The Willamette is a vital, multi-purpose waterway that touches the lives of millions of people. It provides ports for commercial barges and oceangoing ships, irrigation for crops sold worldwide, an abundant fishery, and recreational opportunities.Nearly 70 percent of Oregonians live within 20 miles of the Willamette River, and some may not even realize it. Although […]
DATE: May 18, 2014 REGION: oregon COMMENTS: Salem Concert Band, conducted by John Skelton, will present “Western Portraits”, on May 18th at 3 PM in Hudson Hall at Willamette University, Rogers Music Center. The Oregon Brass Quintet, in residence at the University of Oregon, will join the band as guest artists. The featured piece on […]
Walking tours CCHM’s walking tour program offers one-hour walks through the Downtown Vancouver area every Friday through August 31, 2013. Both single-tour tickets ($5 and $7) and season passes for seven tours ($30 and $44) are available this year at CCHS member and non-member rates. Reservations are highly recommended but drop-ins are welcome so long […]
