Dianne Gregoire, Author at Property Blotter

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023

Market Activity June 5-11, 2023

Lots of real estate was happening in Lake Oswego last week. 22 properties came onto the market. Of those, 4 sold quickly and appear here a pending sales. There were 23 properties that went pending and 10 sold/closed homes.

See below for RMLS data.

New Listings June 5-11, 2023

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet
4000 Carman Dr #35	Condo	$340,000	2	2	869
5225 Jean Rd 3309	Condo	$395,000	2	2	1100
5052 Foothills Rd D	Condo	$438,000	3	2	1252
1127 Cedar St	Detached	$625,000	2	1	1848
1001 Leonard St 2-4	Condo	$749,000	2	2	1736
17347 Ashley Ct	Attached	$825,000	4	2.5	2117
16 Walking Woods Dr	Detached	$828,000	3	2.5	2897
218 Hidalgo St	Detached	$879,000	4	2.5	3756
2979 Dellwood Dr	Detached	$939,000	4	3	3216
5904 Bay Point Dr	Detached	$1,150,000	4	2.5	3433
5349 Washington Ct	Detached	$1,400,000	4	3.5	3906
18653 Pilkington Rd	Detached	$1,750,000	4	3.5	3260
18284 Meadowlark Ln	Detached	$1,999,000	5	5.5	5425
1501 Country Club Rd	Detached	$2,200,000	5	4	4691
975 Englewood Dr	Detached	$3,995,000	4	4.5+.5	5980
18 Northshore Cir	Detached	$4,995,000	3	3.5	3501
15530 Diamond Head Rd	Detached	$7,200,000	5	6	6398
956 Westpoint Rd	Detached	$8,950,000	4	4.5+.5+.5	5235

Pending Sales June 5-11, 2023

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet	DOM
45 Eagle Crest Dr 3400	Condo	$289,950	3	2	1348	39
80 Galen St	Condo	$325,000	2	2	995	5
248 Ridgeway Rd	Condo	$395,000	1	1	753	11
3952 Carman Dr	Condo	$400,000	2	2.5	1146	20
4366 Woodside Cir	Attached	$589,000	3	2.5	1962	2
1458 Boca Ratan Dr	Attached	$594,900	3	2	1611	22
260 Cervantes	Attached	$599,000	3	2.5	2551	6
79 Greenridge Ct	Attached	$675,000	2	2	1642	5
4 Cellini Ct	Detached	$775,000	4	3	2709	4
4959 Bilford Ln	Detached	$995,000	3	2.5	2456	3
449 C Ave	Detached	$999,000	3	2	2261	10
43 Becket St	Detached	$1,070,000	4	3.5	3689	6
592 Weidman Ct	Detached	$1,080,000	3	2.5	3035	38
302 Furnace St	Detached	$1,195,000	3	2.5	1945	10
2415 Park Rd	Detached	$1,219,000	4	2.5	2747	5
17237 Lowenberg Ter	Detached	$1,325,000	3	2.5	3150	3
18480 Delenka Ln	Detached	$1,460,000	5	4.5	4829	18
14611 Uplands Dr	Detached	$1,499,000	4	4	3118	42
814 Lake Shore Rd	Detached	$1,595,000	3	2.5+.5	2385	51
735 7th St	Detached	$2,099,000	3	3.5	3073	8
7 Dover Way	Detached	$2,595,000	5	5.5	7803	9
890 Lake Shore Rd	Detached	$3,199,000	3	3.5	3555	$3,199
584 Ridgeway Rd	Detached	$5,250,000	4	3.5+.5	4944	17

Sold/Closed June 5-11, 2023

Address	Type	List Price	Sold Price	Sq Feet	CDOM
86 Kingsgate Rd B104	Condo	$299,900	$300,000	938	6
5225 Jean Rd #501	Condo	$455,000	$440,250	1500	12
3575 Upper Dr	Detached	$595,000	$570,000	1376	0
4967 Galen St	Detached	$725,000	$725,000	2223	37
14141 Goodall Rd	Detached	$999,900	$865,000	1988	282
17321 Canyon Dr	Detached	$1,000,000	$955,000	4825	0
5434 Rosalia Way	Detached	$985,000	$963,000	2677	20
2944 Vale Ct	Detached	$1,400,000	$1,400,000	3392	2
17649 Woodhurst Pl	Detached	$1,550,000	$1,499,000	5669	65
1425 Chandler Rd	Detached	$3,790,000	$3,548,750	5692	236

Criteria:Homes in the 97034 and 97035 zip code, listed, pending or sold between the dates listed above as reported by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS). DETACHD refers to Single Family Detached Residence, MFG refers to manufactured housing, and ATTACHD refers to single-family residences with some portion of the structure attached to another property, but not constituting CONDO ownership. DOM stands for days on market, or the number of days from when the listing became active and when it received an acceptable offer, with CDOM standing for “cumulative days on market” accounting for “refreshed” listings

June 3, 2023June 3, 2023

LO Festival of the Arts, June 23, 24, and 25

This annual event is a real highlight of the year. Held the first weekend in June after Father’s Day, this year is the 60th anniversary of the first festival which was held in 1963. It has a bit something for everyone.

The purpose of the festival is art education and a celebration of culture and community through art. There are 3 main events.

First is the juried competition. Artists from our community, but also artists from other parts of Oregon and even other states participate. It’s an eclectic mix of classic, modern, and whimsical. A panel of judges awards ribbons and honorable mentions. Most pieces are also offered for sale. This part of the festival is held at the Lakewood Center.

Then there is the arts and crafts fair. Booths are set up by artists who are selling their creations. You’ll find pottery, jewelry, clothing, yard art, gifts, lots and lots of fun stuff. I have purchased several pieces of yard art that I just treasure. This part of the festival is held across the street from the Lakewood Center in George Roger’s Park.

Then there is the music and entertainment. From Latin Funk, to Jazz, to Rock n Roll, the entertainment is great. There are also art demonstrations, art events for kids, and plenty of opportunities to grab a beverage and a bite to eat. These activities happen in George Roger’s Park. For a full schedule, click here.

Festival hours are Friday and Saturday, 8am to 9pm. Sunday from 8am to 5pm. Other than what you might purchase, the event is free. You are encouraged to use the free shuttle buses to attend. There is simply not enough local parking to accommodate the expected attendance. Shuttle stops are at Lake Oswego High School, Lake Oswego Junior High School, Lakeride High School, and from downtown LO.

I look forward to the Festival of the Arts every year. Hope to see you there!

Dianne

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

Market Activity May 22-28, 2023

Last week in Lake Oswego was highly favorable for folks who are selling their homes. 26 properties accepted offers. There were 12 new listings. Three of those accepted offers quickly and are represented in this report as pending sales. There were also 12 closed/sold properties. With pending sales at more than twice the number of new listings, that is a strong sign that the market remains excellent for selling. It also shows that buyers want to purchase and are not dissuaded by today’s interest rates.

See below for RMLS data.

New Listings May 22-28, 2023

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet
4 Touchstone #107	Condo	$289,999	3	2.5	1351
4901 Childs Rd	Detached	$525,000	2	1	1440
18936 Longfellow Ave	Detached	$689,900	3	1.5	1232
2661 Lookout Ct	Detached	$1,095,000	4	2.5	3212
1931 Park Forest Ct	Detached	$1,598,000	6	4.5	4107
13460 Fielding Rd	Detached	$1,725,000	3	4.5	3932
3521 Upper Dr	Detached	$1,900,000	3	2	1540
1192 Andrews Rd	Detached	$3,485,000	5	3.5	4604
584 Ridgeway Rd	Detached	$5,250,000	4	3.5+.5	4944

Pending Sales May 22-28, 2023

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet	DOM
100 Kerr Pkwy 348	Condo	$229,000	1	1	617	20
44 Eagle Crest #37	Condo	$240,000	2	1	908	11
400 Carman Dr 360	Condo	$309,900	2	2	866	54
5 Galen St	Condo	$315,000	2	2	989	24
4 Touchstone #119	Condo	$318,900	3	2.5	1351	81
16250 Pacific Hwy #55	Condo	$349,500	2	2	1305	57
4425 Thunder Vista Ln	Condo	$450,000	2	2.5	1949	1
5225 Jean Rd 3501	Condo	$455,000	3	2	1500	12
17910 Belmore Ave	Detached	$499,000	3	1.5	1624	7
5852 Lakeview Blvd	Detached	$510,000	2	1	1111	9
103 Kingsgate Rd	Detached	$600,000	3	2.5	1352	19
18839 Kristi Way	Detached	$649,500	3	1.5	1344	11
6062 Burma Rd	Detached	$650,000	5	2	1875	94
16240 Parker Rd	Detached	$679,000	3	2	1454	94
5829 Benfield Ct	Detached	$719,900	4	2.5	1744	13
20 Partridge Ln	Detached	$825,000	5	3	3448	32
15923 Twin Fir Rd	Detached	$849,900	4	2.5	2597	7
2280 Southshore Blvd	Detached	$949,000	3	2	2176	11
17577 Blue Heron Ct	Detached	$989,000	5	3	2980	5
19863 Sycamore Ave	Detached	$995,000	4	3	2961	94
13354 Twin Creek Ln	Detached	$1,125,000	4	22.5	3134	4
321 3rd St	Attached	$1,195,000	3	3.5	1996	2
2552 Palisades Crest Dr	Detached	$1,300,000	4	2.5	3263	8
16321 White Oaks Dr	Detached	$1,349,000	4	3.5	2950	4
17269 Bryant Rd	Detached	$1,399,990	5	3.5	3641	10
804 2nd St	Detached	$1,750,000	5	2.5	2961	20

Sold/Closed May 22-28, 2023

Address	Type	List Price	Sold Price	Sq Feet	CDOM
3652 Spring Ln 4F	Condo	$400,000	$400,000	1117	19
18314 Fernbrook Ct	Detached	$550,000	$510,000	1036	6
10 Greenridge Ct	Attached	$520,000	$524,000	2063	11
16880 Tracy Ave	Detached	$539,900	$532,500	1080	97
4959 Dogwood Dr	Detached	$749,900	$740,000	2120	3
17220 Rebecca Ln	Detached	$775,000	$775,000	2004	5
51 Touchstone	Detached	$875,000	$875,000	3105	6
5539 Bay Creek Dr	Detached	$995,000	$1,015,000	2922	2
2803 Southshore Blvd	Detached	$1,495,000	$1,500,000	3747	12
16429 Bonaire Ave	Detached	$1,750,000	$1,850,000	3036	5
2950 Upper Dr	Detached	$1,899,000	$1,875,000	3396	5
17367 Lake Haven Dr	Detached	$2,249,900	$2,250,000	4225	2

May 20, 2023May 14, 2023

The Urban Growth Boundary

A big part of understanding real estate in Oregon is knowing about the Urban Growth Boundary.

It was put into place in 1973 under the leadership of Republican Governor Tom McCall. What the boundary does is make development choices intentional and public rather than piecemeal.

Every single town in the State of Oregon has a line drawn around it. Within the boundaries of that line urban and suburban development is allowed. Outside of the boundary is reserved for agriculture and forests. Lake Oswego is right on the edge of the UBB. From LO you can drive to the countryside in just minutes. In the countryside you’ll find wineries, farmstands, Christmas tree farms, and the beautiful rolling hills that lead to the Mountains and the Willamette Valley.

It’s controversial because it is forcing density within the boundary. The boundary has been expanded, but it’s a tedious process that requires lots of legal wrangling. The planning departments in towns have to project for population growth and then plan today to accommodate the growth in the future. This means that even if builders want to build on larger lots, they simply can’t get those large lots approved. They are forced to build on smaller lots to accommodate future population projections.

It also means that land within the boundary is super valuable. If houses become run down, they get torn down. In those cases the land is more valuable then the house and the land gets re-built. I think it has helped the Tri-County Metro area to not have slums. Yes, there are parts of town with lower economic demographics, but there are not slums.

The density within our UGB is going to increase now that multi-family units are allowed in residential neighborhoods. That’s a whole other blog post.

For a map of the Portland area UGB, click here.

As always, thank you for reading the blotter.

Dianne

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Market Activity May 8-14, 2023

Last week in Lake Oswego there were 11 new listings, 3 of which sold quickly and are represented here as pending sales. There were 20 properties that went under contract and moved into pending status, and there were 9 sold/closed transactions.

See below for RMLS data.

New on the Market May 8-14, 2023

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet
44 Eagle Crest Dr #37	Condo	$240,000	2	1	908
5225 Jean Rd #501	Condo	$455,000	3	2	1500
18839 Kristi Way	Detached	$649,500	3	1.5	1344
5829 Benfield Ct	Detached	$749,900	4	2.5	1744
15911 Fir Grove Ct	Detached	$959,776	4	2.5	2584
16164 Parker Rd	Detached	$1,300,000	3	2.5	2315
15575 Village Dr	Detached	$2,595,000	4	2.5	3163
3190 Douglas Circle	Detached	$2,998,000	4	3.5+.5	5007

Pending Sales May 8-14, 2023

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet	DOM
86 Kingsgate Rd B104	Condo	$299,900	2	2	938	6
55 Galen St	Condo	$315,000	2	2	989	15
16250 Pacific Hwy #75	Condo	$388,000	3	2	1593	109
3652 Spring Ln 4F	Condo	$400,000	2	2	1117	19
5650 Lakeview Blvd	Detached	$549,000	3	2	2715	45
3575 Upper Dr	Detached	$595,000	2	2	1376	0
16309 Overlook Dr	Detached	$645,000	4	3	2567	4
200 Burnham Rd #311	Condo	$678,800	3	2	1862	22
644 Ellis Ave	Detached	$875,000	4	2	2335	47
17143 Rebecca Ln	Detached	$890,000	3	2.5	1943	13
1421 Cherry Crest Dr	Detached	$925,000	4	3	2785	5
1448 Greentree Circle	Detached	$945,000	4	2.5	2649	43
191 3rd St #6	Condo	$950,000	2	2	1523	33
5434 Rosalia Way	Detached	$985,000	4	2.5	2677	20
16960 Stafford Rd	Detached	$1,000,000	4	3.5	2845	20
17649 Woodhurst Pl	Detached	$1,550,000	5	4.5	5669	4
1965 Egan Way	Detached	$1,850,000	5	3.5	3899	3
13337 Leslie Ct	Detached	$2,595,000	4	3.5	4197	15
13751 Cameo Ct	Detached	$3,995,000	5	4.5+.5	4262	24
16309 Lake Forest Blvd	Detached	$599,900	3	2	1583	4

Sold/Closed May 8-14, 2023

Address	Type	List Price	Sold Price	Sq Feet	CDOM
15446 Stephanie Ct	Attached	$480,000	$480,000	1582	0
1966 Wembley Pl	Detached	$649,900	$721,100	2103	4
5865 Southwood Dr	Detached	$950,000	$1,010,000	3035	2
13254 Twin Creek Ct	Detached	$1,188,000	$1,050,000	3470	4
515 Laurel St	Detached	$1,725,000	$1,563,000	3382	199
1658 Village Park Ln	Detached	$1,750,000	$1,775,000	4634	3
929 Cumberland Rd	Detached	$2,800,000	$2,580,000	5095	250
13777 Cameo Ct	Detached	$3,395,000	$2,995,000	6984	240
17147 Old River Dr	Detached	$2,995,000	$2,995,000	6900	6

May 7, 2023May 7, 2023

Summer at the Library

The Lake Oswego Library has some really fun activities planned for the summer season.

Let’s start with The Seed Library. That’s right, a seed library. Housed is a repurposed card catalogue at the Fiction desk, there is literally a huge selection of seeds for you to take home and grown in your garden. The seeds are for plants that do well in our area. The seeds do not have to be returned, but your are encouraged to harvest seeds from what you grow and donate them back to the library for someone else’s enjoyment.

The Summer Library Challenge is for children, teens and adults. Kids will receive a free book just for signing up. Then, all summer long, they will have chances to win prizes as they read books. Adults can set their own challenge, share their progress through the summer, and get chance to win a Powell’s gift card and a two-night stay at the Sylvia Beach Hotel in Newport, Oregon.

The Children’s Library is offering Take-Away Crafts each week from June 19th to August 11th. Simply drop by the library, pick up your craft, and take it home with you for a fun summer diversion.

Then there is Programs in the Park. Every Wednesday, June 21st to August 9th, from 2-3pm, at Rossman Park (555 4th St) drop in for crafts, nature workshops, art activities, special guests, and more. Then, enjoy the end of summer party on August 16th.

You can sign up for the summer challenge by clicking here.

The Lake Oswego Library is about so much more than books! It’s truly a treasure in our community.

Dianne

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

Market Activity April 24-30, 2023

Last week in Lake Oswego we had 12 new listings, one of which sold quickly and appears here as a pending sale, 12 properties moved into pending status, and 14 sold/closed listings. This is very balanced with similar numbers in all 3 categories. This shows that it is neither a or a seller’s market. However, it feels to me like the market has shrunk as compared to last year. For May, these number feel small, at least to me.

See below for RMLS data.

New on the Market April 24-30, 2023

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq. Feet
55 Galen St	Condo	$325,000	2	2	989
159 Oswego Summit	Condo	$395,000	2	2	1506
18314 Fernbrook Ct	Detached	$550,000	3	1.5	1036
114 Greenridge Ct	Attached	$624,000	3	2	1824
1368 Boca Ratan Dr	Condo	$625,000	2	2	1763
20 Partridge Ln	Detached	$850,000	5	3	3448
4798 Auburn Ln	Attached	$879,950	3	3.5	2700
60 Touchstone	Detached	$885,000	4	3	2657
17143 Rebecca Ln	Detached	$890,000	3	2.5	1943
592 Weidman Ct	Detached	$1,150,000	3	2.5	3035
14611 Uplands Dr	Detached	$1,595,000	3	4	3118

Pending Sales April 24-30, 2023

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq. Feet	DOM
16200 Pacific Hwy #5	Condo	$499,900	2	2	1207	173
16880 Tracy Ave	Detached	$510,000	3	1	1080	97
4179 Douglas Way	Detached	$565,000	3	2	1447	4
4748 Amherst Ct	Attached	$675,000	3	2.5	3015	46
5434 Rosalia Way	Detached	$985,000	4	2.5	2677	5
23 Masaryk St	Detached	$1,050,000	3	2.5	2902	6
2468 Marylhaven Pl	Detached	$1,295,000	4	3.5	3606	34
5598 Luce Ln	Detached	$1,370,000	4	3	3432	4
5290 Childs Rd	Detached	$1,499,000	4	4.5	3671	47
1930 Indian Trail	Detached	$1,560,000	3	3	3260	5
566 4th St	Attached	$1,599,000	5	4.5+.5	3512	7
17367 Lake Haven Dr	Detached	$2,249,900	5	3	4225	2

Sold/Closed April 24-30, 2023

Address	Type	List Price	Closed Price	Sq Feet	CDOM
47 Eagle Crest Dr #31	Condo	$242,500	$260,000	1009	4
237 Cervantes #19	Condo	$315,000	$292,200	1216	54
4413 Thundervista Ln	Condo	$418,800	$416,000	1741	4
5465 Childs Rd	Detached	$789,000	$784,925	1544	7
1865 Mapleleaf Rd	Detached	$799,900	$800,000	1686	12
7 Hotspur St	Detached	$825,000	$810,000	2195	19
567 2nd St	Condo	$1,095,000	$1,095,000	1412	2
1380 Bonniebrae Dr	Detached	$1,250,000	$1,258,000	2940	5
4799 Lamont Way	Detached	$1,325,000	$1,325,000	3142	4
16461 Chapin Way	Detached	$1,475,000	$1,475,000	4012	4
16650 Fir Ln	Detached	$2,100,000	$2,100,000	3859	2
15880 Oswego Shore Ct	Detached	$2,225,000	$2,125,000	3977	26
13132 Thoma Rd	Detached	$3,650,000	$2,935,000	5434	336
14655 Uplands Dr	Detached	$3,300,000	$3,390,000	4775	211

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023

The Importance of Open Houses

In my 36 years in real estate, I’ve seen quite a few changes, as you can imagine. But one of the biggest ones is the importance of open houses.

In my early career the common perception was that open houses were a waste of time. I knew of agents who flat out told their seller clients that they would not be doing them. I’ve never had the belief. While it was true then, and is true today, many of the people who come through open houses are not actually buyers. But I have always done them. First it shows my seller clients that I am using every tool in my tool box to get their house sold. But second, I have sold numerous houses from people who have come through my opens.

What is different today is that open houses have become way more critical. Today’s buyer is able to be very independent. Nearly everything that they need to know about a houses is available on line. They like to be in the driver’s seat and tour houses independently of their agent. Then when they find a house that they’re interested in, they get their Realtor involved.

The first weekend of marketing is a true event. The routine is to put a house on the market on Thursday or Friday, market the open house date and time for Saturday and Sunday, and then hold it open and let the hordes inside. It works!

I hope that you find this information useful. As always, thank you for reading the blotter.

Dianne

April 22, 2023April 22, 2023

Market Activity April 10-16, 2023

Last week in Lake Oswego there were 9 new listings, 4 of which sold quickly and appear in this report as pending, 18 pending sales, and 13 sold properties. Check out the market time on the pending sales. 11 of the 18 went pending in one week or less. Conditions for selling a house are really favorable right now.

See below for RMLS data.

New on the Market April 10-16, 2023

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet
35 Crestfield Ct	Condo	$299,000	2	1	921
624 Livingood Ln	Detached	$975,000	4	3	2612
17656 Woodhurst Pl	Detached	$1,395,000	4	2.5	4597
1584 Oak St	Attached	$1,450,000	3	3	1860
3600 Upper Dr	Detached	$1,999,950	5	3	3771

Pending Sales April 10-16, 2023

Address	Type	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Sq Feet	DOM
48 Eagle Crest Dr #5F	Condo	$300,000	2	2	1370	60
4413 Thunder Vista Ln	Condo	$418,800	2	2.5	1741	4
212 Greenridge Dr	Attached	$549,000	3	2	1292	1
5720 Kenny St	Detached	$630,000	3	2	1416	4
1966 Wembley Pl	Detached	$649,900	3	3	2103	4
3290 Childs Rd	Detached	$739,900	3	1	1708	9
5465 Childs Rd	Detached	$789,000	3	2	1544	7
18701 Bryant Rd	Detached	$789,000	3	2	1995	33
13594 Blazer Trl	Detached	$797,500	3	2	1996	73
51 Touchstone	Detached	$875,000	4	2.5	3105	6
191 3rd St #6	Condo	$950,000	2	2	1523	7
17502 Erin Ct	Detached	$999,000	4	3	3142	7
4799 Lamont Way	Detached	$1,325,000	4	3	3142	4
2803 Southshore Blvd	Detached	$1,495,000	4	3	3747	12
515 Laurel St	Detached	$1,588,000	4	3.5	3382	199
2950 Upper Dr	Detached	$1,899,000	3	2.5	3396	2
17147 Old River Dr	Detached	$2,995,000	4	4.5+.5	6900	6
2643 Southshore Blvd	Detached	$3,595,000	3	3.5+.5	4872	93

Sold/Closed April 10-16, 2023

Address	Type	List Price	Sold Price	Sq Feet	CDOM
46 Crestfield Ct	Condo	$295,000	$310,000	923	3
5133 Timbergrove St	Detached	$649,900	$635,000	1440	25
1501 Fernwood Dr	Detached	$799,900	$804,000	1934	6
4199 Fruitwood Ct	Detached	$949,000	$1,015,000	2230	3
18490 Ray Ridge Dr	Detached	$1,100,000	$1,188,000	3426	4
5308 Southwood Dr	Detached	$1,195,000	$1,200,000	3003	2
430 9th St	Detached	$1,199,000	$1,203,500	2756	2
2481 Marylshire Ln	Detached	$1,495,900	$1,370,000	4091	66
1261 Wells St	Detached	$1,600,000	$1,650,000	4316	105
13310 Atwater Ln	Detached	$2,350,000	$2,245,000	5697	22
4983 Park Bluff Pl	Detached	$2,349,500	$2,250,000	4088	239
13151 Thoma Rd	Detached	$4,500,000	$3,520,000	5461	208
1455 Chandler Rd	Detached	$5,475,000	$5,100,000	5588	155

April 8, 2023April 1, 2023

Lake Oswego Reads 2023

This is the 17th year of the Lake Oswego Reads program. The idea behind the program is to encourage the community to all read the same book at the same time. It draws the community together and creates connections on a very special level.

I am a reader. I always have a book going and a book lined up to start just as soon as I finish my current selection. I have really enjoyed the books chosen for LO reads. While the program is spearheaded by the library, community input is encouraged and the books that get selected have all been outstanding.

This year’s selection is The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson. As explained by Melissa Kelly, the Director of the Lake Oswego Public Library, “The Seed Keeper is a novel of strength, perseverance, wisdom and hope. I was swept away by the story of Rosalie, a Dakhóta woman navigating a personal and family history of loss and hardship, who finds solace and strength in her relationship with nature and the life-giving seeds that the women of her family have nurtured across generations.”

Along with reading the book, there is a full month of events to enhance the experience and to bring people together. This year the events include an art show, programs about Native American Culture, nature walks to explore native species of the Willamette Valley, seed planting a Luscher Farm, and more. It all culminates on April 25th with a presentation given by the author. For the full calendar, click here. It will keep you busy if you do all of it!

Happy reading everyone!

Dianne