BRG_2023_04

Mayor Lacey Beaty: “I’m grateful for the BRG’s role in keeping our community connected so that we can build a better Beaverton for all. We are resilient, and together we can recover the American dream.”

CONTENTS

LOCAL BUSINESS

Pages 3-8 ... Local Directory | Business Articles

Pages 8-9 ... Parks | Pets | Sustainability | Nature

HEALTH

LEARNING CORNER

OUR TOWN

FRESH AIR SENIOR LIVING

OUT & ABOUT

FUN & GAMES

Pages 10-11 ... Health | Wellness | Fitness | Nutrition

Pages 13-18, 32 ... Essays | Editorials | Stories

Pages 2, 18-20 ... City | Public Safety | News

Pages 21-25... Senior Living | Retirement Communities

Pages 26-31 ... Events | Programs | Classes

BEAVERTON, OREGON, USA

First Settled: 1847 (by Augustus Fanno)

Year Incorporated: 1893

Population: 97,229 (2017)

Sales Tax: 0.0%

Income Tax: 9.0%

Zip Codes: 97005-08, 97075, 97078, 97003

Area Codes: (503), (971)

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%

OUR TOWN CONTACT

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL

Pages 2, 11, 32 ... Puzzles | Contests | Photography #MESSAGEFROMTHEMAYOR

Mayor: Lacey Beaty | City Manager: Jenny Haruyama

City Council: Edward Kimmi, Ashley Hartmeier-Prigg, Nadia Hasan, Allison Tivnon, Kevin Teater, John Dugger

COUNCIL MEETINGS

Tuesdays, 6pm in the Forrest C. Soth Council Chambers in City Hall and open to the public. Make your voice heard! Call 503-526-2222 during the meeting to submit a comment Visit www.beavertonoregon.gov for more info.

USEFUL NUMBERS

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

Let’s talk about childcare

hugely successful in other city programs:

1.business outreach to a diverse community of providers;

Inadequate childcare is a critical problem and creates a substantial burden for working families.

The City of Beaverton, along with all of Washington County, is in a childcare desert, meaning that fewer than 1 out of every 3 children ages childcare facility.

2.grants to incentivize the business and foster a cooperative effort between the city and the providers;

3.and technical assistance focused on the regulatory and business needs of a new or expanding center.

I believe childcare is infrastructure. And I’m so excited for this program that’s going to deliver more childcare capacity which will have a huge ripple effect throughout Beaverton’s economy.

10200 SW Allen Blvd, Suite D Beaverton, OR 97005 503-641-3320

MONTHLY WRITERS

City Staff Mayor Beaty

KPTV Staff

Larry Ferguson

Dirkse CC Staff TVF&R Staff Spencer Rubin Police Staff

MESSAGEFROMTHE EDITOR

Executive Editor: Cory Burden

The Beaverton Resource Guide is a division of Cedar House Media. For questions or comments? Contact us: CEDAR HOUSE MEDIA BRG@cedarhousemedia com BRG@cedarhousemedia.com

Managing Editor: Michael Wong

Webmaster: Troy Brisbin

Advertising: Michael Wong

County Staff Dr Bryen Bell Oregon Zoo Staff PGE Staff

THPRD Staff Dr. Jennifer Means

Dr. Bryen Bell

Karen Bolin

Kimberly Shute

Larry Ball

Elisabeth Dellit

Anbna Janowski

The Beaverton City Council and I are absolutely not okay with that. We asked staff to come up with creative ways to address this critical need in our community. Our Ec Dev team hustled and in March launched an exciting new incentive program.

Jim Stulting Dr. Dan Miller Brian Tennison BFM Staff

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” by www.livibility.com, 2018).

The goal of The BRG is simple and can be easily read at the top of each month’s cover: “Connecting Community”. To me, this means connecting people who live, work or shop in and around Beaverton with the abundant local resources available here. So, whether you’re a shop or a shopper, we’ll do our best to introduce you to each other.

Are you looking for something to do out of the house? We’ve got you covered there too with a variety of options in our Out & About section. Find the county’s event calendar, the Beaverton Farmers Market Vendor Guide, regional theatre line ups, a full list of library programs and more.

The BRG is available for pickup at over 170 locations from large grocery stores to small dentist offices. For information about placing an ad, stories, distribution or anything else, email BRG@CedarHouseMedia.com.

Sincerely, Michael Wong (Managing Editor)

PS. Don’t forget to visit our website www.beavertonresourceguide.com.

Our goal is to address the childcare crisis by creating new childcare capacity within Beaverton for ages zero through home-based childcare facilities. To meet that goal, the Childcare Startup and Expansion Program will include three components that have been

Answers to Last month’s Word Puzzle

Lacey Beaty was elected Mayor of Beaverton in 2020. Prior to serving as Mayor, she served for six years on the Beaverton City Council.

OUR TOWN

Increasing Care for Beaverton Families

PGE Green Power Program

Arts & Culture

Theatre in the Grove

theatreinthegrove.org

(503) 359-5349

Lana L. Nelson Oil Painting

See my work LanaLNelson.com & www.villagegalleryarts.org/ lana-lnelson/ (in Facebook too!)

Call me at 503 830-7894

Beaverton Civic Theatre

BeavertonCivicTheatre.org

503-754-9866

Affordable Arts & Crafts

Classes & Worksops

www.villagegalleryarts.org

1060 NW Saltzman, Portland. Open Tues - Sun, 11am - 5pm.

Learn About our City’s Past through historic photos, artifacts, exhibits and more!

www.historicbeaverton.org

503-430-0106

Community Resources

(See useful ph# list on page 2)

Aloha Community Library

www.alohalibrary.org

503-259-0185

Beaverton City Library

www.beavertonlibrary.org

(503) 644-2197

Beaverton Composting

503-526-2460

Beaverton Police Dept.

www.beavertonoregon.gov

503-629-0111

Beaverton School District

www.beaverton.k12.or.us

503-591-8000

Cedar Hills Crossing

www.cedarhillscrossing.com

503-643-6563

Cedar Mill Library library.cedarmill.org

503-644-0043

Chamber of Commerce

www.beaverton.org

503-644-0123

City Hall

www.beavertonoregon.gov

Jazz Combo Classes

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

HART Theatre

www.hart-theatre.org

503-693-7815

Broadway Rose Theatre

Join us for a season of LIVE musical theatre!

www.broadwayrose.org

503-620-5262

European Classical Music Appreciation. Sit back and enjoy! annaclassica.com

503-526-2222

Community Gardens (City) 503-526-6433

Democratic Party Values in Action! 503-626-7018

www.washcodems.org

Energy Trust of Oregon 866-368-7878

Community Gardens (THPRD)

503-526-6433

FOX 12 Oregon

www.kptv.com

503-906-1249

Garden Home Community Library gardenhomelibrary.org

503-245-9932

KPTV Fox Channel 12

800-542-8818

Recycling & Waste Programs City of Beaverton

503-526-2460

Interested in joining us? We support programs that serve kids in need both locally & around the world. In Beaverton since 1966! www.cedarhillskiwanis.org

Oregon Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

www.oregon.gov/LTCO

1-800-522-2602

The Round

A creative mix of commercial and residential. 503-381-1670

Solar Oregon

Thinking about going solar? visit solaroregon.org, 503-231-5662

THPRD

www.thprd.org

503-645-6433

Village at Scholls Ferry

503-747-7238

TVF&R

www.tvfr.com

503-259-1225

Wash. County Visitors Center oregonswashingtoncounty.com

503-644-5555

Visitors Center for oregonswashingtoncounty.org

503-644-5555

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

Wash. County Sheriff’s Office www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff

503-846-2700

Washington Square Mall shopwashingtonsquare.com

503-639-8860

Education & Learning

Customized Learning in a choice-based environment. Small classes, all subjects, K-12. www.villagehome.org

503-597-9100

Beaverton Coloring Books

Color in the fun images as your kids learn about the city. The perfect gift or souvenir! BRG@CedarHouseMedia.com

Cascade Montessori Preschool is expanding on the corner of 170th and TV Hwy! Serving kids ages 6 mo - 6 yrs! Visit us at cascademontessori.com

www.ensemblejazzexperience.com Call Tina at 917-202-9816 today!

www.kptv.com

Agia Sophia Academy

Orthodox Elementary & Montessori Primary Programs

14485 SW Walker Road 503-641-4600 | www.asapdx.org

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

Beaverton Education Foundation beavertonedfoundation.org

503-643-7453

*Free Placement Testing*

See student success stories in Kid’s corner on back cover! www.kumon.com/south-beaverton

503-639-7219

The Book Corner

www.bookcornerbeaverton.org

503-643-5188

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

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

Beaverton School District www.beaverton.k12.or.us

503-591-8000

Beaverton City Library www.beavertonlibrary.org (503) 644-2197

Preschool- Grade 5 Education centered in the heart. livingwisdomportland.org 503-671-9112

Health Beauty & Wellness

Get Back to Feeling Good!

Visit us at renuchiro.com

503-406-2020

Men, Women & Kids!

Up-do, Bridal, Special Occasion, Lash Extentions, Face Waxing, Colour, highlights, smoothing

503-430-0008

Primary Care for the whole family

Nutrition, IV Therapy, Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Dr. Jennifer Means & Dr. Elizabeth Elliott welcome you!

503-641-6400

Catwalk Premiere

*Atelier * Showroom, * Beauty * Event Space *

Call Kelly Christiansen at 503-464-6711

Birth & Postpartum Doulas

www.birthingstone.com

503-718-7574

Cedar Mill Optometrist

Call Dr. Goldman at 503-646-6166 www.cedarmillvision.com

Holistic Health Clinic

www.hhclinic.com

503-646-8575

Your Healing Sanctuary

www.jaderiverpdx.com

503-297-3825

Leave the Stress Behind! puremassagepainrelief.com

971-407-0402

Comprehensive dental care for your entire family. Visit us at: murrayschollsfamilydental.com

503-590-7574

Family Practice

Hindi & Punjabi speaking provider available.

**Mon-Sat Extended Hours**

503-644-1171

**Brain Training**

Enhance your life & performance

Improves memory, focus & sleep

Visit peaktrainingcenters.com

(503) 420-7580

Been in an accident?

www.MeridianMedicalMassage.com

503.446.0698

AWEIGH IMPASSE offering comprehensive consultations in Biofield & Chakra Modalities at 12750 SW 2nd Street, Ste 102. Call for Appointment: (916) 396-9633

Tetyana Zinchenko, Practitioner

Dental care you can smile about!

503-336-0382

www.ismilebeaverton.com

Beaverton Pharmacy Medicare accredited

503-644-2101

Bridgeton Chiropractic www.bridgetonchiro.com

Call Today 971-255-1708

Housing & Home Maintenance

Senior Living Community www.creekside-village.com

503-643-9735

Guaranteed Pest Control

Protecting your health and property since 1949!

www.guaranteedpestcontrol.net

503-646-2119

Cornell Landing of Cedar Mill parkavenuelifestyle.com

503-487-5383

Morningstar of Beaverton Building Family for Life

Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care

www.morningstarseniorliving.com

503-713-5143

Donna Meeuwsen | REALTOR® Topography Real Estate Group

503-583-3200

donna@topography.homes www.topography.homes

Raleigh Hills Assisted Living www.rhliving.com

503-297-3200

Canfield Place

Offering Independent Living And Assisted Living Services At Canfield Place, we are family.

503-626-5100

Serving Beaverton & Tigard

Beaverton Hills

Independent Living, Assisted Living, , Memory Care & Skilled Nursing, (503) 520-1350

www.prestigecare.com/

Beaverton Lodge

Take a look at what retirement living should be!

www.beavertonlodge.com

503-646-0635

A+ Carpentry

Residential Remodeling & Handyman Repairs | (503) 754-2857

**PLUMBING**

Hills Construction Contracting

Residential, Remodel & Service

“We take care of all construction needs including kitchens & baths!” Low prices on water heater replacements 971-246-3682 (CCB#102201)

Pets

Animals & Pet Care

Dove Lewis 24hr Pet Hospital

#1 choice for animal emergencies

www.dovelewis.org

Daycare & Pet Hotel Suites Visit barklandia-pdx.com or call us at 503.430.5821

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

Adopt a Lovable Pug www.pacificpugrescue.org

503.704.3587

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

Religious Churches & Spiritual

www.mylighthousechurch.org

12555 SW 22nd St, Beaverton Our Sunday service times are 10:30am (in English) & 2pm (en español)

Valley Community Presbyterian Contact us at valleycommunity.org or call 503.292.3537.

Come On...Let’s Play!!

Daycare & Overnights 4070 SW Cedar Hills Blvd

www.busterandlilly.net

503.596.2146

Hart Road Animal Hospital hartroadanimalhospital.com

503-591-5282

End Petlessness

Oregon Humane Society

www.oregonhumane.org

503-285-7722

Your Shower Door & Mirror

*EXPERTS* Free estimates on all projects. Come talk to us!

www.canyon.glass

503-644-3153

Painting & General Contracting

*Finishing Fine Interiors*

**Weather Tight Exteriors** www.ffpaint.com (CCB#205045)

503-451-3239

Grab your “Honey Do” list and gimme a call. No job too small! handymanmarcpaul.com

818-823-3070

Healthy Affordable Pet Supplies

Nature’s Pet

503-579-2403

Pet Lost & Found

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

Bethel Congregational UCC Sunday mornings at 10am. www.bethelbeaverton.org

Beaverton Church of the Nazarene www.beavertonnaz.org

(503) 643-6616

Southminster Presbyterian Church. 12250 SW Denney Road Progressive Spirit, Beloved Community, 503-644-2073 www.southmin.org

New Continuous Gutters! Gutter & roof cleaning, gutter repair, pressure washing, moss removal. allguttersandmore.com

503-268-9121

Welcome Home to King City Senior Village. www.kingcityseniorvillage.com

Enjoy Life with Friends www.thespringsliving.com

503-629-5500

The place for all your bird needs. Exotic birds, healthy foods, toys, boarding & advice. Great prices! 503-644-9515 www.bizeebird.com

Sunday Service 9:15am Come connect, grow & serve with us! parksidefellowship.org

(503) 646-4455

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

New Hope Missionary Baptist www.newhopealoha.org 503-591-8993

Valley Community Pres Church www.valleycommunity.org

(503) 292-3537

Warm Church with an Open Heart www.beavertonumc.org or call 503-646-7107

Restaurants

Food & Drink

Welcome To Our Pizza Family!

Enjoy Authentic Mexican Food!

Open Sun - Thurs: 11am - 10pm Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm

www.lahaciendarealoregon.com

503-601-7000

Murray Hills Christian Church

Disciples of Christ: Continuing the work that Jesus began. Located up the hill on SW Wier Rd. www.murrayhills.org | 503-524-5230

Join us Sundays at 10am

A positive plan for spiritual living. Everyone welcome, families & youth www.unityofbeaverton.org

503-646-3364

**Voted #1 Pizzeria in Beaverton** Delivery, Take Out or Hang Out Family Owned & Operated societypie.com | 503-747-4831

Abhiruchi Indian Cuisine

Come enjoy a taste of India

Lunch, Dinner, Take Out www.abhiruchirestaurant.com

Italian inspired with a menu that changes weekly featuring fresh seasonal ingredients from the Northwest. 503-641-3223 decarlirestaurant.com

A Little Taste of El Salvador

Tu-Sa: 11-3pm, Saturday Breakfast

503-671-0432

Retail & Shopping

Services & Entertainment

We Buy Gold & Silver! Engagement, Jewelry, Antique, Timepieces, Gifts, Service/Repair. www.smithandbevill.com

503 644-1333

Hot Tubs, Stoves, Fireplaces Pools, Free Water Analysis Service & Installation

www.HavenSpaPoolHearth.com

503-649-2201

Book Corner

www.bookcornerbeaverton.org

503-643-5188

Timeless Styles - Modern Twist Buzz | Cut | Beard | Trim | Kids Corner of Walker & Murray www.trueheartbarbershop.com 971-864-0788

Holy Angels Anglo-Catholic Church. Services w/Father Vince Varnas every Sunday 10:30am at our home church: 8950 SW 190th Ave., Aloha/Beaverton

503-356-8852

St. John Greek Orthodox Church

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

Hoshana Rabbah Messianic hoshanarabbah.org

(503) 570-3376

St. Barnabas Espicopal Church

Sunday Services: 8 & 10am 2201 SW Vermont, Portland saintbarnabaspdx.org

503-246-1949

9-11am and Sun. 11:30-2:30pm. Homemade salsa and soups to go! 503-268-2124

Broadway Saloon (503) 641-7474

www.broadwaysaloon.com

Authentic Caribbean Cuisine Boriken Restaurant Flavors of Puerto Rico! borikenrestaurant.com

503-596-3571

Are you Hungry?

Welcome to Grill68, where all the dishes are prepared with care & with style! Try our flank steak with baked potatoes. 503-352-4472

Azteca

www.aztecamex.com

503-643-8269

Breakfast-Lunch-Diner

30 varieties of pancakes & waffles!

*Beaverton’s Favorite Restaurant* www.tomspancakehouse.com

503-646-2688

Mexican Cuisine

Daily happy hour from 11-5pm. 16305 SW Barrows Rd, Beaverton www.casalolapdx.com

503-567-8131

Black Bear Diner

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Take out & Delivery Available

Visit blackbeardiner.com

503-646-4507

Beaverton ReStore Shop, donate, or volunteer to support local Habitat homebuilding programs. pdxrestore.org

All Major Camera Brands www.theshutterbug.com

503-639-5088

Jan’s - Voted #1 Bookstore in Beaverton! 503-649-3444 www.janspaperbacks.com

**Low Cost Solar** Tired of Increasing Electric Rates? Free Estimated Savings Report State/Federal Incentives

Text/Call Chris @ (503) 832-7387

Sun Connections Travel & Cruises, LLC

**Layaway Plans Available**. www.sunconnections.com

503-655-4850

25 cent Color Copies! High Quality | Low Cost Any project large or small. www.cedarhousemedia.com

503-641-3320

Home Matters Caregiving 503.352-5634 www.homematterscaregiving.com

One-on-One Counseling Groups, Family Camps, Addiction, Abuse and Recovery groups, and MORE! 503-644-2339

www.goodsamaritanministries.org

Portland Balaji Temple www.ebalajitemple.com

(503) 621-7716

SUPER BOWL Teriyaki

Try our Super Teriyaki Bowl! Also Spicy Stir Fry, Yakisoba, Orange Chicken, Asian Chicken Salad, Bibimbap and more!

503-626-0552

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

Raise Your Business Visibility Signs, Banners, Decals, A-Frames & Vehicle Graphics www.fastsigns.com/46

503-526-0216

Village on Scholls Ferry Restaurant & Office Space Avail. www.guansusa.com

503-747-7238

Medical Alarm, Inc.

Local LifeLine Provider ColumbiaMedAlarm.com

Personal health & safety solutions including GPS & medication dispensing. 503-644-4736

Disability Employment Specialists Consultation & Training in Diversity, Inclusion & Conflict Resolution (www.dirksecc.com)

503-265-9256

Brisbin Computer Consulting

From corporate networks to home helpdesk and affordable web design, let me know how i can be of service. 971-217-0988

Karen Bolin, Financial Advisor Keep a level head in an up-and-down market. www.edwardjones.com/karen-bolin

503-356-1190

Happiness is not in money, but in shopping

If shopping doesn’t make you happy, you’re in the wrong shop!

Ferguson Auto Brokers

“The Car Guy”

Do you need Auto Help?

Senior Living Communities & Services S

Insurance Partners NW

Home, Auto, Business, & Health Friendly local independent agents!

www.InsurancePartnersNW.com

503-372-5621

Cartridge Network

6800 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Portland, OR 97225 www.cartridge-network.com

503-246-0665

Cecilia K. Nguyen, Esq.

Immigration & Citizenship, Business Law, Adoption & Legal Guardianship, 503-644-2146 www.beavertonlaw.com

#BeavertonAtWork

Beaverton Farmers Market

**See pages 29-31** or visit us online for more info beavertonfarmersmarket.com

Oregon Metropolitan Elite Gymnastics Academy Camps • Classes • Birthdays

We set children up for success and train champions for life! omega-gymnastics.com 503-466-4872

Spanning 50 sq. Miles and providing high-quality park and recreation facilities, programs, services, and natural areas. ww.thprd.org

Where the Pool is the Classrom! 503-620-5370 www.childrenofthesea.com

That’s what I do! I Buy, Sell, & Consign Automobiles. 35+ years experience in the auto industry. Call me: 503-930-1493

BRG

Local Advertising

If you like what you see in these pages and have a local business, consider advertising with us! BRG@cedarhousemedia.com

25 cent Color Copies! High Quality | Low Cost Any project large or small. www.cedarhousemedia.com 503-641-3320

Thai is gearing up for spring training

It's the perfect match for him

EMPLOYMENT

Fachallenging experience. Having interests is a great start, they help form goals which give an idea of where to begin. Thai Pham has an expressed interest in the trades and was ready for meaningful employment. He had participated in a few volunteer work experiences as a student which helped distinguish Thai as a motivated, hard worker. Thai’s

introduced him to the Park Maintenance Crew with

THPRD – Manager Chris Arnold gave Thai a tour of the grounds and a thorough description of what is involved with being part of the crew. Thai decided to apply and was offered the position!

work, Thai was ready to focus and get to work. He started in November and the

tasks primarily consisted of assisting with checking the trash cans and using the leaf blower to clear the sidewalks. This task was an

assisted with taking down the goal nets at the end of soccer season, spreading bark chips and helping clear branches after stormy weather. Now the crew is gearing up for spring training and all the activities that follow.

new skills and especially

He never worries about the weather and is ready for

rain, wind, or sun. He likes having conversations with his coworkers. Everyone who works with him says he is awesome and a perfect

great team who not only appreciates how hard he works and the dependability he getting to know him too!

It’s easy to see that Thai is blazing a trail toward a great career with Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation Department. Congratulations

Retirement Residence

Take a look at what retirement living should be!

www.beavertonlodge.com 503-646-0635

Compassionate In Home Care

Meeting senior care needs in the safety and comfort of your home! Call us at 503.352-5634 homematterscaregiving.com

United Homecare Services

HomecarePartner.org

503-433-8079

Aging is a Team Sport! Stay Home, Stay Active, Stay Connected. Visit us for activity calendar and membership info: VivaVillage.org

Need help downsizing?

Join us for our FREE real estate and move management seminars. Call Kimberly at 971-227-1302, maturemovesrealestateteam.com

By Kristi Metschan. For more info about our mission & programs, call Glenn Bishop: (503)-265-9256 or email gbishop@dirksecc.com.

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

Medical Alarm, Inc.

Local LifeLine Provider

ColumbiaMedAlarm.com

Personal health & safety solutions, GPS and medication dispensing, 503-644-4736

Beaverton Hills

Independent & Assisted Living Memory Care & Skilled Nursing

https://www.prestigecare.com/ (503) 520-1350

www.AdultFosterCarePlace.com

10% off First month, 24/7 care

Please calll us at 503-433-4033

Changing lives of seniors, one meal at a time. To have a meal delivered, Mon-Thurs 102pm, call 503.953.8111 www.mowp.org for more info.

Inclusive & Welcoming!

Independent and Assisted Living **Focused on Jewish Values** www.cedarsinaipark.org

(503) 535-4000

Age is a matter of mind... and if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.

Th a i is h a p py to Thai happy wor k for THPRD work

~ Mark Twain

April represents a good turning point

New ventures and new skills

LOCAL BUSINESS

While most tax preparers suffer from lack of sleep during April, many business owners love this month.

Lots of businesses are slow year. During this time, many face challenges with limited cash from the busy season that culminates around winter holidays.

April represents the turning point. Business starts to pick up. Retailers proudly displaytions. Restaurants shift their menus to incorporate seasonal varieties. Breweries with outdoor seating set up their patios and introduce new brews.

For many individuals, April is a month of both remembrance and new beginnings. Many cultures celebrate the coming of spring or a new year

on their calendar. This year, Passover, Easter, Eid al-Fitr, and Vaisakhi all come in April. Earth Day and Arbor Day are also celebrated this month.

Locally, lots of things come back into full swing in April. Trees start to bud. Flowers start popping up all over. And the Beaverton Famer’s Market launches into full market season!

At the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce, April

tends to bring an uptick in the number of people contacting us about starting a new business. Some come to us with fully developed ideas. Others have only a vague idea about their with all of them.

What about you, our readers? What new ventures, new activities do you hope to develop in April? Where do you look for support, inspiration, or guidance?

Meet the DBA's Interim Executive Director

We have been quite busy the past few weeks!

DOWNTOWN

The Beaverton Downtown Association (BDA) is excited to share that we're looking for our next Executive Director!

This is a unique opportunity to make a direct impact and serve our local downtown community. The Executive Director is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the daily activities and operations of the BDA. We're interested in considering diverse backgrounds of experience fostering relationships, managing planning events. Please share with your network or individuals who may be interested. We encourage all interested individuals to submit an application via LinkedIn.

In the short-term we have appointed Mark Noonan as the

BDA’s new Interim Executive Director while we complete the search and hiring process.

Mark has been actively involved with the BDA for the last several months and is a downtown resident. He would love to hear from you to learn more about how we can best connect with you.

You can reach Mark at our BDA phone number or at Mark@ downtownbeaverton.org.

We are also pleased to announcement the appointment of three new members to our Board of Directors: Kalla Anand, Jeff Sievert, and Kyle Morgan. Read up about them on our website!

We are fortunate in Beaverton to have a wide variety of people and organizations that can help you in your efforts to start something new:

•The new Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Murray Scholls is a wonderful space. My wife and I have talked about taking dance lessons for years. But all we did was talk. Now, after the splendid grand opening event in needed push to do it!

•Interested in learning an art or craft, or in developing your writing skills? Check out the Event Calendar for Tualatin Valley Creates (tvcreates.org/ calendar-of-events). There are dozens of options for developing new talents with a wide range of local businesses.

•Portland Community Col-

catalog of classes for late spring and summer. Now is a great time to explore ways to keep learning and growing, all at very reasonable cost with expert faculty.

•Want to start that business you’ve been thinking about for years? Contact us at the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce. We can help you with your next steps, and help guide you in entrepreneurial dreams. We wish you all the best with the new things you venture into this month!

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Each new member brings a passion for Beaverton, a long history in the area and unique skills to help us better serve the community.

Finally, we have several events coming up so please mark your calendars:

•May 6: Best Day of the Year Family Bike Ride

•May 20: BDA Wine & Food Walk

•June 3: Boba Dash

Keep an eye on our website and social media for more details!

The Beaverton Downtown Association is currently recruiting a Design Committee Chair and a Youth Chair. Want to get involved? Check out www.downtownbeaverton.org.

By Rob Routhieaux, Director of Small Business Support & Development. For more information about how your business can be involved or sponsorship opportunities, email us at info@beaverton.org or call 503-644-0123.

a p r il is a good month to april Lea r n a new a rt or cr af t Learn new art craft

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In every walk with nature, one recieves far more than he seeks

Are you in the business of annoying your customers?

Keep it up... or don't!

Remember back in the day, prior to social media and massive tech invasions into your psyche?

Remember meeting someone, thinking they might make a good much?

Remember meeting someone you'd like to date...and they actually asked you out on a date? Even after a great date...they ruined it by calling you every day, or 3-4 times per week?

#BONNIEHAYS

Co

Space...humans need a little space!

There is a version of this today, for business owners. The daily spamming of customers

with the same offer all week long. Or the daily spamming of customers with a better deal than what they spammed you about yesterday.

What to do if your pet is missing

Don't give up hope!

In our March column, we discussed things you can do ahead of time to increase the chances of a reunion if you and your pet are ever separated. These tips included making sure your furry friend is wearing a collar with an easy-toread ID tag, licensing your dog, and talking to your veterinarian about microchipping.

But a lost pet can still happen to anyone!

#CATADOPTION

It's hard...but try to stay away from this, plus: Run more ads... spam people...beat yesterday's deal...post...post again...run yet another ad...offer yet another deal...customers want to hear from me for the 4thtime this week...let's remind them one more time...and so on!

Or, if you're in the business of annoying and alienating your customers...

• • Make it easy for people to do Make it easy to do and keep doing business with and business with you!

• • Look up and surprise Look up…and surprise someone!

If your pet ever goes missing, do the following:

•Check with Animal Services or your local shelter to see if your pet has been brought to

report with them. In Washington County, visit www. WashingtonCountyPets.com to see stray animals currentreport online and for more lost pet resources.

•Check social media and other online resources for reports of found pets in your area and to share that you are looking for your lost animal. Sites to check out include Nextdoor, Pawboost, Craigslist’s lost and found section, and Facebook groups focused on lost/found pets.

•Alert neighbors that your pet is missing – maybe they have seen them! Post signs,

local vet clinics, and ask neighbors if you can look for your pet on their property or ask them to check spots animals may hide, such as garages and sheds.

•If your pet has a microchip, check that the chip is registered and the contact information associated with it is up to date.

Don’t give up hope if youdiately. Scared animals often

hide, and it may take some

For more information, please visit www.WashingtonCountyPets.com.

Spending more time at home? Why not share it with a new friend!

From Cat’s Cradle

Mogwai (9 yrs)

tortie gal who wants nothing more than to cuddle, sleep, and eat snacks. My owners are moving internationally, so home stateside. I’m relaxed, curious, and sometimes playful. I'd prefer an adult home, but I do get along well with other cats. Meet me at Cat’s cradle Rescue 503-320-6079.

Captain Mittens (5 yrs)

I’m a large and in charge boy who is the captain of my domain! I love sitting on top of my cat tree, being petted, the room, and while I may be tough on the outside, I’m soft

and squishy on the inside.I would love to be the captain of your heart and home exclusively. Contact Cat’s Cradle Rescue 503-320-6079.

Tiger Roo (9 yrs)

I was abandoned by my previous owner and left to fend for myself for over a year. Now, I

will love and cherish me for the gentle soul I am. I would like nothing more than to be close to you in a warm, safe home with food, treats and toys. Is there room in your home and

heart for me? I'm at Cat’s Cradle Rescue 503-320-6079.

Cat’s Cradle Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-home based No Kill rescue serving Oregon cats who need new homes. We invite you to become a foster parent and experience the great satisfaction of helping a cat or kitten in need. Find your new kitty friend by contacting us at 503-320-6079 or www.catscradlerescue.com.

The Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter is located at 1901 SE 24th Ave, Hillsboro. If you have a question for the animal shelter, email Stacy_Beckley@washingtoncountyor.gov

ANIMAL SHELTER

~Coach Jim Valvano

Nature is not a place to visit, it is home

Keeping zoo harbor seals in shape

With new training routine

ForgetWordle or spin class.

The latest craze in mental training — if you’re a harbor seal at the Oregon Zoo, that is. Care staff in the zoo’s marine life area are working with harbor seals Tongass, Atty and Kaya on above and below the water, and they’re getting great results.

“Harbor seals are really smart, and we want to keep them active and engaged,” said Nicole Nicassio-Hiskey, a senior keeper who cares for the seals. “Training sessions like these help us build strong relationships with the seals, and it makes our time together that much more fun.”

Each harbor seal is assigned their own shape — Tongass the star, Atty the moon and Kaya the triangle. When Nicassio-Hiskey gives them a cue, they dive below the surface and head toward an underwater viewing window, where other keepers are

holding shapes against the glass. keepers might request a series of present” and “mouth open.” And after they complete their routine, the seals are rewarded with some of their favorite foods.

According to Nicassio-Hiskey, they’re learning quickly and having a good time doing it, but the training also serves a higher purpose.

“Practicing these behaviors in a fun environment helps the harbor seals participate in their own care,” she explained. “If they ever need a dental check or an x-ray, we can provide that without causing a lot of stress.”

And there’s no doubt the seals

“When they see the shapes, they start zooming around really fast, and they get so excited,” Nicassio-Hiskey said. “And guests like to watch shape training too.”

Visitors to the zoo might be able to catch a glimpse of the new routine in action. The training takes place in the underwater viewing area at Steller Cove a few times a week.

Two dogs overcoming health challenges

Choco & Precious

PET ADOPTION

Meet Choco

Choco came to us in October of last year from Mexico. He is only 5yrs old and was supposed to be quick and easy to place in a new home... famous last words!

First, Choco had some GI issues that were hard to pinpoint despite several ultrasounds and lots of testing. He is seeing a specialist for that control. Next up was a bum hip, which limited his mobility. We sent him to an ortho specialist, and they recommended a FHO surgery.

Choco is such a loving boy and so deserving of all this care he has gotten over the last 5 months. We are so happy he made his way to us from Mexico!

Meet Precious

Precious is a little cutie that came to us a couple weeks ago. Her knees are quite bad, having grade 4 luxations on both. She had bilateral knee surgery two

weeks ago and so far she is healing and doing great! Her legs already look so much better and she is getting wonderful care in her foster home.

For those who are not familiar with the Luxating Patella surgery, it is an 8-week recovery period, where they have to spend most of their time in a crate. They are allowed out for short, supervised walks out to potty, but that is about it! Every week, if things are going well, they are allowed a little more freedom. Precious's foster parent says she is not a fan of her crate restrictions, but she is handling it all like a champ.

Let’s face it, the only thing green about most gas mowers is the greenhouse gases they emit. That’s why electricity is the perfect fuel to clean up your yard, your home and your environment. And with the all the new electric lawn tools available, this spring is the perfect time to replace your old gas unit with a clean, green electric beauty.

Easy, clean and quiet clean and Today’s electric lawn tools are cordless and powerful enough to get the job done with

ease – no more dragging extension cords around! All of a sudden, doing yard work is no longer a chore, it’s an exercise in doing the right thing. You can find more information at the link below. Be sure to watch for sales, which often happen in March, during summer holidays and then again in late fall. Check with your city or regional waste disposal company about where and how to recycle your old gas tools.

If you are interested in adopting a pug, please visit us online at www.pacificpugrescue.org or email adoptions@pacificpugrescue.org.

#NATIVEPLANTSOFOREGON

The first berries of Spring

Salmonberry

OREGON FLORA

•Binomial Name: Rubus spectabilis

•Soil Type: moist to rather wet

•Sunlight: Full sun to full shade

•Plant Type: rhizomatous shrub

•Foliage: Deciduous and evergreen

•Flowering: Yes

Salmonberry can be a very aggressively spreading shrub which reach up to ten feet high, under dry conditions the growth can be suppressed though. They can be found along streams, wetlands, and in forests from Alaska to California and as far east as the cascades.

The Salmonberry has small

formed. They are small, orange to red in color and looks similar to a raspberry.

Humans can consume Salmonberry, but some people dislike them because they differ in taste from one to another. Birds and other wildlife love salmonberry because they are one berries and ripen.

By the City of Beaverton’s Landscape and Urban Forestry Department.

To plan your zoo trip, go to oregonzoo.org/visit.

Choco

Pr ecio us Precious

How to help your child survive school Chromebooks to Backpacks to Cell Phones

HEALTH

It is no secret that there are many approaches to childhood education today. Online learning, homeschooling, hybrid choices, and the basic classroom approach. Wherever your child is along that continuum, each can have an impact on their health!

One of the biggest challenges I’ve encountered lately withdren sitting in awkward positions as they stare at a Chromebook, laptop, or computer screen for school. Few homes are set up to accommodate this type of learning. So, what ends up happening is that a child is hunched over a small screen at a kitchen table or sitting on their bed. This leads to poor posture and stress on the spine. Which leads to headaches, neck tension, and/or lower back pain.

Those aches by themselves are bad enough but add to that the fact that nerves that control muscles and the internal organs travel through the spinal and can get compromised with this posture, and now the issues get focusing, digestion and bowel issues then can occur.

an issue of learning from home. Stress and strain from carrying

#BEAVERTONHEALTH&HAPPINESS

an overloaded, or incorrectly worn backpack can lead to similar issues. Every year as students get ready to go back to school there are numerous warnings about backpack-caused health issues. Consider this your midyear reminder.

I can hear your question loud and clear: “So what can we do?”

The simplest answer is to be aware. Look at the ergonomic set up for your child’s home learning. Make changes to allow better posture for the student. With backpacks, be mindful of how heavy they get. Also encourage your child to wear their backpack over both shoulders.

Cell phones…

This could be an article all by itself. It doesn’t take much imagination to understand the stress that is placed on the back and nerves when looking down at one’s cell phone. Research has determined that the forward head syndrome created from this posture can increase the weight

load strain of the neck and upper back muscles 2 to 6 times. Over pain and spinal challenges.

an issue for school aged children! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen a toddler watching a movie, or playing a game on a cell phone. Consider the lifetime damage that can occur as a result…

The most important consideration for your child is their spinal health!

One of the best things a parent can do is to have their child’s spine evaluated by a chiropractor that works with children.

Working with someone who understands this distinction can make a world of difference in the health of your child! Regular chiropractic care for your child can help minimize the damaging effects of sitting at their computer, carrying backpacks, and

Is there a way to obtain better brain and body function?

Hint: it starts with better posture

Neurophysiology is the measurement and assessment of nervous system function.

In plain speak, one of the brain receives is through your spinal column. Information goes back and forth from your body to your brain, informing your peripheral nervous system (including your autonomic and somatic nervous systems) and your sympathetic nervous system.

The study of this super-highway of information is Neurophysiology. Emerging

in addressing neurophysiological dysfunction.

When you experience back or neck pain, it indicates a misalignment in your spinal column – the highway your body relies upon to deliver critical nervous system information is disrupted. The distorted signal causes apparent symptoms like pain, clumsiness, muscle fatigue,centrating. But it also disrupts the healthy function of your autonomic system, affecting organ function, your immune system, and even neurological and sensory issues.

you to better musculoskeletal alignment, it stimulates your brain via the spinal cord and restores a more precise signal from the brain to the body and back again.

Better spinal alignment shows improvement in many issues including:

•Pain

•Headaches and migraines

•Sleep cycles

•Depression

•Stress and the secondary impacts of stress on the body

•Hormones

•Autism

•ADHD

staring at their phone.

A great resource for parents is the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (www. ICPA4kids.org). The ICPA is ation on chiropractic for children as well as pregnancy and postpartum topics. In addition,practors in your area. This can be very valuable for your family or friends in another part of the country.

I have long held the belief that good health begins before the ICPA, I have worked with thousands of parents and children over the years.

More information can be found on my website www.BeavertonFamilyChiropractic.com

Dr. Dan Miller has been serving the Beaverton area since 1992. He has long held the belief that good health begins before birth.

•Multiple sclerosis

•Parkinson's

• Likely, continued research will only support what chiropractors have known for a long time; chiropractic care has a therapeutic effect on the nervous system.

By Dr. Bryen A. Bell, a Board-Cer-

A healthy outside starts with a healthy inside

Enjoy the feeling of renewal Spring Cleaning

Slowly but surely Spring has arrived. The dark days of Spring is a time of renewal, of growth and movement, of fresh air, sunshine and rain. It is an excellent time to shed some of the more sluggish habits of Winter, clean our spaces and let in fresh air and light, change our diets into a plant centric direction, to stretch and move like Nature is doing all around us.

In Chinese medicine, the organ of Spring is the liver. It’sment. It processes foods, drugs, environmental toxins, hormones, emotions and helps us eliminate unwanted substances. We can enhance the liver’s function by doing a cleanse.

Cleansing can take manytain foods, drugs and alcohol to fasting.

Studies on fasting and short courses of caloric restriction (5-7 days) have found that if a person between the ages of 50-70 years old does it for one week twice per year, it can increase their life span by 15 years. How is this possible?

Cleansing can increase autophagy, which could be thought of as cellular Spring cleaning, It

is a physiological process where the body clears out damaged cells and other debris, recycles

what is not. It is induced by fasting (in as little as 24 hours), calorie restriction, exercise and a ketogenic diet. Autophagy has been shown to improve health in many ways including preventing neurodegenerative

Practice now for well-being the rest of the year

Health tips for a healthy year

The ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a holistic practice that values harmony and balance with the relationship of:

•The four seasons,

•The natural environment,

•The human body.

Winter is the best time to prepare the body for the upcoming year. If we preserve our body’s energy well in the cold winter, we can expect a healthier body in the whole year.

Alternatively, if we don't prepare a good foundation in wintertime, we might easily get cold-related symptoms. These include allergic rhinitis, asthma, stomachache, menstruconditions that affect the endocrine system, making us easily fatigued later in the spring.

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diseases, cancer, heart disease and diabetes. It has also been shown to boost immunity.

Intense cleanses, such as fasting or extreme calorie restriction are not for everyone, especially if you are pregnant or growing or on certain medications or have an eating disorder.

from reducing sugar, alcohol, caffeine, processed foods and increasing their vegetables.

Spring vegetables are naturally high in nutrients that en-

the liver: young spring greens, parsley, asparagus, radishes, artichokes. Challenge yourself to eat 5-9 servings of assorted vegetables per day. A serving is ½ cup, so it is not as hard as it sounds. A big salad for lunch or stir fry for dinner can be three or more servings. See how many different vegetables you can eat in a week. Sorry, potatoes and corn don’t count, but different varieties of lettuce do! If you don’t tolerate raw vegetables, make a soup or steam them.

And move!! If you’re unable to get out and exercise, wave your arms overhead, march in place. If you can’t do minutes several times per day.

Don’t forget to drink water. Just like washing your clothes, it is important to rinse!!

Every time I do a cleanse, I think to myself, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?” The hardest part is starting. See if you can get a friend or family member -

al. Headaches, crankiness, gas often show up in the beginning. But this is your body getting rid of the debris. It will go away in a week or so. Your cells will light up, like washing your windows. Happy Spring!!

Dr. Jennifer Means welcomes you for Primary Care for the whole family: Nutrition, IV Therapy, Naturopathy, and Acupuncture. Contact us at 503-641-6400.

Collage Craft Night

A free community arts & crafts event hosted by Leedy Grange Hall. Saturday, April 1st 2-7pm 835 NW Saltzman Rd, Portland

RSVP here:

▪Collage with Magazines

▪Materials Provided

▪All Ages Welcome

and store our body’s energy are -

ments and keeping a calm and stable emotional space to help maintain a healthy mental state.

It is also essential to exercise, which improves metabolism and immunity, and increase cellular activities.

Moreover, according to the TCM, dietary therapy can assist in our body’s energy. Foods such as lamb, duck, walnuts, chestnuts, sweet potatoes, carrots, black beans, black sesame seeds, black fungus, and seaweed can

be increased in winter. Additionally, warm spices such as ginger, garlic, fennel, nutmeg, and cardamom should be added to meal preparation.

By James Ho: Licensed Acupuncturist in Oregon, Doctoral of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. For more information: 503.646.8575 or visit www.hhclinic.com.

Sp r ing is a t ime to Spring time renew the body the HEALTH

Swedish Pancakes...........................

3 delicately rolled pancakes, dusted with powdered sugar and served with lingonberry butter.

Three Little Pigs...............................

Link sausage rolled in 3 large pancakes with apple sauce on the side.

Master Burger..................................

Deluxe burger, served with cheddar cheese and sliced lean ham, served on sesame bun with all the fixings.

Monte Cristo Sandwich...................

Our own thick french toast bread with turkey, ham and Swiss cheese.

Senior Plate......................................

One egg, two bacon strips or links, pancakes or hashbrowns, and one slice of toast

Tom’s Pot Roast Dinner...................

Just like mom’s. Served with creamy mashed potatoes that we made from scratch and fresh sauteed vegitables. Satisfying!

Let's help in protecting this incredible insect

What I learned about our local butterflies

Widely known for their colorful wings and for their role as pollinators, butecosystems around the world. As we move out of the colder winter weather and into Spring, you might start seeing morehood. Here are some interesting facts about these fascinating insects.

Where butterflies live

The urban Portland area that comes to mind when thinking about places where it’s true that warm, tropical environments are home to a great number and diversity of in other habitats. Some can be found in high-elevation alpine environments. Others do, in fact, live in urban or suburban gardens.

Often, those urban species

gardens not only for food, but also for places to lay their eggs. can be a great way to create a

in the area can use as food plants. It’s important to know since not all species have the same food plants. Common

Northwest include the Painted Lady, the Western Tiger Swallowtail, and the Oregon Swallowtail.

Protecting Butterflies

vulnerable to climate change and other environmental changes like deforestation

#TRAVELBEAVERTON&BEYOND RAVEL EAVERTON EYOND

- particularly specialist species, which can live in only a very a limited number of food plants they can safely feed off of. It’s important to take action to preserve the environment in order to, among other reasons, help preserve the habitats and environmental conditions that these

can help us understand and protect our environment. So, by, take a moment to appreciate it - and to consider what you can do to help protect and support these incredible insects.

Traffic Q&A: With the Beaverton Police Department

Q: It drives me crazy when people drive with their high beams on. Do the police pull cars over for this dangerous act?

ANSWER: Yes, officers will stop vehicles for violating ORS 811.520 (Unlawful Use or Failure to Use Lights.) This statues references ORS 811.515 (Lighting Requirements), which lists all lighting requirements for vehicle. As it pertains to the use of the high beams, 811.515 (6)(a) states: “Whenever the driver of a vehicle approaches an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet, the driver must use a distribution of light or composite beam so aimed that the glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of the oncoming driver. The use of the low beams of the vehicle headlight system is in compliance with this paragraph…” ORS 811.515 (6)(b) states: “Except when in the act of overtaking or passing, a driver of a vehicle following another vehicle within 350 feet to the rear must use the low beams of the vehicle headlight system.”

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Plan now for an Amazing New Years Cruise to the Mexican Riviera

Multi-generational travel is growing

TRAVEL

Traveling with family is a rich and rewarding experience, so naturally more “multi-gen” families are taking vacations together.

We’ve seen an increase in extended families traveling together over the last couple years, so what better way than to welcome the new year with family and friends on this exclusive cruise!

The Mexican Riviera has it all

Take a quick boat ride to Land’s End and explore secluded beaches and dramatic rock formations, including the famed Los Arcos. A scenic

drive along the coastline of Cabo San Lucas offers stunning ocean views, while cliff divers take your breath away in Mazatlan. Sample the goods at Hacienda Dona Engracia, one of the best tequila factories in started.

Never too late to plan ahead

•7-Day Mexican Riviera on the Norwegian Joy

•Round-Trip Los Angeles: Cabo & Puerto Vallarta

Dec 29, 2024 To Jan 5, 2025

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By Joyce Bates, owner of Sun

Anna Janowski is a teen (grade 12) volunteer at the Beaverton City Library. Outside of school, she likes to read, write, play softball and the trumpet.

"Don't be afr a id, "Don't be afraid, ch a nge is a change beaut ifu l beautiful thing"

s a id the said b ut terfly butterfly

Earth Day lessons for investors

Preserving the environment

It’s almost Earth Day, when people around the world focus on ways of protecting and preserving the environment. And the lessons from this occasion can be applied to other areas of life — such as investing.

Here are some themes to consider:

Sustainability –– From an environmental perspective, sustainability encompasses a range of issues, such as using natural resources wisely. As an investor, you, too, need to protect your resources. So, for example, to sustain a long-term investment strategy, you won’t want to dip into your retirement accounts, such as your IRA home or car repairs or other unexpected, costly bills before retirement. You can help prevent this by building an emergency fund containing several months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, lowrisk account. And once you’re retired, you need to sustain your portfolio so it can help provide

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income for many years. For that to happen, you’ll need to maintain a withdrawal rate that doesn’t deplete your investments too soon.

Growth potential – Growth – Many people plant trees to celebrate Earth Day, with the hope that, as the trees grow, they’ll contribute to cleaner air. When you invest, you also need growth potential if you’re going to achieve your goals, including a comfortable retirement. So, your portfolio will need a reasonable percentage of growth-oriented vehicles, such as stocks and stock-based mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Yet, you do need to be aware that these investments can lose value, especially during downturns can help reduce the impact

of market turbulence on your holdings by also owning other types of investments, such as bonds, government securities

While these investments can also lose value, they are typically less volatile than stocks and stockbased mutual funds and ETFs. The appropriate percentage investments in your portfolio depends on your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term

Avoidance of “toxins” –– At some Earth Day events, you can learn about positive behaviors such as disposing of toxic items safely. And in the investment world, you’ll also want to avoid toxic activities, such as chasing “hot” stocks that aren’t appropriate for your needs, or trading investments so frequently that you run up commissions markets altogether when there’s a temporary decline.

Consolidation –– Getting rid of clutter and unnecessary possessions is another lesson some people take away from Earth Day. All of us, when we look around our homes, could items — do we really need two

staplers? When you invest, it’s also surprisingly easy to pick up “clutter” in the form of multiple accounts. You might have an and brokerage accounts with two or three others. If you were to consolidate these accounts with one provider, you might reduce correspondence — even if it is online — and possibly even lower the fees you pay. But perhaps more important, by consolidating these accounts

Celebrating the spiritual celebrations of Spring Embrace change

SPIRITUAL ESSAY

“Spring is made of solid, fourteen-karat gratitude, the reward for the long wait. Every religious tradition from the northern hemisphere honors some form of April hallelujah, for this is the season of exquisite redemption, a slam-bang return to joy after a season of cold second thoughts.” (Barbara Kingsolver in Animal, Vegetable, Miracle)

Thismonth has an abundance of celebratory spring festivals. Redemption and the yearning for liberation leadfound on the lips of worshipers across a breadth of religious traditions.

•Christians continue the

Easter.

•Muslims continue the Ramadan anticipating the

•Jews continue the

Passover.

These traditions and others recognize that after a cold season and long wait that warm gratitude will shortly embrace us. Each in their own way seeks to prepare us to accept change.

at one place, possibly with professional who knows your investment strategy. Earth Day only happens once a year — but it may provide lessons for investors that can last a lifetime.

For more information, contact Karen at 503-356-1190.

How much will you need to retire? Let’s talk.

Karen Bolin

Financial Adviser

3835 SW 185th Ave, Suite 300

Aloha, OR 97078 (503) 356-1190

Karen.Bolin@edwardjones.com

www.edwardjones.com

Consider the timing of these spiritual events and their connection to spring’s momentous changes. Not surprisingly,

found in all three traditions. Their color, vibrancy, beauty, and fragrance partner well with these holidays.

ering plants that undergo cyclical annual transformations.

Blueberry bushes and assorted trees of hazelnuts, pears, cherries, apples, and more bring color, vibrancy, beauty, fragrance, and fruits year in and out. They do so by embracing the regularity and necessity of

Winter’s dormancy leads to spring’s bud burst, bright bloom, and petals dropping. Spring’s fruit setting leads to summer’s ripening, autumn’s harvest, and

winter’s dormancy again. Embracing change helps us move from dormancy to fruit-

•What gratitude awaits you?

•What would a return to joy look like?

•What liberation do you long for and to share?

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local financial advisor, Karen Bolin.

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Everyone is necessarily the hero of their own life story

This week my school hosted a multi-cultural celebration assembly

History's Refugee

Wehad ten different performances, including seven amazing dances performed by different cultures of our school! This included the Southeast Asian dances, Pilipino dance, and the Vietnamese hat and fan dance. I was a part of the hat and fan dance, and I can testify that all the students made the choreography and worked for months preparing.

This assembly is the most exciting and anticipated assem-

some students can feel scared sharing their culture, traditions, foods, practices, etc. that are not largely accepted by the

During this assembly, there were standing ovations, cheers, and claps from the entire student body. We were all celebrating the beauty of diversity. I hope that every school learns to shine a light on the importance of sharing culture and identity.

In addition to the dance, I closed the hour long celebration with two spoken word poetry pieces. The one I am about to share with you comes from the heart, a piece that I cherish and think represents the spirit of the celebration.

HISTORY'S REFUGEE

I am saying these words on behalf of someone who has outlined your birth and will pencil in remarks of your death

These are the words of history, though she cannot be here today to speak with you. She

is away in the past, writing herself into the footnotes of a mother’s child

I am a mother’s child. I am the granddaughter of refugees who can trace the word pain better than I will ever be able to write it

I write with respect. I write their story across my skin and let the pencil lead leave behind an iridescent silver.

I am the silver lining of a dying country

Balancing your wants and needs

Tips for home Buyers this Spring

REAL ESTATE

Though there are more homes for sale now than there were this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way:

“While the number of homes for sale is increasing, it is still 43.2% lower than it was before the pandemic in 2017 to 2019. This means that there are still fewer homes available to buy on a typical day than there were a few years ago.”

The current housing shortage has an impact on how you search for a home this spring. With limited options on the market, buyers who consider

what’s a necessity versus what’s a nice-to-have will be more successful in their home search.

The first step?

Get pre-approved for a mortgage. Pre-approval helps you better understand what you can borrow for your home loan, and that plays an important

My grandfather rises with the moon and screams with the longevity of a star long past its death. He is a man of war. Aness under his eyelids when he sleeps so he must wake my grandmother

It was my grandmother who held the relentless belief that stable ground can be carved into restlessness and her children had the reverence to believe her. She kissed the sand of the Philippines when God delivered her

Faith has always charted the constellations that traveled above my grandparent’s heads as they stitched their way through a pocket of war. As they left a country that slaughtered their brothers and sisters. They left a place which carted away the remains of war to the next generation

I am the next generation. I have tears in my eyes that fell from that of my grandmother’s. I have felt her stories burrow under my skin as if taking a

long and restful nap

safe in my blood and on my tongue

And it is this tongue that takes the broken English of its family and creates a broken narrative. Because history is made from the broken pieces of what we all leave behind

This is the history that I am trying to speak and the history I am grateful to be.

role in how you’ll put your list together. After all, you don’t want to fall in love with a home that’s out of reach. Once you have a good grasp on your budget, the best way to prioritize all the features you want and need in a home is to put together a list.

Here’s a great way to think about them before you begin:

•Must-Haves – If a house doesn’t have these features, it won’t work for you and your lifestyle.

•Nice-To-Haves – These are features you’d love to have but can live without. Niceto-haves aren’t dealbreakers, hits all the must-haves and some of the these, it’s a contender.

•Dream State – This is where you can really think big. Again, these aren’t features a home in your budget that has all the must-haves, most of the nice-to-haves, and any of these, it’s a clear winner.

Finally, once you’ve created your list and categorized it in a way that works for you, discuss it with your real estate agent.

They’ll be able to help you through the best ways to stick area that meets your needs.

Elisabeth Dellit is a 10th Grader at Jesuit High School. She enjoys reading, writing creative stories, baking/cooking and participating in her school’s drama program.

A good story Should change the way you see the world

The car market is still in a crazy place

Are you looking for a new car?

Hello loyal Beaverton readers! Thank you to everyone who has written in, called and emailed with automotive questions.

Thismonth we have had a number of questions asked about the current crazy car market and the availability of new cars and trucks. So, here is what I see as I go about my day

The quick answer is 'yes', I am able to get new vehicles. However, currently, manufacturers are building what makes sense to them with obvious supply chain issues as well as the microchip shortages. Some hybrid and electric vehicles are also available, however, none that I personally would recommend yet.

Buying new cars

So, speaking of the ability to purchase a new vehicle, we still cannot get exactly what we want as far as paint color, or interior color. Plus, we

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may or may not be able to get the options we want. Special ordering of new vehicles seems to be opening up a bit and in some cases a new vehicle can be ordered, built, and in your driveway within 120 days.

Buying pre-owned cars (under $20k)

For pre-owned cars, things haven't changed a bit. There remains to be an extremely high demand for used vehicles and in the in the under $20k category, for example, expect high mileage, high pricing and few options.

Buying former rental cars

Former rental cars are also available but I do not recommend these as they are typically driven hard, seldomly serviced, and lord knows what else as a tourist drives it off the lot! Plus they are priced the same as non- former rental cars so there is not much reason to buy one under any circumstances. In my opinion, purchasing these cars is an invitation for trouble.

Some deals are still to be had outside of Portland

As far as purchasing a used

vehicle that is 2-3 years old, I've seen the price of these cars even exceed the cost of a new vehicle, especially if it is purchased in the Portland Metro area. Note that I have been able to get some very nice deals on Metro area.

Buying pre-owned cars

(under $10k)

Lastly, for the under $10k price category, be very careful if you plan to go it alone. Not only are dealerships still doing prices, but they may also be aggressive in selling back end products like extended warranties or GAP insurance.

Puddletown Chess Teaches the Next Generation

The Kids Are All Right

My goal in teaching chess has always been to get more kids playing to expand our competitive chess community: to replace the young players who move on to other activities and the old timers who give upcover that the three kids behind Puddletown Chess are building on the same idea with their full service organization, offering chess training, seminars and tournaments for beginners and experienced players.

Puddletown is led by Zoey Tang, an International Master, current Oregon State Champion and freshman at Westview High School. Her achievements are remarkable, but it’s especially impressive that she’s

using the expertise she’s gained to spread chess knowledge to others. Rounding out the Puddletown team are Zoey’s younger brother, Austin Tang and Ishaan Kodarapu, both accomplished players in their own rankings, and both still in middle school.

Yes, these kids are all intimidating. But they also seem to be refreshingly modest and doing it for the right reasons. They want to keep

Chess

Bottom line

My suggestion for all of my loyal readers is to be careful, do your research and if possible, go through a reputable keep you protected and insulate you from the sellers. Even if you think you are a shrewd negotiator, that will not work in today's market.

Thank You all for reading. Please continue to ask questions and I will answer as soon as I am able. If anyone is looking for a new or used vehicle, or has one they would like to sell, please allow us to assist you. We will save you time, money, and the hassle of dealing with a dealership salesman. Email me at fergusonautobrokers@gmail.com

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chess active and available for kids and players of all ages. Their online offerings are an easy entry point for beginners to learn and play at their own pace. Puddletown tournaments, held at comfortable locations like Godfather’s Pizza, are convenient and relaxing. The Puddletown founders proudly tell me that the youngest player at a recent tournament was 4 years old(!) and they get lots of return players.

And for you cynics out there who think, “they’re probably the truth is Puddletown's goal is to donate $500,000 worth of cash and free services by the time they all graduate high school in 2028. Pretty admirable! So, the future of chess looks bright thanks to the ambitious ideas of these resourceful kids. It’s almost enough to ease the troubled mind of a crusty old timer like me.

To find out more about Puddletown Chess and their complete learning opportunities, go to Puddletownchess.org

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.

Tous Les Jours, meaning

“everyday” in French, is a bakery café chain that boasts freshly made pastries and cakes which are made on-site in the early hours of each morning.

This warm and inviting bakery saw its origins in store opened in 1997. The founder wanted to establish a bakery that not only provided delicious baked goods but also an unparalleled cozy atmosphere. This vision soon turned into reality and Tous Les Jours became a popular spot for people to gather and pastry or slice of cake.

What sets Tous Les Jours apart from other bakeries is

their commitment to using high-quality ingredients and traditional French baking techniques. From savory croissants and baguettes to sweet macarons and cakes, Tous Les Jours has something to offer for every craving.

Amongst their most popular items is their signature strawberry croissant, sliced strawberries. The milk bread, which has a soft and your mouth, is perfect for

sandwiches or home-made French Toast. Try the cloud cakes for an unforgettable experience in confectionary bliss; Tous Les Jours offers a wide range of cakes for all occasions, from birthdays to weddings.

The friendly staff at the Beaverton location genuine-

and this is apparent in their inspired customer service and a warm welcome to every guest. Come and experience the charming interior and aroma of freshly baked goods which entices customers to return--again and again!

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One of the most important rules in photography

Learn to master

The Rule of Thirds

PHOTOGRAPHY

Whetheryou’ve enrolled

classesor are planning to improve your photography skills on your own, it’s important to master the Rule of Thirds. As one of the most well-known lessons in photo composition, understanding this technique is an essential part of your are some helpful insights to get you started.

Understanding the Rule of Thirds in Photography

What Is the Rule of Thirds?

According to the rule of thirds, a photographer should view

their image as a gridbroken into thirds with nine squares total. With this grid in mind, along these invisible lines or at points where they intersect. The practice works well for landscape images, as well as

Embrace healthy new habits

Welcome Spring!!

As the weather begins to warm, the clouds dissipate, and our waking hours are seems to be a rush of anticipation and excitement in the air, and a desire to embrace healthy new habits. If you’re feeling this stirring as well, here are a your lifestyle, and put a spring in your step this month.

Out with the old

Sorting belongings into categories (trash, sell, give away, store, put away, etc.) is a great way to declutter a home take inventory of, replace, or let go of thoughts and behavior patterns that no longer serve us. Overhauling negative people, places and ideas from our lives frees up mental and emotional energy needed to make positive changes, and relieves weight energy or self-esteem.

Let the light In

The physical and mental

adequate exposure to sunlight are lengthy, and well-documented (improved immunity,

sleep, a decrease in seasonal and other forms of depression, higher energy levels and MORE).

To harness the healing power of sunshine, throw open the shades, schedule a walk with friends, spend time gardening, keep windows clean, or opt for lunch outside!

Reconnect

After a long, cold winter tempting to remain cocooned in our homes.

center of an image, the rule helps photographers create a more balanced, visuallystunning photo. This allows image you’ve captured.

D o P h o to g ra p h e r s Do Photographers

images where one person,

Why Should You Use It? Should You Use It?

these grid lines creates a point of interest in a shot. Since the human eye is naturally guided to these pointsrather than the

How Does the Rule of Thirds Apply to Editing? Thirds to apply when you’re taking photos, but when you’re editing them as well. Since editing approaches like reframing and cropping can is along your invisible grid, it’s important to keep the Rule of Thirds in mind before you hit the save button. Likewise, an older shot you captured that didn’t follow the Rule of Thirds can be experimented with in post-production to

A l way s H ave to Fo l l ow Always Have to Follow t h e R u l e o f T h i rd s ? the Rule of Thirds? The best part about rules is that they are made to be broken. Once a novice photographer masters the Rule of Thirds in their early photography classes, they are in a better place to make a purposeful decision and break the rule. Doing so can result in some visually striking shots that you may never have thought to capture before.

Have more questions? Schedule a 1-on-1 in-person photo class at the Shutterbug (1 hr for $45) online or in-store! Need to rent a camera? Give us a call for availability at (503) 639-5088.

#FOX12OREGON New Homeless Program Provides $1000 per month for a year

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Aproposed Oregon bill would provide homeless people and low-income people with $1,000 per month for a year.

services desired by the recipient would be covered by the $1,000 payments.

Payments would be targeted toward BIPOC, people aged 58 and up, people with disabilities, veterans, homeless youth, and households with children.

However, social support and interaction is vital to long-term health and wellness. Some simple ways to connect or reconnect with family and friends during this emerging season are to host or attend a board game/trivia night, check out group/class offerings at your local community center, learn a new skill/language, or volunteer for a cause you care about.

The Department of Human Services would administer the People’s Housing Assistance Fund Demonstration Program, which would provide 12 monthly $1,000 payments to individuals who met the following criteria: experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, severely rent burdened, or earning at or below 60% of area median income.

Rent, emergency expenses, food, childcare, or other goods/

Before the program is implemented, Portland State University would conduct a policy options for providing

If the trial program is successful, the DHS would create a plan for administrating the funds.

For more local news, visit www.kptv.com

To learn more, get involved, or to gift this vital ministry with a donation of any size, call 503-644-2339 or visit us online at gsmusa.org.

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Crosswalks Responsibilities

Stay alert, both drivers and pedestrians

At every roadway intersection, there is a crosswalk unless posted with a “Crosswalk Closed” sign. Some crosswalks are marked,walks across the state are unmarked.

For example, when two roads intersect and there are no crosswalk markings on the roadway, there are, in fact, four unmarked crosswalks. Each unmarked crosswalk extends across each individual roadway connecting one corner to the next.

It’s important to note that an unmarked crosswalk will never exist diagonally across an intersection. You will find most marked crosswalks exist at intersections that are electronically controlled by lights. Think of all the residential area roadway intersections within Beaverton; nearly all those intersections have unmarked crosswalks.

Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 801.220 defines both marked and unmarked crosswalks. As a general rule of thumb, a crosswalk exists at every intersection corner and extends from one corner only exception is when the unmarked crosswalk has a posted sign making it closed. Drivers and pedestrians have

#TVF&R TVF&R invites local scouts to register for this great event

Scout Day is April 22, sign up today!

PUBLIC SAFETY

Local Scouts won’t want to miss an opportunity emergency preparedness from professionals.

specific actions they can and can’t do at intersections.

Pedestrians can cross at an electronically controlled crosswalk only when the “walk” or related signal is indicated. Once the countdown starts or the red hand starts to flash, a pedestrian no longer has a right to step off the curb and begin walking across the roadway.

If a pedestrian is already in the crosswalk and proceeding across the roadway when the red hand starts to flash, they may continue to proceed across the roadway with haste.

Pedestrians can cross at unmarked intersections at any time unless that crossing will cause an immediate hazard to the motoring public.

Drivers must stop and remain stopped for pedestrians crossing the roadway in crosswalks. At crosswalks within an electronically controlled intersection, drivers must stop and remain

stopped for a pedestrian if the pedestrian is six feet or less away from the lane the driver intends to turn into.

At crosswalks that are not electronically controlled, drivers must stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian if the pedestrian is one lane of travel or less away from the lane the driver intends to turn into.

Beaverton Police Department would like to remind drivers and pedestrians to stay alert around crosswalks. Any stretch of roadway used by both pedestrians and cars are areas to be especially cautious, crashes often occur here.

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue is hosting a Scout Day on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to noon at the South Operating Center, 8445 S.W. Elligsen Road, in Wilsonville. Both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from across TVF&R’s service area are invited to attend this free community event. Scouts will have an opporand escape planning, explore

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This event is tailored for grades. Participants will be divided into groups and rotate through several handson and interactive stations. Scout leaders and parents are encouraged to move through the activity stations with their Scouts.

We will start promptly at 10 a.m. and encourage groups to arrive 15 minutes early.

Those interested in attending the event can register online at www.tvfr.com.

For more information about Scout Day, call 503-259-1502 or email Events@tvfr.com.

For more police news, visit www.beavertonpolice.org

#FOX12OREGON A Beaverton couple celebrated their 70th anniversary

The perfect marriage

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Both 96-year-old Jerry Midbust and 94-year-old Janet Midbust are from Wisconsin but met while living in southern Oregon. They say they drove to Las Vegas from Eugene 70 years ago to get married.

They have a loving relationship but say their marriage hasn’t been without sadness

Steven died when he was 56 years old and another son had a serious health problem.

“That was hard on a mother and dad, but we pulled thru as a family and built a stronger union because of that,” Janet said. “If possible, mend your

this,’ if we can do it anyone can do it.”

For his part, Jerry says he has the perfect marriage, and doesn’t regret one bit about making that drive to Las Vegas and getting married.

For more local news, visit www.kptv.com

Our Town: Climate Action | Food Waste | Road Improvement | BURA Building a Better Beaverton

The Urgency of Comprehensive, LongTerm Climate Action

As the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day is celebrated this year, the city continues its work to help address the impacts of climate change.

In 2019, the city adopted the Climate Action Plan, a set of goals highlighting the city’s commitment to our future.

Since then, the world—andcantly. The impacts of a changing world have been more and more obvious: Summer temperatures have soared, places where we’ve made memories have burned to the ground, the smoke arrives earlier and lingers longer, allergy seasons are extended, and invasive pests are taking up residence.

Within the city, each program has a role to play, both internally (for more sustainable operations) and in the community (to reduce emissions and address the impacts of climate change).

However, the issue of climate change goes far beyond the city limits. It will also take the work of county and state leaders to make an impact. Climate change impacts us all. The ongoing effort to address it and protect our planet has never been more important.

How can you help? The city has relaunched the Beaverton Climate Challenge, an invitation for you to keep track

of all the ways you decrease your household emissions to help Beaverton meet its climate goals. Sign up today at www. sustainablebeaverton.com.

Snapshots of Progress

Toward the City’s Climate Action Goals:

•The city drafted and adopted a Sustainable Fleet Policy prioritizing zero-emissions vehicles for any new lightduty vehicle purchase. The policy also improves data collection for rightsizing the use of renewable biofuels for vehicles with diesel engines.

•Electric-vehicle infrastructure installation is underlocations.

•Public electric-vehicle charging stations at city facilities were expanded to serve more vehicles.

•The Purple Pipe Program will use cleaned stormwater to irrigate green spaces, parks, school grounds, and yards.

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•New railroad crossing to be added north of SW Arctic Boulevard.

•Construction of the sidewalks and bicycle paths along the remaining portions of SW Western Avenue will continue throughout the winter and early spring.

•The Cooper Mountain Community Development Plan to prioritize improving resiliency to climate change and protecting natural resources.

•Warming and cooling centers and shelters have been expanded to support vulnerable community members during extreme events.

•A Climate Action Task Force was established to advise City Council.

•Ongoing parking reform will increase density and promote active transportation.

•The updated Beaverton Community Vision recognizes the importance of a sustainable city.

•The Library of Things continues to reduce consumption.

•2019 was the year Beaverton’s Climate Action Plan was adopted.

•3 water storage pump facilities have been upgraded.

•100 percent of electricity used for city operations is from renewable sources.

Food Waste Prevention Week is April 10-16

Earth Day is Saturday, Apr. 22, and this year’s theme is Invest In Our Planet. While there are many ways to do this, including by planting trees, reducing single-use plastics, and more, one of the most impactful ways is by not wasting

contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, so reducing food waste saves natural resources, time, and money!

Celebrate Earth Day this year by participating in Food

Waste Prevention Week, Monday, Apr. 10 through Sunday, Apr. 16. To get involved in the fun, visit www. FoodWastePreventionWeek. com or keep an eye on the city’s Facebook and Twitter accounts @cityofbeaverton. Wasted food costs the average Oregon household $1,600 per year.

Ready to get started saving that wasted money? Visit www.eatsmartwasteless.com for tips and resources on how your household can prevent the wasting of food.

Preventing wasted food at businesses is great for the business and the whole community. There are free resources, information, and great local videos available. There’s also an opportunity to share how your business is making efforts to reduce waste. Visit www.foodwastestopswithme. org to learn more. Also, many food-generating businesses are required to keep food scraps out of the garbage.

For more information on how to comply with the new business food scraps requirement, visit www. BeavertonOregon.gov/BizFoodScraps.

Western Avenue Street Improvements

Construction of the 48-inch Willamette Water Supply Commission (WWSS) waterline to be completed with connection into Beaverton Hillsdale Highway in winter 2024. Construction will start on the following items this year:

•New signalized intersections to be added at the SW Allen Boulevard and SW 5th Street intersections.

•Waterline service lateral connections are being made to transfer city water service from the existing 12-inch waterline within SW Western Avenue to the recently constructed 16-inch waterline.

The 48-inch waterline that will be installed within the SW is owned by the WWSS. This pipeline is referred to as the (MPE 1.1).

Learn more about the project at www. BeavertonOregon.gov/ WesternAve. For more information regarding the WWSS MPE 1.1 project, visit www.OurReliableWater.org/mpe.

Input Wanted on BURA Portfolio Redevelopment Strategy

The Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency (BURA) owns several key downtown properties and is creating a strategy to guide their future redevelopment.

Share your thoughts about new uses and community benopen house on Wednesday, Apr. 19. New uses could include transit-oriented, mixed-use employment; housing; affordable housing; and commercial could include community- and cultural-enriching uses, amenities, and accessibility. Your input will be considered for future developments to make values and priorities.

For more information and updates, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/ BURARedevStrategy or email our BURA team in the Community Development Department at urbanrenewal@BeavertonOregon.gov.

Free tax preparation and filing assistance services are available in partnership with CASH Oregon and Metropolitan Family Services through Sunday, Apr. 16. This service is offered by appointment only; walk-ins will not be accepted. Visit www.BeavertonOregon. gov/TaxPrep for requirements and appointments.

**2023 Move in Special**

Falling is one of the biggest risks to the health and well-being of older adults, as every year, 36 million seniors suffer a fall.

From physical conditions to hazards in the home, there are many different factors that can cause older adults to be at risk of a fall.

If you’re concerned about falling, either for yourself or a loved one, here at Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills we’re holding free fall risk evaluations throughout the month of April. Our team will meet with you or a loved one and spend time going over risk factors that could exist for you to consider, including many you may not even be aware of.

To book a time with our team for a free evaluation, visit us online at prestigecare.com/beavertonhills or call our community at (503) 520-1350 and speak to a member of our team.

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Tracking fall risks in the home

FREE Fall Risk Evaluations:

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Arug not fastened to the in the bathroom. A small pet running around.

Each of those are common in the homes of many older adults, and all are among the hazards that can lead to falls in seniors. But scan the home for dangers can help keep you or a loved one safe.

Here are a few things to look for, or consider, in different rooms in the home:

Living Room / Bedroom:

•Remove loose cords and

wires or fasten them to

•Remove clutter like piles of newspapers, magazines, etc.

•Ensure all light bulbs are bright enough and

working, and keep spares on hand.

Staircases:

•Check that handrails are securely fastened to the wall.

•If stairs are carpeted, ensure the carpet is securely

•If stairs are hardwood, install non-slip adhesive strips.

Bathroom:

•Install non-slip mats or pads in the shower or tub.

•Install weight-bearing grab bars or railings for assistance getting up and down.

•Install nightlights for increased visibility overnight.

Free Fall Risk Evaluations at Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills

If you or a loved one is concerned about falling, our team here at Prestige Senior Living Beaverton

Hills is offering free fall risk evaluations throughout April at our community. Our team will work with you or a loved one to determine possible risk factors for a fall.

To book a time for an evaluation, contact us at (503) 520-1350, or visit our website at prestigecare. com/BeavertonHills and select “Fall Risk Evaluations” from the drop-down menu on the form.

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How old would you be, if you didn’t know how old you are?

The

Power of Accepting Change Being positive attracts positive outcomes

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Who enjoys change?

For many, it is not desired because it can be unsettling, inconvenient, scary, and stressful. However, it is necessary and a guaranteed part of life whether we know it is coming such as aging, or unexpectedly like a life changing event.

How we respond makesney and outcome.

A client told me this week that the universe is rigged in her favor, and I thought

what a great mantra. I must say that at 89, as she herself experiences profound life changes, she is indeed receiving blessings from friends and people in ways she never anticipated.

Recently, she discovered

her husband has dementia and needed to move into assisted living. They have been married for 70 years, and accepting this transition in her best friend and life partner has been a giant pill to swallow. Since meeting her, I

have watched as she processes mentally and emotionally the transformation, grasping how it occurred and what she could have done differently.

Along the way, as I see tears and hear stories, I watch as she reaches for the positive. Is it easy? No. And yet, it is doable and worth-

change and are actual tools to help us learn to accept what is occurring.

Because she chooses to look for the good, the good shows up. Neighbors, people, and vendors offer to help. The universe truly is showing up for her. Remember, it is all in choosing how you want to

show up for yourself. Being positive attracts positive outcomes.

Please feel free to contact Mature Moves Real Estate Team / Mature Moves Made Easy at 971-227-1302 or Kimberly@mmret.com. Generations in a home is a treasure, downsizing is a gift!

Summer Registration is April 15th!

THPRD News

In-district registration begins on Saturday, April 15 and out-of-district registration begins on Monday, April 17. Plan your summer activities early and reserve your spot!

Facility Hours and Hours and Operations Update: We’ve received several questions from the public lately about why their favorite facility is closed some days or is open less hours than before the pandemic. The reality such as aquatics, combined with added budget pressures from increased personnel services

All of our centers have been deeply impacted. Here is a summary of the changes to our operational hours.

• open after 3 years! Sunset was closed for three years and was

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27. However the facility is open through Friday for now.

•4 centers are closed BOTH Saturdays and Sundays, including the ones in Aloha, Elsie Stuhr, Garden Home, and Harman Swim Centers.

•3 centers are closed Sundays: Beaverton Swim Center, Cedar Hills Rec Center, and the Tualatin Hills Nature Center.

•And 2 centers have seen significant changes to their weekday hours since before the pandemic: Aloha Swim Center and the Tualatin Hills Athletic Center.

VivaVillage Monthly Calendar

Aging is a team sport, join us!

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Activities (open to all) RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082

Women’s Coffee Women’s April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10 am. Meet in person at Jim & Patty’s Coffee, 4130 SW 117th.

RSVP recommended

Age Cafe Age Cafe April 7, 11 am–12 pm. Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th St. Small group conversations exploring topics of interest to older adults. Topic: Listening. Stay and mingle afterward.

Online Viva Village 101 Online Viva Village 101 April 8, 10–11:30 am.

A fun and informational session about Village life for prospective members and/ or volunteers. RSVP for the Zoom link

Viva Village Forum Viva Forum April 17, 2–3:30 pm. Topic: Community Safety Issues. A representative from the Department of Public Safety of the Beaverton Police Department will talk with us about safety concerns in our community. Refreshments served. No charge. RSVP recommended

Men’s Coffee Break April 24, 10–11:30 am. Ki Coffee,

Conversation and coffee.

RSVP recommended

District staff are working on recommendations to address the funding gaps and will be updating the board and the public at-large on options the district may wish to pursue to address the budgetary issues in the coming months.

Calling all Coaches – all Coaches –Volunteers Needed: Coaches for year-round youth athletic leagues are needed to volunteer. Give back to your community and inspire youth by creating a positive environment that

self-esteem.

•Basketball: Winter, Spring, and Summer for grades 5-12

•Volleyball: Fall and Summer for grades 4-12

Fitness in the Park: The Fitness in the Park schedule is available at www.thprd.org and new FREE classes are available every week in parks throughout the district.

Lifeguarding and Junior and Junior Guard Classes continue through Spring: Classes focus on developing swimming skills

to help participants meet the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course prerequisites and improve stroke technique. The camp and class introduce participants to lifesaving skills, including in-water aid, CPR, and AED skills (no Learn more here: http://www.thprd.org/activities/ aquatics/lifeguard-training-and-

Spring Cleaning: Maintenance is out cleaning tennis courts, power washing play grounds, preparing baseball and softball

And portable restrooms for programmed sports sites will return this month.

Visit

Online Viva Village Book Online Viva Book Club April 25, 1–2:30 pm. Selected book: Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout. RSVP for the Zoom link

Activities for Members and Volunteers (RSVP to vivavillageevents@gmail.com or call 503-746-5082)

Viva Village Nature Walk Viva Nature Walk April 1, 9:30 am. Vista Brook Park. 6697 SW

morning walk with Viva Village members and volunteers. RSVP rec.

Online Mindfulness

Classes April 3, 10, 17, 11–11:45 am. Befriend Your Inner Critic. Learn how befriending your inner critic can help you live more mindfully. RSVP for link.

Online Women’s Coffee

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10 am. Join members and volunteers for a morning of coffee and conversation. RSVP for the Zoom link

Online Tai Chi Classes

April 6, 13, 20, 27, 10–11:30 am. Learn Tai Chi technique

Richard Chew. RSVP.

Life Stories April 11, 2 pm. In person at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 12250 SW Denney Rd. Viva Villager Joanne Wakeland will speak about her family’s recent inter-generational travel to Antarctica and South America. RSVP rec.

Dine Around Beaverton and Beyond and April 12, 1pm.

Reedville Café, 7575 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy, Hillsboro. Join members and volunteers for lunch and conversation. RSVP req.

Online Living Solo Online Solo April 20, 4 pm. Share ideas and insights about solo living. RSVP for the Zoom link Viva Village Annual Viva Annual Meeting April 22, 1–3 pm. Southminster Presbyterian Church, 12250 SW Denney Rd. Volunteers encouraged to attend. RSVP required.

Thursday Evening Social Thursday Social Group April 27, 5:30–7:30 pm. Oswego Grill, 3211 SW

an evening of dinner and conversation with Viva Village friends. RSVP req.

To learn more about Viva Village and/or see the full calendar of Viva Village events, go to vivavillage.org.

Pink! Rosé Festival Returns to Ron Tonkin Field May 21

Wine lovers rejoice!

OUT & ABOUT

This wine tasting event, which quickly sold out in 2022, is back bigger than ever!

The Pink! Rosé Festival returns to Ron Tonkin Field, home of the Hillsboro Hops, May 21, from 1-4 p.m. for a second year. The festival features more than 22 of Tualatin Valley’s celebrated wineries, which will be featuring new and limited-release rosé wines along the third baseline.

The event welcomes food and wine lovers (and the rosé curious) to explore the award-winning wines of various Tualatin Valley wineries in

a fun and casual environment (think backyard barbecue – in the backyard of America’s favorite pastime).

• • Pink! Rosé Festival Rosé

• • Tickets: $40-$60; purchase Tickets: $40-$60; purchase at pinkrosefest com at pinkrosefest.com

“We’re tickled pink that the Rosé wine festival is returning to Tualatin Valley,” said Laurine Apolloni, one of the creators of the event and co-founder of Apolloni Vineyards. “The Pink! Rosé Festival is the perfect way to spend a spring day discovering your new favorite rosé.”

The successful event, which coincides with Oregon Wine Month, attracted more than 500 attendees last year, and is expected to draw even more rosé lovers in 2023.

The event is strictly 21+ only. Tickets are on sale now! Buy tickets at pinkrosefest. com. Tickets will be available until sold out, and organizers

encourage attendees to purchase tickets soon, before it sells out. Additional tasting tokens and food will be available for purchase. Designated driver tickets are free, and includes admission to the event only. The one-day festival, in celebration of Oregon Wine Month, is presented by Apolloni Vineyards in partnership with the Washington County Visitors Association and the Hillsboro Hops.

With a combination of suburban and rural settings, the Tualatin Valley offers an unparalleled experience for all travelers. Learn more at tualatinvalley.org.

Market Sprout program educates the kiddos on our local food system

Check out our hot food vendors

Despite a few setbacks due to the weather, the market is turning into a little bee hive full of busy marketgoers. For the Spring months, as the market is growing exponentially, we are working hard to their time: from our youngest shoppers to our vendors.

Beaverton Farmers Market thrives on making the environment safe and positive, so all ages are welcome. This is why we developed our Market Sprouts program to engage and educate the kiddos that come to shop with their parents. Together, we learn about the importance of local birds and make bird feeders, we use compasses and make sundials, and we use potatoes to make stamps. Every

mation and our Market Clues are meant to help them explore and learn. Our mission is to inspire children to take part in eating nutritious foods and empower them to make healthy choices.

If you build up an appetite while you shop, consider stopping by any one of our hot food vendors. Little Bear makes authentic Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches and Casa de Tamales serves up tasty street tacos and other Mexican fares.

a hotdog from Hot Doggity or a hand pie from Humble Pie. Kalo Kitchen will be back in the market with their Filipino and Hawaiian fusion inspired food featuring small “plate

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lunch” style dishes. Hapa Pizza will make its 2023 debut in April after opening their brick and mortar restaurant in the old downtown section of Beaverton. Have a sweet tooth?

yourself with a freshly made stroopwafel or pick up a crispy stuffed churro from Rosa’s. Each week, the market wel-

to visit with marketgoers and share their good works. So far this season we have hosted the Oregon Health Authority and Wake Up Beaverton covid vaccination booth. As the months progress, we will host a variety of great organizations that are working to make a community a better place. Please stop by to say hello and learn about their mission.

For our cooking and gardening community, don’t forget to bring your knives and pruning shears to Bill at Edgemaster Knife Sharpening who, along with his trusty helper, Walter the Yorki, works to keep your cutlery and gardening implements sharp and in good working order. Scissors too! It is not uncommon to see teachers come to Bill with bags of school scissors. We all know that the most dangerous knife is a dull knife, so you’ll want to keep yours in good shape!

abundance of exciting businesses in the market. You can grab some fresh produce from Winters Farm, artisan pasta from Esotico, all-natural beef, pork and lamb from Lonely Lane Farms, or a beautiful fragrant West African drink from Hibisbloom. If you are looking for a gift or for an excuse to treat yourself, come visit us every Saturday from 8 am to 1:30 pm. We will see you there!

Market Recipe: Wild Mushroom Stroganoff

Every week at our marorganic mushroom farm - The Mushroomery. They offer a variety of both wild and cultivated mushrooms such

as chanterelles, hedgehogs, etc, as well as dry mushrooms, mushroom powder, “grow your own” kits and so much more! Try this Wild Mushroom Stroganoff recipe from Mom’s Dish, it is delicious!

Ingredients:

•4 tbsp salted butter

•3 garlic cloves

•1 lb chanterelle mushrooms, cleaned

•2 cups heavy whipping cream

•1 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1.Slice chanterelle mushrooms into bite-size pieces.

2.Preheat a skillet with butter and pressed garlic, and cook on medium-low for 2 minutes.

3.Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and saute them for about 7 minutes on medium heat.

4.Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese, and stir to combine all together. Simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.

5.Add your fresh pasta of choice (about 8oz) to the chanterelle mushroom sauce.

#TUALATINVALLEY

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• • May 21, 1-4 p m (V I P May 1-4 p.m. (V.I.P. entry at 12:30 p m ) entry at 12:30 p.m.)

#BeavertonFarmersMarket

FARMERS MARKET

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Beaverton Farmers Market | Summer market begins May 6, 2023

Altitude Beverages Altitude

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Bearded Oregon Bearded 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.

Linda Brand Crab & Seafood is a collective group of fishermen, processors and shellfish farmers who bring the best local, sustainably harvested, and wild seafood to your family’s dinner table. We sell all varieties of salmon, dungeness crab, black cod, ling cod, rockfish, oysters, clams, and black mussels.

Lux Perennials Nursery Lux Perennials grows special plants that make a dramatic statement in your garden by offering varieties that are very long blooming, have exciting color and form, or are rare cultivars.

Fraga Farmstead Farmstead

Creamery is 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, Goatzarella & more!

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.

N2 Coffee & T

Hi, my name is Miguel Garcia and I am the brewer & coffee roaster making craft, premium coffee & tea specializing in nitrogen infused cold brew coffee and teas. Cheers!

Quinn’s Prime & Vine

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!”

Nut-Tritious Foods creates 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.

Lonely Lane Farms Lane Farms offers 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.

Unger Berry Farm Farm

provides quality strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. We are 4th generation farmers with the goal of providing the best quality and best tasting fresh berries on the market.

HIBISBLOOM is a premium hibiscus based beverage and cocktail mixer. We offer three unique and delicious flavors: Cascade Vanilla, Savanna Cinnamon, and Cavally Mint. Not only is this drink very nutritious but it is packed with flavor.

Martinez Family Farm Martinez Farm

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

Super Mineral Broth Mineral Broth creates a mineral broth with all of the health benefits and nutrition of bone broth, using 100% clean, sustainable, locally sourced, plant-based ingredients.

T Bee S Honey T Bee S works 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.

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

Nate’s Oatmeal Cookies

Hi, I’m Nate! I got my raisin pecan recipe from my mom. She perfected it over 20 years of baking. I’m excited to offer a product that is 100% organic, vegan, and hand-made. I now have a handful of flavors featuring well-loved classics and rotating seasonals

H&A Family Farm H&A Farm

is a small group formed by my wife and children. Come visit us to find the freshest grapes, rasberries, tomatoes, strawberries, blackberries, peaches, plums and much more!

Vertigo Brewing

Quality Craft Ales since 2008 and now packaging our most popular crowd favorites including the Raspberry Wheat, Vertigo IPA and Madagascar Vanilla Porter.

Woven Oats makes sweet and savory instant oatmeals using ingredients sourced as locally as possible. All of our oats are wholesome, delicious, and convenient as hell to make.

#VILLAGEGALLERYOFARTS

The Village Gallery

Learn. Create. Share!

60th Anniversary 60th

Celebration: April 16,

3-5pm: Join us as we celebrate 60 Years of Community Art!

while browsing the Spring show is Harold Walkup, locally, nationally and internationally known watercolorist, and an early member of our Gallery. We greatly this show. Come see the award winners on April 16!

Big and Bold: and Bold: Laura Hopper: "Love Unites," mixed media, 29 x 37. Over the years Laura paint. Today she has the freedom in painting in a variety of styles with watercolor, acrylics, and sometimes alcohol inks. Often she adds collage, gold leaf, or becomes too serious. She loves hearing people say her paintings make them feel happy.

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calligraphy on your own outside of class. If you have never held a calligraphy pen, or if you are looking for a refresher, this is an excellent opportunity to hone your skills.

Introduction to Meticulous to (Gongbi) Chinese Brush Chinese Brush Painting with Joanna Brown. 1 Session; 2 hrs; Date: Saturday, April 15; 10:30am-12:30pm

Classes

Children's classes are for ages 7-11. Note: age limits are strictly adhered to due to the wide range of students. Join an exciting class learning a variety of art forms! Supplies included.

4 sessions; 90 min; Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27; 3:45pm5:15pm; max 8 students. Classes include Marbling, Acrylics, Spring Origami Mobiles, and Gelli Plate Printing.

Introduction to Watercolor

Painting 1 1 with Susan Pfahl.

4 sessions, 3 hrs each; Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25; Time: 1 - 4pm; max 8 students.

An introduction to watercolor for the absolute beginner. We will discuss the supplies and why we use them. Then, we will play with

a few basic shapes and add a bit of perspective. While masterpieces are unlikely, this class offers a

Basic Drawing Basic with Debbie Teeter. 4 sessions; 3 hrs each;

Dates: Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27; Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm; max 8 students.

This class is for the beginner or someone wanting to sharpen their skills of observation. We will work with different types of black & white drawing media to explore contour line, value range, and technique, focusing mostly on simple shapes.

Abstract Considerations in Abstract in Painting with Erik Sandgren. 4 sessions; 3 hrs each; Weds, April 5, 12, 19; Time: 9:30am12:30pm; max 8 students.

Intermediate to Advanced. Demos in watercolor and acrylic. Emphasis on compositional rhythms, advancing and receding color, strategies for revision and unpacking examples of master paintings. Individual expression based on the fundamentals underlying different media and practice will be encouraged through abstract considerations which are the backbone of compelling imagery.

Italic Calligraphy Italic with Susan Pfahl. 3 Sessions; 2 hrs each; Mondays, April 10, 17, 24; Time: 1-3pm; max 6 students. Write your thoughts beautifully! This is an introductory class which covers how to create letter forms in the Italic script. The goal of this class is to give you the basics so you can practice and perfect your

Gongbi is a careful realist technique in Chinese painting. The name is from the Chinese will learn the basic techniques of Gongbi and I will give indi- vidual instruction, tips and ideas.

Online Registration or class details, visit: www.villagegalleryarts.org

The Village Gallery of Arts is located at 1060 NW Saltzman, Portland. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm.

MEMBERS & TEACHERS NIGHT

WED, APR 12 | 2:30-6:30 PM

Be or become a NFBCL member or show teacher ID for entry

THU, APR 13 -SAT, APR 15

10 AM -5:30 PM

BAG SALE

SUN, APR 16 | 12-5:30 PM

BYOB (or use ours) and fill for $5

Thousands of vintage and current books, DVDs, CDs and more

Library Programs in and Around Beaverton

LOCAL LIBRARIES

Aloha Community Library Association

When in Doubt... Go to the Library!

yourself by dealing with loss. Join our lively discussion online or by phone at 253-215-8782.

Family Storytime: Wed 4/5 & 4/26 @ 10:30-11am. Family for all ages with stories, songs, and rhymes geared toward getting kids hooked on reading from an early age. Come read, sing, dance, and play with us in person – we cannot wait to see you in the library again! Masks are optional but appreciated. Social distancing practices will be recognized for the safety of all.

LEGO Free Play LEGO Free Play Thursday, April 13 | 1-2:30pm | Bethany Library Annex. Drop in to build and play with LEGOs. Ages 5+.

Saturday Play & Learn & Learn Saturdays, April 1-29 | 10am12pm | Ages 2-6 | Cedar Mill Library. Drop by to play and discover with your child.

Bethany Village Easter Egg Easter

Hunt Saturday, April 8 | 2-4pm | All Ages | Bethany Library. Join us for the annual Bethany Village Easter Egg Hunt!

Collaborative Coloring Collaborative

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.

Library Building Closure: Closure:

on our new, nature-themed children’s library! In order to move furniture and collections around, we will be closing the library building to the public for a couple of weeks, from Mon 4/10 through Sat 4/22. We look forward to reopening the building – including the new children’s library! – on Mon 4/24!

Fundraiser Shopping Day Fundraiser at Farmington Gardens: at Gardens: Sun 4/2 @ 9am-6pm. Spring is

Have you BOTANY plants yet this season? If you’re ROOTING for free access to information in Aloha, it might be THYME for you to go shopping at Farmington Gardens!

bit.ly/ACLfg23 or pick up a print copy in the library) at checkout on Sun 4/2, and 10% of the value of your purchase will be donated to the Aloha Community Library Association. It’s kind of a big DILL, so bring your friends, family, and fellow gardeners. Thank you so MULCH for your support!

Reading with Roscoe: with Roscoe: Mon 4/3 & 4/24 @ 4:40-6pm. Need to practice reading? Roscoe can help! Children learning or struggling to read can register for a 15 minute reading session to practice their skills and make a new friend with trained therapy dog Roscoe. Sign up by calling 503-259-0185.

Aloha Library Book Club: Aloha Book Club: (ONLINE) Wed 4/5 @ 6:307:30pm. Our next book club selection is Crying in H Mart! The author, Michelle Zauner, describes losing her mother to cancer in this emotionally rich memoir. It is a personal story with universal themes like the connective power

Pajama Storytime: Fri 4/7 & 4/28 @ 10:30-11am. (ONLINE). No need to leave home! Wear librarian Jesse online. We’ll say hello to our friend Narwhal, read and sing together, and practice our colors. Join us online via Zoom.

Drop-In Tech Help: Tech Fri 4/7 & 4/28 @ 10:30am-12pm. Whether you’re a beginner trying to a more experienced user looking to troubleshoot an issue with your computer or assemble a custom PC build, we’re here to help! Drop in to ask questions and receive oneon-one assistance with a variety of technology topics. If there’s a please bring it with you.

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.

All Ages

Crosshatch Reading Challe Crosshatch Challenge nge March 1-May 6 | All Ages. Read comics and manga during our comics reading challenge. Comics come in all shapes and formats these days and you can complete activities and earn badges related memoirs and graphic novels.

Kids

Grab and Go Crafts and 1st Fridays | April 7 | Cedar Mill Library & Bethany Library. Pick up craft bags to take home, while supplies last.

Activity Friday, April 14 | All Day | Ages 5+ | Bethany. Drop in and color to your heart's content!

Super Smash Bros Party Smash Bros.

Saturday, April 15 | 10:30am12pm | Ages 6-11 | Cedar Mill Library. Join us for a craft, Super Smash Bros. video game on the Switch and more!

Preschool Clothespin Preschool

Puppet Craft Craft Wednesday, April 26 | 10:30-11:30am | Ages 3-6 | Bethany Library Annex. Create a

Story Times Times Join us for stories, rhymes, songs and movement!

details for both Cedar Mill and Bethany Libraries.

•Family Storytime

•Fun for Ones

•Twos Together

•Preschool Storytime

•Babytime

Teens & Tweens

Teen Graphic Novel and Teen Novel and Manga Book Club: Witch Book Club: Witch Hat Atelier Saturday, April 1 | 2-3:30pm | Teens 11-18 | Bethany Library Annex. Join us for a discussion Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1 by Kamome Shirahama. Limited copies of the book will be available to pick up at both libraries starting March 1 for those who can commit to attending. Registration Required.

Chaotic Crusaders Club: Dungeons & Dragons for Teens. Saturday, April 8 | 1-3 pm | Teens 11-18 | Cedar Mill Library. Calling all adventurers! Do you want to save the day from terrifying monsters, cast powerful, realitybending spells, and solve puzzles and traps using your wits, all while making new friends? Then

game of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. New and experienced players welcome! Registration is required.

Adults

DIY Mossarium Thursday, April 6 | 6:30 - 7:30pm | Adults & Teens

Ages 11+ | Cedar Mill. Craft your

All materials will be provided, however please feel free to bring your own material for decorative touches. Participants will be working with clay, soil, water, and live moss to create a mossarium of their design. Be prepared to get a little dirty.

Spanish Conversation Conversation

Hour Wednesdays | April 12 |

6:30-7:30pm | Adults & Teens

11+ | Cedar Mill Library. Want to practice your Spanish with other language learners? Join us for a Spanish language conversation hour every second Wednesday of the month starting August 10 inperson at the Cedar Mill Library.

Technology Open Lab Lab Tuesdays | Apr 11 & 25 | 1-3pm | Cedar Mill Library. Get started with basic computer skills and practice with devices like laptops, tablets and cellphones.

Medicare 101 101 Thursday, April 20 | 6:30-7:30pm | Adults | Cedar Mill Library. Join Michelle Hernandez from Health Plans in Oregon as she goes over the basics of Medicare, what parts are right for you, and how to enroll. There will be plenty of time for questions at the end.

Avid Adventurers Alliance: Dungeons & Dragons for & for Adults Saturdays | April 8 | 1-3 pm | Adults 19+ | Cedar Mill

us for a game of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. New and experienced players welcome! Registration Required.

Repair Fair Fair Saturday, April 22 | 1-4pm | Adults & Teens | Cedar Mill Library. Bring an item to repair and work with local volunteers to keep items in use

Monthly Groups

Voices in Verse Saturdays | April 22 | 10:30am-12pm | Zoom. Share your own poetry or listen to others read their favorites.

Registration Required.

Owl Book Group Owl Book Fridays | April 28 | 10:30am-12pm | Adults & Teens 16+ | Zoom. Join us to discuss a recent or popular book.

April: Facism: A Warning by Madeleine Albright.

Writers' Mill Sundays | April 16 | 1-3pm Adults & Teens 16+ | Hybrid: Cedar Mill Library & Zoom. Join fellow writing enthusiasts for inspiration and fun.

Second Edition Resale Visit Second Edition Resale for holiday savings! Look for colored tags to save 50%-75% off prices. All proceeds from purchases and item

donations support our Community Libraries. Store Hours TuesdaySaturday 10am-4pm.

Upcoming Themes

•April 1-8:Easter/Spring

•April 11-April 22: Garden

•April 25-May 13: Mother's Day/Garden

Library Book Sale Book Sale The CMBCL Book Sale has over 2,000 titles at great prices waiting to be yours! 100% of your Book Sale the libraries.

Garden Home Community Library

www.gardenhomelibrary.org. 503-245-9932, 7475 SW Oleson Rd. Garden Home Community Library is open Monday - Saturday, 10-6, Saturday, 10-3.

Family Events:

Family Storytime Every Wednesday from 10:00-10:45 am. Join Garden Home Library for our live and in-person weekly storytime! Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome read, write, sing, talk, and playways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

Events for All Ages:

April Craft Kits: Paper Craft Kits: coloring craft craft Every Saturday to visit the library can take home a fun and simple paper-based coloring craft.

• •April 8 - sloth pencil buddy

•April 15 - scissor skills lion

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Events for Adults:

Nerd Night: Trivia for Nerd Night: Trivia for Adults Tuesday, April 4 at 6:30 pm. Zoom meeting. Test your wits at our monthly Trivia Night. Play solo or with a team (limited to 5 members). We tend to include some hard questions, so teams with varied knowledge/interests are recommended. See how much you know about the four themed sets of questions. Points awarded to those with the highest and

lowest number of correct answers; these can be used toward a future trivia night.

Garden Home Book Group Discussion Discussion Evening Discussion: Tuesday, April 11 at 7 pm -or- Afternoon Discussion: Thursday, April 13 at 1 pm

In April, we’ll discuss Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower. In 2025 California, an eighteen-yearold African American woman, suffering from a hereditary trait that causes her to feel others' northward from her small community and its desperate savages. Ask in library for set aside copies.

Beaverton City Library

All the World is a Stage

This summer at Lovegood promises to be tons of fun!

Encore Senior Players Encore Senior presents

The Impor tance The Importance of Being Ernest of Being Ernest

A Play by Oscar Wilde A Oscar Wilde and chairlift fundraiser for Aloha Grange

•When: April 28, 7PM

•Where: Aloha Grange (3425 SW 185th Av.)

•Admission: FREE (donations gladly accepted!)

www.beavertonlibrary.org

503-644-2197, 12375 SW 5th St. All library events are free and open to anyone. When applicable and for virtual classes, find the Zoom link or the registration link for each event in the web calendar: www.BeavertonLibrary.org/Events

Adults at BCL Main

Memory Cafe Cafe 4/4 | 1-2:30 PM | Registration required. Join us for this gathering for people with memory loss and their family caregivers. To register, call 503-846-3090 or email familycaregiversupport@ washingtoncountyor.gov.

An Evening with Portland An with Portland Author Emilly Prado Author Prado 4/8 | 7-8

and author of the award-winning collection of personal essays Funeral for Flaca, will share how her intersecting identities have shaped her life as a writer.

Working On Our Whiteness: On Our Whiteness: An Oregon Humanities

4/18 | 6:30-8 PM | Registration required. An Oregon Humanities lead a discussion about how we as white people can show up more effectively in struggles to interrupt racism in our community. Register for Zoom link.

Board Gaming for Adults Board for Adults & Teens Teens 4/22 | 3-5:45 PM. Do you get excited about the great board games out there but don't have a group to play with? Come

in and try out some amazing games, or bring your own to share! For board game enthusiasts or completely new players.

All Ages at Main

A Guide to the Marvel to Comics Universe 4/8 | 3-4 PM | All ages. Have you been curious about the Marvel comics universe, but don't know where to start? Are you a seasoned reader looking for more? Douglas Wolk, author of “All of the Marvels,” took on the herculean task of reading all 27,000 Marvel comics. He will share insights gained from reading and provide tips for diving into the stories yourself!

Classical Up Close Classical Close 4/21 | 4-5 PM | All ages. Musicians of the Oregon Symphony present Classical Up Close. Come hear world-class musicians perform music of their own choosing in a casual, intimate setting!

For Kids at BCL Main

Babies Need Literacy, Babies Need Too! 4/4 | 11-11:45 AM | Ages 12 months & under | Registration required. We will talk about how to choose and share books with your baby and the importance of words, singing, and playing in your baby’s development.

Attendees get a free book! Register online.

Felted Mushroom

Dioramas 4/4 | 4-5 PM | Grades

3-8 | Registration required. Make your own amazing felted mushroom diorama! Registe.

Decorative Garden Snails

4/24 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Grades K-5. Make a cute garden snail to add to your plant pot, room, or garden. Dia de los niños 4/29 | 12-3 PM | K-5. Celebrate Dia de los niños with fun activities/crafts.

For Teens at BCL Main

Haiku Poetry Contest Haiku Contest 4/1

– 4/30 | Grades 6-12. Submit Haiku poetry for a chance to win a $100, $50, or $25 Powell's gift card! Poems can be submitted at www.BeavertonLibrary.org/

guidelines will be available online. The deadline is Sunday, Apr. 30.

Young Willamette Writers Willamette Writers

Author Chat: Jessie Kwak

4/1 | 11 AM - 12 PM | Grades 6-12 | Registration required. Come write with us! Join Young Willamette Writers for a chat with author Jessie Kwak. Jessie writer. She will be offering tips for aspiring writers. Register online.

CREATE: Pointillist Art 4/14 | 2-3 PM | Grades 6-12. Stop by the Teen Room and create a pointillist painting - many small dots making up a picture! All supplies provided.

Adults at Murray Scholls

Writers Group Writers 4/15 | 4-5 PM | Registration required. Join us at Writers Group! We envision this group as a space where writers can meet with a friendly, supportive community of fellow writers. Register online.

SYNOPSIS: Four seasoned actresses at the top of their game, but slim on prospects, find themselves competing for two parts in a new musical. The audition goes sideways when the director quits, the producer loses her nerve, and tempers flare as past betrayals are revealed.

Kids at Murray Scholls

Spanish/English Language Exchange for Kids for Kids 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 | 4-4:30 PM | Grades 2-5. Here's a chance to improve your language skills in English or Spanish, and meet new friends.

Teen LGBTQ+ Book Club: Teen Book Club: “Heartstopper, Vol 1” Vol. 1” 4/26 | 4:30-5:30 PM | Grades 8-12. For teens who identify as LGBTQ+ or who want to read LGBTQ+ books. April's title is “Heartstopper, Vol. 1” by Alice Oseman. We'll also make some fun crafts!

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Meet Angeline, a super student

Consistency and discipline are key

Angeline, a Kumon Student for more than 6 years, has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Through reading, she was inspired to practice developing her writing skills to write a novel of her own.

She began writing a book at a young age, and her writing routine later became very consistent. Angeline said, “I would aim to spend a minimum of 3 hours daily on themanuscript. This would mean writing rewriting some scenes.”

The motivation to write wasn’t always there, but one key factor that helped was discipline. She credits the Kumon Program for helping to develop the structure and discipline needed to continue building a skill or completing a task.

Angeline said, “Kumon

goes the extra length to give you the repetition that is key to understanding those concepts them.”

In Angeline’s case, the repetition of writing each day helped her complete her novel. While she did work consistently on her novel, there were times she faced challenges like writer’s block. Angeline said, “Even so, my family continued to push me, andI was still dechildhood dream of being an author.”

Thanks to her drive and the discipline to continue working towards her dream, in

December of 2021 Angeline’s dystopian novel, “Compound” was published.

In addition to reading and writing regularly, Angeline is a three-time county champion during the indoor season. Her success was featured in a newspaper highlighting one of her best hurdle races.

By continuously practicing and showing initiative, Angeline was promoted to Captain of her high school’s track team.

“As a Varsity athlete, this achievement means that I am as I am valued as an athlete,” said Angeline. What is Kumon? Kumon is the world’s largest after-school math and reading program.

Now Accepting New Students! Call (503) 639-7219 or visit us at https:// www.kumon.com/south-beaverton. 12325 SW Horizon Blvd, Beaverton

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