Creepy Crawly Encounters: Dare to Touch these Tiny Terrors?
Join us for creepy crawly encounters at the Sandy Community Center this October! Get up close and personal with fascinating critters (like roaches, crickets, worms, flies, and more!!), learn about their incredible roles in our ecosystem, and get tips if you want to raise them in your own home! Not all bugs may be touched or held, but there will be a whole lot to see and learn
All ages are welcome (it's a very fun and FREE event for children and adults alike!)
In responses to a large jump in cases and hospitalizations and new national guidance calling for masking measures to prevent the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant, the Oregon Health Authority today is recommending universal mask use in public indoor settings throughout the state to protect Oregonians from COVID-19.
“Today’s reported sharp rise in cases and hospitalizations in Oregon are sobering reminders that the pandemic is not over, especially for Oregonians who remain unvaccinated,” said Dr. Dean Sidelinger, state epidemiologist and state health officer.
In a typical parade, onlookers remain in one place as a column of people and floats pass by. In a REVERSE Parade, the floats and displays are stationary and the onlookers pass by them. Last year, New Orleans residents adapted a long-standing tradition to fit with COVID guidelines. Participants partnered with local artists to turned their homes, businesses, and lots into works of art and/or fun displays. Visitors were then encouraged to tour the floats in a "Reverse Parade"
The U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Capital Access will host a webinar series for small business owners to discuss the COVID EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) program’s small business loans.
For women who love good books and like to talk about them.
Join the Women's Book Club in September for an author talk by Ellen Krug. Ellen will be discussing her book Getting to Ellen on Thursday, September 9th at 7pm.
The City of Sandy is making public funding available to non-profit organizations that present a proposal to help the City achieve specific City Council goals, identified community needs, or provide a public benefit for the next budget period.