Halloween events
Fright Town Haunted House: Ages 11-17 invited for a field trip to
tour all three haunted houses at the famous Fright Town beneath the
Memorial Coliseum in Portland. Registration required. 5-9 p.m. Fri, Oct.
25. Meet at West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; $34-$51,
includes transportation and admission; www.lakeoswegoparks.org or Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation, 503-675-2549
Halloween Lunch:
Senior citizens invited for a Halloween-themed meal. 11:30 a.m. Wed,
Oct. 30. Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Ave., Lake Oswego; $4
suggested donation ages 60 and older, $5 others; www.ci.oswego.or.us/acc or 503-635-3758
View full sizeCandy corn is a popular Halloween treat.
Halloween Trick or Treat: Costumed
staffers hand out candy to all ages. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thu, Oct. 31. Lake
Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or 503-636-7628
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View full sizeCharlie Williams “The Noise Guy”
The Noise Guy: Charlie Williams is a vocal sound
impressionist who can imitate the sounds of everything from planes,
trains, automobiles, and monster trucks, to dinosaurs and beat boxing.
He’s also a kids’ comedian, author and illustrator. 11 a.m. Sat, Oct.
26. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or 503-636-7628
Pain Free Body: Low Back Focus: Use
yoga-style stretches, soft foam rollers and muscle release balls to stop
common pain patterns in the low back while turning on your body’s
natural repair mechanisms. Bring yoga mat. 10-11:20 a.m. Sat, Oct. 26.
Lake Oswego West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; $35;
http://ageless-pilates.com/pain-free-body-low-back-pain-workshop or
503-789-5833
Make Your Own Sedum Shadow Box: Create
a living work of art using hardy outdoor sedums and succulents to hang
on a wall, fence or door. Bring garden gloves. Registration required.
12:30 p.m. Sat, Oct. 26. Dennis’ Seven Dees Garden Center, 1090 McVey
Ave., Lake Oswego; $25; www.dennis7dees.com or 503-636-4660
Tigard Rotary Club: Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici gives
an update on her work in the U.S. House of Representatives in
Washington, D.C. Noon-1:15 p.m. Thu, Oct. 31. Nicoli’s Grill and Sports
Bar, 17880 McEwan Road, Lake Oswego; $16.50 for optional lunch; www.tigardrotary.org or 503-720-6372
View full sizeAlan King (right) and Grant Byington in a scene from the Lakewood Theatre Company’s production of “Inspecting Carol.”
“Inspecting Carol”: Lakewood Theatre Company’s holiday
show features the madcap comedy behind the scenes of a struggling
theater’s annual production of “A Christmas Carol.” Recommended for ages
13 and older (contains mild profanity.) Various times and dates
(generally Thu-Sun) Nov. 1-Dec. 8. Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368
S. State St., Lake Oswego; $30-$32; www.lakewood-center.org or 503-635-3901
View full sizeAlan King (right) and Gary Powell in a scene from the Lakewood Theatre Company’s production of “Inspecting Carol.”
First Tuesday Music Series: Steve Hale plays guitar and
sings original soul-inspired ballads, 7-8:30 p.m. Tue, Nov. 5. Lake
Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or 503-636-7628
Mommy and Me Preschool: Visit with your child, age 1-3,
and explore this new busy world with him or her. Registration required.
Weekly 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wed, Nov. 6-27. PLAY Boutique, 332 First
St., Lake Oswego; $75-$80 series; www.westlinnoregon.gov or West Linn Parks and Recreation, 503-557-4700
Pain Free Body: Neck and Shoulder Focus:
Use yoga-style stretches, soft foam rollers and muscle release balls to
stop common pain patterns in your neck and shoulders while turning on
your body’s natural repair mechanisms. Bring yoga mat. 10-11:20 a.m.
Sat, Nov. 9. Lake Oswego West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego;
$35; http://ageless-pilates.com/pain-free-body-neck-shoulders or 503-789-5833
Gardening for the Birds: Sharing
your garden with birds can greatly enhance your enjoyment. Discover what
plants are essential for wild bird food and shelter at various times of
the year and find out how to get your garden certified as backyard bird
habitat by The National Wildlife Federation and/or The Audubon Society.
12:30 p.m. Sat, Nov. 9. Dennis’ Seven Dees Garden Center, 1090 McVey
Ave., Lake Oswego; $5; www.dennis7dees.com or 503.636.4660
Diana Abu-Jaber: The award-winning
author discusses her process of writing about women and family
relationships. She is a New York born American with a Jordanian father
and her books reflect her Jordanian-American heritage. She won the
American Book Award, the Oregon Book Award, and the PEN Center USA Award
for Literary Fiction. Her experiences infuse the characters and
relationships depicted in her books. She is Writer in Residence at
Portland State University and teaches writing. 10 a.m. Sat, Nov. 9.
Oswego Heritage House, 398 10th St., Lake Oswego; free; 503-608-2444
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Bonsai for Beginners: Learn the
basics of bonsai and create one for yourself (or one just in time for
the holidays). We will learn the difference between indoor and outdoor
plant selection, how to root-prune and pot-up an outdoor bonsai suitable
for beginners and discuss care, maintenance and training techniques. 1
p.m. Sat, Nov. 16. Dennis’ Seven Dees Garden Center, 1090 McVey Ave.,
Lake Oswego; $25; www.dennis7dees.com or 503.636.4660
Mommy and Me Preschool: Visit with your child, age 1-3,
and explore this new busy world with him or her. Registration required.
Weekly 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wed, Dec. 4-18. PLAY Boutique, 332 First
St., Lake Oswego; $56-$61 series; www.westlinnoregon.gov or West Linn Parks and Recreation, 503-557-4700
Business Degree Information Sessions: Details about
undergraduate programs in business management and business leadership
offered on the Marylhurst campus, online, and on two Portland Community
College and Clackamas Community College campuses. The university also
offers four distinct MBA programs. 6:30 p.m. Thu, Nov. 7; 6:30 p.m. Thu,
Dec. 5. Marylhurst University, 17600 Pacific Highway, Marylhurst; free;
http://www.marylhurst.edu/academics/schools-colleges-departments/school-business/business-info-session.html or 503-675-3961
Computer classes
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Cooking classes
Holiday
Art From the Heart Christmas: Child-focused art projects
for kids to make and give as gifts to loved ones, cookie decorating and
photo opportunities. Bring your camera. Parent participation required.
Registration required. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat, Dec. 14. PLAY Boutique, 332
First St., Lake Oswego; $15-20; www.westlinnoregon.gov or West Linn Parks and Recreation, 503-557-4700
Civic
Lake Oswego Rotary Club:
Visitors are invited to the meetings, held from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Mondays (except on holidays) in the Lakewood Center for the Arts
community room, 368 S. State
St., Lake Oswego. Cost is $12 for buffet lunch, or a couple of dollars
for coffee only.
Rotary is an organization
of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide
humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations,
and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Details: www.lakeoswegorotary.org
Speakers and programs include:
*Oct. 28: Alan Lertzman presents Revisiting Korea Through the Eyes of a Korean
Veteran.
*Nov. 4: Authors Gene Bryan and Andrew Bielat talk about
their book, “The Best Possible Enterprise”
Ongoing
Scottish Country Dance Classes:
Lessons for beginners weekly 7:30-8:45 p.m. Mon, beginning Sept. 9; intermediate dancers
8:45-9:30 p.m. Wear soft-soled shoes. Partner not necessary. Waluga
Lodge 181, 417 Second St., Lake Oswego; $5 (first lesson free);
http://portlandscottishdancers.org or Don Gertz, 503-692-5963 or
dlgertz@frontier.com View full sizePick up some Scottish country dancing tips in a free introductory class offered on Mondays at Waluga Lodge.
Kickboxing: Get a good
workout led by an instructor in the drop-in program for ages 12-18.
Visit www.loteenscene.org for After School Activities Program membership
and schedule information. Weekly 4-5 p.m. Mon, through May 20. Lake
Oswego West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; $2 per class, or
free to
After School Activities Program members; or 503-635-3758
View full sizeLearn how to play your new guitar or pick up new skills in the After School program in Lake Oswego.
Guitar Club:
Learn how to play your guitar and pick up new skills in the casual,
jam-session-based club for ages 12-18. See website for the After School
Activities Program membership and schedule. Weekly 4-5 p.m. Tue. West
End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; $1 per session, or free to
After School Activities Program members; www.loteenscene.org or
503-635-3758
Toddler Story Time: Ages 19 months-3 years.
Weekly 11:45 a.m. Wed. Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake
Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or 503-636-7628
Mixed-media Art Class:
Learn several mediums, techniques and projects from an experienced
instructor in the drop-in class for ages 12-18. Weekly 4-5 p.m. Thu.
West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; $2 per class, free to
After School Activities Program members; for details, visit
www.loteenscene.org or 503-635-3758
The 24/7 Library: Searching
Online Resources: Library-card holders can learn how to access
resources online anytime of the day or night. Registration required for
each class. Weekly 10 a.m. first and second Thu. Lake Oswego Public
Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us/library
or 503-636-7628
Musical Lap Time: Anne Clark, an early
childhood music specialist, leads a combination of gentle rhymes,
bounces and movements designed to create bonding between caregivers and
babies (through 18 months old). Weekly 10:30 a.m. Thu. Lake Oswego
Public Library, 706 Fourth St., Lake Oswego; free;
www.ci.oswego.or.us/library or 503-636-7628
Nia: Increase
your strength, flexibility and agility in the class that fuses dance,
martial arts and yoga. Weekly 5:45-7 p.m. Thu. Pilates Bodies Studio,
16130 S.W. Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego; $10 drop-in per class, $32
for four-class punch card; Danielle Mery-Stern by email to
merystern@comcast.net
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First Friday Pizza and Match Play:
Youth, ages 12-18, who are on the verge of playing tennis or are
currently playing are invited for pizza and a supervised competitive
match play. Junior racquets provided. Registration suggested. Monthly
6-8 p.m. first Friday. Lake Oswego Indoor Tennis Center, 2900 Diane
Drive, Lake Oswego; $15 per session; www.lakeoswegoparks.org or Lake
Oswego Parks and Recreation, 503-675-2549
— Vickie Kavanagh
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