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🌱 Patch AM: How Wilsonville’s new 10X bus is already beating ridership expectations
And check out Sundial Tour of Homes on the Wilsonville Patch calendar
Cheers Wilsonville! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Wilsonville's new 10X bus is already beating ridership expectations
Also on today's calendar: Sundial Tour of Homes and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 57.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ridership of new Wilsonville transit line that runs through West Linn exceeds expectations (youroregonnews.com) — Wilsonville riders now have a heavily used new SMART bus line running weekdays from the Wilsonville Transit Center to Clackamas Town Center, with ridership already exceeding expectations. The 10X – Clackamas route also serves West Linn and Oregon City stops, connecting residents to jobs, shopping, recreation, and medical services while helping fill gaps left by recent TriMet cuts. 
📸 Around Wilsonville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilsonville
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- FEC Back To School Resource Event
Cedaroak Park Primary Boeckman Creek Primary School (Back Playground Entrance)
5:00 pm - Arts, Culture, and Heritage Commission
City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
5:00 pm - FEC Back to School - Resource Event
Cedaroak Park Primary Boeckman Creek Primary School - 6700 SW Wilsonville Road
5:00 pm - Party in the Park
City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
5:30 pm - National Senior Citizens Day
City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070 - Wilsonville Skate Jam
City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
1:00 pm - Lion Ambassador Training
West Linn High Wilsonville, OR 97070
4:00 pm - Birdwatching for Beginners
City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
6:00 pm - Sundial Tour of Homes →
2310 Lancaster Dr SE, Salem
12:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Saturday August 29
📣 Wilsonville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Incoming Kinder Play Date
J Clyde Hopkins Elem Sherwood, OR 97140
10:00 am - Kinder Kickstart
Knight Elem Canby, OR 97013
10:00 am - Blood Pressure Check
Canby Adult Center 1250 S Ivy St, Canby, OR 97013
10:30 am - New Licensed Staff In-Service
SHERWOOD SD 88J Sherwood, OR 97140
Wednesday August 19
Monday August 24
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I just heard a loud BANG that sounded very near to my house.
It sounded to me like a big explosion of some kind. My home is located in North Wilsonville, near the Costco. I'd love to know who else heard this,… (Nextdoor Canyon Creek Meadows)
- Swire Coca-Cola, USA posted a job opening for Inventory Coordinator in Wilsonville. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Wilsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilsonville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canby
- Terra Nova Open House Returns for the 2026 Farwest Show (greenhousegrower.com)
- Oregon upcoming events Aug 17 (lemonwire.com)
- Little Caesars announces plans for a Canby restaurant (heraldpioneer.com)
West Linn
- Lakeridge, West Linn stars lead the way in the Series (westlinntidings.com)
Lake Oswego
- This luxurious Oregon City modern lodge has a cold plunge and sweeping skyline views (oregonlive.com)
Ok Wilsonville! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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