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The Beaverton Resource Guide

BRG

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Find these stories inside & more! LOCAL BUSINESS

FRESH AIR OUR TOWN SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY LEARNING CORNER OUT & ABOUT

Volume 10 | Issue 5 | May 2020

• Everything you want in a music venue (page 21) • My cat is not happy that I’m home so much (page 12) • Essential social services continue (page 22) • In times like these, everyone needs to laugh (page 17) • Try a virtual visit with your doctor (page 16) • Learning opportunity outside of the schools (page 20) • Enjoy local photography (pages 11, 30)

...and businesses to their customers!

Many Thanks to our Community Partners!

“I always look forward to reading through the BRG to learn what’s happening in the different areas of Beaverton. We are all part of this community and sharing information on the local level allows our wonderful city to thrive.”

Mayor Denny Doyle:

Howdy Neighbor!

CONTENTS LOCAL BUSINESS

• Pages: 3-12, 21 (directory, advice, spotlight stories)

FRESH AIR

• Pages: 12-14 (animals, parks, pets, sustainability)

OUR TOWN

• Pages: 3, 22-23 (city news, public safety, history)

SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

• Pages: 17-19, 30 (senior ads, health, events) • Pages: 16 (health & wellness)

LEARNING CORNER

• Pages: 14-15, 20-21, 28-29, 32 (essays, library, spotlight)

OUT & ABOUT

• Pages: 25-31 (events, art, programs, calendar, theatre)

FUN & GAMES

• Pages: 11, 17, 30, 32 (cartoon, quotes, puzzles & photography)

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL

First Settled: 1847 (by Augustus Fanno) Year Incorporated: 1893 Population: 97,229 (2017)

Mayor: Denny Doyle Council: Catherine Arnold, Lacey Beaty, Mark Fagin Laura Mitchell, Marc San Soucie

SPIRITUAL ESSAY

MEETINGS

Sales Tax: 0.0% Zip Codes: 97005-08, 97075, 97078, 97003

Tuesdays, 6:30pm City Council meetings are held in the Forrest C. Soth Council Chambers in City Hall and open to the public. 503-526-2222 or visit: www.beavertonoregon.gov.

Area Codes: (503), (971)

USEFUL NUMBERS

Income Tax: 9.0%

Elevation: 189 feet above sea level Yearly Rain/Snow: 39in/2in per year Clear Days per Year: 142 days Median Home Price: $353,316 (2017) Median Household Income: $58k (‘17) Projected Job Growth: 8.7% (2017) Average Communte Time: 22 min. High School Graduation Rate: 81%

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Beaverton Recycling ........................................ 503-526-2665 Beaverton School District ................................503-591-8000 Chamber of Commerce ................................... 503-644-0123 City Hall ............................................................ 503-526-2222 City of Beaverton (Water) ................................ 503-526-2257 Hazardous Waste Disposal (Metro) ................ 503-797-1700 Oregon DMV .................................................... 503-299-9999 Oregon Ecycle .................................................. 888-532-9253 NW Natural (Gas)............................................. 503-226-4211 PGE (Electricity) ...............................................800-743-5000 Police (Non-Emergency) ................................. 503-526-2260 Waste Management (Trash) ............................ 800-808-5901

CONTACT

The Beaverton Resource Guide is a division of Cedar House Media. For questions or comments? Contact us: CEDAR HOUSE MEDIA BRG@cedarhousemedia.com 4655 SW Watson Ave. Beaverton, OR 97005 503-641-3320 MONTHLY WRITERS

City Staff Paul Craig Larry Ferguson Dirkse CC

Get to know your neighbor Staying at home brings new opportunities

OUR TOWN BEAVERTON, OREGON, USA

Learning Corner: Uplifting Message

Executive Editor: Cory Burden Managing Editor: Michael Wong Senior Designer: Sarah Jones Webmaster: Troy Brisbin Advertising: Frances Quaempts

TVF&R Staff Spencer Rubin M.E. Summer Beaverton Police Staff

Kili Garcia Frances Quaempts Kimberly Shute Jennifer Keene

Rhonda Kay Leonard County Staff Dr Bryen Bell Oregon Zoo Staff

PGE Staff THPRD Staff Oregon Clinic Curve/Jenny Craig

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Hello Beaverton, welcome to another issue of The Beaverton Resource Guide. As a full-color, monthly newspaper that’s dedicated to the positive aspects of our community, you can be sure to find interesting and uplifting stories about what makes our city one of the best in the country (ranked #3 nationally for “Best Places to Raise a Family” in 2018 by www.livibility.com). The goal of The BRG is simple and can be easily read at the top of each page: connecting people who live, work or shop in and around Beaverton with the abundant local resources available. So whether you’re shopping and want to try out a new store or a new store that wants to reach out to new customers, The BRG is equally useful and happy to help play the role of match-maker. We also know a lot about what’s going on in the county and for those who are looking to get “Out & About”, we have the county’s event calendar, an exclusive with the Beaverton Farmers market, an extensive regional theatre line up, a full list of library programs as well as other announcements to help you connect to whatever interests you. The BRG is available for pickup at over 170 locations from major grocery retailers, restaurants, doctor offices and banks to city hall, hotels, regional libraries and the farmers market. For more information about advertising rates, current or past stories, distribution, our photo gallery and more, visit www.beavertonresourceguide.com. Thank you and I hope you had as much fun reading this issue as I had putting it together. Sincerely, Michael Wong (Managing Editor)

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f your neighborhood is anything like mine, you may have noticed some new faces walking up and down the street these past few weeks. Fear not! These strangers may actually be your neighbors; we might have just not noticed them before! So, with this moment of UHÀHFWLRQ IURP RXU QRUPDO “rat race” of our daily living, perhaps we can use this as an opportunity to observe some wonderful things that are just outside our front door. Do you know who lives on your street or in your building? If not, a nice way of getting to know your neighbors is to simply wave and say hello as they walk by. Introduce yourself! Tell them it’s nice to see them outside enjoying our beautiful weather! This can all be done from six feet away. By simply saying hello, we are harkening a time before VFUHHQV DQG LQWHUQHW VHOI VXI¿ciency when it was important, if not necessary, to know who our neighbors were. Today we have such an opportunity to not only learn their names, but also share in our daily living together.

• Perhaps you have children who are the same age. • Maybe you are a dog lover as well. • We can all complain about the lack of sports in the world today! • Let’s talk about what shows you are watching these days. Believe it or not, this small talk may lead to discoveries of some really fascinating shared interests, passions, and larger discussion. When we take the time to learn who our neighbors are, many of the mysterious societal silos that we have put up are also mysteriously torn down. Little by little, our human interactions can help us build trust with one another, open the lines of communication that once seemed improbable, and who knows, maybe even build friendships with those who live closest to us. Don’t be afraid to wave and say hello!

Rev. Jeff Binder is the Pastor at Valley Community Presbyterian Church. Visit us at: www.valleycommunity.org

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Cedar House Media and/or the Beaverton Resource Guide. Connecting businesses with their customers and residents with their community!

Connecting Businesses to Local Customers Our Town: Local Elections

It’s Time To Vote For The Next Mayor Of Beaverton Introducing Lacey Beaty CANDIDATE

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Introducing Denny Doyle MAYOR

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hen I was a young kid in the Iraq War, I sat crammed around a tiny TV watching the results of the Bush/Kerry election. I knew in that moment that I would never be a political spectator again. After my service, I joined Beaverton’s Vision Advisory Committee. We talked to over 8,000 people to create a community-driven plan for Beaverton’s future. The more involved I got, the more I realized that if we wanted this plan to become real and not just sit on a shelf, it needed someone willing to commit the time and attention it deserved. That’s why I ran for city council six years ago, and have been putting my energy behind some amazing work - like advocating for the successful regional housing bond and passing the largest investment in sidewalks in 20 years. However, the city is not working for everyone. Our housing and transportation challenges are real and impacting everyone - and we need to have deeper community discussions about the next 20 years

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- not just the next four. When I lead, I think of my mother - and all other seniors on D ¿[HG LQFRPH P\ KXVEDQG ZKR experienced housing instability as a child - my sister who’s been pushed out because of housing costs - and every other family who could become homeless if just one thing went wrong. I also bring expertise in public health and will work with the county as inner-Beaverton is currently the most underserved in healthcare in our area. 7KDWœV ZKR ,œP ¿JKWLQJ IRU DQG that’s why I’m running for mayor.

riends and neighbors, I hope you are staying safe, healthy, and have the resources you need during this pandemic. This is a challenging time, and your health and safety is what matters most to me. As we face this public health crisis, I am honored to have the VXSSRUW RI RXU ÂżUVW UHVSRQGHUV DQG health care workers: the Tualatin 9DOOH\ )LUHÂżJKWHUV WKH %HDYHUWRQ Police Association, and SEIU, representing doctors, nurses, home care and nursing home workers. Our frontline workers deserve our gratitude and respect, and I will continue to support them in their work throughout my next term. As we face an economic crisis, I am proud to be supported by the Beaverton Chamber of Commerce, representing so many of our beloved local businesses. The Chamber has been serving as a lifeline for our small businesses during this crisis, and as the economic impact of COVID became clear, we worked quickly to launch a Small Business

Emergency Assistance Program. Ensuring our small businesses are able to get through this crisis, and be supported in re-opening, will continue to be a top priority. It’s hard to think about campaigning in the middle of a public health crisis, but this pandemic is showing us how much our elected RI¿FLDOV PDWWHU 6WURQJ FRQVLVWHQW leadership and the experience to tackle complex issues like COVID recovery will be critical to Beaverton’s future. I have a proven record of working for you, and I would be honored to have your vote in the May election.

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50% OFF Advertising! Let your customers know your doing okay! Arts Increasing Access to the Arts...

theatreinthegrove.org (503) 359-5349

Wash. County Republicans

www.kuik.com

Beaverton Police Dept.

Oregon Long Term Care

Working for Oregon! www.washco.gop, 503-927-7374

www.beavertonoregon.gov 503-629-0111 MAP1D3

through our Scholarship Program and the Campaign to build the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts beavertonartsfoundation.org

Theatre in the Grove

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503-526-2460

Beaverton School District

Art on Broadway Gallery in downtown beaverton 503- 601-3300 MAP1C3

Cedar Hills Crossing

Solar Oregon

Village at Scholls Ferry 503-747-7238

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City Hall www.beavertonoregon.gov 503-526-2222 MAP1B2

oregonswashingtoncounty.com 503-644-5555 MAP1B2

503-526-6433

www.hart-theatre.org 503-693-7815

www.broadwayrose.org 503-620-5262

Now Enrolling! Preschool - 5th Grade 14485 SW Walker Road (across from Nike) 503-641-4600 | www.asapdx.org

Wash. County Visitors Center

Community Gardens (City)

HART Theatre

Broadway Rose Theatre

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www.thprd.org 503-645-6433

Chamber of Commerce Lana L. Nelson Oil Painting

Education

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library.cedarmill.org 503-644-0043 www.beaverton.org 503-644-0123

shopwashingtonsquare.com 503-639-8860

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503-231-5662

Cedar Mill Library

See my work LanaLNelson.com & www.villagegalleryarts.org/ lana-lnelson/ (in Facebook too!) Call me at 503 830-7894

Washington Square Mall

503-381-1670

Appreciation. Sit back and enjoy! annaclassica.com

www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff 503-846-2700

The Round

www.beaverton.k12.or.us 503-591-8000 www.cedarhillscrossing.com 503-643-6563 MAP1B1

European Classical Music

Wash. County Sheriff’s Office

Ombudsman Program www.oregon.gov/LTCO 1-800-522-2602

Visitors Center for

Democratic Party

Beaverton and Washington County oregonswashingtoncounty.org 503-644-5555 MAP1B2

Values in Action! 503-626-7018 www.washcodems.org

Cascade Montessori Preschool M- F: 7am to 530pm *Ages 2-6* Call Miss Tiffany at (503) 591-9654

Energy Trust of Oregon 866-368-7878

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Community Gardens (THPRD) FOX 12 Oregon www.kptv.com 503-906-1249

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Jesuit High School

SW Laurelwood Ave

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Arctic Circle Businesses • Omega Gymnastics SW 5th St • Haiyan Int’l Dance Academy

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Jack in the Box

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Togo’s

SW Jamieson Ave

See Downtown Map

A&W

SW 99th Ave

Kaiser Permanente

SW Western Ave

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Beaverton... our local shops & restaurants need us more than ever! Beaverton Downtown Association

We’ll do this together And that includes you!

Education & Learning Acting & Speech Coaching All levels and all ages welcome! Call Terry at 503-707-4554

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Learn to prosper with life! Let your self esteem blossom. Aweigh Impasse holding classes at 12750 SW 2nd Street, Ste 102 Call (916) 396-9633

Customized Learning

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Jazz Combo Classes www.ensemblejazzexperience.com Call Tina at 917-202-9816 today! www.beavertonlibrary.org (503) 644-2197 MAP1C4

in a choice-based environment. Small classes, all subjects, K-12. www.villagehome.org 503-597-9100 MAP1C4 The pizza at Big O’s Wood Fired Pizza is perfect.

Health

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Downtown Beaverton is full of those beacons. Milk+T is giving out free meals to people in need. Lionheart Coffee Company is doing the same, with contributions from Delectable Baked Goods. The owners of Mo Cha Tea House are providing free food to hospital workers. Batter Up was even giving out free wafĂ€HV QR TXHVWLRQV DVNHG Behind the scenes, business owners have been helping each other set up social media accounts and online sales platforms. They’ve collaborated to share delivery runs and the associated expenses. They have problem-solved together, laughed together, and yes, sometimes cried together. “We are in this together,â€? I keep hearing them say. “And we’ll get through this together,â€? they continue. Welcome to our downtown Beaverton family. When you spend your money, I encourage you to do so as much locally as possible. Buy gift cards via the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce website. Get takeout food.

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My Masterpiece Art Studio Open Studio, Parties & Classes 503-453-3700

Mathnasium

Counseling for Caregivers

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Photo History of Beaverton 127 pages of fascinating images and stories of our city’s heritage. beaversofbeaverton.com 503-641-3320

Learn to Ballroom Dance! seamssensational.com/services 503-593-8252 MAP1B1

Beaverton Coloring Books Color in the fun images as your kids learn about the city. The perfect gift or souvenir! BRG@CedarHouseMedia.com The Beaverton Downtown Association promotes the historic preservation and economic development of Old Town Beaverton. Want to get involved? Check out our website at www.downtownbeaverton.org.

Insurance Partners NW Home, Auto, Business, & Health Friendly local independent agents! www.InsurancePartnersNW.com 503-372-5621

Birth & Postpartum Doulas www.birthingstone.com 503-718-7574 MAP1C3

*Free Placement Testing* See student success stories in Kid’s corner on back cover! www.kumon.com/south-beaverton 503-639-7219 MAP2D

Your Healing Sanctuary www.jaderiverpdx.com 503-297-3825 MAP3BH

Private Piano Lesons

Support Your Library by donating to the Beaverton Library Foundation online @ beavertonlibraryfoundation.org

All ages and levels PhD in Piano, 30yrs experience. 971-246-4824

Belly Dance! Beginners Welcome! www.deannafreeman.dance 503-974-6287

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Preschool- Grade 5 Education centered in the heart. livingwisdomportland.org 4855 SW Watson Ave. Beaverton 503-671-9112 MAP1C4

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Interior and Exterior Shutters

Eye Exams | Glasses | Contacts Eye Disease Treament and more. Call Dr. Goldman at 503-646-6166 www.cedarmillvision.com

Medical Alarm, Inc.

Dove Lewis 24hr Pet Hospital #1 choice for animal emergencies www.dovelewis.org

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Medicare accredited 503-644-2101 MAP1C3

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Healthy Affordable Pet Supplies Nature’s Pet 503-579-2403

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Holistic Health Clinic www.hhclinic.com 503-646-8575

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Senior Living In Beaverton Offering Independent Living And Assisted Living Services At Canfield Place, we are family. 503-626-5100

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Pets Animals & Pet Care Adopt a Lovable Put www.pacificpugrescue.org 503.704.3587

OR Friends of Animal Shelters Family Practice Hindi & Punjabi speaking provider available. **Mon-Sat Extended Hours** 503-644-1171 MAP1C3 www.BeavertonResourceGuide.com

Retirement Residence Take a look at what retirement living should be! www.beavertonlodge.com MAP1B5 503-646-0635

Building Family for Life Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care www.morningstarseniorliving.com 503-713-5143

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Washington County Dog License **Cats and other pets exempt** www.co.washington.or.us/HHS/ AnimalServices

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Beaverton... our local shops & restaurants need us more than ever! Catalyst Business Newsletter

Attitude is the game changer Staying active will help you stay positive

BUSINESS ADVICE

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an you be positive all the time? No...you can’t! Now, I have been accused of being a sickeningly positive person. Glass is 1/2 Full! It’s true, and truthfully, I would not want to lead my life any other way. However...while I am positive most of the time...there are plenty of days where I am not. Life simply catches up with me, and my positive tank is empty! Being positive has got to be an average thing. The majority of the time, I am positive. But as I said, I have bad days...I have dark clouds on occasion... things happen to me in life that bring me down.

So, while we can’t be positive ALL THE TIME...it’s important to at least have a positive attitude, and outlook as much as you can! During those times where your positive tank is empty, or thirsty...if your attitude remains UP...it makes it so much easier to move past any temporary negative moods, and get back into a positive zone as quickly as possible! Attitude is the game changer! If attitude is a locomotive...then effort & outlook are the caboose. Positive attitudes mean that train is moving fast, chugging right along...and powerfully tackling challenging hills and mountains! Negative attitudes also have that train moving fast...but this time that train is going downhill FAST...into an abyss! The locomotive has the engine...the power plant that moves the train. The caboose is just along for the ride! So, when that locomotive (ATTITUDE) is positively powering itself along, blasting over mountains...that caboose (EFFORT) is right there with it. My favorite quote of all time,

comes from Jenny Finch, a former NCAA Champion & Olympic Gold Medalist softball player: “You can’t control the circumstances, but you can control your attitude and your effort!â€? Having a positive attitude when bad things happen can be hard. But that is a time when it’s more important than ever to have that positive attitude to help you smash those negative forces! Heck, if you woke up every day, and lived your life with everything going your way, you’d be 100% unprepared when your train goes completely off the rails...and it always does. How can you help fertilize your positive attitude? Stay Active! Keep moving! Keep a regular schedule of activity. Running, walking, hiking, riding bikes, working out, etc.... When you’re active, your brain releases neurotransmitters that have a very positive impact on some important factors: Focus, positive attitude, suppressing QHJDWLYH IHHOLQJV VHOI FRQÂżGHQFH risk taking, brain cell growth and more! I know the route I’m going to take!

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Pet Lost & Found All found pets are registered with the county. For more info: www.petharbor.com

Warm Church with an Open Heart Located in downtown Beaverton at 4th & Watson. Worship with us at 1030am, Sunday School at noon. Visit www.beavertonumc.org or call 503-646-7107 MAP1C4

Murray Hills Christian Church murrayhills.org 503-524-5230

Great Cats for Great Homes www.catscradlerescue.com 503-320-6079

Bilal Mosque Association (503) 591-7233 www.bilalmasjid.com

14485 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton Sunday service at 10am. Visitors welcome! stjohngoc.org | 503-644-7444

Religious Churches & Spiritual Good Samaritan Ministries Join us Sundays at 11am www.mylighthousechurch.org 12555 SW 22nd St, Beaverton Our Sunday service times are 10:30am (in English) & 2pm (en espaĂąol)

A positive plan for spiritual living. Everyone welcome, families & youth www.unityofbeaverton.org 503-646-3364 MAP1B4

Valley Community Presbyterian

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Contact us at valleycommunity.org or call 503.292.3537.

St. Barnabas Espicopal Church

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Beaverton Church of the Nazarene

Portland Balaji Temple www.ebalajitemple.com (503) 621-7716

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Southminster Presbyterian

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GoodSamaritanMinistries.org or call 503-644-2339.

Restaurants Food & Drink

New Hope Missionary Baptist

Sunday Services: 8 & 10am 2201 SW Vermont, Portland saintbarnabaspdx.org 503-246-1949

Spencer Rubin is a sales/marketing expert and a passionate advocate for the success of small, local business owners. To sign up for Spencer’s weekly Catalyst Newsletter. Contact 971-732-4745.

St. John Greek Orthodox Church

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Village Inn www.villageinn.com 503-644-8848 MAP3BH

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Holy Angels Anglo-Catholic Sunday Service 9:15am Come connect, grow & serve with us! parksidefellowship.org (503) 646-4455

Church. Services w/Father Vince Varnas every Sunday 10:30am at our home church: 8950 SW 190th Ave., Aloha/Beaverton 503-356-8852

Authentic Caribbean Cuisine Let us introduce you to the wonderful avors of Puerto Rico! borikenrestaurant.com 503-596-3571 MAP1B3

We offer same day appointments to meet your urgent medical needs. Call to schedule an appointment today! Mon-Thurs: 7:30am - 7:00pm Fridays: 7:30am - 6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm “A NCQA and State of Oregon Recognized Medical Home�

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Enjoy Authentic Mexican Food! Open Sun - Thurs: 11am - 10pm Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm www.lahaciendarealoregon.com 503-601-7000 MAP1D2

Authentic Japanese Cuisine Beaverton’s Best Sushi! Udon, Tempura, soba, Ramen, Curry, and more! Visit us at 9230 SW B/H Hwy 503-296-0045 MAP3C

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25 cent Color Copies! One Person, One Price for a stress free purchase! Knowledgeable, kind & experienced, just call Margo! (503) 643-5577 MAP3A

High Quality | Low Cost Any project large or small. www.cedarhousemedia.com 503-641-3320 MAP1C3

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Killer Burger Burgers, Beer, Bottomless Fries! Crazy Hour Specials M-F 2-5pm killerburger.com 503-268-1757

Engagement, Jewelry, Antique, Timepieces, Gifts, Service/Repair. www.smithandbevill.com 503 644-1333 MAP3B

Signs, Banners, Decals, A-Frames & Vehicle Graphics www.fastsigns.com/46 503-526-0216 MAP1B3

Become a Lift Driver Join First Transit as a Lift Driver for our TriMet contract! See ad on page 8 for details or call 503-962-2040 today!

Real Local Florist* Flowers for every occasion, plants, cards, gifts & more! www.beavertonflorists.com 503-644-0129 MAP1C4

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30 varieties of pancakes & waffles! *Beaverton’s Favorite Restaurant* www.tomspancakehouse.com 503-646-2688 MAP1C3

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Try our Super Teriyaki Bowl! Also Spicy Stir Fry, Yakisoba, Orange Chicken, Asian Chicken Salad, Bibimbap and more! 503-626-0552 MAP1C3

Beaverton Coloring Books

Black Bear Diner Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Take out & Delivery Available Visit blackbeardiner.com 503-646-4507 MAP1A3

Learn about the city through these locally drawn coloring books. We have other Beaverton souvenirs too! 503-314-3459. BRG@CedarHouseMedia.com

Compassionate In Home Care Trained professionals meeting senior care needs in the safety and comfort of home! 503.352-5634 www.homematterscaregiving.com

Volunteer Today. casahelpskids.org 503-988-5115

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Open 9am-9pm (7 days/week)

New location at 14603 SW Millikan Way at Murray Blvd. www.abhiruchirestaurant.com 503-671-0432

8155 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97008 www.99ranch.com 503-605-1899

Class A Retail Complex. Restaurant & Office Space Avail. www.guansusa.com 503-747-7238

Book Corner www.bookcornerbeaverton.org 503-643-5188 MAP1C4

Independent Insurance Agent Big and Small, We Write it All. Business Ins., Worker’s Comp., Home, Auto, Health/Life. 503-644-9945

Your Partner in Homecare Personal Care, Household Tasks and Transportation HomecarePartner.org 503-433-8079 MAP1E4

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My Masterpiece Art Studio Open Studio, Parties & Classes 7905 SW Cirrus Dr., Beaverton www.mymasterpieceartstudio.com 503-453-3700

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Sun Connections $3.75/Dry Cleaned Garment Next Day Service! Men’s Shirt laundry $2. 100% Eco-friendly. 25yrs in Beaverton. Cdryclean.com 503-520-8845 MAP3A

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Where’s the BRG? Find all these stories & more Online! Fresh Air: Zoo News is Good News

Zoo branching out with addition of new beaver Maple joins Filbert in the lodge OREGON ZOO

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ranch manager� Filbert welcomed a new coworker recently when Maple, a 3-year-old North American beaver, joined him at the Oregon Zoo’s Cascade Stream and Pond habitat. According to care staff, Maple settled in right away and the toothy twosome are already swimming and playing together. “Beavers are very social animals, so it’s wonderful to welcome a new member to the family,� said Julie Christie, senior keeper for the zoo’s North

American animals. “Filbert and Maple are getting along really well, and it’s great for both of them to have a friend to play with.� Filbert was born at the zoo

in 2011 to Willow and Aspen. Since they passed away last year, he’s been getting a lot of special attention from his care staff, including adventure walks around the zoo. He’s

especially popular on the zoo’s social media channels, where his industrious wood-gathering activities have earned him the title “branch manager.� Maple joins Filbert in the zoo’s Great Northwest area, near the river otters and western pond turtles. The two beavers share a lodge, and spend their days chewing on wood to keep their large, powerful teeth worn down. Though Oregon is known for its beaver population, that hasn’t always been the case. In the 19th century, American beavers were hunted and trapped for their fur; by about 1900, they were almost gone from many of their original

habitats. Thanks to re-establishment programs and hunting regulations, they have made a very successful comeback. Metro, the regional government that manages the zoo, has preserved and restored more than 90 miles of river and stream banks in the region through its voter-supported natural area programs. By protecting water quality and habitat, these programs are helping to provide the healthy ecosystems QHHGHG IRU EHDYHUV ÂżVK DQG other wildlife to thrive.

For video of Maple and Filbert, visit bit.ly/OZBeavers.

Fresh Air: Ask the Animal Shelter

My cat is not happy that I’m home so much these days

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I think my cat is annoyed that the whole family is home so much more. How can we help her feel better?

What are some ways that I can keep my dog entertained if I can’t take him to the dog park?

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paper or cardboard boxes. Be sure to watch your dog carefully with their new toys and prevent them from swallowing anything non-edible.

may additional peace and quiet. Remember to always consult your veterinarian regarding behavior changes in your cat as they can also be a sign of serious health problems, even if it seems like there is an obvious cause.

What are some ways to keep my dog entertained?

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Even the sweetest dog can start to get unruly if denied the level of exercise and mental stimulation that they normally get from the dog park. One fun and easy way to help take the edge off your dog’s energy level is to feed them from toys, rather than from a boring bowl. Instead of your dog just chowing down on a pile of

kibble, these types of toys (also called enrichment) require your dog to use their instinctive FDQLQH VNLOOV VXFK DV VQLIÂżQJ pawing, chewing and tearing as they work to get kibbles or treats out of the toy. You can purchase toys online or at local pet supply stores or you can make your own DIY versions (lots of ideas on the internet) out of items you already have at home, such as egg cartons,

Each month, you will have the chance to have your questions answered by the animal shelter. Email your questions to Jennifer_Keene@ co.washington.or.us and we will try to answer as many as possible. For more information on these topics and more, please visit www.WashingtonCountyPets.com. The Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter is located at 1901 SE 24th Ave in Hillsboro.

Fresh Air: Gardening

Spend time in your own backyard! Native Plants for Willamette Valley Yards GARDENING

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to relax or grow your own vegetables doesn’t need to be GLI¿FXOW RU H[SHQVLYH LW MXVW needs a little time. First, decide what you want out of your space. Vegetables, a lush eco-lawn, habitat for native birds? The options are nearly endless. Second, pick your plants. All plants need sun, soil, air and water to grow, the trick is knowing how much of each. Evaluate how much sun your

space gets and select plants that match. Consult your local QXUVHU\ WR JHW LGHDV VSHFL¿F IRU your space. Third, learn more about gardening naturally at www.OregonMetro.gov/garden. Metro’s yard and garden website is full of information from prepping your soil to plant selection to dealing with pests without chemicals.: Lastly, enjoy that fresh ripe tomato plucked right off the vine, breath in the relaxing

scent of lavender, or count the variety of birds those plants bring to your yard.

Get your free copy of the guide Native Plants for Willamette Valley Yards. Download today at www.OregonMetro.gov/Nativeplants or contact us at recyclingmail@ BeavertonOregon.gov or 503-5262665 and we’ll mail you a copy.

Connecting businesses with their customers and residents with their community!

Read the BRG Online, visit www.beavertonresourceguide.com Fresh Air: Pug Adoption

When you have a pug with you Staying at home becomes much easier PET ADOPTION Meet Lulu, Female, Age 11 (Adoption Donation: $200)

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h hello! I am Lulu the Puggle! I am 11 years old and in very good health...well except for the extra weight I am carrying around, but I have already lost 5 lbs since coming here...only about 10 more to go! Don’t worry. I am so active that the weight seems to come off easily! I absolutely love going for walks and long ones DUH MXVW ¿QH ZLWK PH , ORYH EHLQJ outside so someone with a secure yard that I can wander and sniff would be awesome. Even though I am chubby I am very mobile. I can jump up on the furniture and do stairs with no problem. Have you ever met a Puggle? Well, we Puggles have some similar traits and I am no exception. We are very smart dogs and learn quickly. I am what is called a people pleaser so that makes me very easy to train! I am especially JRRG DW ¿QGLQJ JDUEDJH DQG JHWWLQJ

LQWR LW :H 3XJJOHV FDQ HYHQ ¿JXUH out how to open cabinets and help ourselves to a snack so you will need to make sure your kitchen is Puggle proof! Puggles are very interested in squirrels and things that run so even though I have not been around kitties, my foster mom is guessing I’d enjoy chasing them, a little too much maybe! Us Puggles can also be a bit vocal and I do like to bark a bit when I see dogs, but don’t worry, I could not be more friendly! I live with a pug and we are best pals. I am a lover girl...I love to cuddle and get belly rubs. I am a super easy going, happy girl that loves to nap during the day. I am gentle and sensitive and enjoy entertaining my foster family.

Meet Missy, Female, Age 12 (Adoption Donation: $150)

I am completely house trained; if I need to go out, I will come and tell you. You see, I talk. I talk when I want to go out, when I want to eat and when I want to play. I may be 12, but I am very healthy. I have lots of energy and I love to go for walks. When I hear the word walk, I jump up and down and talk to you because I am so excited! I like to run, and play chase. I also like to play tug -o-war with a soft toy. I love to go for rides, too. Basically, I want to go wherever you go. I am not a snuggler, but I like to be near you and I love to be scratched, petted or massaged! I haven’t been around a lot of people because of the pandemic and it took some time for me to get to know my foster mom, but she says I am really sweet, very lovable and extremely easy to have around. I am very quiet unless I have something important to say. I like small dogs but I wouldn’t mind having all the attention! I guarantee you I will make a wonderful companion.

Fresh Air: Native Plants to Oregon

Attract Hummingbirds & Bees Common Name: Bleeding Heart OREGON FLORA • Binomial Name: Dicentra formosa • Soil Type: moist, rich, porous soil • Sunlight: Full shade to part sun • Plant Type: Flowering, deciduous

conditions. In early spring this plant will send out stalks which hold rows of heart shaped purple to SLQN ÀRZHUV ZLWK ZKLWH WLSV March would be a great time to plant Bleeding heart to get the effect of the beautiful ÀRZHUV LQ \RXU \DUG DQG DWWUDFW hummingbirds and bumblebees by late April but since it is May, you can plant this perennial now and still enjoy its beauty over the summer.

• Form: multi-stemmed, fern-like Hello! I am Missy and as you can see, I do not look like the other pugs. That’s because I am a Chug, short for a pug-Chihuahua mix. She says she loves my big brown eyes, and my ears because they stick up! Oh, and she also says I have a very good smeller because I love to explore when I am outside!

• Foliage: blue-green leaves

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his perennial plant spreads by rhizomes in the soil and by seed creating a lush patch usually in tree understories. Bleeding hearts can grow to about one and a half feet tall and three feet wide in the right

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Tales from the Newbie Gardener Can You Dig It? Yes, I can PARENTING ESSAY

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aybe it was the never-ending virtual meetings for work. Or perhaps it ZDV WU\LQJ WR ÂżQG PRUH ZD\V to keep the kids busy. Better yet, it could have been the stress and anxiety I felt as I “watchedâ€? both the healthcare and economic situation become increasingly dire. Whatever it was, I needed SOMETHING to get out of my own head while I experienced both logistics and empathy overload. As someone that’s pretty in tune with the parenting niche of the internet, I can attest that the number of articles touting the need for self-care is vast and expanding. Typically, I’m all for team me-time, but in the throes of quarantine with two little kids, it’s just not happening. It must have been my present concern for the food supply-chain that pushed me over the edge. “We should grow our own foodâ€? I told myself. “I’m

VXUH , FDQ ÂżJXUH LW RXW ´ I had been “growingâ€? a little indoor hydro garden for herbs that was doing well. This was likely because all I had to do was add the seed pods, and make sure to top off the plant food and water whenever the indicator lights came on. Naturally, I felt that I had the experience to become a fullblown farmer gardener. Full disclosure, I did not know what I was doing. While I have a degree in Biology, most of my knowledge is theoretical. I can tell you what a plant needs from a cellular

level. Need to know about chlorophyll or the Calvin cycle? I’m your girl. Sprouting, growing, and maintaining an actual plant? That’s a completely different story. Undeterred by my lack of expertise, the helpful employees at Smith Berry Barn were able to supply me with all the necessary ingredients to start this brave new experiment. I was told when I moved WR WKH 3DFL¿F 1RUWKZHVW WKDW berries will grow in abundance just about anywhere. In fact, the previous owner of our home had a bit of a green thumb and

established a small strawberry patch in the backyard. So in addition to raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, I picked up several greens and herbs, trying to keep things practical. My fears of food scarcity turned out to be fairly overblown since our home is a mere ÂżYH PLQXWHV RU VR IURP PDQ\ of the farms in Washington County. What started out at a means to placate my anxiety, turned out to be a real treat for the entire family. For me, there’s something therapeutic about digging in the dirt, pulling up the weeds, putting in something QHZ DQG ZDWFKLQJ LW Ă€RXULVK Maybe it’s the increase in my daily Vitamin D and physical activity, but I’m hooked. My kids, almost 4 and 2-years-old, like to “helpâ€?. With such beautiful weather, I’m perfectly content on letting them dig. They pull up weeds (most of the time) and I tell myself they’re helping to aerate the soil. It’s a real treat to see new things grow. My preschool loves to monitor the plant progress and asking about the different kinds of plants. Here’s hoping some of the produce

makes it through the summer. I’m banking on that being the key to getting her to eat more veggies. We get to be outside, in the dirt, making things happen, together. And I can’t ask for more than that. Will all of our planting attempts be fruitful? Probably not, but we’ll have a good time in the process. Even though I don’t really know what I’m doing, I keep pushing forward, doing the best I can. Come to think of it, that’s pretty much how I’m managing life, in general, these days.

Katie Carrick lives in Beaverton with her husband, two young children, and their yappy but loveable dog, Mendel. She’s a former clinical scientist who now works as a freelance writer. For more information visit mkcontentcreation.com.

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t is the loveliest day so far this year! My husband proclaims it so. We sit alone in the sun in our little courtyard – by the orders of the Governor and the President. I spy a weed in the nearby ÀRZHU EHG DQG MXPS XS WR deal with it. Fortunately, the innovative long pole with a sharp, round cutter is handy, leaning against our 10-foot white privacy fence nearby. This instrument was designed, built, and gifted to us, last summer by a tall, lanky Viva Village volunteer who came by to obliterate a forest of ¿UHZHHG WKDW KDG JURZQ XS LQ our little space of Oregon dirt DQG ÀRZHUV 1R ORQJHU GR , have to painfully get down on my hands and knees and crawl

behind rhodies, azaleas, and rose bushes to get at the latest FURS RI ÂżUHZHHGV Âą QRU DVN for a volunteer. I just coolly snatch them out of existence. As I think of the day he made it and brought it by, after his hard work of volunteering the day before, it is like he is back here with us. I exclaim, “You could patent this and make a lot of money!â€? With his distinctive

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smile, he demurs. “The secret is to get the weeds before they JHW D VWDUW ZKHQ WKH\ ÂżUVW come up.â€? And with this sage advice, he’s off. I eye my lemon cypress trees in their pots and go get a stiff broom to try to sweep off the winter’s accumulation of dirt on the sides. And, again, a Viva Village volunteer is right here with me, the one who came by and dug the tiny trees out of the mud and helped transplant them into pots a year ago. But, alas, she is only a vivid memory. I want to ask, “What do I do now? Get bigger pots? With rolling stands? Fertilize them? Has our mild winter given them enough moisture?â€? I console myself that soon perhaps this tiny, knowledgeable woman can come again, in person, not memory, to answer my questions, and give me the expertise I need – and lend her strong, helping hands.

Now I become aware of the winter’s accumulation of grime and moss on the concrete at my feet. The youngish retiree Viva Village volunteer who brought his pressure washer and laboriously cleaned it last year springs into appearance! I can’t recall his name or face like I do the others but his concentration while he worked – and the results, are very real in my memory. I wonder if he will he come again to make it clean and sparkling. Other volunteers spring to mind, surprising me: the laughing women who came to wash these big sliding glass doors, the strong man who spaded up the hard clay soil, working in the compost – and the sober-faced one who pruned WKH D]DOHDV ZKHQ WKH\ ¿QLVKHG blooming. Here we sit, seemingly alone. The spring sun feels so good! Who would guess that this little space has been

peopled with all these volunteers passing through, if only in memory, now! Do those volunteers, snug in their own courtyards and houses, know how thankful I am for them – or guess at all the work I’m planning for them, come summer when we are all free again?

Bertha Lavell Kramlich is thankful for all the VivaVillage volunteers who helped her with her garden. With her husband (Alvin) of 60 years, they look forward to meeting more volunteers this summer. For more information, read more about VivaVillage on page 29.

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In a world of screens and oil, how will we know the truth? Being Good Shepherds SHORT

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fter the internet went GRZQ IRU WKH ODVW DQG ¿nal time, the soldiers were ordered to burn the libraries. In some cases, special treasures were looted and preserved for payment, for trade, for status, and for hubris. The books were all burned. Old 21st century and 20th century magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, were burned as well. Anything printed went XS LQ ÀDPHV 7KH RUGHUV WR destroy were obeyed in every city, every village, every town. The soldiers burned every record of every written word. This didn’t happen without screams of protest, without death and violence. It didn’t matter. Everything electronic was useless. Any machine that could read digital media had EHHQ FRQ¿VFDWHG GHFDGHV HDUlier by the soldiers on behalf of the screens. The screens controlled every word. All that was left were the screens. The screens were well-maintained and served to broadcast propaganda. You couldn’t get away from them. There was no power for lights. No power for heat. No power for cool even in the oppressive heat of what was formerly the western United States, but there was power for the screens. The screens announced how nice it was that they were caring for their people, the best people, free people, good people, moral people, obedient people. The screens rewarded these good, moral, free, obedient people with entertainments and the news of the realm. The screens announced when food distributions would occur and where to go for sterilizations and other medical procedures. And of course, the incessant reminders that the GPS implants kept everyone safe and how important it was never to attempt to remove them under any circumstance. The GPS implants seemed extraneous since the free and

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obedient people rarely left the camp. Beyond the camp was desert. There were rumors that some managed to survive in secret villages, but the screens scoffed at the thought. Regularly the screens provided images of the soldiers defending the good people from the terrorists, those who tried to leave the camp. Usually around once per month the screens would show the soldiers rounding up some more terrorists either for execution or re-education. The population was mostly young. Nearly half the population was under 18 and hardly anyone was older than 50. Maya’s great-grandfather was an exception. He was close to 80 and had lived through the oil wars. He was just a teenager when the wars turned nuclear. Maya cared for her great-grandfather and hung on his every word. The books were gone. The screens were all that were left but Maya’s great-grandfather, Papa, she called him, still had memories. Memories are hard to trust. They get confused and mixed with other memories. Papa’s memories were so different from what the screens proclaimed, that Maya struggled to know what was true. She loved her Papa and she knew that as much as the screens tried to assure her that they had her best interests in mind, that they were keeping her safe, that they were protecting her against the terrorists, that they were providing her food and medicine and a cot, and WKDW WKH\ ZHUH ¿OOLQJ KHU PLQG with good things, Papa told a different story. Papa told her about pelicans and penguins and polar

bears. It was animals that begin with the letter P day. “ All extinct,â€? said Papa. “There was not enough room for them on Earth. They were in the way.â€? The screens never talked about these animals or any animals. The screens mocked and ridiculed anyone who was accused of telling stories about animals as crazy conspiracy theorists. Papa was careful. Outwardly, he obeyed the screens and told Maya to do the same, but between the two of them, he told her about everything he could remember. He told her about trees and grass and gardens, about rain you could play in, and sunshine that didn’t burn. Once he told her a story about shepherds and sheep. She hadn’t heard of either. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for his sheep. A hired hand, who isn’t a shepherd and doesn’t own the sheep, would see the wolf coming and run off, abandoning the sheep; then the wolf could attack the sheep and scatter them. He would run off because he’s a hired hand and the sheep don’t matter to him. I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep and my sheep know me, just as God knows me and I know God, and I give my life for my sheep. Yet I have sheep from another fold, and I must lead them too, they’ll recognize my voice, and there’ll be one Ă€RFN RQH VKHSKHUG “Are the screens the good shepherd, Papa?â€? Maya asked. Papa started to laugh, then saw that she was serious. Her eyes large, brown, innocent yet, demanding an answer.

“You have to decide yourself, Maya. You have to listen for the voice that tells the truth,â€? said Papa. “But how do I know which voice is telling the truth,â€? Maya asked. “Listen to the voice who knows you and loves you,â€? said Papa. Papa gathered Maya into his arms. “Let me tell you a story,â€? he said. “Before the oil wars ended the oil companies and the weapons makers knew that burning oil and coal was going to cause irreparable harm to Earth for centuries to come. Animals would go extinct. 6HD OHYHOV ZRXOG ULVH Ă€RRGLQJ cities along the coast. Weather patterns would change. People would be forced to move; tensions would rise; more war would result. But the companies bought the screens. They used the screens to say that wasn’t true.â€? “Why, Papa?â€? asked Maya. “That is how they made their money. They were powerful. They didn’t care about the future. They didn’t care about their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They cared about their own power and their own money. They said things like, ‘We will not be alive in a hundred years, or even forty years. Who knows what can happen? We need the oil now. :H QHHG WR ÂżJKW WKH WHUURULVWV Âś Even though they had power and money and inĂ€XHQFH DQG NQRZOHGJH WKH\ didn’t love Earth. They didn’t love the people of Earth. They didn’t love the animals of Earth. They didn’t love like a mother loves her child. They only cared for what Earth could give them.â€? Maya asked, “Were they all bad? All the people?â€? “No,â€? said Papa. “They were not bad. It is worse than that. They were afraid. They were afraid of speaking up against the companies and their screens. They were afraid of learning what was really true, because they, too, liked what the oil companies gave them. They didn’t want to change. It was easier not to think too much about it. The

screens were helpful. They were a distraction.â€? “The screens are like the hired hands aren’t they Papa?â€? asked Maya. This time Papa did laugh. “Stories can mean many things,â€? said Papa. “What is important is that they get you to think and use your brain,â€? he said, tapping her on her forehead. “What happens now, Papa? There are no books. The screens tell us everything. “ Not everything, Maya. You still have your Papa. Even when Papa is gone, you have the stories and the memories I gave you. There are others who have them, too. Don’t let the memories die. Earth is older than the oil companies and the weapons-makers and the screens. Screens are not all-powerful. They even lie about that,â€? said Papa as he looked out their window at the large screen on the building across the street. Papa continued: “One day, that voice that tells the truth, that voice that you know that helps you decide what is true and what is not true, that voice will gather all the people. The people will awaken, one day. They will unite. They will hear the voice of the good shepherd. They will follow that voice not because it tells them to do so, but because it tells what is true.â€? “When will the good shepherd come and tell us the truth?â€? asked Maya. Papa laughed and picked her up and took her the window where she could see her UHĂ€HFWLRQ KHUV DQG KHU 3DSDÂśV “Look,â€? said Papa, She is already here.â€? She is already here.

This story was originally written for Earth Day 2018. Rev. John Shuck is a Presbyterian Church (USA) minister. His website is www.johnshuck.com.

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n response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the specialty physicians at The Oregon Clinic are now offering virtual health visits to many patients. With Oregon and Southwest Washington residents asked to stay home and restricted from visiting physicians for non-urgent appointments, many patients have been unable to access necessary specialist health care. “Our patients need access to their specialists, travel restrictions or not,� said Dr. Richard Jamison, President at The Oregon Clinic. “Getting our patients the care they need to stay healthy is our top priority.� The Oregon Clinic has started using an application called Microsoft Teams to hold virtual appointments with their patients. A virtual visit is a live, one-on-one video appointment between a patient and a physician from the comfort of the patient’s

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e all could use a boost of happy vibes these home using a phone, tablet or days. When we’re stuck at computer. Virtual visits are home and can’t tap into acdesigned to temporarily take tivities we usually undertake WKH SODFH RI DQ RIÂżFH YLVLW IRU D for a balanced life, things medical issue during this time can get, well, unbalanced. of social distancing. We might have a tendency “So far the response from to engage in habits that lead our patients has been incredius even further away from a bly positive. The human consense of wellbeing. nection is still there, and it’s Plus, we’re relying on so a relief to still be able to help much technology from home our patients,â€? said Dr. R. Sam- these days that encourages uel Hopkins of The Oregon prolonged sitting, sub-optiClinic Portland Dermatology. mal desk arrangements, and “We’re really doing a service poor posture habits. to our community by keeping Frequent stretching is an patients outside of hospital effective way to remedy the settings who don’t need to be physical ailments of stiffthere right now.â€? ness, immobility, and lack of coordination – and even more importantly, relieve a bad mood. To learn more about virtual visits at The Oregon Clinic, visit oregonclinic.com/telehealth.

Why you should stretch more If you want to counteract “desk bod� and boost your

happy vibes, proper stretching can improve your range RI PRWLRQ LQFUHDVH ÀH[LELOity, and relieve pain. Research shows stretching has RWKHU EHQH¿WV OLNH UHGXFLQJ anxiety, increasing vitality, decreasing depression symptoms, promoting blood circulation, regulating blood glucose levels, and increasing the feel-good endorphin, Dopamine. Stretching also helps release pain and tension from the body. It’s certainly easier to feel more relaxed and happier when your body isn’t in pain. As with any exercise, start light and gradually migrate to more resistance

when stretching. True Potential Chiropractic has helpful how-to videos and downloadable resources on stretching and other exercises you can do to maintain optimal spinal and physical health - even while you’re stuck at home.

Visit us at www.tpcportland. com and check out our Blog and Resources. Be well! By Dr. Bryen A. Bell, a Board-CertiďŹ ed Chiropractic Physician with over 20 years of professional experience. Contact Dr. Bell at True Potential Chiropractic family care facility. Call 503-574-4872 or visit tpcportland.com.

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Plan some face time with a friend and share some laughs together It’s good medicine HEALTH To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain and play with it. – Charlie Chaplin

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aughter feels good. It can bring light even into the darkest of times. And it is true what they say, it is good medicine. It actually has healing effects on the body and the psyche. It releases endorphins which are chemicals in your body that help reduce pain and promote a sense of well-being. A good hearty laugh reduces your stress hormones and relaxes your muscles for up to 45 minutes. Humor connects people. It can bring people together.

It promotes a sense of safety and intimacy. It breaks down barriers of hierarchy. People of power who exhibit a good sense of humor are generally more respected than those who don’t. Laughter boosts serotonin – our body’s natural

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antidepressant. (DUH!) It also decreases inhibitions, anxiety and can bring hope and new perspective into seemingly hopeless circumstances. • It opens circulation and LPSURYHV EORRG ÀRZ WR WKH heart. • ,W UHGXFHV LQÀDPPDWLRQ

• It raises your natural killer cells which help resist infecWLRQ DQG ¿JKW FDQFHU • It improves brain function and increases neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to rebuild cells and heal itself. Bringing laughter into your life in stressful times is a great way to reframe stress and change your outlook on things. Laugh at yourself. It can reduce the power of the critic we carry inside of ourselves. While spontaneous, heartfelt ODXJKWHU LV ULFK DQG IXO¿OOLQJ voluntary laughter can also induce many of the health benH¿WV GHVFULEHG DERYH During these times, when so many of us are isolated and lonely, take time to laugh and be grateful every day. Read the funnies, watch sit-coms, read a

good book, or listen to comedians. There is even Laughter Yoga and other laughter groups on line. Just watching the exercises can bring a smile to your face. Plan some face time with a friend and share some laughs together. A good dose of Vitamin H (humor) and Vitamin L (laughter) will make you both feel much better. As Lord Byron put it, “Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.�

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system. Negative thoughts manifest into chemical reactions that can affect your body by bringing more stress into your system and decreasing your immunity. By contrast, positive thoughts can actually release neuroSHSWLGHV WKDW KHOS ¿JKW VWUHVV and potentially more-serious illnesses. • Relieves pain. Laughter may ease pain by causing the body to produce its own natural painkillers. • Increases personal satisfaction. Laughter can also make

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n this recent economic and health sensitive climate, daily life and business processes have altered. With real estate, Realtors are prohibited from being able to hold open houses, which is an important tool allowing them to offer buyers a chance to get the feel for the home, as well as experience the layout, nuances, features and EHQH¿WV

Virtual tours, which have historically been used by agents have increased in importance, they are static photos put to music and motion. Now, an additional tool is beginning to be used with an even more, the 360 Tour. The 360 tour is wonderful for multi-storied homes and townhouses as it offers what is called a ‘doll house’

view that is a multi-story side view of the interior of a home, a tool to ‘virtually stroll’ through the home at your leisure, a measuring tool to verify if furniture will ¿W DQG SURYLGHV WKH RFFDVLRQ to see close up details of remodeling that may have

been completed. Clients are still able to see vacant homes with a Realtor, while wearing a mask and gloves. To reduce touching within the home, a listing agent may mark which cabinets are okay to open, which closets are okay to look into.

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However, if a client prefers to be ultra-cautious or lives outside the area, the 360 and virtual tours are a very good and quite accurate representation of a home. Another idea is asking your Realtor to FaceTime with you through a home, although I would say that the 360 tour may be more effective as it allows you to experience the home at your own pace, and while wearing a PDVN LW PD\ EH GLI¿FXOW WR understand an agent when they are speaking. With the 360 or virtual tours you can discuss with your agent over the phone. The opportunity to zoom into a certain area is easier with the 360 tours as well. , FDQ FRQ¿GHQWO\ UHFRPmend buying a home after having pre-viewed using one of these tools and having a detailed conversation with your agent. If something

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Should I take the super low ďŹ nancing or the big rebate? Dealerships are open and eager to make a deal AUTOMOTIVE Q&A Hello loyal Beaverton readers! Thank you all for

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the amount of inquiries on your credit report. The Incentives If you check the websites of local dealerships, you probably see the choice between zero/ ORZ $35 ¿QDQFLQJ RU D FDVK back rebate. So how do you decide between the two? How’s your credit? First of all, in order to qualify for a low APR offer, you generally have to have great credit. If you don’t, then it’s an easy choice: take the cash rebate! If you’re one of the lucky ones with solid credit, you can DUUDQJH \RXU RZQ ¿QDQFLQJ IRU between 3% and 6% in today’s market. What you need to do LV ¿JXUH RXW WKH GLIIHUHQFH LQ interest rates between the low APR offer and what you can arrange on your own.

,I \RX FDQ DUUDQJH ¿QDQFLQJ at 4% interest on your own, then a low APR offer doesn’t really look that great, especialO\ LI LWœV QRW ¿QDQFLQJ 7R give you a very general idea of what a cash rebate is worth in relation to comparable interest rates, I’ve done the calculations on a typical new car costing $25,000 (with state taxes of 5%). As you can see, a $1,000 cash rebate is equivalent to a 2% difference in interest rates over a 48-month loan and 1.5% over a 60-month loan. Cash Rebate • $1,000 • $1,500 • $2,000 • $2,500 • $3,000

or $1,000 cash back, which one should you take? Again, it depends on what kind of ¿QDQFLQJ \RX FDQ DUUDQJH RQ your own. Let’s assume you can get a car loan at 4% over 48 months. Since the difference beWZHHQ WKH ¿QDQFLQJ DQG what you can arrange equals 4%, it makes sense to take WKH ¿QDQFLQJ GHDO EHFDXVH D $1,000 rebate is only equal to a difference of 2% interest. Are cars cheaper now? Many of our readers are asking why the new vehicle pricing has not come way down in light of the COVID19 Well the answer is simple. The vehicles that are on the ground and available currently on Dealership lots, were built long before the virus took over the world. So that of course

We want to help each and every one of you who want to purchase a new or used vehicle. We save you time and money. Much more than you think. We can be reached at (503) 930-1493 or visit our new website: fergusonautobrokers.com. Please do not hesitate to reach out. We will help you in your search just like we were shopping for a vehicle for ourselves. Got an automotive question? Please feel free to email me at fergusonautobrokers@gmail.com or call (503) 930-1493.

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umon is an individualized supplemental education program that helps master foundation skills so students can be working two to three years above international grade level, independently. Kumon is a selfstudy program that can be done at home. Yes, we usually have in class sessions and we look forward to the time when we can see our students in person again, but during this time of distance learning, students are able to continue to advance forward in our Kumon curriculum while staying safe at home. Beyond the curriculum, the Kumon method teaches

responsibility and accountability to students because they are expected to self-learn without anyone standing in front of them, teaching them. They are expectHG WR ³¿JXUH LW RXW ´ EXW ZH DUH here to help if needed. Kumon provides studying strategies through examples and helps students become lifelong learners and mature community citizens. Kumon students range in abilities from students who are behind in school and needing extra assistance, students

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who are doing ok but could be doing much better, to students working two/three years above grade level who are looking to challenge themselves and prepare for advanced study in high school and the future. Kumon is daily work with worksheets teaching the students while using paper, pencil and their BRAIN, which imSURYHV WKHLU ÂżQH PRWRU VNLOOV DV well as cognitive development and leads to the best students. Kumon of South Beaverton

is open for testing new students and can do so online. And to help with remote learning, we can start new students at a very comfortable level until it’s incorporated into their daily learning routines. We are also working hard to provide daily work to current students including online instruction for Kumon’s specialized curriculum as well as assisting students with the pressure of doing distance learning for their schools. It is a new

experience for parents as well as students! Kumon always provides consistency to student’s academics and allows students to maintain progress year around. The daily academic practice ensures all our students are ready for the next school year and beyond.

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“Stay-at-home” is a good opportunity to reconnect Especially with our animal friends TEEN ESSAY

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ith so many of us having to deal with hardships right now, I’ve decided to do my best to focus on some positives. My favorite thing to come out of our stay-at-home situation is how our lovely non-human companions are getting more attention than they ever have. My dog is getting more walks than he’s ever gotten, which is not only good

for him but it’s good for me as well! On my daily walks, I’ve also noticed how there are so

many more people outside with their pets too, which is really refreshing to see. Not only are people showing more attention to their pets, but animal shelters all over the United States say that they have been able to adopt/foster out almost all (and in some cases all) of their animals! This is really heartwarming to hear and made some of my dark days just a little bit brighter. It’s also shown that pets can provide a lot of emotional support, especially in times of social isolation. So, I think it’s really good that now

we can give them the attention they deserve. Sometimes us humans get so caught up in our daily lives ¿OOHG ZLWK RYHUGXH DVVLJQPHQWV and stressful responsibilities that we forget what’s really important. Though this pandemic is a tragic and terrible thing for countless people, I’m glad that at least it gives us the opportunity to reset and reconnect with our loved ones, including our animal friends. In times like these it’s vital to stay safe, EXW LW¶V DOVR EHQH¿FLDO WR VWD\ positive.

Kili is a junior at Mountainside High School. She loves singing, playing piano and ukulele, and also running track and field.

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t was love for music and community that brought At The Garages Satellite Pub into fruition. Kent and Jami Drangsholt randomly met Bay Area transplants Patrick and Megan Collins at the next-door antique mall, The Garage Sale Warehouse. Within months, both couples realized they had a mutual desire to create a music venue where all of the Beaverton area could dance, unwind, and have a good time. Soon after, renovations began and their dream became a premier place for musicians and music fans. Since At The Garages debuted a year ago, a steady following has grown. The music bar and dance space are both a musician and crowd favorite due to the four owner’s dedication to producing the purist sound in the area. Crowds and musicians compliment the “amazing sound system,” thanks to Patrick Collins’ multiple decades working as a musician and master engineer

for Grammy-winning artists like Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Wonder. Bands love to play At The Garages because the sound quality is “the best they’ve ever had” and setting up there is smooth. At The Garages features multiple genres of music including, Blues, Rock, R&B, and Funk. On weekends there’s live music featuring electrifying local, tribute, and cover bands like The Cliffhangers, Valhalla, and In The Pink. Some bands have accompanying laser and light shows or delight with big sounds like fourteen piece area favorite, Pin & The Horn-its. Popular artists like Rae Gordon and Lloyd Jones take the stage, as well as powerful up-andcomers like Timothy James. During the day, At The Garages is a second living room for those who want to hang out

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on comfy couches while playing card and board games, pool, or listen to a Guitar Center recital. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the whole family, including minors, can visit At The Garages for Karaoke or Open Mic nights. The ODUJH RSHQ ÀRRU SODQ DORQJ ZLWK security measures lets dancers decompress while ensuring everyone has a safe place to relax. There is a full bar featuring higher grade liquor and a food cart pod right outside the club. At The Garages has everything you want in a music venue, done in a way that maximizes fun, while bringing to the area something unique and lovingly thought out at every turn. At The Garages isn’t just a bar or a music venue or gathering place, it’s the sound of Beaverton’s commitment to community and quality.

he City of Beaverton is doing its part to maintain health and safety in response to this unprecedented and rapidly changing situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Mar. 13, I declared a State of Emergency to ensure we have the proper resources and authority to respond when needed. Though city buildings are closed, we have maintained essential services (including police, utility, and building services), and changed our business operations to provide remote service by phone and online. We continue to look for new ways to support our residents and care for our most vulnerable community members. %HDYHUWRQ ZDV RQH RI WKH ¿UVW cities to pass a residential evictions moratorium. We expanded our Severe Weather

Shelter to be operational every day of the week through the end of May to serve those experiencing homelessness. We suspended water shut-offs, KDOWHG OLEUDU\ ¿QHV DQG PDLQtained specialty court services for those in recovery. Beaverton won’t leave our small and local businesses behind. We launched our Emergency Small Business Program which provided $250,000 in grants to eligible businesses for rental or mortgage payments and assisted 120 businesses in its initial round. We continue to connect businesses to federal programs and other resources with dedicated webpage at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/ economicdevelopment. The city is committed to FRQWLQXH RQ DQG ¿QG ZD\V WR get ahead of this situation. We, as a community, will get through this and will be stronger as a result.

At The Garages is located at 4810 Southwest Western Ave. For more information visit atthegarages.net or call (503) 941-9139

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Essential social services continue during COVID-19 pandemic. The emergency shelter will be able to host up to 25 people. The shelter is being operated by Project Homeless Connect. Access to the shelter is coordinated through the Washington County’s coordinated referral system.

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hile those with secure housing are following orders to shelter-in-place, folks experiencing homelessness lack a place to do so and are struggling with decreased access to basic services and facilities. In response, the City of Beaverton has doubled down to offer more essential services including shelter, safe parking, restrooms and hygiene facilities. The city has expanded its shelter at the Beaverton Community Center in collaboration with Just Compassion, Community Action, and Washington County. The goal LV WR KHOS ÀDWWHQ WKH FXUYH RI COVID-19 among vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness. The expanded shelter provides a stable, overnight place to sleep and meals seven days a week for up to 25 guests. Guests are screened and enrolled through a centralized intake line at Community Action (call 503-726-0850), with priority given to populations at high risk for COVID-19. The shelter follows guidance for health precautions from the Oregon Health Authority. Showers are provided in partnership with Old Town Forest Grove and Community Connections and lunch is provided by

The Safe Parking Program Lionheart Coffee. The shelter is not taking donations or volunteers at this time. For more information, visit www. BeavertonOregon.gov/shelter.

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he Safe Parking Program continues to provide a safe, legal place to park and case management for people experiencing homelessness and living out of their vehicles. The program focuses on helping families and individuals stabilize their lives, gain access to resources, and address barriers to housing. Over the last year, the program has served 28 adults and nine children. The gap between income and rent is a primary reason for homelessness among program participants.

For more information, visit www. BeavertonOregon.gov/safeparking. For enrollment, call 503-624-4666.

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• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised people that to properly wash your hands, you should scrub them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. You can sing “Happy Birthdayâ€? twice to help keep track of the time. There’s no magic number, DFFRUGLQJ WR KHDOWK RIÂżFLDOV but washing your hands for at least 20 seconds has been shown to remove more microbes than washing for shorter periods of time.

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department fall ill or not be able to work. The BPD has activated its ¿UVW SKDVH RI VWDI¿QJ FKDQJHV to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and has provided all SDWURO RI¿FHUV ZLWK SDQGHPLF kits, equipped with gloves, masks, and eye protection. :KLOH SDWURO RI¿FHUV DQG detectives are still working daily to meet the needs of the community, other BPD staff is working diligently with city, FRXQW\ DQG VWDWH RI¿FLDOV WR VWD\ LQIRUPHG DQG ÀDWWHQ WKH FXUYH 2XU 3XEOLF ,QIRUPDWLRQ 2I¿FHU

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Eat Local! Many restaurants still serve through take-out and delivery.

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Commonly known as Bissap, it is traditionally brewed with 100% organic hibiscus ÀRZHUV DQG LV D PXVW KDYH EHYerage present in every household, happy hour, special event and essentially a year-round lifestyle drink to be enjoyed under a tropical breeze. Most people are familiar ZLWK WKH KLELVFXV ÀRZHU EHcause it’s been used in specialty teas and drink coloring. Hibisbloom is here to give you a more authentic and delicious experience in a blend with real ingredients for real taste. Why Drink Hibisbloom? • Reduce blood sugar levels, headache • High blood pressure, menstrual cramps • Support people with cardiovascular disease. • Weight maintenance and digestive supports • Vitamin C, Iron and packed with antioxidants Visit our shop to discover our collection of favors. Lonely Lane Farms

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHTS: Look for these featured vendors at the market!

Lonely Lane Farms: 100% Grass Fed Beef | Heritage Pork On-Farm USDA processing. www.lonelylanefarms.com

Felton & Mary’s Artisan Foods: Give your food a kick! Our sauces: Smokey Brown Sugar, Medium BBQ & Hot BBQ! Try our Clasic Spice Rub too! Order online at: feltonandmary.com

Quinns House Made Crab Cakes: World’s Best Crabcakes! Simply the best! Fresh and handmade from locally caught dungeness crabs. Call us at 503-709-6984.

Portland Ashwagandha Farm: Relax into Strength! Find calm strength, relaxation & deep restorative sleep with fresh Ashwagandha, “Queen of Herbs” portlandashwagandhafarm.com

Cacao Kingdom: is a family owned and operated bean to bar chocolate company. We produce high quality chocolate straight from cocoa beans. Order at cacaokingdom.biz

Driftwest Water Kefir: is the perfect probiotic solution. Our water is a live, raw and naturally fermented product. Visit our website: driftwestkefir.com

Healthy Roots Hemp Products: From your pets to your grandmother, and everyone in between, we have something for everyone. Order at healthyrootshemp.com

Oomph Cooking Blends: A Shortcome to YUM! Dehydrated & milled vegetables and herbs carefully blended into scrumptious cooking blends. Visit oomphcooking.com

Pizza Crust Creations: Our artisan infused and baked pizza crusts are made from all-natural quality ingredients and combined with many delicious and varied flavor profiles. pizzacrustcreations.com

Sinful Confections: Tasty treats that are safe, 100% gluten & dairy free. We are vegan friendly! Visit our website: www.sinfulconfection.shop

Martinez Family Farm: Try our Fresh Produce! We have many varieties of leaf greens, carrots, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, corn, broccoli & more!

Essance Skincare: Sensitive Skincare Line. Herbal infused skincare handcrafted in small batches for freshness, gentleness, and efficacy. www.essanceskincare.com

Blue Moon Bakery: Your gluten free baking company. Being gluten free can be challenging, we make it easier. www.bluemoonbakingco.com www.BeavertonResourceGuide.com

Bastion roasting Co: We are committed to only sourcing certified organic, fair trade coffee. Light Roast | Medium Roast | Ethiopia | Rwanda | Fruity | Complex. Order online at: www.bastionroastingco.com

Bozorth Beverages: Our Ginger Beer Syrup is a balanced blend of ginger bite, tart citrus, and dark, sweet sugars. For more info: bozbev.com

Ole World Oils: Camelina Gold Oil has a pleasing aroma, unique flavor, many versatile uses, and outstanding health benefits. Visit camelinagold.com

Momo Cocoa: We offer eight delicious traditional non-dairy cocoa flavors plus three flavors of momo tea. Visit us at: www.momococoa.com

Hibisbloom: An all natural hibiscus flower brew and cocktail mixer inspired by the West African food culture. Our Bissap is traditionally brewed with 100% organic hibiscus flowers. Visit us: www.hibisbloom.com

Trail Distilling: award-winning products are handcrafted, beginning with clear Cascadian glacial water and naturally-harvested grains. For more info: www.traildistilling.com

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Find andd access i d instructions i i links for all of Beaverton City Library’s “at homeâ€? services at www.BeavertonLibrary. org/BCLAtHome. Got something checked out? Please keep library materials until we UHRSHQ 2YHUGXH ÂżQHV ZLOO QRW be charged during the closure. All items have been renewed until June 30. BCL’s Summer Reading program cannot be stopped! Summer Reading for kids, teens, and adults begins on June 1. Learn more at www. BeavertonLibrary.org/SRP. For kids

12375 SW 5th St., Beaverton www.BeavertonLibrary.org 503-644-2197. All events are free. Registration, where noted, is one month in advance.

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ids and families, join us through Story Drop videos and live streamed storytimes with your favorite BCL librarians. Adults can enjoy book groups and chat with librarians about reading recommendations via the video conferencing service, Zoom. While library buildings are closed through May 25, the free digital services the library regularly provides are absolutely available to the public. Free with your library card, you can download eBooks and audiobooks, stream 30,000+ movies, learn 70+ languages, and gain unlimited online access to the New York Times. Parents and children can enjoy animated talking picture books and utilize Brainfuse HelpNow, live homework help for kids and teens. You can even get a library card online (Washington County residents only), and ask a question via voicemail or email to receive an answer from a BCL librarian.

ÂĄCuentos Lanzados! / Story Drop sĂĄbados / Saturdays, May 2-30 | 10:15 AM. Araceli lanzarĂĄ un nuevo video leyendo un cuento. Visite YouTube a las 10:15 a.m. o despuĂŠs para ver la nueva historia. *Este no es un evento en vivo, es grabado.* / Miss Araceli will drop a new recorded story video. Visit our YouTube channel at/after 10:15 a.m. to watch the new story. *This is not a live event.*

Family Storytime Sundays, May 3-31 | 4:30-4:45 PM. Families with kids of all ages will enjoy this storytime with Jennifer, featuring books, ďŹ ngerplays and lots of music! Please register with an email address at www.BeavertonLibrary.org/Register and we’ll email you a link one hour prior to each storytime.

Story Drop S D with i h Miss Mi Bethany Thursdays, May 7-28 | 10:15 AM Miss Bethany will drop a new recorded story video. Visit our YouTube channel at/after 10:15 to watch the new story. *This is not a live event.*

For adults Recommended Reads Book Discussion: “The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 1/4 Years Oldâ€?. Tuesday, May 5 | 6:30-7:45 PM Fiction, non-ďŹ ction, super popular or a little more obscure - we read it all and discuss at this friendly and lively book group. May 5: “The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 1/4 Years Oldâ€? by Hendrik Groen. Join via Zoom: https:// zoom.us/j/95758143427.

Book Chat Happy Hour Tuesdays, May 12 & 26 | 5-6 PM Let’s talk about books! Connect virtually with fellow book lovers as we chat about what we’re currently reading and what’s in our TBR (that’s to-beread) piles. Join via Zoom. May 12: https://zoom.us/j/94420011568; May 26: https://zoom.us/j/96262622985.

Local Author Fair Saturday, May 16 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM Beaverton’s Local Author Fair goes virtual! Join us for an interactive conversation with some of our favorite local authors via Zoom: https://zoom. us/j/96860255571

Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries

Let’s Get the Wiggles Out Tuesdays, May 5-26 | 10:15-10:45 AM Jess will lead this high-energy storytime with books and lots of songs to help you get the wiggles out! Designed for preschoolers ages 3-6. Storytime will end with a suggestion for a craft you can do at home with materials you’re likely to have on hand. Please register with an email address at www.BeavertonLibrary.org/Register and we’ll email you a link one hour prior to each storytime.

Toddler Storytime Wednesdays, May 6-27 | 10:15-10:35 AM Join MacKenzie for this storytime designed for kids ages 2-3. Enjoy books, songs, rhymes and more! Storytime will end with a suggestion for an activity you can do at home with materials you’re likely to have on hand. Please register with an email address at www.BeavertonLibrary.org/Register and we’ll email you a link one hour prior to each storytime.

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• Cedar Mill Library (12505 NW Cornell Rd, (503) 644-0043) • Bethany Library (15325 NW Central Drive, Suite J-8, (503) 617-7323) • Bethany Library Annex (4888 NW Bethany Blvd, Suite K-2, Portland, (503) 617-7323)

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i l tools l ffor llearning i and d essential communication including vocabulary expansion and development of literacy and active listening skills. Storytelling programs can include sing-alongs, dancing and puppets. By offering live, group storytimes, libraries create community and promote inclusivity. As children attend the events on a regular basis, librarians become some of the most beloved people in their lives. Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries regularly offer over 500 live storytimes each year that are regularly attended by up to 75 children at a time. When library staff learned that the libraries would temporarily close due to Covid-19, they immediately set to creating an online storytime program. As emails poured in from parents telling of kids missing “theirâ€? librarians, staff were studying video editing DQG ÂżOPLQJ VWRU\WHOOLQJ YLGeos in their homes. The result has been a great success, with videos reaching thousands of followers and receiving enthusiastic feedback. Through online storytimes, CMBCL librarians seek to provide children with a sense of normalcy and an uninterrupted connection to the libraries they love, all while teaching them skills they will use for a lifetime. Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries currently publish pre-recorded and live Storytime at Home videos on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube. Find links to libraries’ social media accounts at Library.CedarMill.org. Facebook: @CedarMillLibraries, www.facebook.com/CedarMillLibraries Instagram: @CedarMillLibrary

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Garden Home Community Library

Located at 7475 SW Oleson Rd. All library events are free and open to anyone. No library card required. GHCL Annex is located at (7306 SW Oleson Rd across the street from the library. 503-245-9932. www.gardenhomelibrary.org

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hile our building is closed until further notice, the library is still here for you! To see all of the ways that #WCCLSLibrariesContinue, visit wccls.org for a round-up of resources for staying at home, and get updates about the evolving response to the pandemic at wccls.org/covid-19. Need assistance? Let us know!

Library staff are working from home and replying to voicemail and email. If you need assistance with library UHVRXUFHV ÂżQGLQJ GLJLWDO DUticles, technology assistance, book recommendations, or other questions, leave us a message at 503-245-9932 or email us at ghcl@wccls. org. We will get back to you within 24 hours. Resources Garden Home staff has curated lists to help you navigate WKH LQĂ€X[ RI LQIRUPDWLRQ GXULQJ this pandemic. See gardenhomelibrary.org/covid19-resources for medical and safety information, as well as help ZLWK IRRG ÂżQDQFHV DQG PRUH Some of our favorite activities for all ages, including self-care, education and socializing, can be found at gardenhomelibrary. org/covid19-activities. www.BeavertonResourceGuide.com

Events While we have, of course, cancelled all in-person events, you can join us online for Book Babies, Trivia Night, Book Group and more. To ÂżQG RXW PRUH FKHFN RXW WKH WCCLS events calendar on wccls.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. #StayatHomeChallenge Just like everyone else, staff is getting in a little extra reading in as we spend more time at home. Here are some reading recommendations and pithy reviews from our staff members. Many of these titles are available as e-books from WCCLS Have you read something great lately? Share on social media with the hashtag #StayatHomeChallenge and tag the library! Casey: Everything Happens for a Reason - And Other Lies I’ve Loved by Kate Bowler - Irreverent theology professor’s ďŹ rst-hand death insights.

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, ScientiďŹ c Knowledge, and Insights on Plants by Robin Kimmerer - Botany and wisdom, in gorgeous prose. (now available as an always-available audiobook!)

Katrina: The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day by Jeff Hertzberg & Zoe Francois - Mix dough, bake dough, yum bread!

A Cold-Hearted Rake (Audiobook) by Lisa Kleypas - Romance novel, now more fun with accents.

Mending Life by Sonya Montenegro - Darn your socks and soothe your soul.

Heather: Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem - New York noir with a unique narrator!

Playing back the 80s by Jim Baglivia - Awesome 80s tunes, explained by the artists.

Ian: Night Watch by Terry Pratchett House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer

The Control of Nature by John McPhee

Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling – Always available as audiobook or e-book!

Senior Living: Viva Village

Viva Village understands that aging is a team sport Neighborhood Connections prowith the exception Let’s do it together! activities, of essential volunteer services, gram are another way Villagers SENIOR LIVING The Meaning of Service

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iva Village is a Beaverton-area voluntary membership organization of older adults and volunteers, which facilitates the well-being of its members through volunteer services, referrals, varied programming, and community. A major focus of the Village is to expand and enhance the positive aspects of aging. To help slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) VV has temporarily cancelled or postponed all events and

(running needed errands, grocery shopping, and pick-up and delivery of prescriptions) until such time as authorities deem it safe to resume. Social distancing does not mean being out of touch, however, and Viva Villagers DUH ¿QGLQJ KHOSIXO ZD\V WR VWD\ informed and connected. Timely Updates from the Village Governing Council and the Village newsletter,The Viva Village Voice (bimonthly), provide news, important messages, and helpful tips (and more than a few chuckles) - to members and volunteers. Occasional checkin calls through the Village’s

are keeping in touch. Regular activity and interest groups are DOVR ÂżQGLQJ ZD\V WR JDWKHU RQline. Zoom coffee, anyone? Online Age Cafe for Older Adults: Helping Each Other Through the Coronavirus Crisis. Join us for small group conversations to explore issues, thoughts, and feelings during the Coronavirus pandemic. Dates/Time: Every Friday during May, 11 am-12 noon.

To learn more, visit us at: vivavillage.clubexpress.com.

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Crafting at Home Made Easy DIY Art Studios are bringing the crafts to you!

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uring the “Stay Home, Save Livesâ€? Executive Order many businesses and organizations are adapting to the new norPDO DQG ÂżQGLQJ IXQ ZD\V WR VWD\ connected with the community. Whether you’re the creative type or not, these DIY Art Studios are bringing the crafts to you! Local art studios are providing creative projects you can easily create at home through step-by-step directions or a virtual class. Live Laugh Love Art of Beaverton (livelaughloveart.com) is offering customizable paint at home kit options including paint your own pottery, paint pouring, canvas painting and wood sign painting. Or join in an online party when you and your friends enroll in one of the many virtual online art sessions available, allowing your group to paint along together in real time with a talented studio staff member. All supplies can be picked up curbside or delivered right to your door. Led by their expert hosts, Yaymaker (yaymaker.com) is also going virtual with live streaming paint classes. Just purchase your complete paint kit through their website and

then tune in to your class at your registered date and time to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece to display in your home. AR Workshop Hillsboro (arworkshop.com/Hillsboro) has introduced DIY-to-go kits including fun wood, canvas or knit blanket crafts to do any night of the week. Just choose your design, paint and stain and then pick up at your designated time. Then it’s time to get crafting! Vine Gogh Artist Bar & Studio (vinegogh.com) has a wide selection of Painting to Gogh Kits available for purchase. These painting projects include a painting surface, paints and brushes. Then follow along during the livestream or on their Gogh Box YouTube Tutorial at your convenience. This artist bar and studio also offers monthly subscription boxes with two new projects for you to discover. In addition to offering sign painting take-home projects,

Lovejoy Workshop in Hillsboro (lovejoyworkshop.com) also offers tote bag projects that are perfect for an afternoon craft. Pick from one of the many design templates and paint color options online and then order for pickup or delivery.

If the “Stay Home, Save Lives� order has been lifted, these businesses may no longer be offering virtual events. The Tualatin Valley is a short drive from Portland and is home to nationally renowned golf courses, award-winning wineries, tax-free shopping, agricultural experiences, outdoor recreational activities and more. With a combination of suburban and rural settings, the Tualatin Valley offers an unparalleled experience for all travelers. (Visit tualatinvalley.org/events-festivals)

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If you’d like to join Village Gallery of Arts, membership levels and guidelines for submitting artwork online are available on our website: www.villagegalleryarts.org. Shows for later months are being planned. The Recycled Art Show is still scheduled for July

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illage Gallery of Arts’ building is temporarily closed in response to the coronavirus crisis. The developers of the new Milltowner project are using the closure of the library and gallery to connect utilities, build retaining walls, cut and ÂżOO GLUW RQ VLWH DQG GR DV PXFK site prep work as possible. If all goes well, they hope to have the Dogwood street and Library access functional, which will greatly reduce the headaches this work would create if we were open. They are also aiming to have the Eastern part of the upper parking lot completed. Stay tuned! Stay home, stay healthy and take a virtual gallery tour! Go to villagegalleryarts.org, then click on the “Artistsâ€? tab at the top of the page to see many members’ artwork. Enjoy!

Our Online Gallery Is Alive And Well, And Accepting New Artists!

BIG, BOLD ART and 3-D Artist for May: Lori McLaughlin: “Ever since I could hold a pencil, I have been creating works of art. From pencil sketches to crayon landscapes, I did it all. The walls of my child-hood home were covered with my artworks. During my education at Oregon State I studied art history, design, drawing, color theory, and painting. I do a variety of art in the form of painting, jewelry and drawing. It is never-ending and is great therapy and expression.�

VGA Annual Recycled Art Show & Fundraiser June 26 – July 26, 2020. Register June 1 – June 21 (possibly at the Gallery; check website as date approaches) We invite all members of the community & all VGA members (Active, Participating, Associate & Studio) to participate in the Recycled Art Show & Fundraiser to be held June 26 – July 26. Entries must be registered at the Gallery no later than Sun. June 21, 2020. Participants create original artwork while incorporating a recycled item on the canvas/substrate. Artist

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illsboro Artists’ Regional Theatre, also known DV + $ 5 7 LV D QRQ SUR¿W community theater that has served the City of Hillsboro and the greater Washington County community for the past 25 years! Recent events have altered HART’s plans for the remainder of their 25th season, but they are busy gearing up for their upcoming 26th season. HART recently announced its annual summer programming for children. YAST, or Young Actors’ Summer Theatre, was created 33 years ago by director Donald Cleland. During the two-week camp, young actors participate in a variety of theatre activities designed to improve their skills in improvisation, characterization, creativity and cooperative skills. YAST has become a summer tradition for many of the families who participate,

and HART hopes it provides something to look forward WR GXULQJ WKLV GLIÂżFXOW WLPH YAST is for children in grades 2 - 12, and classes will be held Monday through Thursday both weeks of the program, culminating in free public performances on Friday, August 14. Please note: If COVID-19 prevents YAST from moving forward, HART will cancel the session and all families will receive a full discount. Looking ahead, HART’s 26th season kicks off with Ken Ludwig’s farce, “A Fox on the Fairway.â€? Scheduled to play September 4th through 20th,

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this fun and furiously paced comedy follows a high stakes golf tournament between rival clubs that goes awry with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans. The rest of the 26th season contains a variety of quality theatre: everything from deep, thought-provoking dramas to light comedies. As mentioned above, current events have derailed the next few months’ of planned programming for the theatre. COVID-19 has created serious hardships not just for HART, but for many arts organizations across the world. We humbly ask that you please consider a tax-deductible donation to keep the arts alive in your community!

will provide their own canvas/ substrate. The recycled item can also be from a past art project. Examples of recycled material may include paper, paint, greeting cards, wrapping paper, shells, rocks, plastic, hardware, wire, screws, bottle caps, fabric, coffee beans/grounds, etc. Registration for artists is 6/1 - 6/21; the show and sale will run from 6/26 - 7/26; prizes in several categories will be awarded and the winners announced at a reception on Sunday, July 13, from 2 - 4pm. Jurors will be invited from our business community.

celebration of life with Allen’s family and friends at the gallery at a time to be determined. Watch website for announcement of date. Gently Used Art Supply Sale Fundraiser 2020, September 18 -19, 2020 (Friday & Saturday). Our artists will be sorting out their stash of supplies! Come shop the great deals and support the Gallery at the same time. This is a good way to try out a new art media RU ¿QG HTXLSPHQW \RX QHHG DW good prices!

Remembering Artist Allen Greene It is with regret that the Village Gallery of Arts announces the passing of our honored member and friend, Allen Greene. Allen died on March 3 at the age of 91. There will be a retrospective showing of Allen’s work at VGA the month of June. Members and the community are invited to attend a

For up to date details and more information on any of these listings, visit: www.villagegalleryarts.org. Village Gallery is a non-proďŹ t educational art gallery located at 12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland, next to the Cedar Mill Library.

Local Photography By local photographers Social Distancing Squirrel This month, we feature a photograph taken by Ann Wilms of Cedar Mills. Social Distancing Squirrel: Not being one to stay inside for extended periods of time I decided to get as much sunlight and fresh air as possible. I went out on my never used deck and became quite entertained by the

animals around, ducks in the swimming pool, robins bobbin' along, uttering hummingbirds and squirrels chasing each other and climbing trees. This cute little one perched itself in front of me so I had to take its picture. Do you have an interesting, fun or artistic photo that you’d like to share with your neighbors? Email your locol photo to BRG@CedarHouseMedia.com Be sure to include your name and title of the photo.

All information on YAST, our 26th season, and ways you can support HART during this difďŹ cult time can be found at http://hart-theatre.org. Connecting businesses with their customers and residents with their community!

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What is Kumon?

focus on special education and students with disabilities. My passions outside of Kumon and education include my wife and son, basketball, CrossFit, and my two extra-large dogs Reggie and Buddy. My Kumon experience led to the start of the center in South Beaverton and my passion for education and the Kumon method combined will carry the center into the next generation.

Welcome to Kumon, the world’s largest after-school math and reading program. The Kumon Method has helped millions of children achieve more than they ever thought they could. We believe it can help your child, too. At Kumon, your child will build skills that lead to success inside and outside the classroom while gaining a sense of confidence that will help them in the classroom and beyond.

To schedule a free placement test please call 503-639-7219.

Thank you

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