🌱 Patch AM: Why is a former Wilsonville councilor jumping back into the race?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why is a former Wilsonville councilor jumping back into the race?
• How a Wilsonville-area club manager is reshaping West Linn girls soccer.

Also on today's calendar: Sundial Tour of Homes and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
• Saturday: Low clouds, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Wilsonville councilor who resigned in 2025 announces candidacy (wilsonvillespokesman.com) — Wilsonville residents will see a familiar name on the November ballot, as former city councilor Katie Dunwell is running again for one of two open council seats. After resigning in 2025, she's now campaigning on fiscal responsibility, accountability in city decision-making, and more transparency around Wilsonville's urban renewal plans and use of tax dollars.
   

• Ian Monihan ready for big things with West Linn girls soccer (westlinntidings.com) — Wilsonville-area soccer families may recognize Ian Monihan, who manages Willamette United FC and Oregon Premier FC, as he steps into the head coaching job for West Linn High School girls soccer. The longtime West Linn resident and club leader brings deep local ties and high expectations to a program already competing for state titles.
   

📸 Around Wilsonville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilsonville

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Saturday August 22
• Wilsonville Skate Jam
  City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
  1:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Lion Ambassador Training
  West Linn High Wilsonville, OR 97070
  4:00 pm
• Birdwatching for Beginners
  City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Council Candidates: Deadline to File for New & Non-Elected Incumbent Candidates
  City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
Wednesday August 26
• Library Closed - Staff In Service
  City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
• Library Board
  City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
  6:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Frog Pond Park Opening Celebration
  City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
  3:00 pm
• SMART START
  Wilsonville High Wilsonville, OR 97070
  8:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• Sundial Tour of Homes →
  2310 Lancaster Dr SE, Salem
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• New Licensed Staff In-Service
  SHERWOOD SD 88J Sherwood, OR 97140
• Main Office Reopens for 26-27 School Year
  Edy Ridge Elem Sherwood, OR 97140
  8:00 am
• City Council Meeting
  Tualatin Public Library 18878 SW Martinazzi Avenue, Tualatin, OR 97062
  5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Staff In-Service
  SHERWOOD SD 88J Sherwood, OR 97140

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Narrows is a wildfire located about 15 miles...
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• Hi neighbour , we are looking kitchen hand for our Indian restaurant for full time .
  If anyone looking job please dm me for further information. Thank you (Nextdoor Southwest Wilsonville)

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Wilsonville. Apply here.
• Ascentec Engineering, LLC posted a job opening for Material Handler in Tualatin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilsonville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• 8-Year-Old Boy with Vitiligo Meets Dog with Same Condition in Heartwarming Encounter (hypefresh.com)
• Terra Nova Nurseries sets 2026 Open House (gpnmag.com)
• Idaho's Big Week: August 17-19 ProRodeo Results (teamropingjournal.com)

West Linn

• West Linn to significantly reduce water system development charges (westlinntidings.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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