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August 2019 Hello LO*****ECRWSS***** POSTAL CUSTOMER Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Permit 124 Lake Oswego, OR 2 Buying a Home? Managing Our Parks Fire Hydrant Testing Sign Rules Seeking Applicants - 50+ Board Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Open Houses 3 Pickleball Showcase Summer of Music Howl at the Moon Summer Reading Party Puppet Theatre Trivia Night Learn to Draw Anime 4 Water Audits Available Car & Boat Show Tree Workshop Gallery Without Walls Celebration Twilight on the Farm Clematis Garden Community Calendar Insert ACC On the Go Inside For inFormation about the City and its serviCes, go to www.lakeoswego.City or Call 503-635-0257. 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. 2 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 3 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. 44 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 This newsletter is printed on Processed Chlorine Free 100% recycled content paper, using soy-based ink. 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.