Amy Black of the Clackamas Workforce Partnership will talk about the current and future state of our national, regional and local workforce. Which industries are thriving, which are dying and how can we help everyone gain the skills needed to thrive?
Martin Montalvo, Wilsonville Public Works operations manager and Greg Leo, manager for North Marion Community Emergency Response Team and consultant to the city, will talk about 2 Weeks Ready and the new Wilsonville Ready program launched to promote community preparedness and resilience in the aftermath of an emergency.
Julianne Jackson is the founder of Black Joy Oregon, a grassroots advocacy group that promotes Black joy, female leadership development, and culture throughout Oregon. She will speak on the organization's activities and on being is a mom, survivor, and racial justice advocate who uses her voice to speak up for change.
Mike Tatlock of Grace Chapel will talk about the congregation's new building and its initiative to support community organizations outside of the church through the use of the space.
Anna Bledsoe of the Volunteers of America Oregon will speak on the topic of bystander intervention. VOA Oregon's bystander intervention workshop seeks to equip program participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to become helpful and effective bystanders.
Bob Gregory of the Longview Noon Rotary Club will give a presentation on the club's Freedom Flags project, which allows residents to have an American flag displayed at their curb on four holidays — Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day — for a $50 annual subscription fee.
Local author Kerry Eggers will give a presentation on his latest book, “Jerome Kersey: Overcoming the Odds,” a biography of the late Portland Trail Blazers legend. The biography was released in October by Dementi Milestone Publishing of Manakin-Sabot, Va. Eggers will have autographed copies available for sale.
Maria de Lourdes Horton, bilingual family engagement specialist with the West Linn Wilsonville School District, will give an update on the district's Family Empowerment Center.
Local dentist Dr. Steven Duffin will discuss his recent trip to the Andes Mountains in Bolivia to treat dental decay in children using a novel approach that applies medicine rather than using the traditional drills, needles and fillings.
Dr. Laura, LaJoie Bishop, D.C., owner of Joy of Life Chiropractic in Wilsonville, will give a presentation on overall wellness and living to 100.