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Also on today's calendar: Lake Oswego Open Studios Tour and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Executive Producer Steve Knox spreads his love of theater in Lake Oswego (lakeoswegoreview.com) — Lake Oswego theater fans can thank longtime producer and LOHS alum Steve Knox for shaping Lakewood Theatre Company's past, present, and future. He oversees everything from mainstage productions to youth shows, classes, and scholarships for Lake Oswego and nearby high school students, keeping high-quality local theater thriving close to home.
2. 10 things to know from Week 1: Lake Oswego beats Arizona power; Summit just misses vs. Idaho champion (oregonlive.com) — Lake Oswego High's football team opened the season with a statement win over Arizona 6A champion Casteel, rallying from a 17-7 halftime deficit behind quarterback Ryder Lemm and a sharper second-half offense. A broader statewide roundup highlights other Oregon programs, but the Lakers' performance stands out as a strong early sign for local fans.
3. Natalie Joanne Patterson (lakeoswegoreview.com) — Many Lake Oswego residents will remember Natalie Patterson from her family's years here while her husband Kip taught and coached at Lake Oswego High School. Natalie later became a beloved librarian and devoted mother, sports fan, theater lover, and animal advocate; her family invites friends to a September 18 memorial in McMinnville and suggests donations to causes she cherished.
4. College of Education Staff George Fox University (georgefox.edu) — A new George Fox University education professor previously served in the Lake Oswego School District from 2018 to 2025, bringing local leadership experience into his courses. Residents may recognize his work shaping elementary programs while he now trains future administrators nearby. His long regional career connects Lake Oswego schools, Tualatin, Wilsonville, and Newberg.
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