1. Lake Oswego Reads Book Giveaway. Celebrate the 19th annual Lake Oswego Reads by picking up a free copy of this year’s pick, of How to Read a Book by Monica Wood on Saturday, March 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(or until books run out). 800 free books will be distributed to Lake Oswego Public Library cardholders, thanks to the ongoing support of the Friends of the Lake Oswego Library. You must have your library card or number with you to receive a copy. Books will be distributed through the library parking lot starting at 11am. Please do not line up beforehand. Walk up service will also be available starting at 11am.

For questions, contact Nancy Niland nniland@lakeoswego.city(link sends e-mail)

For those unable to get a book at the giveaway, the library will have many circulating copies and librarians will purchase 5 e-book copies and 2 e-audiobook copies of How to Read a Book through the Overdrive Advantage account. The e-audiobook copies are for 100 checkouts each and allow simultaneous users. These copies will only be available to Lake Oswego card holders. LINCC Network will also purchase additional e-copies for all of LINCC cardholders.

2. Daylight Savings Time. The bad news is we lose an hour of sleep on March 9 because we need to move our clocks forward one hour. The good news is that we start gaining an extra hour of sunlight to enjoy at the end of our workday, leading up to our glorious summer nights when sunset can be as late as 9:03 p.m. in late June and early July.

3. Pints from the Past: My Father Created D.B. Cooper. On November 24, 1971, a man calling him­self Dan Cooper purchased an airline ticket for $20 and boarded a one-way flight from Portland to Seattle. After takeoff, he hijacked the plane with a note, collected $200K in cash, demanded a reroute to Mexico, and parachuted out of the plane, never to be identified or found again. The legend of “sky pirate” D.B. Cooper made national headlines thanks to journalist Clyde Jabin. His son, historian Darrell Jabin, will share this incredible story with personal insight as part of the library’s Pints from the Past series on Tuesday, March 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Lake Theater & Café, 106 N. State Street. Doors open at 6:30, the presentation begins at 7:00. Admission is free and no ticket is required (though food and drink purchase is encouraged to offset the cost to the Lake Theater). For more information, contact Carissa Barrett at cmbarrett@lakeoswego.city(link sends e-mail)(link sends e-mail) or 503-534-4237.

4. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. The Dullahan Irish Restaurant and Pub is traditionally the go-to spot to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Lake Oswego and this year will be no exception. Plans are for the festivities to run from Friday, March 14 through Monday, March 17. 352 B Avenue.

5. Prom Dress Giveaway. The Lake Oswego Teen Lounge is collaborating with Abby’s Closet to host a Prom Dress Giveaway with a variety of styles and sizes to choose from. Thursday, March 13 between 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or Saturday, March 15 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Located at Christ Church Episcopal Parish, 1060 Chandler Road.

6. Hybrid: Is it AI or Is It Real? How to Spot Computer-Generated Content Like a Librarian. Learn to navigate the rapidly-changing world of information with this new series of classes sponsored by the Lake Oswego Public Library. The first class, on Sunday, March 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. will focus on the tools and techniques librarians use to identify AI-generated texts and images. Learn actionable tips to spot the difference between human and computer-created content in your daily life.

Upcoming Classes:

Class 2: Can You Trust Online Influencers? Fact-Checking Like a Librarian (May)
Class 3: Why Does Fake Information Exist? Understanding the Motives Behind Misinformation (July)
Class 4: Tired of the Algorithm? How Librarians Find Reliable News Sources (September)
Class 5: You Seem Nice, Let’s Be Friends! Spotting Scams Like a Librarian (November)

A livestream will be available at https://www.youtube.com/@LakeOLib/streams(link is external)

The library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, please contact April Younglove at 503-534-5667 or ayounglove@lakeoswego.city

7. Bingo with Poison Waters. Make it a night of full entertainment with dinner, bingo with prizes and a lively performance by Poison Waters, an entertainment experience that hundreds of thousands have enjoyed over three decades. Tickets are $55/person and includes dinner and one beverage. Sunday, March 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Purchase tickets online. Lakewood Center for the Arts, 360 S. State Street.

8. Third Thursday Art Walk. Enjoy great art, shopping and dining as downtown Lake Oswego businesses offer specials and promotions to encourage residents to come out and explore.  Thursday, March 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Downtown Lake Oswego.

9. World Cinema: When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit. Enjoy a special screening of “When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit”, a poignant and historically significant German film based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Judith Kerr on Tuesday, March 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. The story follows nine-year-old Anna as she and her family flee Nazi Germany in 1933, seeking refuge in Switzerland, France, and eventually England. This touching film captures the challenges and resilience of a young girl during a tumultuous time in history.

Stay after the screening for a lively discussion about the film’s themes, including the impact of war on children and the importance of resilience and hope.

This screening is part of the Lake Oswego Public Library’s World Cinema Series, a monthly event showcasing diverse international films at The Lake Theater & Cafe (link is external)on the last Tuesday of every month at 5:30 PM. Admission is free, and no ticket is required (though food and drink purchases are encouraged to offset the cost to the Lake Theater).

Can’t make it to the screening? Library patrons can also stream “When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit” on the library’s Kanopy streaming service using your Lake Oswego Public Library card number.

The Lake Theater & Cafe is located at 106 N. State St., Lake Oswego. For more information, please contact ayounglove@lakeoswego.city(link is external) or by phone at 503-534-5667.

10. Cherry Blossoms. Cherry blossoms start putting on their display in March. Here in Lake Oswego you’ll find them in Sundeleaf Plaza, Millennium Plaza Park and lining many of our commercial and neighborhood streets. If you want to experience a natural high, head over to the Japanese American Historical Plaza at Tom McCall Waterfront Park where one hundred perfectly aligned cherry blossom trees are sure to WOW you when in full bloom. They usually start putting on their show mid-March and last two to three weeks.

March is the beginning of the active spring housing market in Lake Oswego. If you want to get a head start, give one of us a call. We can help you determine what your house is worth is you’re planning on selling or help you determine what you can afford to buy in Lake Oswego and what neighborhoods might be the best fit for what you’re looking for. We’ve lived and worked here for over 30 years so we know the market and have resources that can help make your next move your best one!

Kevin Costello kevin.costello@cascadehasson.com 503.939.9801

Riley Costello riley.costello@cascadehasson.com 971.322.6205