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About me
I feel pretty lucky—I live where I work and I love where I live. As a Realtor in Lake Oswego, Oregon, I get to share that enthusiasm with clients every day. Through this blog, with the help of my freelance writer wife, Genita, I’d like to share that enthusiasm with you. Be sure to visit my website.
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Things to do in Lake Oswego This Week
WEEK OF OCTOBER 20
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
●Woodmont Park Stewardship Planting Party
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Park at Knauss Road and Atwater
Heidi Schrimsher: 503.754.6640●Wine Tasting
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Oswego Hills Winery
450 S. Rosemont Road
503.655.2599●Willamette Shore Trolley Rides
12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
311 N. State Street
Tickets: One-way and Round Trip
Adults: $8/$16; Seniors: $7/$14; Children 3-12: $4/$7; Children 2 and under Free
503.697.7436
www.wst.oregontrolley.comMONDAY, OCTOBER 21
●Indoor Playground
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
$4/drop-in; $2/sibling
Christ Church Parish
1060 Chandler Road
503.675.2538●Learning and Technology Group
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Adult Community Center
505 G Avenue
503.635.3758●Sign for Babies, 0-18 months
3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Lake Oswego Public Library
706 Fourth Street
503. 697.6580●Music Mondays: Koonce – Ross – Fraser with Special Guest Rindy Ross
Lake Theater and Café
106 N State Street
$20/person at https://laketheatercafe.com
503.387.3236TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
●Poetry of Place Workshop
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Lake Oswego Public Library
706 Fourth Street
503.636.7628●Trivia night at Hop-n-Cork
7:00 p.m.
17450 Lower Boones Ferry Road
503.305.5903●Trivia night at Roots Public House
7:00 p.m.
1377 McVey Avenue
503.957.2701.●Trivia night at Hanko’s Sports Bar and Grill
8:00 p.m.
4 Monroe Parkway, Suite F
503.697.7819WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
●Indoor Playground
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
$4/drop-in; $2/sibling
Christ Church Parish
1060 Chandler Road
503.675.2538●Family Caregiver Discussion Group
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Lake Oswego Adult Community Center
505 G Avenue
503.635.3758Last Call Trivia
7:00 p.m.
Lake Theater and Café
106 N. State Street
503.387.3236Here We Go Again! Musical Revue
7:00 p.m.
Lakewood Theatre Side Door Cabaret Stage
368 S. State Street
$25/general admission at 503.635.3901 or online at https://www.lakewood-center.org/THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
●Creative Hands
Volunteers work with donated materials to create useful items for local charities
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Lake Oswego Adult Community Center
505 G Avenue
503.635.3758●RainSpark Gallery opens
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Artists reception
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
310 State St., Suite 108●Trivia Night at Gemini Pub
7:30 p.m.
456 N. State Street
503.636.9445FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
●Indoor Playground
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
$4/drop-in; $2/sibling
Christ Church Parish
1060 Chandler Road
503.675.2538●In Stitches Quilters
Volunteer quilters finish up quilts in exchange for donation to ACC
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lake Oswego Adult Community Center
505 G Avenue●Lakewood Center Costume Shop Sale
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lakewood Community Room
368 S. State Street
503. 635.3901●Open Maker Space for Teens
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Lake Oswego Public Library
7076 Fourth Street
503.6367628SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
●Springbrook Park Stewardship Planting Party
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Park at Uplands: 2055 Wembley Park Road
Contactd: Tom Bland: 503.860.8665●Building Bridges Book Group
10:00 a.m.
Lake Oswego Public Library
706 Fourth Street
Contact: Alicia Yokoyama, 503.534.4228●Drug Take Back Day
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lake Oswego Adult Community Center
505 G Avenue
Contact: Bonnie Hirshberger: 503.675.3992●Wine Tasting
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wizer’s
269 A Avenue
503.636.1414●Willamette Shore Trolley Rides
12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
311 N. State Street
Tickets: One-way and Round Trip
Adults: $8/$16; Seniors: $7/$14; Children 3-12: $4/$7; Children 2 and under Free
503.697.7436
www.wst.oregontrolley.com●Night Jazz Club debuts at Tavern on Kruse with The Christopher Brown Quartet
8:45 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
4835 Meadows Rd., #133
Call to reserve a spot: 503.303.5280
Voluntary band tip requestedSUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
●Iron Mountain Stewardship Planting Party
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Park at Brookside Trailhead off of Twin Fir Road
Contact: Mike Buck 503.914.8607●Wine Tasting
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Oswego Hills Winery
450 S. Rosemont Road
503.655.2599●Willamette Shore Trolley Rides
12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
311 N. State Street
Tickets: One-way and Round Trip
Adults: $8/$16; Seniors: $7/$14; Children 3-12: $4/$7; Children 2 and under Free
503.697.7436
www.wst.oregontrolley.com●Music Mondays on Sunday: John Nilsen CD Release Concert
Lake Theater and Café
106 N State Street
$20/person at https://laketheatercafe.com
503.387.3236
Category Archives: Lake Oswego Parks
See why pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. at Pro Exhibition in Lake Oswego this week
Lake Oswego is helping fuel the growth of one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States—pickleball. The Sports and Fitness Industry Association claims over 2.8 million Americans play the game, representing a 12% increase just in the past year. … Continue reading
Labor Day Picnic Spots in Lake Oswego
Labor Day means picnics and barbecues. If you’re looking for a place to set out your spread, Lake Oswego has many parks with picnic tables and even picnic shelters that can be rented out for larger groups. The following parks … Continue reading
Lake Oswego Celebrates Tree City of the Year Designation During Arbor Week
Trees—we have so many in Lake Oswego, (an estimated 60,000 just on our streets alone!) we tend to take them for granted. That is, until they start putting on showy displays like the Japanese Cherry blossoms lining our streets right … Continue reading
Lake Oswego’s Movies in the Park Offer Free Family Entertainment
Darkness, camera, action! That’s the City of Lake Oswego’s cue that its summer Movies in the Park are ready to roll starting Thursday, July 20, beginning at dusk (8:30 to 9:00 p.m.) at Millennium Plaza Park at First and Evergreen. … Continue reading
3 Reasons Why Olivia Newton-John Wants You to Get Fitsical!
Back in the day when her hit, “Physical,” rocked the billboard charts, Olivia Newton-John rocked the look: leotards, leg warmers and headbands. The City of Lake Oswego thinks you can do the same and invites you to attend their 80s … Continue reading
Why the Rogerson Clematis Garden is a Perfect Excuse to Have a Garden Party
The Rogerson Clematis Garden at Luscher Farm is just another example of how the city of Lake Oswego belies its size. With more than 1600 individual clematis spread on an acre of land surrounding the historic farmhouse, it is the … Continue reading
Mother Nature Has Friends in Lake Oswego
In honor of Mother’s Day, I’d like to give a nod to a mother we can all be grateful for—Mother Nature. Here in Lake Oswego it seems she has quite a few friends. Over 700 in fact – stewardship program … Continue reading
