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Spotted on the Oregon City calendar: Open Studio

Wednesday October 7th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Greetings Oregon City! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How early should CCC commuters really arrive to snag parking?
  • Want your child's artwork displayed after mailing it from Oregon City?
  • How you can judge or coach Oregon City's mock trial teams.

Also on today's calendar: Oregon City India Grill FREE BUFFET and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 50.
  • Friday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Can you survive the drive? Tips and tricks for campus commuters (theclackamasprint.net) — If you commute to Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, this guide breaks down how early you should arrive, where to find parking, and nearby spots for food or coffee. It also highlights on-campus resources like lounges and the free food pantry, plus practical tips for keeping your car and daily routine ready for long days on campus.
   

2. Student Art Contest- WES (clackamas.us) — Families in Oregon City can get local kids involved in a new student art contest celebrating area waterways, with entries accepted this fall and mailed to Clackamas Water Environment Services on Beavercreek Road in Oregon City. Winning pieces will hang in Milwaukie's remodeled Kellogg Creek facility, and students will be honored at a 2027 open house.
   

3. CLP Announces Upcoming Conferences, Volunteer Opportunities, Mock Trials and More (bendsource.com) — Students and community members in Oregon City can plug into statewide civics programs this school year, including regional mock trial competitions hosted in town next February. Civics Learning Project is also recruiting local volunteer judges and coaches, and offering conferences and trainings to help educators bring Oregon's updated civics standards into their classrooms.
   

4. String of sex assaults in first week of school puts elite West Coast college on high alert (nypost.com) — Oregon City residents are represented in Salem by Rep. Annessa Hartman, who is helping lead Oregon's response to a string of reported sexual assaults at the University of Oregon. Lawmakers are highlighting the state's Campus Survivors Act and calling for stronger campus protections and support for student survivors in light of recent high-profile cases.
   

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    Friday October 9
  • Open Studio →
    Soulflags Art Lit Community Center, 504 Main St, Oregon City
    11:00 am

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  • Found an injured cat, has been taken to a local vet in oregon city as of this edit.
    I thank the wonderful lady and guy who were able to provide transport (Nextdoor Oregon City - Park Place)
  • Whatever you do today, just be kind to each other.
    I care less about who you choose to vote for than how you treat those who vote differently than you. That is all, have a great day. (Nextdoor Elyville)
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Oregon City. Apply here.
  • My Wireless posted a job opening for Part Time Retail Sales Associate in Oregon City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oregon City here.

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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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