

· Get an update on permit process for homes with flood damage or potential flood damage

· Will the county work with owners or contractors to mitigate fines? And conversely, when some contractors flaunt all rules and sanctions are not enforced, why should others "toe the line?"

Builders and Homeowners can get answers from County staff at the July meeting of MHC-CPO

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Morning Coffee

Monday, July 4, 2011
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Monday Morning Coffee

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

"If you take too long in deciding what to do with your life, you'll find you've done it."
- George Bernard Shaw

"Before enlightenment - chopping wood, carrying water. After enlightenment - chopping wood, carrying water."
- Buddha

FEELING STRESSED?

Oh - the frustration of it all. The first quote for today deals with the importance of having direction - goals - in your life. You know - we've all heard it for years - our life will be happier, more prosperous, more meaningful if we have a plan, know where we're going, and work systematically at getting there.

If you've tried to do that, you've undoubtedly met with a great deal of frustration along the way. It's like the expression "Life is what happens to you while you're planning other things." No matter how hard you work at your plan, there are those constant interruptions that get in the way, and make it seem so difficult. You are not alone.

As important as the first quote is, think about the second one. A modern paraphrase might go like this: "Before setting and achieving your goals, and having control over your life, your days are filled with trivia, interruptions, hassles, disappointments, family responsibilities, etc. After working your plan and achieving all your dreams and goals - your life is filled with trivia, interruptions, hassles, disappointments, family responsibilities, etc."

Taking control of your life can result in great personal satisfaction, provided you understand it does not bring you to perfection. Intertwined in our desire to achieve peace, success, and enlightenment, there is still plenty of wood to chop and water to carry. The day-to-day responsibilities of life do not disappear. We simply gain the strength to bear them more readily - and with a smile.

So - carry on with your plans and your dreams. They are vital to a great life. Yet remember the words of Jules Renard, who said, "There are moments when everything goes well; don't be frightened, it won't last."

 

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