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09/29/2026 · Philomath
Lanesboro, Minnesota: The Bike Trail Town That Forgot to Be Boring
Follow the Root River into southeastern Minnesota for limestone bluffs, a walkable main street, and a breakfast plate that justifies the entire drive. Lanesboro is small enough to understand in one afternoon and strange enough to keep you poking around until dinner.
The Farmer’s Carry: The Simple Exercise That Makes Everything Feel Sturdier
Pick up two moderately heavy objects and walk with them. The farmer’s carry trains your grip, trunk, shoulders, and walking mechanics at the same time—without requiring a machine that looks like it belongs in a spaceship.
09/30/2026
The Cast-Iron Cornbread That Actually Has a Crust
Cornbread should be tender in the middle and audibly crisp around the edges. The trick is simple: heat the skillet before the batter ever gets near it.
09/30/2026
Cut Your First Hand-Cut Dovetail Box With a $15 Saw
A small dovetail box is the woodworking equivalent of learning to shuffle a deck: awkward at first, satisfying forever. Here’s a forgiving weekend method using inexpensive tools and one rule that keeps the joints tight.
09/30/2026
Ocean Path: Acadia’s Easiest Walk With the Best Sea Drama
Along Acadia’s Ocean Path, you get crashing surf, pink granite, and a perfectly reasonable chance of seeing a seal without committing to a heroic hike. Start early, bring a jacket, and let the ocean do the entertaining.
09/30/2026
The Slow Jerkbait Bite Is Waking Up
Early spring bass are not lazy—they’re cold, suspicious, and standing where the sun can reach them. Fish a jerkbait like you’re trying to annoy a sleeping dog, and the first solid thump may come from the biggest fish of the day.
09/30/2026
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View allHistoric Review Board - October. 8, 2026
Historic Review Board - October. 8, 2026 10/8/2026 7:00 pm Meeting materials agenda Attend the meeting Join via Zoom Webinar ID: 880 1144 9482 Phone: 971-247-1195 Free language assistance services are available for this meeting. Contact Darcy Renhard at [email protected] or 503-742-4545 (48-hour notice needed). Agenda CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENT This is an opportunity for attendees to provide comment to an item that is not on the agenda. PROJECT PRESENTATION Z0155-26: Application to apply the Historic Landmark designation to the historic Carus School House now located at 22575 S HWY 213, OREGON CITY, OR 97045. Staff contact: Joy Fields; [email protected]; 503-742-4510 OTHER BUSINESS CLG Workshop in Cottage Grove November 13, 2026 Cottage Grove Armory 628 E Washington Ave UPCOMING REVIEWS ADJOURN
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Veterans Services Announcement: Our offices will be closed on the following: Hermiston: The entire week of August 10th, 2026 See you at the Fair! Milton-Freewater: Wednesday August 12th, 2026 Who We Are As Veteran Service Officers (VSOs), We understand our Veterans' unique issues when navigating through the VA filing process, and we are here to help. Our role is to assist our Veterans and their eligible dependents in filing claims to the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs for benefits like service-connected compensation, health care, home loan, insurance, non-service-connected pension, vocational rehabilitation, and employment, and burial and memorial benefits for which they may be eligible. Veterans Property Tax Exemption Veterans rated by the VA with a disability of 40% or more, and unmarried surviving spouses, and active duty service members may be eligible to receive a Property Tax Exemption.If you have any questions or need help with this form, call 541-278-6363. Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Informational SheetApplication of Disabled Veteran or Surviving SpouseApplication of Active Duty Military Service Members Show larger version Show larger version Additional Resources Not sure which compensation benefits you're eligible for?National Veterans Legal Services Program Questionnaire Oregon Department of Veterans AffairsU.S Department of Veterans AffairsOregon’s Veteran Dental ProgramVeterans Mental Health SupportLGBTQ+ Veterans Contact Us Justin Kelley - Assistant VSOs unshine Mason - VSO Lola Lopez - VSO Supervisor Phone:541-278-6363 Fax:541-278-5484 Email:[email protected] Office Hours and Locations
Let’s Go Birding “Coffenbury Lake Bird Walk”
Let’s Go Birding “Coffenbury Lake Bird Walk” Fort Stevens State Park Meet at Soutth Coffenbury Lake The walk will be around Coffenbury Lake, looking for resident water and forest birds of the area. Oct 16, 2026 9:30 AM Begins Oct 16, 2026 10:30 AM Ends
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