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🌱 Patch AM: What investigators are uncovering after Oregon City’s Christmas church fire
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In today's newsletter:
- What investigators are uncovering after Oregon City’s Christmas church fire
Also on today's calendar: A Celebration of Celtic Music and Other Delights for the New Year with The Fireside Social Orchestra at Pioneer Church Baker Cabin.
Find out what's happening in Oregon Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Oregon Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 45 and low of 33 degrees.
- Sunday: Some brightening, temps: high: 45, low: 33.
- Monday: Becoming cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘It breaks your heart': Oregon City church fire on Christmas Day still under investigation (koin.com) — A devastating Christmas Day fire heavily damaged Reformation Covenant Church in Oregon City, and investigators are still working to determine what sparked the two-alarm blaze. Fire crews from multiple agencies contained the fire in about 90 minutes, and no injuries were reported, but the sanctuary and offices suffered extensive damage. Officials say it could be a long time before the congregation can return. 
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- A Celebration of Celtic Music and Other Delights for the New Year with The Fireside Social Orchestra at Pioneer Church Baker Cabin
Baker Cabin Site-Pioneer Church , 18005 S Gronlund Rd , Oregon City
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Sunday December 28
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2:00 pm - B-Funny Early Saturday Mic
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3:00 pm - The Real Comedy Spot Open Mic
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7:00 pm - The Jack Maybe Project
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7:00 pm - It Gets Dark Comedy Show
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7:00 pm - Max's Magic Show
Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) · Manahawkin , NJ , Stafford
7:30 pm - Rudy Francisco Live in Portland
Chapel Theater , 4107 SE Harrison St , Milwaukie
7:30 pm
Saturday December 27
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- Delilah opened 2 of her Christmas gifts on Christmas Eve.
Both squeaky balls. She was so happy with her gifts. This is our first Christmas together and likely her first time celebrating Christmas. She is my… (Nextdoor McLoughlin) - A fire at The Reformation Covenant Church in Oregon City on Christmas Day was extinguished by firefighters, with no injuries reported.
4:04PM on Dec 25: Firefighters are battling a Christmas Day blaze at Reformation Covenant Church in Oregon City. (Nextdoor )
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