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Poetry Boxes in Lake Oswego Celebrate Poetry Every Day

April is National Poetry Month and in Lake Oswego, that is something to celebrate. Why? Well, for one thing, Oregon Poet Laureate William Stafford called Lake Oswego home. Add to that the fact that the First Addition-Forest Hills Neighborhood Association … Continue reading

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10 Things About Lake Oswego That Make Me Smile

Village Baskets going up. To me, this is a harbinger of summer in Lake Oswego which, as you’ll probably be able to tell from this list, is my favorite season here. But it also is a testament to the generosity … Continue reading

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Tips for Getting Your Home Ready to Sell in Lake Oswego

Spring has traditionally been the kickoff to the home selling season, but coming off a year when there didn’t seem to be an off-season, those old rules may no longer apply. What does apply, however, is that if you are … Continue reading

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10 Things We Love In and Around Lake Oswego in March 

SHE SAID THAT. In honor of Women’s History Month, the Lake Oswego Library is challenging kids to match ground-breaking women’s quotes with their images displayed on a whiteboard in the children’s library. New women and quotes will be featured each … Continue reading

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How to Spread the Love This Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl Sunday in Lake Oswego

With Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl coming up, Lake Oswegans have the opportunity to support local and show some love. The need to continue to do so was brought to my attention recently by a Portland wine bar’s Instagram … Continue reading

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7 Things We Love About February In and Around Lake Oswego

CHINESE NEW YEAR. The Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland hosts what many consider the biggest Lunar New Year celebration in the Pacific Northwest. The highlights of this joyous festival are eight evenings of traditional lantern viewings, both hanging red … Continue reading

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6 Points To Add To Your Lake Oswego Homebuying Checklist

You’ve toured a home with your Realtor and checked off all the boxes: Location Square Footage Good size backyard In your price range Excellent schools Updated What are you forgetting? Here are a few other things to consider before signing … Continue reading

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5 Ideas for Enjoying (not just surviving) Winter in Lake Oswego

Brace yourselves. The shortest day of the year is almost upon us as it ushers in winter which plans on sticking around for the next three months. While I’ve sung the praises of summer in Lake Oswego on this blog, … Continue reading

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Tidings of Great Joy About the Lake Oswego Housing Market

I bring you tidings of great joy! That is if you are Lake Oswego homeowner, or if you are looking to buy a home in Lake Oswego. First if you own a home in Lake Oswego. If you find yourself … Continue reading

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10 Holiday Activities We Love in Lake Oswego in December

#LETITGLOW. Lake Oswego community members are invited to showcase their holiday spirit with festive décor at their homes and businesses. Members who share photos of the displays on public social media accounts with the hashtag #LetItGlowLO and tag the City … Continue reading

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