🌱 Patch AM: How beavers upstream could change flooding and wells near Oregon City

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In today's newsletter:

• How beavers upstream could change flooding and wells near Oregon City
• How the new 10X bus is changing trips to Oregon City

Also on today's calendar: Interior Blue Print: An Evening Of Interior Design Inspiration and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why beavers are the real stars of this Oregon City watershed restoration project (oregonlive.com) — Work on a tributary feeding Abernethy Creek is reshaping how water flows toward Oregon City, using strategically placed logs so beavers can build stronger dams. The project aims to cool water, boost salmon habitat, and reduce flash flooding and well issues downstream. Over the next four years, crews will also remove invasive plants and add thousands of native trees and shrubs.
   

• Ridership of new Wilsonville transit line that runs through West Linn exceeds expectations (youroregonnews.com) — A new SMART 10X bus line now links Wilsonville, West Linn, the Oregon City Shopping Center, and Clackamas Town Center, and ridership is already exceeding expectations. Running weekdays, it's become one of the system's busiest routes, especially at Oregon City and major mall stops. Officials say the line is meeting needs for work, recreation, and school access along the corridor.
   

📸 Around Oregon City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oregon City

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Interior Blue Print: An Evening Of Interior Design Inspiration →
  Celebrate Me Home, 319 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 24
• School Board Work Session
  OREGON CITY SD 62 Clackamas Community College, Roger Rook Hall
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• LoveOne Laundry Events - Oregon City - Brax Laundry →
  Brax Laundry - Oregon City, 927 Molalla Ave, Oregon City
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Sundial Tour of Homes →
  2310 Lancaster Dr SE, Salem
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• Gladstone Education Foundation tournament fundraiser
  Gladstone SD 115 Stone Creek Golf Club, 14603 S Stoneridge Dr, Oregon City, OR 9
  12:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• World Kitchen: Bulgaria – Banitsa & Biscuit Cake - West Linn, OR 2026 →
  Luscher Farm City Park, 125 Rosemont Rd, West Linn
  1:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Dynamic Duos: Panzanella & Strawberry Shortcake - West Linn, OR 2026 →
  Luscher Farm City Park, 125 Rosemont Rd, West Linn
  10:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• NCSD Community Resource Fair
  North Clackamas SD 12 Clackamas Community College - Harmony Community Campus, 7738 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222, USA
  3:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Board Meeting
  North Clackamas SD 12 Portland, OR 97267
  6:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Barnyard Tales 8/28 - West Linn, OR 2026 →
  Luscher Farm City Park, 125 Rosemont Rd, West Linn
  10:30 am
Thursday December 10
• Teen & Adult Aikido Class →
  Bolton Plaza, West Linn
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found Pet Alert
  Male Dog was found in 97045. Can you help this dog find their way home?: https://www.neighborhoodalerts.com/alerts/ad91ab15-6f30-46da-abc7… (Nextdoor Canemah)
• Remember when ND used to have a crime and safety section so you didn't have to see all their advertising and meaningless random posts?
  I miss that so much that I rarely go to their site anymore. (Nextdoor Quiet Oak)

• Ridgeline Management Company posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Oregon City. Apply here.
• My Wireless posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Oregon City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oregon City here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Linn

• TRL volleyball stars prep for 2026 season (westlinntidings.com)

Canby

• Terra Nova Open House Returns for the 2026 Farwest Show (greenhousegrower.com)
• Oregon upcoming events Aug 17 (lemonwire.com)
• Little Caesars announces plans for a Canby restaurant (heraldpioneer.com)

Lake Oswego

• TRL volleyball stars prep for 2026 season (lakeoswegoreview.com)

Ok Oregon City! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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