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O . O L .August 2019THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF LAKE OSWEGOHello
WELCOME NEW CITY MANAGER
The Lake Oswego City Council has selected
Martha Bennett as its new City Manager. Ms.
Bennett, most recently the Chief Operating
Officer of Metro, will replace City Manager Scott
Lazenby who retired at the end of June.
“I am thrilled to be
coming to the City
of Lake Oswego,”
said Bennett. “Lake
Oswego is a strong
community with an
exceptional quality
of life. I look forward
to working with the
City Council, the
City’s top-notch staff,
and the residents and
businesses of this
special place.”
“After a thorough recruitment process that
involved multiple community stakeholders and
staff, we have selected Martha to be our new City
Manager. I am excited to have her on board,”
Mayor Kent Studebaker stated.
Bennett brings over 25 years of solid local
government experience. Prior to her position
as Chief Operating Officer at Metro, her
employment history includes the positions of
City Administrator at the City of Ashland,
Executive Director at the Columbia River Gorge
Commission, and Assistant City Manager at the
City of Milwaukie. Her educational achievements
include a Master of Public Policy from the
Graduate School of Public Policy at the University
of California at Berkeley, and a Bachelor of
Arts degree at Willamette University where she
majored in history and political science.
Bennett will begin her duties on August 19,
2019. In the interim, Megan Phelan will serve as
City Manager pro tem.
CITY HALL - UPDATE
GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY SET FOR 11 A.M. FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
In July, the Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency
Board approved the funding for the $43 million
City Hall project. Funded primarily through urban
renewal funds, the new City Hall will provide the
community with a seismically safe, modern, energy
efficient and better functioning building that will be
designed to a LEED Gold rating standard.
The new City Hall is approximately 73,000 square
feet (sf) which includes 57,300 sf of city hall
and police/911 space, 2,700 sf of retail (for the
Arts Council and Booktique) and 13,000 sf of
underground secured police parking. The project will
be constructed in two phases. Phase 1 will include
construction of the new City Hall on the parcels
next to the existing City Hall (A Avenue and Third
Street) and Phase 2 will include deconstruction of
the existing City Hall and replacing it with surface
parking (that could be redeveloped in the future) and
a new civic plaza. Phase 1 is expected to be completed
with move-in around March 2021 and Phase 2, final
completion of the project by the end of 2021.
For more information about this project, please visit
www.lakeoswego.city/city-hall-project or contact Sid
Sin, Redevelopment Manager, at 503-697-7421.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - AUGUST 6
JOIN THE FUN!
The City encourages residents to get to know their
neighbors - and National Night Out provides
the perfect opportunity! On Tuesday, August 6
neighbors around the city will be gathering for
barbecues, ice cream socials, potlucks, activities
and games. Our Fire and Police Departments -
including our K9 Team - will be visiting many of
these parties and will be bringing pies.
To find a party in your neighborhood, go to
www.lakeoswego.city/NationalNightOut.
For questions, contact Bonnie Hirshberger at
503-675-3992 or bhirshberger@lakeoswego.city.
MULTI-CITY EQUITY SUMMIT
PLANTING THE SEEDS FOR POSITIVE CHANGE
The City of Lake Oswego is proud to be part of the upcoming Multi-City Equity Summit! Join us on
Saturday, October 19, for the inaugural Multi-City Equity Summit as we learn together and identify
ways to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities.
For more information, please visit www.multicityequity.org. You can also follow Multi-City Equity
Summit on Facebook. Additional information will also be included in the October HelloLO.
PHOTO CONTEST
DEADLINE - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Enter your best images in the 11th Annual City of Lake Oswego Photo Contest for a chance to win! First place
winners will receive a $100 gift card; second place winners a $50 gift card; and third place winners a $25 gift
card. Entries need to be submitted by 5 p.m., Monday, September 9. For contest details, please visit www.
lakeoswego.city/publicaffairs/photo-contest.
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
NEW LICENSING REQUIREMENTS GO INTO EFFECT AUGUST 15
On July 16, Lake Oswego City Council enacted
Ordinance 2815. This ordinance allows short-term
rentals (rentals of less than 31 days) on certain
residential properties, subject to the City’s home
occupation/home business licensing requirements.
Residents may apply for a license to operate a short-
term rental beginning on August 15 when the
ordinance goes into effect.
• Short-term rentals are limited to properties
containing a detached single-family house
and may be located within the house or in an
approved accessory dwelling unit on the same lot.
• The property owner must make their primary
residence on the same property that is licensed
for short-term rental use, but they need not be
present during rentals.
• Residents wanting to operate a short-term rental
must obtain a business license from the City
and certify that they agree to comply with the
ordinance’s requirements.
More information, including instructions on how to
apply for a short-term rental business license, will be
available online on or before August 15 at:
www.lakeoswego.city/short-term-rentals.
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Theresa Kohlhoff
City Councilor
503-660-8693 (Cell)
Jackie Manz
City Councilor
503-939-2563 (Cell)
John LaMotte
City Councilor
971-263-8272 (Cell)
Daniel Nguyen
City Councilor
503-913-4383 (Cell)
Skip O’Neill
City Councilor
503-781-7664 (Cell)
John Wendland
City Councilor
971-235-8014 (Cell)
Kent Studebaker
Mayor
503-201-2270 (Cell)
City Council
503-635-0215
City Manager
Martha Bennett
503-635-0215
SIGN RULES
The City’s Sign Code (LOC Chapter 47) allows
temporary and permanent signs to be displayed in the
City as long as certain specific limits - size, placement,
duration and manner in which displayed - are met. The
purpose of the Sign Code is to ensure that signs are
constructed, erected and maintained in a safe manner
that does not create visual distractions for motorists.
It also helps our community maintain a neat, clean,
orderly and attractive appearance. Before posting signs,
visit www.lakeoswego.city/planning/signs for some
helpful reminders.
Right-of-way issues
Illegal signs (attached to utility poles, traffic signs
and placed in the medians), planter boxes, boulders,
boat trailers, and basketball hoops that are placed in
the public right-of way are a growing problem in our
community. These objects endanger the public, impede
the flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic and contribute
to “visual pollution.”
The public right-of right way is intended to provide
additional surface for safer travel whether pedestrian
or vehicular, temporary parking and accessibility to
utilities. It is a violation to use it as private property,
permanent storage, or the extension and installation
of permanent landscaping that reduces or eliminates
public access or endangers the public’s safety.
If you are unsure about the use of the public right-of-
way adjacent to your property, please contact the Traffic
Engineering staff at 503-635-0270.
FIRE HYDRANT TESTING
1,700 ARE TESTED ANNUALLY
Fire hydrants can come in many different shapes,
sizes, and colors. No matter the color or size,
hydrants are an indispensable tool for the overall
protection of our lives and property. However,
hydrants are of no use unless they are accessible and
regularly maintained.
Public Works and the Fire Department maintain
roughly 1,700 fire hydrants throughout our
community. Ongoing maintenance of hydrants
includes: checking for leaks, clearing any brush
around the hydrant, repairing any broken hydrants
or parts, and painting. One important maintenance
task is testing the hydrants. This ensures hydrants
are working in advance of an emergency.
For testing, the City operates the hydrants to check
that all functions are in working order. Staff tests
the water pressure, flow, and operation. We also
check to make sure caps and valves are in working
order. Lastly, we test to make sure that the hydrant
can be properly shut off. The City prioritizes this
work and tests every hydrant in the community
annually.
By testing annually, it prepares us for emergencies
and improves our Insurance Services Office’s
Public Protection Classification rating. This rating
indicates how well-equipped fire departments are
to put out fires in the community. Currently, the
City of Lake Oswego is a Class 2 out of 10, Class
1 being the highest. We are proud to provide our
community the highest level of emergency pre-
planning and community risk reduction efforts.
For questions regarding the hydrant testing, please
contact Public Works at 503-635-0280.
Occasionally - when there are issues or concerns about contamination, waterline
breaks, etc. - hydrants are flushed in order to fully clear the water mainline.
OAK GROVE - LAKE OSWEGO PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE BRIDGE STUDY
COME LEARN ABOUT AND COMMENT ON POSSIBLE LOCATIONS
Clackamas County is leading a Metro-funded study in
partnership with the local jurisdictions to determine
if a pedestrian/bicycle bridge across the Willamette
River between unincorporated Oak Grove and Lake
Oswego is feasible. In late spring, the Community
Advisory Committee and Policy Committee discussed
evaluation criteria and important considerations,
and we heard from more than 500 people through
an online survey. This summer, engineers identified
potential locations where a bridge could cross the
river, allow for boat clearance underneath, and land
on public property or public road right-of-way.
We would like to hear your thoughts on the bridge
and possible locations. Drop by one of our open
houses – in-person or online!
• Monday, August 5, 6-8 p.m.
LO Maintenance Center
17601 Pilkington Rd, Lake Oswego
• Wednesday, August 7, 7-9 p.m.
Rose Villa Performing Arts Center
13505 SE River Rd, Oak Grove
• Online through August 9
www.clackamas.us/transportation/oglo
Public feedback will be shared with the Community
Advisory Committee and Policy Committee, charged
with making recommendations on the study. Meeting
details and additional information is available
online or contact Ellen Rogalin, Clackamas County
Community Relations, 503-742-4274.
MANAGING OUR PARKS & NATURAL AREAS
A STRATEGIC APPROACH
Lake Oswego has over 640 acres of parkland.
Have you ever wondered… how does LO Parks &
Recreation care for our parks?
The maintenance and care of our land starts with
our dedicated staff holding the same goal of caring
and protecting our urban and natural environment.
We are consistently looking for ways to improve our
enhancement and protection of our parks lands.
In order to carefully and effectively manage noxious
and invasive species within the parks system,
staff utilizes a strategic guide called Integrated
Pest Management (IPM). IPM uses an effective
and environmentally sensitive approach to pest
management. Our IPM is a “tool box” holding a
wide range of methods for control such as hand
removal, mechanical removal, mulching, planting
and chemical treatments when needed. In addition,
our Stewardship program supports over 40 work
parties every year to help with invasive species
control and plantings.
For more information about our IPM or to view
the current document, please visit www.lakeoswego.
city/parksrec/parks-integrated-pest-management.
SEEKING APPLICANTS
50+ ADVISORY BOARD
For more details, go to www.lakeoswego.city/boc/boards-commissions-vacancies or contact the City
Manager’s Office at 503-635-0215. Applications can be filled out online. Deadline to apply is August 15.
BUYING A HOME?
MAKE SURE TO DO YOUR RESEARCH!
Before buying a home or piece of property to develop,
the City’s Engineering Department recommends that
you ask some important questions:
1. What easements are on the property? This includes
public utility or franchise easements such as PGE
and NW Natural. This can be found on a Title
Report or on the recorded plat.
2. Where are the public utility mainlines located?
Water, sewer, stormwater - are they in the street?
Running down the side of the property? Or even
in the backyard in some cases. There will be an
associated easement if they are not in the public
right-of-way (ROW) or street area and it will have
restrictions associated with putting any fences,
structures, trees or other improvements over the top
of them. Expect periodic access for maintenance
and potential reconstruction at some point.
3. How will the storm water flow and drain during
rain events? If the house and driveway are below
the street area, is the water going to run towards
the house? Where is the water from your property
flowing? Who and what is downhill from you? If
it’s a steep piece of property, how stable are the soils?
There are resources available to determine if any
previous investigative work has occurred on the site.
The City’s Engineering staff can help answer many of
these types of questions. Step up to our business counter
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. - most of the
research can be done while you wait.
Look for more important questions to ask in the
September HelloLO.
For details on these and other events, visit
www.lakeoswegolibrary.org or call:
Main Number, 503-636-7628
Reference Desk Number, 503-675-2540
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Your Community Resource for Information and EnrichmentCITY LIBRARY
PARKS & RECREATION
Location: 17525 Stafford Road
Mailing: PO Box 369
For more information or to register for Parks &
Recreation (LOPR) programs, call 503-675-2549
or visit www.loparks.org.
FUN WITH ART
19506 - Summer Watercolor Workshop
19208 - Paper Quilling
19214 - Clay Night Out
19331 - Bob Ross Oil Painting - Rivers Peace
SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
19489 - International Soccer Camps
19385 - Ninja Warrior Camp
19388 - Yoga for Kids Camp
STEM Soccer Camp
LO PARKS & RECREATION HIGH
SCHOOL CITY LEAGUE BASKETBALL
Registration opens August 5!
FITNESS
Strength and Balance Free Try-It-Out
20085 - 2-3 p.m., Wednesday, August 21.
20086 - 2-3 p.m., Friday, August 30.
Intro to Qigong FREE Try-it-Out
20087 - 12-1 p.m., August 19, 22, 26, or 29.
ROWING
Rookie Week
19167 - Ages 16-18, 7-9:30 a.m., Monday-Friday,
August 19-23.
19168 - Ages 14-15, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Monday-
Friday, August 19-23.
SUMMER OF MUSIC
Concerts continue at Millennium Plaza Park
Join us to celebrate summer in LO with our
concert series. Concerts continue this month on
Sundays at Millennium Plaza Park from 6-7:30
p.m. and Wednesdays at Westlake Park from
6:30-8:30 p.m. Low sand chairs and blankets
are encouraged. Dogs are permitted on leash.
Guests may bring food and drink (excluding
hard alcohol). In addition, food is available for
purchase at Westlake Park. Vendors include Dogs
& Fries, Getta Gyro, Koi Fusion, Kona Ice, and
Ruby Jewel. For additional information, please
visit www.lakeoswego.city/concerts. Special
thanks to presenting sponsor Cascade Sotheby’s
International Realty. See you at the show!
HOWL AT THE MOON
An Epic 5K Adventure on Saturday, August 10
Join the City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation
Department for an epic adventure with the 5k
obstacle run on Saturday, August 10 from 5-8
p.m. Navigate 3.1 miles of natural terrain and
make your way through challenging obstacles,
monkey bars, plank walk, mud pits, and more.
Then celebrate your victory on the course and
have a heck of a good time at the Barn Bash
after-party! Get a little country and rock out
to wild west tunes, and enjoy tasty bites and
brew from Ancestry Brewing, Dogs & Fries, and
Kona Ice. Whether a casual fitness fan or elite
athlete, this race is perfect for the whole family!
Open to ages 10+. $45 for adults; $35 for
youth. Discounted team pricing also available.
For additional information or to register, visit
www.howlatthemoonlo.org. Special thanks to
event sponsors Waldman Realty Group at Keller
Williams and Meduri World Delights.
Interested in volunteering at Howl at the Moon?
WE WANT YOU! Join your friends and cheer
on adventurers tackling the numerous obstacles.
Score a volunteer t-shirt and memories to last a
lifetime. To volunteer, please sign up at
HowlattheMoonLO.org.
New!
New!
SUMMER READING PARTY
Music, games, snacks, and fun for all!
Rossman Park- 4th and C Ave. Wednesday,
August 14, 2-4 p.m.
Let's celebrate together at our Summer Party at
Rossman Park! Gumboot Dancer Michael Moloi
is our featured performer. "Not Your Average Joe"
Mishkin will sculpt out-of-this-world balloon
creations! Rossman Park is located at 555 4th
Street.
LEARN TO DRAW ANIME!
Anime Your Way! With Carlos Nieto III
Saturday, August 10, 3-4:15 p.m.
Anime Your Way is a comprehensive step-by-step
drawing program developed over 10 years by The
Simpsons artist Carlos Nieto III that teaches you how
to create and modify an anime character from scratch,
no matter what your drawing level! Using simple
shapes and easy to understand instructions, you will
gain the knowledge to create your very own unique
anime characters.
All materials are provided, and no registration is
required. The library is located at 706 Fourth Street.
For more information, contact Todd Feinman at
tfeinman@lakeoswego.city or 503-675-2535.
PUPPET THEATRE
Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre: “Pegasus and the Stories of the Stars”
Friday, August 9, 2-3 p.m.
Space is full of stars, but how did those stars get
their names? Tears of Joy Theatre brings Roman
and Greek myths to life. This production is a
non-stop kid-friendly puppet-romp of fun for
everyone. Cheer for heroes and titans alike!
For more information on these events, contact
the Children’s desk at 503-697-6580 or visit
www.lakeoswegolibrary.org/youth.
IT’S “FOOD FOR FINES” MONTH!
Throughout the month of August, the Lake Oswego
Public Library will be partnering with Hunger
Fighters Oregon AND the Tualatin Schoolhouse
Pantry to acquire food for local families in need. In
exchange for each non-perishable food or hygiene
item donated, the library will waive $1 in overdue
fines. Please no expired products.
TRIVIA NIGHT!!!
Tuesday Trivia at Roots Public House
Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 7-8:30 p.m.
Join us for fun and challenging trivia questions,
cold beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and
good company! Librarians Carissa Barrett and
Chris Myers will present the trivia night at Roots
Public House.
Roots is a unique, non-profit pub that donates
its proceeds to charities of the customers’ choice.
Roots is located inside the Palisades Marketplace,
1377 McVey Ave.
ALL AGES WELCOME. For more information,
visit www.rootslakeoswego.com, or contact
librarian Chris Myers at cmyers@lakeoswego.city.
MUSIC
First Tuesday Music: Gary Ogan Duo
Tuesday, August 6, 7-8 p.m.
Singer/songwriter Gary Ogan and keyboardist
Brian Rose return to perform a delightful
combination of original tunes, along with covers
from the 1970s. This concert is sponsored by
the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library
and admission is free. For more information,
please contact Chris Myers at 503-481-2507 or
cmyers@lakeoswego.city.
Tumelo Michael Moloi
PICKLEBALL SHOWCASE
Saturday, August 3 at 1 p.m.
Join the Lake Oswego Pickleball Club and the
City’s Parks & Recreation Department at George
Rogers Park for an exhibition featuring six top
pickleball pros on Saturday, August 3 at 1 p.m.
Event includes National Champions Wes
Gabrielsen and Bonnie Williams, as well as top
ranked Tony Tollenaar, Erik Lange, Tracie Dejager,
and Junior Champion Will Gardner. Spectators
will see the sport played at its limit with Doubles
and singles. The exhibition will be followed by a
mini clinic from the pros and a social.
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For inFormation about the City and its serviCes, go to www.lakeoswego.City or Call 503-635-0257.
Contributing writers:Nell Diamond, LibraryJamie Inglis, Parks & Recreation Kristen Kibler, JLARobin Krakauer, Arts CouncilJudy Nelson, Parks & Recreation
Erica Rooney, EngineeringScot Siegel, Planning & BuildingSidaro Sin, RedevelopmentDiana Smith-Bouwer, Public Information
Madison Thesing, Public Works
Citizen inFormation speCialist and hellolo editor/writer
Bonnie Hirshberger 503-675-3992 bhirshberger@lakeoswego.city
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ACC Adult Community Center
CCP Christ Church Parish
DRC Development Review Commission
GC LO Municipal Golf Course
GRP George Rogers Park
HRAB Historic Resources Advisory Board
LAB Library Advisory Board
LIB LO Public Library
LORA Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency
MC Maintenance Center
MPP Millennium Plaza Park
NA Neighborhood Association
PNAB Parks, Rec & Natural Resources Advisory Board
SAB Sustainability Advisory Board
TAB Transportation Advisory BoardGlossaryAugust
1 Thursday • Blood Drive, City Hall, 9:30am-2:30pm
• Movies in the Park, MPP, dusk
2 Friday • Blood Drive, City Hall, 9:30am-2:30pm
3 Saturday • Farmers’ Market, 8:30am-1:30pm
• Tree Identification Walking Tour, 10-
11:30am
• Child Safety Seat Clinic, Main Fire
Dept, 10am-1:30pm
• Pickleball Showcase, GRP, 1pm
4 Sunday • Moonlight & Music Concert, 6pm
5 Monday • Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Open
House, MC, 6-8pm
• DRC Meeting, 7pm
6 Tuesday • National Night Out
• Library Music Series - Gary Ogan Duo,
7-8pm
7 Wednesday • Summer Concert - Westlake Park,
6:30-8:30pm
• Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Open
House, Oak Grove, 7-9pm
8 Thursday • Old Town NA Board Meeting, 7pm
9 Friday • City Hall Ground Breaking Ceremony,
3rd & A, 11am
10 Saturday • Farmers’ Market, 8:30am-1:30pm
• Learn to Draw Anime, LIB, 3-4:15pm
• Howl at the Moon 5K, Luscher, 5-8pm
11 Sunday • Moonlight & Music Concert, 6pm
12 Monday • Planning Commission, 6:30pm
13 Tuesday
14 Wednesday • Library Performing Arts - Pickled
Peppers Kitchen Band, 1pm
• Summer Reading Party, Rossman
Park, 2-4pm
• Summer Concert - Westlake Park,
6:30-8:30pm
• LAB Meeting, 7pm
15 Thursday
16 Friday
17 Saturday • Farmers’ Market, 8:30am-1:30pm
18 Sunday • Moonlight & Music Concert, 6pm
19 Monday • Public Art Committee Mtg, 2pm
• DRC Meeting, 7pm
20 Tuesday
21 Wednesday • Summer Concert - Westlake Park,
6:30-8:30pm
22 Thursday • Tree Workshop, City Hall, 5:30-7pm
23 Friday • 50+ Advisory Board, ACC, 10am
24 Saturday • Farmers’ Market, 8:30am-1:30pm
• Poker Run Car Tour, 10am
25 Sunday • Car & Boat Show, 9am-3pm
• Moonlight & Music Concert, 6pm
26 Monday • Planning Commission, 6:30pm
27 Tuesday • Trivia Night, Roots Public House,
7-8:30pm
28 Wednesday • It’s A Free Country: Exploring
Freedom, ACC, 5-6:30pm
• Summer Concert - Westlake Park,
6:30-8:30pm
29 Thursday
30 Friday
31 Saturday • Farmers’ Market, 8:30am-1:30pm
September
1 Sunday
2 Monday • Labor Day - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
3 Tuesday • City Council Regular Meeting, 6:30pm
Event dates are subject to change.
More details are available online at:
www.lakeoswego.city/calendar
For more information, call 503-675-3992.
Community Calendar
TWILIGHT ON THE FARM - DINNER
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, AT LUSCHER FARM
Enjoy an evening strolling the backfields and historic
barn and dining from seasonally inspired farm to
table menu created by Chef Pascal Chureau of Field
and Vine. The evening begins with local wines,
brews and appetizers to be followed by a family
style dinner, dessert by On A Whim Studios, live
music (provided by the Dryland Farmers Band) and
dancing in the barn. Many of the ingredients for
the meal are graciously provided by 47th Ave Farm -
grown just 100 meters from the barn.
For tickets and more information, visit www.
luscherfriends.org/fundraiser.
COLLECTOR CAR & CLASSIC BOAT SHOW
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
The Collector Car & Classic Boat Show is celebrating
its 20th year! We have returned to a one-day show
- join us on Sunday, August 25 from 9 to 3 p.m.
to check out over over 200 collector cars at George
Rogers Park and 40 beautiful and rare wooden boats
at the docks at Sundeleaf Plaza. A free shuttle will be
running between the two areas. This year, the featured
Car Show Marque is Pre-World War II Classics.
Kick off the weekend on Saturday, August 24 with the
Dr. Quinton-Cox Memorial Poker Run Car Tour. This
tour helps support the Dr. Quinton-Cox Memorial
Scholarship Fund and the Oswego Heritage Council
Museum. The tour starts at 10 a.m.
For more information on the car and boat show or the poker run car tour, call the Oswego Heritage Council
at 503-635-6373 or visit www.oswegoheritage.org/car-boat-show-1.
WATER AUDIT
HIGH SUMMER WATER BILLS GOT YOU SCATCHIN’ YOUR HEAD?
We can help! Call Kevin McCaleb, Water Conservation Specialist, at 503-675-3747 for a free water audit.
TREE PROTECTION & REMOVAL WORKSHOP
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 5:30-7 P.M., CITY HALL, 380 A AVENUE
The City is pleased to offer another free Urban &
Community Forestry Workshop! On August 22,
explore the City’s tree code requirements for tree
protection and tree removal permits. This workshop
includes an indoor presentation to explain the
various types of tree removal permits and outdoor
demonstration with examples of measuring tree
diameter, tree protection fencing, techniques for
protecting trees during construction, and more.
To register, please call 503-635-0290 or email
planning@lakeoswego.city. Class sizes are limited,
preregistration is required and Lake Oswego
residents will be given first priority.
GALLERY WITHOUT WALLS CELEBRATION
SAVE THE DATE!
The Arts Council of Lake Oswego is excited to reveal
twelve new Gallery Without Walls sculptures in Lake
Oswego on Saturday, September 14 from 3 to 5 p.m.
The annual celebration will be held in Sundeleaf Plaza,
located at 120 South State Street. Family-friendly
activities include an artmaking corner for adults and
children, docent-led tours, artist talks, fun food and
beverages, and a drawing rally featuring area artists. Sales
from the drawing rally will benefit the Arts Council’s
education and outreach programs. This event is open free
and open to the public.
CLEMATIS GARDEN - READY TO ENJOY
Love flowers? Check out the Rogerson Clematis Garden
at Luscher Farm! The Garden houses the only accredited
clematis collection in North America with plant
combinations and layout created to inspire and educate the
home gardener. The Garden, located at 125 Rosemont Road,
is open to visitors every day from dawn to dusk. Private and
public classes and tours are available via the website.
Plants can be purchased when the greenhouse is open. The
greenhouse (staffed with volunteers) is open May through
October on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Read more about the Garden and what’s in bloom at www.
rogersonclematiscollection.org. For additional information,
please contact info@rogersonclematiscollection.org or
971-777-4394.