JULY 4^TH FESTIVITIES. Read last week’s post to get the lowdown about everything (and it’s a lot!) happening in Lake Oswego to celebrate this national holiday.

CAMP LOPL WORKSHOPS. The library goes outdoors and it spells fun while learning for all who attend. Workshops, which run from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Rossman Park, 555 4^th Street, this month include:

Worms and Compost, Wednesday, July 5

Paper Making and Print Art, Wednesday, July 12

Nature Crafts, Wednesday, July 19

Upcycled Crafts, Wednesday, July 26

ROVER POP-UP LIBRARY. The library is on the move this summer to make reaching your summer book challenge that much easier. Here’s where you’ll find the Rover Pop-Up Library in July:

Lakeridge Middle School, Thursday, July 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Westlake Park on Tuesday, July 11 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Lakeridge Middle School, Thursday, July 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Westlake Park on Tuesday, July 25 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

OPENING RECEPTION FOR ANOTHER WORD FOR MEMORY EXHIBIT. The Arts Council of Lake Oswego is hosting an opening reception for the current exhibit, featuring Ruth Ross and Brenda Whitehill Schlenker, whose practices use mixed media, photography and textiles to create a dialogue about aging, family and memory. The reception will feature a poetry reading by Leanne Grabel, who wrote a poem in response to Ruth Ross’ work. Friday, July 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 includes light bites. ARTspace Gallery, 380 A Avenue.

LANGE WINE DINNER. Enjoy a delicious evening of food and Lange wine with owners Don and Wendy Lange in the breezeway at Lake Oswego’s Zupan’s Market. Saturday, July 8 at 6:00 p.m. $125/person.

SUMMER OF MUSIC CONCERT SERIES. This popular series kicks off in July. Here’s the July lineup:

July 9, The Cabin Project at Millennium Plaza Park from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

July 12, Ty Curtis at Foothills Park from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

July 19, Good Day Sunshine, Foothills Park from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

July 23, Robert Henry Band, Millennium Plaza Park from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

July 26, Red Light Romeos, Foothills Park from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

MOVIES IN THE PARK. What better way to celebrate a warm summer evening with your family than by enjoying an outdoor movie in the park. Popcorn and treats are available for purchase but be sure to bring your blankets, pillows and low sand chairs to make for a cozy night. Here’s the July schedule: (shows between at dusk, between 8:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.)

July 20 at Westlake Park, Minions the Rise of Gu

July 27 at Millennium Plaza Park, Turning Red

LOBSTER AND CLAM BAKE. Zupan’s is hosting this popular feast in the breezeway on Saturday, July 22, beginning with a reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Buy your tickets early as it often sells out! $150/person.

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