Wander Willamette: Dine and Shop Local

04/10/2025

CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS: The Oregon City Art Commission is excited to present the 6×6 ART SHOW, which takes place June 14, 2025 from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Arc Light Event Center on 704 7th Street in Oregon City.

Artists of all ages and abilities are invited to participate by creating original works of art in a variety of mediums on a 6×6” panel. Registration for participating artists IS OPEN. More details here: https://www.orcity.org/.../Call-For-Artists-6X6-Art-Show

03/17/2025

The Clackamas County Cultural Coalition is excited to announce that due to a generous grant from the Clackamas County Commissioners it will be offering a Spring 2025 Grant Cycle with awards up to $5,000 available for project and general operating related to arts, heritage, or humanities!

APPLY NOW: https://www.clackamasculturalcoalition.org/2025grants/

08/13/2024

ATTENTION ARTISTS (of all ages):
The West Linn Arts & Culture Commission (WLACC) is curating an Art Show show at the West Linn Library for October 2024. If you are an artist in West Linn or the surrounding areas, they would love to see your work. Open to all ages and media. All work will be considered for acceptance into the show. Send questions to [email protected].

WLACC invites local artists to submit up to three works for consideration in the “Inspired by West Linn” juried exhibition celebrating the visual arts in West Linn. “Inspired by West Linn” will showcase the 2D and 3D artistic talent of the community we call home.

Deadline to Apply: Saturday, August 31, 2024
https://www.wanderwillamette.com/local-event/call-for-artists-inspired-by-west-linn-october-art-show/

08/05/2024

Call for Artists: Transform West Linn’s Bike Repair Kiosk!

The City of West Linn Arts and Culture Commission, in partnership with Historic Willamette Main Street, invites artists to submit proposals to enhance our new bike repair kiosk with the theme “Where Rivers and People Meet.” This is a unique opportunity to turn a functional infrastructure into a vibrant community asset on Willamette Falls Drive.

Proposal Deadline: September 20, 2024
Budget: $7,500 (all-inclusive)

We seek dynamic and inclusive artwork that celebrates movement, connectivity, and community. The kiosk will feature transparent walls, providing a canvas for your creativity. Submissions should consider natural light interaction and be scalable to fit the space. This opportunity allows you to create a public art piece that combines utility and beauty along our much loved, highly visible Main Street. Don’t delay and submit your proposal today! For full details, visit https://westlinnoregon.gov/community/call-art-andor-proposals-bike-repair-kiosk

06/28/2024

The Lake Oswego & West Linn BRC funding is ending on June 30, 2024, but make sure to follow along with us on the West Linn Chamber of Commerce and Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce to continue keeping tabs on local events, grant opportunities, scholarships, and more. Thank you for your endless support!

06/28/2024

The West Linn Old Time Fair is coming up, join us for the summer fun from July 12-14! 🇺🇸☀️

The Old Time Fair includes: Amusement rides, live music, classic car & boat show, exhibitor & food vendor booths, a beer garden, and so much more!

Learn more about the event:

This is West Linn's signature annual event held in beautiful Willamette Park at the confluence of the Tualatin and Willamette Rivers.

06/27/2024

4th of July is almost here! 🇺🇸 🎆

Come out and enjoy the 4th of July Star Spangled Parade & Celebration in Lake Oswego!

Delight in festive floats, musical entertainment, vibrant vehicles and costumed canines as they march down A Avenue to Millennium Plaza Park via Second Street.

Parade begins at 10am and the celebration continues until 1pm at Millennium Plaza Park.

Learn more here:

This 4th of July don your patriotic colors, decorate your wagons and join friends and neighbors for the annual Star Spangled Parade. Delight in festive floats, musical entertainment, vibrant vehicles and costumed canines as they march down A Avenue to Millennium Plaza Park via Second Street. The par...

06/26/2024

Figuring out the best local businesses to buy from is a time suck. The Lake Oswego & West Linn Wander Willamette Gift Card solves this! 🛍️

Buy the “Lake Oswego & West Linn Wander Willamette Prepaid Gift Card” - A prepaid Mastercard that works at any business in Lake Oswego & West Linn, OR.

It's perfect for gifting or using yourself to support local businesses. Keep dollars local and support Lake Oswego & West Linn small businesses with us!

Get your community gift card here and share with your network:

Buy the Mastercard Gift Card accepted at any business in Lake Oswego & West Linn, OR. Send plastic, e-Gift, or print at home. Satisfaction guaranteed.

06/26/2024

Everyday Northwest's 32 Days of Summer Contest is HERE!!! Have you entered to win a gift card to Glow Gifts yet?! Don't delay! Enter to win and support one of the amazing businesses in Lake Oswego!

ENTER HERE: https://www.koin.com/community/contests/32-days-of-summer-2024

Many thanks to Oregon's Mt Hood Territory for their support and partnership in supporting local businesses!

06/25/2024

Discovering hidden local gems in your backyard is made easier than ever before...

Our Local Business Map is designed to be your go-to resource for exploring new places to eat, shop, and access various services, right in your surrounding neighborhoods.

The advanced filtering allows you to find a wide range of businesses that are women-owned, BIPOC-owned, veteran-owned, AAPI-owned, LGBTQ+ owned, and Latino-owned, fostering a strong sense of diversity and uplifting so many businesses in our community. ❤️

Explore the Local Business Map:

The Lake Oswego & West Linn Business Recovery Center + Wander Willamette are excited to share our new community map which provides a convenient and efficient way to shop local and support local businesses!

06/24/2024

No matter how you decide to experience the beauty and charm that Lake Oswego and West Linn offer, the key is to Live Local!

Give the gift of experiencing your community's unique local flavor and choose to Live Local and wander Willamette with us.

Discover how you can Live Local: https://www.wanderwillamette.com/live-local-shop-eat-play-stay/

06/24/2024