OSU Master Gardeners Fall Seed Swap

Saturday, October 3, 2 – 4 p.m.

FREE drop-in event! Bring your labeled seeds and wrapped transplants/starts to share to share with your community. OSU Extension Master Gardeners will be here to answer your gardening questions.

What can I bring and share?

YES to seeds, seedlings (grown in containers with a soilless mix), and cuttings of ornamentals, & houseplants.

Sorry, NO to: noxious/invasive weeds, plants that have been growing outdoors in soil (to avoid spreading diseases & insects), and State/Federally regulated or patented plants.

Movie Night

Wednesday, October 7, 4 p.m.

Join us for an all-ages screening of The Secret of Nihm.  Come enjoy some spooky vibes with this throwback. Take home a copy of the book while they last!

Arketa Self-Defense Masterclass Workshop (2-part series)

October 17 & October 24 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Arketa Foundation’s mission is to educate and teach empowerment-based self-defense designed to imbue women and girls with skills that will lead to increased awareness, confidence, and safety. This program is focused on violence prevention.

This is a 7–8-hour workshop taught in two sessions, October 17 and 24. Participants will need to attend both Saturdays for the complete workshop. You only need to register once using the October 17 link; participants will automatically be enrolled in both sessions. Register for your spot!

Our class is for women of all ages. Girls ages 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult. This is a physical class so please wear comfortable clothing, shoes, and bring a water bottle.

Free Computer Courses!

Computer Basics Class – Tuesday, October 13, 2-3 p.m.

Build a solid foundation in your educational journey by learning the basics of computer use. Starting with the basics of logging in, to accessing computer settings to personalize the user’s experience; this class offers all computer users valuable information. Computer Basics works to assist those who have not ever opened a computer, while enhancing the knowledge of casual users on how to get the most from their time spent in front of the computer screen.

Online Job Seeking Class – Tuesday, October 20, 10-11 a.m.

This course will guide students through the modern job search process, helping them navigate online job postings with confidence. They will learn how to identify red flags in job listings, extract key qualifications from postings, and create a strong Indeed profile. Whether they are new to online job searching or looking to refine their approach, this course will equip students with essential skills to stand out to employers.

Presented by the Career Center of Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette