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🌱 Where Sandy residents can cool down during this weekend’s dangerous heatwave
Sandy, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Sandy! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Where Sandy residents can cool down during this weekend’s dangerous heatwave
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny and warmer, temps: high: 88, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cooling centers open throughout Clackamas County (clackamas.us) — Sandy residents without air conditioning are encouraged to use nearby cooling centers as Clackamas County prepares for triple-digit heat June 13–16. The county shares where to find cooling sites, plus practical tips to protect vulnerable neighbors, pets, and yourself from heat exhaustion and heatstroke during this dangerous stretch of hot weather. 
📸 Around Sandy
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★ Featured events ★
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LoveOne Laundry Events - Cedars Laundromat - Sandy →
Cedars Laundromat, 36651 US-26, Sandy
11:00 am
Thursday June 18
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Other local events
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Last Day of School K-11
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Tuesday June 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Gresham Sr. Center – Medicare 101 →
Gresham Senior Center, 600 NE 8th St Room 130, Gresham
10:30 am -
GRADUATION!
Metro East Web Academy Gresham, OR 97030
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Witchy Watercolor →
McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale
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Beginner Potters Wheel →
Soulflags Art Community Center, 504 Main St, Oregon City
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Mt Hood Center’s Kids Day →
Mt Hood Center, 29450 SE Lariat Ln, Boring
11:00 am -
Springwater Grange events →
Springwater Grange, 24591 S Wallens Rd, Estacada
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An Evening with Toad the Wet Sprocket →
McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale
6:30 pm -
Graduation Ceremony
Estacada High Estacada, OR 97023
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Multnomah Music →
Multnomah Grange #71, 30639 SE Bluff Rd, Gresham
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Jessie Leigh →
Cowgirl Barista, 14415 SE Wiese Rd, Damascus
7:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- So I was wondering if there is anyone around here who’s familiar with Linux, ashell, terminal, or any kind of data security.
I am dealing with an extremely elaborate cyberstalking situation and data is getting scrubbed in real time. I’m learning coding on my own and kind of… (Nextdoor Airport) - In the summer sessions of TAB, come help write, direct, and produce social media reels for pages like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Teens will help create the content, but library staff will star in the videos to protect teen privacy! *There will be an additional session on… (Nextdoor )
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Sandy. Apply here.
- Mac's List posted a job opening for Community Schools Activity Leader - Temporary in Gresham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sandy here.
🗞 Nearby News
Estacada
- Bulletin Board: June 10, 2026 (estacadanews.com)
- They gave Clackamas Community College a record gift. Now their name will go on a new building (oregonlive.com)
- Estacada Council swears-in Marc DiLoreto to vacancy (theoutlookonline.com)
Gresham
- 177 NW Mawrcrest Ave, Gresham, OR 97030 (zillow.com)
- Gresham Comedy Night features John Novosad and Jordan Casner (theoutlookonline.com)
- Gresham Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing 14-Year-Old Girl (kxl.com)
Ok Sandy! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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