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December 2019 Hello LO*****ECRWSS***** POSTAL CUSTOMER Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Permit 124 Lake Oswego, OR 2 Holiday Safety Tips Suicide - Let’s Talk About It Stay Informed Prevent Water Damage Be Aware - Deer 3 Holiday Concert Winter Break Camps Sale - Golf Range Cards Advance Directives Golden Years Reading Without Walls Priced Out - Documentary Tuesday Trivia 4 Straws - Documentary Holiday Marketplace Holiday Caroling Event Community Treasure Hunt Greening the Holidays 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 .December 2019THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF LAKE OSWEGOHello RECYCLED ORNAMENT CONTEST The City invites all Lake Oswego residents to participate in our first Recycled Ornament Contest. This fun contest encourages participants to be creative and look at recyclables in a new way. Approximately 50 ornaments will be selected to decorate a holiday tree inside City Hall. In mid-December the decorated tree will be donated to bring cheer to others over the holidays. Winners in each category will receive a $50 gift card and a few gifts made from recycled or environmentally-friendly material. All entries must be received by 5 p.m., Tuesday, December 3. For contest details, please visit www.lakeoswego.city/recycled-ornament-contest. HELPING REDUCE ELDER ABUSE A UNIQUE COLLABORATION TO BENEFIT VULNERABLE ADULTS The Lake Oswego Adult Community Center (ACC) is pleased to announce a unique collaboration to benefit vulnerable adults in the City. Did you know… elder abuse affects one in ten elders nationally? To help reduce elder abuse, Lake Oswego Police Department Adult Resources Officer Dawn Pecoraro and Clackamas County Adult Protective Services Specialist Trevor Lewis are now co-located at the ACC - alongside ACC Client Services Coordinator Trace Rew and other older adult-serving professionals. This team will work together to help identify and reduce abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults (in addition to providing information on the many vital programs offered by the ACC - such as respite, transportation, Meals on Wheels, support groups and more). Lake Oswego is the only location in the country known to have this multidisciplinary setting for older adults. For more information, please call 503-635-3758 or visit the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Avenue. ACC Client Services Coordinator Trace Rew, Clackamas County Adult Protective Services Specialist Trevor Lewis and LOPD Adult Resources Officer Dawn Pecoraro. #YOUANDBLUE CONTINUES The Police Department’s #youandblue continues this month with a number of fun events, including “Coffee with a Cop” on December 5, ’Tis the Season of Soul Holiday Concert with Patrick Lamb on December 8, Tinseltown Trolley on December 13-15, and more. Stop by to say “Hello!” The #youandblue campaign is designed to celebrate the partnership between citizens and law enforcement. The community is invited to take to social media to share photos with the Police Department and include the hashtag #youandblue. Citizens are encouraged to make a connection with our officers - introduce yourself, have a conversation and get to know our Police team. You might be surprised to learn that there are expert fishermen, hunters, woodworkers, chefs, runners, cyclists and even former college football players in the department. The Police Department hopes #youandblue will celebrate the unity between law enforcement and community members and continue to enhance the quality of life for all Lake Oswegans. For additional information, please contact Sergeant Jay Weitman at jweitman@lakeoswego.city. COFFEE WITH A COP Join us on Thursday, December 5 at the Meadows Road Starbucks (5800 Meadows Rd) for another wonderful #youandblue event! From 12-2 p.m., sit down, savor a flavorable cup of coffee, and have an enjoyable conversation with LOPD officers! 2020 CITY COUNCIL GOALS INPUT In preparation for goal setting, the City Council would like to hear from the community. • Participate in round table discussions with members of the Council and community at the Council Open House from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 2 at the Maintenance Center, 17601 Pilkington Rd. • Submit your input online by noon on Friday, January 10 at www.lakeoswego.city/ citycouncil/2020-city-council-goals-input. Comments will be shared with the City Council before their retreat. The Lake Oswego City Council will hold its annual goal setting retreat on Saturday, January 11, 2020 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Adult Community Center, 505 G Avenue. 2020 DOG CALENDAR PICK UP YOUR FREE CALENDAR TODAY! In addition to featuring adorable dogs, this calendar gives you the opportunity to meet some of the staff who provide you stellar City service. Plus it includes loads of helpful information including important contact information for city departments and other services. To pick up your free calendar (while supply lasts), stop by the Public Information Office at City Hall, 380 A Avenue. Calendars can also be picked up at Parks & Recreation (at Christ Church Parish), the Adult Community Center, Golf Course and the LO Library. GIVE A LITTLE & BRIGHTEN THE HOLIDAYS THE LO PILLOWCASE PROJECT IS UNDERWAY! We are collecting basic needs items and small gifts for families, seniors and teenagers in need throughout Clackamas County, including Lake Oswego. Pick up a beautiful handmade pillowcase and fill it with basic needs items along with a few special gifts and return it to City Hall by Friday, December 13. In addition to the Pillowcase Project, the City coordinates a number of other great giving options: Oregon Food Pantries are collecting non-perishable food to help the more than 250,000 people in Continued on page 2 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 SUICIDE – LET’S TALK ABOUT IT You don’t have to be an expert to make a difference. Everyone can play a role in suicide prevention in our community. Staying connected, being a good listener and having meaningful conversations is something we can all do. If you notice someone who might be struggling - start a conversation. Asking, ‘Are you okay?’ can open a dialogue. And if all is well, that person will know you’re someone who cares enough to ask. Together we can offer help... and hope. Learn More! Visit www.gettrainedtohelp.com to learn about and register for free mental health and suicide prevention first aid classes. WHAT WE KNOW • Suicide is preventable. • Research shows that asking someone directly about suicidal intent can lower anxiety, open up communication and lower the risk of an impulsive act. • You will never put the thought in someone’s head or cause someone to be suicidal. If someone is thinking about suicide and we ask the question, it expresses care and concern and lets them know we are a safe person to talk to. • Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US. 47,173 Americans died by suicide in 2017. • Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 15-34 in Oregon. • In 2017, men died by suicide 3.54x more often than women. • Clackamas County has a 13% higher rate of suicide than that of the national rate. • Approximately 1 death by suicide occurs every 5 days in Clackamas County. • In 2018, Lake Oswego Police Dept responded to 29 attempted suicides. HELP IS HERE! • Clackamas County Crisis Line: 503-655-8585 • Youth Crisis Line: 1-877-968-8491 (talk, text or chat) • Senior Loneliness Line: 503-200-1633 • Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 press #1 • The Trevor Project Suicide Prevention Lifeline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning young people ages 13 to 24 years: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386) • Trans Lifeline’s Peer Support Hotline: 877-565-8860 • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS Burglaries tend to increase this time of year, here are a few things you can do that may help keep your house or car off the burglar’s radar: • Don’t place empty boxes outside your house that let thieves know what you have purchased • Refrain from leaving your blinds open to display gifts • Only tell trusted friends of travel plans and see if they’ll keep an eye on things for you. • Don’t advertise you are gone on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. • Have mail and newspaper delivery stopped. • Take a home inventory - take photos of items and list descriptions and serial numbers. This will make insurance claims easier to file if you are burglarized. • Don’t leave valuables in your car. If you can’t take them with you, make sure they are in the trunk or out of sight. PREVENT WATER DAMAGE THIS WINTER While winter doesn’t officially start until December 21, Lake Oswego has already experienced some cold nights. As temperatures dip below freezing, exposed or shallow buried pipes may be at risk of freezing and bursting resulting in problems when warmer temperatures return. Property owners are responsible for maintaining plumbing from their water meter to throughout their house. To help prevent frozen and bursting pipes, take a few preventative measures before the freezing temperatures arrive: • Drain your irrigation system or have it “blown out” using an air compressor. • Insulate valves/backflow equipment. • Cover hosebibs with Styrofoam covers and wrap free standing garden spigots in weatherproof insulation or pipe insulation to at least 8” below ground. • Close foundation vents to keep cold air from getting under the house and damaging exposed pipes. • Keep minimal heat on in a vacant house. Or if you are leaving the house for an extended period of time, set your thermostat to between 50 and 60 degrees to maintain a sufficient indoor temperature to protect appliances and indoor pipes in the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room, or any other room with water or drain lines. • Wrap water heaters that are in unheated parts of the house to prevent freezing and to save energy. • Drain water features/ponds to avoid damage to liners and materials. If your water feature is used in the winter, make sure the water is continually flowing to prevent freezing. • During the worst freezing weather, let a thin stream of water run from the faucets located farthest from the street and open cabinet doors under the sinks. Oregon that request emergency food each month. You can help make a difference by your donation of food at City Hall, the Main Fire Station or the Library through December. Toy Drive - The Lake Oswego Fire Department and the Library are accepting new, unwrapped toys to bring holiday cheer to children in need. Toys will be shared with families throughout the local area and distributed by the Tualatin Valley Elks Lodge. Please drop off toys by December 12 at the Fire Department Main Station (300 B Avenue) or the Lake Oswego Library (706 Fourth Street). Coats, Blankets and Gloves are being collected by the City to help keep the chill away. Hope Sparrow Services will distribute these items throughout the winter to families in need in our community, especially children. Drop off lightly used, clean items at City Hall, south entrance throughout December and January. Give what you can and enjoy the season! TOY, COAT & FOOD DRIVE Continued from page 1 STAY INFORMED The City encourages citizens to stay informed, connected and engaged. In addition to perusing through the monthly HelloLO for important news, you can get the latest on everything from road closures to concerts via social media - just friend the City on Facebook or follow us on Twitter or Instagram! Click on the links from our website, www.lakeoswego.city, or do a quick search for City of Lake Oswego. BE AWARE, BE ALERT Lake Oswego is a wonderful place for wildlife and our deer population is plentiful, especially in and around our natural areas. Be on the lookout for deer while commuting or cruising the community. Shorter winter days and increased driving in the dark in addition to more deer activity creates a dangerous combination and potential for a deer/vehicle collision. How to Reduce Your Risk of Hitting a Deer • Slow down. Watch for deer especially around dawn and between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., when they're most active. • Be aware. Look for deer-crossing signs and wooded areas where animals are likely to travel. If you travel the same route every day, you may see deer consistently in the same area. Make a mental note of when and where you regularly see the animals. • Be alert. If you see an animal on the side of the road, slow down. At night when traffic permits, put on your high beams for improved visibility. • Don’t swerve. Swerving to avoid an animal can put you at risk for hitting another vehicle or losing control of your car. It can also confuse the animal as to which way to go. Instead, just slow down as quickly and safely as you can. Your odds for surviving an accident are better when hitting an animal than hitting another car. • Assume they have friends. Where there’s one, there’s usually more, deer travel in groups, so if you see one run across the road, expect others to follow. • Buckle up. A seat belt is your best defense for minimizing your risk in a crash. • Do not feed deer. Concentrating deer in human settled areas can lead to an increase in vehicle collisions and conflicts between wildlife and pets If you do hit a deer, move your car safety off the road and call Lake Oswego Police Non-Emergency Dispatch at 503-635-0238. Do not attempt to touch an injured animal. 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. WINTER CHALLENGE: READING WITHOUT WALLS December 1 - January 31 For library users of all ages. Read books featuring characters who don't look or live like you, books about topics you don't know much about, and books in formats you don't normally use. For more information, contact the Children’s desk at 503- 697-6580 or visit the Library’s website at www. lakeoswegolibrary.org/youth. FIRST FRIDAY FILM GROUP Friday, December 6, 2 - 4 p.m., Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Lake Theatre & Café, 106 N State St. The Lake Oswego Public Library is excited to partner with Respond to Racism for December's First Friday Film Discussion Group. December’s film is “Priced Out,” a documentary directed and narrated by Portland filmmaker Cornelius Swart. "Priced Out" is an investigative and personal look at housing discrimination, and the pain of losing a community to gentrification in Portland, Oregon. There is no charge for admission. Note that our films are generally open to participants 18 and over. FIGURE DRAWING GROUP Saturdays, December 7, 14, & 21, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn to draw people! If you are a traditional artist, or just want to try your hand at drawing people, this is the group for you. We will be improving our figure drawing skills by drawing poses from the Figurosity drawing tool on a large screen. The models we will draw will be clothed or showing anatomical muscles only. Please call 503.675.2540 to register. Group led by Librarian and artist Todd Feinman. PERFORMING ARTS: CELLOBOP Wednesday, December 11, 1 - 2 p.m. Using the electric cello for improvisational classical, blues, jazz, electronic, funk and folk music, Gideon Freudmann of CelloBop imaginatively riffs on conventions and traditions. He is a founding member of the Portland Cello Project, a TEDtalk speaker, and a contributor to NPR. For more information, please call or email librarian Shannon Sedell at 503-534-5663. ssedell@lakeoswego.city. THIRD TUESDAY AUTHOR: WILLY VLAUTIN Rescheduled for Monday, December 16, 7 - 8 p.m Author Willy Vlautin has published four novels: The Motel Life (2007), Northline (2008), Lean on Pete (2010), and The Free (2014). His fifth, Don’t Skip Out on Me, came out in February 2018 and was selected as the 2019 Nevada Reads, a statewide, public book club offered by Nevada Humanities. TUESDAY TRIVIA WITH ROOTS PUBLIC HOUSE IS BACK! Tuesday, December 17, 7 - 9 p.m., Adult Community Center, 505 G Ave. Pub trivia, brought to you by Lake Oswego Public Library! Join us for fun and challenging questions, cold beverages (non-alcoholic, or alcoholic), and good company. Roots Public House is a unique, not-for-profit pub that donates its proceeds to local charities of the customers' choice. For more information, visit the Roots website https://www. rootslakeoswego.com or contact librarian Chris Myers at 503-534-5667 / cmyers@lakeoswego.city. GENEALOGY HELP Monday, December 23, 10 - 11 a.m. Sign up for a 30 minute session with genealogy enthusiast and librarian Cherill by calling the Reference Desk at 503-675-2540. LIBRARY CLOSURES Christmas - December 24 at 1 p.m. December 25 all day New Years - December 31 at 1 p.m. January 1 all day 2020 WINTER/SPRING REGISTRATION Begins December 9 at 10 a.m. for LO residents, December 16 at 10 a.m. for non-residents. WINTER BREAK CAMPS 19903 - Sculpy Sculpture Ages 8-12, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursday-Friday, December 26-27, CCP, $138. 19933 - Minecraft Master Engineering with LEGO Materials Ages 8-12, 1-4 p.m., Thursday-Friday, January 2-3, CCP, $59. 19932 - Minecraft Engineering with LEGO Materials Ages 5-7, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursday-Friday, January 2-3, CCP, $59. Winter Break Luscher Farm Days 20038 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday-Friday, December 26-27, Luscher Farm, $93. 20039 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday-Friday, January 2-3, Luscher, $93. GOLF RANGE CARDS ON SALE NOW Great Stocking Stuffer! Take advantage of our once a year sale on Range cards for you or the golfer in your life. Make a stop at the Public Golf Course and pick-up our specially priced Range cards, or purchase online at www.lakeoswegogolf.org. Limit of 5 cards per customer. Sale will end on January 31, 2020. 10 Large Range Baskets - Reg. $90, Sale $55 10 Medium Range Baskets - Reg. $70, Sale $45 10 Small Range Baskets - Reg. $50, Sale $30 HOLIDAY CONCERT: ‘TIS THE SEASON OF SOUL WITH PATRICK LAMB Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m. Lake Oswego High School, 2501 Country Club Rd Celebrate the soulful sounds of the season with Billboard-charting saxophone sensation and Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee Patrick Lamb. Patrick has garnered international fame touring with numerous Grammy winning artists such as Gino Vannelli, Diane Schuur and Smokey Robinson. Concert proceeds benefit the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center. Concert takes place on Sunday, December 8 at 2 p.m. in the Lake Oswego High School Auditorium. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor, Oswego Wealth Management. To purchase a general admission ticket, visit www. lakeoswego.city/holidayconcert or call 503-675- 2549. $22 for adults; $15 for youth (0-12 yrs.). The Adult Community Center offers a wide variety of services as well as informative presentations. Here are a couple of options coming in December: ADVANCE DIRECTIVES Learn why it’s important to plan ahead, about tools available for advance planning, and how to utilize individual values to inform decisions including selecting a healthcare representative. Michelle Meierotto, from Connected Home Health and Hospice, will present on the ins and outs of advance directives. 20004 1-3 p.m. Th 12/12 HOW TO KEEP THE GOLDEN YEARS GOLDEN We can all agree that growing old is not for sissies and that aging can, at times, be challenging. However, instead of focusing on that negative issue let's focus instead on several great qualities such as our excellent work ethic, our loyalty and service to country and our overwhelming wisdom and knowledge. The presentation, “How To Keep The Golden Years Golden Even Though My Hair Has Turned To Silver,“ will remind us of a great and glorious past and give us the opportunity to look forward to a golden future with enthusiasm. 19548 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tu 12/10 For more information or to register, call 503- 635-3758. The ACC is located at 505 G Avenue. 44 For inFormation about the City and its serviCes, go to www.lakeoswego.City or Call 503-635-0257. Contributing writers: Nell Diamond, Library Jamie Inglis, Parks & Recreation Katy Kerklaan, Engineering Robin Krakauer, Arts Council Judy Nelson, Parks & Recreation Jenny Slepian, Sustainability Diana Smith-Bouwer, Public Information 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 BoardGlossaryDecember 1 Sunday • Hallinan Woods Planting Party, 1pm 2 Monday • DRC Meeting, 7pm 3 Tuesday • Recycled Ornament Contest deadline • City Council Regular Meeting, 6:30pm • Music Series - Bernie Sims, LIB, 7pm 4 Wednesday • Shopping with Librarians, Booktique, 5pm • Youth Leadership Council, 5:15pm 5 Thursday • Coffee with a Cop #youandblue, Meadows Road Starbucks, 12-2pm • Boards & Commissions Summit, 6pm 6 Friday • Priced Out Documentary, Lake Theater, 2pm • Evergreen NA Holday Party, 6:30pm • Holiday Caroling, Peg Tree, 7pm 7 Saturday • East Waluga Park Work Party, 9am 8 Sunday • Holiday Concert - LOHS, 2pm 9 Monday • Planning Commission, 6:30pm 10 Tuesday • How to Keep the Golden Years Golden, ACC, 11am-12:30pm 11 Wednesday • Performing Arts - CelloBop, LIB, 1pm • HRAB Meeting, 7pm 12 Thursday • Toy Drive deadline • Advance Directives, ACC, 1-3pm • Straws Documentary, Lake Theater, 6:30pm 13 Friday • Tinseltown Trolley, 311 N. State St 14 Saturday • Tinseltown Trolley, 311 N. State St 15 Sunday • Tinseltown Trolley, 311 N. State St • Freepons Park Work Party, 1pm 16 Monday • SAB Meeting, 6:30pm • DRC Meeting, 7pm • Author Willy Vlautin, LIB, 7-8pm 17 Tuesday • Tuesday Trivia, ACC, 7pm 18 Wednesday • Parks Board Meeting, MC, 4pm 19 Thursday 20 Friday • Teen Lounge Elf Night, CCP, 5pm 21 Saturday 22 Sunday 23 Monday • Family Movie Night, LIB, 6pm 24 Tuesday • City Holiday - CITY OFFICES CLOSED at noon 25 Wednesday • City Holiday - CITY OFFICES CLOSED 26 Thursday • Winter Break Farm Days, Luscher, 9am 27 Friday • Winter Break Farm Days, Luscher, 9am • 50+ Advisory Board, ACC, 10am 28 Saturday 29 Sunday 30 Monday 31 Tuesday • City Holiday - CITY OFFICES CLOSED at noon January 2020 1 Wednesday • City Holiday - CITY OFFICES CLOSED 2 Thursday • Council Goal Setting Open House, MC, 5:30-7:30pm 3 Friday • Babysitter Bootcamp, CCP. 9am 4 Saturday • Boomer’s Boot Camp, ACC. 9am 5 Sunday 6 Monday • Indoor Playground, CCP, 9am 7 Tuesday 8 Wednesday • HRAB Meeting, 7pm • TAB Meeting, 7pm 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 HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE ARTFUL HOLIDAYS BEGIN HERE! Join the Arts Council of Lake Oswego for its third annual hand-selected, all-media Holiday Marketplace at its ARTspace Gallery through December 28. Holiday Marketplace showcases work including fine art, wood, ceramics, jewelry, handmade gifts, ornaments, leather goods, textiles, and accessories. Holiday Marketplace hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Special events include: • December 6, 5 to 7 p.m. First Friday Opening with Discounts and Raffle • December 11, 6 to 8 p.m. Friends Shopping Night - Friends save 10% Arts Council of Lake Oswego’s ARTspace is located at 510 1st Street, Lake Oswego. For more information visit www.artscouncillo.org or call 503-675-3738. STRAWS - DOCUMENTARY YOU'RE INVITED TO A FREE SHOWING The City of Lake Oswego and the Surfrider Foundation Portland Chapter are excited to bring the short documentary Straws to the Lake Theater, 106 N. State Street, at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, December 12. Straws was named one of the “5 documentaries that will make you rethink single-use plastics” and takes and educational and at times humorous look at the history of straws. Stick around after the screening for a panel discussion on single use plastics and how to use less of them in your life. There will also be a raffle for Surfrider swag and reusable straws! The Lake Theater was one of the first businesses in Lake Oswego to move away from plastic straws, and we will also introduce Babica Hen and Gubanc’s as Lake Oswego’s first Ocean Friendly Restaurants! Watch the trailer at www.strawsfilm.com. HOLIDAY CAROLING EVENT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT THE PEG TREE The Lake Oswego Preservation Society and the Old Town Neighborhood present a Holiday Caroling Event on Friday, December 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. Come to the Peg Tree at 141 Leonard Street to hear the internationally celebrated vocal ensemble Portland Phoenix Choir. Everyone will then proceed (caroling) for the 3 blocks to the Iron Workers Museum for hot chocolate and cider. Please bring a flashlight. At the Iron Workers Museum the Lakeridge Junior High School choir will be singing holiday songs. The gift shop there will be open for holiday shopping and the Society will be raffling off a “Gingerbread Iron Workers Cottage” to some lucky winner. For more information, please call 503-481-2479 or visit www.lakeoswegopreservationsociety.org. COMMUNITY TREASURE HUNT IS BACK ENJOY THE HUNT (PLUS OUR BEAUTIFUL PARKS AND UNIQUE SHOPS)! 60 hand-made gingerbread people ornaments are hidden throughout Lake Oswego for the sixth annual community treasure hunt. The 4” gingerbread people (hand crafted from white porcelain imprinted with vintage crochet made by ceramic artist Dorothy Steele) can be found in city parks, in Lake Oswego businesses, cultural centers and raffled off each Thursday night at the Rain Spark Gallery, 310 State Street, Suite #108. For daily clues, visit Rain Spark Gallery at www. rainsparkgallery.com or follow them on Facebook. GREENING THE HOLIDAYS The holidays can be overwhelming for our wallets, trash cans, and mental state. So what can we do to make this season easier on ourselves and the planet? First... stay local! Enjoy our community and get your holiday shopping done without the stress. Support our many local business owners and pop into a shop you’ve never visited before - who knows what you might find! Also, consider giving an experience that will create fun new memories - a massage, gym membership, trip, wine clubs, etc. Or, instead, offer to do a house project, detail a friend’s car or present a loved one with a delicious home- cooked meal. Options abound! For more low-impact holiday ideas, visit www. lakeoswego.city/sustainability/low-impact-holidays- halloween-through-new-years-made-sustainably-easy.