Category Archives: Things to Do in Lake Oswego

5 Reasons to Make This the Year You Do the Lake Run

The Lake Oswego Women’s Club is sponsoring the 37th annual Lake Run this Saturday, May 11, beginning and ending at Millennium Plaza Park. Here’s why you should be there when runners cross the starting line.  It’s a new course! Race … Continue reading

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Get a Head Start on Summer Color with Hanging Basket Class at Luscher Farm

Have you checked out the prices on those hanging baskets like the ones lining Lake Oswego’s city streets in the summer? Chances are you’ll pay anything from $25 to $50 for one. The negotiator in me says that the Lake … Continue reading

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Why Zambia Is a Lot Closer Than 9,772 Miles to Lake Oswego, Oregon

A map may tell you that Zambia is 9,772 miles from Lake Oswego. But people and events like this Saturday’s Walk4Water6 bring the two much closer together.  Walk4Water is in its sixth year in Lake Oswego and features a stroller … Continue reading

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Curtain Goes Up on Lakeridge Company Variety Show This Week

The curtain goes up on the 2013 edition of the Lakeridge Company Variety Show this Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lakeridge auditorium. In the audience will be beaming parents, spirited friends, and you, if you’re lucky. It’s hard to … Continue reading

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7 Reasons Why Lake Oswego, Oregon is Tree-mendous During Arbor Week

If the saying, “Trees are the eternal optimists…. reaching for the sky,” is true, then Lake Oswego, Oregon is a very optimistic town. Trees hold a special place of honor here. In fact, next week an ambitious schedule of activities … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why the Easter Bunny Thinks You Should Hop on Over to the Lake Oswego Hunt on March 30

On Saturday, March 30,  Lake Oswego Hunt  and the Hope Community Church are sponsoring a family egg hunt, “Hop at the Hunt,” beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Club at 2725 Iron Mountain Boulevard in Lake Oswego. Here are five … Continue reading

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Maher’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival Keeps Irish Eyes Smiling in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Maher’s Irish Brew Pub is hosting its fourth annual St. Patrick’s Day festival starting this Thursday, March 14 and running through Sunday, March 17 at 352 B Avenue in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Since I am 100 percent Irish, I figured … Continue reading

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Lake Oswego Offers Fun Options for Kids During Spring Break

While Lake Oswego doesn’t offer sunny ocean beaches or thrill-seeking amusement rides, local agencies and businesses do have quite a bit of fun lined up for kids who will be home for Spring Break. From cooking classes to ski and … Continue reading

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Why Lawrence Welk Would Think the Windjammer’s Variety Show is Wunnerful, Wunnerful

Lawrence Welk knew what American television audiences wanted and delivered just that over the 27 years his show ran from 1955 to 1982. Harkening back to “those good old days,” the theme for this year’s Lake Oswego High School Windjammer … Continue reading

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10 Ideas for Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Let Lake Oswego businesses help you say, “I love you,” in a way your valentine will remember this year. Here are a few ideas: ♥Sweeten the message. Chocolates by Bernard can help. The traditionalist will find red velvet heart boxes … Continue reading

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