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Wednesday September 16th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Lake Oswego neighbors helped New York firefighters after 9/11
  • Lake Oswego startup chases a big break at Bend Venture Conference

Also on today's calendar: Lake Oswego Open Studios Tour and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warmer with plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Linn family reflects on connection to 9/11, fundraising for firefighter families (lakeoswegoreview.com) — A retired Lake Oswego firefighter and West Linn resident is sharing how his family's close call on 9/11 led to a major local fundraising effort for New York firefighter families. He recalls how residents and businesses in West Linn and Lake Oswego rallied together, using a local gift shop as a donation hub and ultimately raising tens of thousands of dollars to support FDNY families.
   

• Which early stage startups are pitching to get the chance to pitch at Bend Venture Conference…? (siliconflorist.com) — A Lake Oswego startup, Lateral Systems, is among ten early-stage companies vying for a spot on the main stage at this year's Bend Venture Conference. They'll pitch on September 24 in Bend, competing for audience support, a $5,000 prize, and a chance to advance, alongside several Bend- and Portland-based tech and product companies.
   

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    Wednesday September 16
  • Please Donate. Blood Drive. →
    Tigard OR
    9:30 am
  • Garden Home Family Storytime
    Garden Home Community Library, 7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update - FOUND and REUNITED!
    There is a fluffy white midsize doggy loose over in the Royce/blue heron side of the canal. It was in the water struggling to get up on a dock but… (Nextdoor Blue Heron)
  • Hi everyone, I need a recommendation for a reputable appliance repair company please.
    Our freezer is not working on our LG fridge. A guy came today with HVAC and appliance guys, I dont' feel he knew what he was doing. He was here for… (Nextdoor Palisades)
  • Illinois Tool Works Inc posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Tualatin. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Unloading in Tualatin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Oswego here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Linn

  • West Linn family reflects on connection to 9/11, fundraising for firefighter families (westlinntidings.com)
  • Photos: West Linn and Oregon City unite for 9/11 remembrance at Willamette Park (youroregonnews.com)
  • South Carolina, Dawn Staley misses on 4-star G Kaylor Buse, who stays closer to home (garnetandcocky.com)

Milwaukie

  • 9724 SE 43rd Ave Milwaukie OR (zillow.com)
  • Fatal Crash on Highway 30 in Clatsop County—Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG News (klog.com)
  • Shredded paper? Plastic lids? There's a new place to recycle them (portland.gov)

Ok Lake Oswego! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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