While April may be the National Month of Hope, National Volunteer Month and
National Poetry Month, in Lake Oswego it’s Lake Oswego Reads and Arbor Month so much of
what’s special about Lake Oswego in April relates to all the programming
centered around both those occasions. 

However, that’s not all that’s happening in Lake Oswego in April—be sure to
read last week’s post on all the Arbor Month activities around town and the week’s before on LO Reads activities. Your calendar could get really booked up with all that’s on tap.

STORYWALK “SUGAR IN MILK” AT WEST WALUGA. The city’s newest
StoryWalk® installation was written by the Lake Oswego Reads featured author,
Thrity Umrigar and illustrated by Khoa Le. “Sugar in Milk” is a contemporary
and timely story of a young girl who joins her aunt and uncle in a new land.
This story within the story reveals an age-old folktale about the power of
diversity, acceptance, and tolerance from a gifted storyteller. Bring your
children to West Waluga Park and take a walk to read this month’s selection.
April 1 – 30 at West Waluga Park during park hours. 15775 Waluga Drive.

CALL FOR POEMS. In celebration of National Poetry Month,
the Lake Oswego Public Library is calling all poets ages 18 and older to submit
their original poems to be included in a compilation featured on the library’s
website. All submissions are due April 30 and will be featured on the LOPL
website in May. Check the
website for more information and a web link to submit your poems electronically.
And if you’re looking for some inspiration, check
out previous submissions.

FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE FOR FAMILIES. Settle in for a
family-friendly movie and popcorn in the children’s library on Friday, April 12
from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 706 Fourth Street.

LIVING WELL DANCE. Dance to the sounds of the “Big Bands”
of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, as performed by the Millennium Dance Band on Friday,
April 12 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Christ Church Parish, 1069 Chandler
Road. $7/per person at the door.

A DAY IN HOLLYWOOD/A NIGHT IN UKRAINE. Enjoy this Tony
award-winning musical comedy of two one-act plays from the Lakewood Theatre
Company’s Lost Treasures Collection of obscure and rarely performance musicals
in concert/cabaret style. Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 13
at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. $20/person.
Lakewood Theatre Company Side Door Stage, 368 S. State Street.

LAKE OSWEGO READS PARTY. Immerse yourself in the spirit of
this year’s chosen book with an Indian dance performance, henna tattoo artistry
and delicious Indian delicacies. Sunday, April 14 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth Street.

FERTILE GROUND FESTIVAL AT THE LAKEWOOD THEATRE COMPANY. As
part of Portland’s Fertile Ground Festival, the Lakewood Theatre Company is
premiering new works as staged readings. Single
tickets are $10-$15. See the complete schedule online. April 14 – April 21
at the Lakewood Center, 368 S. State Street.

SOIL TRANSFORMATION: THE ECO-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVE TO CREMATION.
Learn about this sustainable burial alternative, also referred to as “human
composting,” where the body becomes nutrient-rich soil in just 45 days.
Thursday, April 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Lake Oswego Adult
Community Center, 505 G Avenue. Register
for class #27695. Fee: $5/Resident; $7/Non-Resident.

OUTSIDE THE ART ROOM – TEEN ART SHOWCASE + AUCTION. Support
our young talented artists and participate in a silent auction benefiting
Children’s Healing Art Project. Features live music, amazing art, kids’ art clinic
and more. Friday, April 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Christ Church Parish,
1060 Chandler Road.

SUSTAINABILITY RESOURCE FAIR. Celebrate Earth Day and
connect with organizations across our community who are advancing
sustainability. This year’s fair will include even more hands-on activities and
free resources to learn how you can help protect the environment, save money
and live well. From an EV ride-and-drive to food tastings from our schools’
healthy, sustainable meal program, there will be lots to learn about and
experience. Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lakeridge Middle
School, 4700 Jean Road.

SPECIAL SCREENING – THE BLACK STARS. Catch this special
screening of a documentary that chronicles the journey of eight young Black men
from Portland as they embark on a transformative two-week leadership expedition
to Ghana, guided by the non-profit organization, Word is Bond. Following the
screening, there will be an engaging discussion panel moderated by Word is Bond
and featuring students from Lake Oswego and Lakeridge High Schools Black
Student Unions. It promises to be an enlightening. Saturday, April 20 from
12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lake Theater and Café, 106 N. State Street.

NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT IN FREEPONS PARK. Explore the park
with the Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods for this interactive nature
scavenger hunt highlighting trees, plants, birds and bugs found in Freepons
Park. But be sure to make a wish at the famous Wishing Tree as you enter.
Sunday, April 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 1399 Bickner Street.

LAKEWOOD THEATER DRESS REHEARSAL PERFORMANCE. Take in a
dress rehearsal for only $5 a seat for the Lakewood Theater’s performance of 9
to 5 on Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. 368 S. State Street.

DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT. Turn in your prescription and
over-the-counter medications in addition to vape pens and e-cigarettes WITHOUT
batteries, and unknown medicines and veterinary medications at this one-day
only event. Put all pill/tablet medications into a sealed plastic bag or in
their original container with personal information crossed out. Saturday, April
25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505
G Avenue.

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