🌱 How much federal money could soon upgrade Sandy’s parks and pipes?

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In today's newsletter:

• How much federal money could soon upgrade Sandy's parks and pipes?
• Miss that five‑set classic in Sandy? Here's how the Pioneers battled.

Also on today's calendar: Donny & Brad Music on the Meadow and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 51.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. Meets with Sandy Mayor to Discuss Community Priorities and Infrastructure Investments (house.gov) — Sandy city leaders just hosted Congresswoman Maxine Dexter to push for major federal help with park upgrades and long‑needed wastewater system fixes that could ease future utility rates. Her visit highlighted improvements at Meinig Memorial Park, the new Cedar Park and AntFarm Café & Bakery, along with more than $1.8 million she's working to secure for Sandy's wastewater pipeline and pipe repairs.
   

• Centennial volleyball wins five-set 'blockbuster' over Sandy (theoutlookonline.com) — Sandy volleyball fans just watched a thriller, as Centennial edged the Pioneers 3–2 in a five‑set showdown in Sandy, with only seven total points separating the teams. Sandy's Lena Smith led a strong local performance, and the article already circles a must‑see rematch when Centennial hosts Sandy on Thursday, Oct. 22.
   

📸 Around Sandy

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sandy

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Brooks Hill Music on the Meadow →
  Bruce and Dianne's Place, 42919 SE Pagh Rd, Sandy
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• JV/V Boys Soccer vs Hillsboro HS - 4:15/6:30pm
  Sandy High Sandy, OR 97055
  4:15 pm
• JV/V Girls Soccer @ Sherwood HS - 5:00/7:00pm
  Sandy High Sandy, OR 97055
  5:00 pm
• JV2/JV/V Volleyball @ Milwaukie HS - TBD
  Sandy High Sandy, OR 97055
  5:00 pm
Friday October 2
• V Football Game @ Hood River HS 7:00pm
  Sandy High Sandy, OR 97055
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Donny & Brad Music on the Meadow →
  Bruce and Dianne's Place, 42919 SE Pagh Rd, Sandy
  3:30 pm
• Brad Price & Donny Wright at Bruce and Dianne's Place →
  Bruce and Dianne's Place, 42919 SE Pagh Rd, Sandy
  3:30 pm
Monday October 5
• JV2 Football vs Hood River HS 4:00pm
  Sandy High Sandy, OR 97055
  4:00 pm

📣 Sandy Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3
• Logout - Hideaway Lake →
  Shellrock Lake TH, National Forest Development Road 5830, Estacada
• Homecoming Dance
  Estacada High Estacada, OR 97023
  7:30 pm
Sunday October 4
• Election Security Town Hall: with Tobias Read, Oregon Secretary of State →
  Estacada Public Library, Estacada
  1:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Metzler Park--PDX →
  Metzler Park, 24526 South Metzler Park Road, Estacada
  8:30 am

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

• Searching for drop in pet care while in hospital OR??
  two female Shepherds 3 and 7 well behaved and friendly . been diffcult making sure they are okay if I get admitted again. Thanks live off 362 on… (Nextdoor Highway 211 to Highway 26)

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Sandy. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Sandy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sandy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gresham

• Meet Gresham council candidates during online forums (theoutlookonline.com)
• Business and Leaders Luncheon 2026 (businessdailynetwork.com)
• Fun things to do beginning Monday, Sept. 28! (theoutlookonline.com)

Oregon City

• National Park Service site in Oregon City will close for extended period during renovation (hereisoregon.com)
• Oregon City's Lila Rollins wins National American Miss Oregon Teen pageant (youroregonnews.com)
• Oregon Arts Commission awards $150,000 in learning grants to 15 organizations (ktvz.com)

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-- 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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