Happy weekend, Oregon City! In today’s happening-today edition: Boone Bridge lane closures, lavender harvest celebration, and beginner potters wheel + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New voice on the board: Oregon City Mayor Denyse McGriff was confirmed June 17 to fill TriMet’s District 7 seat for Clackamas County. She will join the board officially at the July 22 business meeting -- see TriMet’s new board seat.
Major bridge work ahead: ODOT plans to begin overnight I-5 Boone Bridge northbound lane closures late June, five nights a week, closing Miley Road northbound on-ramp and snarling traffic while crews replace aging joints -- get the full closure details.
County labor trends shift: Employment fell in five of Oregon’s seven largest counties from December 2024 to December 2025. Washington County saw a 3.3 percent drop, while Clackamas posted the strongest gains -- see the county labor data.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Easy outdoor win: Got a couple hours to spare near home? Carver Park is your low-stress local fix for picnic spreads, a quick boat launch, and easy fishing access, with paid parking so you spend less time circling and more time pretending your inbox doesn’t exist.
Sushi night, sorted: Craving something nicer than your usual takeout, but still relaxed? Ginza Sushi & Asian Fusion pairs Japanese sushi with Chinese favorites, all plated with care in a calm, polished vibe. Put it on your weeknight rotation, or call it date-night insurance.
Tee it up nearby: Stone Creek Golf Club is the local go-to when you want smooth greens, smart shot-making, and a quick reset from the weekday grind. Grab your clubs, rope a few friends, and let the scorecard keep the group text humble this week.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
✊ 2026 Juneteenth Celebration @ End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 AM – Head to End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center for a Juneteenth celebration that’s part block party, part teach-in, all heart. Expect education, entertainment, and resources from community partners, celebrating Black and Indigenous communities, with a reminder that unity takes practice. Free, which doesn’t hurt.
💜 Lavender Harvest Celebration @ Whispering Lavender Farm | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Celebrate the solstice with a day at Whispering Lavender Farm in Oregon City, with morning yoga in the lavender that smells better than a gym. After the stretch, cut your own lavender, browse Mother Bird Market, build a bouquet, and let kids tackle yard games.
🏺 Beginner Potters Wheel @ Soulflags Art Community Center | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Trade your inbox for clay under your nails at a beginner potter’s wheel class. You’ll learn to center clay, control the spin, and pull real walls, not emails. It is oddly calming, marginally messy, and gloriously useful when soup season hits.
🥕 Oregon City Summer Farmers Market @ Clackamas Community College | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Your favorite Oregon City summer farmers market packed up the zucchini and moved to Clackamas Community College, Green Lot #1, at S Beavercreek Road and Clairmont Drive. Same farm-fresh berries, sourdough, and neighborly gossip, now with better parking, wider aisles, and fewer wrong turns.
🐣 Baby Animal Tours @ Triskelee Farm (West Linn) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Weekend plans that beat errands: a guided Baby Animal Tour at Triskelee Farm, where you can pet baby goats, lambs, alpacas, even an ostrich, then linger on the lawn with burgers. Adults can upgrade to a tipsy tour with local beer or wine, because balance.
🧒 Sunday Family Day – Kids 8–17 Throw Free @ Blue Ox Axe Throwing | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – Sunday in Oregon City means kids 8 to 17 throw free, and you get to look like the fun parent while picking up your own tab. Grab OC Taco next door, park yourselves at an axe lane, and call it quality time, no rushing.
🎬 Sunday Afternoon Movie: Turtles All the Way Down @ Oregon City Public Library | Sunday (6/21) at 3:00 PM – Sunday afternoon brings Turtles All the Way Down, an empathetic look at Aza’s spiraling thoughts as she juggles being a daughter, friend, and student. Honest and slyly funny, it’s teen chaos with compassion, not clichés. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Oregon City report Weather forecastToday — High: 79°F — Low: 52°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North northwest wind 3 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 0%
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