Grand Opening Celebration!

Come celebrate the official launch of SWTrails’ 6.3‑mile trail from Hillsdale to Lake Oswego. Be part of this major step forward for our community.   Agenda subject to change

Saturday, September 19, 2026, Ida B. Wells High School Cafeteria

Morning Welcome & Mingling

8:00 AM — Doors Open Mingle, enjoy refreshments and explore vendor tables. Door Prizes tickets given out at the door.

 Opening Remarks & Guest Speakers

9:00 AM — Welcome & Housekeeping  – Brian Brady, Project Manager, SWTrails

9:05 AM — The History & Vision of the Trail –  Don Baack, Founder, SWTrails

9:15 AM —Andrea Salinas, US Representative, Oregon’s 6^th District

9:20 AM —Silent Door Prize Selection (winning names posted at SWTrails booth)

9:25 AM — Rob Wagner, Oregon Senate President, District 19

9:35 AM — Joe Buck, Mayor Lake Oswego

9:45 AM — Keith Wilson, Mayor Portland

9:55 AM – Q&A

10:00 AM– Sign unveiling

 Trail Launches & Breakout Activities

Look for signs of the activity you are interested in:

HI-LO Trail Run  Led by Brian Brady
 Guided Full-Length Walk* Led by Don Baack
Short Walk (3.1 Miles)  Led by Debbie Small
Trash Clean-Up at IBW – Led by Mayor Keith Wilson

* Important Transportation Note: > *Return transportation from Lake Oswego back to Hillsdale will be provided only for the guided full-length walk. All other participants will need to arrange their own transportation.