Category: Community

There’s some good news in Lake Oswego about the Farmer’s Market.

Thanks to a grant from the Oregon Farmer’s Market Association, the Saturday market at Millennium Plaza has been extended by 3 additional weeks. The final market will take place on October 25th instead of October 4th. This market is more than a shopping trip, it’s an event. Live music, yummy meals, and hand crafted goods are offered along with all of the harvests of fall. The market runs Saturdays from 8:30 to 1:30.

In addition, there will be an Farmer’s Market in Lake Grove on September 7th, October 5th, and November 2nd, from 11am to 2pm on Hallmark Drive.

Here’s to fall!

Dianne

Here are my picks for fun activities in Lake Oswego this week!

Mon, August 25, 2025 – 10:30 AM ~ Early Childhood Movement and Music in Mandarin Chinese – Every Monday this is the place to bring your 2-5-year-old for a program of movement, singing and playing instruments. And it’s free! ~ Lake Oswego Library – 706 Fourth St. ~   CLICK HERE

Tues, August 26, 2025 – 5:30 PM ~ World Cinema Series “Kedi” (Turkish) ~ Animal lover? Bring the entire family for this mesmerizing documentary celebrating the unique bond between humans and their feline neighbors. ~ Lake Theater & Cafe – 106 N State St ~ More Info: CLICK HERE

Wed, August 27, 2025 6:30 – 8:30 PM ~Stone in Love (Concert Series) ~ You’re in for a treat…bring your blankets and chairs and get ready to enjoy this high energy Journey tribute band. These guys bring it all on legendary hits known the world over. ~ Westlake Park, 14165 Bunick Drive ~ More Info :  CLICK HERE

Thurs, August 28, 2025 – 7:00-10:30 PM ~Movies in the Park: “Moana” ~ Free popcorn… face-painting…snacks available from vendors… What’s not to enjoy? Bring the whole family out under the stars. ~Westlake Park, 14165 Bunick Drive ~  More Info :  CLICK HERE

Fri, August 29, 2025 – 5:00 PM ~Summer Adult Slow Pitch Softball League ~ The season closes today, and what fun it was! You can learn more about the League and consider registering for the 2026 season Here: CLICK HERE

Sat, August 30, 2024 – 8:30 AM-1:30 PM (repeats every Saturday)– Lake Oswego Farmers Market ~ C’mon down & enjoy local artisans, music and the bounty of local produce and goods provided every Saturday thru October! ~ Millennial Plaza Park, 200 1st St Lake Oswego ~ More Info : CLICK HERE

Mark you calendars for September 18th, 5:30-7:30pm. The City of Lake Oswego is hosting an emergency preparedness fair. We know that significant events happen. I’ll never forget the ice storm and sub-zero temperatures that hit LO in January of 2024. It was a tough week! This fair will show you how to prepare for earthquakes, floods, winter storms and other disasters. The event is free and will feature approximately 20 information booths, plus programs and activities. It will take place at City Hall, 380 A Avenue. The time to get prepared is now!

Dianne

Wednesdays from 7-9 Foothills Park offers music + food vendors events- the next one being “Band After Midnight“, an ABBA Tribute experience on July 30th this week. Also on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 in Westlake Park you can bring your blanket or folding chairs to enjoy some music & food vendors on a summer evening…Next one is “Cloverdale” on August 6th.

Sundays from 6-7:30 enjoy music in Millennium Plaza Park! Bring some snacks or enjoy some of the surrounding restaurants’ offerings… the next event being Sunday July 27th with a local favorite…the Boogie Cat himself: Norman Sylvester!

Mark your calendar for the Foothills Park Twilight Show on Saturday August 16th when the Portland Festival Symphony will sweep you away. Enjoy the atmosphere and the food vendors at this special event.

For more information on more scheduled concerts this summer CLICK HERE. ***And make sure to check back for updates!

Yes, yes, I know. Lake Oswego Reads won’t roll around again until next spring. I am bringing this subject up because I am late to the party this year. The annual, city-wide, reading event has consistently selected great books. Like with Reese or Oprah, if it’s on the LO reads list, you know it’s going to be good.

This year’s pick was “How to Read a Book”, by Monica Wood. The book was loaned to me by one of my walking buddies, and I started it a few days ago. It is just so good! It has a bit of everything. Characters young and old, steadfast and shaky, it’s allowing me to look at life through multiple lenses that stand alone but also mesh together.

This motivated me to re-visit the list of books that have annually been chosen for the last 20 or so years. It’s a great resource for book suggestions. For a complete list, click here.

Now I wish I had been more timely. The LO Reads program lasts an entire month and includes shared discussions, art exhibits, and a presentation by the writer of the book. The book is usually announced in February with the month of events occurring in April. I will be more on-top of my timing in 2026.

But it’s never too late to pick up a good book, and I highly recommend the books suggest by LO Reads.

Dianne

Lake Oswego has the most wonderful library with lots of great programs. One of those is the summer challenge for kids. It includes:

Start out by registering for the challenge at www.lopl.org/summer. When you register, you will receive a free book.

Read all summer long and receive raffle tickets for the grand prize, which will be given out at the end of summer. Participate in a scavenger hunt with ten different locations throughout the city.

Attend one of the events at Rossman Park. (555 4th St) Wednesdays (June 18 & 25, July 2,9,16, 23, and 30, and August 6th) 2pm. Activities include live music, crafts, Japanese drumming and more.

Visit the children’s library in July and receive a free roller-skating rental at Oaks Park.

Visit the children’s library in August for a free Blazer’s game ticket.

There is even a program for adults. Read books, attend events, and complete challenges to earn points. Every 60 points earned means another entry into a drawing for weekly prizes as well as gift baskets that will be given out at the end of summer.

For more information, click here.

As I said, we have a wonderful library!

Dianne

Mon, May 19, 2025 – 6:30 PM ~ Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting – (Online )- Lake Oswego is committed to acting and preparing to recommend plans and programs that help the community meet and prepare for the impacts of climate change. Read the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan & learn more about this valuable contribution to Lake Oswego’s continued livability. ~   CLICK HERE

Tues, May 20 , 2025 – 6:00 PM ~ Adult Cornhole League – Every Tuesday at the Lake Oswego Rec & Aquatic Center you can find the Adult Cornhole League doing their thing! Check it out & get involved ~ 17525 Stafford Rd Lake Oswego More Info: CLICK HERE

Wed, May 21, 2025 – 10:30 AM ~Public Works Story Time ~ In honor of the national “People, Purpose, Presence” Public Works Week you can come to the Lake Oswego Public Library and hear stories of diggers, excavators, bridges & more! Celebrate these indispensable people keeping everything running for us.~ Lake Oswego Library, 706 Fourth St, Lake Oswego ~ More Info :  CLICK HERE

Thurs, May 22, 2025 – 5:30-7:30 PM ~Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum ~As detailed in Dianne’s piece last week, Dr. Sarah Present and Suicide Prevention Coordinator Galli Murray will discuss the importance of mental health awareness, who is at risk for suicide, trends we are seeing nationally and regionally, and how we can support someone who is struggling. ~ Lake Oswego City Hall, 380 A Ave, Lake Oswego ~  More Info :  CLICK HERE

Fri, May 23, 2025 – 10:00-11:30 AM ~Digital Estate Planning Class ~ Learn from the legal experts at Samuels Yoelin Kantor Law Group everything needed to prepare for the management of your digital assets and how to avoid any problems in transferring things to your heirs.~505 G Ave, Lake Oswego ~ More Info: CLICK HERE

Sat, Apr 12, 2024 – 3:00PM-4:00PM (repeats every Saturday)– Lake Oswego Farmers Market ~ C’mon down & enjoy local artisans, music and the bounty of local produce and goods provided every Saturday from now till October! ~ Millennial Plaza Park, 200 1st St Lake Oswego ~ More Info : CLICK HERE

On May 22nd, the City, in partnership with Clackamas County, will be hosting a Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Forum. Occurring from 5:30 to 7:30pm, the event is free.

At this forum, presenters Clackamas County Health Officer Sarah Present, and Suicide Prevention Coordinator Galli Murray, will discuss the importance of mental health awareness, who is at risk for suicide, trends we are seeing nationally and regionally, and how we can support someone who is struggling.

Three other events will be happening:

Hands-on Narcan training. Learn how to recognize the signs of an overdose and how to safely administer Narcan.

Holding an drug take-back event to allow people to safely dispose of unwanted and expired prescriptions. They are taking back veterinary and over-the-counter medications as well.

Safe disposal of syringes and EpiPens.

Giving away handgun lockboxes and medication lockboxes with cable locks, while supplies last.

Informational booths will be on hand from 14 different mental health related services including the Clackamas County Crisis and Support Line and the Lake Oswego School District.

Mental health affects all of us. This will be 2 hours well spent. The location of the event is Lake Oswego City Hall, 380 A Avenue.

A super exciting event is happening on April 26th: the grand opening of the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center. This is so overdue. LO pretty much has it all. Beautiful neighborhoods, top-notch schools, wonderful dining and shopping, but it’s been missing a decent aquatics center.

There has been a pool at Lake Oswego High School, but public use is problematic due to heavy use by the school district. It was built decades ago, and it looks its age. So, getting a new swim center is a wonderful improvement.

There are 2 pools (lap and recreational), basketball, a gym, exercise rooms and Lockeroom’s.

The ribbon cutting is April 26th, 9:30-1:00, with ribbon cutting speeches, self-guided tours, and refreshments. The facility is located at 17525 Stafford Rd.

See you there!

Dianne

Living in Lake Oswego is an experience of community. That’s why we post these little snippets of activities offered by various groups! Here are my picks for what to do this week in Lake Oswego:

Mon, Apr 7, 2025 – 10:30 AM ~ Early Childhood Music and Movement In Mandarin Chinese (Repeats on Mondays )- This outstanding program is for young learners ages 2-5 ranging from little or no to high levels of fluency in Mandarin. The series includes movement, play, instruments and stories and is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is free/first come/first served. 706 Fourth St, Lake Oswego ~   CLICK HERE

Tues, Apr 8 , 2025 – Departure: 11:00 AM ~ Let’s Do Lunch! – Bring a group of friends or get to know your neighbors ! – This event happens once a month, and this April 8th you’ll enjoy authentic German cuisine at Otto & Anita’s Schnitzelhaus – Depart from: ACC, 505 G Ave, Lake Oswego More Info: CLICK HERE

Wed, Apr 9, 2025 – 10:30 AM (weekly on Wednesdays) ~Toddler Story Time ~ Bring your 2-3-year-old and have fun reading stories together and singing songs! ~ Lake Oswego Library/Children’s Library, 706 Fourth St, Lake Oswego ~ More Info :  CLICK HERE

Thurs, Apr 10, 2025 – 5:45-8:00 PM ~Year of The Oak: Arborist Workshop & Film Screening ~Come join this free learning opportunity and film screening all about White Oaks! Doors open at 5:45 and event begins at 6:00. Refreshment purchases available/encouraged. Pre-registration required. ~ Lake Theater & Cafe, 106 N State St, Lake Oswego ~  More Info :  CLICK HERE

Fri, Apr 11, 2025 – 6:00-8:00 PM ~Outside the Art Room – Teen Art Showcase + Auction ~ Support local artists & benefit Children’s Healing Art Project (CHAP) by attending this exciting and worthwhile event. Enjoy live music, amazing art, kids art clinic & so much more! Applications for artists are open now. ~CCP, 1060 Chandler Rd, Lake Oswego ~ More Info: CLICK HERE

Sat, Apr 12, 2024 – 3:00PM-4:00PM (repeats on 2nd & 4th-Saturdays)– Lego Club ~ Open to Parents & K-5- Bring your kids for a Lego Adventure! Lego bricks & Labels to name your artwork provided. All creations stay on display till the next Lego Club! ~ Lake Oswego Library/Lower Level, 706 Fourth St, Lake Oswego ~ More Info : CLICK HERE