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About lovelakeoswego

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.

Movies in the Park Kick Off This Week

There are lots of things to love about Lake Oswego’s summers, but our evenings vie for one of my favorites. The city of Lake Oswego has capitalized on that by scheduling outdoor movies in Millennium Plaza Park on four consecutive … Continue reading

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Register NOW for Lake Oswego’s Once in a Blue Moon 5K Adventure Run

This month Lake Oswegans get to experience two rare events—the only blue moon of the year and the city’s first Blue Moon 5K Adventure Run to celebrate it. Participants who register by this Friday, July 17, will be guaranteed t-shirts. … Continue reading

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Lake Oswego Summer Concert Series Kicks Off This Week

Lake Oswego’s beautiful summer evenings provide a perfect backdrop for the town’s Summer Concert Series. Performances rotate among three different parks: Millennium Plaza (MPP), Foothills (FP) and Westlake (WP). Each has its own personality so try them all! Remember: admission … Continue reading

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How to Enjoy the 4th of July in Lake Oswego Oregon

It only took me one summer to realize that the 4th of July ranks up there with Christmas and New Year’s among Lake Oswegans. It’s a holiday you definitely want to be in town for because the festivities are endless. … Continue reading

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A Few Things You’ll Be Surprised to Find at the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts

Extreme felting…Yarn bombing…Let’s just say that the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts set for this weekend, June 26-28, has a few surprises in store for you this year. With this year’s theme of “On the Fringe—Today’s Twist on Fiber … Continue reading

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6 Ways the Lake Oswego Rotary Casts a Wide Net Under the Big Tent

It will be hard to go the Lake Oswego Rotary Lobster Feed and Charity Auction this Saturday, June 20,and not find something you like. And I’m not just talking about what’s up for bid on the auction block. Sure, the … Continue reading

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Lake Oswego Offers Venues and More for the Perfect Summer Wedding

June kicks off the summer wedding season and if you live in Lake Oswego you don’t have to look far for services to help you plan and venues to help you hold your wedding. Take a look at some of … Continue reading

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How Lake Oswego Is Working Towards World Peace One Child at a Time

The Lake Oswego Rotary is taking the words of Mahatma Gandhi and Pope John Paul II to heart. John Paul said, “To reach peace, teach peace,” and Gandhi pointed out that “If we are to achieve real peace in this … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why Vincent Van Gogh Thinks You Should Catch Paint En Plein Air in Lake Oswego This Week

In a letter to his brother in August of 1881, Vincent Van Gogh wrote, “If you’re in a position to see someone painting or drawing, pay attention, because I believe that many an art dealer would think differently about many … Continue reading

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Whatever Your Kid Enjoys, Lake Oswego Has a Summer Camp for That

Sometimes when I see how much Lake Oswego has to offer, I have to remind myself that Lake Oswego is a town of only 37,000 residents. Looking at the Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Guide is one of … Continue reading

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