Palisades Neighborhood Association

Live & Local at LORAC – Food, Music & Community

Published August 1, 2026


Looking for a fun way to spend a summer evening close to home? Head over to Live & Local at the Lake Oswego Recreation & Aquatic Center (LORAC), where great food, live music, and community come together on the last Thursday of the month through September.

Each event features a different local food truck, live musical entertainment, and sweet treats, making every evening a unique experience. Beer and wine are available for purchase on-site. (Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted.)

Courtesy: City of Lake Oswego

Upcoming Events

August

  • Time: 4:00–8:00 p.m. (Live music: 5:00–7:00 p.m.)
  • Food: Kristy’s Down Home Cookin’ serving fresh smash burgers, fried pickles, cheese curds, and other comfort food favorites.
  • Music: Andrea Algieri of Mbrascatu performs an eclectic blend of indie rock, folk, world music, Americana, and Southern Italian influences.
  • Dessert: Enjoy New Zealand-style ice cream from Twisted Ice Cream, blended to order with fresh Oregon berries.

September

  • Time: 4:00–8:00 p.m. (Live music: 5:00–7:00 p.m.)
  • Food: Getta Gyro featuring authentic Greek-inspired favorites including gyros, Greek salads, and loaded gyro fries.
  • Music: The talented Lakeridge High School Jazz Band performs an energetic mix of jazz standards and contemporary favorites.
  • Dessert: Cool off with Manoa Island Style Shave Ice, serving fluffy shave ice with tropical flavors.

Event Information

When: Last Thursday of each month through September
Time: 4:00–8:00 p.m. (Live music from 5:00–7:00 p.m.)
Where: Lake Oswego Recreation & Aquatic Center (LORAC), 17525 Stafford Road

Whether you’re stopping by after work, meeting neighbors, or bringing the family for dinner and music, Live & Local is a great way to enjoy a summer evening while supporting local musicians and food vendors.

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Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Project Coordinator

Primary Role:

  • Handles NEP grant applications, grant approvals, reviews receipts for reimbursement and is the single point of contact between the entire Palisades Neighborhood Association (PNA) and the City.
  • To be successfull in this role you should be organized, communicative.
  • Time commitment: From 8-12 hrs. throughout the year

Process:

  • Accepting NEP proposals: Anyone living in the Palisades Neighborhood Association can submit proposal(s) to the NEP Coordinator along with estimated costs throughout the year. They should follow the application guidelines and answer the questions related to their proposal.
  • PNA Board will Vote on Which Items To Include in our NEP Proposal: During the month of March PNA board meeting the NEP Coordinator asks the board to vote on the proposed item(s). NEP Coordinator encourages person(s) proposing the item(s) to attend the meeting to answer questions that might come up. The PNA board then votes on which items should be included in the NEP grant proposal.
  • Developing and Submitting the NEP Grant Proposalt: During the NEP grant proposal period (usually the month of May) the NEP Project Coordinator:
    • Fills out the NEP grant proposal application based on items approved by the PNA Board;
    • Gets sign offs from the PNA Chair
    • Submits the proposal form to the city in early May for the initial review process
    • Provides additional information requested by the city
    • Revises and submits the final application to the City by the deadline (typically May 31).

What Happens Next:

  • Iris McCaleb from the City forwards the NEP grant proposals to the grant review committee and then to the City Council who review it and awards certain grants.The NEP Coordinator will receive a letter of award from the City and will share it with the PNA Leadership Team.
  • As items are purchased from the approved grant list, the project close-out form is filled out by the person requesting reimbursement. They will attach digital copies of receipts and photos and then submit all to both the NEP Project Coordinator and the PNA Chair. The NEP Project Coordinator submits the reimbursement request to Iris at the City for reimbursement.
  • Reimbursement checks are then sent directly to the person who purchased the item(s).