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#BeavertonFarmersMarket Are you ready for a flavor EXPLOSION?

Diverse selection of foods vendors

FARMERS MARKET

One of the things the Market loves about Beaverton is how culturally rich our community is. The diversity of food vendors at the Market is no exception and a great representation of the wide array of culturally ethnic food our community has to offer. Part of the experience is enjoying not only the food, but the people behind them. It is important that the Market gives customers a fun and diverse selection of foods from people who can tell the stories behind them.

Market veteran, Eleni Woldeyes brings her fra sauces to take home for you to enjoy authentic Ethiopian food from the comfort of your own home. Additionally, you can enjoy Woldeyes cooking of traditional and contemporary takes, like the Ethiopian Tacos, while at the market. Another familiar face, Elsy Dinvil of Creole Me Up, brings her allergen free Haitian food products to the Market. Creole Me Up has a variety of Pickleez, a condiment of pickled vegetables with herbs and spices, marinades, and cocktail mixes with the right amount of sass to make you think you’ve stepped into the caribbean.

Joining the Market last year was Kazuyo Albert of Kazy’s OH!NIGIRI with her oh so cute and delicious onigiri. Onigiri, also known as o-musubi or nigirimeshi, is a Japanese rice ball formed into ball or triangle shapes covered in nori and stuffed with savory. Onigiri can be served cool, room temp, or heated to make the perfect snack or lunch. Albert’s Spicy Salmon is a Market favorite.

Also, joining the Market last year was La Floridita. Their motto is bringing Pastelitos, Croquetas & Miami sunshine to the PNW, and they sure do bring it! Ana Ocampo started La Floridita in the midst of the pandemic and brought the comfort of pastelitos and croquetas to Beaverton. Enjoy the guava puff pastry oozing with tropical goodness. Another vendor joining us last year was Wafletje, maker of stroopwafels, Netherland’s warm sandwich caramel syrup. Tim Hahn of Wafeltje lived in the Netherlands as a teenager and wanted to bring this authentic treat home.

New Market darlings include Hapa Pizza, owned by Aaron and Natalie Truong. The husband and wife team have created a hit with their

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101 -4 Grano Breads

101 -3 Scratch Meats

16 Santos Family Farm 15 Briar Rose Creamery 14 Cranberry Kitchen

13 Linfette 12 12 Bearded Bearded Oregon Oregon 11 11 Quinn ’ s Quinn’s Crabcakes Crabcakes 9 Peace Peace of Soap of Soap

10 CocaKeto

8 Pink Wagon Foods

4 Alex Farm

1 Greens Bridge Gardens

103 Gathering Together Farm

108 Pupper nickel

109 The Mushroomery 110 Don Felipe

111 Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels 112 Handelâs Homemade Ice Cream 113 Pony Espresso

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116 Wafeltje City Park & Fountain

182 Hermiston Melon Co 191Decadent Creations

300 Martinez 300 Martinez Family Farm Family Farm

184 Unger Farms

309 Fetzer German Sausage

18 N & M Herb Nursery 22 NOLA Doughnuts 23 Danielle’s Sauces

24 LadyLane Farm

25 BFM

26 26 Lonely Lonely Lane Lane Farms Farms

29 Riverland Family Farms

47 Suzanne’s Chocolates 46 Landia Skincare

45 Nut-Tri45 Nut-Tritious Foods tious Foods

44 Kimo’s Dips 43 Columbia River Sourdough 42 aMYLK 40 La Floridita 39 Souper Natural 38 Fressen Artisan Bakery 37 Portland Creamery 36 Portland Juice Co 35 Lindsays 35 Lindsays Sourdough Sourdough

34 TBeeS Honey 34 TBeeS Honey 33 Soma

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50 Pumpkin Ridge Gardens 51 Black Dirt Farm 52 Momo Cocoa Co. 53 Milk Money 54 2 Angry Cats 55 Fire Brew 58 Hummus Stop 59 North Fork Tea 60 Baird Family Orchards 74 Winters Farms

70 Kiyokawa Family Orchards

70 KALA

69 Kettle Confectionery

68 Twisted Croissant

67 3D Ranch

66 Stephens Farm

65 Stephens Farm

95 Early Mom 97 Salmon Creek Farm 78 Bastion Roasting Co

79 Le Petit Jardin

80 Alchemist’s Jam 81 Taming Turtle 83 Linda Brand Crab 86 Ken & June’s Hazelnuts 87 Esotico Pasta 88 Cartwheel Community Farm 89 Rose City Pepperheads 90 Golden Drops 91 Creole Enterprises 92 Maui Melts 93 ProFarm Orchards

168 Drop Shop Distillery

167 Rose & Fern Cellars

166 Wild Roots Spirits 165 Rolling River Spirits 163 Eleni’s Kitchen 161 Casa de Tamales 117 NW Cactus

118 Zoe Ann’s Cheesecakes

119 Great Harvest Hillsboro

120 May’s Produce 123 Sinful Confections

124 124 Essance Essance Skincare Skincare 126 Fraga 126 Fraga Farmstead Farmstead Creamery Creamery

127 De Leon’s Farm

128 Buddha Chocolate

129 Tipping the Scales

130 Cultured Kindness

131 Thrilling Foods 133 Kalo Kitchen

134 Oaties Oatmeal

136 C’est Si Bon!

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157 Pizza Crust Creations 155 155 Mason Hill Mason Hill Cattle Cattle

155 Portland Fresh 154 Tutuilla True Fish 153 Howl at the Spoon 152 Olympia Provisions 151 Trail Distilling 148 Felton & Marys Artisan 148 148 Intentional Intentional Lotions Lotions

147 Mundus Foods 146 Squirrel and crow foods 145 Hibisbloom 144 Bozorth Beverages 143 That’s Good Garlic 141 Hapa Pizza 139 Wraps

Essance Skincare Essance Skincare

We are a handcrafted organic & vegan skincare company. We believe that it’s important to feed the skin with essential omegas, vitamins & antioxidants from plant essence and extracts serving as medicine to revitalize, heal, and protect the skin from harsh environment.

Martinez Family Farm Martinez Family Farm

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

Mason Hill Cattle Mason Hill Cattle

Our local Wagyu Beef is born, raised & harvested in Oregon. No growth hormones or steroids. Humanely raised on Oregon pastures along with a well-balanced nutrient rich diet that yields top tier, beyond prime grade beef.

Nut-Tritious Foods Nut-Tritious Foods

We create the healthiest and freshest roasted nut butters. To this day, Nut-Tritious Foods continues producing the most nutrient dense nut & seed butters available in the market. Each tub is hand packed with cold press ground nuts and seeds.

Quinn’s Crabcakes Quinn’s Crabcakes

World’s best dungeness crab cakes and *NEW* Smoked Salmon Dip: “I’ve never had a crab cake that came even close to this. Everything about it is perfection. Crispy on the outside, incredible flavor profile with amazing texture on the inside!”

Asian inspired Neapolitan their Asian American heritage while experiencing multiple cultures. The Banh Mi pizza is not to be missed. Kalo Kitchen serves Filipino Hawaiian fusion food that is authentic and a rare mainland treat. Founder, Jasmine Fojas grew up in a large Filipino family and worked at her grandparents Filipino and Hawaiian restaurants as a kid. She’s excited to bring her family recipes to the Beaverton community. Market Staff love “Pele’s Spicy Salmon Poke”.

Not Umami’s Cooking, are purveyors of frozen gyoza ready to heat at home. Founder, Kelsey Miguel grew up in a Japanese American family with a deep love for cooking. She’s vors, Chicken and Mushroom, Vegan, and Pork, as well as the classic gyoza fold. Come check out these vor explosion! ~ Ginger, Market Master

Lonely Lane Farms Lonely Lane Farms

We offer grass-fed and grass-finished meats raised sustainably in the Willamette River Valley. All of our meats including traditional sausages like Bratwurst, Kielbasa, Merguez, and Chorizo are gluten, dairy, nut and soy-free.

Mundus Foods Mundus Foods

We are a 100% plant-based food company. Female founded and operated, we produce delicious dairy-free whipped cream, cream cheese, a variety of beverages and quick to make dry foods from our family to yours.

What’s in Season:

September • Apples • Apricots • Asian Pears • Beans • Beets • Blackberries • Blueberries • Broccoli • Cabbage • Cantaloupes • Carrots • Celery • Cucumber • Eggplant • Gooseberries • Greens • Herbs • Nectarines • Peaches • Pears • Peas • Peppers • Potatoes • Raspberries • Summer squash • Sweet Corn • Tomatoes • Winter Squash

Not Umamis Cooking Not Umamis Cooking

Homemade frozen gyozas, ready to be made at home! Comes with easy to understand cooking instructions. Gyoza options are Traditional Pork, Chicken & Mushroom, and Vegan.

Peace of Soap Peace of Soap

Peace of Soap crafts 100% natural, artisan soap of the highest quality. We believe that raw, organic ingredients and pure essential oils make great soap that is healthy for your body and the environment.

Fraga Farmstead Fraga Farmstead Creamery Creamery

We are Oregon’s only animal welfare approved goat dairy. We milk 72 very happy goats, turning the milk into a wide range of delicious cheese as well as goat milk caramel. Try our Farmhouse Chipotle, Foster Lake Camembert, Goatzarella & more!

T Bee S Honey T Bee S Honey

We work very hard at providing our customers with a variety of raw honey derived from different flower nectar’s and bee products that hold all their nutritional values including pollen, honey, propolis and most importantly royal jelly.

Lindsay’s Sourdough Lindsay’s Sourdough

Lindsay’s Sourdough specializes in delicious sourdough pancake and waffle batter. We make original, whole wheat, vegan and gluten free batter weekly, with specialty batters once a month.

Bearded Oregon Bearded Oregon

Oregon’s premium line of locally infused beard and body products. ‘Excellent soaps, awesome ingredients, and amazing customer service! Bearded Oregon puts out a professional product of the highest quality.

Hoda’s Middle Eastern Hoda’s Middle Eastern

Cuisine Cuisine It’s all about the flavor! Every recipe has been developed by Hoda herself using only the freshest organic, locally-sourced ingredients. Hoda’s regularly scounts the market for fresh ingredients for the day’s dishes.

Gate 9 Gate 9

Gate 9 fish is an Oregon Native American owned and operated fishery providing ethically caught and harvested Salmon using methods that promote conservation and full life-cycles to the public at fair-trade prices.

Intentional Lotions Intentional Lotions

Intentional Lotions strives to raise the bar among the CBD industry. We do this with our dedication to locally sourced, organically focused and sustainably packaged handcrafted topicals for bath and body.

Library Programs in and Around Beaverton

LOVE YOUR LIBRARY

Aloha Community Library Association

www.alohalibrary.org.

17455 SW Farmington Rd, Suite 26A 503-259-0185 | Become an ACLA member! All library events are free and open to anyone. No library card required. The Aloha Community Library will be closed all day on Mon 9/6 in observance of Labor Day. Please note that our Storytimes will take a 2-week break through 9/10. The library building is now open for limited hours and services. We will continue to update our services, safety guidelines, and hours of operation as we move forward

Dial-In Book Excerpts: Dial-In Book Excerpts:

all month all month We’re temporarily dedicating a phone line to book excerpts! Dial us up at 971-2457734 to hear a brief reading of an excerpt from a book. If you enjoy it and want to read more for yourself, you can leave us a message after the end of the recording, and we’ll be happy to help you request a copy to check out. We’ll be posting new recordings frequently for you to listen to, so call back regularly! For adults.

Virtual Family Storytime: Virtual Family Storytime:

Tue 9/14, 9/21 & 9/28 @ 10:30am. ages with stories, songs, and rhymes geared toward getting kids hooked on reading. Come read, sing, dance, and play with us on Zoom at bit.ly/ ACLfamily. We cannot wait to see you! Please note there will be no Storytime on Tue 9/7.

Virtual Pajama Storytime: Virtual Pajama Storytime:

Fri 9/17 & 9/24 @ 10:30am. Wear librarians Katie and Jesse every Friday! Visit with our friends Narwhal and Unicorn, read and sing together, and interact with other children live on Zoom at bit.ly/ ACLpajama all from the comfort of your home. Please note there will be no Storytime on Fri 9/3 or Fri 9/10.

Aloha Library Book Club: Aloha Library Book Club:

Wed 9/1 @ 6:30-7:30pm. Join us live on Zoom for the library’s book club! This month’s selection is Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. It traces the family tree of two halfsisters born into different villages in Ghana. The chapters alternate between focusing on descendants of each sister, following them for six generations up to the present, in Ghana and the United States. It’s a sweeping, emotionally resonant portrait of the forces that shape families and nations. (Our next book, which we will chat about on 10/6, is The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal!) Join online at bit.ly/ACLbkclub, or by phone at 253-215-8782. Meeting ID: 924 6989 8432 | Passcode: 037016.

Garden Home Community Library

www.gardenhomelibrary.org.

503-245-9932 | 7475 SW Oleson Rd. All library events are free and open to anyone. No library card required. People may visit during our open hours (Monday through Saturday) to browse and pick up holds, no appointment required. Face masks are required indoors per the Governor’s order. Events for all ages are currently held both virtually with a few outdoor events, as well as “craft kits”

GHCL Craft Kits GHCL Craft Kits All Ages Craft

Kit: Macrame Key Chains. We’re celebrating back to school and autumn with a take home macrame keychain. This craft is best for ages 5+ with adult collaboration. One kit per household, please.

Family Events:

Virtual Story Times –Virtual Story Times – View

previously-recorded Book Babies on YouTube and artful and musical all-ages storytimes any time on YouTube.

PE@ Home Kits for PE@ Home Kits for

Families! Families! Saturday, September 4 anytime between 10 AM – 3 PM. Our friends at Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District have teamed up with Garden Home Community Library to bring PE@Home kits to families to help you get moving! Each reusable bag will include a jump rope, exercise band, and a handout on ways to stay moving while at home. Drop by to pick up a kit!

Story Walk: Story Walk: Lola Plants a

Garden/ Lola planta un jardin by Anna McQuin. Beginning Saturday, September 4 and available through Saturday, September 25. Garden Home Rec Center. Our friends at Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District, and Sherwood Library, have teamed up with Garden Home Community Library to help bring a special Story Walk to the park this fall! The walk starts outside the library and walks into the park. Come by anytime! ¡Nuestros amigos del Distrito de Recreación y Parques de Tualatin Hills y la Biblioteca de Sherwood se han asociado con la Biblioteca Comunitaria de Garden Home para ayudar a llevar una caminata de historias especial al parque este otoño! La caminata comienza fuera de la biblioteca y entra al parque. ¡Ven en cualquier momento!

Spanish Language Story Spanish Language Story

Time in the Park Time in the Park Hora de

Cuentos en el Parque – Saturday, September 11 at 11:30 AM. Garden Home Rec Center – Área cubierta cerca del campo. ¡Únase a nosotros para historias y una actividad artesanal en el parque! Todas las edades son bienvenidas.

All Ages Story Time in All Ages Story Time in

the Park the Park Saturday, September 25 at 11:30 AM. Garden Home Rec Center – covered area near the activity in the park! All ages are welcome.

Book Groups for Young Book Groups for Young

Readers: Readers: Middle Readers Book Group. Thursday, September 9 at 5 PM. Zoom meeting. This month we’re reading The School for Good and Evil: The Last Ever After by Soman Chainani and The Street by Lauren Oliver. At the meeting we’ll talk about the books, and do some short activities.

Board Book Group: Board Book Group: A Book

Club for Children 0 –5 and their Caregivers. Thursday, September 16 at 10 AM. Zoom meeting. This is a new virtual book group where we will have extra copies of a board book available at Garden Home Community Library before book group. Participants can check out those copies ahead of time. During the event, we will read along together, sing songs, and talk about reading with our youngest readers. Please get in touch with any questions!

Early Chapter Readers Early Chapter Readers

Book Group Book Group Thursday,

September 23 at 5 PM. Zoom meeting. This group is for readers roughly 6-10 years old who are reading independently, but not yet reading longer chapter books. There is room in this group. Please e-mail katrina@wccls.org to be added to the list for Early Chapter Readers Book Group.

Events for Adults:

Garden Home Book Group Garden Home Book Group Discussion Discussion Tuesday, September

14 at 7 pm. Zoom meeting. This month we will discuss Niall Williams’ This is Happiness. A falling in and out of love are shaped by the arrival of electricity in his small western seaboard village, an enigmatic woman and a mysterious drought. Ask in library for set aside copies.

Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries

library.cedarmill.org.

1080 NW Saltzman Rd., Cedar Mill (503-644-0043 ) & 15325 NW Central Drive Suite J-8 in Bethany (503-6177323). Offering events and programs online, social media and zoom. Find event calendars, storytime schedules, enews and more online.

Kids Positive Parenting to Positive Parenting to

Create a Happy Home Create a Happy Home 1st

Thursdays | Oct 7, Nov 4 | 7pm | Online via Zoom | Parents of Kids Ages 18mo-12yrs. Transform misbehavior into connection and cooperation. Bring your parenting questions and challenges to this monthly workshop presented by Educator, Megan Barella.

Take and Make Crafts Take and Make Crafts 2nd

Mondays | Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13 | Library Hours | Both Libraries. Stop by one of the libraries during open hours to pick up craft supplies for fun crafts. Supplies limited.

Storytimes Storytimes Live Interactive

Storytime Tuesdays | Sep 14-Oct 26 | 10:30am | Online via Zoom | Ages 3+. Live interactive storytime on Zoom for preschoolers ages 3 and up and their grown-ups. Learn STEM concepts, kindergarten readiness and pre-reading skills through stories, rhymes, songs and educational activities.

Adults

Writers’ Mill Writers’ Mill Sunday | Sep

19, Oct 17, Nov 21 | 1pm-3pm | Adults & Older Teens | Online via Zoom. Contact laurab@wccls.org to register. Whether you’re writing just for fun, hoping for publication, or planning to self-publish, join us for a hands-on inspiring gathering of people who love to write. Owl Book Group Owl Book Group Friday | Sep

24, Oct 22, Nov 26 | 10:30am–12pm | Adults & Older Teens | Online via Zoom. Contact laurab@wccls.org to register. This event will be held online via Zoom. If you already receive e-mail from the Owl Book Group, you’ll receive a link for this meeting a few days before the event. If you’re new, welcome! Please e-mail laurab@wccls.org to receive a link for the event a few days before it happens. The group typically meets on the last Friday of each month. Newcomers are always welcome! Voices in Verse Saturday | Sep

25, Oct 23, Nov 27 | 10:30am-12pm | Adults & Older Teens | Online via Zoom. Share your own poetry or listen to others read their favorites.

Second Edition Resale Second Edition Resale Sidewalk Sale Sidewalk Sale Indoors or

out, Second Edition Resale always brings you great merchandise at bargain prices. The shop has a fabulous theme line-up for fall starting with Western (get ready for the Round-Up!). Following are Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas/Winter Holidays. Plus, Crafting has moved to mid-October, in plenty of time for all your giftmaking plans. All proceeds from your purchases made at Second Edition Resale support Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries. Library Book Sale Library Book Sale Our Book

Sale has over 2,000 titles at great prices waiting to be yours! 100% of your Book Sale purchases and

Beaverton City Library

www.beavertonlibrary.org

503-644-2197 | 12375 SW 5th St. All library events are free and open to anyone. Registration, where noted, is one month in advance. Find the registration link for each event in the web calendar at www.BeavertonLibrary.org/Events

For Adults Befriend the Breath Befriend the Breath

Mindfulness Class Mindfulness Class (at Main)

Tuesdays, 9/7 - 10/12 | 1-1:45 PM. We take about 20,000 breaths every day. The breath is not only the life sustaining force, it is also an anchor we can use to work with life experiences. Through sitting practice and mindfulness practices, we will learn how to make friends with the breath that breathes us. Registration required. Citizenship Class Citizenship Class (at Main),

Saturdays, 9/11 - 11/13 | 4-5:30 PM. Free naturalization exam and citizenship classes provided by Mission: Citizen. Register in person

Song Circle Song Circle (at Main) 9/20 | 6-7

PM. Join us for a Song Circle in person! We will gather on the front lawn to sing and play 9-10 songs together. Lyrics and chords will be provided.

Recommended Reads Recommended Reads

Book Discussion Book Discussion (virtual)

obscure - we read it all and discuss at this friendly and lively book group.

For All Ages

Welcoming Week Signs Welcoming Week Signs

(virtual) 9/12 | 2-3 PM. Create your own Welcoming Week sign to display at your home! Program supplies will be available; after registering, please wait for an email about when to pick them up. Register with an email address and we’ll email the link prior to the event.

For Kids

Process, Not Product! Process, Not Product!

(virtual) 9/1 | 10:15-10:45 AM | Ages 2-6. Process Art is art that is child-directed and choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. This month, we’ll be creating art with stickers! Program supplies will be available; after registering, please wait for an email about when to pick them up. Register with an email address and we’ll email the link prior to the event.

Truck Day Truck Day (at Main) 9/14 |

10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6 & under. See community helper vehicles up close!

Baby Shark Party Baby Shark Party (virtual)

9/22 | 11-11:45 AM | Ages 3-8. Party sharks doo, doo, doo! We’ll read shark-themed stories, do activities, and - of course - sing Baby Shark. Program supplies will be available; after registering, please wait for an email about when to pick them up. Register with an email address and we’ll email the link prior to the event.

¡Viva la música! ¡Viva la música! (virtual)

9/25 | 11-11:30 AM | Para niños de hasta 6 años, Vamos a celebrar la música de Latinoamérica - ¡a bailar! ¡Vamos a leer un cuento, tocar unos instrumentos y bailar juntos! Antes del programa les enviaremos unas ideas para hacer instrumentos en casa con materiales reciclados la oportunidad de mostrar sus creaciones! ¡No se lo pierdan! Se requiere registración.

Hour of Code Hour of Code (virtual) 9/26

| 2-3 PM | Grades 2-5. Use your computer at home to join us on Zoom and go to www.code.org to learn computer coding through games and share what you learned. Register with an email address and we’ll email the link prior to the event.

For Teens

Book Chat & Craft Book Chat & Craft (at Murray

Scholls) 9/21 | 4:30-5:30 PM | Ages 12-14. Create a book-themed craft while chatting about what books you’ve read recently! Registration required.

Youth Photo Contest Winners: Water Theme

Cesar Chavez’s Conscientious Water by Iris Garcia Hernandez (grade 12) Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering

Drops on Leaves by Hannah Chhar (grade 10) International School of Beaverton

#VILLAGEGALLERYOFARTS The Village Gallery of Arts Calendar

a non-profit educational art gallery

OUT & ABOUT

1060 NW Saltzman, Portland, OR, 97229. Open Thursday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm; Sunday 12 - 3pm. Check website when making your plans -- hours will continue to expand as our workers return after Covid restrictions! Online Registration for all classes.

Featured Artists: New Member Showcase:

Jeannine Bamberg Jeannine Bamberg Margie Simmons Margie Simmons

Big, Bold Painting: Nancy Big, Bold Painting: Nancy

Norman: Norman: Titled “Sundance,” in acrylic and mixed media, bright colors and a lively subject create a striking work of art. supply list online.

Jeannine Bamberg: Jeannine Bamberg:

Drawing on the beauty of the background in arts and crafts, Jeannine is fascinated by a variety of techniques including acrylic pouring, that result in dramatic, intriguing pieces. Artists’ Reception: Artists’ Reception: Sunday,

September 19, 3-5pm Come meet the artists and enjoy the new show with refreshments and a cold beverage!

Gently Used Art Supply Gently Used Art Supply

Sale, Sale, September 24 - 25, 10am - 4pm (see ad below).

Adult Classes

Facial Drawing Facial Drawing Debbie Teeter

-- In-person class Two-session class. Tuesdays, September 21, 28; Time: 9:30am - 12pm; Max number of students: 8 Learn to combine direct observation and use of light and shadow with principles of facial proportion to depict a realistic, expressive face. We will explore drawing faces from direct observation from different points of view, using conte crayons on toned paper, followed by an adventurous

Debbie Teeter Debbie Teeter

Village Gallery is a non-profit educational art gallery located at 1060 NW Saltzman, Portland, next to the Cedar Mill Library.

Lucy Nonnenkamp Lucy Nonnenkamp

Lucy Nonnenkamp: Lucy Nonnenkamp: Lucy

enjoys painting bright colors, memories, people’s homes and a little bit of everything. She’s been watercolor painting since 2004, and says, “Life is much richer once I began painting and seeing all the shapes, colors, lines and shadows of everything around me.”

Featured Artisan: Margie Featured Artisan: Margie

Simmons: Simmons: Learning new

metalsmithing processes and techniques to expand her designs of creative artisan jewelry, Margie says, “has opened up so many new possibilities for my art... the design(s) (have) evolved into something even more unique.”

Pre-k THROUGH High School

New School Year, New Experiences. Same Consistent Results With Kumon.

To learn more, schedule a FREE orientation!

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Beaverton - South 12325 Southwest Horizon Blvd. Ste. #221 Beaverton, OR 97007

503-639-7219

#ChesswithCoachLarry #ChesswithCoachLarry

Chess with a European flair!

Meet 10-year-old Alec Pobanz

LEARNING CHESS

For over 300 years Germany has been one of Europe’s chess powers. Emanuel Lasker became World Chess Champion in 1894 and since then many chess stars have risen. 10-year-old Alec Pobanz, born in Germany of U.S. parents, is the latest to start studying to become a chess master. Before moving back to America his family spent a few years living in Switzerland, also known for great chess and chess players. People play chess everywhere: cafes and parks, anywhere there is room to set up a board. People walking by can stop and watch the games. Being exposed to all this chess, it didn’t take much to get Alec interested in learning the game.

He has spent this summer working with Coach Larry at the Steinitz Chess Academy, playing some tournaments and meeting other chess-playing kids. Alec also is looking forward attending Scholls Heights School, hoping to be part of the school’s chess team and playing in the upcoming Oregon Scholastic Chess Federation chess tournaments during the school year. Alec wants to be able to play in the Oregon State Class Championships in Seaside, Oregon.

When Alec is not working on his chess openings, chess tactics or playing online, he practices the piano and likes to read history books. Baseball is another favorite activity, whether it’s part of a little league team or just a bunch of guys in a pick-up game. Soccer is something else he learned in Europe and enjoys.

Europe’s loss is Beaverton’s gain. We are looking forward to Alec playing chess here for many years.

Game of the Month:

Sicilian Defense, Dragon Variation (Havana 1893) • White: Emanuel Lasker • Black: C. Golmayo

1. e4, c5 2. Nf3, g6 3. d4, cxd4 4. Nxd4, Bg7 5. Nc3, Nc6 6. Be3, Nf6 7. Be2, (Lasker was a pioneer in how to play against the

Sicilian Dragon variation.)

... 00 8. f4, d6 9. 00, Ng4? (A better move was 9... Qb6!) 10. Bxg4, Bxd4 (The trap 10 ... Bxg4? 11. Nc6! winning a piece.) 11. Bxd4, Bxg4 (11 ... Nd4? loses a piece to 12. Bxc8!) 12. Qd4!, Be6? 13. f5!, Bc4 14. Rf3, Nxd4 15. Qxd4, Ba6 16. Nd5, Rc8 17. f6!, (Threatening the capture on e7 as well as

Qe3-h6.)

Alec Pobanz Alec Pobanz

7. 10. Bxg4, Bxd4 (The trap 10 ... Bxg4? 11. Nc6! winning a piece.) 11. Bxd4, Bxg4 (11 ... Nd4? loses a piece to 12. Bxc8!) 12. Qd4!, Be6? 13. f5!, Bc4 14. Rf3, Nxd4 15. Qxd4, Ba6 16. Nd5, Rc8 17. f6!, (Threatening the capture on e7 as well as

Qe3-h6.) 18. ... Rc417. 19. Qd2, exf618. 20. Qh6, f519. 21. Rh3 Black resigns20.

I’m sure we’ll see games like this from Alec Pobanz!

... Rc4 Qd2, exf6 Qh6, f5 Rh3 (Black resigns)

Why learn chess? Simple:

It’s a great mental workout that helps children perform well in the classroom. Chess is a logical game where kids have to plan ahead and adjust to new situations. But most of all, it’s fun! Larry Ball (Coach Larry) teaches students of all ages at the Steinitz Chess Academy in Beaverton. For more information, email Larry at larryball48@yahoo.com.

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Easy and safe via Skype or in person!

Email the coach at larryball48@yahoo.com today!

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#SUPERSTUDENTCORNERUPER TUDENT ORNER Introducing Imaad, a very super student!

Thanks to Kumon of South Beaverton

STUDENT CORNER

Imaad is 7 years old and heading into 2nd grade at Alberta Rider Elementary School.He has been attending Kumon for one year now and has already made outstanding progress.

Currently working one year above his grade level in both math and reading & writing, Imaad has spent time restructuring his mental processes. He is cementing new and fy key concepts, organize his thoughts, and handle the problems in front of him.

Outside of Kumon, Imaad enjoys playing soccer, spending time with his younger sister and friends, swimming, and drawing Sonic cartoon characters. He also has a special interest in star gazing, taking any chance to explore the universe when the sky is clear.

Imaad’s parents say that, “Kumon has been a great support for Imaad to build con-

Meet Imaad, age 7 Meet Imaad, age 7

subjects at a good pace. During Covid-19 Kumon has been a lifeline to help Imaad progress smoothly through 1st grade.”.

We are happy to join Imaad on his journey, and eager to help him reach for the stars.

What is Kumon?

Kumon is the world’s largest after-school math and reading program. At Kumon, your child will build skills that lead to success inside and outside the classroom while gaining a sense in the classroom and beyond. To schedule a free placement test please call 503-639-7219.

Kumon is Open!

And Accepting New Students Call (503) 639-7219

Word Puzzle Contest!

Win A $25 Gift Certificate to Black Bear Diner!

Email brg@cedarhousemedia.com. Let us know which words you found (minimum of 3 correct words) and we will enter you into the monthly drawing. Also include: 1) where you picked up the paper and 2) what your favorite story was and 3) your vote for Best of Beaverton Businesses Award (see page 17).

Can you find 20 words related to

Back to School Back to School

(5 letters or longer)

(Find last month’s answers on page 2)