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Hi there, Lake Oswego! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- See which Lake Oswego firm made Oregon's Top Workplaces list.
Also on today's calendar: Lunch & Learn | CE Class | Realtor Safety and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cloudy with a passing shower, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 71, low: 51.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Top Workplaces 2026: Meet 34 great small Oregon and SW Washington employers (oregonlive.com) — One of this year's top small workplaces is based in Lake Oswego: Buckley Law, which employs 48 people locally and is recognized among 34 standout small employers across Oregon and Southwest Washington. The broader list spans industries from software to healthcare, highlighting regional organizations praised by their own employees for strong cultures and engagement.
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📸 Around Lake Oswego
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Oswego
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★ Featured events ★
- Stairwell Gallery | The Mixed Media Elevated Maps of Susan Schenk →
Lake Oswego Public Library, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego
10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Lunch & Learn | CE Class | Realtor Safety →
Opt Real Estate, 16325 Boones Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego
11:30 am - Karaoke From Hell →
The Headliners Club, 17880 SW McEwan Road, Lake Oswego
6:00 pm - Headliners Karaoke Wednesdays! →
The Headliners Club, 17880 SW McEwan Road, Lake Oswego
6:00 pm - You Can't Take It With You - Lakewood Theatre Co. →
Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego
7:30 pm - CE Class | Lunch & Learn | A Guide to Success in the Retirement Market →
Kruse Woods II | 3rd Floor Board Room, 5335 Meadows Road, Lake Oswego
11:30 am - Collagen Edit Event - featuring Sculptra and Alastin →
The Windward Apartments, 130 A Avenue, Lake Oswego
5:30 pm - Cornhole Thursdays →
The Headliners Club, 17880 SW McEwan Road, Lake Oswego
7:00 pm - You Can't Take It With You - Lakewood Theatre Co. →
Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego
7:30 pm - John Nilsen →
Lake Oswego OR
6:00 pm - John Nilsen at Nicoletta's Table →
Nicoletta's Table, Lake Oswego
6:00 pm - You Can't Take It With You - Lakewood Theatre Co. →
Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego
7:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
📣 Lake Oswego Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Zoom Drain Portland Sometimes a company can surprise you!
I had a driveway/storm drain backing up and called Zoom Drain on a Saturday expecting to leave a message. Someone answered the call and scheduled a… (Nextdoor First Addition)
- Applied Industrial Technologies posted a job opening for Customer Service / Inside Sales in Tualatin. Apply here.
- BrightView posted a job opening for Tree Crew Leader in Tualatin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Oswego here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Linn
- Oregon City's Lila Rollins wins National American Miss Oregon Teen pageant (youroregonnews.com)
- Part two: A Wilsonville woman reflects on her 101-year journey (lakeoswegoreview.com)
- Jottings from 5th & G: From Paris to Portland (lakeoswegoreview.com)
Milwaukie
- New Collection of Cates, Rahal, and Shaw's THE PAYBACKS Coming This Summer (comicsbeat.com)
Oregon City
- National Park Service site in Oregon City will close for extended period during renovation (hereisoregon.com)
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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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