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Join us for the after hours Monte Carlo Casino Night at the Sandy Public Library, Friday October 23rd from 7:00 to 9:00 PM!
This fundraiser for our Mobile Library will be a fun adult night out! Choose from Roulette, Craps, or Blackjack. The biggest winners will win prizes including a two-night stay at the Burke Cabin on Mt Hood valued at $500! Food and drinks will be provided.
Over $4,000 in prizes will be up for grabs! Get your tickets at the Sandy or Hoodland Library. Tickets are $40 each, or 2 for $75 (when you show us your library card!).
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Sandy recently welcomed Congresswoman Maxine Dexter for a visit highlighting some of the projects, places, and priorities shaping our community.
Mayor Kathleen Walker joined Congresswoman Dexter, along with City staff, for a tour that included stops at Meinig Park, AntFarm Café, and Cedar Park, along with a conversation about Sandy’s ongoing work to improve our wastewater infrastructure with an eye toward minimizing the cost impact on ratepayers. Dexter has helped secure more than $1.8 million in proposed federal funding for Sandy wastewater projects.
“We were excited to welcome Congresswoman Dexter to Sandy today to show her the work we’re doing to keep our community a great place to live,” Mayor Walker said. “From improving our parks to modernizing critical wastewater infrastructure, these projects are investments in Sandy’s future. We’re especially grateful for the Congresswoman's partnership in securing federal funding for our wastewater system upgrades, which helps reduce future utility rates for our residents.”
The visit was a great opportunity to share a little of what makes Sandy special, and to highlight the work happening today to make sure our infrastructure, parks, and community spaces are ready to serve Sandy for years to come.
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SAM is free in town and only $1.00 to Gresham, Clackamas or Estacada!
Need door-to-door service? SAM rides can pick you up and drop you off in Sandy for only $1.00!
SAM rides is the "around town" ride for people/places not located on the SAM bus line. SAM rides is available for pick up to anyone within a 3-mile radius of the City of Sandy. SAM rides also provides ADA complementary para-transit rides for ADA eligible individuals. ADA eligible rides are available during all SAM service hours, including all-day Saturdays, Sundays and scheduled holidays. Call (503) 668-3466 to schedule a ride.
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🏀 Registration is open for the 2027 Mt Storm Basketball Season! 🏀
Click here to register!
Open to 3rd–6th grade boys & girls, this league is all about building skills, learning the game, and having FUN.
Last season, over 300 young athletes participated across 30 teams, supported by over 60 volunteer coaches. We’re excited to welcome another great group of players this winter!
Registration Deadline: October 23rd
Cost: $150 per participant ($50 fee applied for late registrations)
Practices: Begin in December
Games: January – March
We are planning for Games on Friday nights and Saturdays (subject to change based on gym availability)
Other Details:
- 5v5, full court format for all leagues
- At least 1 practice per week (Tue–Fri evenings)
- $150/player ($50 late fee after October 23rd, if space allows)
**Please note the schedule is subject to change based upon OTSD gym space availability. Rescheduled practices and games are not guaranteed if cancelled.
Thank you to our Mt Storm Basketball League Sponsor, SandyNet!
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As the leaves begin to fall throughout Sandy, we encourage you to #leavetheleaves in your yards!
One of the most valuable things you can do to support pollinators and other invertebrates is to provide them with the winter cover they need. Also keep in mind: pushing leaves from your yard into the street violates the city code and can significantly clog and damage our stormwater systems. But you can help by simply leaving your leaves alone!
Please note: this applies to privately owned green spaces and does not apply to sidewalks/walkways. Landowners are still responsible for keeping pedestrian paths safe.
You may also see leaves pushed and piled around the tree lines of our parks instead of being completely removed. We'll make sure to keep the health of our lawns and the functionality of our high use parks in mind, while allowing the leaves to naturally decompose.
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As a member of Bee City USA, we're encouraging citizens to take the pledge to Go Lights Out for the Fall! By reducing sky glow, we can help migrating birds (one of our many pollinator groups) make it to their destinations safely.
Many birds migrate at night, and as they pass over brightly lit cities, sky glow can drown out the stars, confusing them and luring them into urban areas.
Once you take the Lights Out pledge, you can take steps to follow best practices at home:
- Turn off your outdoor lights when you’re not using them
- Ensure that your outside lights aim down and are well-shielded
- Install motion sensors on your outside lights so that they’re only on when needed
- Choose warm bulbs (3,000 Kelvins or under) when converting outdoor lights to LED
- During migration seasons, draw your blinds or curtains to reduce light spill
Peak migration in the fall is September 19th - October 19th so please consider taking the pledge and implementing some of these changes in your home.
Take the Lights Out pledge and learn more here.
PS: Want to get detailed data about the migrating birds? Check out this website to learn how many birds migrated over Clackamas County last night, what type of birds are migrating in this area, and much more!
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🌿 Volunteers Needed at Sandy Community Gardens! 🌿
Love being outside and giving back? Join us for garden volunteer days at Bornstedt Park!
Help us with:
- Summer Cleanup
- Preparations for Winter
- Native Planting
- Weed Management
Dates: October 3rd and 21st
Time: 1:00–4:00 PM
Location: Bornstedt Park Community Gardens
No experience needed—just dress appropriately and bring your energy!
Call (503) 668-5569 to learn more.
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Join the fun with our Mini Pumpkin Decorating Contest for Kids and Teens! Pick up a mini pumpkin, contest rules, and entry form at Sandy or Hoodland Public Libraries. Get creative with paint, markers, glue, googly eyes, feathers, gems, or other craft supplies. Decorated pumpkins should be returned by October 21st.
Vote for your favorite pumpkin in the library, and all participants will be entered into a drawing for a $5 Dairy Queen gift card. Each library will also choose one entry per age category as Best in Show, with winners receiving a $20 Dairy Queen gift card. Don’t miss out on the chance to show off your creativity and win fun prizes!
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Fall into fun at the Sandy Autumn Puzzle Swap! Bring a maximum of five gently used puzzles to trade, or just swing by and pick out some new-to-you puzzles. Puzzles must be brought to the event — no drop-offs prior, please.
Kindly ensure boxes are in good shape and that all pieces are accounted for. No need to bring a puzzle or register to participate. Drop in any time during the event and join the swapping spree!
Date: Saturday, October 10th
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library
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Come learn how to make basic origami animals. Take some home and leave some for us to use in our next origami Seek & Find at the library. All ages/levels are welcome.
Date: Sunday, October 18th
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Location: Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library
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Be a part of the process! Members of the public are always welcome at meetings of the City Council and other boards and commissions.
Get meeting details and learn more about the variety of ways you can participate by visiting our online meeting portal.
Mark Your Calendars:
- City Council: October 5th
- Parks & Trails Advisory Board: October 14th
- City Council: October 19th
- Planning Commission: October 26th
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