Good morning, Oregon City.

Local food banks are already seeing a spike in demand after the government shutdown began yesterday as federal workers face uncertainty over future SNAP benefits—Tualatin Food Pantry has grown its service by 30% and is using volunteer support to handle rising need if the shutdown continues.

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing four Oregon counties—Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas and Marion—for blocking federal immigration investigations tied to convicted felons.

The 20-page filing said each county refused to hand over subpoenaed details for 10 immigrants with criminal records.

New SNAP rules took effect on October 1 and will cut benefits for over 313,000 households in Oregon—households including those receiving energy help and able-bodied adults are affected.

The changes lower the Full Utility Allowance for about 29,000 households and add new work rules that will be applied statewide starting in January.

Damn Yankees

5-9:30 p.m. — Clackamas Repertory Theatre — $30 – $50 — A clever Faustian comedy where a man trades his soul to lead his team to victory against the Yankees.

Open Studio at Soulflags

4-6 p.m. — Soulflags Art Community Center — Small fee for materials — Explore your creativity with your own art project or try something new with volunteer assistance.

After School Art Program

4-5:30 p.m. — Soulflags Art Community Center — $25 — Dive into creativity with art techniques and projects for youth aged 6 to 14.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Night

5-7 p.m. — Clackamas Community College - Wacheno Welcome Center — Free entry — Learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities to fund your college journey.

Needle Felting Workshop

4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Soulflags Art Community Center — $25 — Discover the art of needle felting and create charming shapes with all supplies included.

Beginner Potters Wheel Class

9-11 a.m. — Soulflags Art Community Center — $50 — Learn to master the potter's wheel with hands-on experience in creating bowls and mugs.

Open Studio Event

12-3 p.m. — Soulflags Art Community Center — Small fee for supplies — Unleash your creativity with any project or try something new with guidance from volunteers.

Open Studio Pottery Session

11 AM - 6 PM — Soulflags Art Community Center — $25.00 — Engage in pottery work with guidance available for wheel use and free trimming or glazing.

Open Studio at Soulflags Art Community Center

4-6 p.m. — Soulflags Art Community Center — Small fee for materials — Explore your creativity by working on your own projects or trying something new with assistance available.

Acrylic Painting Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Soulflags Art Community Center — $25 — Create a beautiful landscape using easy-to-use acrylic paints with all supplies included.