Your 2019 Search for the Perfect Christmas Tree In and Around Lake Oswego Starts Here

Posted on November 17, 2019 by lovelakeoswego

Back in the day…the tree hunt was a family affair but this year due to the shortage of trees and the shortage of time with our kids at Thanksgiving, my wife and I had to tag the tree ahead of time. Something tells me the kids won’t miss the arguing and debating whose tree gets picked–instead they left that to my wife and I and two hours later we finally agreed.

If you’re hoping to cut your own Christmas tree this year, best to get an early start.

It appears  that many of the popular u-cut spots are dealing with a tree shortage in a variety of ways: closing for the season, shortening hours, and/or limiting the size of trees available. The growth cycle for Christmas trees is anywhere from 7-12 years from seedling to harvest so growers and harvesters like us have to be patient.

Below you’ll find a roundup of Christmas tree lots and farms in and around Lake Oswego.  I’ve tried to list the restrictions here but best to call ahead and/or check their Facebook page for the latest updates. 

Boy Scout Troop 127. Local Boy Scouts have been selling trees as a fundraiser since 1947, starting at the local Piggly Wiggly before moving to George Rogers Park. Once again, Scouts will be on hand but in a new section of the park—next to the Iron Smelter. Over the 2½ weeks the lot is in operation, they will get three fresh shipments of 300 trees each, traveling from a farm near Estacada.
Address: George Rogers Park, 611 S. State Street, Lake Oswego
Hours: Opens Saturday, November 30 until December 15.
Wednesday-Friday: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Varieties: Pre-cut Noble Fir
Cost: $35 to $100+
Other: Scouts make a fresh cut, bale if wanted, carry it to the car and tie it on. Wreaths, garland by the foot, free cookies and hot chocolate

Parsons Farms. The family that brings us local produce also brings us trees. Pre-cut and close-in makes this spot very convenient.
Address: Lake Bible Church (Tree Lot), 4565 Carman Drive, Lake Oswego
Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., except for Saturday, December 9, closes at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Varieties: Noble, Douglas, and Nordmann Fir.
Other: Handmade fresh wreaths, fresh cut greens, pine cones, and centerpieces also available.

Stroupe Christmas Tree Farm. This is the closest spot for u-cut trees. It’s located right across from one of the family’s other businesses: S&H Landscape. Check online for recent updates as plans were still in the making at publication time.
Address: corner of Stafford and Borland Roads
Varieties: Douglas, Grand, Nordmann and Noble
Cost: Check online and/or call S & H: 503.638.1011
Other: Handmade wreaths and swags

Ron’s Christmas Tree Farm. There is no address posted but look for the sign that says, “Christmas Trees.” It’s at roughly 4400 Borland Road, between Stafford and SW 65th.
Address: See above. (about 3 miles from Lake Oswego) Phone: 503.475.7576.
Hours: Open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays-Sundays only from November 29-December 8 and then just Saturday and Sunday, December 14 – 15.
Varieties: All Nobles along with one 20 foot Douglas Fir and a 45 Grand Fir
Cost: $6/foot
Other: This place is u-pick, Ron-cuts. He has rope to tie it on to your car.

Little Z Christmas Tree Farm. This family farm prides itself on quality and service. This year only trees that are seven feet tall or larger are available for u-cut, except for Shasta fir.
Address: 842 Rosemont Rd., West Linn. 503.453.0573 (about 4 miles from Lake Oswego)
Hours: Opens Friday, November 29 at 9:00 a.m. through December 22.  Hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a full crew on hand to help you, especially needed for trees taller than 10 feet and Wednesdays through Fridays from noon to 4:30 p.m. with a skeletal crew on hand. Varieties: U-cut Noble, Douglas, Fraiser, Nordmann, Shasta Fir
Cost: Price varies, but generally $10/foot
Other: The Zerkels are ready to serve you, including cutting down the tree you want with their chainsaws, carrying it to your car, and loading it or tying it down. If you’d rather cut your own, they recommend bringing your own hand saw.

Lee Farms. Talk about tradition! The Lees have been farming in Tualatin since 1869 over seven generations with three generations currently involved in the family farm. This is a year-round operation so if you want to get out there early to tag your tree, you can. This year there is a 7-foot minimum on u-cut to preserve their field trees. No minimum on already-cut trees.
Address: 21975 SW 65th Avenue, Tualatin. (about 4 miles from Lake Oswego). 503.638.1869.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; noon to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning November 15 through December 23. Closed for Thanksgiving.
Varieties: Fresh cut and u-cut Noble, Grand, Nordmann
Cost: Price varies. Check website. 
Other: They will cut, shake, bale and load your tree free of charge. Will also install Davis Tree Stand. Also available: wreaths, garlands, swags, centerpieces, custom wreath and centerpiece orders, ornaments, decorations. Visit the bakery for donuts and espresso and place an order for a Christmas pie.

Sleighbells. This is a one-stop shop for Christmas with a gift shop packed with holiday décor and Santa on hand from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. starting November 29 and every Saturday and Sunday following as well as Monday, December 23 for photo opps ($5 fee).
Address: 23855 SW 195th Place, Sherwood. 503.625.6052 (10½ miles from Lake Oswego)
Hours: 7 days a week, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for trees; gift shop stays open until 5:00 p.m.
Varieties: Noble/Nordmann and Douglas/Grand Fir
Cost: Prices vary so check online. Example: 8 ft. Noble is $65; 8 ft. Grand Fir is 53.
Other: You can pre-tag for additional fee. Food carts are open on Saturdays and Sundays. Complimentary cocoa and coffee.

Sunny Days Tree Farm. If you want a tree with a view, this is your place set atop 80 hilltop acres in Tualatin and overlooking the Willamette wine country.
Address: 25100 SW Neill Rd., Sherwood. 503.629.1017 (15 miles from Lake Oswego)
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed Monday starting November 23 (closed for Thanksgiving) through December 22
Varieties: Turkish Fir, Nordmann Fir up to 9 feet. No Nobles.
Cost: $60 u-cut all trees; $65 pre-cut
Other: Saws and twine provided, but you might want to bring your own handsaw in case it’s crowded. No baler or shaker. Cash and checks only. Visit during the week to avoid crowds. Also available: wreaths, garland, log reindeer and snow people.

Merrywood Farm. Due to how late Thanksgiving is this year, Merrywood will open the weekend before turkey day, November 23-24 with limited staff on hand and no pony rides. And because of the shortage of average room-size u-cuts they are bringing in 1,000 freshly cut trees and will stay open while supplies last.
Address: 12328 South Casto Rd., Oregon City. 503. 307.2495 (20 miles from Lake Oswego)
Hours: Open Saturday and Sunday, November 23-24 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and then Tuesdays through Sundays beginning Friday, November 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 430 p.m. on weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekends. Open while supplies last.
Varieties: Normally The Keysers grow 10 varieties of trees including Noble, Nordmann, Grand, White Fir, White Pine and Douglas but because most field trees this year are only in the 3-4 foot range, they are bringing in fresh cut trees from a nearby field.
Cost: Check online.
Other: Complimentary hot cider and warm fire. Twine and hand saws are provided but no baler. Free pony rides for the kids on weekends.

Redland Family Farm. This Oregon City farm is only open two days this season: Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. but it has a lot to offer so if that time frame suits you, you might want to head over.
Address: 19400 S. Redland Rd., Oregon City (19 miles from Lake Oswego)
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. December 7 and 8.
Cost: $75 for both u-cut and pre-cut, all sizes
Varieties: Check online and/or call to confirm 503.462.4636
Other: Warming fire with free hot cocoa, s’mores, wagon rides, petting zoo, bounce house, kids’ craft station and Santa visits. Free shaking and baling.

Mt. Hood Tree Farm. Head here on a clear day and get a view of Mt. Hood as an added bonus.
Address: 17472 S. Harding Road, Oregon City
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays; 11:00 a.m.. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays from November 29 through December 15.
Varieties: Douglas, Grand, Noble, Nordmann and Turkish up to 12 feet. Some pre-cut.
Cost: Check online or call ahead: 503.932.7967.
Other: They’ll provide help cutting, transporting and loading your tree. Saws, baler and shaker available. Enjoy hot cider, candy canes and cookies around a warm fire. Wreaths and garlands also available.

Furrow Farm. These trees are celebrities–they’ve appeared in multiple Christmas episodes of Grimm.
Address: 25877 NW Union Rd, Hillsboro (20 miles from Lake Oswego) 503.647.5288
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to dark; Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to dark
Varieties: Noble, Nordmann, Grand, Douglas
Cost: All trees are $8/foot except for Douglas Fir which are $6/foot
Other: Enjoy a warming fire and free hot cocoa and candy canes as well as tractor rides. Tree baling is $2 extra. Mistletoe, wreaths, garland and tree stands also available.

Plumper Pumpkin Patch and Tree Farm. If you love everything pumpkin this time of year, head over here to grab a pumpkin donut along with your tree.
Address: 11435 NW Old Cornelius Pass Road, Portland (about a half hour away from Lake Oswego) 503.645.9561
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays through Sundays beginning November 29 until mid-December; Monday through Thursday and pre-season by appointment.
Varieties: u-cut Douglas, Noble, Grand and Nordmann; Pre-cut: Noble and Grand, 6-12 feet.
Cost: Check online. Credit cards accepted
Other: Saws provided. Baler. Visit the store for hot drinks and pumpkin donuts, garland, wreaths and mistletoe. Feed the animals and visit with Santa the first and second weekends in December from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Historic Kirchem Farm. This natural, no spray farm will be closed this year to give their trees a chance to catch up.

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Holiday Activities in Lake Oswego (Part 2)

Posted on November 10, 2019 by lovelakeoswego

There are lots of reasons to be merry this holiday season in Lake Oswego. Here are some suggestions to help you get the most out of the holidays (and be sure to check out part 1 of this guide here).

Best Christmas Pageant Ever.Watch what happens when a teacher casts the worst kids in school to star in the Christmas play. Nightly performances at 7:30 p.m. begin on Friday, December 13 through December 22 (note: no performance on December 16) along with a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on Saturday, December 21 and Sundays, December 15 and 22.  Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street. Purchase tickets online,  at the box office or by calling: 503.635.3901. Fee: $15/adults; $12/seniors and youth 18 and under.

West Linn Holiday Parade. Join our neighbors in their annual holiday tradition that culminates with a visit from Santa at the fire station. Get there early and you can participate in (or just get a good laugh from) the Ugly Sweater Dash that begins at 8:30 a.m. Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. at 10th and Willamette Falls Drive. Saturday, December 14.

High School Holiday Choir Concerts. Holiday carols have a way of bringing out the merry in all of us. Let local high school students work their magic as they perform in their auditoriums over the next couple of weeks. Lakeridge High School on Wednesday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. 1235 Overlook Drive. 503.534.2319. Admission charge for Lakeridge: $7/Adults; $5/Students and those over 55. Lake Oswego High School on Thursday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. 2501 Country Club Rd., 503.534.2313.

Holiday Fa La La Trolley. Bundle up and board the trolley to share your holiday voices with neighborhoods of Lake Oswego, Riverwood, Dunthorpe, and South Portland. Treats will be onboard and you’re welcome to bring your own beverages. Rides will last about two hours. Thursday, December 19 at 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 22 at 4:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale November 11 at 10:00 a.m. online: $30/Adults 15 and older; $25/Kids (5-14). Children 4 and under are free as long as they can be lap sitters.

Holiday Cookie Daze. Bring the grandkids to decorate cookies for Meals On Wheels recipients and go home with a dozen yourself! Chances are registration is full but you can ask to be put on the waiting list. Tuesday, December 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Avenue. Register for Activity #120218. $5/Resident; $7/Non-resident. 503.675.2549.

Christmas Ships Parade. Catch a glimpse of up to 60 boats decked out in holiday lights as they make their way from the River Place Marina in Portland to George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego. Boats due to arrive around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 21. Viewing points: Foothills Park, 199 Foothills Drive and Roehr Park, 350 Oswego Pointe Drive.  503.675.2549.

Elf Night for grades 6-12. Calling all last-minute elves—getting ready for Christmas is so much more fun when doing it with friends. The Teen Lounge is open for holiday merry making. Friday, December 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Christ Church Parish, 1060 Chandler Road.

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8 Ways to Pay It Forward in Lake Oswego This Holiday Season

Posted on November 3, 2019 by lovelakeoswego

With Thanksgiving around the corner, now is the time we take stock of all that we are grateful for. For those of us lucky enough to live in Lake Oswego, the list runs long. November is a perfect time to pay all that gratitude forward.

Here are a few ways for you to do just that.

Hasson Company Dress for Success clothing drive. Help local disadvantaged women who are trying to become more economically independent by supporting the Dress for Success clothing drive. Donations can be dropped off at any of the Hasson Company Portland Metro offices, including mine at 15400 Boones Ferry Road, from November 4-8. Organizers ask that donations be: seasonally appropriate, freshly dry-cleaned/laundered, on hangers or neatly folded in shopping bag or box, no more than 5 years old, free from stains, rips and holes, and not having been stored in the garage for longer than a few days as rodents can be a problem. Cash donations are also welcome—$500 supports one woman’s services through the program for an entire year. Wardrobe assistance is just one piece of the package that Dress for Success offers. Women also receive résumé, job search, and interview preparation as well as job success services. Dress for success is definitely not just a “help out” program but a “hand up.”

Pillowcase Project. The City of Lake Oswego is inviting citizens to fill a pillowcase and/or fill a stocking this year with basic needs items for homeless families. A list of items will be inserted inside each pillowcase/stocking but think of things that are easily transported including toiletries, socks, playing cards, health bars, and gloves. Pick up a handmade pillowcase sewn by City staff volunteers at City Hall, 380 A Avenue,  the Adult Community Center, 505 G Avenue, or the Lake Oswego Library, 706 Fourth Street, and return to City Hall Friday, December 13.

With Love. This non-profit’s mission is to support foster families by providing safe, clean and quality clothing and supplies for children ages 0-6. They are holding a Stocking Stuffer Drive and are asking for new items if at all possible so these children can feel the love this holiday season. Items needed include  for Infants (0-2 years old): baby toys, balls, bath toys, bibs, blocks, bubble bath, bubbles, hair bows and brushes, hair detangler, large crayons, shape sorters, sippy cups, socks, stickers, teethers, toy cars, wipes and wrist rattles; and for Little Kids (ages 3-6): action figures, art supplies, balls, band-aids, bath toys, books, bubbles, chalk, dolls, games, gloves, hair bows, hats, Hot Wheels, Legos, movies, play jewelry, Play-Doh, puzzles, socks, stickers and underwear.  Donations can be dropped off by Saturday, December 7 at the With Love Facility, 14555 SW 74th Ave, Tigard. Hours are Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. On Saturday, December 7 they will hold special hours from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Tualatin School House Pantry. This Oregon Food Bank affiliate serves families each month living in Tualatin, Durham, Lake Oswego, West Linn, and Wilsonville. Cash donations are welcome to buy essentials and can be done in person or online. Canned food donations are also welcome and can be dropped off at the pantry during normal business hours. Both hours and most needed items are available online. Volunteers are also needed in the food pantry as well as for delivering and picking up donations. If you would like to volunteer, call the pantry at 503-783-0721.

Lake Oswego Toy Drive. Drop off new, unwrapped toys to the Lake Oswego Fire Department Main Station (300 B Avenue) or the Lake Oswego Public Library (706 Fourth Street) by Friday, December 13. Donations will be delivered to families in need by the Tualatin Valley Elks Club. 503.635.0275.

Hunger Fighters Oregon.In 2014 when students at Lake Oswego Junior High realized that food insecurity is an issue even for Lake Oswego families, they started a club to address it. Today this official nonprofit distributes food from a pantry located at 2301 Hazel Road in the green house garage on the east side of the Lake Oswego High School campus. Donations are always welcome during business hours every Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Non-perishable items can also be dropped off in the Blue Barrel at the Lake Oswego Public Library during regular hours. Current needs include canned fruit, pasta sauce, white/brown rice, canned chicken, snack foods, paper towels, toilet paper, and condiments. The donation of fresh fruits and vegetables can be arranged through Linda Mathes at mathes.hfo@gmail.com Cash is always welcome too which you can donate in person or online. A gift of $28 feeds a family of four for a week. Volunteer help is also needed as a shopping assistant helping clients select their items and/or a gleaner, picking up donations from grocers and restaurants in the area as well as helping to stock the pantry. You can sign up online.

HandsOn Portland.Check their calendar for ongoing as well as one-time volunteer opportunities. Many occur year-round such as serving at Potluck in the Park in Portland or delivering books to the Children’s Book Bank. But there are holiday-related events too such as the Holiday Cheer Gift Bag assembly (December 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) where you’ll be wrapping donated gifts to be delivered to isolated older adults in the Portland metro area.

Ongoing Winter Food, Coats and Blankets Drive. City Hall will continue accepting donations for used, clean items for families in need through January. Hope Sparrow Services distributes them to families in our community, especially those with children. You can drop them off at City Hall, 380 A Avenue.

If you’d like to count living in Lake Oswego as one of your blessings, give me a call at 503.939.9801. I’ve been a Realtor in Lake Oswego for over 30 years and would love to put my experience to work for you. Check out my website or get in touch below.

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Holiday Activities in Lake Oswego (Part I)

Posted on October 27, 2019 by lovelakeoswego

It may not even be Halloween yet but it’s never too early to start booking your holiday festivities in Lake Oswego. Popular events like the Tinseltown Trolley sell out early. So start making a list and book the festivities that require reservations.

Luckily there are lots to choose from–so many that I’m covering them over two different weeks. Here’s the first installment.

Make Your Own Holiday Centerpiece for ages 18+. Learn the basics of floral design and then take what you’ve learned to assemble a centerpiece to display during the holidays or to give as a gift. All materials will be provided but you are asked to bring your own clippers. Saturday, November 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. $40/person. Register online. Luscher Farm, 125 Rosemont Road.

West Linn Annual Holiday Bazaar. Get a jump start on unique holiday gifts with over 50 vendors featuring handcrafted jewelry, kids’ clothing, woodworks, ceramics, artwork, home décor, paper products and more. Wine tasting and bottle purchases available after 11:00 a.m. Free admission. Saturday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. West Linn Adult Community Center, 1180 Rosemont Road. 503.557.4704.

Lakewood in City Lights. This annual event is returning to downtown Portland to the Sentinel Hotel. Enjoy dinner catered by Jake’s Grill, entertainment, and silent and oral auction. Make a night of it and stay at the hotel at a special rate. Saturday, November 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $125/person and can be purchased at the box office, online, or by calling 503.635.3901.

Lighting of Maddax Woods. Our West Linn neighbors will be turning on the lights of Maddax Woods park with accessible trails down to the Willamette River viewing platform. Look for creatures of the woods along the way and enjoy the holiday sparkle. Lights will remain on every evening through November and December. Saturday, November 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 5785 River Street, West Linn.

Floral design and Wine. Create a beautiful autumnal floral arrangement for your holiday table that guests and your family will enjoy. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Sunday, November 17 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. $100. Zupan’s Market Breezeway. 16380 Boones Ferry Road, 503.210.4190.

Reunion Farmers Market. Local farms bring autumn’s bounty to downtown Lake Oswego. Enjoy shopping in the crisp fall air and pick up some fresh ideas for your Thanksgiving feast. Saturday, November 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Millennium Plaza Park, First and Evergreen.

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides. Here’s another opportunity to slow the season down and take in the sights as enjoy a 20 minute ride through downtown Lake Oswego and the First Addition neighborhood while the Reunion Farmers Market is taking place. Saturday, November 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Limited reserved seating ($8/Adults; $5/Youth) is available on the hour by registering online or contacting 503.675.2549. The rest of the seats are first come, first served for rides on the half hour: $8/adults; $5/children. Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First Street.

54th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy one of Lake Oswego’s longest standing traditions which includes tree lighting, caroling, treats, and a visit from the big guy decked out in red and white. Friday, November 29 at 5:30 p.m. Begins at Bigelow Plaza on the corner of 5th and A Avenue and proceeds down to Millennium Plaza Park.

Arts Council of Lake Oswego’s Holiday Marketplace. Looking for that special gift or something unique for yourself? Stop by the Arts Council of Lake Oswego’s Holiday Marketplace for a unique gift for yourself or someone on your list. Select from fine art, ceramics, jewelry, handmade one-of-a-kind items, and wonderful prints and cards, among many other fine gifts and home goods. Marketplace opens Saturday, November 30 through Saturday, December 28. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 510 1st Street, 503.675.3738.

Holiday Gift Show at Oswego Heritage House. Get your holiday shopping done early and local with selections that include hats, jewelry, puppets, wine and more. Wednesday, December 4, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Oswego Heritage House. 398 10th Avenue. 503.635.6373.

Holiday Gift Making for ages 7-12. Over three different sessions kids will learn to make holiday inspired art including rock painting, cork ornaments and more. Wednesdays, December 4-18 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Christ Church Parish, 1060 Chandler Road. Register online for class #19902. $43/Residents; $65/Non-residents.

Holiday Caroling Event. Meet at Old Town’s Peg Tree, 141 Leonard Street and be entertained by the Portland Phoenix Choir before joining in the fun as you carol-while-you-walk to the Preservation Society’s Iron Workers Museum at 40 Wilbur Street for hot chocolate and cider. Friday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. 503.481.2479.

Holiday Magic Breakfast Theatre—The Peppermint Bear Show: Seasoned Greetings.Enjoy a special holiday continental breakfast ½ hour before the curtain goes up for this holiday production o area high school student performers. Geared for ages 3-12. Performances are twice daily at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays December 7, 14, and 21; Sundays December 15 and 22 and Monday, December 23 in the Lakewood Center Community Meeting Room on the Side Door stage at the Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street. Advance reservations are required by purchasing tickets either online, at the box office or by calling: 503.635.3901. Fee: $15/adults; $12/youth 18 and under.

Gingerbread House Workshop for ages 6-13. Who needs a boxed kit when you can bake your own gingerbread? Luscher farmhouse Chef Laura Content will help kids bake gingerbread, decorate a keepsake house and send them home with dough to bake. They’ll finish up by making holiday cards. Saturday, December 7 (#20046) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and (#20048) from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 (#20047) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Luscher Farm, 125 Rosemont Road. $52/Resident; $78/Non-Resident. Register online.  

Market in the Breezeway: Holiday Bazaar. Spend the afternoon sampling holiday foods and wine and check out holiday décor and floral. Pick up some hostess gifts and place an order for a holiday basket. Saturday, December 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Zupan’s Market. 16380 Boones Ferry Road, 503.210.4190

Dennis’ 7 Dees Reindeer Magic.Bring the kids to meet Santa and his reindeer. Ticketed admission gives you access to view and take pictures with the reindeer, sit on Santa’s lap, enjoy holiday music and other festivities. Tickets are on sale online now until sold out. Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lake Oswego Garden Center, 1090 McVey Avenue. 503.636.4660.

‘Tis the Season of Soul Holiday Concert. Let the sounds of Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee Patrick Lamb put you in the holiday mood while he works his magic with his saxophone. Concert benefits the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center. Sunday, December 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lake Oswego High School Auditorium, 2501 Country Club Road. $22/Adults; $15/Youth (0-12). Register online or call 503. 635.3758.

Christmas Ships Trolley Excursions.Come see the lighted Christmas ships along the Willamette River from the comfort and warmth of the Willamette Shore Trolley. Schedule begins Wednesday, December 11 with trolleys leaving at both 6:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. as well as on Fridays, December 13 and December 20 and Wednesday, December 18. Catch the combined fleet on Saturday, December 15 on a 3:30 p.m. trolley. Tickets are $30/person; $40 for the Saturday run. Rides should take between 60-90 minutes depending on the boats. Tickets go on sale Monday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. Online reservations only.

Tinseltown Trolley.It’s Lake Oswego’s version of the Polar Express. Hop aboard and let your imaginations soar as you enjoy carols, story time, treats and a visit from someone special from the North Pole! Friday, December 13 at 2:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4:45 p.m.; Saturday, December 14 rides are at 1:00 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:45 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.; and Sunday, December 15 rides are 1:00 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4:45 p.m. Depart from station at 311 N. State Street. Allow about 45 minutes for the roundtrip to Portland and back. Reservations are required and tickets sell out fast. Tickets are $19/Adults; $16/Youth 12 and under. 503.675.2549.

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Check out these spooky Lake Oswego neighborhoods daring you to come trick-or-treating

Posted on October 20, 2019 by lovelakeoswego

This witch will see you on your way out of Village on the Lake.

One way to spot trick-or-treat friendly neighborhoods in Lake Oswego is to drive around looking for homes that have decked themselves out with all things spooky, eerie and scary.

I’ve done some of the homework for you both in a previous blog post and in this scouting report:

Maybe for the month of October we should change the name of Cardinal Drive to “Haunting Row” as neighbors have brought out their eeriest!

If you suffer from arachnophobia then stay away from Kelok.

Treats await you if you can get past this frightful front door in the Palisades neighborhood.

River Run neighbors have put out their Halloween decorations too in case you come calling with little ones.

The First Addition may not have sidewalks but it does have Halloween creatures like this daring you to come by.

The Grim Reaper is ready to haul off any candy you don’t come collecting at the beginning of Cardinal Drive.

You might want to skip this swamp tour on Kelok and just head to the front door!

If you can muster up the courage to pass this gory creature on your way to the front door, you’re in for some treats along Cardinal Drive.

 

Don’t let this witch stop you from trick-or-treating among Westridge homes.

Stroll through Palisades Park and you might find this creature awaiting your visit

Larger-than-life-size creatures await you in the Village on the Lake neighborhood.

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Lake Oswego Gifts for a Lake Oswego Care Package

Posted on October 13, 2019 by lovelakeoswego

If you’ve got kids off to college, or grads who have set off in search of their careers, they might be missing their hometown about now. A great cure for homesickness is a care package so here are a few Lake Oswego themed gift ideas for what to include. (Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase)

Lake Oswego t-shirt. Let them wear their hometown with pride with one of these 100% cotton t-shirts. I am the proud owner of one and gifted a couple this past summer to my son and my daughter’s boyfriend. Cost: $15.50.

Vintage Style Light Up Lake Oswego sign. This will be a welcome addition to any dorm room or apartment. $124. Custom made for City Home, 120 A Avenue, 503.888.8717.

Homesick Candle. Flood their senses with the smell of Oregon forests as they breathe in scents of fir needles, pine, hazelnut and pear. $28. City Home,  120 A Avenue, 503.888.8717.

Lake Oswego themed keychains. If your college student still cheers for the home team, then one of these keychains should find its way into your CARE package. Or include a reminder of that zip code they hail from. $7. Wishbone Home & Design, 385 First Street, Suite 121, 503.636.1229.

Lake Oswego greeting cards. Maybe they’ll actually write home once in a while if inspired by these colorful cards created by a young Portland artist. $3.75 each. Wishbone Home & Design, 385 First Street, Suite 121, 503.636.1229.

Lake Oswego Coordinate Book Set. This is the perfect home decor gift for that young adult in his/her first post-graduation apartment. Says, “I’m a grownup” without opening a page. $75.00. Wishbone Home & Design, 385 First Street, Suite 121, 503.636.1229.

Zip Code bottle bag. They’ll get a kick out of whatever you stash inside these 97034 and 97035 bottle bags. Cost: $8. Available at The Grove, 4473 Lakeview Blvd., 503.635.3023.

No Call Too Small. This book will make them the life of the party as they read aloud some of the more entertaining calls our police department receives from reporting baby ducks stuck in a drain hole to a girl who refused to return a borrowed sweater. Cost: $14.95 on Amazon.

Zip Code Pillow. If their dorm room needs a little extra décor, send them one of these pillows letting all their visitors know the zip code they hail from. Cost: $32. Available at The Grove, 4473 Lakeview Blvd., 503.635.3023.

Lake Oswego zippered sweatshirt. Features small lettered Lake Oswego Oregon on the front, with larger branding on the back. $49.95. Lucky Me, 385 1st Street, 503.636.9595.

Salt & Straw. Ok, I’m not suggesting you ship ice cream but how about storing a pint of a regional flavor in your freezer for when they come home and sending them a coupon for retrieving it? Sure they may have a Salt & Straw in their college town, but they may not have the Portland flavors. Since the company uses local ingredients, some of the seasonal flavors vary from region to region. So check out the flavors where your child is and compare them to the flavors in the Lake Oswego store. Then buy a pint of whatever is unique to LO, and let them know it’s waiting for them when they come home. (You might want to buy two pints if you can’t be trusted to wait until they get home!). Right now we have a pint of “I Oat You One,” and “Cray Cray Caramel Confetti” waiting for our son when he visits in September. They were two of Portland’s September Student Inventor Series. 100 A Avenue, 503.305.8267.

Lake Oswego Review. A subscription to our local newspaper can help former Pacer and Laker fans keep up with their alma maters as well as get current updates on the goings on via The Police Blotter. Cost: $33/year for digital access. $43/year for print and digital in-state; $80/year for out-of-state.

Bottle of bubbles. What better way to remind them of the bubble they couldn’t wait to get out of but that now they may find themselves missing? Send them a 12-pack and they can share the fun with friends!

Lake Oswego license plate. This 6″ x 12″ automotive metal license plate comes with pre-drilled holes for quick and easy mounting on a wall or door. $14.95 on Etsy with free shipping in the United States.

Oregon rain. Pick up an inexpensive jar with a lid at Michael’s and set it outside during our next rainfall. Collect an inch or two and then label it and include your package. If nothing else, it will bring a smile to your child’s face and remind them of one of the things they may or may NOT miss about Lake Oswego.

Gift card to one of their favorite Lake Oswego restaurants. Give them something to look forward to when they get home. Include a gift card to one of their favorite spots from Bamboo Sushi to Señor Taco—gives them one more excuse to come home!

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13 Ways to Get Spooked in and Around Lake Oswego for Halloween

Posted on October 6, 2019 by lovelakeoswego

Waiting for Halloween can seem like forever if you’ve got little kids in the house who are ready to strut their costumed selves in search of goodies. Here are a few Halloween activities to help tide them (and you) over until trick-or-treating day arrives.

VISIT THE SCARECROWS. Checking out the Luscher Farm scarecrows is worth making an annual tradition. From frumpy to spooky to friendly, they come in all shapes and sizes thanks to the inspiration of volunteers who deck them out each year. See if you can find Sneaky Peet hiding out! Scarecrows are up through Halloween. 125 Rosemont Road, 503.534.5284.

ESCAPE ROOM AND PUMPKIN DECORATING. School’s out which can be a spooky thing if you don’t have plans. The Lake Oswego library has you covered for kids in grades six and up with an escape room and pumpkin decorating party. Friday, October 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 706 Fourth Street, 503.636.7628.

ROCKY HORROR SHOW. This musical sci-fi comedy is playing right here in town through October 13, with a Wine on Wednesday performance on the 9th. Purchase a bag of props in the lobby to help you participate in the antics! Tickets online: $39/Adults; $37/Seniors 65 and over; $20/Students 25 and under. Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street, 503.635.3901.

WEST COAST GIANT PUMPKIN REGATTA. Enjoy all things pumpkin including wacky races by costumed characters paddling 1,000 pound pumpkins across the Tualatin Lake of the Commons. Other festivities include a pumpkin weigh-off, pie-eating contest, kids’ costume contest, pumpkin golf and bowling and clown show. October 19. Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free. 8325 SW Nyberg Road, Tualatin. 503.691.3076.

SALT & STRAW FLAVORS. This popular ice creamery is counting on the fear factor to dare you to try this month’s seasonal flavors that include: toffee-brittle mealworms and chocolate crickets in their Creepy Crawly Critters and pig’s blood from Portland butcher Nicky USA in Dracula’s Blood Pudding. 100 A Avenue, 503.305.8267.

PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST AND SCARY MOVIE NIGHT for grades 6-12. Get together with friends to carve pumpkins, eat food and watch a scary movie. Friday, October 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Lake Oswego Teen Lounge, Christ Church Parish, 1060 Chandler Road.

HALLOWEEN LIES: AN INTERACTIVE MURDER MYSTERY PARTY for ages 15+. What role will you play in this whodunnit mystery? Sign up early to receive your assignment. $30/person for up to 32 players. Food and beverage extra. Friday, October 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Kell’s Irish Restaurant and Pub, 112 SW 2nd Avenue. Tickets online.

LAKEWOOD’S ANNUAL COSTUME SHOP SALE. Lakewood Theatre Company needs to make room for costumes for upcoming shows so pick up some unique getups that will make you a hit at any party. Clothing is mostly adult sizes. October 25-27 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room, 368 S. State Street. 503.635.6338

MARKET IN THE BREEZEWAY: GHOSTS, GOBLINS, AND GOODIES. Bring your costumed characters to Zupan’s for some spooky fun including Halloween-themed games, snacks and ghoulish giveaways. There will be some boo-bbly for mom and dad to enjoy as well. Saturday, October 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Zupan’s Market,16380 Boones Ferry Road, 503.210.4190

WEST LINN PUMPKIN DISPLAY. Get inspired (and maybe a little spooked) by taking in over 200 artistically crafted pumpkins including black-lighted glow pumpkins, flaming and “dancing” ones. Vote for your favorite and win a chance to go home with one of your own. October 26, 27 and 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 2885 White Salmon Court, West Linn.

HALLOWEEN AFTERNOON. The Junior Class at Lakeridge High School is sponsoring this annual event filled with fun activities and treats for your kids. $7/per child. Sunday, October 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 1235 Overlook.

MONSTER MASH for ages 0-12. You know they’re “dying” to wear their costumes so take them over to the Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Department for some indoor trick-or-treating as well as ghoulish games and creepy crafts. Free. Thursday, October 31 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Christ Church Parish, 1060 Chandler Road.

GO TRICK-OR TREATING IN A LAKE OSWEGO NEIGHBORHOOD. Check out one of my most popular blogs on the best neighborhoods in Lake Oswego for trick-or-treating.

Don’t let buying or selling your home spook you–give me a call at 503.939.9801 and let me put my 30+ years as a Realtor in and around Lake Oswego to work for you. Check out my website and/or fill out the contact form below and I will be in touch. 

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7 Home Repairs That Might Surprise New Homeowners

Posted on September 29, 2019 by lovelakeoswego

I remember the first winter after my wife and I bought our first home and a rainstorm sent our gutters spilling over. No one had ever mentioned that cleaning out your gutters was one of the “joys” of owning a home. One of the first things we did when remodeling our Lake Oswego home was install gutter guards.

We were not alone in our homeownership naïveté. The surprising cost of home maintenance is the biggest regret new homeowners have according to a survey by Bankrate.com.

To help ensure you go into your home purchase with your eyes wide open, here are a few other home repairs that new homeowners (especially first-time buyers) might want to budget for.

1. New locks. You’ve met the sellers and they seem like nice folk, but who else once had a copy of the key to your new home? The housekeeper? The dog sitter? Best to play it safe and get all the locks changed so you can control who has a copy.
2. Fireplace cleaning. If your new home has a fireplace, chances are it will get a lot of use this winter. Even though your home inspection may have signed off on the safety of the fireplace, it may not be as clean as it needs to be. Creosote buildup from previous fires can pose a real fire hazard so take a preventive measure and contact a chimney sweep before you light your first fire.
3. Duct cleaning. This is especially important if anyone in your family suffers from allergies and your previous owners had pets. Contaminants in the ducts can irritate family members who are sensitive so once again, being proactive can make your transition that much smoother.
4. HVAC filters. Changing them on a monthly basis will provide for a more efficiently operating system so you might want to purchase them in bulk. Look for ones with allergy reduction elements if someone in your household is sensitive.
5. Tree maintenance. That lovely tree canopy that may have sold you on the house will require regular maintenance to retain its beauty and maintain its safety. Factor in regular trimming to your annual budget and save up if you plan on removing a tree down the road as tree removal can be expensive. Also be sure to check with the city’s planning department for a tree removal permit before you take that step. If you don’t, you could be facing a fine should neighbors report you which they have been known to do. https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/trees
6. Roof cleaning. With Lake Oswego’s combination of trees, rain, occasional snow and shade, it’s a good practice to have your roof inspected once every two to three years. I know that moss can begin growing on certain sections of my roof and if not taken care off can speed its decline. So even though much of your roof may be out of sight, make sure it’s not out of mind and budget for its maintenance.
7. Do-it-yourself home maintenance tasks. In addition to some of the big jobs mentioned above, there are some smaller ones that you can probably manage on your own. They include:

  • Resealing tile grout to prevent bacteria and moisture from seeping through
  • Testing for water leaks. Take a reading on your water meter followed by a few hours of non-water use. If the meter has edged up in the interim, time to call the plumber.
  • Seal stone countertops. After washing and drying your countertops, apply a sealer, let sit for 15 minute sand then wipe off any excess. As with the tile grout, this helps prevent moisture and bacteria from working its way where you don’t want it.
  • Wash your clothes dryer lint screen. Even though you may remove the lint on a regular basis, the residue from dyer sheets can build up creating a potential fire hazard as well as reducing the dryer’s efficiency. Soak it in hot water and dish soap, scrub, rinse, and air dry before replacing.

If you need any referrals for any of these services above, give me a call at 503.939.9801. After 30 plus years as a Realtor in Lake Oswego, I’ve acquired quite a list of handymen/women in the area and I’d be happy to set you up with.

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11 Spots to Celebrate National Drink Beer Day in Lake Oswego

Posted on September 22, 2019 by lovelakeoswego

In a National Drink Beer Day survey the largest majority of respondents (36%) claimed that beer is their favorite beverage when meeting friends at a bar. Which may explain the new additions to Lake Oswego’s beer joints since my roundup last year.

To help you celebrate this year’s holiday on Saturday, September 28, I’ve updated my recommendations.

Roots Public House. This pub lets you drink something good while doing something good. All profits support local charities promoting education, literacy, the arts and fighting hunger.  It’s a family-friendly operation located inside Palisades Market and offering something for everyone on tap. At press time there were 14 beers, 1 hard seltzer, 2 ciders, 2 wines, 3 kombuchas, 1 root beer and a Nitro coffee on its way. Open 2:30 p.m. daily. 1377 McVey Avenue, 503.957.2701.

Duke’s Public House. This casual sports bar is designed to give everyone in the family a place to hang out. Consider these offerings: bar games like corn hole and Jenga, seven flat screen TVs, heated covered outdoor patio with fire pit, 15 taps with locally crafted beer as well as specialty cocktails and Pacific Northwest wine. Bar food runs the gamut from rib eye philly cheese steak to barley salad with smoked corn, apple, carrot, raisins, scallions and honey lime dressing. Call for hours. 506 A Avenue, 503.387.5771.

FlyBoy Taproom. Enjoy your beer here or take it to go. FlyBoy fills growlers and also sells kegs. If you want to stick around, hope you’re good at decision-making. They have a rotating selection of craft beer (including a few of FlyBoy’s own) and hard ciders on tap as well as a couple kombuchas and wine. Pub snacks are offered as well as an oven where you can bake the pizza you buy next door at Papa Murphy’s. Outside food is welcome so don’t stop there—bring your own if you make a killer guac! Happy Hours are 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. Hours: Monday11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 15630 Boones Ferry Road, Suite 1A, 503.908.1281.

Hop N Cork. This neighborhood spot on Lower Boones Ferry just celebrated its four year anniversary. Since opening they’ve added patio seating and added a menu that includes appetizers, soups and salads, sandwiches and some fork and knife offerings. Beer is the star here with 42 rotating taps along with  ciders, wines, and a non-alcoholic draft root beer, in addition to a selection of bottled beer and wine. They like to think that “Every hour is happy hour at Hop N Cork” so stop by during regular operating hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 17450 Lower Boones Ferry Road, 503.305.5903.

Stickmen Brewing Company. If you want your beer with a view, this is your place with outdoor seating on the deck overlooking Lakewood Bay (weather permitting). The 21 Stickmen craft beers on tap are grouped into different categories: Year-round (including the Buona Mattina-Coffee Porter made with cold pressed Illy® coffee), Seasonal, Occasional, and Experimental such as the The Bee’s Knees, a Pilsner malt with fresh Hallertauer hops from Goschie farms and Oregon wild blackberry honey.

You’ll also find beer, wine, and a full bar as well as a full menu ranging from small and big plates to brunch offerings on weekends. Happy Hours are 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays with beer, wine, and liquor discounts. Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 40 N. State Street, 503.344.4449.

Uptown Market. Whether you’re a beer aficionado or casual drinker, you’ll find something to suit your preferred flavor profile. Of their 30 taps, six usually feature Uptown Brewing creations with the rest dedicated to craft beer, ciders, kombucha and root beer. Discover something you really like, they’ll fill a growler for you. Throughout the week there’s a lot going on to give you an excuse to stop by from Corkage Free Tuesdays and Wednesday Ladies Night offering women $1 off pints and glasses of wine all day long to Thursday night tastings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with guest brewers sampling three to four of their drafts. Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 3970 Mercantile Drive, 503.479.8536.

JJ’s Pub. Neighborhood sports bar that features Bellagio’s Pizza as well as a rotating choice of eight craft beers and Coors Light on tap as well as one cider. One recent Yelp reviewer said, “The pizza is awesome and the beer is cold,”—what more can you ask for? Hours: 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 midnight or earlier if things are slow. 1399 McVey Avenue, 971.204.7999. https://www.facebook.com/LakeOswegoJJsPub/

Gemini Bar and Grill. This place is an icon in Lake Oswego where many a returning college student who has finally reached legal age has reunited with friends on a Thanksgiving weekend. But you’ll find entertainment here any day of the week from Texas Holdem Poker every Sunday and Tuesday and Trivia Thursdays as well as live music on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. You’ll find drink specials every day of the week including Happy Hour from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and all-day Wednesday. Hours: Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. 465 N. State Street, 503.636.9445.

Firehouse Pub. Just around the corner on A avenue you’ll find a classic pub that has celebrated Bloody Mary Saturday and National Whiskey Sour Day so chances are you’ll find something special brewing on National Beer Drinking Day. They feature ten beers on tap and have daily specials including Bud Light Saturday and Coors Light Sundays. Five tv’s make sure you don’t miss a thing while enjoying yourself. Happy Hour from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. everyday. Hours 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. 23 A Avenue, 503.697.3903.

Dullahan Irish Restaurant and Pub. If you like your beer with a side of entertainment, check out Dullahan’s music calendar that includes Open Mic Wednesday nights and Irish jam on Thursdays. You’ll find Irish beers included in their taps as well as domestic and imports which rotate monthly. True to their namesake, their menu features traditional Irish dishes like Corned Beef and Cabbage and Bangers and Mash as well as usual pub fare like burgers and appetizers. Other specials include “Wine About Monday” offering half off all wine bottles and Happy Hour food and drink discounts from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours: Opens 11:00 a.m. seven days a week. 352 B Avenue, 503.305.8087.

Westlake Public House. Here’s another neighborhood spot making it easy for Westlake residents to stroll down and meet their neighbors for a beer. Food choices include a Beer Swiss Cheese fondue with pretzels as well as their signature Reuben sandwich and miso brined jumbo chicken wings. Hours: Closed Monday; Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:30 a.m. to. 9:30 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Happy Hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to closing as well as all day Sunday. 14559 Westlake Drive, 971.708.6164.

I’d be more than happy to buy you a beer while we discuss your plans to move to, around or out of Lake Oswego. I’ve been a Realtor in Lake Oswego for over 30 years and would love to put my experience to work for you. Give me a call at 503.939.9801 and/or check out my website. 

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7 Tips for Enjoying Lake Oswego’s Wine Walk October 5

Posted on September 15, 2019 by lovelakeoswego

Lake Oswego’s annual Wine Walk is so popular that it frequently sells out.

That tells you two things:

  • it must be a good time
  • if you plan on going, you need to plan ahead.

So I’ve put together a game plan to ensure that you get the most enjoyment out of this year’s event.

  1. Buy your tickets early. Last year this event has sold out and there is no guarantee for day-of tickets. There are 500 available and at the beginning of September, 200 had already been sold. So follow this link and make sure you’re in for this year’s popular event. Tickets are $40/person and can also be purchased at the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce, 459 Third Street, 503.636.3634.  And by signing up early, you’ll be sure to receive email confirmation once the wine list has been curated so you can start strategizing your game day timeline.
  2. Get your friends to join you. This is a fun, social event, and the perfect excuse to meet up with friends. Things wrap up at 5:00 making it easy to finish the evening off with dinner at one of downtown Lake Oswego’s restaurants. If that sounds like a good idea, best to make reservations now as those spots on weekend nights fill up too.
  3. Check in early. Check-in starts at 12:00 noon the day of the event at the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce, 459 Third Street. When the event kicks off at 2:00 you want to be stationed at your first stop. And in case you haven’t had time to identify what wines you want to taste where, this will give you the extra time you need. Put your favorites at the top of your list just in case supplies run out towards the end of the afternoon.
  4. Check the weather and dress appropriately. Past events have run the gamut from sunny and warm to wet and windy so be sure you’re prepared for whatever Mother Nature has in store. And bring a tote bag to hold any purchases you may pick up along the way.
  5. Make sure to factor in some water stops along the way since as good as wine is, it does dehydrate you. You’ll thank yourself the next day for making sure you’re sipping water as well as wine on your walk.
  6. Be adventurous. This is the perfect excuse to try new things—from wines you may have never tasted to stores you have never visited. There will be 30 pouring locations, each featuring two different wines as well as a range of food items. The menu is selected by the host and last year the choices ran from Chick-fil-A to gourmet catering. This year a few restaurants are host sites including Chuckie Pies and Five Spice so things are looking promising!
  7. Take pictures. What better way to commemorate the event and also to remember the wines you really liked! That way next time you’re at the store, you can just open up your photo library and know what you want to purchase.

Events such as Lake Oswego’s Wine Walk are just one reason to move to Lake Oswego. Subscribe to my blog to discover more. And once you decide to move here, or even if you just want to check Lake Oswego out as a place to live, give me a call at 503.939.9801 or email me so I can give you the grand tour! I’ve lived here over 30 years and have been a Realtor in Lake Oswego for just as long so would love to put my experience to work for you.

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