November 2009

This is your chance to help West Linn win big money

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2009-11-30 13:50

In an attempt to better communicate with residents, the City of West Linn City Hall and Police Department have begun to use Nixle.com. Nixle.com is an online information service that provides accurate, trusted and secure communications geographically targeted to users via cell phones, and email. This tool allows city officials to reach out to the community in a very efficient and safe manner, with no cost to either the city or the community.

Receive trusted, up-to-date neighborhood public safety and community information directly from the department by text message and e-mail. No cost, simple, reliable. You can go to the Web site and register.

With your help, the City of West Linn can win a $10,000 grant. The top three cities with the most sign-ups per capita through Dec.

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Better hurry up to see some neat calligraphy at the library

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2009-11-25 14:33

The West Linn Public Library will feature artwork from the members of the Portland Society for Calligraphy through Nov. 29.

The exhibit is in the library’s Community Room, which is open to the public when not in use, and always open on Sundays from noon - 5 p.m.

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Events

Join the West Linn Public Library for the tree lighting and celebration on Dec. 5

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-27 09:00

Make your plans now for the West Linn Public Library's participation in the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Community Celebration in the Library's Community Room from 5-7 p.m. on Dec. 5.

While there, the library will offer a fun holiday bookmark/ornament craft for kids and adults alike. Plus, an opportunity to get your hands on a selection of new holiday books, CDs, and movies to check out.

And don't forget to bring your library card or card number!

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Make plans now to hear Ronn McFarlane

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2009-11-24 15:23

The West Linn Public Library will host lutenist Ronn McFarlane for a performance at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9.

McFarlane is largely responsible for bringing the charm and quality of the lute into the musical mainstream.

McFarlane has numerous recordings, including solos, more than 10 CDs with the Baltimore Consort, and ballad recordings with Custer LaRue and members of the Baltimore Consort. His recently-released solo album, Indigo Road, received a Grammy Award nomination.

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Santa Brunch -- a holiday tradition in West Linn

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2009-11-26 09:00

The 7th annual Santa Brunch is Dec. 13. The MOMS Club of West Linn organizes this festive family event to benefit Clackamas Women’s Services.

The event will take place at West Linn High School, located at 5464 West A Street in West Linn, from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The event features a brunch menu, espresso drinks, peppermint milkshakes, dozens of kid’s activities and crafts, a silent auction, dance and music performances and photos with Santa. The event has drawn close to 500 attendees in past years.

ALL proceeds are given to Clackamas Women’s Services (CWS). CWS provides the only two emergency shelters for women and children escaping domestic violence in Clackamas County. CWS has safely harbored over 7,000 women & children since 1985.

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West Linn outlasts Westview; moves on to play West Salem in playoffs

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2009-11-23 14:29

The West Linn High School football team made it five wins in a row Friday with a 46-34 victory against Westview in the second round of the Class 6A state playoffs.

The Lions (9-2 overall) held a slim 29-28 lead at the end of the third quarter before they outscored the Wildcats 17-6 in the fourth quarter.

With the win, the unranked Lions will travel south to take on the No. 5-ranked West Salem Titans, a team that scored a 42-7 home win Friday against Roseburg. The Nov. 27 matchup between the Lions and Titans will begin at 7 p.m. at West Salem High School.

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West Linn-Wilsonville schools make the grade

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 17:13

In a story by Rachel DeCosta and Rebecca Randall of The West Linn Tidings, it seems as though the West Linn-Wilsonville School District is rated as one of the top in Oregon.

According to the story, 12 of the district’s 14 schools were among the schools that received the top rating. Most of the schools were rated as "outstanding" in the report.

High School Blitz 'Game to Watch'

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 09:00

Every week, KATU Sports Photographer Mike Rosborough spotlights local high school football games in his 'Mike's Games to Watch.' And you can catch highlights from the games on our High School Blitz show Fridays at 11:35 p.m. (right after KATU News).

Here is one of this week's games to watch...

West Linn goes west to Westview and Jesuit heads south to Medford to meet the Panthers of South Medford, each game will be a test of the Metro’s sterling rep as the toughest league in the state. The Wildcats have a distinct home field advantage against the Lions, not to mention a large size edge, and the Crusaders, another finals favorite, have been road warriors since zero week and should run all over South behind Jordan Talley and Keenan Lowe….

For more games to watch this week...

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