﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Washington County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire</title><link>http://https://www.washingtoncountychamberor.com/</link><description>News related to Washington County Chamber of Commerce</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Washington County Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Candle Pouring + Scent Mixology at AR Workshop Hillsboro 2/20/2026 5:30 PM - 2/20/2026 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Join us for this scent-sational DIY workshop!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Create one-of-a-kind candle scents for your home or as the perfect hand-crafted gift.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Enjoy our classic candle style as well as options to upgrade and add-on during your visit.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;[The more you pour, the more you save!]&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Your DIY experience starts at $60 for two (2) candles or $70 for three (3) candles&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;with additional upgrades available in the workshop.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We invite you to bring your favorite food or drink to fuel your creativity.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;NOTE: Candles require 24 hours to set and and may require a&lt;br /&gt;
follow up pick up time as indicated by your instructor.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.washingtoncountychamberor.com/2021/events/Candle-Pouring-Scent-Mixology-at-AR-Workshop-Hillsboro-2202026-530-PM-2202026-700-PM-16115/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:35:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wake Up! Washington County with Pacific University 2/20/2026 8:00 AM - 2/20/2026 9:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px; text-align:left"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.washingtoncountychamberor.com/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=6627" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px; text-align:left"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff8c00"&gt;Join us for Wake Up! Washington County.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px; text-align:left"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff8c00"&gt;See you all soon!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px; text-align:left"&gt;________________________________________________&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px; text-align:left"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Wake Up! Washington County is exclusively sponsored by &lt;b&gt;Minuteman Mortgage&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;for 2026!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.washingtoncountychamberor.com/2021/events/Wake-Up-Washington-County-with-Pacific-University-2202026-800-AM-2202026-900-AM-16050/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:46:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Young Professionals - Lunch and Learn with New Horizons Wellness Services 2/20/2026 12:00 Noon - 2/20/2026 1:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p data-end="335" data-start="122"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.washingtoncountychamberor.com/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=6677" style="height: 523px; width: 1000px;" /&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="387" data-start="177"&gt;Join the Young Professionals group for a &lt;strong&gt;Lunch &amp;amp; Learn&lt;/strong&gt; focused on &lt;strong&gt;stress management through sensory and nervous system regulation&lt;/strong&gt;, presented in partnership with &lt;strong&gt;Melodie Ethel-King&lt;/strong&gt;, OTR/L, of &lt;a href="https://nhws.us/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New Horizons Wellness Services&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"&gt;By the end of this session, participants will be able to:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Describe how the nervous system influences stress, focus, and emotional responses&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;in everyday work and life situations.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Identify personal stress and overload signals&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;related to sensory input, routines, and environmental demands.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Apply practical, sensory-based nervous system tools&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to improve regulation during common high-stress moments (e.g., meetings, deadlines, transitions, and after-work decompression).&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Develop a personalized regulation plan&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;that supports sustainable energy, productivity, and well-being rather than burnout.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p data-end="849" data-start="717"&gt;About Melodie Ethel-King:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="849" data-start="717"&gt;Melodie Ethel-King, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience helping people understand how their nervous systems impact stress, focus, energy, and daily performance. Her work centers on practical, real-life strategies grounded in sensory processing and self-regulation&amp;mdash;especially for people navigating demanding work, school, and life transitions.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li data-end="849" data-start="717"&gt;Melodie is licensed in Oregon, certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), and holds an ADHD&amp;ndash;Rehabilitation Services Provider (ADHD-RSP) Certification. She is known for her engaging, down-to-earth teaching style and her ability to make complex concepts feel accessible, relevant, and empowering.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p data-end="849" data-start="717"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lunch, including sandwiches and snacks, will be provided.&lt;/strong&gt; Please contact Jessica or Ashley in advance with any dietary restrictions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="968" data-start="851"&gt;Please note that this presentation will be recorded and may be used for social media or related promotional purposes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1090" data-start="970"&gt;Don&amp;rsquo;t miss this opportunity to gain practical stress-management skills while connecting with fellow young professionals!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1400" data-start="1092"&gt;-----&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="306" data-start="90"&gt;Thank you to &lt;strong data-end="164" data-start="123"&gt;Applied Materials&lt;/strong&gt; for sponsoring this Young Professionals Lunch &amp;amp; Learn and supporting meaningful learning opportunities for emerging leaders in our community.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="522" data-start="308"&gt;If you are interested in sponsoring future Young Professionals events and helping provide professional development and connection opportunities, please reach out to Jessica or Ashley to discuss sponsorship options.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="571" data-start="376"&gt;The Young Professionals program brings together emerging leaders, primarily ages 18&amp;ndash;35, to build meaningful connections, develop their careers, and engage with the local business community. For questions about the program, contact Jessica at &lt;strong data-end="1360" data-start="1334"&gt;&lt;a data-end="1358" data-start="1336" rel="noopener"&gt;JessicaA@wcchamber.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; or Ashley at &lt;strong data-end="1399" data-start="1374"&gt;&lt;a data-end="1397" data-start="1376" rel="noopener"&gt;AshleyB@wcchamber.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.washingtoncountychamberor.com/2021/events/Young-Professionals-Lunch-and-Learn-with-New-Horizons-Wellness-Services-2202026-1200-Noon-2202026-130-PM-16086/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:35:28 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>