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Where to Enjoy Fall Colors In and Around Lake Oswego

As Lake Oswego residents we live in a city that is celebrating its 36th year as a Tree City USA honoree and its designation as the Oregon Tree City of the year. And we are only 12 miles away from Portland … Continue reading

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What We Love About Lake Oswego in October

FREEDOM TO READ MONTH BOOK GIVEAWAY. In honor of Freedom to Read Month, the Lake Oswego Public Library is giving away copies of The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. This classic American novel powerfully examines our obsession with beauty and … Continue reading

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Tour Lake Oswego and West Linn Working Artist Studios September 26-28

Ever wonder how artists put paint to canvas? Shape metal into art? Carve stone into sculpture? Luckily for us who live in Lake Oswego and West Linn, we have a wonderful array of artists-in-residence who are opening their studios next … Continue reading

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Find European Vibes in Lake Oswego, Oregon

European vibes in Lake Oswego? Apparently so. From its walkability to its downtown architecture, adventure traveler Charlie Boyle recently touted Lake Oswego as a “charming lakefront town” that “feels like it belongs in Europe.” On many of her points, we’d … Continue reading

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Cheers to the 11th Annual Lake Oswego Wine Walk – October 4, 2025

It’s wine harvest season—but lucky for us, there’s no need to travel far to celebrate. Lake Oswego’s 11th Annual Wine Walk is set for Saturday, October 4, and this year promises to be the biggest yet. With over 35 walkable … Continue reading

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Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest In and Around Lake Oswego

The calendar may say September but it’s Oktoberfest time. How is that? I’ll explain later. The more important thing is, even if you can’t make it to the Munich celebration this year, you can still raise a pint and dance … Continue reading

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What We Love About Lake Oswego in September

FIRST TUESDAY: CELTIC HARPS, RARE INSTRUMENTS AND WONDROUS STORIES WITH LISA LYNNE & ARYEH FRANKFURTER. Do yourselves a favor and gather at the Lake Oswego Library to hear this multi-instrumentalist duo work their magic with Celtic Harps, Swedish Myckelharpa, Ukrainian … Continue reading

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Lake Oswego Housing Market Update

Here’s what we are seeing in the Lake Oswego housing market. There are pockets in today’s market. Some homes, especially those below $1M, are selling quickly, occasionally with multiple offers. In the higher priced pocket, prices are coming down which … Continue reading

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What You Need to Know About the Recent Court Ruling Regarding Public Access to Oswego Lake

When my wife and I moved to Lake Oswego and bought a home on the Oswego Canal, the lake was considered private. That status dated back to 1942, when the Oregon Iron and Steel Company deeded the bed of the … Continue reading

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Where to Enjoy Outdoor Dining This Summer in Lake Oswego

Outdoor dining is one of the summer’s greatest pleasures in Lake Oswego.  Here are some local restaurants that provide outdoor seating. Pull up a chair and stay a while…that’s what summer is meant for. LAKEVIEW VILLAGE ST. HONORE’ BOULANGERIE.  Grab a seat … Continue reading

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