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September 2011 Hello LO*****ECRWSS***** POSTAL CUSTOMER Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Permit 124 Lake Oswego, OR Hello L .O . THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF LAKE OSWEGOSeptember 2011In This Issue 1 LO Reads Announces 2012 Book Pardon our Dust Foothills Planning Update North Anchor Project Community Shred Day Oregon Energy Assistance Program Backyard Habitat Certification 2 Back to School Unkempt Foreclosed Properties Miniature Water Plant Nominate Your Unsung Hero Protecting LO’s Water Resources Bring the Bag, Wear the Tag! Neighborhood Grants 3 Parks & Recreation City Library 4 Mayor’s 1st Annual Community Bike Ride We Love Lake Oswego Poetry Contest Community Garage Sale National Preparedness Month 9/11 - 10 years Community Calendar For inFormation about the City and its serviCes, go to www.Ci.oswego.or.us, or Call 503-635-0257. Insert Water Conservation Quarterly Follow Your Art! Library/North aNchor Moves Forward FoothiLLs PLaNNiNg Lo reads aNNouNces book For 2012 PardoN our dust The Planning and Building Services Department, on the 3rd floor of City Hall, began a three-phase remodel of its reception and lobby area to improve customer service and make room for the City’s new customer self-help kiosk and Building Permit intake station. In addition to installing the new intake station, existing carpeting will be removed to allow for repair of the concrete subfloor, eliminating the many holes and improving public safety. All work is expected to be complete by September 15. The Foothills project team is finalizing the Framework Plan for the area between Downtown Lake Oswego and the Willamette River. The Citizen Advisory Committee has focused attention on what kind of building heights, land uses and densities would be best in the area that now houses industrial uses. An in-depth review is underway to understand traffic on State Street and how to improve traffic flow. Not surprisingly, projected traffic volumes on State Street indicate that additional congestion will exist, regardless of redevelopment along the corridor. A new Foothills street connection at the north end of the District may help relieve some of this congestion. The project team is also finalizing the financial and urban renewal analysis with the explicit goal of having the development pay for itself and not use of the City’s property taxes as a source of funding. The draft Framework Plan is scheduled to be available for review at the end of September, as opposed to August as originally planned. For more information, visit www.lakeoswegobusiness.com, and click on the “Foothills” tab. The Lake Oswego Public Library has selected award-winning Mink River, by Lake Oswego’s own Brian Doyle, as the book for the 2012 citywide reading program, Lake Oswego Reads. Mink River, a story of the small Oregon coast town of Neawanaka and its people, was awarded the Editor’s Choice for Fiction, the top prize available for a fiction novel by ForeWord Reviews, a journal dedicated to reviewing independently published books. Mink River has also been named an Oregonian Best Book 2010, Best Books of 2011 by critic Robert Birnbaum and Summer 2011 Indie Next List for Reading Groups. The official kickoff of Lake Oswego Reads is January 9, 2012, at the library. A schedule of programs is being developed for February so that Lake Oswego residents can discuss and experience the book. Books can presently be checked out at the Lake Oswego Public Library at 706 Fourth Street or purchased at Graham’s Book & Stationery at 460 Second Street. An audio version and ebook will be available in the near future. This will be the program’s sixth year and it will be sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library, Lake Oswego Rotary Club and the Lake Oswego Review. For LOReads updates, visit www.lakeoswegoreads.org. The Friends of the Library and Library Advisory Board joined the Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA) Board on July 25 to pledge their support of a new downtown library that would serve as the key component of a mixed-use revitalization project at First Street and B Avenue. Preliminary plan concepts for the First Street North Anchor Project include a 60,000 square foot library along with public parking, housing and retail uses, all of which would contribute to vitality and economic activity in the downtown core. The new library would replace the current 27,000 square foot library with a facility that better meets current and future community needs. LORA is working toward assembly of a North Anchor project site, and has signed a lease/ purchase option agreement for a key property at 500 First Street. A citizen task force will assist with development of a refined project plan, costs and funding for LORA Board and City Council consideration in the spring of 2012. For more information, please call 503-534-4225 or visit www. ci.oswego.or.us/redevlop/future.htm. backyard habitat Certification Program Comes to Lake Oswego Lake Oswego’s Backyard Habitat Certification Program was kicked-off on August 1. This program, brought to you by the Friends of Tryon Creek in partnership with the Audubon Society and Columbia Land Trust, provides assistance and incentives to residents with small lots (an acre or smaller) who seek to restore native wildlife habitat to their backyards. The program assists property owners through three levels of habitat restoration: removal of aggressive weeds, naturescaping with native plants, reducing water usage and managing stormwater runoff, and wildlife stewardship. Currently, 80% of the potable water that is used in Lake Oswego during the summer months goes to gardening and lawn maintenance. The yards of program participants have experienced a significant decrease in water and resource use after going through the certification process. For more information on the Backyard Habitat Certification Program, please visit http:// audubonportland.org/backyardwildlife/backyardhabitat. An Evening Grosbeak takes a drink, by Greg Gillson. oregoN eNergy assistaNce PrograM Clackamas County residents may be eligible for the Oregon Energy Assistance Program (OEAP), a state program that helps low-income residents with their electric utility bills. During the summer, the program is looking to sign up new households that have never received energy assistance. To be eligible, a household’s income must be at or below 60% of Oregon’s median income. The household must have an active Portland General Electric account in the name of an adult living in the home. Both homeowners and renters are eligible. Call the Clackamas County Social Services Energy Assistance Line at 503-650-5640, to find out if you qualify. coMMuNity shred day Safely dispose of your sensitive documents at the Community Shred Day - coming to LO in October. Look for details in the October HelloLO. Hello L.O. 2 For inFormation about the City and its serviCes, go to www.Ci.oswego.or.us, or Call 503-635-0257. September 6 marks the first day of school for most Lake Oswego students. Do your part to keep kids safe. Crosswalk safety. Where traffic- control signals are not in place or in operation, the driver of a vehicle must stop to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk or at an intersection with no marked crosswalk. The driver must remain stopped until the pedestrian has passed the lane in which the vehicle is stopped. School bus stop arms. Drivers should stop 20 feet away from the bus and may not move their vehicle forward until the bus stop arm has been retracted and the red lights have stopped flashing. City Council 503-635-0215 503-697-6594 (fax) City Council e-mail: council@ci.oswego.or.us City Manager Alex D. McIntyre 503-635-0215 Mike Kehoe City Councilor 503-706-8365 (Cell) Jack Hoffman Mayor 503-635-0213 (City Hall) Donna Jordan City Councilor 503-675-1120 (Home) Bill Tierney City Councilor 503-539-7144 (Cell) Mary Olson City Councilor 503-638-2042 (Home) Sally Moncrieff City Councilor 503-819-5553 (Cell) Jeff Gudman City Councilor 503-780-1524 (Cell) The City is seeking applicants for the following: • Natural Resource Advisory Board• 50+ Advisory Board• Library Advisory Board• Development Review Commission• Youth Members on Advisory Boards • For more details, go to www.ci.oswego.or.us/boards/ Vacancies/currentvacancies.htm or contact Jane McGarvin at 503-635-0236. vacaNcies ProtectiNg Lo’s water resources The City of Lake Oswego is updating its stormwater regulations - policies that play an important role in protecting and improving Lake Oswego’s water resources (including Oswego Lake, Springbrook Creek, the Willamette River, Tryon Creek, and the Tualatin River). An update of Lake Oswego’s Stormwater Code and Design Manual will increase consistency in how stormwater requirements are applied and enforced to development projects in the community and will ensure that Clean Water Act requirements are met. The process will result in three products: a revised and updated Stormwater Code, a revised and updated Stormwater Design Manual, and a Policy and Procedures Guidance. City staff will work with an advisory committee to get input on code changes before recommendations are presented to City Council for adoption. The advisory committee meetings are scheduled to begin in October. Meetings are open to the public and serve as a way to keep residents, businesses and developers informed of the process. To learn more and to stay informed, sign-up for a project email list at www.raintoriver.org. For more information, contact David Gilbey, Water Quality Program Coordinator and Project Manager, at 503-675-3999 or dgilbey@ci.oswego.or.us. When it rains, waste left on the ground by our pets such as dogs and cats, can make its way into our streams and waterways, carrying nasty bacteria and parasites. Dog waste alone accounts for about 15 percent of bacteria found in our rivers and streams! Pet waste also creates a problem on our school playgrounds and sports fields. Although these beautiful grassy fields might seem the perfect place to let your pets play, many pet owners don’t realize the damage our pets can cause as a result of pet waste. Here are a few things you need to remember: • Clean up any messes your dog makes. It’s against the law to leave your dog’s poop. It’s a violation of Lake Oswego City Code to not pick up after your pet. • Always use a leash. The City requires that all dogs in public spaces must be under the control of a responsible person capable of controlling the dog. • Make sure your dog’s license is current. In Lake Oswego, all dogs six months of age and older are required to be immunized against rabies and licensed with the City. Dog licenses can be obtained at the Finance Department, City Hall, 380 A Avenue. Call 503-635-0255, for more information, or visit us online at www.ci.oswego.or.us/finance/dogs.htm. • Take the Canines for Clean Water Pledge at the Citizen Information Center and receive a free stylish dog tag for your pet. Canines for Clean Water Pledge: We, human and dog, pledge to keep our water clean by: • Staying on leash and on trails in natural areas • Scooping and disposing of waste in a garbage can • Avoiding contact with streams and wildlife • Remaining in off-leash boundaries when off-leash briNg the bag, wear the tag! MiNiature water PLaNt The Lake Oswego Tigard Water Partnership will “test drive” a miniature version of the water treatment plant from August 2011 to winter 2012. The “pilot plant” will demonstrate how the new treatment process handles Clackamas River water to deliver great tasting, clean water to your tap. The new treatment process was recommended by a panel of water treatment and public health experts. A Citizen Sounding Board from both communities confirmed that conventional treatment plus ozone would best serve Lake Oswego and Tigard. Test results will be used to develop design standards, calculate operating costs, and satisfy State Health Department requirements. Findings will be available in Spring 2012. back to schooL Neighborhood graNts Need funding for a neighborhood project? The City is now accepting applications from recognized neighborhood associations for Neighborhood Enhancement Grants. A total of $25,000 is available for projects including street tree planting, community building programs and events, neighborhood association capacity building, sustainability projects, emergency preparedness and neighborhood signs. For more information, visit the Planning Department web page at www.ci.oswego.or.us/plan/ or call Sarah Seldon at 503-697-6524. deaLiNg with uNkeMPt ForecLosed ProPerties As you drive through Lake Oswego and you see a property with high grass and overgrown shrubs have you ever wondered: “Wow, what’s happening with that property? Where are the property owners? Are the property owners complying with City codes? What does the City or neighbors do when this happens?” These are good questions with many possible answers. When vegetation is allowed to grow taller than 10 inches in height, it may be reported to the Lake Oswego Police Department’s non-emergency line at 503-635-0238 as a nuisance complaint. When you call to report a violation, please have the address of the property handy. A Police Department Community Services Officer will stop by the home and speak with the occupants about mowing the grass. Most of the time, the conversation leads to a successful resolution within a few weeks. At other times, the home may be vacant and circumstances may exist that result in high grass complaints taking weeks or months to resolve. These circumstances often include the unclear or undecided ownership of property and/or difficulty in reaching property owners often due to: • Probate proceedings due to the death of the property owner; or, • Abandonment of property during foreclosure proceedings. Lake Oswego has experienced an increase in nuisance complaints where the home is vacant (2009 – 9 cases, 2010 – 23 cases, so far in 2011 – 20 cases). It is important to note that while City staff are addressing the nuisance, the grass continues to grow and no change at all has occurred at the property. Please do not assume that action is not occurring on your complaint just because you do not see a change at the property. It is unfortunate when a home is left vacant and uncared for. Often it is the result of financial loss or a loss of a family member, creating difficult circumstances for all parties. As work is done to resolve the impact of these properties on the neighbors, reporting of the house of concern and patience are appreciated. It’s time again to recognize our Unsung Heroes. Nominate that special person who spends his or her free time volunteering, helping neighbors, or trying to make a difference in the lives of those around them. The deadline for nominations is November 4. Applications are available at City Hall, Citizen Information Center or online at www. ci.oswego.or.us/council/documents/unsunghero.pdf. uNsuNg hero For more information call: Main Number, 503-636-7628 Reference Desk Number, 503-675-2540 or visit www.lakeoswegolibrary.org Hello L.O. 3 y o u r C o m m u n i t y r e s o u r C e F o r i n F o r m a t i o n a n d e n r i C h m e n tcity Library d i s C o v e r a C t i v e l i v i n gParks & recreatioN For inFormation about the City and its serviCes, go to www.Ci.oswego.or.us, or Call 503-635-0257. West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way For more information call 503-675-2549 Pre-register at www.lakeoswegoparks.org New For FaLL Stand Up and Speak Out! Peer abuse/bullying are distractions from kids’ important focus on learning. This workshop gives children tools for becoming confident, compassionate and caring. Ages 9 to 12, Friday, September 30, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. $59. Mother-Son Guided Kayak Tour. From Ross Island to Oaks Bottom, the Willamette River showcases wildlife and skylines. See it all from single or tandem kayaks. For moms and sons, age 4 and up, Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $90 per pair. Kids Dance. Get a taste of ballet, jazz, hip-hop and contemporary styles – and combine them in exciting moves. Choreographer Sara Martins leads the fun. Ages 8 to 12, September 8 to October 27, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the WEB. $46. Tap Dance (Adults). Rat-a-tat-tat and away you go! Fundamentals of coordination, rhythm, performance skills and tap technique all make their way into this class. Tuesdays, September 6 to October 27, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $50. Fused Glass Platter. Monica Gelien returns to her Lake Oswego studio to teach you how to cut glass and assemble the pieces into a beautiful platter of your own design. Age 16+, Saturday, September 17, 2 to 5 p.m. $122 includes materials and firing. Learn Wedding Photography – from start to finish. The big day is no time for snapshots. Learn to organize the day; select lighting strategies; posing techniques; timing; and pacing. Taught by Don Faith of A Master Image. Thursdays, September 15 to October 6, 7 to 8:50 p.m. $57. Yoga Calm for Families. Unwind and connect after a long day of school and work. Learn yoga poses and relaxation techniques together. Targeted for parents and children age 3+, Thursdays, September 22 to November 10, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. $52. Yoga Calm for Kinders. Relax and focus after school with yoga poses, stories, music and snacks. Ages 4 to 7, Mondays, September 19 to November 14, 1 to 2 p.m. $58 includes child and parent. aFterschooL art choices Tuesdays. Jamie brings Gesso Studio to the WEB for a mixed media program in a fun and artistically encouraging environment. Ages 5 to 12, Tuesdays, September 27 to October 25, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. $75. Thursdays. Join Monique for art expressions, using a variety of techniques and materials - paint, clay, paper mache, nature and more. All levels of experience welcome. Ages 9 to 15, September 22 to November 10, 4 to 5 p.m. at the WEB. $45. Saturdays. Learn to draw landscapes, people, still life and even cartoons like a master artist with John Hurley. Ages 5 to 12, September 10 to October 8, 10 to 11 a.m. $51. oNe-MiLe cross couNtry ruNs On Thursdays, find that after school burst of energy and run with the cross-country teams from Lake Oswego and Lakeridge High Schools. Arrive by 4:15 p.m. to register for races that start at 4:30 p.m. Free for Grades 3 to 8. • September 15, Pilkington Park (Lakeridge) • September 22, Uplands School (Lake Oswego) • September 29, Pilkington Park (Lakeridge) Lake oswego PubLic goLF course 17525 Stafford Rd. 503-636-8228 After School Golf. Practice, play or even study at the Golf Course any school day through October, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wi-Fi is free and snacks are available for purchase from Bunkers Restaurant. Ages 8 to 17, $199. (No adult supervision; good behavior essential.) PrograMs For aduLts First Tuesday Music Series - Dorian Michael September 6, 7-8:30 p.m. Dorian Michael started playing guitar as a seven-year old in Los Angeles. He has been a working guitarist for four decades and has played plenty of blues and folk, jazz and rock and roll. Call for Musicians If you are an experienced performer, live locally and are interested in playing at the Library, please send a sample of your music and bio to Jane Carr, at Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego, OR 97034 or jcarr@ci.oswego.or.us. Performing Arts Series - Thomas Schroyer September 14, 2 p.m. Influenced by the ‘new vaudeville,’ Thomas Schroyer plays an old world, comedy character, Tommy Twimble. This style of physical theater combines elements of object/hat manipulation, mime, magic, eccentric clown, and circus arts. Third Tuesday Author Series – Presents Jon Bell September 20, 7 p.m. Jon Bell’s On Mount Hood: A Biography of Oregon’s Perilous Peak tells the story of Oregon’s greatest mountain, a mountain that has shaped the very land of the Northwest. Through an engaging mix of first-person narrative, including an epic trip around the mountain on the storied Timberline Trail, and the stories of countless climbers, scientists, historians, and overall characters who have helped make Mount Hood the lively feature that it is. Storytelling Festival - Celebrating Family History On October 24 through 29, the Library will host Tell Me A Story, a Storytelling Festival, to celebrate the stories that reside within us, our families, and our community. Activities will include storytelling performances, workshops, oral history interviews, and local history presentations. Display Your Family History In conjunction with the Library’s Storytelling Festival, the October art display will feature your family history. Submit a photograph, painting, drawing, letter, or other framed family history treasure to the Reference Desk staff from September 1 through 19. Art should be suitable for a general audience, mounted and securely framed with no exposed glass edges, and ready to hang. All accepted submissions will be exhibited online and a select number will be exhibited at the library in October. Your History Is Our History Video Contest Submit a 3-5 minute video on the theme, family history. Submissions will be accepted until October 14. Videos will be screened by library staff and finalists will be presented at a reception on October 28 at the Library. The winner will be decided by the public and prizes will be awarded to the top three finalists. Free Computer Classes at the Library The 24/7 Library: Searching Online Resources class. Learn how to search the library’s online resources to find all kinds of information. Basic computer skills are required. Classes are held every first and second Tuesday at 9 a.m. Keyboarding and Internet Searching class teaches you the basics of computer and Internet use. Classes will be held on Wednesdays, September 14, 21 and 28, from 9 to 10 a.m. Email Basics class will build on the skills learned in the Keyboarding and Internet Searching class, and will show you how to set up and use a web email account. Classes will be held on some Mondays in September, call for dates and times. Beginning Library2Go class will teach you how to use digital audiobooks, eBooks and videos available free from your library through Library2Go! Only six students per class. The class will be held Saturday, September 17, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Winning Research: Help Your Student Find the Library’s Online Resources. Come to this class to learn about all of the free, online resources that the library has to offer students in this one class. The class will be held September 22, from 7 to 8 p.m. Sign up now for classes at the Library. Classes are free of charge, but you must sign up in advance. Call 503-675- 2540 or stop by the Library Reference Desk. PrograMs For chiLdreN Children’s Storytimes Starting Tuesday, September 13 Storytimes are special reading adventures tailored for a range of ages. Baby Storytime (birth through 18 months) is on Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m. Toddler Storytime (19 months to three years old) takes place on Wednesdays at 11:45 a.m. Preschool Storytime (three to five years olds) is on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Special Series: Musical Laptime with Colette Fallon Fridays at 10:30 a.m. on September 16, 23, 30 Families with babies from birth through eighteen months are invited to a series of musical laptimes presented by early childhood music specialist Colette Fallon. Programs take place on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Preschool Craft Program September 20 or 21, 11 a.m. Children from three to five years old are invited to design “mosaic turtles.” Craft programs take place immediately after preschool storytimes. Materials are provided but registration is required. Call 503-697-6580, to sign up. aduLt coMMuNity ceNter 505 G Avenue, 503-635-3758 2012 Medicare Presentation What’s New: An Overview of Medicare2012 Changes. Are you new to Medicare? Want to know more about Medicare Plans? Find out how to use the Medicare PlanFinder? What are Medicare eligibility requirements and enrollment periods? What Medicare does and doesn’t cover? And what are Medicare Parts A,B,C and D? Clackamas County Certified Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) Counselors will be on hand to answer these questions and more following the presentation. Wednesday, September 28, 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. Call 503-635-3758, to preregister. Medicare (AEP) Annual Enrollment Period is October 15 to December 7, 2011. Computer Learning Center Classes Digital Camera. Monday, September 12 and 19, 12:30 to 2 p.m. $16 Editing Your Digital Photos. Monday, September 26 and October 3, 12:30 to 2 p.m. $16 Computer 101 - 1st Time User. Mondays, September 19 to 26, 2:30 to 4 p.m. $16 Beginning Windows 7. Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 6 to 22, 2:30 to 4 p.m. $40 Computer Maintenance & Security. Thursday, September 29, 10 to 11:30 a.m. $10 Microsoft Word. Tuesdays, September 20 to October 4, 10 to 11:30 a.m. $28 Beginning Excel. Fridays, September 9 to 23, 12:30 to 2 p.m. $22 Non-members of LOACC pay 50% more than prices shown. For registration information, call 503-635-3758 or visit www.lo-clc.org. Hello L.O. 4 For inFormation about the City and its serviCes, go to www.Ci.oswego.or.us, or Call 503-635-0257. coMMuNity caLeNdar This newsletter is printed on 100% recycled content paper, using soy-based ink. ACC Adult Community Center DRC Development Review Commission HRAB Historic Resources Advisory Board LAB Library Advisory Board LONAC Lake Oswego Neighborhood Action Coalition LORA Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency MPP Millennium Plaza Park NA Neighborhood Association NRAB Natural Resources Advisory Board PRAB Parks and Recreation Advisory Board SAB Sustainability Advisory Board TAB Transportation Advisory Board WEB West End BuildingGlossary Citizen Information Specialist and HelloLO Editor Bonnie Hirshberger 503-675-3992 bhirshberger@ci.oswego.or.us Event dates are subject to change. More details are available online at: www.ci.oswego.or.us/cal/calendar.htm. For more information, call 503-635-0236. stay ConneCted The City has made it easy! Go to www.ci.oswego.or.us and choose how you want to stay connected! September 1 Thursday 2 Friday 3 Saturday • Farmers’ Market, 8:30am-1:30pm 4 Sunday • Portland Festival Symphony, Foothills, 5-7pm 5 Monday • Holiday - CITY OFFICES CLOSED 6 Tuesday • City Council Regular Meeting, 6pm • Library Music Series, 7pm 7 Wednesday • DRC Meeting, 7pm • First Addition/Forest Hills Neighborhood Coordinating Meeting, 7pm 8 Thursday 9 Friday 10 Saturday • Farmers’ Market, 8:30am-1:30pm • Mayor’s Golf Tournament • First Addition/Forest Hills Neighborhood Garage Sale • LONAC Meeting, 9:30am 11 Sunday 12 Monday • Planning Commission, 6:30pm 13 Tuesday • Arts Council Chronicle Mtg, 9:30am • City Council Special Mtg, 6pm 14 Wednesday • Library Performing Arts Series, 2pm • HRAB, 7pm • LAB Meeting, 7pm • TAB Meeting, 7pm 15 Thursday • Public Art Committee Mtg, 9:30am • Foothills CAC, WEB, 5-7pm • Birdshill NA/CPO Mtg, 7pm 16 Friday 17 Saturday • Farmers’ Market, 8:30am-1:30pm 18 Sunday • Mayor’s Community Bike Ride, 1-3pm • Walking Tour of George Rogers Park, 3-4pm 19 Monday • City Council Special Mtg, 6pm • SAB Meeting, 6:30pm • DRC Meeting, 7pm 20 Tuesday • City Council Regular Meeting, 6pm • Library Author Series, 7pm 21 Wednesday • NRAB Meeting, 6:30pm • PRAB Meeting, 6:30pm 22 Thursday • 50+ Advisory Board, 8:30am • Arts Council Board Mtg, 8:30am 23 Friday 24 Saturday • Farmers’ Market, 8:30am-1:30pm 25 Sunday 26 Monday • Arts Council Gallery Without Walls, 1pm • Sundeleaf Park Dedication, 4-6pm • LORA Meeting, 6pm • Planning Commission, 6:30pm 27 Tuesday • City Council Special Mtg, 6pm 28 Wednesday 29 Thursday 30 Friday October 1 Saturday • Farmers’ Market, 8:30am-1:30pm • LONAC Meeting, 9:30am 2 Sunday 3 Monday • DRC Meeting, 7pm 4 Tuesday • City Council Regular Meeting, 6pm • Library Music Series, 7pm Mayor’s 1st aNNuaL coMMuNity bike ride It’s with a lot of excitement that Mayor Jack Hoffman invites you to join him on Sunday, September 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. for a leisurely 12-mile bicycle ride around town. Together – with special rider of honor, new Police Chief Don Johnson - riders will start at Lower Millennium Park and make stops at the Westlake Fire Station, where fireman will show off their station and trucks, and at the Hunt Club for a special visit. In hopes of attracting as many different types of riders as possible, Mayor Hoffman scouted a scenic and fairly flat route suitable for families, seniors, avid cyclists, and those who just like to cruise around town. Mayor Hoffman is also interested in learning from riders more about how they get around town for work and play. The City is getting ready to update its Transportation System Plan. To kick off the effort, share your wants and needs for future transportation options. For more information, visit http://welovelakeoswego. com/action-areas/a-connected-community/. To register, please contact Laura Weigel at 503-675-3730 or lweigel@ci.oswego.or.us. 2nd Annual Heritage Tree Bike Ride, May 2011 we love lake oswego Poetry coNtest Fancy yourself a scribe? Love Lake Oswego? Then put on your poet hat and tell us what you love about Lake Oswego! Your composition should describe why Lake Oswego is the greatest place to live, work and play. Below are the basics. Visit http://welovelakeoswego.com, for more details. • Poem Style: Any (rhyming, free verse, haiku, sonnet, iambic pentameter, etc.) • Length: Not to exceed 14 lines • Accepting entries: September 1 through October 28 • Three Age Categories: Kids, Teens, and Adults Selected poems will be on display at the Community Summit on Community Culture tentatively scheduled for October 20. The winning poems will be announced at a City Council meeting and published in HelloLO. Comb the First Addition/Forest Hills neighborhoods for fantastic finds on Saturday, September 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow the neighborhood signs, or download a map with specific sale items and locations: http://fanforesthills.com/. Direct your questions to lofanevent@gmail.com or 971-235-4978. Remaining items after the sale will be donated to the Forest Hills Elementary School Rummage Sale and Community Warehouse to assist families in need. coMMuNity garage saLe On September 11, 2001 - ten years ago - terrorist attacks in Lower Manhattan, at the Pentagon and in a rural Pennsylvania field, resulted in 2,977 deaths. To remember and honor those lost, the City invites you to a memorial planned for 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 11 at Millennium Plaza Park. Part of that ceremony will be a reading of the names of the 343 FDNY firefighters lost that day. 9/11 - 10 years a tiMe to reMeMber, a tiMe to PrePare National Preparedness Month was founded after 9/11 to increase preparedness in the U.S. The City encourages you to take time to remember those lost as well as time to make sure you are prepared for future emergencies. Here are three step to prepare and plan: 1. Get a Kit: Keep enough emergency supplies on hand for you and your family – water, non-perishable food, first aid, prescriptions, flashlight, battery-powered radio. 2. Make a Plan: Discuss, agree on, and practice an emergency plan. 3. Be Informed: Find preparedness information by: • Accessing Ready.gov to learn what to do before, during, and after an emergency. • Signing up for CodeRED, the City’s emergency notification system. CodeRED allows City officials to quickly deliver emergency notification messages via telephone, email, and text message citywide at a rate of 1,000 calls per minute. CodeRED is used for significant emergencies such as floods, earthquakes, bomb threats, gas leaks, missing children or elderly, and electrical outages. To register for CodeRED emergency notifications, go to www.ci.oswego.or.us and click “Sign Up for CodeRED,” or call the Citizen Information Center at 503- 635-0257, for assistance. • Check out the City’s Emergency Management program at www.ci.oswego.or.us/ EmergencyManagement or visit Ready.gov for a checklist of supplies and sample plans. The most important step you can take in helping your local responders is being able to take care of yourself and those in your care. September is National Preparedness Month