Ardenwald/Johnson Creek Neighborhood Association

12/17/2025

The Winter Solstice & Christmas Ships event is this Saturday, Dec. 20 from 4:30 to 7:30 PM in Milwaukie Bay Park! The combined Christmas Ships fleets will pass by the park twice, the first time at about 5:30 on their way to Lake Oswego and again at about 7 PM on their way back to Portland. Food and beverages are available for purchase from the Lewelling Neighborhood Association and Beer Store Milwaukie. For more event info, visit www.milwaukieoregon.gov/community/events/winter_solstice_christmas_ships.php

12/01/2025

🎄✨ Ardenwald Holiday Extravaganza ✨🎄
Get ready, Milwaukie! The Ardenwald Holiday Extravaganza is happening Saturday, December 13th at 8725 SE 42nd Ave.

Enjoy holiday cheer, community spirit, and seasonal fun — all brought to you by one of the founders of Ardenwald Crop Swap 🌱.

08/28/2025

🎶 Final Summer Concert Tonight! 🎶

Join us Thursday, August 28th at Ardenwald Park for the grand finale of this season’s free, family-friendly concert series — featuring the electrifying Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle!

🎸 Ben Rice blends the soul of traditional blues with a fearless, inventive style all his own. Whether he's fronting his electric band or captivating the crowd solo with just his voice and resonator guitar, Ben delivers a performance that’s raw, powerful, and unforgettable. Expect soaring guitar work, heartfelt vocals, and a whole lot of groove.

They are releasing a new studio album this weekend called Fallen Angel. They kick it off at Music Millennium on Saturday at 3pm. Or order it at https://benricehustle.bandcamp.com/album/fallen-angel

📍 Music kicks off at 6:30 PM

🌮 Milwaukie Pizza Co. will be serving up dinner if you’d rather skip the cooking

🍦 Luna's Ice Cream will be on site with their handcrafted, small-batch treats — the perfect way to end the evening

🎤 Don’t miss your chance to close out summer with great music, good eats, and sweet vibes under the stars.

🔗 Learn more about the band: benricehustle.com

This series wouldn't be possible with out the support of Clackamas County Cultural Coalition, Rotary Club of Milwaukie, Oregon and the City of Milwaukie

08/25/2025

🎶 Final Summer Concert This Thursday! 🎶

Join us Thursday, August 28th at Ardenwald Park for the grand finale of this season’s free, family-friendly concert series — featuring the electrifying Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle!

🎸 Ben Rice blends the soul of traditional blues with a fearless, inventive style all his own. Whether he's fronting his electric band or captivating the crowd solo with just his voice and resonator guitar, Ben delivers a performance that’s raw, powerful, and unforgettable. Expect soaring guitar work, heartfelt vocals, and a whole lot of groove.

📍 Music kicks off at 6:30 PM

🌮 Milwaukie Pizza Co. will be serving up dinner if you’d rather skip the cooking
🍦 Luna's Ice Cream will be on site with their handcrafted, small-batch treats — the perfect way to end the evening

🎤 Don’t miss your chance to close out summer with great music, good eats, and sweet vibes under the stars.

🔗 Learn more about the band: benricehustle.com

This series wouldn't be possible with out the support of Clackamas County Cultural Coalition, Rotary Club of Milwaukie, Oregon and the City of Milwaukie

08/18/2025

This week Shelly Rudolph brings Jazz, Soul, Blues & summertime serenades to Ardenwald Park. She is backed by an all-star organ trio featuring

Chance Hayden - Guitar
Joe Bagg - Organ
Charlie Doggett - Drums

This free show is Thursday, August 21st.
6:30-8:30pm
Ardenwald Park

Bring a picnic for dinner or get something from our local family owned food vendors
Milwaukie Pizza Co. - Cheese & Pepperoni Slices, Summer Berry Salads, along with Snack Packs from
Luna's Ice Cream - They always bring an assortment of their fabulous ice cream.
Freehand Bakery - Both savory and sweet baked items. You could try Milwaukie Pizza Co's Snack Packs with their bread.

This series wouldn't be possible with out the support of Clackamas County Cultural Coalition and Rotary Club of Milwaukie, Oregon

Photo of Shelly & Chance by
Debra Penk

08/14/2025

It's showtime again tonight! This week we have Western Supply Co. The music starts at 6:30pm in Ardenwald Park.

It's going to be beautiful evening again tonight. So bring your family and friends down to enjoy an evening of music. If you come hungry we've got Luna's Ice Cream, Milwaukie Pizza Co. and Freehand Bakery for you.

Here are few pictures from the fun we had last week with Soul Cookin. Along with our friends from Milwaukie Police Department and Clackamas Fire.

08/13/2025

🎶 This Thursday at Ardenwald Park: Western Supply Co.! 🎶

Don’t let the name fool you—Western Supply Company isn’t a feed store, it’s a high-energy band serving up H***y Tonk, Western Swing, and a dash of Rockabilly that'll get your boots tapping and your heart swinging.

Check out these snapshots from their packed show at Strum Guitars back in April—wall-to-wall fans and a dance floor that didn’t quit!

🌞 The forecast looks fantastic, so grab your friends, your lawn chairs, and your dancing shoes, and join us for another great night of live music under the summer sky.

📍 Ardenwald Park
🕡 Thursday, 6:30–8:30 PM
🎟️ Free Admission

Come enjoy some classic country vibes and community fun—we’ll see you there!

08/09/2025

08/07/2025

First Free Concert in Ardenwald Park TONIGHT!

Soul Cookin’ with Lloyd Jones

When: Thursday, August 7, 2025, 6:00pm to dusk (music starts 6:30pm)

Where: Ardenwald Park

And this first concert corresponds with National Night Out, when Milwaukie and Clackamas police and fire representatives will be here to promote safety awareness, answer questions from citizens, and provide fun activities and materials for kids.

And that’s not all! There will be a free raffle at intermission, plus vendors and community groups to provide you with goodies and neighborly info!

08/07/2025

Join us at the Ardenwald Concert Series—where great music meets garden goodness! 🎸✨

We’re thrilled to be spending Thursday evenings with our friends from the Ardenwald Crop Swap! Come enjoy live tunes, connect with neighbors, and discover how the Crop Swap brings our community together by sharing the overflow from our gardens every Sunday from 10am-noon. You can also connect with them on their Facebook group.

📍 Ardenwald Park Concerts
📅 Every Thursday in August
🕡 6:30 – 8:30pm

📍 Ardenwald Crop Swap
📅 Sundays
🕡 10am - 12pm

Let’s celebrate community, sustainability, and summer fun—one zucchini at a time. 😉 See you there!

08/06/2025

🎶 Ardenwald Summer Concert Series – Raffle Fun! 🎶

The music is amazing—but did you know there's also a free raffle at every concert in Ardenwald Park?

✨ How is it free? That’s where our awesome community comes in!
Got brand-new items sitting around unused? Donate them to the raffle and help spread the joy. It’s a great way to give those treasures a second life and make someone’s night!

🙌 Want to pitch in even more?
We’re looking for a friendly face (or two!) to help run the raffle. It’s a simple gig:

• Collect donated items
• Ask local businesses for contributions
• Hand out tickets
• Call out winners during the concert break

The more hands we have, the lighter the load—and the more fun for everyone. Let’s keep the good vibes rolling without burning out our amazing team.

🎁 Got something to donate or want to help out? Drop a comment or message us!

08/05/2025

🎶 It’s finally happening! 🎶
Join us for the first concert in the Music in Ardenwald Park series — kicking off this Thursday, August 7th!

We’re thrilled to welcome Soul Cookin featuring Lloyd Jones with an all-star lineup:

🎹 Steve Kerin on keys
🥁 Brian Foxworth on drums
🎸 Chance Hayden on guitar
🎵 Ben Jones on bass

They’ll be serving up a musical gumbo spiced with Cajun flavor, funky grooves, and a whole lot of soul. You won’t want to miss it!

🎉 Festivities begin at 6:00 PM with Milwaukie Police and Clackamas Fire joining us to celebrate National Night Out.

🎤 Music starts at 6:30 PM in Ardenwald Park.

📸 Photo by Debra Penk

Bring your lawn chairs, your friends, and your dancing shoes — let’s make it a night to remember!