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Welcome to the Community Services Department Home Page. The Community Services Department is responsible for operating the Woodburn Public Library, The Woodburn Memorial Aquatic Center, Recreation programs, park planning and development, park and picnic shelter reservations, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), the Woodburn Museum, and the Woodburn Weed & Seed Project. Visit our other web pages for information specific to your needs. You can find links to these pages in the "Quick Links" section on the left.

Community Events 2008

  • September 13 and 14 ~ El Grito de Independencia (Mexican Independence Day) at the Downtown Plaza
    • Festivities start at noon and runs until 8:00 p.m.
    • Experience the music, food, and festivities of the Mexican Independence. For more information call Javier at 503-980-2485 or you can e-mail Javier at javier.mperfecto@ci.woodburn.or.us.
  • October 31 ~ Downtown Trick or Treating
    • Happy Halloween! Each downtown business will have candy, candy, and more candy for the kids. So kids, dress up in your best Halloween costume and bring your parents to downtown Woodburn on Halloween. There will also be games and contests going on at the Plaza sponsored by the City’s Community Services Department.
    • Activities begin at 3:00 p.m. and go to 5:00 p.m.
  • December 7 ~ Mayor's Tree Lighting
    • The whole family is welcome to this traditional holiday event. First, join us at the Settlemier House at 5:30 p.m. for the tree lighting. Then parade downtown to the Plaza by candlelight and experience some traditional caroling, hot chocolate and an appearance by Santa himself. Downtown Plaza tree lighting to follow at about 6:30 p.m.
  • For complete information of these events and locations, see the Out and About Autumn 2008 Activity Guide

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