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🌱 Patch AM: How one Lake Oswego alum keeps local theater thriving year-round
Also, don't miss Lake Oswego Open Studios Tour on the Lake Oswego Patch calendar
Good morning Lake Oswego! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How one Lake Oswego alum keeps local theater thriving year-round
- How Lake Oswego stunned an Arizona state champion in Week 1
- Lake Oswego remembers Natalie Patterson's life of teaching, books, and family
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!)
- Sunday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
- Monday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
- Tuesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
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.
📸 Around Lake Oswego
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Oswego
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- Holiday: Labor Day
Lake Oswego SD 7J Lake Oswego, OR 97034
8:00 am - First Day of School (Grades 1-5, 6 & 9)
Lake Oswego SD 7J Lake Oswego, OR 97034
8:00 am - LOM Back to School Night
Lake Oswego SD 7J Lake Oswego, OR 97034
6:00 pm - First Day of School (Grades 7-8 & 10-12)
Lake Oswego SD 7J Lake Oswego, OR 97034
8:00 am - LMS Back to School Night
Lake Oswego SD 7J Lake Oswego, OR 97034
6:00 pm - First Day of School (Kindergarteners)
Lake Oswego SD 7J Lake Oswego, OR 97034
8:00 am - Lake Oswego Open Studios Tour →
2900 Wembley Park Rd, Lake Oswego
10:00 am
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
Saturday September 26
📣 Lake Oswego Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fiber Arts Meet-Up
Tigard Public Library 13500 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, OR 97223
3:30 pm - No School - Labor Day Holiday
Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J Portland, OR 97224 - StoryWalk®
Tigard Public Library 13500 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, OR 97223 - No school-holiday
Gladstone Center for Children and Families Gladstone, OR 97027 - No School - Labor Day
Beaverton SD 48J Beaverton, OR 97078
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Lake Oswego. Apply here.
- Cabela's posted a job opening for Greeter, Part-Time in Tualatin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Oswego here.
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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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