Sunday, April 26, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

From mill town to meadows: Spring blooms and local history await on easy Oregon City hikes with blue camas, Willamette River views, Camassia Natural Area wildflowers, and a ride on the 130-foot municipal elevator -- see the hikes and history.

Portland river commute reboot: Frog Ferry backers have launched a fundraiser inviting community members to become part-owners, aiming to raise $2 million for seven electric ferries with nine stops from Oregon City to Vancouver -- see how to get involved.

New era in hospital sustainability: Kaiser Permanente has begun building a seven-story, fully electric hospital tower at Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas, billed as Oregon’s first, with private rooms and telemedicine, targeting a 2029 opening -- get all the project details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you've been on the same plan for years, you're probably overpaying (especially if you rack up fewer miles than you used to). It's an easy bill to forget about, but switching to a safe-driver-low-mileage plan with Lemonade could save you up to $1,000 over the next year without downgrading from full coverage. I drive a few times a week and went from paying hundreds to ~$60 a month for the exact same policy -- see how much you could save.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Your weeknight warm-up: When the craving for real-deal broth hits, Pho Thi keeps Oregon City happily slurping with slow-simmered pho, crispy egg noodles, and a few Thai standbys like pad thai. Friendly folks, cozy vibes, and bowls that taste like a hug... consider this your midweek reset.

Adults-only comfort, incoming: If you're overdue for a low-key spot where the drinks are legit and much of the menu is scratch-made, Ranee's on Main has you covered with breakfast-all-day favorites, stacked burgers, and plenty of neighborly vibes. Perfect for catching a game or just catching up.

Craveable Vegan Bowls: When you need something satisfying yet saintly, Veggie Bowl nails it with Japanese-fusion bowls and a burrito that somehow feels like a hug, not a food coma. Soy curls, Richi's sauce, and that pineapple-sriracha situation... your weeknight dinner just got easier, and way more delicious.

That patch of scalp that wasn't there a year ago: It's more common than most folks talk about. Especially in your 50s... hormones, stress, and nutrition all start pulling at hair density at once. Nutrafol is a drug-free daily supplement designed to work on those causes together — and in clinical studies, 93% of women said their hair looked healthier after six months. *Take a look →

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

🖼 Landscape Acrylics @ Soulflags Art Community Center | Tuesday (4/28) at 6:30 PM – Consider this your low-stress art night: easy-to-use acrylics on canvas, a new landscape every month, and every brush, canvas, and color waiting for you. You paint, you chat, you pretend it was intentional. Leave with wall-worthy scenery that didn’t come from a big-box aisle.

📚 Día de Los Libros Celebration @ Oregon City Public Library | Wednesday (4/29) at 5:00 PM – If your kid’s bookshelf needs a refresh, the library’s Día de Los Libros celebration brings storytime, snacks, and a free book, all celebrating literacy across languages and cultures. Small on purpose, so snag one of just 24 spots for ages 2-11, pre-registration encouraged.

🥕 Summer Market Season Opening Day @ Clackamas Community College | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Summer market season kicks off with new hours, 9am to 1pm every Saturday starting May 2. Translation, you can sleep in, still snag the produce, and gossip over coffee. Grab a tote, sunscreen, and best small talk, the produce is fresher than our sarcasm.

💐 Mother’s Day bazaar @ Redland Grange | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Grab a tote and swing by Redland Grange’s Mother’s Day bazaar for The Fabric Lady of Oregon’s treasure trove of bolts, notions, patterns, yarn, and premium miscellaneous. Let mom claim first dibs, then pretend you’ll finally finish that project the basket has been guarding.

🥕 Happy Valley Farmers Market Season 15 Kickoff @ Sunnyside Church (Clackamas) | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Take a break from errands and hit Happy Valley’s Season 15 kickoff, freshly crowned Best of the Rose City. 130+ vendors, live music, breakfast you didn’t cook, and produce that actually tastes like something. Pets, neighbors, and smug tomato talk encouraged.

☕ Ladies Tea/Brunch @ Ainsworth House & Gardens | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Brunch is brewing with a proper ladies tea spread, scones, and conversation you do not have to mute. Think cozy table chatter, clinking cups, and treats that did not come from a drive-thru. Wear whatever makes you feel like you run the committee.

👠 Cinderella @ Krayon Kids Musical Theatre Company | Saturday (5/2) at 2:00 PM – Whether you raised kids on Disney princesses or just need a wholesome palate cleanser, Krayon Kids brings Cinderella to the Barclay in Oregon City with music, magic, and plenty of heart. Bring the grandkids, enjoy real talent, then debate pumpkin-to-carriage mileage over dessert.

Just outside Oregon City, this vintage farmhouse spans 2.73 flat acres with a barn featuring two horse stalls, three carports, and a separate shop. The 4-bed, 2-bath layout has three main-floor bedrooms and a lofted fourth above the living room. Recent updates include a new roof, fresh paint, and a full RV hookup. Minutes to Canby and two local wineries.