🌱 Patch AM: Why Chauncey Billups is selling his Lake Oswego mansion now

Hi Lake Oswego! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Chauncey Billups is selling his Lake Oswego mansion now
• What OSAA’s new plan means for Lake Oswego’s 6A status

Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.
• Thursday: Cloudy with a little rain, temps: high: 58, low: 48.
• Friday: Low clouds, with a high of 57 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups lists $4.2M Lake Oswego home amid poker scheme charges (katu.com) — Chauncey Billups’ luxury home on Knaus Road in Lake Oswego is under contract, listed at $4.2 million, as he faces federal charges tied to an alleged illegal poker operation. The 7,366-square-foot property features a theater, wine cellar, gym, lagoon-style pool, and practice green, while Billups remains on leave from the Trail Blazers after pleading not guilty.
   

• Redistricting Final Recommendation (sweethomenews.com) — Lake Oswego and Lakeridge high schools are recommended to keep competing at the 6A level under the OSAA’s proposed 2026–30 redistricting plan, which now heads to the Executive Board on Dec. 15. The recommendation reshuffles several conferences statewide, affecting travel, rivalries, and competition levels for many Oregon schools.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Oswego

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★ Featured events ★

Monday December 29

• Winter Wonderland Challenge Workshop with Lego Materials - Lake Oswego, OR 2025
  Lake Oswego Recreation & Aquatics Center (LORAC), 17525 Stafford Rd, Lake Oswego
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Teen Fall Dance Clinic
  Metzger Park (Patricia D. Whiting Hall) , 8400 S.W. Hemlock , Tigard
  6:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Kids Fall Dance Clinic
  West Linn Adult Community Center (Oak Room) , 1180 Rosemont Rd. , West Linn
  4:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 10

• Garden Home Family Storytime
  Garden Home Community Library , 7475 SW Oleson Road , Portland
  10:00 am
• Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe | Bilingual Storytime
  Tigard Public Library , 13500 SW Hall Boulevard , Tigard
  10:15 am
• Garden Home LEGO Club
  Garden Home Community Library , 7475 SW Oleson Road , Portland
  3:30 pm
• Adult Dance Clinic
  West Linn Adult Community Center (Grand Fir Room) , 1180 Rosemont Rd. , West Linn
  4:30 pm

Thursday December 11

• Toddler Time (2-3 years)
  Tigard Public Library , 13500 SW Hall Boulevard , Tigard
  10:15 am
• Family Storytime
  Tigard Public Library , 13500 SW Hall Boulevard , Tigard
  11:15 am
• Digital Navigator Tech Help
  Garden Home Community Library , 7475 SW Oleson Road , Portland
  3:00 pm
• Teen Fall Dance Clinic
  Metzger Park (Patricia D. Whiting Hall) , 8400 S.W. Hemlock , Tigard
  6:30 pm
• Winter Band Concert @ GHS
  GHS Gladstone, OR 97027
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
  FOUND on December 8, 2025 in Portland, OR 97223 near Hampton park apts Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Mountain Park)
• Smoke hazard in Portland, Oregon.
  4:56PM on Dec 8: The incident has been recalled. Authorities are expected to remain on scene while the area is ventilated. There are no additional… (Nextdoor )

• Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Team Member - Part Time Seasonal in Lake Oswego. Apply here.
• BMO - Bank Of Montreal posted a job opening for Regional Manager, Director - Commercial (Emerging Middle Market) in Lake Oswego. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Oswego here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Linn

• West Linn High School grad killed in motorcycle accident (westlinntidings.com)
• Flood watch in effect in West Linn (westlinntidings.com)
• Lions, Lakers, Pacers honored on all-TRL football (lakeoswegoreview.com)

Milwaukie

• Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; 100 Lives Repertory Leads Favorite Theatre! (broadwayworld.com)

Oregon City

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-- The Patch AM Team

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