Youth Action Council crew members Emily Liu, Elizabeth Hill and Cydny Fletcher, are excited to unveil their custom made hopscotch game at George Rogers Park’s playground Grand Opening this Saturday.

When my kids were on the playground circuit, George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego was one of their favorite stops.
With the new and improved playground due to debut this Saturday, June 14, it promises to be one of your kids’ too.
Here is what you’ll find:

• Separate play areas for older and younger kids, each with its own age appropriate climbing and spinning activities. This is a big improvement from the people powered merry-go-round my kids both loved and hated that was not a one-size-fits-all attraction.
• Larger sandbox area perfect for digging things, hiding things, and scooping things.
• Twister game. Take a classic favorite and bring it outdoors—it’s bound to be more fun.
• Covered picnic shelter in prime viewing area which should prove a big hit with parents.
• Teen designed hopscotch area. Lake Oswego’s Youth Action Council designed a space-themed take on this popular game that offers kids challenges when they land on the rocket (jump four times), Saturn (spin five times) Earth (touch your toes), and Sun (strike a pose).

Come see for yourself between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon this Saturday at 611 S. State Street. Festivities include free hot dogs and ice cream.

LAKE OSWEGO ROTARY LOBSTER FEED AND CHARITY AUCTION THIS SATURDAY
You can check out some of my earlier blogs here and here if you’re needing a reason to attend this annual event from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. on June 14 at the Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street. Add some of these great auction items to the list:

• Catered winemaker’s dinner for 50 at Hawks View Vineyard includes bus ride, barrel tasting, tour and dinner.
• Barbecue for 100 at Happy Trails Riding Center on August 16 featuring Buster’s BBQ, line dancing and the Cowboy Poet.
• Summer party for 16 on Oswego Lake hosted by Lake Oswego’s Mayor Kent Studebaker.
• A week for 3-6 people at the Pueblo Bonito resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

The list is long and fabulous. Buy a ticket for a chance to join in the fun and get in on some of these one-of-a-kind experiences!