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LAKE OSWEGO FARMERS’ MARKET
Now through October 12, Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Lake Oswego Farmer’s Market is a Saturday morning shopping and social ritual for many, with
more than 80 vendors selling a vast array of superior produce, meats, nuts, cheeses, artisan breads, jams
and jellies, and fresh seafood. You’ll also find everything from beautiful plants and flowers, organic donuts,
omelets, tapas, and cupcakes. Are you hungry yet? Once you’re loaded up with your fresh food for the
week, enjoy live entertainment from 10:30 – 12:30 or take the kids for some fun activities in the Kids’ Cor-
ner. Bringing Fido? Complimentary doggy daycare is available at Evergreen Street from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The market is located at Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First Street in Lake Oswego. For more information,
call 503-675-3985.
MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT
September 6 through October 13
The musical comedy SPAMALOT is “lovingly ripped off from” the film
Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and follows the misadventures of the
legendary King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. In Medieval
England, King Arthur tramps around on his quest for the Holy Grail, meeting
a killer rabbit, feisty Frenchmen and some beautiful women along the way.
Stage direction for Lakewood’s production is by Alan Shearman (The
Producers, Boeing-Boeing), musical direction by Stephen Alexander (White
Christmas, Sweeney Todd) and choreography by Erin Shannon (The
Producers).
The original Broadway production of SPAMALOT opened in March
2005 at the Shubert Theatre, and was nominated for 14 Tony Awards,
winning the 2005 Tony Award for “Best Musical.” SPAMALOT also won
a Grammy Award in 2006 for “Best Musical Show Album. During its first
run of over 1,500 performances, it was seen by more than two million people.
Lakewood Center for the Arts is located at 368 S. State Street in Lake
Oswego. Tickets are $35 for adults and $32 for seniors, and they’re available
at Lakewood-center.org and by calling 503-635-6338.
LUSCHER FARM OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, September 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Luscher Farm is celebrating the end of summer and all things grown in Oregon with a fun-filled open
house event including hands-on activities, farm animals, demonstrations
for all ages, tastings, tours, plant sales and more! At 3:00 Mayor Kent
Studebaker will oversee the ribbon cutting event for the Rosemont Trail.
For more information, visit
. You can also
call 503-675-2549. This is a free event. Please park at C3 Church, 17979
SW Stafford Rd and use the shuttle provided by The Lake Oswego Adult
Community Center, or walk along Rosemont Trail to the farm.
BACKYARD NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Monday, September 9, 7 p.m.
Learn how to create space for
photography and capture the moment on
camera with instructor Jesse Hampton.
This workshop is suitable for beginning
and intermediate photographers. Topics
covered may include: creating a photo
blind, using a remote, flash, ISO settings,
macro and time lapse photography. Bring
your camera and come prepared to ask
questions!
This free workshop is sponsored by
Friends of the Lake Oswego Library and
located at 706 4th Street. For more infor-
mation call 503-636-7628.
LANDSCAPING FOR CONSERVATION
Sunday, September 15, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Save time, save money, and help out the environment by letting nature do your gardening. Learn how
your garden can function more like a natural system as you learn
about naturescaping techniques from Cindy Ellison, the Friends
Backyard Habitat site technician and master gardener. Please plan
on spending at least half the class out on the trails. This program is
a great introduction to the Backyard Habitat Certification Program,
a partnership between the Friends of Tryon Creek, Columbia Land Trust, and Audubon Society of Portland.
Friends of Tryon Creek meet at 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd., Portland, 97219. This is a free program for
adults but donations are appreciated. Pre-registration is required. For more information visit
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friends.org or call 503-636-4398.
THIRD TUESDAY AUTHOR SERIES
Tuesday, September 17, 7 p.m.
Lauren Kessler is an award-winning author, (semi) fearless immer-
sion reporter and self-designated guinea pig journalist who combines
lively narrative with deep research to explore everything from the
wild, wild, west of the anti-aging movement to the stormy seas of the
mother-daughter relationship. She is the author of seven works of
narrative nonfiction, including her latest, Counterclockwise: My Year
of Hypnosis, Hormones, Dark Chocolate and Other Adventures in the
World of Anti-Aging.
This free series is sponsored by Friends of the Lake Oswego Library
and located at 706 4th Street. For more information call 503-636-
7628.
INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION WITH SURJA TJAHAJA
Tuesday, September 24, 6:30 p.m.
Learn how meditation can help reduce stress and improve health. Surja Tjahaja will present scientific
research that supports the strong affective relationship
between mind and body, and will lead participants in a
guided meditation session. Surja Tjahaja has an MBA
from University of Southern California and has taught
meditation for five years at Park & Recreation depart-
ments for the cities of Lake Oswego, West Linn and
Milwaukie.
This free event is sponsored by Friends of the Lake
Oswego Library and located at 706 4th Street. For more
information call 503-636-7628.
NATURE DISCOVERY DAYS
Saturday, September 28, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Meet one of our tarantulas (optional) and learn all about
cool spider adaptations. For a special last Saturday treat,
wander into one of our classroom discovery days. We’ve got
bones, animal pelts, live animals, and all sorts of
other cool stuff we want to share with you. Each ses-
sion will have a specific theme, but it’s not a structured
program so you can come and go as you please.
Friends of Tryon Creek meet at 11321 S.W.
Terwilliger Blvd., Portland, 97219. This is a
free open-house style event suitable for all
ages. Pre-registration is not required. For
more information visit
or call 503-
636-4398.
FOREST FUNGI - MYCOLOGICAL MARVELS
Sunday, September 29, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Park ranger and mushroom enthusiast Dane Osis from Fort Stevens State park will visit Tryon Creek
to share his knowledge of mush-
room identification and ecology. This
program will provide an introduction
to the important ecological role that
fungi fill, as well as helpful tricks and
tips for identifying Pacific Northwest
mushrooms. Then we’ll hit the trail
to discover what species live in Tryon
Creek State Natural Area.
Friends of Tryon Creek meet at
11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd., Portland,
97219. This event is free and open to
the public. Recommended for children
age 10 years and older. Pre-registration
is required. For more information visit
or call 503-636-
9886 ext. 225.
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