Community Corner
September News And Events In Oregon City
Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in Oregon City.
National Preparedness Month (NPM)
Recognized each September, NPM provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare for emergencies and natural disasters. Take the first step by signing up for Clackamas County’s new emergency notification system. Details and sign up https://clackamas.us/publicale...
Library of Things Launch
A Library of Things is a collection of items such as kitchenware, musical instruments, and games that library patrons can check out with their Libraries in Clackamas County (LINCC) library card. Oregon City Library is hosting a sneak preview of things Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. and check out beginning Sept. 23. More information http://bit.ly/2U3E9cN
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Library Card Sign up Month
Libraries nationwide join in the month of September to remind parents, caregivers, and students that signing up for a library card is the first step toward academic achievement and lifelong learning. Library cards are free – learn more about how to apply http://bit.ly/2wlvUOz
Oregon City Swimming Pool closed for general maintenance
Pool facility will be closed for general maintenance Sept. 1–13.
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Holcomb Boulevard Speed Limit
The city is evaluating the feasibility of changing current speed limits on Holcomb Boulevard. The process involves evaluating crash and safety data for this area. Please provide your feedback http://bit.ly/holcombspeed
Hazelwood Drive sewer improvements, September through December
This project will upsize sanitary sewer pipes in the South End Neighborhood in order to alleviate local flooding during heavy rain events. Street closures are expected to be limited to a single lane, flagged traffic on Hazelwood Drive during construction hours. Construction is expected to commence September and occur through December.
Toilets are not trashcans
Baby wipes are convenient and save time until they cause inconvenient and costly plumbing issues in your home and our sanitary sewer system due to clogged pipes and sewage backups. Wipes of all types can make family clean ups a snap. Just remember to dispose of baby wipes in the trash along with surface cleaning wipes, paper towels, cotton balls and swabs. When it comes to deciding what to flush down the toilet, Stick to the three P’s: pee, poo and toilet paper. Wipes have to go in the trash.
Special Events
2019 Patriots Day Remembrance
Sept. 11, 6-7 p.m., Circle of Honor, 2051 Kaen Road
Clackamas Fire Health and Safety Fair
Sept. 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Danielson’s Hilltop Mall, 358 Warner Milne Road
Parents Night Out
Sept. 14, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m., Oregon City Pool, 1211 Jackson Street
Building Bridges, Conversations about Race
Sept. 19, 5 – 7 p.m., Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams Street
Parents of Murdered Children National Day of Remembrance
Sept. 25, 10 a.m., Mt. View Cemetery
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