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Happy weekend, Lake Oswego!
In today’s happening-today edition: Oregon barbecue standouts, sushi for a cure, Oregon State Jiu Jitsu Championships, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Smoky standouts to savor: A February 24 roundup highlighted 10 classic Oregon barbecue stops worth the drive for Lake Oswego foodies, including The Smoking Jay, Buster’s, Roger That BBQ, and Portland’s Podnah’s Pit — check out the full lineup.
Polling reveals persuadable groups: Nearby Tigard voters are weighing a $150 million bond for a shared police and public works campus as higher interest rates raise costs, with a survey showing 56 percent support — see which voters could swing.
Community shines courtside: In Beaverton, Sunset High’s 20th annual Cram the Stands packed a rivalry doubleheader, raising money for OHSU Doernbecher and honoring late student Varun Varna, with ambassador Valerie front and center — read the full story.
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Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Subtle refresh, big vibes: When a little polish beats a full reboot, Skin by Lovely in Lake Oswego specializes in FDA-approved injectables and thoughtful skin treatments for natural-looking results. Friendly, no-pressure consults lead to subtle tweaks that still look like you, just a touch more rested and confident.
Chase some chains: Greenway Park Disc Golf Course threads nine approachable holes along the Fanno Creek Trail, ideal for quick solo loops or a post-work toss with friends. Expect trees, wildlife cameos, and enough challenge to make a birdie feel earned. Bring a towel if it’s been rainy.
Fries worth the detour: Craving a fry that feels like a treat? Oswego Grill serves golden, crispy potatoes that vanish fast, perfect next to a burger or swiped from a friend’s plate. When the week needs a salty win, Oswego Grill delivers without fuss.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🔬 STEM Adventures @ Kiddie Academy of Tigard | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Give the kitchen table a break and let the kids get curious at STEM Adventures over at Kiddie Academy of Tigard. It’s free, hands-on, and full of tinkering that builds confidence, not just messes. RSVP online, then enjoy smug, science-parent vibes.
🌊 Te Moana Nui A Hiva @ Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (Beaverton) | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Trade Netflix for a night where the ocean takes center stage, with powerful choreography, live music, and Polynesian legends told like you’re sitting seaside. It’s immersive, moving, and a gentle nudge to actually care for the big blue we brag about.
🍣 2026 Sushi for a Cure @ Ironlight | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Trade your takeout for an intimate night where sushi fights cancer. Expect inventive sushi by Chef Ramon from Hawaii, signature cocktails, a silent auction, and a paddle raise, all backing the American Cancer Society’s prevention and early detection work. Come hungry, leave smug, and generous.
🎶 Tapestry 4.0 @ Lake Grove Presbyterian Church | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Tapestry 4.0 brings classical duo Abigail Krawson and LaRiche Lamar gliding from pop and indie to theater and opera, backed by Jeff Wood on piano, Cecille Elliott on guitar and violin, plus Children and Youth Choirs of Lake Grove. Goosebumps, plus an old-fashioned community glow.
👕 Community Clothing Swap @ Beaverton City Library Main | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Consider this the friendliest closet in town, and it is free. Browse finds for yourself and the family, no donation needed, all ages welcome. Bring a tote, your sharp eye, and prepare to leave smug about retail prices.
🎼 Double Vision @ Village Church (Beaverton) | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Beaverton Symphony doubles the joy with violinist Anthea Kreston and cellist Jason Duckles in Brahms’s Double Concerto, plus Mozart’s Così fan tutte overture, and Mendelssohn’s breezy Italian. Married, outrageously skilled, they make couple goals sound like culture, not homework, at the Reser or Village Church.
📖 Storytelling with Will Hornyak @ Ledding Library (Milwaukie) | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Skip the green beer and let Milwaukie’s own Will Hornyak spin The First Irishman, the wild legend of Tuan Mac Cairill, St. Patrick, Druids, and a few opinionated deities. It’s grown-up storytelling for ages 14+, rich with myth, wit, and that Irish bite.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Lake Oswego report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 50°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 20%
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind 2 to 6 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 51°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 30%
A chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Northeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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