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Children's Book Day, First Friday dinner and Theatre in the Grove musical: Forest Grove happenings

Faire in the Grove 2014
A pair of knights battle in a practice round prior to the annual Faire in the Grove in Forest Grove. The warriors suffer 'injuries' based on where they are hit, and fight until one can no longer compete due to injury or death. The knights will be part of the annual Faire in the Grove event May 3 and 4 at the Grand Lodge in Forest Grove. (Jerry Boone/Special to The Oregonian)
Clare Lennon | clennon@oregonian.com By Clare Lennon | clennon@oregonian.com The Oregonian
on May 01, 2014 at 3:30 PM, updated May 01, 2014 at 11:48 PM

It’s another sunny day in Forest Grove, and I’m still excited. All hail UV rays! But it might be a little wetter this weekend, so here are some events to keep you entertained:

Thursday

The Cornelius used book sale is here! Stop by the city chambers on Adair Street until 7 p.m. to pick up books, videos and more. Hardback books are $1, and paperback cost $0.50.

The Cornelius Library Advisory Board also meets at 7 p.m. in the library at 1355 N. Barlow Street.

Friday

Children’s storytime at the Cornelius Public Library is open from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and includes stories, rhymes and songs with a storyteller.

Kids can also enjoy Children’s Book Day at the Forest Grove City Library from 10 a.m. to noon. Crafts, face-painting, door prizes and entertainment will be part of the celebration of bilingual literacy

Kick off your weekend with the Forest Grove Senior & Community Center’s First Friday dinner, which runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone interested in attending is encouraged to call ahead to purchase tickets. Advance tickets cost $8 for seniors, $6 for children and $9 for adults. Tickets purchased at the door will cost $9 for seniors, $7 for children and $10 for adults.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Don’t forget Theatre in the Grove’s production of “Guys and Dolls” shows Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. as well as at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets can be bought online or an hour before the show at the theater.

Saturday

Boys ages 12 to 15 can attend Pacific University’s conference “It’s a Guy Thing” to discuss issues boys and men face today. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., and the cost is $5 per person. Parents can attend an optional 8:30 a.m. meeting. Space for day-of signups are first-come, first-served.

Spanish-language family storytime runs from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cornelius Public Library.

Run a race at Hagg Lake with the Oregon Road Runners Club -- but you have to register online by Thursday! A 5K run, a 10K run and a 10.5 mile walk/run are open. Fees are $25 for non-members ahead of time and $30 on race day. Races start at 9 a.m.

Chow down at Sake One brewery’s annual oysters and sake event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features craft sake paired with oysters shucked on-site. One $15 ticket includes six oysters and six sakes.

Don’t forget about the square-foot gardening workshop at the Forest Grove Senior & Community Center. Learn how to grow more food in a smaller space from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. from master gardener Jerry Anderson.

Saturday and Sunday

Check out Faire in the Grove on the McMenamins Grand Lodge front lawn this weekend. The free event runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. and includes medieval-style entertainment.

Sunday

Wind down the weekend with Pacific University’s Symphonic Band Concert, which starts at 6 p.m. Sunday at McCready Hall. Call the box office at 503-352-2918 for ticket information.

--Clare Lennon
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