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Rain won’t stop spring break fun
BY COLLIN BEREND
Once more, a term nears its end, and with it comes the
anticipation for mental and physical relaxation for many.
Some may end up going to Florida, Texas, Southern
California or even Mexico for vacation. Others, on the
other hand, will enjoy themselves in the luxurious city
of Portland and its surrounding areas.,
In the last issue prior to winter break, The Clackamas
Print wrote about Mount Hood and snowboarding, which
stands as an idea for spring break, with snow still on
Mount Hood and in the Bend area.
Clackamas students voiced their plans and hopes, such
as student Thai Lam, who works in the Veterans Center,
“ I think I’m scheduled here,” said Lam.
For Lam, on the first Saturday of every month, he
goes rock climbing. He also enjoys a plethora of other
activities to spend his free time from school and when
he’s not working during spring break, such as shooting
his pistol.
There are other student's who will, also be working,
some at other locations and some on campus like Lam.
Mary Lee, who does work study in the Associated Student
Government, was also scheduled to come to campus to
work during the break.
“ I’ll be here,” said Lee as she explained that she’d
be working on the lending library and book exchange
for the college.
Lee wifl have time outside of work, of course. She said
she’d go to the beach, “ if it doesn’t rain.”
Another employed A SG student, Mai Duong, said
she’d also be working, but that she’d also be taking a
nap this spring break.
Not everyone is from the Portland area. Some may
come as far as Medford, but some come from out of
state. One student comes from over 2,500 miles away
on the famous islands of Hawaii. Talao Punivai plans to
visit the islands on his time off.
Annual
Jazz
Festival
“ Because my family lives there,” said Punivai as he
explained that he wants to spend time with family.
Some may not be that lucky, and there’s plenty to do
around thè Portland area, from the plentiful trails that
trek through the forests of the area to Mount Hood, from
Powell’s City of Books to the Gorge.
Another location some people may not be aware of is
the Shanghài Tunnels that run below Old China Town
that give tours of the underground location.
In Woodburn, from M a rc h é to April 30, the Wooden
Shoe Tulip Festival will take place, in which you can walk
through the 40 acres of flowers of many colors.
Those looking to invest in something more exotic
can visit the Portland Japanese Garden in Northwest
Portland.
photo by Austin Boltz
Burnt Lake, on Mount Hood, is a moderate 6.6-m ile hike through the Mount Hood National Forest.
Get those suspenders and fedoras ready, this year’ s
Vocal and instrumental Jazz Festivals are right around
the corner. Bands from all across Oregon, Washington
and Idaho will come to the annual event to compete
and to be crowned best high school jazz bands in the
Pacific Northwest.
. . “ It is to bring students here to the college and expose
them to CCC starting at middle school up,” said Aulani
Wehage, the administrative assistant for the music
department at Clackamas Community College.
With high school and middle school bands coming
here for its annual fest for over 40years, it’s no wonder
why the college has such a great history and excellent
program.
On March 16, the festivities begin with the 35th annual
Vocal Jazz Festival. The top schools will compete all day
jfrom 9 a.m. to 10 p.m . in the Niemeyer Center.
On March 17 and 18, the Instrumental Jazz Festival
begins.The college’s 46th annual event features swinging
jazz and dancing blues, also taking place in Niemeyer.
This year, there will be schools from all around the
area such as West Linn, Wilsonville, Salem, Gladstone
and Milwaukie as well as many others from the state of
Washington and Idaho.
While this is a competition for the bands, it is open
for anyone who would like to come and listen to thes£
bands perform Admission is only $5. Stop by the music
department for more information on who is competing
and the times for each band.
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