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You didn't forget about the chamber's awards dinner and auction, did you?

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2010-03-16 11:33

Just in case you forgot, the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner and auction is set for 6-9 p.m. March 17 at Oswego Lake Country Club.

Cocktail hour is at 6 p.m.; dinner is at 7 p.m.

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Lakeridge student wins poetry comp; now onto finals

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Sun, 2010-03-14 14:41

SALEM, Ore. - Brynn Tann, a junior at Lake Oswego's Lakeridge High School, won Oregon's 2010 Poetry Out Loud competition, held Sunday morning at Salem's new Kroc Center.

For winning the competition, Tann will represent Oregon against 52 other contestants from different states - plus the District of Columbia, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico - at the national competition April 25 to April 27 at George Washington University, in Washington, D.C.

Oregon had 5,500 students at 24 high schools participating in Poetry Out Loud this year. All the state-level contestants prepared three poems from a 400-poem anthology provided by the National Endowment for the Arts. The criteria included accuracy, voice inflection, evidence of understanding, level of difficulty and eye contact.

On her way to winning the competition, Tann recited "Inside Out" by Diane Wakoski, "Her Kind" by Anne Sexton and "The Canonization" by John Donne.

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City selects banks for Community Investment Deposit Program

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2010-03-12 12:26

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. – The City of Lake Oswego has selected six banks -- the Bank of Oswego, Banner Bank, Northwest Bank, Pacific West Bank, Umpqua Bank and West Coast Bank -- to participate in its new Community Investment Deposit Program.

The City will deposit $200,000 in each bank, subject to ongoing FDIC insurance at the $250,000 level or listing as a State of Oregon Qualified Depository for Public Funds.

The selected banks have local or regional headquarter locations and meet program criteria -- they are federally insured, offer competitive rates and support a wide range of community organizations through financial sponsorships and volunteer time.

The City initiated the Community Investment Deposit Program with the goal of stimulating community investment and supporting the business community. The City looks forward to continuing to work in partnership with all Lake Oswego banks to grow local businesses and continue support of the events and non?profit organizations that are so essential to a healthy economy and strong community.

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All of the St. Patrick's Day festivities you can handle in Lake Oswego

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2010-03-10 12:14

Be sure to make your way to the Maher's Pub St. Patrick's Day festival from March 12-17 in Lake Oswego.

Come enjoy real irish food, drink and culture at Lake Oswego's 1st St. Patricks Day, Entertainment all day including Irish dancer, pipers, bands, jugglers, Lego building and lots more.

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Four Westside Christian High students named National Merit Finalists

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2010-03-09 09:00

Four Westside Christian High School seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship finalists.

They are Craig Bingham, John Povolny, Anna Reiff, and Ryan Scott. These students are among the top 15,000 highest-scoring participants out of 1.5 million program entrants across the country this year and are some of the top scorers in the state of Oregon.

"These young people have demonstrated outstanding academic potential by their strong performance in this highly competitive program," said Andy Sears, Westside principal. "We hope that this recognition will enhance their educational opportunities and encourage them to continue to diligently pursue their professional goals."

Bingham has not yet solidified his plans for next year. He is considering going to Loyola Marymount, Seattle Pacific, or Whitworth University and plans to major in a scientific field, engineering, or begin the pursuit of a pre-med degree. He recently won the title of "Mr. Westside" and has served as captain of the cross country and track teams.

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Make your plans now for Joe and Paula McHugh's performance at library

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2010-03-08 15:03

Join nationally recognized performers Joe and Paula McHugh for an afternoon of music and story at Lake Oswego Public Library at noon March 10.

Joe McHugh appeared on NPR's Morning Edition and Voice of America. Now, hear him in person at the library.

Joe and Paula McHugh combine artful storytelling with lively fiddle and banjo duets and original artwork for a unique performance that kindles the imagination, lifts the spirits, and reminds us what it means to be human in this fast-paced and often perplexing age. Joe is a storyteller, fiddler, writer, and public radio producer. Paula is a musician and artist whose work is inspired by the titles of Appalachian and Celtic fiddle tunes. Together they carry on the venerable tradition of bringing art and delight into everyday life.

This performance is presented with the generous support of the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library. 

For more information, call Alicia Yokoyama at 503-675-3995.

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Lakers looking to knock off top-ranked Crusaders

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2010-03-05 13:37

Get out to Jesuit High School at 7 p.m. Saturday because that's when the Lake Oswego boys basketball team will take on the Crusaders in the second round of the OSAA Class 6A state boys basketball tournament.

The matchup is a game between the No. 8-ranked Lakers and the No. 1-ranked Crusaders. The winner advances to the final site of the tournament -- the Rose Garden in Portland -- to compete in the double-elimination portion of the tournament that runs March 11-13.

The Lakers, the No. 2 seed from the Three Rivers League, advanced to Saturday's game after they earned 55-41 home win Tuesday against Grant of the Portland Interscholastic League. By virtue of winning the Metro League, the Crusaders earned a first-round bye.

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Check out the ribbon-cutting ceremony March 10 in Lake Oswego

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2010-03-04 16:34

Join the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce as it celebrates the opening of Oswego Cottage Adult Care with a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 11-11:30 a.m. March 10.

The ribbon will be cut promptly at 11:15 a.m. Oswego Cottage Adult Care is at 5350 Lakeview Blvd. (Near Pilkington) in Lake Oswego.

For more information, call 503-636-3634.

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City hires new assistant finance director

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2010-03-03 15:19

The City of Lake Oswego is proud to announce that Shawn Cross, CPA, MBA has joined the city's Finance Department as Assistant Finance Director.

Cross, a University of Portland graduate, has worked and lived in the Pacific Northwest for many years. He
comes to us from a local CPA firm, where he was an auditor, primarily of school districts and other non?profits.

Before that, Cross served in the Army for eight years.

Cross brings a wealth of knowledge about internal controls, financial statement preparation, payroll and
account management matters.

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Les Schwab's hosts cat food drive March 13 through April 2

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2010-03-02 12:46

Nine west-side Les Schwab Tire Centers will be accepting donations of cat food and litter to help replenish the empty shelves of the Cat Adoption Team’s Cat Food Bank. Over 2500 pounds of cat food was distributed at the February food bank day. Help stock the shelves so no pet cat goes hungry.

In 2009, the Les Schwab Cat Food Drive brought in 1,200 pounds of cat food. The Lake Grove and Wilsonville stores were top producers of donations in 2009.

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