Discover Canby Magazine 2022

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Wait Park

350 N. Grant Street, Canby

Home of the gazebo and playground equipment. In the center of downtown Canby, this park is the site of many community events.

Arneson Garden

249 S. Sequoia Parkway, Canby

Specimen azalea garden with walking path and old-growth trees.

Located behind Fred Meyer.

Community (River) Park 1348 S. Berg Parkway, Canby

Situated by the Molalla River (near Safeway, South of Canby Square), this is a very natural park with picnic facilities, barbecue pits, playground equipment, a ballfield and a fishing pond. Angling restricted to youth age 17 and under or holders of one of the Disabled Anglers permits. Contact ODFW at 800-720-6339 for questions regarding angling or permits.

Fishing regulations can be viewed at www.dfw.state.or.us

Legacy Park

Adjacent to Ackerman School grounds. Restrooms, graduated playgrounds, soccer fields and a picnic shelter with a walking path and meditation garden.

Locust Street Park

305 S. Locust Street, Canby

1300 N. Elm Street, Canby

The cool park has dinosaur-themed play structures, a climbing rock, walking path, picnic shelter and green grassy area for play.

1171 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Canby

Maple Street Park

1300 N. Maple Street, Canby

Home of ballfields, pickleball courts, tennis courts, covered picnic table area and playgrounds.

Large outdoor facility for skateboards, in-line skates and bikes. Canby’s skate park became a reality through the efforts of local skaters led by Michaela Carrol, whose enthusiasm and persistence convinced the City to build it.

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Northwood Park

Skate Park

Features two playground areas, restrooms, a basketball court, benches and picnic area.

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Backstop Grill Wayward Sandwiches Siren Song King’s Farm to Table Canby Market 09 B’s Bake Shoppe 05 06 07 08

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14 Art-O-Maddic Gallery 15 The Book Nook 16 Canby Rental & Equipment 17 Bricks & Minifigs 18 The Barn Door Boutique & Decor 19 Puddin’ River Chocolates & Confections

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ACTIVE MEDIA PUBLISHING GROUP PO BOX 672 Aurora, OR 97002 info@activemediausa.com 503-825-2111 PUBLISHER Matthew Nelson DESIGN / WRITER Hilary Berg COVER ART Angela Hawes ©2022 Active Media Publishing Group All Rights Reserved. Want to participate in the 2023 edition? Please contact Matthew Nelson at 503-825-2111.

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Canby Canby’s Big Weekend is a grab bag of activities for car show fanatics, 10K/Half Marathon runners, and those who like to dance in the street. Canby is also the home of Swan Island Dahlia Farm and hosts the largest dahlia festival in the U.S. each August.

Canby will also be filled with music starting in July with festivals like Harefest, Wild Hare Music Festival, the free Slice of Summer concert series in Wait Park and the Wild Hare Saloon Concert Series in August and September.

Address 191 S.E. Second Avenue Canby, OR 97013 Hours Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m. to noon; 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Fri.–Sun. Phone 503-266-4600 Web canbyareachamber.com

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Explore Your Own Backyard

his summer, discover what’s right here in your own backyard. Bring the whole family, get to know and have fun with your neighbors, and explore the hidden gem that is Canby.

The Canby community has worked tirelessly to ensure that this summer is packed with fun and exciting events and activities to entice everyone to come out and get neighborly. The line-up includes the year-round First Thursday Night Market, Saturday Farmer’s Market, and our annual Independence Day Celebration! This time-honored, familyfriendly Fourth of July event features a classic small-town parade, car show and street fair featuring food and beverage merchants, arts and crafts, live music, and children’s activities.

We are the home of the Clackamas County Fairgrounds where thousands of people from all over the Pacific Northwest come for fun, games, and rodeo action.

These fun and exciting events are just the icing on the cake that is Downtown Canby. Park your car and explore the fantastic downtown Canby shops and restaurants on foot. Wander the sidewalks, and discover specialty stores, antique shops and terrific locally-owned restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and bars. There is a multitude of incredible restaurants, boutiques, and shops to entice even the most ardent of homebodies to get out and discover.

Canby is a unique town with a rich history and vibrant sense of community with plenty of fun things to do. Why not explore what you may have forgotten exists in your own backyard?  FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DISCOVERCANBY.COM

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hoeless Joe Jackson, the famous turn-of-the-century outfielder, earned his unusual nickname for running the bases in socks after a new pair of cleats rubbed blisters on his feet.

Some may think he was “shoeless” his whole career, but the undressing took place once, during a single inning.

Ken Arrigotti, co-owner of Backstop Bar & Grill, shares a similar story. His executive chef, Narcisso Ponce, wore a baseball cap some 20-plus years ago into the kitchen of Arrigotti’s previous restaurant, Lil’ Cooperstown — the Arrigottis owned four more restaurants of the same name. The hat read “Mafia.”

He wore it only a few weeks. For better or worse, like Shoeless Joe, the name stuck.

It says a lot about a business for staff to be dedicated for more than two decades. Joining “Mafia” remains a handful of staffers who’ve worked for the Arrigottis for many years. Ken’s wife and fellow owner, Lori Arrigotti, does

the hiring. A former corporate trainer for Shari’s, she knows what it takes. Keeping the employees happy is what the couple accomplishes together; Ken is always present. The high-quality food comes from the adept kitchen, of course.

Backstop’s extensive menu comprises burgers, salads, sandwiches, fish and chips, salmon, steak and much more. If you order barbecue, don’t hesitate; it’s FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DISCOVERCANBY.COM

authentic and smoked everyday; the prime rib is smoked Friday, Saturday and Sunday, until it runs out. Ken says the brisket continues to be their most popular item; the peanut butter burger, their most unusual.

From his previous small chain of restaurants, he acquired 5,000 pieces of sports nostalgia. At Backstop, you can view about 400. One of Ken’s favorite pieces is a vintage poster of Chicago Cubs player Ron Santo. It was after a game of blackjack at a Las Vegas casino, Ken realized the third baseman was at his same table.

Given the Backstop name and the Arrigottis’ former restaurant chain, you’d think baseball was Ken’s favorite sport.

You’d be incorrect. His favorite remains college football, followed by pro football and then college baseball. Hockey is his favorite sport to watch in person. If you dine in the bar and a big game is on, he’ll turn up the volume so patrons can better follow along.

Next to the sports bar is the dining room of the family-friendly, family-run restaurant — two of their children also work there. It’s an impressive place known for excellent food, fantastic service and a fun atmosphere.

What’s not to cheer about? 

Address 211 N. Grant Street Canby, OR 97013 Hours Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Weekend Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon Phone 503-263-6606 Web backstopbarandgrill.com

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Wayward We Go

creamery TMK; gluten-free bread from White Rabbit in Aurora; greens and mushrooms from Brown Bottle Farm in Mulino — the list goes on. Almost everything is made in-house.

Although the ingredients are local, the menu spans the globe. For those craving Greek, there’s the Lambdemic with braised lamb, tzatziki sauce, harissa, cukes, radish and pickled onions served on flatbread. In a New York state of mind? Try the Reuben with house-cured pastrami, emmentaler, house-fermented sauerkraut and Rouse’s “lost sauce” slathered on rye bread. So many sandwiches, all served with fresh-cut fries and pickles. Add mouthwatering salads, specials and a scrumptious weekend brunch, and you now understand the cult following that continues to build here in Canby.

L Address 117 N.W. Second Avenue Canby, OR 97013 Hours Mon., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tues.–Fri., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sat., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Phone 503-266-3100 Web waywardsandwiches.com

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ike Pee-Wee Herman in his adventurous, eponymous movie, Wayward Sandwiches represents a rebel of sorts. Minus the awkward laugh and red bow-tie, owner Matt Morrissey, alongside executive chef Justin Rouse, embodies a restaurateur renegade, leaving the bright lights and media-darling of Portland to create a culinary destination in Canby.

Wayward’s kitchen sources ingredients from its proverbial backyard, including cheese from Canby The in-house wine shop also draws the crowds. Curated by Morrissey, the shelves boast some 300 facings representing local vintners and producers from afar. If you like what you see and sip, you can join the Wayward Wine Club.

If whiskey, not wine, wets your whistle, wander about a block and a half to Siren Song, Morrissey’s sister business. At Siren Song, you can even have your Wayward meal delivered while you tipple. But first, study the bar’s mouthwatering menu.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DISCOVERCANBY.COM

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Calling to Canby

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hen you walk into Siren Song, you’ll know you’ve arrived somewhere special.

The decor invites you under the sea, but first look up. The squid lights, handmade by Ben Byrnes of Aurora Mills Architectural Salvage, are crafted from old jet engines and other random parts.

There’s also the cool siren mural painted

by Bend studio VIVI Designs. Even the tables and bar top were intentionally designed, using oak from local mills.

Attention to detail continues with keen cocktails, comprehensive whiskey flights — from cellars around the world — plus beer and wine. Then, there is the food menu that’s much more fine-dining tapas than tavern.

Under the “Sharing Plates” heading, search for the jalapeño poppers. These are not your run-of-the-mill munchies.

Stuffed with smoked pork and cream cheese, the peppers are roasted in a blistering 500°F convection oven and then topped with cilantro-lime gremolata and pepitas. Too spicy? Try the wings marinated in fish sauce and achiote; the chicken bursts with flavor before being smothered in housemade orange marmalade and finished with sesame seeds and cilantro. Too unique? You are out of luck. The menu sings extraordinary. Ever heard of Schweinshaxe? Siren Song has it.

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The other side of the menu reads just as impressive with a seared scallop salad, half roasted chicken, Creolespiced prawn skewers and more.

Just like at Wayward, all the pieces fit and do so deliciously. For a couple alumni of Veritable Quandary, opening shop in Canby seems a delicious act of rebellion, but locals and visitors simply call it tasty serendipity. 

Address 136 N. Grant Street Canby, OR 97013 Hours Mon., 3 to 9 p.m.; Tues.– Wed., 3 to 10 p.m.; Thurs.– Fri., 3 p.m. to midnight; Sat., noon to midnight; Sun. noon to 9 p.m.

Phone 503-266-7117 Web sirensongbar.com

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the farmstand was housed in a “shack” perfect for selling his barbecue, not to mention just-picked heirloom tomatoes, strawberries and more. In the Kings’ 2,500-square-foot garden, they cultivated the produce they sold.

Eventually, they looked for a brickand-mortar opportunity to continue selling farmstand-quality fruits and vegetables. In October 2021, the Kings landed in Canby in the heart of the charming city’s downtown. To the specialty produce, he added local gourmet products and beverages, as well as the main focal point: the deli case.

Farm to Table

O Address 241 N.W. Second Avenue Canby, OR 97013 Hours Wed.–Sun., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Phone 503-263-2433 (CHEF) Web kingsfarmtotablecanbymarket.com

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pen since 2021, King’s Farm to Table Canby Market represents decades of culinary mastery. In fact, chef/co-owner Bill King has been in the business more than 50 years, with two cookbooks to his credit.

In the early ’80s, he donned the executive chef toque at the Aurora Colony Inn, followed by the opening of a French-style brasserie in Portland.

Next, a 25-year stint, starting in 1985, at McCormick & Schmick’s, the surf-andturf giant that grew from six locations to 96. King, the former corporate executive chef and vice president of culinary operations, was a key player in the expansion before the outfit was sold to a Houston firm in 2011.

Interestingly, his travels during that corporate stint continue to influence his culinary work, especially barbecue. King says he learned from pitmasters during his many trips. But it was at the farmstand he opened in 2017 with his wife, Jennifer, where he created a following for his smoked meats.

Located on Stafford Road,

Filled with housemade items, the case’s offerings range from old-fashioned meatloaf to mom’s Sunday supper lasagna, to more modern dishes such as tortellini in creamy alfredo sauce with spring vegetables. With six or eight different salads — typically 20 different products in the case at any given time — King’s Table is known for its chefinspired delights, which brings us back to barbecue.

On weekends, May to October, patrons can devour what’s smokin’, such as Texas-style brisket, western North Carolina-style pulled pork, baby-back ribs with a Tennessee sauce, whole roasted chickens and more.

With such an experienced kitchen, King’s Farm to Table Canby Market has it covered, guaranteeing a truly delicious experience. The Canby Chamber of Commerce agrees, honoring the market with the 2022 Best New Business Award.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DISCOVERCANBY.COM

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Smell-O-Vision

s there a better, more inviting smell than a bakery? According to the Daily Mail in the U.K., there isn’t. In the online magazine’s 2015 poll, freshly baked bread “won by a nose” in the top 50 favorite scents, followed by bacon, newly mown grass and coffee.

At B’s Bake Shoppe in Canby, you’ll find two of those enticing aromas to fully enjoy and savor while visiting the cozy, open-kitchen bakery. The smells are just the start. One bite of anything on the artisan menu and the taste experience will have you returning time and again.

Customer appreciation is nothing new for owners Bethany and David Zito.

The former pastry chef of The Painted Lady in Newberg — Oregon’s only Forbes

Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond dining experience — Bethany continues her mastery-level of skills in the kitchen alongside her chef husband. Together they’ve made a special place.

In fact, B’s Bake Shoppe remains the only bakery between Portland and Salem that bakes artisan bread, baguettes and sourdough fresh daily with rotating flavors. They also just started offering espresso made from the same beans as their already popular coffee via Bespoken Coffee Roasters in Corvallis.

Again, the smells are top-level.

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If you’re a creature of habit and enjoy bread, no doubt this place will be habit-forming. You’ve been warned. On Wednesdays, seek out the Calabrian chili-oregano sourdough, focaccia and scali, an Italian-style bread from Boston. Thursdays, customers can order pumpernickel, sandwich bread and stuffed bread. Fridays, taste black oliverosemary sourdough, focaccia and scali.

Saturdays, devour the apple-cheddarwalnut sourdough as well as sandwich bread and stuffed bread. And Sundays, find chive-tomato semolina sourdough, focaccia, scali and more on the menu.

In addition to bread, the pastry case also delights. Get your nose and palate ready for croissants, crumb buns, sticky buns and buttermilk biscuits — Bethany’s favorite is the honey-rosemary version. Desserts include macarons, gourmet candy bars, cheesecakes, seasonal fruit galettes, housemade ice cream by the pint and, of course, cookies. Customers rave about the unusual but oh-so addictive smoked white chocolate and chocolate chunk cookie.

Imagine the smell of THOSE baking? You don’t have to dream it. Just head to B’s Bake Shoppe in Canby for the ultimate sensory experience. 

Address 113 N.W. Second Avenue Canby, OR 97013 Hours Wed., Thurs. & Fri., 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays Phone 503-266-2004 Web bsbakeshoppe.com

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their high school years or walked the greens alongside their grandparents or are brand new to the short course, locals seem pleased with the overall restoration, giving the Gesiks plenty of stellar reviews and referrals to friends.

On 10 acres surrounded by farms and situated merely a half mile from the Canby Ferry, Frontier offers a range of holes, 90 to 175 yards, on flat terrain that’s easy to walk. Known as a great place for beginners, Frontier promises challenges for low handicappers, too. All skill levels are welcome.

Swinging Easy

O Address 2965 N. Holly Street, Canby, OR 97013 Hours Jan. & Feb., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; March, April & May, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; June, July & Aug., 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sept. & Oct., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Nov. & Dec., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Final tee-off at closing time Phone 503-266-4435 Web frontiergolfincanby.com

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n lush farmland on the edge of Canby, Chris and Terri Lynn Gesik have created their own “Field of Dreams.” The couple’s Frontier Golf Course was not an original build but rather a rescue operation, a “fix it, and they will come” opportunity.

In 2017, the longtime Canby residents purchased the Western-themed ninehole, par-three course from the children of Joe Sisel who opened the first four holes in 1964 in his backyard; the final five holes were added subsequently. Not interested in continuing the business, the second generation sold it to the Gesiks, who, upon signing the final papers, were well aware of the work ahead.

Not able to tell the fairways from the greens, Chris led the effort: clearing weeds, reseeding the grass, pruning surrounding plants, removing damaged trees and buying all the necessary equipment. The retirees — Chris from the car business, Terri Lynn from insurance — managed to slowly steer the course back to its former glory with the community cheering them along the way.

Some of the current regulars remember the course well from the good ol’ days. Whether they played golf at Frontier during

Gesiks Feb. 2017

Visitors without clubs can rent a set from the Gesiks, who live next to the pro shop and are almost always on the grounds. Additionally, guests can book the entire course for private events.

Frontier can provide tables and chairs, while customer-reserved food trucks and catering companies are welcome to feed invited guests.

It’s no surprise the Gesiks live and work on a golf course. Golf continues to be the family’s favorite shared pastime.

Their three children golfed in high school and still do. The couple used to be active members of the Willamette Valley Country Club a mile away, but they don’t tee off there very often anymore, as their schedule is quite full.

These days, the Gesiks are proudly running and maintaining their own private course, helping tourists and locals alike make memories under the sun, in the middle of Oregon farmland.

For them, a dream come true.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DISCOVERCANBY.COM

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Grounds for Fun

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lackamas County Fair & Events Center has something for everyone. Enjoy dogs? Check.

Love the rodeo? Got it. Think Bigfoot is alive and well? Mark your calendar.

The main attraction remains the Clackamas County Fair, Aug. 16–20.

Since 1907, residents and visitors alike have descended on the same property to make the fair a family tradition. CCFEC Executive Director Brian Crow says he hears from all ages speaking fondly of their experiences, then and now.

At the “classic county fair,” expect local and regional bands. Other entertainment includes magician Scott Anderson, Circus Luminescence jugglers and dance troupes, among other talents.

A schedule, map, scavenger hunt and more can be accessed via a new app, which contains details about the largest

attraction, the world-class Canby Rodeo, currently ranked 57th in the nation.

Pioneer Village, remote-controlled car races, STEM-related activities, a thrillseeking carnival, plus food make up another portion of the fair. Farm animals, perfect produce and other contest items — think pies, quilts, photography, etc. — remain wildly popular and continue to be the fair’s foundation.

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and other events. It will also act as a shelter for disaster relief.

Besides the fair, the CCFEC hosts other events. In June, the Clackamas Kennel Club showed their four-legged friends for two days of competition.

A different kind of beast altogether, Harefest, July 8–9, remains the mother of all tribute band festivals, ranging from Tom Petty to AC/DC. The Wild Hare Festival, July 15–16, boasts music on the dustier, country side of the tracks.

After the July 4-H Horse Fair, the hairiness continues. Presenting the Oregon Bigfoot Festival, July 30. TV personalities such as Jason Hawes from “Ghosthunters” will lead discussions of the paranormal.

In August, horses return alongside bulls via the Northwest Youth Rodeo Association, followed by the county fair. Come September, the Northwest High School Rodeo and Collectors West Gun Show take place. Most of October is dedicated to Scare Fair. In December, it’s all happy holidays at Winter Fair. Staff takes a break at the beginning of the year.

But soon, the calendar planning starts again, and so does the fun, which is always guaranteed at the CCFEC. 

Address 94 N.E. Fourth Avenue Canby, OR 97013 Office Hours Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed weekends Phone 503-266-1136 Web clackamascountyfair.com

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Bloomin’ Good Time

Address 995 N.W. 22nd Avenue Canby, OR 97013 Hours Aug.–Sept.: Mon.–Tues. & Thurs.–Sun., 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Closed Wednesdays Oct.–July: Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Closed weekends Phone 503-266-7711 Web dahlias.com

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n 1927, Charles Lindbergh made his famous solo, non-stop transatlantic flight in the Spirit of St. Louis. The same year, Swan Island Dahlias planted their first tubers.

For Oregonians, there’s no need to catch a plane to experience the almost 40 acres of stunning dahlias in full bloom from August to September. With no admission or parking fees, visitors can witness the stunning display of colors and textures that inspire art, poetry and more in the charming town of Canby.

For Nicholas Gitts and his family, dahlias are their everyday, and have been since 1963. Although the company is named for its original location a few miles downriver from downtown Portland, the operation calls Canby home.

Now managed by the second and third

generation, Swan Island Dahlias remains the nation’s largest dahlia grower.

Primarily a mail-order company, Swan Island Dahlias ships more than 500,000 tubers across the U.S. and Canada every spring. However, the Gitts Family offer fresh-cut flowers during the summer months, along with a charming farm and gift shop open year-round.

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need lots of deep watering during the summer months to thrive in full sun.”

Whether you’re seeking fresh-cut flowers or tubers to create your own mosaic of blooms, Swan Island is THE place for dahlias. Mark your calendars, clean your vases and get ready for unforgettable arrangements. 

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To celebrate the blooms, Swan Island Dahlias hosts the nation’s largest dahlia festival in August and September with something for everyone: art classes, music concerts, food trucks, a Sunday Market and, of course, gorgeous fields for strolling among 375-plus varieties.

For Swan Island Dahlias manager Heather Gitts-Schloe, Mikayla Miranda remains one of her favorites. “She is stunning, low growing, a great cut flower and a show stopper!” As for the most unusual, Schloe says look for the Japanese Bishop with its striking black foliage and red flowers.

While visiting, be sure to choose some tubers to order for your own garden. In Oregon, Schloe recommends waiting until the ground is workable and warm to plant — typically around Mother’s Day, as you can plant usually late April through May each year.

She offers more advice: “In our climate, do not water the tubers when you plant them. Instead, wait to water them when the green sprout appears above the ground. Then, they will

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Affair of the Art

F Address 181 N. Grant Street, Ste. 107 Canby, OR 97013 Hours Wed.–Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sun., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays Phone 503-266-2787 Web artomaddic.com

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or owners Shelley and Eric Arndt of Art-O-Maddic Gallery in downtown Canby, art simply makes life better.

“All of our research and experience has shown that communities who participate and promote the arts, such as murals, classes and events, usually have a better quality of life,” Shelley says.

Art-O-Maddic customers and featured artists would agree.

Inside the vibrant space, 50-plus individuals show new works weekly.

For the Arndts and their guests, the regular changing of inventory is what makes owning and visiting the store an enjoyable experience, respectively. “We never know what our artists will come up with next.”

The Arndts are no strangers to art. Shelley has been painting for more than three decades; Eric is an avid woodworker and photographer. You might be surprised to learn they don’t show their own work at Art-OMaddic, yet. “We just practice and play like everyone else,” Eric says. They opened the

gallery in 2021 wanting to showcase other artists, while offering a safe, creative space for residents to get out, take a class and/or find quality supplies from a local business.

The professional artists range in media — ceramics, metal, jewelry, painters, photographers, illustrators and more — and in age. The oldest artist is 74 years young, creating fine, detailed pen and ink drawings. The youngest, 15-year-old twins Kate and Natalie Boos, are skilled in several media, including acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink.

Initially, Art-O-Maddic represented artists mostly from Canby and the immediate area. Now in its second rotation, the roster features locals plus talent from Portland, as well as Washington, Texas, Wisconsin and Minnesota, the Arndts’ home state.

In 2020, they moved to Canby from the Midwest after vacationing in Astoria with their two sons. The family

immediately fell in love with Oregon and ultimately Canby. They appreciated the city’s genuine people, variety of locally-owned stores, fantastic places to eat and drink, farms for food, flowers and fun, and plenty of water and woods to enjoy. She notes, “We’re eternally grateful we found Canby.”

Artists, patrons of the arts and those curious about art are grateful the Arndts moved here, too. Art-O-Maddic helps elevate Canby’s appeal and truly enriches the community.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DISCOVERCANBY.COM

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Reading the Room

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n the words of Dr. Seuss, “Fill your house with stacks of books, in all the crannies and all the nooks.” Megan and Paul Waterman, owners of The Book Nook in Canby, live by those words.

Growing up with a blind mother, Megan learned to read at an early age as she would share the words on the page.

Her passion for books only grew.

Customers will find all genres, from children’s books to young adult fiction to fantasy and science fiction and most points between. The books represent both new and used titles, with the latter showing up daily. Customers can trade in pre-owned books for store credit.

Megan hosts book clubs and author events, such as the recent book launch featuring Canby’s own Carrie Tillotson, the author of “Counting to Bananas,” a picture book subtitled “A Mostly Rhyming Fruit Book.”

The Book Nook also sells card and board games, and even hosts a night devoted to one in particular; every Sunday, players roll the 20-sided dice for a cool round of Dungeons and Dragons.

Game night will soon expand to other games such as Scrabble and Catan.

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her own board game: Canbyland. Players move their game pieces by completing books under specific themes, such as dogs or a title by a Pacific Northwest author, and so on. If the reader reaches the finish line by the end of the year, the person receives a store prize.

If someone has a pet, no problem. In fact, the staff keeps dog treats behind the counter. Portrayed in the store logo is Bonnie, the Watermans’ six-year-old cattle dog mix. All pets are welcome as long as they are friendly.

For those with a homebound pet or for homebody humans, for that matter, The Book Nook boasts an extensive website for ordering books. If Megan does not have the title, she can order it and have it delivered to the store quickly.

If patrons prefer listening, The Book Nook offers downloads through Libro.fm, a company supporting independently owned bookstores.

Megan appreciates the convenience of audiobooks as a busy board member of the Canby Arts Association, which hosts Through the Looking Glass Arts Festival on July 23 at Wait Park.

It’s no coincidence The Book Nook thrives in Canby, a community brimming with personality, like a good book.

Visitors are invited to delve in and discover for themselves. 

Address 294 N.W. Second Street Canby, OR 97013 Hours Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sun., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone 503-776-8999 Web booknookcanby.com

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Well Equipped

Address 476 N.W. First Avenue Canby, OR 97013 Hours Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Sat., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed Sundays Phone 503-266-7811 Web canbyrental.com

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alk into a big-box hardware store, and there are a variety of items you might seek.

Whether it’s paint, steel nails, pressuretreated wood, 80 grit sandpaper or a riding lawn mower, chances of speaking with someone are near to none. If you do manage to wrangle an employee, he or she is likely being approached by several others. Better have your questions ready.

If you’re investing in outdoor power equipment, the need to speak to a salesperson is tantamount to a successful — and safe — experience.

Enter Canby Rental & Equipment (CRE). Walk into the 4,500-square-foot store, and you’re instantly greeted by an employee and maybe even the owner, Matt Zacher, who represents the third generation to manage the store. In 1979, his grandparents Duane and Bonnie Zacher opened the small-engine repair shop in downtown Canby.

These days, CRE offers a variety of high-quality, high-profile brands to fit customers’ garden and/or home repair needs. Peruse Stihl handheld tools, Honda and Scag power equipment, Husqvarna riding mowers and garden tractors, walk-behind and zero-turn

riding mowers from both Toro and Exmark, two-wheeled tractors by BCS and Multiquip compaction equipment.

Not sure what you need for your upcoming landscaping project? The staff can help. Have a yard with a serious slope? CRE can steer you in the right direction. Need one of your machines serviced or repaired? Call CRE Service.

Want battery-powered tools that use zero fuel? Zacher and his staff can educate you on all the exciting new products CRE sells and stands behind.

The future’s bright for DIY equipment. Unlike cars that depreciate in value, outdoor power equipment is appreciating due to high demand and supply chain issues, but also the repairability of smaller engines.

As regulations transform the industry, CRE is also changing with the times. Gas-powered lawn mowers, chainsaws, string trimmers and leaf blowers are in the process of being

banned in California. Zacher sees Oregon headed the same direction.

Battery-operated machines have come down in price, but for items such as lawn mowers, the market is new and prices high. Yet a need for alternative-energy options is fueling future demand.

With current fuel prices, it’s no wonder the trend is becoming the norm. In the meantime, CRE sells both battery- and gas-operated machines and tools, and they can answer questions you have about both. No need to wander aisles looking for help.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DISCOVERCANBY.COM

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Brick by Brick

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hen David Thornton was young, he remembers wanting to be a fireman, that is until he played with his first LEGOTM set. Suddenly, his dreams shifted to designing for the Danish company founded in 1932. After years of working retail, and pursuing an education and family, he came full circle as the owner and operator of Bricks & Minifigs in Canby, where he and his crew buy, sell and trade new and used LEGO sets, minifigures and bulk pieces.

Thornton’s first LEGO sets included a police car, a space robot and a “really cool” castle. But as he matured, Thornton’s interest in LEGO toys waned. Upon graduating high school, he discovered the exciting release of the first Star Wars sets in 1999. Boom, he was hooked again. Fast-forward 23 years, and his passion for LEGO continues.

Derived from the Danish words leg godt, meaning “play well,” LEGO remains one of the most popular toys in the world. With the debut of LEGO Masters on FOX network, the toy shows no limits on what can be built and by whom: moms, grandparents, siblings, firefighters, scientists.

For those creating their own masterpieces, Canby’s Bricks & Minifigs most likely has the goods. As the flagship location of an expanding chain of Specialty LEGO Retailers, the FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DISCOVERCANBY.COM

Canby store boasts 12 large bulk tables overflowing with LEGO pieces.

When kids have budgets to follow, Thornton says he encourages the little ones to add up the totals — age depending — and even hand the cashier the money and receive change. “Our staff gets down on the kids’ level. We treat them as adults and as individuals.”

Creativity abounds inside the store with displays such as an employeebuilt Minecraft world, complete with motorized parts. History is here, too, with sets from the ’70s and ’80s, often on display or available for purchase.

Don’t forget the minifigures, the LEGO characters bursting with personality despite their tiny stature.

Canby Bricks and Minifigs offers thousands of collectible figures.

Customers can even build their own from hundreds of parts.

Just as the builder’s age does not matter, the same goes for size of the builds. One of Thornton’s proudest projects: a USPS truck he made for the store’s retiring postal worker, built scaled to fit LEGO minifigures. He says, “I’m super proud of the replica. It was going to be simple, but I got carried away.”

Getting carried away is easy to do at Canby Bricks & Minifigs. 

Address 250 S.W. First Avenue Canby, OR 97013 Hours Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone 503-263-3337 Web bricksandminifigs.com/canby-or

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morning. In April of 2019, the hard work paid off; The Barn Door opened its doors.

The first day of business, she sold 75% of her inventory. Scrambling to design and order more items to fill the store, McGraw quickly connected with a number of local artists excited and inspired by what she was doing. After about nine months or so, she had a good idea of what she could sell inside her now buzzing boutique.

C Address 107 N. Ivy Street Canby, OR 97013 Hours Wed.–Fri., 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sat., 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays Phone 503-686-0478 Web thebarndoorboutiqueanddecor.com

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Country Chic

reating new from old inspired Lacey McGraw into opening The Barn Door Boutique & Decor in Canby. She’d been handcrafting old leather belts into bracelets and earrings for a shop in Washington. Demand for her cool “new” accessories actually rerouted her course from college to entrepreneurship. Her parents were on board and ready to help.

It took a month of night-shift remodeling the former downtown office space — taking care to not disturb adjoining tenants during regular business hours. McGraw and her family worked into the wee hours of the next

As with many other businesses affected by the events of 2020, The Barn Door was no exception. But thanks to a generous donation she received from the City of Canby, McGraw’s business has been able to survive. Online sales have also bolstered her success.

Whatever you’re seeking, Barn Door has it covered — in leather, linen, fringe, pearl snaps, animal print, etc. With a focus on women’s clothing, accessories, jewelry and decor, McGraw also sells some items for men and accessories for dogs. Customers shopping for women’s clothing can find jeans, shorts, skirts, rompers, stylish tops, T-shirts, tanks and more. McGraw says current summer trends include midi dresses, girly boots and lots of neutral tones.

Because almost everything in the store is locally handmade, the inventory constantly changes, which makes stopping by on a regular basis a good idea, especially if you are trying to stay up to date with the latest wrinkle in Western wear.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DISCOVERCANBY.COM

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Sweet Somethings

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ho doesn’t love chocolate and the world of sweets? Owner Teresa Sasse of Puddin’ River Chocolates & Confections creates her mouthwatering, decadent delights with time, passion and the best ingredients.

Sasse’s career as a chocolatier started after a 10-year hiatus on eating sweets and one chocolate-making class, beginning as a hobby but growing into a passion that needed to be shared.

After taking more classes to learn all she could, Sasse started her business, where anyone and everyone can satisfy their sweet tooth with treats from this one-of-a-kind local treasure.

Puddin’ River imports their chocolate from Europe and then creates its own blends using three to four different types of chocolate.

There are no limits for Sasse and what she creates with chocolate. Her special blends not only create delicious chocolate desserts, but all kinds of sweets. One taste and you will be craving more. She focuses on keeping her products local and creates truffles and treats for local wineries and brew FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DISCOVERCANBY.COM

pubs, and sells her creations at several different local venues.

Puddin’ River will be a place that you don’t want to miss out on. Dark and milk chocolates are paired with more than 37 truffle flavors to create an extensive selection from which to choose, and the options extend far beyond truffles.

From the different local wine and brewery options to bags of chocolate caramel popcorn, or having custom chocolate treats made, you’ll always find something to please. They even offer seasonally-themed confections, so you’ll always be able to find the perfect gift or treat for yourself. “There’s no personal favorite of mine, because they are all delicious,” says Sasse.

The saying goes, “Never trust anyone who doesn’t like chocolate.” If that’s the case, Sasse and her staff are extremely trustworthy. So head over and get your chocolate fix at Puddin’ River Chocolates & Confections. 

Address 1438 S. Ivy Street Canby, OR 97013 Hours Tues.–Fri., 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Closed Sundays & Mondays Phone 503-263-2626 Web puddinriverchocolates.com

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JULY 10

Jesse James Band

JULY 24 Slice of Summer

Slice of Summer back. A volunteer group, led by Lisa Leir, revived the series under the direction of the hanks to the Canby Livability Canby nonprofit Livability Coalition.

Coalition, summer fun is Alongside the music, returning with wildly popular concertgoers can enjoy delicious Slice of Summer concert series at food and beverages from purveyors Wait Park in July and August. such as Crust Woodfire Kicking off the season, Pizza, Good News BBQ, July 10, Jesse James Claudia’s Food Truck, Band, led by Hubbard Rock’n Latte, Willamette natives and brothers Valley Berries and Kona James Curtis and Ice. Concerts are free, Jesse Slover, will and bringing blankets is perform its rocking Location definitely recommended.. country music. The Wait Park The series is second show, July 24, Dates/Times sponsored by several showcases Thrillride, July 10 & 24; local organizations and with its incredible August 7 & 21 businesses, including hybrid of upbeat rock, 6 to 8 p.m.

Direct Link, Canby funk and country. Aug. Web Kiwanis, Wilsonville 7, Stump City Soul will sliceofsummer.com Carpet & Tile, Canby entertain with their Community Advantage soul-funk dance tunes Magazine — that’s us — and impressive brass Builders Supply, Cutsforth’s, Canby section. The final show, Aug. 21, Rotary, 4:8 Financial, NorthLake promises a variety of rock, soul, R&B, Physical Therapy, Hope Village and Motown, blues and boogie with the donations from people like you. band Generator.

A key to making these festivities A Canby tradition since 1985, possible is the support and the Slice of Summer series was participation by the incredible and canceled in 2017 when the Canby vital volunteers donating their Music Boosters — former organizers energy, time and talent to make Slice — could no longer run the event. of Summer a smashing success.  Fortunately, the community wanted

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Thrillride

AUGUST 7

Stump City Soul

AUGUST 21

Generator

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Mark Your Calendar!

Canby Independence Day Celebration July 4, 2022 • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Downtown Canby and Wait Park Car Show • Parade • Entertainment • Street Fair Free Kid Zone • Beer Garden • And More

Canby's Big Night Out Street Dance August 26, 2022 • 6 to 11 p.m.

N.W. 2nd Avenue and N. Grant Street Free Children's Activities • Game Truck • Bouncy Houses • Children's Arts + Crafts • Live Music by Return Flight and Kurt VanMeter Local Food Vendors • Beverage Vendors

First Thursday Night Market Downtown Canby • 5 to 8 p.m.

First Thursday of every month Join local Canby Businesses for fun all year long

Downtown Canby's Spooktacular Village

City of Canby Presents

21st Annual Light Up The Night

October 31, 2022 • 3 to 6 p.m.

Local Downtown Businesses

December 2, 2022 • 6 to 8 p.m.

Participating Downtown Businesses Feature Trick or Treating and Trunk or Treat Canby Police + Canby Fire

Wait Park Tree Lighting Ceremony Parade • Live Music • Local Vendors Photos with Santa • And More

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Besides clear public communications, Canby Fire District is known for its 9/11 memorial, open to the public daily. The work of art depicts the Twin Towers in stone set atop a platform in the shape of the Pentagon. New additions, such as a time capsule from the school district in 2023, are expected to enrich the memorial for years to come. Each Sept.

11, Canby Fire hosts a heartfelt ceremony, honoring those who have fallen.

Ready to Serve

D Address 221 S. Pine Street Canby, OR 97013 Hours Seven days a week, 24 hours a day Phone 503-266-5851 Web canbyfire.org

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iscover Canby’s amazing, dedicated emergency professionals. Under the leadership of Fire Chief James Davis, Division Chief Matt English, Division Chief Matt Dale, and Volunteer Division Chief Wayne Austen, Canby Fire District helps inform residents and keep them safe; that includes tourists, too.

For locals, the easiest and best way to stay informed is by bookmarking www.canbyfire.org and following the district on Facebook. On the website, find resources and information for the general public and building professionals relating to conditions of construction to assist with projects.

Both the website and Facebook page highlight Canby Fire’s most recent news, promotions and acknowledgments.

On the website, wildfire information is available as the season develops. Clackamas County has garnered a reputation for the most up-to-date notifications. Canby Fire strongly urges residents to register for both Clackamas County’s public alerting system and the Everbridge app. Before wildfire season begins, firefighters and volunteers complete annual wildland training, while rigs and equipment are readied.

Many residents don’t realize that Canby Fire offers tools for financing the “unknown,” such a need for emergency medical services. Thanks to Canby Fire, citizens can subscribe to FireMed, a program covering participants up to $500 a year — after insurance — for medically necessary transports.

For those being transported via ambulance or at the scene of an accident, patients may require the help of Canby Fire’s newest innovation: the Lucas device. The automated CPR machine offers the highest quality delivery of life-saving intervention for cardiac compressions available to Canby Fire. Using it frees personnel to perform other life-saving measures.

While Canby Fire continues to innovate, it’s interesting to look back at its humble beginnings in June 1899. The all-volunteer group of 22 members did not have the technology available today, but one aspect has never changed: the bravery needed to do the job.

Much gratitude goes to the personnel of Canby Fire District No. 62.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DISCOVERCANBY.COM

Restaurants & Taprooms Ebner’s Custom Meats 272 N Grant Street • 503-266-5678 Backstop Bar & Grill 211 N Grant Street • 503-263-6606 Siren Song 136 N Grant Street • 503-266-7117 Mike’s Place 404 NW 1st Avenue • 503-266-9343 Rice Time 356 NW 1st Avenue • 503-266-2623 Joy Kitchen 314 NW 1st Avenue • 503-266-8898 Pappy’s Greasy Spoon 243 NW 2nd Avenue • 503-266-5452 Oaxaca Bakery 239 NW 2nd Avenue • 503-263-4865 Rounders 224 NW 1st Avenue • 503-266-1210 Gwynn’s Coffeehouse 190 NW 2nd Avenue • 503-263-0200 Wayward Sandwiches 117 NW 2nd Avenue • 503-266-3100 B’s Bake Shoppe 113 NW 2nd Avenue • 503-266-2004 Thai Dish Cuisine 108 N Ivy Street • 503-263-9898 Los Dos Amigos 102 N Ivy Street • 503-266-1441 The Human Bean 318 SW 1st Street • 503-263-2326 The Wild Hare Saloon 1190 SW 1st Avenue • 503-651-4273 Dutch Bros 1115 SW 1st Avenue • 503-263-8824 FOB Taproom 1109 SW 1st Avenue • 503-263-2337 Thai Corner 1109 SW 1st Avenue • 503-263-2442 Starbucks Coffee 1075 SW 1st Avenue • 503-313-8798

Guacamole Bowl 1011 SW 1st Avenue • 503-263-3940 Roxie’s Island Grill 1001 SW 1st Avenue • 503-641-7699 Camila’s Mexican Food 919 SW 4th Avenue • 503-951-4126 Schmizza Pub & Grub 851 SW 1st Avenue • 503-263-2300 El Chilito Restaurant 403 SW 1st Avenue • 503-266-4966 Lone Elder Pizza 207 SW 1st Avenue • 503-266-1888 The Gold Dragon 204 SW 2nd Avenue • 503-263-1877 Wally’s Chinese Kitchen 679 SE 1st Avenue • 503-266-2221 Fultano’s Pizza 715 SE 1st Avenue • 503-266-1444 Denny’s 1369 SE 1st Avenue • 503-263-3182 Nuevo Vallarta Restaurant 1385 SE 1st Avenue • 503-266-1782 Biscuits Café 1477 SE 1st Avenue • 503-263-3287 Teriyaki Oriental Grill 1477 SE 1st Avenue • 503-263-3445 Momiji Sushi 1477 SE 1st Avenue • 503-263-1150

Boutique Shops Northwest Furniture Outlet 23300 S. HWY 99E • 503-266-8800 Park & Lu Boutique 181 South Ivy Street • 503-819-1568 Bricks & Minifigs 250 SW 1st Avenue • 503-263-3337 Post Furnishings 288 NW 1st Avenue • 541-490-6212 Bikes N More 200 NW 1st Avenue • 503-266-9535

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The Barn Door Boutique 107 N Ivy Street • 503-686-0478 Little Love Resale 151 N Ivy Street • 503-263-0045 Dahlia Home + Garden 115 S Ivy Street • 503-263-4438 Tin & Paisley 249 NW 2nd Avenue • 503-592-6070 The Book Nook 294 NW 2nd Avenue • 503-776-8999 Retro Revival 280 N Grant Street • 503-468-7090 Art-O-Maddic 181 N Grant Street #107 • 503-266-2787 Red Door Antiques 394 NW 1st Avenue • 503-592-9400 Canby Rental & Equipment 476 NW First Avenue • 503-266-7811 Canby Music 590 NW 1st Avenue • 503-263-2263

Grocery Stores King’s Farm to Table Canby Market 241 NW 2nd Avenue • 503-263-2433 Cutsforth’s Market 225 NE 2nd Avenue • 503-266-2016 La Conasuper 733 SE 1st Avenue • 503-266-8982 La Mixteca Market 205 SE 1st Avenue • 503-266-6757

Entertainment Canby Pioneer Chapel 508 NW 3rd Avenue • 503-516-5166 Canby Cinema 8 252 NE 2nd Avenue • 503-266-8438 Clackamas County Fair + Event Center 694 NE 4th Avenue • 503-266-1136 Swan Island Dahlias 995 NW 22nd Avenue • 503-266-7711 Frontier Golf Course 2965 N Holly Street • 503-266-4435

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CANBY LOOP The Canby Loop, a local circulator bus route provided by Canby Area Transit, was created to make exploring Canby easy, accessible and free! The Canby Loop features stops at several downtown Canby locations.

The Canby Loop is free to use and operates Monday–Friday, 5:55 a.m. to 7:38 p.m.

FREE SERVICE

SUPPORTED

BY CANBY-AREA BUSINESSES AND LOCAL RESIDENTS

503-266-4022 CanbyAreaTransit.org