BRG_2023_05

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

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

Enjoying Spring in Beaverton

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

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

Explore and try something new

OUR TOWN

Spring

is a wonderful time to enjoy the beautiful city of Beaverton. As the weather gets warmer, the city comes alive with all sorts of activities that are perfect for the whole family. Here are three things to keep in mind as you explore Beaverton this spring:

Shop and Eat Outside

Park, have a relaxing picnic at Cooper Mountain, or enjoy the fountain at City Park with the kids, there is something for everyone to enjoy. So, take advantage of the weather and get outside to explore all that Beaverton has to offer.

Try Something New Spring is the perfect time to step outside your comfort zone and try something new. Ride your bike to work, attend the Downtown BOBA Tea Walk on April 29th, or a sign up for a new class through THPRD – let the good weather inspire you. Take a chance and try something you've never done before - you might just be surprised at how much you enjoy it!

Enjoy the spring, and don’t forget to stop to smell the

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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

One of the best ways to enjoy the beautiful weather in Beaverton this spring is by shopping and eating outside. Stroll through the Farmers fresh produce, baked goods, and much more. Check out one of the many food trucks in the area, including the trucks at BG's Food Cartel. And if you're in the mood for a sit-down meal, Beaverton has no shortage of local restaurants serving up delicious dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

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.

Enjoy Local Parks and Natural Areas

Beaverton is home to some of the most beautiful parks and natural areas in the Portland Metro area. Whether you take a peaceful hike along the boardwalk at Tualatin Hills Nature

Answers

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 Library gardenhomelibrary.org

503-245-9932

KPTV Fox Channel 12 www.kptv.com

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

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 Serving kids ages 6 mo - 6 yrs! Visit us at cascademontessori.com

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

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

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

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

503-671-9112

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

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

www.historicbeaverton.org

503-430-0106

PGE Green Power Program 800-542-8818

Recycling & Waste Programs City of Beaverton

503-526-2460

Agia Sophia Academy Orthodox Elementary & Montessori Primary Programs 14485 SW Walker Road 503-641-4600 | www.asapdx.org

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

503-597-9100

Shopping is cheaper than a psychiatrist

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

Serving Beaverton & Tigard

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

818-823-3070

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

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

A+ Carpentry

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

Retirement Residence

Take a look at what retirement living should be! www.beavertonlodge.com

503-646-0635

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

503-626-5100

Beaverton Hills

Independent & Assisted Living Memory Care & Skilled Nursing https://www.prestigecare.com/ (503) 520-1350

Inclusive & Welcoming!

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

(503) 535-4000

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

Pet Lost & Found

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

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

Healthy Affordable Pet Supplies

Nature’s Pet 503-579-2403

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

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.

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

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

St. Barnabas Espicopal Church

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

503-246-1949

Sunday Service 9:15am

Come connect, grow & serve with us! parksidefellowship.org

(503) 646-4455

New Hope Missionary Baptist www.newhopealoha.org

503-591-8993

Valley Community Pres Church www.valleycommunity.org

(503) 292-3537

SUPER BOWL Teriyaki

Try our Super Teriyaki Bowl!

Authentic Japanese Cuisine

Medical Alarm, Inc.

Local LifeLine Provider ColumbiaMedAlarm.com

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

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

Restaurants

Food & Drink

Welcome To Our Pizza Family!

Also Spicy Stir Fry, Yakisoba, Orange Chicken, Asian Chicken Salad, Bibimbap and more!

503-626-0552

Enjoy Authentic Mexican Food!

Open Sun - Thurs: 11am - 10pm Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm www.lahaciendarealoregon.com

503-601-7000

Beaverton’s Best Sushi! Udon, Tempura, soba, Ramen, Curry, and more! Visit us at 9230 SW B/H Hwy

503-296-0045

Azteca www.aztecamex.com

503-643-8269

Retail & Shopping

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

503 644-1333

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

All Major Camera Brands www.theshutterbug.com

503-639-5088

Services & Entertainment

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

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

503-671-0432

Hot Tubs, Stoves, Fireplaces Pools, Free Water Analysis Service & Installation www.HavenSpaPoolHearth.com

503-649-2201

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

Book Corner www.bookcornerbeaverton.org

503-643-5188

**Low Cost Solar** Tired of Increasing Electric Rates? Free Estimated Savings Report State/Federal Incentives Text/Call Chris @ (503) 832-7387

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

Breakfast-Lunch-Diner 30 varieties of pancakes & waffles!

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

503-646-2688

Broadway Saloon (503) 641-7474

www.broadwaysaloon.com

Authentic Caribbean Cuisine Boriken Restaurant

Flavors of Puerto Rico! borikenrestaurant.com

503-596-3571

Mexican Cuisine

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

www.casalolapdx.com

503-567-8131

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

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

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

503-526-0216

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

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

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

Black Bear Diner

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Take out & Delivery Available Visit blackbeardiner.com

503-646-4507

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

503-747-7238

Disability Employment Specialists Consultation & Training in Diversity, Inclusion & Conflict Resolution (www.dirksecc.com) 503-265-9256

Happiness is not in money, but in shopping

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

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

Cecilia K. Nguyen, Esq.

Immigration & Citizenship, Business Law, Adoption & Legal Guardianship, 503-644-2146

www.beavertonlaw.com

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

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

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

#BeavertonAtWork

Changing lives of seniors, one meal at a time. To have a meal delivered, Mon-Thurs 10-2pm, call 503.953.8111

www.mowp.org for more info.

United Homecare Services HomecarePartner.org

503-433-8079

Summer Hiring is Coming! Notes from an Employment Specialist

EMPLOYMENT

It has been a privilege to share so many stories of individuals who have found success in support of people like employment specialists and job coaches. But that is only part of the story. The invaluable partnerships with employers who share a common goal and desire to assist in the success of all their employees makes this collaboration just one piece of the amazing puzzle that is Supported Employment.

Need help downsizing?

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

Insurance Partners NW

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

www.InsurancePartnersNW.com

503-372-5621

Ferguson Auto Brokers

“The Car Guy”

Do you need Auto Help?

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

Cartridge Network

www.cartridge-network.com

503-246-0665

Where the Pool is the Classrom!

503-620-5370

www.childrenofthesea.com

#LOCALAUTHOR

Goodbye for Now

Memoirs From an American Soldier in Vietnam

BOOK REVIEW

About the Story

“My orders came down today to leave Vietnam but I’m being extended cause my MOS is mission essential. I wanted out badly and it was a real disappointment being extended … The situation looks very grim for us.”

This is a memoir from a young man’s year within a warzone, wrapped inside his daughter’s cathartic process

after his death through letters written over 50 years ago. A story for veterans, historians, and letter-enthusiasts alike,

connection within these pages.

of a young man barely out of high school stationed far from home.

About the Author

Lisa Quiroga grew up in Sonoma County, California, and lives in Beaverton with her husband, their two daughters, and a 7-year-old German Shepard named Buddy.

What we do:

We assist with helping you maintain a diverse workforce. There is an inherent satisfaction that comes with the knowledge that your

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

Goodbye for Now is composed of handwritten, transcribed letters sent home by a 19-year-old soldier and helicopter radio repairman, addressed to his family members living on the West Coast. These letters speak of the alternating extremes between terror and boredom, the perils of living and working within a war zone, and the deep fears and desires

supported employment is not only seeing the individuals we support lives change, but being a part of a team that gets to share in that success.

We use a person-centered mindset to understand our clients’ interests, skills and talents. We seek out employment opportunities that will

that is also worth celebrating. So as summer approaches and hiring is in full swing, consider Supported Employment – and join the celebration. We can’t wait to collaborate!

business is making a difference in people’s lives, and also knowing that by providing opportunities, your business can thrive. One of the most exciting elements of

our clients with interviews, onboarding, training and job coaching. We collaborate with employers to celebrate accomplishments and strategize opportunities for growth. I personally love that communication! Our mission to provide outstanding service is incomplete without our partners, and

By Kristi Metschan.

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

More can be found about the author and her first book by visiting her page, Facebook/Goodbye for Now. Her book can be found online on Amazon.com, and she may be reached for comment at lquiroga.Author@gmail.com.

What do May flowers bring?

Margaritas, moms, & more!

LOCAL BUSINESS

June bugs!

Last year we really didn’t get May in Beaverton. It stayed cold and rainy throughout the month instead of the usual balance of showers and sunshine. At least that’s what I remember.

So… this year we have kindly reached out to Mother Nature, in honor of Mother’s Day, to request a more celebratory transition into summer. Here’s how we plan to celebrate a few key events this month:

#DowntownBeaverton

• • Margaritas! We don’t just need to rely on the Cinco de Mayo to enjoy a margarita and some great Mexican food. There are so many great places to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in Beaverton. Casa Lola and La Parilla Kitchen are local favorites, plus don’t forget all the great food carts in the

businesses in Beaverton? Does mom need a new hairstyle or haircut (or does she tell you that you need one)?

Go see Jessi at Formation Hair. Everyone need a trip for some ice cream? Go no further than the fabulous Beaverton location of Salt & Straw! And don’t miss out on all the mom-owned businesses at Beaverton Farmer’s Market!

or business appliances, be sure to reach out to Quinn at A & P Appliance Parts & Service. Need cookies? Visit our friends at Grove Cookie Company. Yeah, they might be just into Tigard, but they are a mom and pop and veteran owned business!

Wishing you all joy and good health throughout the

BG’s Food Cartel and along Allen Blvd!

• • Moms! Moms! Yeah, moms deserve our love and gifts every day of the year for giving us life (and putting up with us). But we do reserve Mother’s Day as an extra special day to show our appreciation. Did you know there is a long list of mom-owned

Two May events come to downtown

So much has been going

on

DOWNTOWN

Things at the BDA have been very exciting and eventful this past month! Our Executive Director search is well underway and we’re hoping that next month’s BRG article will announce our selected candidate. We’ve also been very busy with our annual strategic planning work. We are thrilled to showcase our revised mission statement: To promote the public use of Beaverton's traditional downtown area and its historical preservation while supporting its physical environment, economic vitality, and inclusive community.

To bring this vision to life, strategic pillars for the organization taken directly from the mission statement:

1.Promote the use of the Downtown Area,

2.Advocate historic preservation,

3.Improve the physical environment,

4.Support economic vitality,

5.Increase inclusive community.

We’re already starting strong on our strategic pillars as we have recently revamped our Economic Vitality committee and for the first time, we have a full committee made up of all Downtown business owners. We’ve also added new membership and diversity to our Board of Directors with four new members including a youth representative from Aloha High School.

To promote the use of the downtown area,

•We are happy to announce that tickets are on sale for our annual Old Town Wine & Food Walk which will take place May 20th from 3 – 7 PM. Tickets can be purchased via our website.

•In addition, we are partnering with Trek Bikes, Binary Brewing, and Carina’s bakery for our first ever Best Day Family Bike Ride on May 6th starting at 12pm. Come celebrate the installation of new bike racks across the Downtown area with the family!

• • Memorials! We salute our veterans for their service to our country, and the sacriline of duty. Be sure to get out and show your support and say thank you. When you are out eating and shopping, pay special attention to signs for Veteran-owned businesses. If you need some work on your home

We live in a pretty cool world

Worth the wait!

BUSINESS ADVICE

Onecan want something, look it up, click "order" or "purchase" and it will arrive at your doorstep that same day, the next day, or within a few days.

Amazing!  So cool...so convenient...so amazing!

Remember back in the day, looking something up in a catalog, or ordering it at a store...and having to wait 1-2-3 for it?

It was pretty exciting when it arrived. There was a wee bit more anticipation...and maybe excitement.

Don't get me wrong. It's pretty darned cool to pick, click and receive in lightning-fast speed. Makes life easier...and exciting in its own right.

But, it also trains us to be a Pavlov's Dog in way. Ring a bell, salivate (so to speak), get what you want rapidly.

But some will not. Some objects of desire will take time. Take adjusting. Strategizing and persistence. Stick with it...stay focused...Don't quit!

Mom was right: It's worth the wait!

The

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

This can add a layer of stress to our lives. We can get cranky when we don't get what we want, when we want.

Whatever it is...whatever your target is...whoever it is... work hard for it. Some things will come easily and quickly.

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.

Beaverton Downtown Associa-

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

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

#BONNIEHAYS

Keep pets and people safe while out and about Enjoy the warmer weather with your furry friends

ANIMAL SHELTER

After a rainy winter, many dog owners are looking forward to enjoying parks and other public places with their canine companions as the weather warms up!

If you plan to venture out with your furry friend, help keep people and other animals safe by following these Washington County requirements: Keep your dog on a leash your on a leash seven feet or shorter when not in a designated off-leash area.

Your dog may be friendly, but people may be uncomfortable with a loose dog in their space. Additionally, some leashed

A puppy rescue success story

Meet Nova

PET ADOPTION

In late March, the Pacific Pug Rescue took in what would be called “the Missouri 9”! For those not aware, they have big auctions in Missouri for puppy mill breeder dogs. The dogs are brought here to sell to the highest bidder. Many of those dogs are purchased to go to another breeder to continue their awful life. Some of

#CATADOPTION

From Cat’s Cradle

PET ADOPTION

Peaches & Patches (12yo)

We're a pair of senior sisters looking for our furever retirement home, as our owners are moving and can't take us with them. Peaches: I'm the shy sister, but I love sleeping on laps. Patches: I follow my humans around, and even come when I'm called. I also enjoy being petted and getting belly rubs. We've lived together our entire lives, but don't have to be adopted together.

these dogs if not purchased will just be euthanized.

What a surprise we got when puppy mill girl Nova went to her initial vet

dogs are reactive to unleashed dogs approaching them.

in and can contain parasites or bacteria that can be harmful to both animals and people. Be sure to scoop that poop and put it in a garbage can. Pet waste should never be tossed into a storm drain, recycling bin, or compost pile for animal waste.

Keep your dog’s license your license current. All dogs six months and older must be licensed in Washington County, and a current rabies vaccine is required for the license to be valid. You can license your dog in person, online, by mail or over the phone. Check our website or call us at 503-8467041 for information.

appointment and we found out she is pregnant! Nova is due towards the end of April and we are scrambling to get everything in order so we can be ready for this precious arrivals!

Sayde and Patty of Rainbow Heart Rescue have agreed to give us a hand and foster Nova through her pregnancy and babies. We wanted someone who had lots of experience and we are lucky that Sayde works at Guardian Veterinary Care where Nova is getting her care.

We also want to thank The Filling Station Pet Supplies for agreeing to donate Nova's special food during this time as mama is going to need lots of nutrition to take care of all those babies!

To help with the veterinary expenses for the Missouri 9, beach vacation getaway, raising nearly $9,000 for the care of the pugs.

Rescue on Facebook and keep

watching their page for a proper introduction to each pug and also watch for stories as fosters post pics of them in their new homes they will share!

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

great with other cats and dogs? An adult home would be best, though. Brownie points if you have a catio! Meet me at Cat’s Cradle Rescue 503-320-6079.

Clark (2 ½ yrs)

We're at Cat’s Cradle Rescue 503-320-6079.

Cela (3 yrs)

I'm an active girl who likes playing fetch with rubber bands and hair ties. I love being around adults. Although I don't need constant attention, I still enjoy pets, playtime, and sleeping on my human's pillow. Did I mention that I'm also

I was found in a mobile home park eating out of the garbage before being trapped, brought into rescue, and socialized. I'm very sweet to my foster humans; I follow them around, greet them when they come home, and sleep next to them at night. I would have been a foster fail, but after

in my early outdoor life, I'd be happier being an only pet.

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.

#PugAdoption

Peaches & Patches here! Peaches Patches here!

Dogs a re not ou r whole l ife are our life but they ma ke ou r l ife whole make our life

Nature is not a place to visit, it is home

Oregon Zoo celebrates a bouncing baby bontebok

A conservation success story

The Oregon Zoo welcomed a rare African bontebok calf this spring, the latest chapter in what’s considered one of history’s most inspiring conservation success stories. The calf was born April 1 to Winter, an 8-year-old bontebok in the zoo’s Africa savanna area. Once he’s a little older — and the weather’s a little warmer — he’ll begin venturing outside with the other bonteboks.

“This cute little guy is living proof of the impact people can have if we work together for wildlife,” said Kelly Gomez, who oversees the zoo’s Africa

#NATIVEPLANTSOFOREGON

section. “A couple hundred years ago, the specieswas headed for almost certain extinction.”

Though unfamiliar to most Americans today, thebontebok“deserves a place in the annals of conservation history,” according to The Nature

Wright Brothers favorite tree!

Sitka Spruce

OREGON FLORA

•Binomial Name: Picea sitchensis

•Soil Type: Moist

•Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

•Plant Type: Tree

•Form: Conical when young, cylindrical in mature trees

•Foliage: Evergreen needles

•Fruit/Flower: Cones

One of the giant evergreens of the Cascades, the Sitka spruce can reach heights of 230 feet. This grey-barked conifer is highly valued in the lumber industry. Spruce wood is primarily used in indoor construction, since pest tolerance. It is also used in specialized aircraft construction.

Many aircraft produced before WWII were constructed partly out of spruce. Spruce parts were occasionally used as replacementsnum parts. The Wright brothers’ of spruce. Sitka spruce is also commonly used in the production of guitars, pianos, violins, and harps due to its high strength-toweight ratio and its excellence as a conductor of sound.

While Sitka is not uncommon in ornamental settings, care must be taken to protect the tree from pests like spider mites and

adelgids, to which it is particularly vulnerable.

The Sitka spruce can be found in moist areas and near bogs at mid to low elevations. The native range for these trees spans from Alaska to northern California, and from the coast to the west slope of the Cascades.

The one inch, blue-green neefrom the branches in all directions. The grey bark is thin and scaly

The seed cones are cylindrical and reddish, changing to brown as they ripen.

Thebontebokwas hunted to the brink of extinction in the 18th and 19th centuries by Dutch settlers to southern Africa, many of whom viewed the native antelope there as pests competing for farmland.

By 1837, all that stood between the last 17bontebokon the planet and certain annihilation was a fence. That year, some sympathetic farmers enclosed the herd safely inside their own property, effectively creating the

thus be contained by ordinary livestock fencing.

“The ability to jump,” Miller said, “would have been a leap into extinction.”

In 1931,BontebokNational Parkwas established, and the species gradually started to rebound.

“It’s an incredible conservation story,” Gomez said. “And hopefully, we can inspire more successes like this for the future.”

By the City of Beaverton’s Landscape

Conservancy.

African animal saved from human-caused extinction,” said Matthew L. Miller, writing in the conservancy’s science blog.

the most dramatic conservation success stories anywhere.”

The measure wouldn’t have worked except for one evolutionary quirk: While other antelope species like the impala, — soaring 10 feet into the air or higher —bontebokcan only manage small leaps and could

If you want to see the baby bontebok, visit bit.ly/babybontebok. To plan your zoo trip, go to oregonzoo.org/visit.

3 ways to jumpstart your morning routine And improve your overall health

SPOTLIGHT STORY

Having a good morning routine can set the tone for your entire day, while a poor one can leave you feeling off-balance and unproductive. As you seek to live your best life, it is important to establish healthy habits that boost your mood, energy levels, and leave you feeling refreshed and motivated. Here, we offer a few simple ways to make the most of each day, and keep those

the month of May!

Plan Ahead- Setting achievable goals for each day the night before can help you be more productive and focused. It allows you to prioritize your tasks and plan your day in advance, so you

the morning.

M is for Movement ––Incorporate more movement to boost your metabolism, improve mental clarity, and help you sleep better each night. Consider any of these simple ways to get your day started off on the right foot (pun intended): Stretch or do yoga in the morning or before

Just one s ma ll small pos i t i ve thought in positive the mor n ing morning

ca n ch a nge you r can change your whole day

bed, use a standing desk or a stability ball as a chair, and/ or incorporate short bursts of exercise like jumping jacks or squats whenever you are able.

Daily Practices – Practices – Anything we do consistently becomes a habit. Some daily practices that will leave you feeling centered and ready to take on the world include going to bed and waking up at the same time each day, establishing a daily time of prayer, meditation or breathing exercises, and not checking your phone or email

Just like anything new, it or to stick to these practices

dedication, and a little bit of planning, you can create a morning routine that works for you while supporting your overall health and well-being.

Good Samaritan Ministries (GSM) provides 1-1 counseling, therapy groups, counselor training, core-education, and special events both locally and throughout 200 centers nationwide. All of our services are covered by loving donations and volunteerism, and no one is ever turned away based on an inability to donate.

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.

OREGON ZOO

and Urban Forestry Department. Visit Clean Water Service’s Native Plant Finder webpage for interactive questions to help you find the right native plant to fit your needs!

Moms, where would we be without you? No really…

HEALTH

Since it is May, thoughts turn to mom. Afterall, Mother’s Day is in May. Dads and their children work to pamper mom with handmade cards, gift cerin bed and more. A question that often gets overlooked however, is “How is mom’s health?”

Now understand, I am not a mom. I do have children that have a mom and a stepmom. I also have been taking care of moms in my practice for over 31 years. So, I do have some awareness into the health of a mom.

From frequent sleepless nights, carrying infants and toddlers, to potty training, to cooking and cleaning, plus often times working a full-time job too – moms get tired! With this fatigue, moms get run down. When this happens – moms get sick. Now I’m not talking about a ‘simple’ cold or cough. Few

a mother is l ike a flower, a mother is like a each one beaut ifu l a n d u n ique beautiful and unique

moms have time for those and wouldn’t let on if they were struggling with these anyway. What I’m referring to is serious, long time developing illnesses. Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes just to name a few. High levels of stress contribute to chronic health conditions. The less the stress, the lower the risk of developing major health issues – or aggravating them if they already exist.

#BEAVERTONHEALTH&HAPPINESS

For you moms out there – it is ok to stop once in a while and rest. Now I can hear some of you say, “But you don’t understand!” You are right, I don’t. Every was primarily raised by a single mom and saw the struggles and same time, if you don’t take time out for you once in a while, it will potentially have life altering consequences.

Moms, it is okay to ask for help!

It may be humbling, but it is okay. I believe that we should support each other in community. Whether in your neighborhood, your church, or a friend of your child, there is someone that can offer you the helping hand you need.

To the kids reading this –you are asking how can we truly honor our mom? Simply do so every day, 365 days a year.

If you are still living at home, show your mom love regularly. Take some initiative to help out around the house. Cleaning your room as a ‘gift’ for mom on Mother’s Day is nice, but how about keeping your room clean all the time? You could do the dishes a night or two per week. If you want to get fancy, plan and prepare a meal once every couple of weeks. Another helpful idea – don’t add more work to your mom’s already busy workload.

For those of you that have moved out of the house – call your mom! Not necessarily every day, but regularly. Once every week or two would be nice. You can continue to show her some love even though you are not under the same roof. An unexpected card, or bouquet of flowers would be a welcome treat for your mom. (By the way – dads like to hear from their children too.)

Whether you are reading this in May, or a reprint thereafter, know that it is never too late to show your mom know how much you care!

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

About 40% of people in the U.S. experience this during their lifetimes

Manage sciatica naturally

Sciatica is a condition characterized by pain, tingling, and numbness that radiates from the lower back down through the buttocks and into one or both legs. It is caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in the body and runs from the lower back down through the hips and legs.

Sciatica is a symptom of an underlying medical problem putting pressure on, or

Avoid sci at ica, sciatica, Si t u p Sit up str a ight straight

pinching, the sciatic nerve.

About 40 percent of people in the U.S. experience sciatica sometime during their lifetime.

Causes of sciatica include:

•An injury/previous injury to your lower back or spine

•Overweight

•Lack strong core muscles to support your lower back

•Have an active, physical job that requires heavy lifting

•Poor posture for weightlifting or other strength-based exercises

•Diabetes

•Osteoarthritis

•An inactive lifestyle

•Smoking

By incorporating healthy habits like good posture, and regular exercise into your daily routine, you can reduce your risk of developing sciatica and other back-related issues.

Chiropractic care can be helpful in treating sciatica utilizing various manual

techniques to adjust the spine, reducing pressure on the affected nerve and alleviating symptoms. They may also recommend exercises or stretches

strengthen the affected area.

If you or someone you love is experiencing sciatica pain, there is no need to continue suffering. Please contact me.

By Dr. Bryen A. Bell, a Board-Certified Chiropractic Physician with over 20 years of professional experience. Contact Dr. Bell at True Potential Chiropractic family care facility. Call 503-574-4872 or visit tpcportland.com.

A healthy outside starts with a healthy inside

Let's talk about a few different diets

The perfect Diet

There are a lot of diets out there that hold claims to improved health, reduced risks of chronic health issues such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease and obesity. So really? Which is the best diet to follow? It’s easy to get lost in the dogma of a diet or start thinking that certain foods are “bad” or “good”. And while there are some ‘foods’ that are best limited or even eliminated, too much of any one food is not ideal either. Let’s talk about a few different diets. When they are most useful and which, if any, might work for you.

Mediterranean Diet is a way of eating that strives to mimic people who live around the Mediterranean. It is high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains

sources are often from seafood and legumes, with limited amounts of dairy, poultry and

Is there really a perfect diet?

red meat. Fats are high quality cold pressed olive oils, avocados and raw nuts and seeds. The Mediterranean diet is well studied and has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and dementia.

Paleo Diet is based on the idea of eating a hunter-gatherer type diet. It eliminates grains, legumes, dairy, and sugar. It

vegetables, whole fruit, nuts and seeds. It is a good diet for losing weight and getting

blood sugars under control. It’s down side is that it is often meat heavy and people regain weight if they go off it. An autoimmune-paleo diet is very restrictive but useful if you have an autoimmune disease and you want to see if food is aggravating it.

On the converse side, a vegan diet vegan diet avoids all products from animals – meat, honey, eggs, dairy, etc. A vegetarian diet allows for some dairy and eggs. From a planetary stand point, a vegan diet is the best diet

Acupuncture For Women’s Fertility

What You Need to Know

Thejourney to parentexperience, but it can also be challenging for some couples. As a result, many women are turning to alternative therapies like acupuncture to help them conceive.

Acupuncture has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to promote health and treat various conditions, including fertility issues. But how exactly does it work, and can it really improve fertility?

Acupuncture for Women's Health

Acupuncture improves fertility in women by addressing various health issues that may hinder

conception. Here are some

Healthy Hormones: Hormones: Acupuncture helps regulate hormonal imbalances by

to slow climate change, as live stock create a lot of green house gasses and are a major source of deforestation. It is also an excellent diet to reverse cardiovascular disease and slow some cancer growth. However, it is critical to eat enough protein and to maintain. Some of my patients on vegan diets, will allow themselves some animal based proteins once or twice per week to help maintain their health. Finally, let’s look at a ketogenic diet. diet. This diet focuses on majority of caloric intake from fat, with minimal carbs and protein. It has been popular in the last few years, because once you reach ketosis (burning fat to make energy) your weight can drop quickly and you feel satiated. Again, it is easy to regain the weight if you stop this diet or sneak in carb rich foods from time to time. A ketogenic diet can be life changing for a person with a brain injury, a seizure disorder or cognitive issues, including Alzheimer’s. There is some

Alleviate Stress: Alleviate Stress is a known factor that fertility. Acupuncture addresses stress by aiding the body in releasing endorphins and other calming neurotransmitters. It also helps reduce stress hormones such as cortisol, creating a much more favorable environment for conception.

interesting research in using it in cancer as well.

There are many other diets out there. Which one is right for you? Here’s the bottom line. A healthy diet is rich in plant matter. Lots of colorful vegetables, some whole fruit. Limit processed foods,

Eat good quality fat like cold pressed oils, grass fed butter, raw nuts and seeds. Eat whole grains. If you are eating meat, don’t make it the centerpiece of your plate, eat smaller amounts and increase the vegetable portion. And drink clean water.

And with Farmer’s markets opening this month, it is easy

Bon Appetite!!

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

helps improve the quality of fertilized eggs, increases alleviates stress.

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Healthy Immune Immune System: Acupuncture is well-known for boosting the immune system, which helps increases the likelihood of conception.

Helps In-Vitro In-Vitro Fertilization: Acupuncture is known to improve the success rates of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures like In-Vitro Fertilization. It

While acupuncture may not be a standalone solution for every woman facing fertility challenges, it can be a valuable adjunct therapy to support conception. By incorporating Acupuncture therapy into your health journey and seeking a trusted Acupuncture clinic with professionals specializing in fertility treatments, you can get one step closer to realizing your dream parenthood.

About the author: Michelle Whittaker (LAc), is a Licensed Acupuncturist and founder of D’vida Injury Clinic & Wellness Center. For more info, please visit www.dvidaclinic. net or call (503) 626-2166 or check them out on Facebook and Google.

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!

Don't stress out preparing for the IB or AP exams

TEEN ESSAY

As an IB student, I’ve been hearing about the IB exams for the past two school years as my teachers have taught my classmates and I what we need to know in order to do well on them and explained to us what they entail. Now, it’s almost time for the testing to begin, and all the buildup of hearing about it so often for such a long time makes the weeks leading up to the exams very stressful ones.

Like many other IB students, I’m hoping to score well enough to earn college credit and scholarships, and while that can be a motivator to study hard, it also adds to the

pressure and stress that many students experience because it creates the sense that something important is at stake.

If the exams are daunting, the process of reviewing for them can be similarly so. But the reason it’s such a big task (that the content for any given class spans two school years) is

#TRAVELBEAVERTON&BEYOND RAVEL EAVERTON EYOND

the same reason it’s so importskills and information from a long time ago, and reviewing can help you remember more content, better preparing you to do well on the exams.

I write for my school’s student newspaper, and I recently decided to put together an

National Travel Agents Day is May 3, 2023

Celebrate by planning a vacation

TRAVEL

Organized by the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), the holiday aims to spotlight the value of Travel Agents on both social and traditional media. Other travel industry organizations, including Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), and major tour operators, are celebrating as well.

To celebrate the occasion, here are reasons to book a cruise or vacation with a Travel Agent.

1 A Trip Tailored to YOU: 1. A Tailored to YOU: Travel Agents not only handle booking travel but can also vacation for every traveler. Travel Agents can create a perfect travel experience based on preferences, tastes and travel ‘dreams’. They can also travel style to create a once-ina-lifetime cruise or vacation experience.

2 Experienced Expertise: 2. Travel Agents are experts in understanding and deciphering the myriad of travel information and codes. Travel Agents not only undergo extensive training and continuously visit different cruise ships and worldwide destinations, to stay informed; they also have a wealth of real-world travel experience. Agents work with a variety of cruise lines and tour operators so they can offer personal and professional insight on different accommodations, destinations, excursions, and more; as well as offer counsel on more complex issues like travel insurance, Wedding Destination groups, and even

article featuring exam preparation advice from teachers as a way to support other students at my school who are also preparing for exams. I feel it is valuable information, and I would like to share it with other IB students who may be uncertain where to begin or how to review. This extends to AP students as well, whose exams carry a similar challenge and weight.

Here is what the teachers I interviewed had to say:

•Develop a strategy and a schedule for reviewing: what you’ll do when and how much time to spend on each subject or topic.

•Make a plan for how much time you’ll spend on each subject and topic.

•Don’t try to relearn all the material; identify what

you know, don’t know, and need to know, and review accordingly.

•Determine what you’ll need help with and where you

•Spend your time and energy where it will be most productive. It’s often better to spend time refreshing your memory on multiple concepts that only need a small amount of review than it is to spend the same amount of time trying to learn a single concept that you hardly remember at all.

company incentive group romantic bistro in a port city and the best times to reserve onboard dining times. Travel Agents have the answers.

3 A Stress-Free Travel 3. A Experience: Our Travel Agents at Sun Connections and vacation specialist, and can help you with the most stress-free travel experience. Many Travel Agents achieve testing modules or take courses through cruise lines and other travel suppliers to elevate their expertise in cruise and vacation experiences. These Travel Agents are committed to providing the best travel experience for every client, every time. This leaves the logistics to a professional, giving travelers someone in their corner if things go awry excursion is cancelled, a Travel Agent can help handle refunds and logistics to take the stress out of traveling.

4. Customer Advocacy: 4. Customer You have a personal Travel Agent as your go-to trip planner!

We’ve been helping travelers for over 33 years. We help travelers get to know a little bit more about their planet and the many rewarding cultures and friendly people that can be found throughout our wonderful and amazing world. Travel Agents work for their clients –not for the cruise line or travel supplier. Your best interests are their priority. From initial leg home, you have someone to call, who can help you through all phases of your trip.

5 Best Kept Secret: 5. Best Kept Secret: When you book online or book directly with the cruise lines or tour operator, the Travel Agent pay is ‘already built into the prices! YES, it’s already built in on all cruise lines, tour operators, and our many travel suppliers, but you are not

Travel Agent.

In most cases, Travel Agents have access to deals and discounts not available to consumers booking directly. Travel Agents sometimes have the ability to book-in-bulk so clients are privy to lower pricing by booking through a Travel Agent.

6. Personalized Travel: 6.

In order to keep travelers as return clients year after year, Travel Agents may be able to use their personal contacts with various travel suppliers to get you upgrades or special amenities, that you would own. Travel Agents are able to create a personal travel and offer to input frequent rewards numbers, TSA/KTN numbers, whether they prefer an aisle or window seat and other important information to enhance their trip. Travel Agents can also arrange personalized travel details for your cruise or vacation, like gluten-free dining or postcruise transportation home.

By

Joyce Bates,

owner

&

Cruises,

of Sun Connections Travel

the ‘go

to’

travel agency for all occasions. For more info on this subject or to book your next trip, email joyce@sunconnections.com, visit www.sunconnections.com, or call 503-655-4850. Travel Layaway plans available!

It's not impossible, just have a plan

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.

nothing is imposs ible, in fact, nothing is impossible, in the wor d i tself s ays... word itself says...

i'm poss ible possible

Everyone is necessarily the hero of their own life story

Can you count on Social

It's not as gloomy as you have heard

FINANCE

If you’re getting closer to retirement, you might be thinking more about Social count on it to contribute part of the income you’ll need as a retiree?

There’s been an increase in alarming language surrounding the solvency of Social Security, but in reality, its prospects are not nearly as gloomy as you might have heard.

Here’s the story:

Under current law, Social Security is estimated to exhaust its trust funds by 2035, cut by 20%, according to the 2022 Social Security Trustees report. However, the large cost of living adjustment (COLA) (8.7%) for 2023 could cause the trust funds to use up their resources sooner.

But this outlook may represent a worst-case scenario. For one thing, the cost of the 2023 COLA will be somewhat offset by higher taxes on workers contributing to

Security?

is just how much you should depend on Social Security for your retirement income. On average, Social Security bene-

how secu r e secure is i t? it?

Social Security. The maximum amount of earnings subject to the 6.2% Social Security tax jumped from $147,000 in 2022 to $160,200 in 2023. And in looking down the road, further increases in this earnings cap may also help reduce the gap in the trust funds. Increasing the payroll tax is another possibility for boosting funding to Social Security.

And here’s a political reality:

Social Security is a popular program and it’s unlikely that any future Congress wants to be blamed for reducing ben-

guarantees, but it seems fair to say that you can reasonably exSecurity when you retire.

But perhaps the bigger issue

earnings, according to the Social Security Administration. But the higher your earnings before you retire, the lower the percentage that will be replaced by Social Security.

Still, you’ll want to maxavailable to you — and that means deciding when to start taking Social Security. You can begin as early as 62, but your monthly payments could be as much as 30% lower than your normal (or “full”) retirement age, which will likely be between 66 and 67.

Even if you were to wait until your full retirement age before collecting Social Security, you’ll also need to draw on other sources of funding. So, while you are still working, it’s a good idea to keep contributing to your IRA and 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan.

The amount you contribute should depend on your overallnancial needs, so, for example,

Consider the lesson of the asparagus Bloom where we are planted

SPIRITUAL ESSAY

“Truly charity has no limit;hasplantedand directing spread the fragrance of God’s

~ Saint Francis de Sales

During this time of "Mayber to “bloom where we are planted.”

Consider the lesson of asparagus, a crop grown in the the earliest harvests in our area

grow th ins ide fuels growth inside grow th o uts ide growth outside

you probably shouldn’t put in so much into your retirement accounts that you feel significant stress in your monthly get a chance to invest more in these accounts, such as when your salary goes up, you may want to take advantage of the opportunity.

Ultimately, you should be able to count on Social Security as part of your retirement income. You may want

professional to determine when taking Social Security makes the most sense for you and how you can also get the most from your other retirement accounts. You’ll want a retirement income strategy that’s built for the long run.

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

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Consider the lesson of the asparagus

• what soil conditions nurtured us?

•Was our early development in rich dark soil, or in clay, sand, rock, or salt?

•How did love nourish the roots of our growth?

•Who showed extraordinary patience as we matured?

•When have been our periods of vigorous growth?

•How are we amending communal soil so that others

•What fragrance permeates those places from God’s abundance in our collective life?

•How could love for our locale change us?

•How might we radiate beauty to others?

and grows in soil saltier than other plants can withstand. It requires patience as it takes two to four years before the roots are mature enough to produce sustainable harvests.

In early spring vigorous spears grow seven inches a day and continually produce

fresh harvests across the sixto-eight-week season. Later the plant sprouts a fern-like structure that stores carbohydrates back into the root for the next year’s cycle.

A mature asparagus can tender spears each spring!

•How have periods of dormancy prepared us for new growth?

Reflecting on our community

•What would it mean to “bloom where we are planted” in our home, neighborhood, workplace, and city?

When you go for a walk, what do you see?

A new appreciation for the mundane

GNorthwest,

you have to get used to the kind of rain that will last from sunrise to sunset. I think I have only noticed the rain more over the last three years because I got a wonderful thing called a dog.

Now, this is not some little lap dog that gets tired after a single lap around the block. No. I have a labradoodle who needs at least an hour walk everyday.

So, when the month of April turned into classic Oregon spring weather, I still had to take my dog on a walk. I tried waiting for the rain to stop.

As a matter of fact, I waited

#BEAVERTONHOMES EAVERTON OMES

all morning. Then, I checked that I was going to have to go out in the rain no matter how long I waited. So, I geared up with a long rain jacket, trusty umbrella, and went out.

But, I am not here to tell you about the dreary weather we

have been having this month. I am here to say that this walk was the best walk of 2023!

I left my walking-companion-headphones in the house and just listened to the constant pitter-patter of rain over my head. It was almost surreal to just walk in sheets of rain

Thinking of buying a home this year?

Your tax refund can help

REAL ESTATE

Have you been saving up to buy a home this year?

If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refund can help you achieve your goals by paying for some of these expenses. SmartAsset estimates the average American will receive a $1,798 tax refund this year.

According to Freddie Mac, there are multiple ways your refund check can help you as a homebuyer. If you’re getting a refund this year and thinking about buying a home, here are a few tips to keep:

•Saving for a down payment

– One of the largest barriers to homeownership is saving for a down payment. You could reach your savings goal more quickly than expected by using your tax refund to help with your down payment.

•Paying for closing costs –You have to pay fees to your lender, real estate agent, and

other parties involved in the homebuying transaction take ownership of your home. You could direct your tax refund toward these closing costs.

•Lowering your interest rate – Your lender might give you the option to buy down your mortgage interest rate during the homebuying process. That means, you could pay upfront to have a lower interest rate on your

The best way to prepare to buy a home is to work with a trusted real estate professional who understands the process. They’ll help you navigate the costs you may encounter as you begin your homebuying journey.

without being touched.

I came to notice all the little parts of the forest that really sparkled when it rained. Every little thing I added to a growing list of things I was grateful for that day.

It is always incredibly pleaswhat you see everyday, something mundane and unworthy of a second glance under normal circumstances.

Maybe I should phrase this hour of my life not as a walk, but as a meditative experience (that included a semi-hyper labradoodle). Because of this amazing experience, I suggest to all who read this to try going out too.

Go out today, or tomorrow if today has already slipped your reach, and let your eye stray onto the things that blend

in. Look at your blooming planters, the house down the block, the parent picking up their kid after school, or a pen that just glides across the paper. Notice. Look. Be grateful.

Bottom Line

Your tax refund can help you reach your goals of homeownership. Let’s connect to discuss how you can start your journey today.

My name is Taka and I'm a Ramen Master. My wife's Japanese Chef. We hail from Tokyo, Japan, and are proud to bring our authentic Japanese Ramen and Bento dishes to our new location in Cedar Mill.

Our Ramen Broth is made using pork bones and boiled for over 16 taste. Chef Chiga designs our Bento boxes, focusing not only on nutrition and taste, but also on aesthetics.

When our customers receive their food, we want them to experience more than just a meal;

we want them to feel an emotional connection with each bite.

Questions about buying or selling a home in Beaverton? Contact Donna Meeuwsen at 503.583.3200 or email donna@topography.homes

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.

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A good story Should change the way you see the world

Dealing with car insurance companies is not easy

But this story has a happy ending

Hello Loyal Beaverton Readers!

Here is a story about a recent Beaverton resident who reached out to me for assistance in dealing with her son's unfortunate car situation.

Meet Sue, from Beaverton

Sue sent in an email about how she's been trying to look for a car for her son for over 3 months but with little luck. Her son's previous car was stolen when he and a group of friends had gone to Hillsboro for a School event. The car was never recovered and the insurance company was trying to settle for about half of the vehicle's actual value (big surprise!).

Be wary of insurance settlements

In fact, with demand still very high and supply being still very low, on both new and used cars, the insurance settlements today are truly a joke.

IMPORTANT NOTE: if you are ever in this situation, keep in mind that settlement offers are negotiable. We do not have toance company makes to close or settle the claim.

While I had started to assist Sue with a replacement vehicle, I also assisted her with the valuation of the vehicle that had been stolen. And as it turns out, the offer from Progressive on the stolen vehicle was slightly less than half of what the actual value in today's market is.

I asked Sue to includeme in all correspondence with the insurance adjuster and provided them with a list of comparable vehicles (in terms of miles and equipment) within 200 miles. I

also provided them with a Kelley Blue Book valuation chart to show what a bank or credit union would lend on this vehicle. With these tools in hand, we could prove that Progressive valuation was less than 40% the actual value of the vehicle.

Typically, Progressive, like most insurance companies, consider their bottom line over the interests of their client and that's why it pays to do your homework and not just take the word of the adjuster. Thus, After a few emails, we were able to get Progressive to increase the settlement to almost 80% the retail value of her son's vehicle and that's a huge win in my book! A week later, Sue had the settlement check in hand.

#ChesswithCoachLarry Chad Lykins: Building a Bigger Chess World Introducing Rose City Chess

Creatingyouth tournaments

like this recent one at the Oregon Convention Center is just a single example of the many things Chad Lykins is doing to grow chess opportunities for young people in our area. With up to 300 students playing, tournaments like this are ambitious operations, but Chad and his associates at Rose City Chess sponsor 30 of them a year, giving every student many chances to play in rated tournaments. It’s a remarkable schedule, especially

for a business that involves organizing children.

And even more impressive to note that Chad wants the students to change from Scholastic to USCF ratings in order to make them eligible to play in all-ages tournaments, not just those for kids. It’s all part of growing the chess community and keeping kids playing after their elementary years.

Chad is a parent at Hayhurst and took over its existing chess club and began holding chess tournaments there, such as the

famous Halloween tournament. Chad wore a bright orange suit with pumpkins-a big hit with the kids! Everyone has a great time at Chad’s tournaments. Kids wearward to their next chance to play. Another way of keeping kids active is training them to be coaches. When Chad started Rose City Chess in 2022 - when we were in the throes of the pandemic - he knew kids would learn from other kids, so he made highly skilled younger players a part of his coaching crew. The Oregon

Happy ending

During this process, we were also actively looking for a replacement vehicle so Sue wouldn't have to continue driving double duty. Unfortunately, with the market being as it is, especially since Sue's budget was only around $10k, good options were not presenting themselves.

The day after she got her check however, a previous client of mine, asked me to get him a brand-new Subaru Outback. This was very simple to do and I arranged to have the Subaru he picked it up, he then asked if I could sell the car he drove up in: a one-owner Honda Accord which I instinctively knew

would be valued at right about $10k! Within hours, Sue's son was happily behind the wheel of his new Honda Accord. Yeah! While not all situations work out this way or this easily, this one was truly a miracle. I was able to solve both of the issues facing Sue, a single mother, tryingto bring closure to a very

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

Chess Lessons

Chess Project Fellowship is a very successful model for providing students with mentors they can identify with and rewarding high school and college students for their efforts as coaches and tournament directors.

It’s also a relief to us older coaches that Chad is preparing the future generation of coaches. He knows that one day we will all have to hand over the reins and let the youngsters take over. It looks like thanks to the impressive work of Chad Lykins the game will be in good hands.

Casa Lola Beaverton is a Mexican restaurant that celebrates the rich culture and traditions of Mexico. One oftions in Mexican culture is the 5 de Mayo, a holiday that commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla. On this day, Mexicans celebrate their heritage and honor the bravery

At Casa Lola Beaverton, 5 de Mayo is a festive occasion that brings together friends and family to enjoy traditional Mexican food, music, and dance. The restaurant offers a special menu that features authentic Mexican dishes, such as tacos al pastor, chiles rellenos, and mole poblano. The bar also serves a variety

of tequilas and margaritas, which are perfect for toasting to the occasion.

In addition to the delicious food and drinks, Casa Lola Beaverton also hosts live music and dance performances on 5 de Mayo. Guests can enjoy the lively beats of mariachi

practice makes possibilitiesTM

music and watch traditional Mexican dances, such as the Jarabe Tapatío and the Mexican Hat Dance.

Overall, 5 de Mayo at Casa Lola Beaverton is a fun and festive celebration of Mexican culture and traditions. Whether you're looking to enjoy

delicious food, dance to lively music, or simply spend time with friends and family, Casa Lola Beaverton is the perfect place to celebrate this important holiday.

Visit Casa Lola Kitchen de Mexico for authentic and elevated Mexican cuisine in a casual, relaxing dining room with friendly and welcoming

staff. Don’t miss out on this family-owned hidden gem!

Casa Lola is located in South Beaverton at 16325 SW Barrows Rd. Call us at (503)567-8131or visit

#TheShutterbug

5 Popular Photography Genres

There is no limit to what you can capture

Photography is an incredibly rewarding hobby, and depending on what your interests are, you can use yourdigital camerato take wonderful pictures of hundreds of subjects. Whether you want to work withlandscapes, fashion, ordelicious food, there’s no limit to what you can capture with a camera. If you’re interested in exploring new types of photography, here’s a helpful breakdown of several popular styles fromThe Shutterbug, an all-purpose camera store located here in Beaverton.

1 Food 1. Who doesn’t love a delicious, mouth-watering photo of an exquisite meal?

Food photography is a great way to capture the true art of culinary preparation, and can even give people ideas for meals they can make on their own. Just make sure to turn

purposes. Keeping the subject’s face in focus is often crucial to this form of photography. Many professionals prefer to shoot early in the morning or at dusk for optimal lighting.

it, which is why photography is a crucial part of fashion advertising. It’s important to choose settings and colors that highlight the clothing and bring the subject to life.

camera—it will cheapen the look of your wonderful dish.

2. Portraits 2. Capturing a person’s expression or stance in the right photo can say a lot about them, which is why portraits are so often used for professional as well as artistic

#LocalHistory Meet the Beaverton OR History Association

And learn about our city, "Place of the Beaver"

PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY

In the beginning, the Atfalati subgroup of the Indigenous Kalapuya established permanent and temporary villages in the area we now call home. One of settlements was Chakeipi, “the place of the beaver.” Beaverton is the modern-day location. Fast forward to the present, from the westward migration through coming of age to expansion into a commuter suburb, diversity of cultures, and new economic drivers that bring vitality. These are the stories that bring us together. A new organization is dedicated to telling them.

Several local residents organized Beaverton OR History Association (BOHA) in April 2022 to celebrate, document, and share the city's heritage: past, present, and future. They are partnering with school, business, and other historical organizations to inspire and provide educational opportunities that engage the community.

BOHA is an all-volunteer on interested individuals of all ages and backgrounds to consupport. The group is seeking additional members to serve on

the Board of Directors, and the general public who would like to work on current or proposed projects and programs and help achieve their purpose that brings history to life. They hope to

establish a research library.

The Cultural Coalition of Washington County recently granted BOHA funds to establish a website that will strengthen public awareness of the area's rich history and encourage the public to tell their stories. The grant also funds the creation and publication of colorful, professional,

then-and- now postcards summarizing BOHA mission and plans.

The association meets monthly at Beaverton Library, Main Branch on the third Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

3 Landscapes 3. There are few things as soothing and satisfying to look at as natural scenery, which is one of the reasons why landscape photography is so popular. Using a tripod will help keep yourdigital camera perfectly still, which will make your nature photos extra crisp and detailed. You can also experiment with long exposures to capture the natural movement of water and clouds.

4 Fashion 4. An accessory or piece of clothing is only as good as the picture that displays

#FOX12OREGON

5 Sports 5. Getting up close and personal to capturethe heat of the moment in a high-pressure sports match is one of the most exciting forms of photography. Using ahigh ISO will enable your camera to achieve a faster shutter speed, meaning you can capture brief, intense moments much more vividly.

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.

Dual language education

BSD expands popular program

OUR TOWN

More parents will soon have the option of enrolling their kids in a dual language program in the Beaverton School District. The district has plans to expand its dual language program so that eventually all kids in the district will have the option of a dual language education from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Right now Vose Elementary is one of a handful of schools in the Beaverton School District that educates its students in English and Spanish. But over the next two years, the district plans to have dual language education available in three to four more schools – and not just in English and Spanish -- but in other

languages as well.

Parents have requested a wide range of languages -- from Arabic to Somali and Mandarin Chinese.

“The students are going to be more prepared for a global society to and have the facility to better jobs or more options for jobs because they are bilingual,” says 4th grade teacher Saulo Hernandez.

The Beaverton School District plans to add dual language classrooms at the elementary through middle and high school so that eventually kids can get a dual language education K-12.

For more local news, visit www.kptv.com

For more information, visit us at www.historyofbeaverton.org, email info@historyofbeaverton.org or call 971-329-9861.

Then: Johnston's Garage (1937) Johnston's (1937) on Broadway St Downtown Beaverton on St. Downtown Beaverton

Now: Lanphere Dealership (2023) Lanphere Dealership (2023) on Broadway St. Downtown Beaverton on St. Downtown Beaverton

Everyday choices can improve your odds

And pave the way for a happier, healthier life

PUBLIC SAFETY

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue cares about your health. This month, we enserious illnesses by embracing healthy habits that will improve your overall quality of life.

TVF&R offers the following tips to help you enjoy a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Enlist a partner: Enlist a Talk to loved ones, neighbors, and friends and invite them to participate in physical activities, share a balanced meal, and have a fun adventure. Everyday activities are always more fun with a partner — someone who will keep you company, inspire you

to stick with a new routine, and encourage you on your health journey.

Fuel your body: Fuel your Eating balanced meals helps your and recover more quickly when you’re sick. Drink plenty of water. Enjoy fruits and vegetables throughout your day as snacks, toppings, side

Officers to wear mourning bands

During National Police Week

PUBLIC SAFETY

Beaverton Police Departmourning bands over their badges during National Police Week, which is Monday, May 15 through Sunday, May 21, to honor all those in public safety to protect their communities. wearing the bands in honor of Sergeant Brian Gaunt, a 21-year-veteran of the Beaverton Police Department who died from COVID related complications on October 24, 2021.

During police week, Sergeant Brian Gaunt’s name will be added to the State of Oregon Police Memorial in Salem, Oregon and

to the National Police Memorial in Washington DC.

Every 57 hours a police ofduty somewhere in the United States. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week, to honor of the federal, state, and been killed or disabled in the line of duty.

For more police news, visit www. beavertonpolice.org

dishes, or in your main meal. A healthy diet also includes whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, lean nuts. Limit the saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt, and added sugars in your diet. Get moving: Get It’s never too late to start being active every day. As little as 30 minutes of

exercise a day can help keep and prevent injury. You can even do simple exercises at home. Consult your physician to see what exercises will out time to exercise has been shown to increase your energy level, reduce health risks, lower stress, improve your mood, and boost productivity. Regular physical activity is important for your overall health and source of fun. Get enough sleep: Get Physical activity can improve your quality of sleep. Try to get six to eight hours of sleep each night to re-charge your body. Ditch bad habits: Limit your alcohol and caffeine consumption and quit smoking for good. Set healthy goals for yourself and celebrate when you achieve them.

Team up with your Team up with your doctor: Doctors can help with prevention, screening, and treatment. Don’t wait until you’re sick to schedule an appointment. They can help you prevent health problems or catch them early enough to help you beat them. Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers.

Everyday choices can improve your odds of fending off serious illnesses. These choices also pave the way for a happier, healthier life.

For more information about adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle, visit www. tvfr.com.

Whatcomes to mind when you think of aging? Do you think of thriving diversity and growth, or debility and disdain? Research tells us that our beliefs about aging impact how well and how long we live. In this program, learn where our ageist beliefs come from and how to identify them in our lives. Start to uncover and reset your own internalized negative age beliefs by debunking age myths. Get an easy-to-use tool to become a paradigm-shifting, narrative-changing champion of aging for yourself and future generations. Presented by Washington County Disability, Aging & Veterans Services.

For more information on how to register for this virtual event, visit www.beavertonoregon.gov/884/ Beaverton-Committee-on-Aging

Developmental Disabilities Resource Fair

Washington County Developmental Disabilities Division will host a resource fair Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Washington Street Conference Center, 102 SW Washington St in Hillsboro. Learn more about providers and resources, including employment services, behavior services, recreational opportunities and more.

For more information, call us at 503-846-3132.

Wood stove Exchange Program

Washington County is offering a $250 incentive to residents who turn in their or wood stove inserts or those

Only 40 stoves/inserts will be accepted at this one-day event. This is the third consecutive year for the turn-in event. The old wood stoves.

Under the Wood Stove Exchange Program, qualifying residents can receive a rebate of $1,500-$4,000 when they wood stove with a cleaner heating device. Some households may qualify for a fullcost replacement, depending on their income.

•When: Saturday, May 6, 2023, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

•Where: Far West Recycling, 6440 SE Alexander St., Hillsboro

For more information about the turnin event or the exchange program, visit www.WoodStoveExchange. com or call 503-846-4425.

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Our Town: Downtown Parking | Homeless Camping, Shelter & Resources Update

Building a Better Beaverton

Meet Our New Downtown Parking Ambassadors!

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Beaverton has increased vehicle parking demand. To supplement the Beaverton Police Department’s parking compliance efforts, the city has partnered with SP+ for a Downtown Parking Compliance Pilot Program. SP+ also manages the Beaverton Central Garage.

The Downtown Parking Compliance Program’s goal is to encourage use of on-street parking according to existing, posted regulations. This program does not include any new parking regulations butcient use of on-street parking and accommodate the multitude of users in downtown.

To accomplish this, the Parking Ambassadors will use:town Beaverton has increased vehicle parking demand. To supplement the Beaverton Police Department’s parking compliance efforts, the city has partnered with SP+, for a Downtown Parking Compliance Pilot Program. SP+ also manages the Beaverton Central Garage.

Parking Ambassadors will use:

•An educational and relationship-building approach.

•Marked hybrid vehicles with license plate recognition (LPR) technology.

• warnings and citations.

•Directions to other parking locations and options.

Do you live or work downtown?

Residents should use their building’s on-site parking, as available. For employees and long-term visitors, there are 115 free public parking spaces in the lot at SW 3rd Street and SW Washington Avenue. Thank you

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for working with us to provide a positive downtown parking experience for everyone!

Have questions? Find out more at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Parking. You can also email the Community Development Department at parking@BeavertonOregon. gov or leave a message at 503-526-2277.

HB 3115: “Time, Place, and Manner” Requirements on Local Camping Ordinances

In 2021, the Oregon State Legislature adopted House Bill 3115. HB 3115 requires local jurisdictions to ensure their camping ordinances are “objectively reasonable as to time, place, and manner with regards to persons experiencing homelessness.” The city is one of many local jurisdictions considering amendments to its camping ordinances to meet the new requirements of HB 3115 before the law takes effect on Saturday, July 1.

Homelessness is a complex issue. Any solution proposed by a city needs to be multifaceted because homelessness affects a community in many different ways. For most local jurisdictions, amending city ordinances in response to HB 3115 is but one facet of a city’s response to address homelessness. For the City of Beaverton, that means exploring additional homelessness services that may need to run in parallel with these code to coordinate services with

the larger Washington County community.

The city gathered various internal stakeholders with expertise on the issue and formed an internal work

important factors when undertaking this work: management of public spaces , feasibility of enforcement, assessment of social service needs, consultation with neighboring jurisdictions, and engagement of impacted communities.

The city will learn what works and what doesn’t when it implements these requirements in July. The city recognize that these amendments are likely to require adjustments and updates over time. Like other local jurisdictions, the city is committed to learning and improving its approach as new conditions arise.

Year-Round Shelter Development Update

A concept design has been developed for the city’s new year-round shelter planned to open in summer 2024.

The new shelter will feature 12,000 square feet of building space with room for approximately 60 beds, a kitchen and dining area, a reading nook, wellness and exam rooms, onsite storage, covered outdoor spaces, bike and pet areas, and parking for mobile service vans like dental and veterinarian providers.

“We’re excited with the progress underway,” said Senior Development Project Manager Sara King. “With

concept design complete, we

product best serves shelter guests, staff, and the surrounding community.”

year-round shelter in Beaverton. The city will work with Washington County to select an operator for the shelter this summer. Construction on the property located at 1138011390 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. is set to begin this fall.

View the concept design and learn more at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Shelter.

Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness

Summer weather presents challenges for people experiencing homelessness. Here are a few resources that are available to help with meeting basic needs and providing a connection to housing:

•Just Compassion of East Washington County: Offers daytime space for adults experiencing homelessness, including breakfast and lunch meals, showers, laundry, and other support services. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 503-624-4666, 12880 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard.

•Greater Good NW Library Outreach Worker: Specialized outreach worker to connect library patrons to resources and provide oneon-one support. Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 12375 SW 5th St.

•Community Connect: A coordinated entry system that helps people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness

503-640-3269.

•Care to Share: Coordinated assistance to families and individuals who seek emergency food and other necessities. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 503-591-9025.

•2-1-1: An information and referral service that connects people in Oregon and southwest Washington with community resources such as shelter, food, and utility assistance. Call 211 or 503-222-5555. Calls are answered 24/7.

•Public restrooms: Portable restrooms available 24/7 for public use at City Park (SW 5th St. and SW Hall Blvd.) and Beaverton City Library (12375 SW 5th St.) parking lot.

•Safe Parking Program: Safe, legal place to park for people experiencing homelessness and living out of their vehicles. Call 503-6244666 for intake.

For more resources and the latest information on available shelters in Beaverton, visit www.BeavertonOregon. gov/BeavertonHomelessnessResponse.

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Senior Living Directory of Services

Columbia Medical Alarm provides affordable and reliable medical alert services to all those who wish to live a safe, independent life, regardless of their limitations. Our installers and technicians are not only trained and qualified, but also take the time to make sure the customer understands the equipment and is comfortable using it. Call 503-644-4736 or visit us columbiamedalarm.com

Every knock from Meals on Wheels delivers a vital lifeline that our aging neighbors urgently need. At the core of the Meals on Wheels service is a nutritious meal, companionship and a watchful eye on the health and safety of our seniors. For those who have trouble getting around, we bring the service to you. Contact the Tualatin Valley Gleaners for more information: 503-719-9890

Generations in a home is a treasure, downsizing is a gift!

Please contact Mature Moves Real Estate Team or Mature Moves Made Easy at 971-227-1302 or email Kimberly@mmret.com.

Viva Village: Enriching Our Lives As We Age. Our programs and services make it possible to connect with one another and live fulfilled lives while remaining in the homes and neighborhoods that we love! We respect and welcome people of all ages, races, faiths, ethnicities, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, and socio-economic levels. For information about joining us, visit villagesnw.org

Home Matters Caregiving has earned us a reputation as a top senior care provider in the greater Portland area. Our agency was founded by medical professionals who have a passion for providing care and enriching the lives of our clients. • Alzheimer’s Care • Medication Management • Fall Prevention • Hospice Care 503-352-5634 or visit homematters.com

Junk King Removal Service - Recycling, repurposing, and donating wherever possible and providing the maximum value for Portland Metro area residents. There are so many people that just need strong guys with a truck’ to haul stuff away. Our top priority is environmental stewardship through recycling. Call (503) 902-9800

Hot Stuff Power Washing offers the top exterior cleaning solutions. Ever look at your house and wonder how to make it look fresh? We address those issues on problem areas including gutters/ eaves; decks, patios, pavements, sidewalks and windows – all at reasonable prices and beating expectations. Call Hudson today for a quote. (971) 226-4781.

Brighton Hospice provides outstanding customer service, which is one of the main reasons for our exemplary reputation in the industry. Hiring only the most skilled and passionate people, we focus on members who love their work and have a special skill set. We take pride in providing the best comfort care to our patients and their families. Brighton Hospice (503) 430-7699

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are not too old... and it is not too late

Finding Joy and Enrichment in Senior Living

Culinary Trip Around the World on Wednesday, May 24, 4-6pm

SENIOR LIVING

For many people, a move to senior living is often determined by physical needs –whether it’s a risk of falling, an inability to continue driving, oring daily activities.

But what may not be a top community.

At Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills, as much as we tend to the physical health of our residents, our teams seek to bring engagement and meaning to their lives as well.

Studies show that there are adults staying active and engaged:

•Regular activity can prevent certain diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, and help with blood pressure, balance and sleep.

•Group activities are a great way to create and build friendships, which is particularly vital for older adults who can often be isolated.

•Regular activity helps older adults maintain or strengthen their cognitive health, as trying new activities forces the brain to adapt.

Our approach to creating activity calendars mixes both old favorites and new challenges, with a data-driven component helping our teams as well.

We partner with Linked Senior, who “build simple, evidence-based and clinically validated software to support person-centered life enrichment for older adults and their care partners”.

Our teams track each resident’s daily engagement with our activities to provide a big picture view of each

individual’s trends. It allows

may not be as active as perhaps they should be and tailor activities to reach as many people as possible.

FREE Event: Clulinary Trip

Around the World, 5/24

For a glimpse into what life is like here at Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills, we invite you to our community for a Culinary Trip Around the World on Wednesday, May 24 from 4 – 6 p.m.

Our talented dining staff will be preparing dishes inspired by Greece, Italy, Germany, Mexico and China. Don’t miss out on a delicious evening!

For more information, or to schedule a visit, call us at (503) 520-1350, or visit us online at prestigecare. com/BeavertonHills.

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Transitioning after a move Choose to smile

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Oftentimes when we move, the focus and stress is put onto the sorting, packing and downsizing, and rightfully so. However, there is also stress in the post move experience.

When we move from one location to another, the kitchen is not laid out exactly the same as our previous making daily living feel like a hen pecking for food as one searches for basic items of life. Finding one's favorite coffee cup can be as valuable as discovering gold. Remembering to turn left rather than right down a hallway can feel like a Pilates exercise.

that routine by locating key possessions such as medicines, coffee, coffee cups etc. in very similar locations as they were previously.

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It sounds simple although it teaches us that we are highly trained in living our everyday lives with tiny habits and rituals and disturbing those can cause frustration. What is the solution? Being aware and

weeks will feel off kilter is important. Make sure that the most fundamental daily tasks are communicated to your moving coordinator: so, they can be sure to emulate as much as possible

In addition, laughing along the way is alleviating and rejuvenating. Change is inevitable and moving can become necessary, making humor a great remedy. Putting up funny signs such as, "Life Happens Coffee Helps!" or for the toilet, "Men to the Left Because Women are Always Right!". Laughter truly is the best medicine.

FREE Seminar Top 10 Mistakes When Buying or Selling a Home Kimberly Shute (Owner/Principal Broker) and Suzanne Perkins, (Broker with Mature Moves Real Estate Team) will provide valuable and strategic information that will help you with the planning and preparation of selling or buying a home. As the season begins, these tips will serve you well. Join us for FREE Register here: www.mmret.com/events Questions? Call Suzanne Perkins at 971-266-1160 Nordia House 8800 SW Oleson Rd. 97223 Mark Your Calendars June 22: Medicaid, Understanding Valuable Essentials July 27: Living Healthy as We Age

Serving mature adults with... • Excellence • Experience • And care with their real estate needs. Removing the weight of... • Downsizing, • Packing, • Moving & Resettling • And delivering freedom, ease & joy.

Generations in a home is a treasure, downsizing is a gift! Please feel free to contact Mature Moves Made Easy or the Mature Moves Real Estate Team at 971-227-1302 or email Kimberly@mmret.com. Guest Speakers How to Register Our Sponsors

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Assisting Seniors with Digital Literacy

Meet YourTechQ

SENIOR LIVING

Digital literacy can have a lives of older adults and Jesuit High School sophomors Anisha Dasgupta and Shomik Sen are looking to make a difference as co-Founders and co-Leaders of YourTechQ. Their goal: to provide that free technical support.

They are also looking to recruit more high school volunteers who will be supporting their team to strengthen the intergenerational educational pathways, where older participants and younger trainers build skills and connections together.

Benefits for seniors learning technology

Social isolation due to covid, our constant transition to digitized world, and our grandparents' helplessness to keep up with technology, motivated us

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tion, YourTechQ. We both are current high schoolers and part of the class of 2024, and our vision is to bridge the digital divide by unifying our communities through technology.

Why YourTechQ

We established our organization in March of 2022 primarily focusing on helping the elderly. Despite some initial struggle to connect with communities, we have helped over a hundred elderly across six different communities since September 2022. Our workshops consist of one-hour lectures on content which we

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 (InPerson) May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10 am. Meet in person at Jim & Patty’s Coffee, 4130 SW 117th, Beaverton 97005.

RSVP recommended

Age Cafe Cafe May 5, 11 am–12 pm. Beaverton City Library. Small group conversations exploring topics of interest to older adults. Registration optional.

Online Viva Village 101 Online Viva 101 May 13, 10–11:30 am.

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

Viva Village Forum Viva Forum May 15, 2–3:30 pm. Topic: Beaverton School District: The Future

create, followed by one-onone help for the residents.

Learning goals might be anything from using a smartphone to creating a Facebook account or navigating an online shopping portal. "I learned so much and I think it was critical for some of our residents who are relatively new to technology," said one of our digital literacy workshop participants.

Apart from getting generous sponsorships from Comcast and the City of Portland, we were the youngest presenters at the NOIA conference. Presenting on a national platform in front of more than eight hundred digital equity leaders was an incredible experience!

ta i chi cl asses tai classes at v i va v ill age viva village

Direction. Hear about the new 5-year strategic plan from Shellie Bailey-Shah, Public Communications

Refreshments served. No charge. RSVP recommended

Men’s Coffee Break May 22, 10–11:30 am. Ki Coffee, Beaverton. Conversation and coffee. RSVP recommended

Online Viva Village Book Online Viva Book Club May 23, 1–2:30 pm.

Selected book: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T. J. Klune. RSVP for Zoom link

For more information, visit: www.yourtechq.org or email yourtechq@gmail.com

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

Viva Village Nature Walk Viva Nature Walk May 6, 9:30 am. Trails at Dawson Creek. Meet at the north end of the parking lot of the Hillsboro Brookwood Library. Enjoy a morning walk with Viva Village members and volunteers.

Online Mindfulness

Classes May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 11–11:45 am. Learn how befriending your inner critic can help you live more mindfully. RSVP for link

Online Women’s Coffee May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10 am. Join members and volunteers for a morning of coffee and conversation.

RSVP for the Zoom link

Online Tai Chi Classes May 4, 11, 18, 25, 10–11:30 am. Learn Tai Chi technique with Chew. RSVP for link

SNAP 101 May 5, 1:30–3:30 pm. Beaverton City Library, Meeting Room B. For Viva members to learn the basics about the new SNAP planning tool. RSVP.

Life Stories May 9, 2 pm. In person at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 12250 SW Denney Road. Julie Schmidt, a 4th generation Oregonian, will speak about her family’s cattle ranch in eastern Oregon, started by her great grandfather who came from the Midwest across the country on the Oregon Trail. RSVP

Dine Around Beaverton and Beyond and May 10, 1 pm. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 11650 SW Canyon Rd. Join us for lunch. RSVP required.

Living Solo Solo (In-Person)

May 17, 12–1:30 pm. Beaverton City Library, Cathy Stanton Room. Meet in person to share

experiences, tips, and strategies for living on your own. Bring your lunch.

Online Living Solo Online Solo May 18, 4 pm. Share ideas and insights about solo living. RSVP for the Zoom link

Thursday Evening Social Group Social May 25, 5:30–7:30 pm. PF Chang’s Restaurant, in The Streets of Tanasbourne. Enjoy an evening of dinner and conversation. RSVP.

Fun with Games May 26, cards and/or board games. RSVP required. Limited 12 players. Register on the

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

The market now is in full swing!

Our early bird shoppers show up the minute the bell rings at 8:30 a.m. for the freshest produce. Starting in May, as the weather improves, we will be adding live music at the Market, and we are thrilled to welcome so many of our favorite musicians back! To see who is performing each week, go to the Events page on our website where you will bands and their websites.

We are also welcoming local to share their good works with marketgoers. Beaverton Farmers Market prides itself on working with organizations that better our community and make it safer and healthier. For the last 2 months, we hosted Oregon Health Authority and and COVID vaccination booths. In the next few months, we will have more events such as the Red Cross Blood Drive, and Washington Co. Public Works Fair, and others. Follow us on social media for more updates or check the events page of our website for more information.

Our farmers are hard at work to make sure that you get the best produce this season despite the challenging weather. As we are looking forward to the new in-season crops, consider boosting your immune system with two superfoods:

•Microgreens

•And fermented vegetables.

Le Petit Jardin, a Cornelius-based family farm, specializes in growing numerous microgreens including their

fabulous blends. Microgreens are abundant in nutrition and

Use them fresh in your salads, smoothies, soups or omelettes.

Another way to make sure your body gets nourishment is by adding fermented foods to your diet. Even though fermenting is as ancient as humankind, it is experiencing a comeback in recent years as interest in eating cleanly and reducing food waste

has increased. Stop by Fermentista to try some of their recipes, and add them as a side or as a main ingredient in your dishes.

Market Recipe: Reuben Sandwich

We recommend this Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich recipe from NY Times, which, made with Fermentista’s Caraway Seed Sauerkraut, brings this sandwich to the next level.

Ingredients:

•1 tbs Mayonaise

•1 tbs Ketchup

•½ tsp hot sauce

•¼ tsp ground coriander

•Salt & pepper to taste

•2 slices rye bread

•½ tbs unsalted butter

•¼ cup thinly sliced white onions or shallots

•½ cup very well drained and squeezed Fermentista

Caraway Souerkraut

1 dill pickle sliced

Preparation

1.In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce and coriander. Season with salt and pepper; taste and adjust the dressing until it’s just a bit too intense (it will

2.Spread the dressing on both sides of the bread; reserve any remaining dressing. Top each bread slice with

cheese. Melt butter on the skillet on med-low heat, and add bread with cheese side up. Cover the skillet and cook until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden (4-5 mins). In the meantime, add onions and a pinch of salt to the remaining dressing and stir.

3.Top one slice of bread with sauerkraut, pickle slices and on top and press lightly to adhere. Cook for just a minute on each side until the sandwich has melted together. Cut and enjoy warm.

Market

Market

Beaverton Farmers Market | Summer market begins May 6, 2023

Altitude Beverages Altitude

Functional beverages made to fit your existing beverage routine. Oat lattes for focus, not jitters. Zero proof cocktails for a buzz without the booze.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Martinez Family Farm Martinez Farm

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

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.

Nut-Tritious Foods

Providing the nutrition you need for a healthy lifestyle, with nutrient dense nut and seed butters, that taste amazing. No refined sugars, vegan, non-GMO

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.

N2 Coffee & T N2 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!

Nate’s Oatmeal Cookies

Hi, I’m Nate! I got my raisin pecan recipe from my mom and I'm excited to offer it to you. These cookies are handmade with local and organic ingredients. I now have a handful of flavors featuring well-loved classics and rotating seasonals.

Ocean Green Healing Ocean Green owners, Angela & Zach, have stayed dedicated to producing high quality and trusted CBD topical products for their community and beyond. Our product offerings include salves, body oils, lotions, soaking salts and our signature muscle melting CBD infused bath bombs!

Quinn’s Prime & Vine

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World’s best dungeness crab cakes & *NEW* Grandma Willo’s Smoked Salmon Dip. Call us at 503-709-6984.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Alchemist’s Jam

Our jams are made from locally-sourced fruits. We enjoy the process of combining healing herbs with berries and fruit to make jam in much the same way that an alchemist works.

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

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Art speaks where words are unable to explain

#VILLAGEGALLERYOFARTS

The

Village Gallery of Arts

Learn. Create. Share!

Art Dollars for Scholars

Community Show, May 2 - 28: Giving young artists a boost! Come see (and buy!) affordable art from artists of all ages in our community! Net proceeds from entry fees support our scholarship fund for graduating high school seniors who are continuing their art education.

Art Chat & Refreshments: FREE & OPEN TO ALL! Sunday, May 7, 3-5pm: Come meet the community artists and enjoy refreshments while taking in the Art Dollars for Scholars show! Sometimes we even have live music to serenade you as you browse! Big and Bold and Bold with Chris Kondrat: "Floral Impressions," acrylic, 20"x 26": I started as an artist in Watercolor, copying from photographs. I wanted to get more impressionistic and interpretive, so I tried abstract, collage, acrylic and marbling. This is my most all acrylic; it is also bigger than I usually paint. I had fun with it.

Announcement Do you have skills you'd like to share with others? Would they lend themselves to a 1 -2 session workshop or a 3 - 4 session class? We need teachers for adult classes at any level, or children's classes -- especially 7 - 11 years or younger. Please email us for more information about joining our Education Team.

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, May 4, 11, 18, 25; 3:45pm5:15pm; max 8 students. May classes include Pottery/Ceramics, 4 Seasons Art, and Sculpture.

Introduction to to Copperplate Calligraphy --with Susan Pfahl. Mondays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 from 1 - 3pm; max 6 students.

grew, square ended pens were replaced with metal pointed pen nibs. A series of cursive writing styles soon developed. These are still used for formal documents and invitations. Copperplate is the predecessor of the cursive handwriting most of us learned in grade school. In class we will work to become comfortable handling the pen, and then tackle the alphabet, small letters and large, numbers, and punctuation.

Introduction to Watercolor to Painting 2 2 with Susan Pfahl. Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 from 1 - 4pm; max 6 students. No

prerequisites necessary. Continuing on your Watercolor journey: If we make mud, lets we only do it again if we really want mud! We will continue with perspective, control of the water, play with resists, and consider how to evaluate a painting. Masterpieces are unlikely, but skills will increase.

Introduction to Book

Folding with Jeannine Bamberg. Saturday, May 20 from 10amnoon; max 10 students. Books have more uses than might in a heavy one or set out the eyecatching ones as decorations on a shelf. You can even read them! But have you tried turning a book into three-dimensional sculpture? Book folding is a perfect way to repurpose old hardback books. It’s the art of folding the pages within books to create 3D shapes. Up Close Flower Painting Close Flower with Jean Anderson. Saturday, May 20 from 1 - 5pm; max 8 students. Appropriate for all levels of painting experience and mediums.

that comes to mind when you

and she was a master. In this class we will move beyond the expected. Starting with a beautiful dahlia photo, each person will crop it to make their own unique painting. I’ll be using watercolor, covered include using hard and soft edges, getting cohesion in your paintings with a simple trick at the beginning, moving around to get interesting shots, color tones, mixing and using greens. I’ll also demonstrate wet into wet, blending, glazing and many other techniques. This is a longer than normal class to allow time to cover a lot of material and to get a lot of painting done.

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.

THPRD News: Summer Registration | Facilities Update | Coaches Needed | Lifeguarding

A day in the park is a good day

Save the Date for Summer Registration!

public at-large on options the district may wish to pursue to address the budgetary issues in the coming months.

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: Update: We’ve received several questions from the public about why some facilities are closed some days or open less hours than before the pandemic. The reality is such as aquatics, combined with added budget pressures from increased personnel

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

•Sunset Swim Center is Sunset was closed for three to reopen on March 27. However the facility is open just 4 hours a day – Monday through Friday for now.

•4 centers are closed BOTH Saturdays and Sundays, including: Aloha Swim Center, Elsie Stuhr Senior Center, Garden Home Rec Center, and Harman Swim Center.

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

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

District staff are working on recommendations to address the funding gaps and will be updating the board and the

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: in 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 rescues, rescue tube

more here: http://www.thprd. org/activities/aquatics/lifeguard-

Spring Cleaning:

Maintenance is out cleaning tennis courts, power washing play grounds, preparing baseball programming. And portable restrooms for programmed sports sites will return this month.

One r ece i ves fa r mor e receives far more th a n he thin ks than thinks

When in Doubt... Go to the Library!

Library Programs in and Around Beaverton

LOCAL LIBRARIES

Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries

library.cedarmill.org.

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

Kids

Grab and Go Crafts 1st Fridays | May 5 | Cedar Mill & Bethany, Pick up craft bags to take home, while supplies last.

Button Making with Button with Comics Saturday, May 6 | 10am12pm | Ages 6+ | Cedar Mill. Celebrate Free Comic Book Day by making a button with comics and our button makers.

Mother's Day Card Craft Mother's Card Craft May 10-May 13 | All Day | All Ages | Bethany, Make your own Mother’s Day cards, while supplies last.

LEGO Free Play LEGO Free Play Saturday, May 13 | 10:30am-12pm | Ages 5+ |Cedar Mill, Drop in to build and play with Legos.

Bethany Village Spring

Market Thursday, May 25 | 3-6pm | All Ages | Bethany

Fountain/Plaza Area. Stop by the library booth for a fun craft and learn about our summer reading program and events.

Parent Information Series Parent

CMBCL’s annual Parent Information Series for adults. Hear from experts presenting on topics important to parents and educators.

relevant strategies in a safe and judgment free environment.

Supporting Your Child's Your Child's Literacy in Kindergarten- in 3rd grade 3rd Thurs, May 11 |6:307:30 PM | Cedar Mill.

Find out more about your child’s literacy development and theirprogress towards becoming an independent reader. Learn how the Science of Reading can help you support your child’s literacy development in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.

Toddler Talk (Online) Tues, May 16 |6:30-7:30 PM |

Registration Required. Join this fun workshop to understand your toddler’s world and transform tantrums, hitting, biting, and screaming. Let’s laugh together and support one another to make raising a toddler more enjoyable, and support children who thrive.

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

Marvel vs DC vs Manga Marvel vs. DC vs. Manga

Saturday, May 6 | 2-3:30pm, Teens 11-18 | Cedar Mill.

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at your library and join a Marvel vs DC vs Manga debate game. Make buttons out of old comics while the debate rages.

Registration Recommended.

Adults

Adults

Medicare 101 Wednesday, May 3 | 11am-12pm | Adults | Bethany Library Annex. 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.

Gardening for Bees for Bees

Thursday, May 4 | 6:30-7:30pm | Adults | Cedar Mill. Megan, an OSU Extension Service Master Gardener, will share how you, as a gardener, can help our most important pollinators.

Technology Open Lab Lab

Tuesdays | May 9, May 23 | 1-3pm | Cedar Mill. Get started with basic computer skills and practice with devices like laptops, tablets and cellphones.

Spanish Conversation Conversation

Hour Weds | May 10 | 6:307:30pm | Adults/Teens 11+ Cedar Mill. Want to practice your Spanish with other language learners? The conversation hour is not an instructional course but rather a great opportunity to chat and improve your Spanish language skills.

Avid Adventurers Alliance: Dungeons & Dragons for & for Adults Saturday, May 13 | 1-3 pm | Adults 19+ | Cedar Mill. Grab your dice and join us for a game of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. New and experienced players welcome! Registration Required.

Taste of Oregon: Wine Taste of Wine

Upcoming Themes

•May 2-May 13: Mother's Day/ Garden

•May 16-May 27: Camping

•May 30-June 3: Storewide Sale! Everything 50% off Tues, Wed, Thurs; 75% off Fri, Sat.

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

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.

Reading with Roscoe: with Roscoe: Mon 5/1 & 5/15 @ 4:40-6pm. Need 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.

Join Garden Home Library for our live and in-person weekly storytime with Casey and Bakul. Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play--these strengthen the skills that we use when we read.

Events for All Ages:

May Craft Kits: Craft Kits: Every Saturday in May, GHCL will be giving away thirty take-home life cycle craft kits. Available on a

•May 6 - tulip life cycle

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• May 20 - chicken life cycle

Tasting Thursday, May 25 | 6:30-7:30pm | Adults 21+ | Cedar Mill. Learn how Eagles Nest Reserve uses ethical stewardship to grow their grapes and taste two of their wines. ID will be checked.

Family Storytime: Wednesdays @ 10:30-11am.

•May 27 - apple life cycle

Events for Adults:

Groups for Adults

Voices in Verse in Saturdays | May 27 | 10:30am-12pm | Zoom. Share your own poetry or listen to others read their favorites. Registration Required.

Owl Book Group Owl Book Fridays | May 26 | 10:30am-12pm | Adults & Teens 16+ | Zoom. Join us to discussALong Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende. Reg. Required.

Turning Your Teen's Stress Your

Teen's Stress

into Growth: 5 Effective Ways to Help Your Teen Manage their Negative Experiences and Build More Resilience, Wed, May 3 | 6:30-7:30 PM | Cedar Mill.

Today’s teens and tweens are experiencing unprecedented rates of anxiety, depression, and stress. While it’s hard to see our kids struggle, it’s also important to are also the seeds of resilience and maturity. Learn practical and

Chaotic Crusaders Club: Dungeons & Dragons for Teens, Saturdays | May 13, 1-3 pm | Teens 11-18 | Cedar Mill. Calling all adventurers! Do you want to save the day from terrifying monsters, cast powerful, reality-bending spells, and solve puzzles and traps using your wits, all while making new friends? Then grab your dice and join us for a game of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. New and experienced players welcome! Reg. required.

Teen Game Night: Super Teen Game

Smash Tourney Smash Fridays | May 19 | 6-8pm | Teens 11-18 | Cedar Mill. Compete in our Smash Bros Tournament. Meet your friends and play console games together. Switch, Wii and Gamecube games are available. Tournament will be played with library consoles and controllers, but participants can bring well labeled controllers to use with non-tournament devices. Registration required.

Writers' Mill Sundays | May 21 | 1-3pm Adults & Teens 16+ | Hybrid: Cedar Mill Library & Zoom. Join fellow writing enthusiasts for inspiration and fun.

Second Edition Resale 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.

program 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!

Pajama Storytime: Fridays @ 10:30-11am (ONLINE). No need to leave home! Wear your Jesse online. We’ll say hello to our friend Narwhal, read and sing together, and practice our colors. Join us online via Zoom at bit.ly/ ACLpajama.

Drop-In Tech Help: Tech Fridays @ 10:30am-12pm. Whether you’re a beginner trying to navigate

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.

Nerd Night: Trivia for Nerd Trivia for Adults Tuesday, May 2 at 6:30 pm. Zoom meeting, register online 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 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, May 9 at 7 pm. In-person – no registration.

Our May book is Bruno, Chief of Police by Martin Walker. This is book one of the mystery series. Meet Benoit Courréges, affectionately named Bruno, chief of police in a small village in the South of France where the rituals of the café still rule. A former soldier, Bruno has embraced the

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slow rhythms of country life. But the murder of an elderly North African who fought in the French army galvanizes his attention: the man had a swastika carved into his chest. When a visiting scholar helps untangle the dead man's past, Bruno's suspicions turn toward a motive more complex than hate, back to a tortured period of French history. Ask in library for set aside copies.

Author visit! Gemma

Whelan – Painting Through Whelan –the Dark Tuesday, May 16 at 6:30 pm. In-person – no registration necessary

Local author Gemma Whelan will be here to read and discuss her new book Painting Through the Dark. Fleeing from the emotional shackles of her family in Ireland and the convent where she was training to be a nun, the feisty 21-year-old Ashling O’Leary arrives in San Francisco in 1982 artist’s portfolio, a three-month way to speak up about the abuse of girls and women in Catholic Ireland. As she becomes embroiled in a whirlwind of love, art, and deception, Ashling learns that her success as an artist and a human being depends on dealing with the ghosts of her past and speaking out on behalf of others.

Garden Gnomes du Plume: A Writer ’s Group Plume: A Writer’s Beta Readers, Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30 pm. Zoom – Register online

Author Jennifer Willis will discuss beta readers. If there’s time she will also discuss her personal particular writing method, which her writers group has dubbed "the Willis Protocol."

Beaverton City Library

All the World is a Stage

This summer at Lovegood promises to be tons of fun!

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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

For Adults at BCL Main

Memory Cafe Cafe 5/2 | 1-2:30 PM | Registration required.

Join us for this gathering for people with memory loss and

their family caregivers. Enjoy a live music singalong of familiar favorites and get to know other care couples. To register, call 503-846-3090 or email familycaregiversupport@ washingtoncountyor.gov.

An Evening with Slam An with Slam Poet Alex Dang Poet Alex 5/11 | 6:30-8 PM. Alex Dang is a poet from Portland. A former TEDx speaker, Dang competed at the National Poetry Slam, was a Portland and Eugene Poetry Slam grand slam champion, and has performed in seven countries. He has strong opinions about burgers and wants to know what your favorite song is. His performance - followed by a writing workshop for attendees - will focus on his identity, the different ways he sees himself, and how that may or may not align with the way the world perceives him.

Voices from the "Our City, Our Stories Project" Our Stories 5/25 | 6:30-8 PM. Our City, Our Stories: An Expanded History of Beaverton focuses on how Beaverton has been shaped by the experiences and stories of those who have lived, worked, or passed through this city. Hear the voices of some of the current-day individuals featured in the project during this interactive panel discussion with the researchers. Learn about how the city and Five Oaks Museum are working together to expand Beaverton’s narrative, why it matters, and how considered history.

For All Ages at BCL Main

Free Comic Book Day Free Comic Book 5/6 | 11 AM - 1 PM | All ages. Stop by the library for our free mini comic con. Meet local comic and graphic novel artists, pick up freebies, and buy books. Claim your free comic book - one per person while supplies last.

English Conversation Hour Conversation Hour

Saturdays 5/6 - 5/27 | 2-3 PM | All ages. Practice common everyday phrases and conversational topics.

For Kids at BCL Main

May the Fourth the Fourth Lightsabers 5/4 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Grades K-5. Come make a lightsaber out of household items!

Mother's Day Craft & Tea Mother's Craft & Tea 5/14 | 1-2 PM. Celebrate mom w/ craft and snacks! Grades K-5

Ready, Set, Kindergarten! Set, Saturdays 5/20 - 6/24, 1-1:45 PM | Tuesdays 5/23 - 6/27, 11-11:45 AM | Ages 4-5 | Reg. required. A special six-session series designed for children and their grownup to participate in together. We will help you and your child get excited for Kindergarten with music, stories, art and play!

For Teens at BCL Main

Teen Photo Contest: Spring 5/1 - 5/31 | Grades 6-12. Spring is in the air! Submit a spring-themed photo you took for a chance to win a $10 gift card to Powell's Books. Email your photo to iduncanson@BeavertonOregon. gov by May 31.

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.

Young Willamette Writers Willamette Writers

Author Chat: Curtis Chen. 5/6

| 11 AM - 12 PM | Grades 6-12 |

Registration required. Come write with us! Join Young Willamette Writers for a chat on creative writing by author Curtis Chen

Adults at Murray Scholls

Eight Steps to Building to Your Novel or Memoir or 5/20

| 3-4 PM | Registration required. Author Ned Hickson will provide a solid foundation from which to outline a manuscript or screenplay through an eight-step process. The presentation will also include how

your direction, and how to stay motivated. Register online.

Kids at Murray Scholls

Spanish/English Language Language Exchange for Kids for Kids

Wednesdays 5/3 - 5/31 | 4-4:30 PM | Grades 2-5. Here's a chance to improve your language skills in English or Spanish, and meet new friends. This is a drop-off program for kids only.

Ready, Set, Kindergarten! Set, Kindergarten!

Sundays 5/21 - 6/25 | 1:15-2 PM | Ages 4-5 | Registration required. A special six-session series designed for children and their grownup to participate in together. We will help you and your child get excited for Kindergarten with music, stories, art and play!

Teens at Murray Scholls

Teen LGBTQ+ Book Club: Teen Book "Last Night at the Telegraph Club" 5/31 | 4:30-5:30 PM | Grades 8-12

Join us to read and talk about LGBTQ+ books. May's title is "Last Night at the Telegraph Club" by Malinda Lo.

Perseverance is the key to his success

For this young baseball star

We’veall heard that it’s important to persevere when faced with challenges but it’s not always easy to do in the moment. Kumon Student, Calvin, has learned about the power of perseverance and is aware that it is an integral part of his success.

Calvin is an 11-year-old Kumon Math Student who has been enrolled in the program in the program, he has been able to drastically improve his math and reading skills which has helped him excel in school. Calvin said, “Without Kumon to help me build skills in math and reading, I wouldn’t be the student that I am today.”

Through daily practice, Calvin has seen that perseverance has given him countless opportunities for growth.

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how to do the work on my own, and I don’t have to rely on others for help. I feel that getting independent practice on my assignments is a great way to prepare me for times in life when I may have to work alone.”

In fact, Calvin has achieved awards in a variety of areas thanks to his perseverance and hard work, such as:

•District runner up in the Scripps National Spelling Bee

•First place in the Elementary School Read-A-Thon in

2nd, 4th and 5th grade

•Kumon Math-Athlete Award

•Achieved national standardized test scores in the 99th percentile

•Distinguished Learner in all categories for the state's Milestones standardized test

•Member of a Gold Bracket Championship all-star baseball team

From a young age, Calvin has been actively involved in helping his community. He’s been a part of a variety of service projects which have consisted of park clean-ups, volunteering at the local food pantry, and working with the Sandwiches for the Homeless.

Community”

Word Puzzle Contest!

Win A $25 Gift Certificate to Black Bear Diner!

Email brg@cedarhousemedia.com. Let us know which words you found (minimum of 3 correct words) and we will enter you into the monthly drawing. Also include:

1) where you picked up the paper 2) what your favorite story was and 3) any comments or suggestions.

Can you find the name of 14 Broadway shows? shows? (4 double words | 3 triple words | last month’s answers on page 2)

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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