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Lake Oswego Reads 2020 Kicks Off With Book Giveaway Next Week

The 2020 Lake Oswego Reads selection has once again made sure that Lake Oswegans get educated about and participate in discussions concerning a complex, and at times controversial, topic: climate change. Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore by Elizabeth … Continue reading

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Why Buying or Selling Your Home in Winter May Be a Smart Move

There are some mantras in real estate like Location, Location, Location. I’ve spoken here before about how Lake Oswego’s location is one of its strongest selling points. Another mantra is: Spring and summer are prime real estate months. That is … Continue reading

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Make Your New Year’s Eve Plans in and Around Lake Oswego Now

If  “make New Year’s Eve plans” is on your holiday To Do list, the time to act is now. There are a few venues hosting events in Lake Oswego but they fill up so you want to put the shopping … Continue reading

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Best Christmas Light Displays In and Around Portland

The lighting of Lake Oswego’s storied Christmas tree this Friday kicks off a season of light throughout the Portland metro area. Lake Oswego neighborhoods are a good place to wander in search of festive displays, being sure to include Westlake … Continue reading

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

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 … Continue reading

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7 Home Repairs That Might Surprise New Homeowners

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 … Continue reading

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11 Spots to Celebrate National Drink Beer Day in Lake Oswego

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 … Continue reading

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

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 … Continue reading

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Back to School—It’s not just for kids anymore if you live in Lake Oswego

Who says kids get to have all the fun of learning new things? Thankfully the City of Lake Oswego has a Living Well initiative aimed at creating programming to enhance six dimensions of wellness: Physical, Intellectual, Spiritual, Environmental, Social and … Continue reading

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Celebrate National Farmers Market Week with a Lake Oswego Trivia Quiz

Lake Oswego’s Farmers Market is one of the many summer traditions residents have come to love. But we’re not alone in our commitment to shopping local. According to the Farmers Market Coalition, there are 8,764 farmers markets in the United … Continue reading

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