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In today's newsletter:

• How Oregon City’s sewer fixes could prevent the next big backup
• Why one man walked 2,500 miles to Oregon City

Also on today's calendar: HOMM HeartChange OC January 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 45 and low of 38 degrees.
• Wednesday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 42, low: 35.
• Thursday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 45 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why Timely Maintenance Is Critical for Long-Term Sewer System Health (holycitysinner.com) — Oregon City’s public works team is highlighted for aggressively rehabbing sewer mains, laterals, and manholes to cut stormwater inflow and protect system capacity. The piece explains how regular inspections, cleaning, and data-driven repairs can prevent backups, sinkholes, and costly emergencies, offering a model local residents can expect their own system to follow over time.
   

• 2,500 miles for mental health: Austin man shares emotional journey (kxan.com) — A Texas man walked more than 2,500 miles to Oregon City to honor his best friend who died there and to spotlight suicide prevention. His months-long trek from Austin tested him physically and emotionally, but he says the people he met and his mission against stigma kept him going. He now plans to continue mental health advocacy on local and national levels.
   

📸 Around Oregon City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oregon City

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday January 7

• Trivia Night — The Hive
  The Hardware Store Cocktail Bar, 602 7th St, Oregon City
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday January 8

• HOMM HeartChange OC January 2026
  Free on the Outside , 592 Molalla Ave , Oregon City
  9:00 am
• Bingo! Every Thursday
  Pioneer Community Center , 615 5th St , Oregon City
  12:30 pm
• McLoughlin Neighborhood Association General Meeting
  Oregon City Public Library , 606 John Adams St , Oregon City
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Awakened Breath, Anchored in Sound: A Breathwork and Sound Bath Journey
  Thrive Yoga & Wellness , 1107 7th St , Oregon City
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• Live Local Music with Gabe Adams — The Hive
  The Hardware Store Cocktail Bar , 602 7th St , Oregon City
  8:00 pm

Wednesday January 21

• Sensory Friendly Movie (Oregon City)
  Regal Hilltop , 325 Beavercreek Rd , Oregon City
  5:45 pm

Saturday January 31

• Live Local Music with Forest Bailey — The Hive
  The Hardware Store Cocktail Bar , 602 7th St , Oregon City
  8:00 pm

📣 Oregon City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 7

• Rooted Beginnings: An Intentional Sound Bath Journey to Begin 2026
  West Linn Holistic Center , 2008 Willamette Falls Dr , West Linn
  7:45 pm

Thursday January 8

• Kids Ki Aikido Class
  Bolton Plaza , West Linn
  6:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Kids in the Kitchen- Bread Pudding & Applesauce Cookies - West Linn, OR 2026
  Luscher Farm City Park , 125 Rosemont Rd , West Linn
  10:00 am
• 1/10 barre3 Signature Class at Festive Hill Winery
  Festive Hill Winery & Vineyards , 20100 SW Johnson Rd , West Linn
  11:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde posted a job opening for Tribal Security Officer - On-Call - Oregon City in Oregon City. Apply here.
• Starbucks posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 10330, HWY 213 - OREGON CITY in Oregon City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oregon City here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Linn

• Lane Kiffin, LSU shift focus of QB search to Sam Leavitt after missing out on Brendan Sorsby (saturdaydownsouth.com)
• TriMet set to axe portion of MAX line in latest round of service cuts (bikeportland.org)

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