BOWLING ~ A GOOD TIME FUN ~ FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY OR JUST WITH FRIENDS - 06/30/12 06:43 AM
 
BOWLING A GOOD TIME ~ FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY OR PERHAPS WITH FRIENDS Who does not like bowling?  Actually no one that I know.  Wilsonville Lanes, located in Town Center Loop across from the main post office is loaded with Fun Fun Fun for the whole family, friends, parties, date night.  They have all kinds of enticements to create a great time.  Take Cosmic Bowling for Instance, $13 per person, Friday 7-9pm and 9:30 - Midnight.  Saturdays 6-8pm and 8:30-10:30 pm and 11pm - 1am, Shoe rental included. Fun Fun Fun Then there is Bowl Your Brains Out! $10.00 … (8 comments)

Independent Retirement Communities in Wilsonville, OR - 06/29/12 08:00 AM
Independent Retirement Communities in Wilsonville, Oregon






The City of Wilsonville has a number of Independent Retirement Communities and Care Facilities that fill the needs of many retirees all within the City limits of Wilsonville.  Many offer independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, skilled nursing, long term care, respite and hospice care, adult day care services and senior in-home visits.   Some facilities offer more and some offer less, but if you or your loved ones are in the market to begin searching toward the next step in living arrangements, here is a partial … (0 comments)

Neighborhoods in Wilsonville Rose Lane and Montgomery Way - 06/28/12 07:56 AM
Neighborhoods In wilsonville
Rose Lane and Montgomery Way 


One of the many Neighborhoods in Wilsonville is Rose Lane and Montgomery Way  located on the North side of the Willamette River, off of Wilsonville Road just 3 minutes from the center of town.  When you travel down Rose Lane you are headed straight south towards the Willamette river into an area that feels like you are miles away from town and any of the busy streets.  It is like another time altogether.  Fields on either side of Rose Lane with the community gardens on the West side, horses grazing, wild flowers growing and on … (2 comments)

Canyon Creek Estates Neighborhood of Wilsonville - 06/26/12 08:12 AM
 
Canyon Creek Estates Neighborhood of Wilsonville Canyon Creek Estates Neighborhood in Wilsonville is located off of Canyon Creek Road in the North part of Wilsonville. A quiet and fairly secluded neighborhood, it is located by Mentor Graphics and Xerox and is close to The Jack Burns Shopping Center consisting of Costco, Target, Pier One, Petsmart, Starbucks, Sterling Bank, 4 Seasons Nails, different restaurants, Sallys Beauty Supply, Payless Shoes, and more. Canyon Creek children attend the West Linn/Wilsonville School District consisting of Boeckman Creek Primary, Inza Wood Middle School and Wilsonville High School, high quality education schools that are among the best in … (2 comments)

Park at Merryfield Neighborhood In Wilsonville - 06/25/12 09:31 AM

Park At Merryfield  Neighborhood In Wilsonville

The Park At Merryfield Neighborhood In Wilsonville is located on the West Side of Wilsonville in a tranquil neighborhood that borders the Graham Oaks Nature Park and the Community of Villebois.  It is a short distance to Westside shopping including  the new Old Town Square shopping Center which includes businesses and establishments such as Fred Meyer, a Nail Salon, Banks, and Area Restaurants such as McMenamins, Oswego Grill, Biscuits Cafe, WOW Burgers, Sonic Burgers, UU Yogurt Little Ceasars Pizza, and more...

There is also a new Primary School, Lowrie Primary,  which is in the midst … (2 comments)

Villebois Neighborhood In Wilsonville - 06/24/12 03:03 PM

 Villebois Neighborhood In Wilsonville
 
Villebois Neighborhood In Wilsonville is located on the West side of the City of Wilsonville is a unique planned community with many amenities for residents.  A growing area with many different neighborhoods of single family residences, condomiums, town homes and apartments. Villebois In Wilsonville has 5 parks for the enjoyment of residents and a new area is being developed that will contain two swimming pools, recreation and new residences.  The Wilsonville Farmers Market, this year is located in Villebois and begins on June 28, 2012.  Want to eat Fresh?  Try the market for your fresh … (0 comments)

Day Dream Ranch In Wilsonville - 06/23/12 05:27 PM

Day Dream Ranch In Wilsonville


Day Dream Ranch In Wilsonville is located close to the Willamette River and the Memorial Park, the cities oldest and largest park.  Some homes back up to the park and others have easy walking access. This subdivision was built in the mid to late 1980s and has a myriad of styles including single level ranch and two story homes.  It is a well kept community and once people purchase a home there, they tend to stay, there is not a lot of turnover.
Daydream Ranch In Wilsonville is a desired area, close in … (2 comments)

Wilsonville Meadows In Wilsonville - 06/22/12 05:14 PM

Wilsonville Meadows In Wilsonville


Wilsonville Meadows In Wilsonville is located just off of Wilsonville Rd just North of Wilsonville High School and Boeckman Creek Primary School. The Meadows has approximately 300 homes located on treed winding streets and cul-de-sacs. These homes were first built in the early 1990s with medium to large lots, containing two story homes along with one story ranch homes. All homes are well cared for which lends itself to a beautiful neighborhood.
Wilsonville Meadows In Wilsonville  is a desired neighborhood, close to not only the high school and primary school but town, shopping and … (12 comments)

Success! RiteAid Plant Sale Held in April 2012 for Doernbecher's - 06/21/12 09:14 AM
Success!    
RiteAid Plant Sale Held in April 2012
Fabulous Fundraiser for Doernbecher Children's Hospital

Taken by Riteaid during the plant sale.
Raising an estimated $10,000 with this plant sale is such a beautiful thing and the ways the money is used benefits everyone who enters Doernbecher's Children Hospital.  
I have personal experience and know firsthand the caring and love Doernbecher and the people who work there put
 into their jobs. They make sure patients  and families come first and do everything within their power to save the lives of these children.


 


In … (0 comments)

Thinking of Getting a New Pet? Try Critter Cabana in Wilsonville - 06/20/12 03:41 PM
Thinking of Getting a New Pet?  Try Critter Cabana in Wilsonville Critter Cabana is a full service pet store that offers more than just pets to purchase or adopt. The owners and employees are totally committed to helping you have a great experience with expert advice and information regarding owning pets and how to care for them regardless of what species of pet you are getting. Located on Main Street behind Wankers Corner Saloon and Cafe, Critter Cabana is worth taking the kids to see the puppies or other "critters" in the store.  Perhaps you are in need of supplies for … (12 comments)

The Community Center and Senior Services in Wilsonville - 06/19/12 04:22 PM
The Community Center and Senior Services in Wilsonville
Wilsonville Takes Care Of It's Own



Wilsonville provides a wide range of programs for the Adult 55+ population in Wilsonville and recreational opportunities that promote health, wellness and just enjoyment.  It all happens in the Wilsonville Community Center.  Classes include ballroom dancing, how to edit digital photos, genealogy and many others. Some of the classes offer a $10 discount to those who are 55 and over, online registration is available.The Community Center also has drop-in activities and group functions are available.  There are the Wilsonville Walkers on Tuesdays or Thursdays, … (9 comments)

Dream Big ~ Read ~Happenings at the Public Library Week of 6/18/2012 - 06/18/12 08:39 AM
Dream Big ~ Read Summer Reading Program 2012 Beginning Monday June 18 Happenings at the Public Library Week of June 18, 2012
Join the Summer Reading Program. Become a 20/20 reader and read for at least 20 minutes a day for at least 20 days.  All 20/20 readers will receive a certificate, a free book and qualify for fun prizes in a drawing.  Sign up at the Wilsonville Public Library beginning June 19 and Friday July 20.  Parents are welcome to read to their children who are not yet reading and complete the goal by Friday August 31. During the … (6 comments)

Relay for Life ~ Survivors Celebrating Life in Wilsonville - 06/17/12 01:08 PM
 
 
Relay For Life  ~ Survivors Celebrating Life!


The Wilsonville Community took part yesterday,  in the annual "Relay For Life"  June 16, 2012 and it will continue Sunday June 17 at the Wilsonville Town Center Park.  Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts, a local band  took part by giving a show on Saturday afternoon in the Town Center Park and Sunday, Mark & The Memphis Kings will perform as part of this event as well. It was pretty amazing to watch and see the survivors in their purple T-Shirts walking the survivors lap yesterday, it makes one realize just … (4 comments)

A Walk in Our Own Graham Oaks Nature Park - 06/16/12 01:29 PM
 

Take A Walk In the Graham Oaks Nature Park Graham Oaks Nature Park in Wilsonville is a 250 acre nature park with restored oak woodlands with 3 miles of trails.  This beautiful park which is being restored and replanted, is located on the outskirts of the City of Wilsonville . The Designers and engineers have tagged the park with the slogan "Shape of Savanna To Come".  The park itself backs up to a mixed use and walk-able community called Villebois.  Within this community you will find Eco-friendly built homes in different styles and prices.  The community has easy access … (4 comments)

The Many Parks of Wilsonville - 06/15/12 07:58 AM
The Many Parks of Wilsonville
Summer Enjoyment at your fingertips


Wilsonville has many parks located within the residential communities serving the local neighbors.  My last count is 15 parks.  Each park has amenities accommodating the public and some more than others. Take a Look!

Boones Ferry Park                             Canyon Creek Park                              Courtside Park
Hathaway Park                                 Memorial Park          … (6 comments)

Time for a Workout? - 06/14/12 08:56 AM
Getting Fit for the Rest Of Your Life
 
 
 
Time to become fit for summertime or just for life?  Wilsonville sports the Bally Total Fitness located in the heart of Wilsonville.  They offer a wide array of classes with certified instructors and the fun atmosphere at Bally helps to give you the boost you may need.  Bally offers personal trainer help to design fun, level-appropriate, and high intensity programs that will guide you to where you would like to be in the way of your fitness and health.
There is no time like the present to begin your fitness … (4 comments)

Abella Italian Kitchen in Wilsonville - 06/13/12 09:33 AM
 
Abella Italian Kitchen
 
Wilsonville, OR




Abella's is one of the best Italian Restaurants around the area and is so worthy of going there for lunch or dinner or just for the Happy Hour community. 

We meet friends there as often as we are able, especially on Friday Evenings as a great way to end a busy week that has been filled  with stress and obligations.  Our treat to ourselves.

Join us, meet your friends or bring your whole family for the best in Italian dining.
 
Abella Italian Kitchen
Mark and … (4 comments)

Family Fun In Wilsonville ~ Bullwinkles Family Fun Center - 06/12/12 12:58 PM
Family Fun In WilsonvilleBullwinkle's Family Fun Center and Restaurant

Birthday parties, Relatives with kids visiting, a social get-together  for kids, play-dates, just how much fun can you take?  Birthday parties at Bullwinkles are a kick and a great way to celebrate your child's birthday with friends. Did I mention food?  They have that too!

PLUS  bumper boats, arcade games, battling cages and go karts are just part of the fun in store for these lucky kids!  Don't forget the Miniature Golf and the batting cages, rock wall climbing and the sky trail.
Bullwinkles Family Fun Center in Wilsonville … (2 comments)

What's In A City? wilsonville OR that is - 06/11/12 03:22 PM
What's In A City?  Wilsonville, OR,  That Is....



Wilsonville is a quiet town located just South of Portland, Oregon off of Interstate 5, once a farming community is now growing at a rapid rate with a population of approximately 19,065.  We have a diverse economy with high tech firms such as Xerox, Mentor Graphics, Sysco, Coke-cola plus many other businesses now coming into our fair city. Wilsonville has been recognized as a Tree City, USA for the past fourteen years and strives to maintain a natural beauty while it accomodates new residents and new businesses.  We have beautiful … (2 comments)

Wilsonville Public Library Happenings the Week of June 11, 2012 - 06/11/12 07:43 AM
Wilsonville Public Library Happenings  
Week of June 11, 2012 All kinds of things happen in our Library for the citizens of Wilsonville
Not just a Library that has books the Wilsonville Public Library offers multiple programs, a knowledgeable and well-read staff that can answer questions, is able to assist you with research and help you find reading and viewing material.  The library has more than 120,000 items including large print books and audio books in CD, MP3 and down loadable formats.  They have access to over 1.5 million items from the library information network of Clackamas County. This week: … (2 comments)

Oswego Grill in Wilsonville ~ Tempting Menu - 06/10/12 06:15 PM
 
Oswego Grill in Wilsonville ~ Tempting Menu for All Ages Oswego Grill is a locally owned restaurant founded by two couples with many years of experience in the restaurant industry.  They have two locations, Lake Oswego and Wilsonville, Oregon.   They designed both restaurants as "Upscale Elegance at a Casual Price", featuring a hardwood grill which allows them to cook USDA Choice Domestic steaks, burgers, and fresh seafood.  They offer an inviting menu at lunch time featuring Trout, Salmon, Stuffed Pork, Chicken Marsala, Parmesan Crusted Snapper, a spicy Mac & Cheese, Reuben Sandwich, Veggie Sandwich, sauteed Beef Tenderloins, need I go … (8 comments)

What is it You Truly Want? - 06/08/12 08:05 AM
I just read this post by Jo Anne Smith and felt like I wanted to re-blog it hoping more people would see it and read what her thoughts are.  Well written and thought provoking with a lot of "truths" spread throughout.  I hope it is enjoyed as much as I did by others.
Via Jo-Anne Smith- Oakville, Burlington and Mississauga Region Real Estate, Ont (Your Choice Realty ):
I've heard and read that more and more people are depressed these days. I can't help but believe it is due to a lack of genuine connection with loved ones and the natural world around … (8 comments)

Wilsonville's Own Eye To Eye Clinic - 06/08/12 07:04 AM
 
 
 
Wilsonville's Own Eye To Eye Clinic
The Eye To Eye Clinic is located in the Wilsonville Town Center next to Starbucks and the Lambs Thriftway Market.  I am a patient of this clinic and I can say that they have treated me well and I have never been disappointed.  The Doctors of Optometry are skilled and knowledgeable and have the diagnostic skills that you as a patient need.    Their mission is to provide the highest of eye care to individuals of all ages and they have the state-of-the-art equipment to provide you with the treatment you … (0 comments)

Summer Gardening with Fred Meyer - 06/07/12 07:25 AM
 
Summer Gardens with Fred Meyer


Create a summer garden to enjoy all summer long.  Flowers, and vegetable plants for great eating, plus all the herbs you can use in the kitchen.  So many plants to choose from sometimes it is hard to know what you really want, but here is a taste of what the Fred Meyer garden Center in Wilsonville is able to bring you.


Happy Gardening and Eating




… (4 comments)

Wilsonville Farmer's Market Villebois Sofia Park - 06/06/12 07:01 AM

Wilsonville Farmer's Market  Villebois at Sofia Park Thursdays Beginning June 28th through September 27 4PM until 8PM Farmer's Markets bring us all sorts of Joys, from fresh fruits and vegetables brought to us by local farms to different vendors offering delicious prepared food, I promise you will not go hungry.  The Wilsonville Farmer's Market also features artisans and their wares plus music for your pleasure. The Wilsonville Farmer's Market is young and growing rapidly once called the Villebois Sunday Market now morphing into the Wilsonville Farmer's Market. We are Excited! You are also invited to get involved with your community, … (4 comments)

One of Several New Stores in Town - 06/05/12 09:07 AM
One of Several New Stores In Town The Dollar Tree One of several new stores in town, the Dollar Tree, and it has some great bargains!  I went in for the first time in a very long time with my granddaughter as she is supplying a new apartment and making it her own.  They have such good buys especially when you are on a budget and a first time apartment dweller.  It was hard to believe what she came out so much for so little expense, kind of like going to a garage sale in a store only these items are … (0 comments)

Motivational Monday June 4 ~ Awesome Video - 06/04/12 09:51 AM
Motivational Monday ~ Monday June 4, 2012  
Awesome Video
On a Motivational Monday ~ This is probably one of the most awesome (and I do not say that lightly) of videos I have seen ever. Sometimes is so difficult to get motivated, to move off of your current position, pick yourself up and get moving.  Begin the tasks you know will make a difference for you, put the self-doubt away in a cupboard for another time or never. Make good and clear choices about how you would like to be or how you want your life to end up; … (10 comments)

Bringing Goodwill to Wilsonville - 06/04/12 07:25 AM

Bringing Goodwill to Wilsonville Goodwill opened in Wilsonville in November of 2011 and we are glad to have them here.  "Goodwill is more than a thrift store or a donation center, it is a circle of hope, dignity and strength" according to the Goodwill Industries website.  Goodwill provides opportunities to many people who might have obstacles facing them when trying to find employment, and according to their website last year alone they served over 40,000 people with barriers to employment.       Stop by, do some shopping, find the treasures that you cannot live without like this sofa my … (2 comments)

Wilsonville Festival of the Arts - 06/03/12 08:50 AM
Wilsonville Festival of the Arts
Saturday June 2 and Sunday June 3





The Festival of the Arts is a fun event that comes yearly the first weekend of June in Wilsonville, Oregon.  I participated exhibiting my paintings and then volunteered for several years in this festival as well as many others around the area and I can say from very personal experience that they are fun, have wonderful art, music by artists such as Aaron Meyer, Rock Violinist, and yes the food!  It looks as if the weather is coorporating this weekend so I am … (8 comments)

Lamb's Markets Locally loved and Naturally Local - 06/02/12 08:11 AM
 
Lamb's Market Locally Loved and Naturally Local     When we first moved to this small town of Wilsonville, it was one of the friendliest towns I had lived in.  Local businesses, people helping people and finding a grocery store was so important to me.  One that I could trust with the products they carried.  Lamb's Market fit the bill perfectly.  Today, Lamb's carries a wide array of produce, meats, dairy, deli, wine, floral and a fabulous bakery.  They also have a great catering part of their business with professional caterers there to help you plan and execute any kind … (6 comments)

WILSONVILLE DIAMOND ~ My Favorite Place to Shop - 06/01/12 06:57 AM
 

WILSONVILLE DIAMOND 
Wilsonville's Finest and My Favorite Place To Shop

Wilsonville Diamond is a full service jeweler who serves not only Wilsonville but the surrounding communities. The owners Bruce and Katie Eicher have lived in Wilsonville for the last thirteen years and are an active part of the Wilsonville Community. My own experience with them has been an enjoyable one, not only because I like jewelry, but because of the helpful and knowledgeable insights they have given me.  They recently made a beautiful ring for me with stones I have had for over 40 years and created … (8 comments)

 
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