10 Things We Love About Lake Oswego in August

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES. The Lakewood Theatre Company is staging a performance of this musical featuring hits from the 50s and 60s through most of August. Tickets are $42/Adults; $40/Seniors; $25/Students. Purchase online.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT. The City of Lake Oswego is encouraging residents to get out and party as part of the nationwide initiative to promote public safety and neighborhood camaraderie. Be one of the first 20 neighborhoods to register with the City and your party will receive a visit by a fire truck or police car. Register online. Tuesday, August 1 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

MOVIES IN THE PARK. Your final chance to catch an outdoor movie in the park! Puss in Boots the Last Wish is the final reel to entertain your family and friends on Thursday, August 3, beginning at dusk (between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m.) in Foothills Park, 199 Foothills Road.

HOT AUGUST NIGHT CONCERT ON THE LAKE. This year’s lake party features one of the Pacific Northwest’s most sought-after bands, Precious Byrd. Hit up your lake friends for a spot on one of their boats for this annual shindig. August 5 beginning around 6:00 p.m. Location announced shortly before the event.

PONZI WINE DINNER. If you’d rather party on land, grab a ticket to Zupan’s breezeway feast featuring Ponzi wine on Saturday, August 5 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $125 online.

SUMMER CONCERTS. You can still enjoy the summer concert series in Lake Oswego playing in both Millennium Plaza Park on Sundays and Westlake Park on Wednesdays, and the Lajos Balogh Symphony in Foothills Park on August 19. Find a complete schedule in an earlier blog.

BEER 101 – LAGERS. Learn more about the beer you love to drink at this event in Cellar Z at Zupan’s on August 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets online are $40.

END OF SUMMER PARTY. Celebrate a summer of reading, exploring and learning by attending the library’s free party at Rossman Park, just a block down from the library at 555 Fourth Street on Wednesday, August 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Enjoy a musical performance by Red Yarn, as well as balloon art creations and snacks. For more information, contact the Children’s desk at 503.697.6580.

LOBSTER AND CLAM BAKE. Don’t get excited. Zupan’s popular four-course dinner with wine pairings is sold out for this month, but if you’re lucky, you can maybe still grab one for September 23. Tickets are $150 online.

MAYOR BUCK’S COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE. Let your voices be heard on the topic of emergency management at this quarterly community forum with the Mayor and Council members. Thursday, August 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 3rd floor, City Hall.

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I feel pretty lucky—I live where I work and I love where I live. As an added bonus, I get to work with my daughter, Riley. As Realtors in Lake Oswego, we get to share that enthusiasm with clients every day. Through this blog, with the help of my freelance writer wife, Genita, we’d like to share that enthusiasm with you. The quality of life you’ll find in Lake Oswego belies its size—there is so much to experience here from a fireworks show over the lake on the 4th of July to the Festival of the Arts--one of the premier arts events in the region. So please check in each week for another reason why we love Lake Oswego and who knows—maybe you’ll fall in love too! If you’re interested in experiencing Lake Oswego personally, please feel free to contact us either on Kevin's cell at (503) 939-9801, Riley's cell at (971) 322.6205, via email at kevin.costello@cascadehasson.com or riley.costello@cascadehasson.com or check our website by clicking the link in the "Contact me" section in the right-hand column. I would love to show you around.
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