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🌱 Patch AM: How could new federal ‘public charge’ rules affect Oregon families?
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Coffee in hand, Oregon City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How could new federal ‘public charge’ rules affect Oregon families?
Also on today's calendar: Paper Quilling and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Oregon Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Oregon City? Post it to Oregon City photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Oregon Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Cooler with showers around, with a high of 49 and low of 42 degrees.
- Thursday: Rain, heavy at times, temps: high: 57, low: 48.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 49 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stories from Sometimes a Great Podcast - Dec. 15, 2025: Season 1, Episode 32 (einpresswire.com) — An ODHS staff podcast episode highlights holiday decorating safety rules for state offices, explains proposed federal changes to the “public charge” immigration rule, and profiles leaders shaping services statewide. One featured employee, Colonel Darla Zeisset, previously lived in Oregon City and now works remotely for ODHS while serving in the U.S. Army Reserve. The piece stresses that current ODHS benefits and eligibility rules remain unchanged for families. 
📸 Around Oregon City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oregon City
★ Featured events ★
- Bingo! Every Thursday
Pioneer Community Center, 615 5th St, Oregon City
12:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- 4th/5th Grade Play
Springwater Environmental Sciences Oregon City, OR 97045
6:00 pm - Paper Quilling
Soulflags Art Community Center , 504 Main St , Oregon City
4:00 pm - Breakfast with Santa
The Pioneer Adult Community Center , 615 5th St , Oregon City
9:00 am - Stained Glass – Intermediate
Soulflags Art Community Center , 504 Main St , Oregon City
1:00 pm - Live Local Music with Lane Norberg — The Hive
The Hardware Store Cocktail Bar , 602 7th St , Oregon City
8:00 pm - Open Studio
Soulflags Art Community Center , 504 Main St , Oregon City
12:00 pm - YES! Yarn Enthusiasts Society
Oregon City Public Library , 606 John Adams St , Oregon City
3:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
📣 Oregon City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Kids Ki Aikido Class
Bolton Plaza , West Linn
6:00 pm - Sugar For Oregon | Kick Off Event
Gladstone High School , 18800 Portland Ave , Gladstone
7:00 pm - Gingerbread House Workshop
Luscher Farm City Park , 125 Rosemont Rd , West Linn
10:00 am - OL Craft Class: Seasonal Origami
Oak Lodge Library , 3783 SE Concord Rd , Oak Grove
2:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our cat Marshmallow got out today on Barker Ave near South End.
He is a neutered, chipped, and well loved 9 months old kitten of an autistic teen. He has Siamese coloring, blue eyes that are slightly cross eyed… (Nextdoor South End) - Looking to get some vinyl stickers made for my car.
Logo for the front doors and one for the back with my logo, info and CCB #. Looking to support local vs online. (Nextdoor Quiet Oak)
- Clackamas Community College posted a job opening for Theatre Arts Instructor [Faculty Part Time Pool] in Oregon City. Apply here.
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Accountant 1 (Department of Transportation & Development) in Oregon City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oregon City here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Linn
- West Linn City Council approves $45 million city operations center financing (westlinntidings.com)
- Oppenlander park development likely to require ballot measure (westlinntidings.com)
- College Football Transfer Portal: Top Quarterbacks' Landing Spots (foxsports.com)
Canby
- Nursery industry allows ex-ballerina to hone her political skills (capitalpress.com)
Lake Oswego
Ok Oregon City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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