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10 Fun Facts to Help You Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Lake Oswego

St. Patrick’s Day may not be a national holiday here in the U.S. like it is in Ireland, but it doesn’t seem to stop folks from celebrating. That could have something to do with the fact that about 34.5 million … Continue reading

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Discover Gluten-Free Choices in Lake Oswego

Recently a reader asked when I was going to update my gluten- free guide to Lake Oswego. Ask and you shall receive! There have been several changes since my last post on gluten-free choices in Lake Oswego. We’ve lost some … Continue reading

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Sign Up Now for Spring Break Fun in Lake Oswego

If you’re looking for something for your kids to do during Spring Break this year in Lake Oswego, you’ve got lots of options. Check out these offerings and then sign up as soon as you can. Space is limited in … Continue reading

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Here’s Why Hazelia Dog Park is a Perfect Spot to Celebrate National Walking the Dog Day

Drive around Lake Oswego and one thing you’ll notice—dogs are welcome here. While the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates that between 37-47% of American households have a dog, I’d venture to say that Lake Oswegans skew … Continue reading

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5 Things LO Does Better Than OC

I recently visited my daughter who is living in Newport Beach, California. Ironically I left our snowmageddon just in time to catch their rainmageddon. Looking at “sunny” southern California through rain-spackled glasses I realized that despite the O.C.’s draw, we … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Ideas In and Around Lake Oswego

Okay, so maybe you don’t have it in your budget to profess your love for your valentine as profusely as Mughai Emperor Shah Jahan did when he built the Taj Mahal as a memorial to his wife. You can still … Continue reading

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5 Lessons to Take Away from Last Week’s Snowstorm

Like most Lake Oswegans I was hunkered down for a day or two last week due to the snowstorm with lots of time to think. These are the lessons I came away with. Life in the fast lane is over-rated. … Continue reading

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Lake Oswego Reads 2017 Kicks Off Tuesday with Free Book Giveaway

Once again, the Lake Oswego Public Library is ahead of the curve. Before Hidden Figures—a movie about three African American women scientists whose mathematical prowess helped NASA launch its first successful space missions—was released last month, the Lake Oswego Public … Continue reading

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8 Ways to Usher in the New Year with Something New in Lake Oswego

Next week ushers in the New Year so it’s a perfect time to try something different. Whether you want to energize your workout routine or change some habits, here are a few NEW offerings through the Lake Oswego Parks and … Continue reading

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12 Days of Giving in Lake Oswego

We are down to 14 days ‘til Christmas so my gift to the shopper in you is 12 days of gift ideas from local retailers right here in Lake Oswego. No need to strategize the mall, fight traffic on 217 … Continue reading

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