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On Saturday, May 16th, the Sandy Grange held a “Raising the Roof Spring Fling Event! The idea was to raise money for a much-needed new roof. The creator of this event (Cathy) came up with the idea, and spent months preparing and planning for the day with her fellow grangers. The grange members stepped up and all contributed in a variety of ways. From asking for local donations from various businesses to making homemade gift baskets, donating dog beds and paintings, to selli

By Abby Haney, The Sandy Standard As the school year approaches to its end, seniors at Sandy High School prepare for their next chapter in life. June 8 is seniors' last day, followed by the new addition of graduation walk, through students past middle and elementary schools. June 12 is graduation at Rolling Hills Community Church where seniors will walk the stage and end their chapter at Sandy High. Many are prepared for their future and the halls of the high school are fille

By Abby Haney, Sandy Historical Society, For The Sandy Standard A popular name in Sandy is “Meinig,” as seen in the roads, history books and, most notably, Meinig Memorial Park. Meinig Park acts as a fun gathering point for the community. The park was built over time, and today is still improving to address the public needs. Meinig Park dates back to the 1880s, where its focus was hosting social gatherings, primarily during summer, for 35 years. But that Meinig Park location

By Rep. Matt Bunch, For The Sandy Standard One of the many reasons I’m proud to represent House District 51 is because we truly live in one of the best parts of Oregon. From Sandy to Estacada to Canby and the communities in between, summertime here means community celebrations, family traditions, local events, and the kind of small-town fun that reminds us why we love where we live. If you’re looking for ways to enjoy summer 2026, you won’t have to go far. First up is Estacad

By Daniel Crawford, The Sandy Standard Once Upon A Tome bookstore will officially turn one year old on Sunday, June 21. On the weekend of June 20/21 owners Alex (Alexandra) Kelly and Brian McKeon are planning to celebrate the birthday with collectible stickers, bookmarks, and coffee mugs. There will be 75 first edition Once Upon A Tome book bags available to customers who spend $75 or more. Located at 17360 Smith Avenue, the front door of Once Upon A Tome is in the middle of

By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard For 21 years now, the Noah’s Quest 5K Walk/Run has brought people together at Sandy Bluff Park, to mourn, find solace, get active, and raise money for the Brief Encounters support group, which serves those who’ve had babies die either in utero or after birth because of complications. Longtime city events organizer Carol Cohen started this meaningful event after she and her husband lost their son, for whom the event is named. And while Cohen h

By Active Media Staff Over the years, Sandy’s longtime traditions have morphed and changed, and the Sandy Mountain Festival has not been exempt. Going into its 54th year, the festival boasts a larger and grander schedule of activities and features, with a few returning attractions not seen since before the pandemic. The festival is proud to announce the return of the Queen’s Court for the first time since 2019. This court features five generations of Sandy area residents who

By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard This year, the time of year known historically as Support Mt. Hood Hospice Month has been expanded upon, and Clackamas County Bank has partnered with the nonprofit hospice to host a multi-month series of fundraising events. The festivities began in April, and there are still two events left to enjoy in June, both of which benefit Mt. Hood Hospice and its mission to provide compassionate, end-of-life care regardless of a patient’s ability to p

By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard Being active has always been second nature to Carol Cohen. And for the past nearly 30 years, so has being active in her community of Sandy. Cohen, born in New Jersey and raised along the east coast, she originally went to college originally with the intention of becoming a physical education teacher. But life took her down a different path. During college she became very active with mountain biking, and even gained sponsors to support her co

By Cheryl Richardson, For The Sandy Standard It’s such an exciting time of year — summer is just around the corner, and with it comes one of life’s biggest milestones for many young people: high school graduation. It’s a season filled with celebrations, accomplishments, and excitement about the future. Some graduates are stepping directly into careers, some are continuing their education, and others are still discovering what path lies ahead. For over 30 years, one of the way

By Creanna Gallegos, for the Sandy Standard The Hull Foundation & Learning Center is preparing to host our final three seminars of 2026 — programs designed not only to teach necessary living skills, but to build confidence and strengthen independence for people living with sight loss. With generous grants that support helping reduce costs, these seminars are more accessible than ever. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 12 million adults in

By Sandy Standard Staff, Sandy Standard In the Pacific Northwest, roofs do more than keep out rain. They stand between families and one of the region’s growing dangers: wildfire. As hotter summers and longer dry seasons stretch across Oregon, homeowners are paying closer attention to how roofing materials perform when embers drift through the trees. Four common choices –cedar shakes, tile, steel, and composite roofing – each tells a different story about beauty, durability, a

By Tina Hergert, For The Sandy Standard Hi neighbors! Last month we covered metabolic syndrome, the warning sign about 40% of American adults are living with. I promised a personal health dashboard this month, and here it is. Think of it like the dashboard in your car. It shows what is working, what needs attention, and what could leave you stranded on the side of the road.Your body has one too. Most people just never learn how to read it. Three numbers are enough to start. Y

By Abby Haney, The Sandy Standard For a couple years, the City of Sandy has been actively working to improve citizens’ drinking water, mainly supported by the magnitude of water available. As the city grows, demand for water increases, and puts risk on the Alder Creek Water Treatment Plant, Sandy’s main source of drinking water. With the new upgrades, supply will increase to meet the growing demand. The Alder Creek Plant hasn’t experienced renovations in years, limiting its

By Tyler Deems, For The Sandy Standard Summer is just around the corner, and in the warmer weather and longer days, many folks enjoy spending more time doing activities outdoors. Unfortunately, with that comes an increase in noise complaints received by the City. The City Council is currently reviewing the existing noise ordinance and making modifications to address some of the recurring livability complaints that are received. This work also includes a new municipal code sec

Press Release Backyard burning is NOT permitted inside the DEQ Burn Ban Boundary. Please use the Burn Restriction Map to determine if you reside within the burn ban boundary. To use the map, type in your address and click enter. When your address appears, and if you are in the blue area, you are in the DEQ Burn Ban Boundary and are unable to burn. Backyard burning includes yard debris, trimmings, and clippings only. Dimensional lumber, trash, other non-yard debris items cann

By Megan Hutchinson Sometimes having fun is the most important thing in a competitive sport, and senior Sean Williams is proof. Williams has been on Sandy High School Varsity Tennis since his freshman year, and he is currently the number one singles player at SHS. In his time playing, he’s learned to prioritize enjoying himself amidst the stressful game environment. “I guess freshman to junior year, I kind of saw it more as a job,” Williams said. Though he admits he performe

By Dr. David Wenzel, For the Sandy Standard Some of you may be old enough to remember uttering the words as a child, “I’m soooo bored!” For me, it was often during summer vacation. Friends would gather and ask, “Whatcha wanna do?” The response would be “I dunno… whatcha wanna do?” This sophisticated strategic planning session might continue for quite a while. Eventually, one of us would complain to a parent that there was “nothing to do.” The response was usually swift and cl

Dr. Melanie Brown, Chiropractic Physician, Mountain Life Clinic & Pure Life Clinic, For The Sandy Standard Summer has a way of slipping through our fingers. One minute the weather finally warms up, and the next we’re wondering where the long evenings, sunshine, and good intentions went. Too often, summer becomes a blur of screens, scrolling, gaming, streaming, and “just one more video.” Before we know it, we’ve spent another season watching life instead of living it. The aver

By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard Kyla Souza, pen name Kyla Ren, has been writing stories since she was a child. Her husband, Matt Souza, has been writing since he met Kyla and decided to give writing a go to better understand her (and get the girl). The couple’s story is a very nerdy meet-cute. Girl, dressed as Harley Quinn, meets boy, dressed as an inflatable T-Rex, at comic con. Boy starts hobby to impress girl and ends up with a new girlfriend and a new passion. Matt eve