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Shop Local - Give Local - Stay Local... • What’s that bird I often see on holiday cards? See a picture on page 14! • How organized is your jewelry box? We’ve got tips on pages 15! • If you own or want to own real estate in Beaverton, you will want to turn to page 16! • Stay local for New Year’s Eve! Attend the NYE’s party at the city Library! See page 18! • Happy Birthday to Barbra and Leona. Both turned 100! Read about their amazing lives on page 20!

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BEAVERTON, OREGON, USA First Settled: 1847 (by Augustus Fanno) Year Incorporated: 1893 Location: 7 miles west of Portland, OR City size: 18.7 square miles (2014)

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL

Mayor: Denny Doyle Council: Catherine Arnold, Betty Bode, Lacey Beaty, Marc San Soucie, Mark Fagin

MEETINGS

Elevation: 189 feet above sea level

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

Yearly Rain/Snow: 39in/2in per year

USEFUL NUMBERS

Coordinates: 45.48Âş N / 122.81Âş W

# of Days with Rain/Year: 152 days Population: 91,205 (2014) Median family income: $56k (2013) Unemployment: 5.6% (2014) Sales Tax: 0.0% Income Tax: 9.0% Zip Codes: 97005-08, 97075, 97078, 97003 Area Codes: (503), (971)

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Winter's Wheat

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Contents

W Welcome! (City Message & Cartoon) ................................................................2 Shop Sh Beaverton (Local Businesses) ........................................................ 3-13 Our Town (Community News) .................................................................. 12-22 Out & About (What’s Happening This Month in Beaverton?) ............................. 23-32 City Information 2 Beaverton Car Guy 19 Cartoon, Humor & Quotes 2, 13, 30 Public Safety (Police/Fire) 19 Local Maps 4-5 Traffic Q&A 19 Business Directory 5-13 Local History 20 Beaverton Bulletin Board 6-13 Senior News 20-21 Free Announcements 13 Monthly Art Scene 23 Beaverton Wild & Green 14 Senior Village Events 24 Monthly Recipe 15 County Event Calendar 24 The Care & Feeding of Your Home 16 Library Programs 28-29 Beaverton Real Estate 16 Theatre & Movies 30-31 Teen Talk 17 Literary Corner 32 Park & Recreation (THPRD) 18 Win $25! Enter our Contest 32 Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) 19

Message from the Mayor By Mayor Denny Doyle

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and decreasing the size and scope of the building, our volunteer committee was able to deliver a recommendation that didn’t raise the city’s overall bond tax rate. It is timed to begin as the city’s library construction bonds end— meaning there is no increase in the bond tax rate. The council and I also placed a huge emphasis this year on walking safety. There was a strong push from our council, which I fully support, to increase our funding for sidewalks. We have planning work underway and WKH ¿UVW ELJ SURMHFW ZHœOO VHH LV D much needed sidewalk installation on Menlo Drive. As one resident recently reminded me, she’s wanted sidewalks on Menlo for 53 years—and it is time for the city to step up and make it happen. We’re also working on an active transportation plan, which is a fancy way of saying we are looking at all of the gaps in our sidewalks and bike paths and developing strategies for prioritizing, IXQGLQJ DQG ¿OOLQJ WKRVH JDSV All in all, it has been a great year and I continue to be deeply impressed with the dedication of our city staff as they strive every day to serve Beaverton.

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Happy Holidays from Ralph Scheeler and the Beaverton Resource Guide Shop Local – Give Local – Stay Local‌ this is how we build a better Beaverton.

Shop Beaverton | L oc al B us ines s Direc tory Once Upon a time in Beaverton The Owl, December 7, 1912 (Beaverton’s First Newspaper)

TREE LIGHTING &

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Friday, Dec. 2 | Beaverton City Library

10 AM to 9 PM German Holiday Market presented by Condor Airlines 5 PM Holiday Open House

7 PM Tree Lighting Ceremony

7:30 PM 3 Leg Torso Concert

7:30 PM Sorry! Wrong Chimney! Presented by Beaverton Civic Theatre Tickets are $5 with a donation of a new unwrapped toy.

www.BeavertonOregon.gov/TreeLighting

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Excel Financial

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Faces by Vivian

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Safeway Shopping Center

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SW Laurelwood Ave

Starbucks

Sambi Restaurant

Ernesto’s

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

Valley Plaza

Jack in the Box

Michael’s Arts & Crafts

Togo’s

SW Jamieson Ave

See Downtown Map

A&W

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Kaiser Permanente

Banking & Finance

Arts & Culture Acrylic Artist Workshop by Seascape Artist Paul Kingsbury Call Today! 541-373-3365

Lana L. Nelson Oil Painting

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Service and Repair, Guaranteed auto service for over 45 years. 9650 SW Canyon Rd. www.wallyandson.com 503-292-1626 MAP3C

All local artists, All original art! Free monthly reception! See story in Just For Fun section www.artonbroadway.net 503-601-3300 MAP1C3

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Gifts & Gallery Outstanding artwork & photography, assessories for home & wardrobe. www.moontalla.com 503-746-7786 MAP1C3

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Learn to Paint & Draw Loved ones, family and pets! www.kumipickford.com

Sustaining High Quality Art within the community. Providing culturally enriching activities, programs and services. www.beavertonarts.org

Broadway Rose Theatre www.broadwayrose.org 503-620-5262

Affordable Arts and Crafts Classes and Workshops 12505 NW Cornell Rd (next to the Cedar Mill library) www.villagegalleryarts.org

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Shop Beaverton | L oc al B us i nes s Direc tory Beaverton Police Dept.

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Singing River Riveer Natural Medicine • Pediatrics • Naturopathy • Nutrition • Acupuncture • Women’s Health • IV Therapy Dr. Jennifer Means | Dr. Katie Rewick 4970 497 4 9 SW Main Ave, Ste 100 | 503-641-6400

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

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Community Gardens (THPRD)

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Wash. County Sheriff’s Office www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff 503-846-2700

Washington Square Mall

City Hall Full Service Salon

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Wash. County Visitors Center

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Photo History of Beaverton

Open Christmas & New Year’s Day, 6am-8pm!

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FOOD PANTRY for emergency needs Beaverton SDA Church Community Services provides emergency food and clothing every Tuesday from 9am to 2pm. Located at corner of Murray & Davis (one block south of Allen Blvd.) No appointment necessary. Entry is at back parking lot. We will also pray for you.

The City of Beaverton is seeking donations of new toys and winter coats to help local families and children in need this holiday season. From Nov. 9 to Dec. 12, you can drop off toys, gifts, and winter coats at many locations throughout Beaverton! Toy should be new and not wrapped. •

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City Operations Center (9600 SW Allen Blvd.)

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Meet the Faces Behind RHBA Raleigh Hills Business Association

Linda Criss (RH Bank of the West)

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HBA founding members, Linda Criss (RH Bank of the West, Branch Mgr), Toni Curry (TLC Promotions) and Bev SnowKuehn (B-Line Enterprises) came together to support the Raleigh Hills business community. The three ladies started talking, planning and envisioning what RHBA would look like and from YLVLRQ WR UHDOLW\ ZH RIÂżFLDOO\ launched in May of 2010. • Building a local business community, • Shop local, • Know your business owners and your neighbors. Linda Criss was instrumental with all the legal matters, licenses, insurance, and by-laws while the mission statement was a joint collaboration. Later the Board grew from three and added Matt Chrisman (West Coast Bank RH Branch, Manager). The two constants supporting RHBA are Michael Chase(CF Chase Marketing) and Robin Curtin (Univera Associate). Currently, the RHBA boasts PHPEHUV IRU WKH ÂżVFDO year. Toni Curry and Linda Criss created position duties and put WRJHWKHU DQ RIÂżFLDO 5+%$ PDQXDO We have had three Chairs in the six years since conception: Linda Criss, Bank of the West; Liz Utter, New Seasons Raleigh Hills and Marie Morris, Beyond 18. Bev Snow-Kuehn (B-Line Enterprises) and Diane Snedecor (Mountain Man Fruit & Nut) are all about outreach and connecting the business community with our neighbors. Toni Curry took the organization with a simple scrolly heart logo to a brand that is known and recognized. She used her graphic design background to create a “real logo/a real brandâ€? which included getting a grant from Venture Portland for boulevard banners which are proudly displaying

Toni Curry (TLC Promotions)

Bev Snow-Kuehn (B-Line Enterprises)

the RHBA logo on our streets in Raleigh Hills. Our successes are: • Our monthly business meeting at RH New Seasons, • Sign toppers “Raleigh Hills Business Districtâ€?, • Member directory, • A monthly presence in the Beaverton Resource Guide, • Our annual holiday party and Shred / Recycle event(s). .

About RHBA: To support the community of Raleigh Hills; to promote a vibrant business environment, maintain a safe & healthy climate, create community consciousness & maximize livability. Visit us at raleighhillsbusinessassn.org

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Our Town | C om m uni ty St ories Landscape and Urban Forestry

Sustainability

Dealing with Moss and Lichen Renewable Energy News By City Landscape Staff

By City Sustainability Staff

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oss and Lichen are similar in some ways but are completely different species. Moss is considered a plant while lichen is a symbiotic relationship between fungus and algae. Both moss and OLFKHQ DUH EHQHÂżFLDO WR WKH HQYLronment as they produce important nitrogen and are also a great food source for animals, and used to make nests. Both moss and lichen are found all over the world with 14,500 different species of moss and four different types/forms of lichen. Some lichen even have the name moss (such as the reindeer moss) which is not a moss at all. Moss and lichen reproduce by spores or by parts of the plant breaking off, which makes them hard to control sometimes. Even WKRXJK WKH\ FDQ EH EHQHÂżFLDO WR your yard, both can be unsightly in lawns, on rocks or in your tree in landscapes. Depending on what your personal preference is, some like the natural look of moss or lichen growing in their yards. If you are looking to control either of these it is important to weigh in WKH EHQHÂżWV RI XVLQJ FKHPLFDOV RU manually removing them. If you are ok with scraping them off by hand, or dethatching your lawn

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that would be ideal. If not, chemicals such as iron, zinc sulfate, zinc chloride, and zinc and copper sulfate can be used (be mindful of approved chemicals for concrete as they will stain them) Brought to you by the City of Beaverton’s Landscape and Urban Forestry Department. For more information, visit: www.beavertonoregon.gov/ index.aspx?nid=1224

Western White Pine By City Landscape Staff

• Binomial Name: Pinus monticola • Soil Type: rocky, moist soils • Sunlight: Moderately-shade tolerant • Form/Growth: Very large tree • Foliage: Evergreen

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Photo caption: Billie the Beaver roots for solar and wind power, both of which are renewable forms of energy

General Electric’s (PGE) Renewable Power Program page for more information: https://www. portlandgeneral.com/residential/ choose-renewable On average, it costs about $6 per month for your household to go 100% renewable.

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Beaverton Bird Watch

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his tree was named by the explorer David Douglas on his journey up the west coast of North America in 1831. They are mainly found through the cascades from northern California all the way up into Canada and as far east as Montana. Western White Pines are well suited for growing in valleys with rocky but moist soils. The cones of a White Pine are cylindrical in shape and are 4 to 6 inches long and the seeds are around 5 mm long and need several weeks of moist and cool weather to start their germination. The needles consist of 5- 1 ½ to 4 inch long and are bluish green with a white stripe beneath them. The growth habit of the Western White Pine is pyramidal in shape reaching around 60 feet tall and 20 feet in width.

Renewable Energy Generation Surpassed Coal as the World’s Largest Source of New Electricity Capacity ccording to a recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), in 2015, renewable energy capacity surpassed coal as the global source of new electricity capacity. Meaning, the world is shifting from carbon-intensive energy production to a clean energy future where renewable energy will be more affordable than ever before. The majority of the new renewable power capacity is solar and wind power. It is predicted that renewable power capacity will continue to grow in the coming years. Did you know that the City of Beaverton has purchased all of its electricity from renewable sources since 2014? You too, are able to source renewable power for your home. Interested in switching to renewables? Visit Portland

Brought to you by the City of Beaverton’s Landscape and Urban Forestry Department. For a complete list of native plants, visit: www.beavertonoregon.gov/index.aspx?nid=1224

hose of us who send and receive Christmas cards recognize the stock winter birds that always seem to appear in holiday scenes: cardinals, doves, partridges, robins, and cedar waxwings. What-wings, you ask? Waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) are birds that are named for the bright red markings on the shaft of their wing feathers that resemble sealing wax. Waxwings (including B. garrulus, the Bohemian waxwing seen east of the Cascades) would be stunningly beautiful birds even without the winsome wax thing going on because both males and females share dramatic markings and a remarkable soft and silky appearance unlike any other species of bird. Another distinctive feature is the waxwing’s mask that looks like something a superhero would wear. These year-round Beaverton birds are seen more often in the summer and fall but are frequently pictured in winter scenes and are almost always pictured eating their favorite food: fruit. For this reason, waxwings are not our farmers’ favorite creature, especially when they descend in ÀRFNV WR IHDVW RQ PDULRQEHUULHV blueberries, and cherries. It is their love of fruit that determines where they live when not nesting. And just like us,

if they eat too many overripe (fermented) berries, they can act a lot like some people do after festive Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner! Anne Harris is a local author who ďŹ nds watching her avian neighbors quite fascinating as they loudly inhabit a mixed stand of conifers and broadleaf trees behind her home. “Provide food and they will come,â€? is what she discovered, and has been avidly studying their diverse habits ever since.

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Is It Time To Clean Out Your Jewelry Box? By Kaaren Bedi

Winter is a great time to take stock of your ďŹ ne jewelry. recommend a full jewel box review. Take everything out and sort it into three categories: you love it, you never wear it and you really don’t like it.

yes, do you know why you aren’t wearing the piece? What to do: if it just doesn’t speak to you maybe it’s time to redesign the piece or trade it in on something you will really love. Sometimes you just need a fresh start.

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a good time to check and make sure your insurance appraisals are up to date.

The ‘what was I thinking’ pile: Fine jewelry always has some value. If it’s of precious metal and mineral you can always consider trading, selling or restyling a piece.

The ‘Never wear it’ pile: You have it; you like it but don’t ever put it on. This requires more thought. Ask yourself some Here is a list of things to consider: TXHVWLRQV GRHV WKH SLHFH ÂżW \RXU • Metal: gold, platinum and lifestyle? Is it sentimental, does it VLOYHU DUH FRQVLGHUHG ¾¿QHÂś QHHG WR EH Âż[HG RU VL]HG IRU \RX WR and therefore have some value be able to wear it? If you answer based on the commodity price

of the material. You have to GHGXFW IRU SXULW\ DQG UH¿QLQJ costs. • Not all gems will be reusable- some are too small to be remounted. Some may be damaged by wear, some however will. Sapphires and of course diamonds are usually the easiest to remount depending on size. • Age: if an item has historic or antique value it may make more sense to keep it in original condition and simply sell or trade the piece. Some pieces are worth more than their metal and mineral value if they are in pristine antique condition.

Now that you have things sorted the real fun begins. By working with your local family owned jewelry store you can design your dream jewel, trade in what you have on a piece in their case and of course simply use the cash for something else. And who doesn’t need extra cash for the holidays!

Smith & Bevill, your local family jewelry store, has AGS certiďŹ ed appraisers on staff as well as master gold smiths and factory certiďŹ ed watch makers. We also buy gold, silver and platinum jewelry.

Washington County Advisory

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wood is available at www.epa.gov/ burnwise. Residents are encouraged to sign up to receive air quality and wood burning alerts for red days at www.publicalerts.org. More information and the daily air quality status can be found by calling 503-846-8744 or visiting www. co.washington.or.us/air. To further reduce air pollution, the County introduced the Wood Stove Exchange Program earlier this fall. Residents who rely on DQ ROG RU XQFHUWLÂżHG ZRRG VWRYH for heat may qualify for a rebate of up to $3,500 when they switch to a cleaner heating device such as a pellet stove or electric heat pump. Some households will even qualify for a free replacement, depending on income.

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Frosting directions: Let cream cheese and butter come to room temperature in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients and beat with a hand mixer until blended and smooth. Top cookies and enjoy! Looking for some healthy Holiday treats? Recipe Night is a great way to try a bunch of healthy recipes, but you only have to make one! Join us Monday, December 5th at 6:00pm. This is a fun potluck event at Beaverton Family Chiropractic. To sign up and get a recipe to bring go to www.EatWellOregon.com or call us at 503.644.8844.

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Silent Dangers in Your Dream Home By “Handyman“ Bob Strong

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determine if lead is present. Asbestos: Miracle Mineral or Silent Killer? Being resistant to heat, chemicals, and electricity, and because it’s very malleable, it’s ideal for use in building materials such as roofs, tiles, wallboard, and insulation. Unfortunately, in the 1950s, asbestos was also shown by researchers to cause a rare and fatal type of cancer, known as mesothelioma. When Was Asbestos Used? The greatest likelihood for ¿QGLQJ $&0 DVEHVWRV FRQWDLQLQJ materials) in residential structures is in homes built or remodeled during the period 1940 to 1980.

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Celebrating Universal Human Rights Month By Emery Hanel (12th Grade)

Hey Beaverton teenagers, ecember is here, and you know what means. Flavorful holiday drinks, jubilant winter festivities, cheery twinkling lights, joyous perennial music, the things that set December apart from the other eleven months of the year. But December is more than just a jovial month– it’s Universal Human Rights Month. On December 10, the annual Human Rights Day will be observed. United Nations Secretary General Ban Kimoon averred that the day serves as an opportunity to “recommit to guaranteeing the fundamental freedoms and protecting the human rights of all.� Echoing this sentiment, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein added that

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“it’s time for each of us to step up for human rights. There is no action that is too small: wherever you are, you can make a difference. Together, let’s take a stand for more humanity.â€? Human Rights Month is a call that each of us must answer, a call to defend the rights of women, children, the disabled, refugees, immigrants, members of the indigenous community, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and minority groups. Advocating on their behalf can be as simple as advising others to not make jokes that rely on racism, sexism, or homophobia to entertain. But if you’re looking IRU VSHFLÂżF RSSRUWXQLWLHV WR PDNH a difference, here are some local options: • Get involved with the Portland Solidarity Network, an

all-volunteer organization dedicated to combatting sexism, racism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination by campaigning for the rights of workers and tenants. • Train to be a crisis line responder for Call To Safety, an organization committed to SURYLGLQJ FRQ¿GHQWLDO VXSSRUW services, community outreach and education, and advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. • Offer to become an ambassador for Portland’s Social Justice Action Center, a center for people of color and the marginalized to organize and collaborate to engineer solidarity within the community. It is a place to appreciate one’s one culture while learning

and respecting the culture of another. • Volunteer with The YWCA of Greater Portland, an association dedicated to eradicating racism, empowering women, and promoting basic human rights. • Attend a meeting held through Showing Up for Racial Justice Portland, a local chapter of a national network of Showing Up for Racial Justice groups, which consists of Caucasians who desire to be allies to people of color by supporting racial equality. • Contribute to community planning facilitated through the 4 &HQWHU D QRQ SURÂżW FHQWHU that declares their mission to be providing “a safe space to support and celebrate LGBTQ

diversity, equity, visibility and community building�. • Participate in a event organized by Portland Peace & Justice Works, a group devote to ³SURPRWLQJ QRQYLROHQW FRQÀLFW resolution on local, national, and international level�. Let’s join the movement for others, Beaverton. Take advantage of this month to raise awareness for human rights.

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Beaverton Teen Talk

We Are Strong and We *Will* Be Okay By Abigayle Horn (Grade 12)

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ovember 8th brought very interesting feelings to the entire world. What was an expected win for one was a literal win for another. No matter what party or side you were on there was always that possibility that the other would win and most weren’t ready to accept defeat. The results were clear: Donald J Trump has won the presidential election. After properly campaigning and connecting to the majority of the United States of America,

he had done what most hadn’t thought possible. When he won he gave a speech where he said: “I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be President for all of Americans, and this is so important to me.�

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hank You From the Beaverton Education Foundation. Whether you answered a student call, made a contribution, or volunteered at a calling night, thank you! We couldn’t have done it without you. We are please to share that thanks to the 350 student volunteers, more than 50 adult volunteers, and with the support of more than 1,614 individuals, the 18th annual Beaverton Education Foundation phone campaign

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SUPPORTERS: adidas, Cold Stone Creamery, Elephant’s Delicatessen – Jenkins Estate, Ingallina’s, Jamba Juice, Krispy Kreme – Beaverton location, New Season’s Markets, Pastini – Cedar Hills Crossing, Pizzicato Gourmet Pizza, Poplandia Gourmet Popcorn, Portland Trail Blazers, Sesame Donuts, Sunset Lanes, and Target. BEF celebrates its 28th year of distributing exhilarating teacherdesigned grant programs for our increasing number of students. Generous donors help BEF reach Beaverton’s 41,000 kids and teens with intriguing, path-blazing learning opportunities. Thank you for continuing to support the students in our community.

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and remain peaceful. We are strong and we will be okay.

About Abigayle: I am a Senior at Health and Science High School. I was born in Germany but raised in the U.S. Fighting for what you believe in is really important to me, but violence is not the best way to get things done. I plan on going to college and getting two PhD’s to become a Wildlife Conservationist and an Astronomer later in life. I loving learning and hope to keep learning my entire life.

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transportation to shut down parts of the highway and stalling the Tri-met systems throughout the city. Protesting is very serious and has been used to show disdain for the decisions in the government. We’ve protested for Wars and for our Veterans and now we protest the 45th president of the United States. If you decide to protest in the a coming days please remain safe. The police are trying to protect everybody EXW RQ WKH ¿UVW )ULGD\ RI 1RYHPEHU the protests were listed as riots and somebody was shot. Remain safe

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Three Down, Two to Go by Christopher Xanthos, Grade 6

Once, there was a little girl shopping with her mom to look for toys when the girl saw one doll that she really wanted. It had a pink dress and LW KHOG XS WZR ÂżQJHUV RQ LWV right hand as if it was making a peace sign. As they were buying it along with a couple of groceries, the cashier told them one thing – “Never play with this doll.â€? For some reason, the girl did as he said and did not play with the doll for days, weeks and even months.

Finally, one night she couldn’t resist picking it up to play with it. /DWHU WKDW QLJKW WKH JLUOœV parents heard a loud scream coming from her bedroom. When they came over to see what had happened, all they found in the room was the doll sitting on the girl’s EHG KROGLQJ XS WKUHH ¿QJHUV Support your library, support the Beaverton Library Foundation. www.beavertonlibraryfoundation.org

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Our Town | C om m uni ty St ories Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District: Connecting People, Parks and Nature

THPRD’s Holiday Giving Drive Is Underway, Will Benefit Children and Others in Need by Bob Wayt

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HPRD employees are once again working with the Beaverton School District and other community partners to create a brighter holiday season for those in need in the Beaverton area. THPRD is collecting toys, clothing and other items for selected families and homeless children within its boundaries. The park district is also collecting food for the Oregon Food BankWashington County Services and personal hygiene products for the Union Gospel Mission LifeChange Center for Women & Children, both located in Beaverton. The public is invited to join employees and support both efforts at THPRD facilities throughout the Beaverton area. Donations of non-perishable food

and personal hygiene products will be accepted through Dec. 21. Through Dec. 17, each THPRD center and administrative facility will have a giving tree, wreath or garland with “snowÀakes” that specify a variety of wish list items. Donors are able to take a snowÀake and return with a new, unwrapped gift. All gifts are to be distributed to families that have been identi¿ed by the Beaverton School District. “Many of our neighbors are hurting, and that pain just becomes more acute during the holiday season,” said Doug Menke, THPRD general manager. “We encourage everyone with the ability to give to make this time a little brighter for those in need.” Donations are now being accepted at the following park district locations: • Aloha Swim Center: 18650 SW Kinnaman Road, Aloha

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/VSPKH` .P]PUN +YP]L • Babette Horenstein Tennis Center: 15707 SW Walker Road, Beaverton • Beaverton Swim Center: 12850 SW Third Street, Beaverton • Cedar Hills Recreation Center: 11640 SW Park Way, Portland

• Garden Home Recreation Center: 7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland • Harman Swim Center: 7300 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton • Sunset Swim Center: 13707 NW Science Park Drive, Portland • THPRD Administration Of¿ce: 15707 SW Walker Road, Beaverton • Tualatin Hills Athletic Center: 50 NW 158th Avenue, Beaverton • Tualatin Hills Nature Center: 15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton

• Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center: 9995 SW 125th Avenue, Beaverton • Elsie Stuhr Center: 5550 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton • Fanno Creek Service Center, 6220 SW 112th Avenue, Beaverton

Loud in the Library: 2016 New Year’s Eve Party By City Staff

SATURDAY DECEMBER 31, 2016 9 PM - 12:30 AM

• Have you ever wanted to get loud in the library?

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• Do you have plans for New Year’s Eve?

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• Do you wish there was a family-friendly and fun way to ring in the New Year right here in Beaverton?

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hen we’ve got an event for you. Presenting sponsor Villa Sport invites you to get Loud in the Library and ring in the New Year at Beaverton City Library! On Saturday, December 31, from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., gather your friends for a night of New Year’s festivities at the main library (12375 SW 5th St). Entertainment includes mini golf, laser tag, and a photo booth. Come dance the night away with DJ and event host Doc Titus from The Party Doctor and enjoy delicious

food and drinks from locally owned Uptown Market. While the party is intended for adults, all ages are welcome. The entire building will be transformed into a place for noisy celebration. Can’t imagine a bartender and drinks in the Cathy Stanton Conference Room, a

DJ and dancing in the meeting rooms, mini golf in the Children’s area, laser tag in the Reference area, and a giant balloon drop in the beautiful, iconic stairwell? Buy your tickets today—you won’t want to miss this opportunity to get Loud in the Library! Plus, there is plenty of parking.

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Tickets are available online and from Beaverton Library Foundation board members and library administrative staff. A single ticket is $30; a couples ticket (admits two people) is $50. This highly engaging and unprecedented New Year’s Eve event is sure to be a blast for Beaverton community members who know and love the library and those who’ve never entered its doors before. All proceeds will directly benH¿W WKH %HDYHUWRQ &LW\ /LEUDU\ through the work of the Beaverton Library Foundation.

About the Beaverton Library Foundation Since 1986, the Beaverton Library Foundation has promoted and funded reading and cultural appreciation through the sponsorship of library services and programs. Each year, they are the primary sponsor of the hugely popular and meaningful Summer Reading Program. More than 2,700 people visit Beaverton City Library and check out almost 10,000 items every day, and the Beaverton Library Foundation helps provide a margin of excellence that make Beaverton City Library the busiest single library in the state.

Loud in the Library is a fundraiser for the Beaverton Library Foundation; volunteers are needed; tickets are required. To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit www. BeavertonLibraryFoundation.org/NYE or call 503-526-3705.

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Too Many Leaves, Not Enough Air By Larry “The Car Guy“ Ferguson

Hello Beaverton Readers! t the beginning of the month I received a call from Dr. Joseph, a Beaverton resident who was having an issue with his car fogging up. He said he had absoOXWHO\ QR DLU ÀRZ IURP WKH KHDWHU or defrost and it did not matter if it was raining. That’s why he called me and this is how I helped. Dr. Joseph’s car is a 2014 Mercedes Benz with only 2500 miles on it. While I had him on the phone, I had him to go out to the vehicle to check a couple of simple things. First, I had him make sure his heater control was not set to recirculate or fresh air (this setting is best for summer). But regardless of the setting, DLU GLG QRW ÀRZ VR , NQHZ WKDW WKHUH was a blockage somewhere. Dr. Joseph asked if we could meet so before long, there we were at Tom’s Pancake House. Over coffee we discussed his interesting situation. When he showed me his FDU WKH ¿UVW WKLQJ , QRWLFHG ZDV WKH quantity of leaves and pin needles that had gathered in various spots. I asked him how often he cleaned his car and he said he didn’t have time and the leaves mostly

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blow off while driving. Besides, since his parking spot both at work and home were under trees, cleaning his car completely of debri would be a daily chore. Upon inspection we discovered tree debris was pretty dense around the cowl. The area under the wiper arms was completely clogged and since this is where the fresh air enters the vehicle from the outside, I knew that removing the leaves ZRXOG EH WKH ¿UVW VWHS LQ ¿[LQJ WKH problem. I popped the hood while in Tom’s parking lot, and removed the debris from under the wiper arms, and cleaned away everything from the cowl area. In all the hidden VSRWV WKHUH ZDV QHDUO\ HQRXJK WR ¿OO a 5 gallon bucket! Once we cleared the debris away from the cowl area, we were able to JHW DLUÀRZ UHVWRUHG LQWR WKH FDELQ of the vehicle but air smelled very

musty. The next step to resolving the issue would be to clean out the plumbing. I suggested to Dr. Joseph that he have the cowl removed and FOHDQHG DQG LQWHULRU FDELQ ÂżOWHU replaced. I was only happy to help him make an appointment at the Mercedes Dealership. He later called to tell me that the dealership found even more debris DQG D ÂżOWK\ DLU ÂżOWHU +H VDLG FDOOLQJ me was the most informative phone call he could remember making regarding an automobile. I was thrilled that he called me and even more thrilled to have a new friend. Thank You Dr. Joseph, call me anytime! Please Beaverton Readers, if you have a question or need automotive advice please contact me, chances are good that I just may have the answer or there is no doubt we will ďŹ nd it. About the Car Guy: Larry’s specialty is locating cars, even hard to ďŹ nd cars, for everyday folk. He has been in the automotive industry for over 35 years and has several degrees in automotive technology. Email him at popslcf3@hotmail.com or call 503-930-1493

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Spread Holiday Cheer for Children in Need By Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue

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Traffic Q&A:

By BPD Staff

With the Beaverton Police Department

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Why is it illegal to talk on a cell ell phone while driving?

A: Talking on a cell phone reduces the he amount of brain activity devoted to o driving by 37%.

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If I hit an animal like a dog, what should I do?

A: ORS 811.710 Failure to perform the duties of a driver when an animal is injured states the following: If you know you hit an animal you have to stop at once. You have to make a reasonable effort to determine the nature of the animal’s injuries and give reasonable attention to the animal. Immediately report the injury to the animal’s owner, and if you can’t ďŹ nd the owner notify the police. The ORS also says the requirements under the ORS to stop and attend to an injured animal depend on the trafďŹ c hazard that exists. However you still have to try and notify the owner or the police.

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When exiting a driveway, from a gas station for example, I often see cars not stop but drive straight into the main road. Should cars pretend to see invisible stop signs at driveway exits or is it more of a yield sign? A: ORS 811.505 Failure to stop when emerging from an alley, driveway or building states: You have to stop at or before the sidewalk or sidewalk area when emerging from these areas. If there is no sidewalk then you can pull up to where you can see trafďŹ c before entering the roadway.

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How many signals have the photo radar on them and where are they located?

A: Red light photo intersections are located at: Hwy 10 and GrifďŹ th, Scholls Ferry Rd and SW Hall, SW Allen and Lombard and Cedar Hills Blvd and SW Walker Rd. There is equipment installed at 158 and Walker but it is not hooked up.

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Is it legal to change lanes in the middle of an intersection?

A: No lane changes can take place in the middle of an intersection. If you have a trafďŹ c question that you'd like us to ask the Beaverton Police Department for this column, email us at: BRG@cedarhousemedia.com (For all other police questions, call the police non-emergency number: 503-526-2260) Community Emergency Response Team collection effort. Beaverton-area residents can drop off any new, unwrapped toys at the following local stations: • Aloha Station 62, 3608 SW 209th Ave. • Bethany Station 68, 13545 NW Evergreen St. • Central Beaverton Station 67, 13810 SW Farmington Road. • Cornell Road Station 60, 8585 NW Johnson St. • North Beaverton Station 61, 13730 SW Butner Road. • Progress Station 53, 8480 SW Scholls Ferry Road. • Raleigh Hills Station 70, 8299 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. • South Beaverton Station 66, 13900 SW Brockman St.

• West Slope Station 65, 3425 SW 103rd Ave. All toys donated by December 14 will be donated to the KGW Great Toy Drive. Any toys collected after that date will be taken to the Washington County Girl Scout Christmas Breakfast for the Homeless on Christmas morning to be distributed to Washington County children who attend the breakfast with their families. Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue knows that we serve a generous, compassionate community. Thank you in advance for helping us contribute to brighter holidays for children and teens in need. For more ďŹ re prevention tips and tools to create a ďŹ re escape plan, visit www.tvfr.com.

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n addition to a 72 hour kit for your home, FEMA recommends one for your car as well in case you are stranded. • Jumper cables: might want to LQFOXGH ÀDUHV • Flashlights: with extra batteries • First Aid Kit: remember any necessary medications, baby formula and diapers if you have a small child • Non-perishable food • Manual can opener • Water: at least 1 gallon of water per person a day for at

least 3 days • Pet supplies: food and water • Radio: battery or hand cranked • Cat litter or sand: for better tire traction • Shovel, Ice scraper. Basic toolkit • Warm Clothes • Blankets or sleeping bags • Charged Cell Phone Remember to keep a full tank of gas in case you need to evacuate.

For more information on how you can prepare for any emergency big or small, visit www.beavertonoregon. gov/emergency

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Happy 100th Birthday Barbra!

Happy 100th Birthday Leona!

By Michael Baliton

Born: December 4, 1916 in Medford, OR arbra Skaggs was born during the heart of the Great Depression. She lived and enjoyed the simple things in life in the small town of Medford. She remembered having 1 doll to play with and a wooden crate for a dollhouse. An activity she enjoyed doing with friends and family was JRLQJ RXW RQWR DQ HPSW\ ¿HOG DQG playing kick the can! Later on she was married at 22 years old during World War II to Harry Beasily who served on the % SODQH WKDW ÀHZ LQWR *HUPDQ\ She started working as a secretary for a lawyer a couple years where she gained experience and typing skills for $10/month. After work she remembered going dancing at live band performances with IULHQGV 2QFH VKH ¿QLVKHG FROOHJH she graduated in the business/ ERRNNHHSLQJ ¿HOG DQG ULJKW DZD\ got a job at Summer High school where she taught for 15 years! Growing up during the Great Depression Barbra learned the

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importance of saving money and appreciating what you have no matter the condition. Nowadays she said, kids are throwing away money on material things and spending it just because they can. Barbra was able to travel the world when she got older because she always saved. She visited Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Alaska, the Mediterranean and more! The one place that stood out to the most was Pompeii because the history, restoration, and story of the buried lands fascinated her. She wants

to let the younger generations to know that they need to start saving even if it’s a small amount so they can travel! After searching different places to live Barbra decided on Creekside Village in Beaverton. She was attracted to the surroundings and the building. There is no WUDI¿F DQG ORYHV ORRNLQJ RXW DW WKH scenery and she says “everything is so pretty”. Furthermore she reunited with an old friend Mary Bunsen who used to play Bridge with her before moving to Creekside. They ran into each other at a candy party that was hosted at the retirement home. Barbra enjoys going on the ¿HOG WULSV DQG PHHWLQJ ORWV RI QHZ friends! Barbra didn’t have a car when she was growing up, so her secret to longevity she says walking every day on her free time. Also doing crossword puzzles with Leona Langston which helps with her mind and memory! To wish Barbra a happy birthday, visit Creekside Village: 503-643-9735 5450 SW Erickson Avenue

By Michael Baliton

Born: November 29, 1916 in Northern Texas eona was born during the Great Depression and experienced the Dustbowl! During high school she remembers looking to the west and somedays she could see the dust clouds rolling in with dark skies. She would have to hurry and chase the chickens inside. Somedays it was very dark and loose dust and top soil everywhere around them. After they built a new home she would cover the windows with a bed spread so she can keep the dust from coming in. Education was important for Leona and she loved going to school out in the country where she says had the best teachers ever. As a young woman, Leona became a school teacher for 12 years! It’s been 7 years now at Creekside and Leona loves being close to her 3 sons in Beaverton. She is very involved with church and goes to 1st Baptist church on Erickson just a few minutes from home. Once a month one of her son’s comes to preach at the Creekside activity room for Sunday service.

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She has been in charge of this event where they have small service singing hymnal songs and short teaching from visiting clergy. Leona didn’t expect to turn 100 this year and her secret to longevity is doing crossword puzzles with her friend Barbra Skaggs who is also turning 100. Together they meet every Saturday afternoon to work as a team. Leona reads the clues and numbers while Barbra guesses! For future generations she says “live one day at a time. Make the best of everything and don’t look too far in the future!” She believes that children should obey their parents and that education is important growing up. To wish Leona a happy birthday, visit Creekside Village: 503-643-9735 5450 SW Erickson Avenue

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A Woman’s Work is Never Done: Part 5 Clean on Fridays by Ann Koppy, BHSoc Historian

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ioneer women followed a regular routine for household chores: • • • •

Wash on Monday. Iron on Tuesday. Mend on Wednesday. Churn on Thursday.

• Clean on Friday. • Bake on Saturday. • Rest on Sunday. Friday’s Chore Another chore for pioneer women and young girls in the family was cleaning their homes. Although Friday was the designated day, housekeeping was a fulltime job. Most tasks were done throughout the week. Houses and cabins were constructed of milled lumber, sod, or logs. Some had

¿QLVKHG ÀRRUV RWKHUV KDG EDUH dirt. Black soot and smoke from wood and coal burning stoves dirtied carpets, walls, and curtains. Running water and indoor plumbing were luxuries. Without them, housework was particularly challenging. Floor Cleaning Floors had to be swept and scrubbed. That often meant several treks to the well or nearby stream to carry water back to the house. Some rinse water from washing clothes was set aside to mop ÀRRUV DQG VXGV\ ZDVK ZDWHU ZDV used to clean the shed that housed chicks. Almost every Beaverton resident had a well and in late 1912, a municipal water system was established. Access to running water and, eventually to indoor plumbing, made a woman’s work less exhausting.

Before they owned vacuum cleaners, women and their daughters swept carpets and rugs or draped them over outdoor clothes lines or railings. They swatted WKH ÀRRU FRYHULQJV ZLWK D ZLUH rug beater to remove dirt, dust, and animal dander. Early 19th century carpet sweepers didn’t work well, but in 1876 Melvin %LVVHOO SDWHQWHG WKH ¿UVW SUDFWLFDO sweeper. It didn’t raise clouds of dust, weighed less, and functioned RQ DOO ÀRRUV 0HLHU )UDQN¶V DG in the February 19, 1903 issue of the Morning Oregonian offered the Bissell sweeper at a sale price of $1.85, regularly $2.50. Then, a new and improved labor-saving device appeared on the market. In 1869 a Chicago inventor named Ives McGaffey patented a hand-powered “sweeping machine” called the “Whirlwind.” The device, however, was heavy

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and expensive and not particularly practical. Thirty years later, a gasoline-powered vacuum cleaner became available and, in 1901, the ¿UVW HOHFWULF YDFXXP ZDV LQYHQWHG Manufacturers promised “Spring Housecleaning Made Easy” with their easy-to-operate, light weight machines. They began to promote WKHLU SURGXFWV DV EHQH¿FLDO WR health by removing germ-laden dust, as well. Other Cleaning Duties Indoor plumbing remained a luxury until the end of the 19th century. Expensive homes in urban areas began to feature bathrooms with a tub, sink, and toilet. Rural residents generally continued to use chamber pots that pioneer women emptied into the outhouse. Sinks without drains entailed dumping dish water and kitchen slops outside. Before electricity became widely available, kerosene lamps were commonly used. Kerosene, once called coal oil, was a popular fuel, but it was smelly and left dark deposits on furniture and curtains. The lamps’ clear glass chimneys and globes had to be washed or wiped every day. In addition, ragged and charred wicks required WULPPLQJ DQG ODPSV QHHGHG UH¿OOing after several hours of burning. Living in sod houses of the prairie lands presented its own

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cleaning challenges. The constant wind carried dirt and dust that worked their way into nooks and crannies. Whitewash or fabric on interior walls helped keep out grime, but rodents and snakes found their way in and dirt fell from the ceilings. These too needed to be ushered outside. House Maids Once an area was settled, the SLRQHHU ZRPHQ PLJKW ¿QG D \RXQJ girl to hire to help with household chores. Many women did domestic service for $1.00 – $3.00 per week in the early 20th century. Beaverton’s 1900 Federal census enumerates about ten women ages 17 – 32 employed in housekeeping or housework. It’s unclear, though, whether they were employed outside the home or did the chores for family. After Friday, Beaverton pioneer women faced only one more daily task - bake on Saturday. Interested in more local history? Visit www.historicbeaverton.org

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Weekly Excursions in our Luxury Bus! Happy Holildays from Beaverton Lodge

Share Some Holiday Spirit By Suzanne VanSlyke

KH KROLGD\V KDYH RI¿FLDOO\ arrived! And with the holidays comes the tradition of family and friends gathering together, planning special menus, buying presents, caroling and sending greetings to those we love. It sounds like a lovely picture but sadly, everyone doesn’t have a Norman Rockwell holiday. For many older adults, the holidays can be a trying time, one that has to be endured rather than enjoyed. People who are ill, people with mobility challenges and those with limited or perhaps no family in their area, may not have an opportunity to make any preparations or participate in holiday festivities.

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This can lead to sadness, lonelil li ness, depression, and consequently a decline in health. What can we do to help the people we know will be alone or aren’t capable of getting out? If you want to help others during the holidays, reach out to your place of worship, your neighbors or an organization or business that has a mission of helping others. Maybe you can help establish a “Celebration of Seniors� program where volunteers provide a gift and a basket of food. Even better, the gifts could be delivered by a family who can spend some quality time together enjoying each other’s company like a family would. Offer a ride to and from a

celebration l b i to a person who wouldn’t be able to go otherwise. Take someone shopping and help pick out or carry purchases or do the shopping for them. You can even help with wrapping gifts and mailing if needed. I’m sure each of you can think of other ideas and ways to help. Together we can make the holidays great for everyone.

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National Handwashing Awareness Week By Rhonda Kay Leonard

December 4-10 ROG DQG ÀX VHDVRQ LV XSRQ us. Perhaps that’s the reason healthcare professionals are reminding us to take handwashing seriously: handwashing is the best way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. We all know to wash our hands before preparing food and after using the bathroom, but the CDC urges us to wash our hands far more frequently than we typically do. Here are a few occasions we might overlook: • After blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing • Before and after caring for someone who is sick • After changing a disposable brief or cleaning up after someone who has used the toilet

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Counseling and Consulting, Inc. Employment Specialist Chris Perry. Chris helped connect Kevin to the opportunity at the Home Depot and now checks in with him on a regular basis to provide support or job coaching if needed. Dirkse CC is a local agency contracted with The State of Oregon, Department of Vocational Rehabilitation to assist individuals with disabilities with their employment goals. They seek out partnerships

with employers in the community such as The Home Depot, who are diverse and inclusive and who can appreciate the skills and abilities of the individual. Their goal is to help insure a good match between the job seeker and the employer and that there is long-term success and support for both. Thanks to the partnership between The State of Oregon, Dirkse CC and employers like The Home Depot, Kevin reports that he is now in his “favorite jobâ€?. On your next trip to pick up plants, hardware or KROLGD\ GHFRUDWLRQV \RX PD\ ÂżQG Kevin hard at work, with a willing attitude and smile on his face, helping customers or fellow teammates. To learn more about employment opportunities, contact Cindy Bahl at 503-258-7715 (cindy@dirksecc.com).

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Beating the Winter Blues By Jennifer Means, ND, LAc

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Food for Thought

Tips to Ensure Your Holidays Are Happy By Celia Lambert, PhD

5. Take care of yourself - What ever extra stress the season brings will become more intense if you are not practicing self care. Make sure you are getting the sleep, exercise and nutrition you need.

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Gratitude is one of the best antidotes to depression. Putting a positive twist on everything you think you can will lift you out of negativity and give you a better chance for a happy outcome. Note to self, you are one person, you don’t have to do it all, your wellbeing is much more important than the stuff you make, buy or bake. I wish you a health and happy holiday season

doctor if you have an eye disorder or are on medication that may be affected by bright light. Exercise is one of the best ways to boost your serotonin – your “happinessâ€? neurotransmitter. Twenty minutes of gentle aerobic exercise is all it takes. If you can, put on your raingear and take a walk or bike ride. Vitamin D levels go down in winter – and here in Portland we DUH JHQHUDOO\ GHÂżFLHQW HYHQ DW WKH end of summer. So make sure you take at least 2000 IU of vitamin D3 per day. My favorite supplement for SAD is DL phenylalanine. 5001000 mg in the morning can help boost your mood and make you feel more alert. Don’t do higher

doses though, since it can make some people jittery and raise their blood pressure. If you have a condition known as PKU, this is NOT for you. 6R LI \RX OLYH LQ WKH 3DFL¿F Northwest, don’t curse the rain. Just turn on your bright lights, take your supplements, turn up the music and dance out the winter blues!

Dr. Jennifer Means is the owner and one of the practitioners at Singing River Natural Medicine located on the corner of SW 5th Ave and Main in Beaverton. The clinic offers Naturopathic medicine, primary care and acupuncture to people of all ages. For more information see their website at www.singing-river.com

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Beaverton Monthly Art Scene ART

Visit Art on Broadway Gallery

by Virginia Parks at Art On Broadway Gallery. The exhibit opens Wednesday, November 30th, and ends Saturday, December 30th, 2016.

through the context of the people who call it home but recently in her art, she’s been looking more closely at one particular element of nature: seeds and their pods. Even when they are the last thing standing once a plant dies back, seed pods are holding the promise of new life, sometimes thousands of times over. Despite looking dry and shriveled up or gnarly and impenetrable, seed pods have adapted clever and sophisticated ways to release their seeds and ensure they are carried to new places where they will continue the cycle of life and death. Those adaptations make seed pods fascinating to study and interpret artistically.

Everyday in her job as an archaeologist working for a natural resource agency, Virginia Parks looks at the natural world

Art On Broadway Gallery Gallery Hours: Tu-Sa 11am-6pm. 12570 SW Broadway Street, Beaverton 503-601-3300; www.artonbroadway.net

The boutique runs from Friday, November 2nd through Saturday, December 24th, 2016. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

“Seeds of Hope, Roots of Change”

Evening Hours On Thursdays In December Village Gallery will offer extended hours on Thursdays and remain open from 4 to 7pm during

Village Gallery is a non-profit, cooperative gallery in operation since 1963.12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland, OR 97229 (next to the Cedar Mill Library). Hours: Mon-Sat 10am - 4pm; Sun 12pm-4pm. 503-644-8001. www.villagegalleryarts.org

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Peppermill Lounge

Happy Hour

Daily 3-6pm, Discounted appetizers! Wine, Beer & Cocktails. 503590-6030

Casa Lola Daily M-F, 11-5pm, Get discounted appetizers & drinks! 503-5678131

Cinetopia Everyday 3-6pm & 8pm-close, $3.99/$4.99 Food Specials, Discounted Beer/Wine, 503-597-6911

Coach’s Bar & Grill Sat-Thur: 3-7pm & Fri: 3-8pm, Great Burgers, pizza, sandwiches and dessert. 503-203-8250

Bootleggers

Tue-Sat: 4:30-6pm, 9pm-close; Sun 5-9pm, Panini’s, Pizzetta’s & more! Try a Cool Hand Cuke! 503641-3223

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Ernesto’s Mon-Fri: 3-6:30pm, Sat-Sun: 4-6:30pm, $3.50-5.50 Food Specials & More, Discounted Beer, Wine, Well Drinks. 503-292-0119

Frangipani Happy Hours: Daily 2-5pm. Pad Thai chicken $5. Any fried rice chicken. $5. 503 579-7542

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Village Gallery will offer extended hours on Thursdays and remain open from 4 pm to 7 pm during December.

Tues-Fri 2:30-6:00, Sun & Mon 5:00-6:00, pastas, pizzas, burgers & more, wine, beer & cocktails, mingowest.com

Mon-Thurs 3-6pm & 9pm-close, Fri 3-6pm; 10pm-close, Sat 10-close; Sun 9pm-close, Food & Drink Specials, 503-748-6118 Mon - Sat: 4-6pm, food and drink specials (buffalo meatballs, $7!) 971-317-2910 (on Broadway St)

EVENING HOURS ON THURSDAYS

Brickyard Tavern

Cafe Murrayhill

Big Al’s

Be sure to stop by between 4 and 7 pm on Thursday Dec. 15th to watch jewelry designer/artist Denise Hershey demonstrate bead and pearl knotting techniques.

New Year - New Look

Mon-Fri: 4:00-7:00pm (22 draft beers) · Food & drink specials + huge late nite menu. Open till 2:30am daily. 503-642-5193

Buffalo Wild Wings

Mon-Thurs: 3-7pm, Sake, Beer, Wine & Specialty Cocktails; Sushi rolls from $4.50, Teriyaki Wings & more, 503-643-4016

December until Christmas.

Artists of all levels, working in all 2D media, will benefit from this hands-on class filled with discussions and demonstrations as we explore composition. You will learn helpful ways to make the basics of design work for you as you compose and critique your own work.

Everyday 3-7pm and 10pm-Close $2 to $6 Food Specials, Daily Drink Specials, 503-718-7033

Tue & Thurs 12pm-12am, Mon-Fri 3-6pm & 10pm-12am, $1 off tall pints, 50¢ wings, 503-645-9424

Benihana

Date: Thursday Dec. 29 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The Gallery will be closed from December 30 to January 7, 2017, to refresh our exhibition space. We will be adding improved displays for our arts and crafts, freshly painted walls and colorful signage. Join us Sunday January 8, 2017, 2:00 to 4:00 PM for our Opening Reception.

in Old Town Beaverton, Daily 4:30-6:30pm & 10pm-12am, $3.95 HH food & $1 off drinks, 12434 SW Broadway St, 503-641-7474

Sun & Mon-All Day! Tues-Sat, 3-6:30pm/9pm-close, Try our Sangria or Mojitos, Well Drinks are $2.50, 503-643-8269

Jo Reimer - The Creative Process

Holiday Party: Sunday, December 11, from 2 - 4pm. Our theme for the December Show is “Silver and Gold.” The Gallery will be filled with glimmering and shimmering works of art and crafts by our members. Visit us for unique, hand-crafted affordable cards and gifts.

Broadway Saloon

Azteca

For complete details on all classes please visit www.villagegalleryarts.org

December Holiday Show And Sale

Annual Holiday Boutique at Art On Broadway Gallery ’Tis the season to buy local! Come shop for holiday gifts in the comfort of our friendly gallery located in the historic district of Beaverton. Truly unique high quality gifts created by local artists with many beautiful items that you won’t find anywhere else.

New Class Offered This December

Visit Village Gallery of Arts

Red Robin M–Sa: 3–630 & 9-close, Sun: 3-close, Drink specials, tasty morsels & nibbles. 503-641-6161

Ickabod’s “Stimulus Hour” Everyday from 4 to 6pm, Domestic pint & pitcher specials. 503-646-0222

La Hacienda Real Happy Hour Daily from 3-6pm, Any dish only $3.95! Margaritas, well drinks & beer. 12025 SW Canyon Rd, 503-601-7000

Malones Cafe & Bar Daily 4-7pm & 10pm-12am $1 $4 Food Specials, Pizza, sliders, & more, Draft & Well Specials, 503-579-3663

The Mark Lounge & The Mark Cigar Bar, Daily 3:006:00pm; Drinks, Apps, Sports, Cigars & more! 503-643-5451

McCormick’s Fish House Daily 4-6pm & 9-close, Food starting at $2.95! Beer, Cocktail and Wine specials, 503-643-1322

McGrath’s Fish House Mon-Thu 3-6pm & 9-9:30pm, Fridays 3:00-5:00pm, Enjoy $3 Food Specials, $4 Beers, 503-646-1881

McMenamins Cedar Hills Crossing & Murray & Allen, Daily 3-6pm & 10pm-close, Drink Specials.

Mon-Fri: 3-6pm & 8pm-close, Beverage & Appetizer Specials, www.redrobin.com, Wash. Square, 503-624-3955

Ringo’s Bar & Grill Mon-Fri: 4:00-7:00pm, Cocktails, Food & Juke Box, Voted Portland’s Best Burger! 12300 SW Broadway St. 503-644-7847

Ruby Tuesday Daily: 3-6pm & 9pm-close, Chips, Dips, Shrimp & Chicken, Cocktails, Beer & Wine, 503-579-3737

Siam Lotus Asian Kitchen M-Th: 4:30-6:30 & 8 to close. Fri: 4:30-6 & 9 to close. Sat: Noon–6p. Sundays all day! 503-718-7101

Uptown Market Monday all day Happy Hour, Tuesday Trivia@7ish, Wednesday Ladies Night, Thurs-Sat: Guest Tastings. 503-336-4783

Stockpot Broiler Daily 4-6pm & 9:00pm-close, Menu items from $2.50, and bar items from $3.25. 503-643-5451

Thai Bloom! Daily: 4-6pm; 8pm-close, MonThurs; 9pm-close Fri & Sat, All Day on Sundays. 503-644-8010

The Pit Stop Mon-Fri: 3-6pm; Sat & Sun, food only 11pm-close, 503-643-4758

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Black Bear Diner Mon-Th: 2-5pm, $6.95 Hot Beef or Turkey Sandwich, includes beverage! 503-646-4507

Dairy Queen Weekdays 2-5pm, $1 small Iced Coffee, $2 small Ultimate Frappé, $3 small Premium Fruit Smoothie 12870 SW Farmington Rd., 503644-3469

Honey Toast Cafe Tue-Fri: 3-6pm, 20% OFF all appetizers, $8.88 Petite Honey Toast+tea or coffee. 503-747-2712

John’s Incredible Pizza Co. Family Fun Pack for $89.99: 4 buffets, 4 beverages, and 4 $25 FunCards! johnpizza.com, 503520-0000

Taco Bell $1 Happier Hour, Medium Drinks or Loaded Grillers, 2pm - 5pm Everyday, www.tacobell.com/ happier_hour List Your Happy Hour!

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Senior S i Village V News & Events SENIOR VILLAGES Viva Village and River West Village are dedicated to enabling older adults in the Beaverton area to remain in their homes and communities through a variety of trained volunteer and paid support services and activities.

Bonnie Barksdale at 503-8412358.

Portland Art Museum Outing River West Village Events visit www.riverwestvillage.com RWV Men’s Coffee Every Wednesday,10am–12pm. Weekly informal social gathering

Women’s Weekly Thursday Coffee Viva Village Events visit www.vivavillage.com Nature Walk. Saturday, December 3, 9-10 am. Jackie Husen Park, Jordan Woods and Cedar Mill Creek. Meet in the parking lot at 9am at 10955 NW Reeves St., Portland. For more information, contact

Fill your morning with wonder and wit provided by the best Portland has to offer. RWV attendees sit in back row(s) left side. All great seats.

Every Thursday,10am – 12pm

Portland Civic Theatre December 6th Informal Social Gathering at the The Sanctuary, 1785 NE Sandy Blvd. First Tuesday each month (no presentation in January) 10am Coffee followed by Performance at 10:30. Tickets $8 or 7 for $49.

Informal Social Gathering. 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, Thursday Dec. 15, 9:15am – 12:15pm. Third Thursday each month, 9:15am Coffee, conversation, Ballroom Mark Building

CLASS These events at Natural Grocers are always vital, trusted and free

Celebrate Squash Wed., 12/7, 5:30 - 6pm Despite its name, winter squash

Cruciferous Cuisine Wed., 12/14, 5:30 - 6pm What do broccoli, kale, cabbage, and cauliflower have in common? They all belong to the family of nutritious, delicious cruciferous vegetables. Learn the best cooking methods to help maintain their nutrient density and

The Tualatin Valley is a short drive from Portland and is home to nationally renowned golf courses, award-winning wineries, tax-free shopping, agricultural experiences, outdoor recreational activities and more. With a combination of suburban and rural settings, the Tualatin Valley offers an unparalleled experience for all travelers.

10:15am Lecture Museum Theatre, 11am. Transportation: 8:50 am, City bus 45 leaves Multnomah Village, 25th/Capital Hwy. Free bus Senior Center.

RWV Happy Hour @ O’Connors Pub – Friday Dec 16th 4-6pm, 7850 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland. No RWV 101 Introductory Talk or Walks Scheduled for December, will resume normal schedule in January

Washington County Christmas Tree Farms Thru December 24 – hours vary by location, tualatinvalley.org

Holiday Boutique

Enjoy Cooking? Try a Quick Classes! is about as fall as you can get. With 11 varieties to choose from—including pumpkin— fall is the perfect time to celebrate squash and its wonderfully delicious flavor profiles and superior health benefits.

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unique flavor profiles.

Extraordinary Cranberry Wed., 12/21, 5:30 - 6pm Come learn all about the tiny, mighty, Extraordinary Cranberry! That’s right, the benefits of America’s original superfruit go beyond bladder health to support the gut, heart, immune system and blood sugar stability—perfect for the season of indulging. Location: Natural Grocers, 12155 SW Broadway St. For more information, 503-520-9100

December 3 – Downtown Sherwood, robinhoodfestival.org

Parfumerie

December 3 – John Tigard House Museum (Tigard) tigardhistorical.org

Through December 23 – The Venetian Theatre (Hillsboro) bagnbaggage.org

A Very Merry PDX-Mas Through December 22 – Broadway Rose Theatre (Tigard) broadwayrose.org

Helvetia Christmas Festival Through December 11 – Helvetia Christmas Tree Farm (Hillsboro) helvetia-christmas-tree-farm. com

Dec 2 – Liberty Park (Tigard) exploredowntowntigard.com

Starry Nights & Holiday Lights December 2 – Tualatin Commons tualatinoregon.gov

Holiday Tree Lighting & Holiday Open House Dec 2 – Beaverton City Library beavertonoregon.gov

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Winter Festival & Tree Lighting

Through December 31 – Art on Broadway (Beaverton) artonbroadway.net

Downtown Tigard Holiday Tree Lighting

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Orphan Train December 3-18 – HART Theatre (Hillsboro) hart-theatre.org

Sorry! Wrong Chimney December 2 through 17 – Beaverton Civic Theatre (Beaverton City Library) beavertoncivictheatre.org

A Christmas Story December 2 through 18 – Theatre in the Grove (Forest Grove) www.theatreinthegrove.org

Victorian Christmas

North Plain Jingle December 8 – Jessie Mays Community Park (North Plains) npfun.org

Big Horn Brass Holiday Concert December 11 – St. Matthew Lutheran Church (Beaverton) bighornbrassholidayconcert. com

Dickens Carolers December 13-14, 20-21– Cornelius Pass Roadhouse (Hillsboro) December 3 & 10 – Grand Lodge (Forest Grove) mcmenamins.com

Oregon Mandolin Orchestra Annual Holiday Concert December 16 – Walters Cultural Arts Center (Hillsboro) hillsboro-oregon.gov

Les Schwab Invitational December 27 through 30 – Liberty High School (Hillsboro) lesschwabinvitational.com

New Year’s Eve at the Library December 31 – Beaverton City Library beavertonlibraryfoundation.org

HART Family Christmas

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December 2-18 – HART Theatre (Hillsboro) hart-theatre.org

Winter Village December 2 to January 2 – Orenco Station (Hillsboro) hillsboro-oregon.gov

For a complete list of events happening, visit tualatinvalley.org/EventsFestivals/

Holiday in the Grove

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December 3 – Downtown Forest Grove. fgcityclub.com

The Nutcracker Ballet December 3 and 4 – Ballet Forest Grove. balletfg.org Shop Local – Give Local – Stay Local… this is how we build a better Beaverton.

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Raleigh Hills!

Aloha!

Raleigh Hills Aloha Business Business Association Association COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY

RHBA Holiday Party

Monthly Luncheon

In lieu of our regular business meeting RHBA is having their Annual Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 7th from 5:30 to 8:00pm. Where: Washington Federal Bank, Raleigh Hills Branch, 4770 SW 76th Ave.

December 8th at the Peppermill Restaurant. We will gather at 11:30AM and finish by 1PM.

This is an open event, there is a $5 per person cover charge. RHBA will provide heavy appetizers, cider and water. We are asking that guest bring their own favorite beverage, if they so wish.

The December meeting will feature the “Aloha Tomorrow” project team from Washington County. They will present their ideas for how to improve transportation and livability in the 185th and TV Hwy Corridor that is in the Aloha area and invite guests to provide feedback and discussion. The ABA welcomes guests from the business community to attend and participate at our meetings.

Our mission is to support the community of Raleigh Hills; to promote a vibrant business environment, maintain a safe & healthy climate, create community consciousness & maximize livability. Visit us at raleighhillsbusinessassn.org

Santa Arrives at Washington Square VISIT SANTA Visit with Santa Guests are invited to explore the engaging world of Santa HQ beginning November 5th. Santa is available for visits and photos through December 24th. Reservations are available, but not required. For more information, visit santa-hq.com

CHRISTMAS TREES! Lo Locally Grown & Fresh Cut Firs Do | Grand | Noble | Nordman Doug

(Stands, Bailing & Netting Available) (S

RSVP or questions may be directed to: execsec@alohabusinessassociation. com or call Board Chair, Karen Bolin at 503 356-1190 for more information.

FREE Candy Canes! 503-804-8008 Centrally located in the K K-Mart Mart parking pa lot (Murray & TV Hwy)

Dolce asks: need holiday cash? Clean out your jewelry box!

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Gold, Silver and Platinum Jewelry broken or not.

Sterling silver service pices and flat wear considered. No appointment necessary. 9875 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy | 503.644.1333 AGS Accredited | www.SmithAndBevill.com www.BeavertonResourceGuide.com

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Elsie Stuhr Center: December Classes, Workshops & Trips PROGRAMS

Fused Glass- Clock FridayS 12/2-12/9, 10am-12pm Learn to create a one of kind 6” x10” mounted wall clock using colorful fused glass. No previous experience required ($40 material fee).

let’s Nutcracker. After the ballet we’ll enjoy an early dinner at a local favorite Chinese restaurant!

Trip includes transportation, dinner, gratuities, show admission and escort. (Stefanie)

End of the Year Formal Dance Thursday, 12/29, 1:30-3:30pm Say Goodbye to 2016 by dancing in the New Year. Enjoy a live band and delicious refreshments to ring in 2017. Cost: $5.00.

Join us for an annual holiday favorite- The Nutcracker! Wednesday, 12/21, 1pm-7pm Enjoy the season with a matinee performance of the Oregon Bal-

Elsie Stuhr Center, 5550 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton. 503.629.6342

Beaverton Pharmacy Champion Adventures

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Guided Global Travel for Adults 50+

It's Finally Basketball Season! ACTIVITY The YMCA has been at the center of teaching kids the fundamentals needed to play basketball since its invention at a YMCA in Massachusetts in 1891! Join Westside YMCA Youth Sports for our biggest noncompetitive basketball league of the year!

True Adventure is Discovered at a Customer Appreciation Day December 3rd, 9:30am - 5pm Hello and welcome to Beaverton Pharmacy!

Contemplative Pace

Discover more about our tours for 2017 • New Zealand’s South Island • Mystical Britain - Somerset & Cotswolds • Scotland - Highlands & Islands …and more

We would like to invite you to our 2nd annual Customer Appreciation Day. We'll have live music from local groups and our musical employees, wonderful food, and great sales on all of our gifts and toys. We carry a large variety of DEMDACO, Crabtree & Evelyn, Michel, Baggallini, Willow Tree, etc gifts/ home decor as well as Melissa & Doug and Stephen Joseph toys.

This winter season is offered to 3 and 4-year-olds and kindergarten - 4th graders and will run from January 14th through March 18th. All practices and games will be held at elementary schools in the Beaverton School District and The Beaverton Hoop YMCA. Registration closes December 15th, 2016 so it’s time to get in the game!

Come & enjoy this wonderful day with us! Visit our website for more details, www.ymcacw.org. If you have any questions please email contact us at 503.644.2191 or email westside@ ymcacw.org.

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Elsie Stuhr Day

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Food Trouble? Ho Ho Ho! EVENT

MEETING

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Trouble with Food? Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm Help is Here! Weekly meetings are free and available for anyone suffering from food addiction, food obsession, obesity, bulimia or under-eating. There are no dues or weigh-ins. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12 Step fellowship based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

Monday Dec 12th, 3-6pm. Get your free professional photo with Santa at Beaverton Family Chiropractic's Community Christmas Party! The real Santa will be there, so bring your children, yourself, the office team, and the whole family. Free treats will be served; organic hot apple cider, organic cookies, and organic candy canes! We will also be collecting toys for the Scotty Foundation.

Elsie Stuhr (third from left) joins with other THPRD pioneers to break ground for the district's first facility, the Beaverton Swim Center.

Elsie Stuhr Day Celebration: December 16th, 1:20-3:30pm – Today we celebrate by honoring Elsie Stuhr. She was a true believer in LIFE LONG LEARNING. By honoring her we honor and thank you. This party is for you and what you bring to our Center by participating in Elsie’s dream. Enjoy entertainment, snacks and many friends at today’s celebration. Because space is limited you must register for this fun filled event by stopping by our calling our office at (503) 629-6342, Cost: $5.

Light Up A Life

Tuesdays 6:30-8pm at Beaverton Lodge (12900 SW 9th St Beaverton), www.foodaddicts.org, contact Pamela at 503- 860-8281.

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Light Up a Life Light Up A Life is a meaningful way to remember your loved ones. Please join us at the Care Partners Light Up a Life Service of Remembrance event on Thursday, December 8, 5:30pm – 7pm at the Hillsboro Public Library Community Room (2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro) Music by the Portland Symphonic GirlChoir.

Where: Beaverton Family Chiropractic, 5075 SW Griffith Drive, Suite 120, Beaverton, 503.644.8844

If you would like to have us read your loved one’s name(s) at our Light Up a Life event, visit carepartnersor.org.

TAKE A TOUR, GET A PIE. Take a tour of Canfield Place before December 31st and we’ll present you with a delicious pie! Call (971) 245-2340 to schedule. Then prepare to dig in! We are a drop-off location for the KGW Great Toy Drive. (Tours available daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Limit one pie per family. Canfield Place is a 62+ retirement community.)

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Out & About | W hat’s Happeni ng A round B eaverton This Month? L eY Love Your Library Because it loves you! PROGRAMS Beaverton City Library 12375 SW 5th St., Beaverton www.BeavertonLibrary.org 503-644-2197

All events are free. Registration, where noted, is one month in advance. Children’s Programs @ Main Think Fun Thursday 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 & 12/29| 4-5pm | Storytime Room. Ages 3-8 with family | Drop-in. 1st Thursday: Imagination Station—Bring your imagination! 2nd Thursday: Builders—Play with LEGOs and DUPLO blocks! 3rd Thursday: Puzzle Time—Fun with puzzles and books! 4th Thursday: Things That Go—Play with things that go! 5th Thursday: Movie Fun—Watch a great movie!

Read to the Dogs 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 & 12/29, 5-7pm | 12/3, 12/10 & 12/17, 10am – 12pm | Children’s Room. Ages 4-12 with adult | Registration required; call the Children’s Desk to make an appointment. Children can practice their reading with one of our trained therapy dog volunteers!

Felt Board Stories 12/5 | 10:30-11:30am | Meeting Room B. Ages 2-6 with family | Registration required. Enjoy a felt storytime and make your own pizza box felt board to play with at home.

Holiday Storytime 12/22 | 1-2pm | Meeting Room B. Ages 2-6 with family. Come hear a special holiday-themed storytime!

Teen Programs @ Main Tis the Season for Teen Reading 12/17-1/4 (except 12/25 and 1/1) | During library hours | Teen Room. Grades 6-12. Winter Break is the perfect opportunity to curl up with a book! Stop by the Murray Scholls branch or the Teen Room at the main library to pick up an entry form. Simply tell us what you’ve been reading OR check out

an e-Book from the Cloud Library. You could win a gift card to places like Chipotle, Target, Burgerville, Starbucks, Cinemark Movie Theaters and more. The grand prize is a $45 “Afternoon Out” gift card pack!

Adult Programs @ Main Citizenship Class 12/7 & 12/14 | 6:30-8pm | Meeting Room A. Prepare for US citizenship at the library, with teachers from Mission: Citizen! This free class runs for eight weeks; participants are encouraged to attend each week to get the most out of the class. We speak many languages! This program is free and open to the public; no registration is required.

Song Circle 12/5 | 6:30-8pm | Cathy Stanton Conference Room. Join other singers, musicians and musiclovers of all levels in a supportive and informal environment to share songs and music. We sing pop and folk songs from the 60s and 70s, with a few traditional numbers thrown in. If you have a favorite song you want to sing, please bring 20 photocopies with lyrics and chords to share. Have fun singing with others! This program is free and open to the public; no registration is required. All ages are welcome.

You Go Girls! The Woman’s Guide to Great Travel 12/15 | 7-8pm | Cathy Stanton Conference Room. Local author and certified Travel Counselor Marcia Lynn Miller presents her entertaining approach to travel planning for women, including packing, health, beauty, safety and more! Ms. Miller has worked in the travel industry for over 30 years and owns a tour company that creates, sells and escorts small group tours for women. Her new book,” You Go Girls! The Woman’s Guide to Great Travel,” was recently published by Portland’s Inkwater Press. Ms. Miller will be available for book signing following her talk.

Pacific Northwest Reading Café

Ring in the new year at Beaverton City Library! Gather your friends for a night of mini golf, lasertag, games, dancing, and food and drinks. The evening ends with a “Book Drop,” a Times Square ball drop-inspired affair with a library twist. This event is a fundraiser for the Beaverton Library Foundation; tickets are required. To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit www.BeavertonLibraryFoundation.org/NYE.

Children’s Programs @ Murray Scholls Think Fun Thursday 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 & 12/29| 4-5pm. Ages 3-8 with family | Dropin. 1st Thursday: Imagination Station—Bring your imagination! 2nd Thursday: Builders—Play with LEGOs and DUPLO blocks! 3rd Thursday: Puzzle Time—Fun with puzzles and books! 4th & 5th Thursday: Things That Go—Play with things that go!

STEM Storytime: Shapes 12/8 | 1-2pm. Ages 2-6 with family | Drop-in. Enjoy a special storytime focusing on science, technology, engineering and math.

Holiday Songs

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Thursday, Dec. 15, 6:30pm. Steve Hale, Mark Bosnian & Amy Aldridge, present a holiday version of Songwriters in the Round

January 9: The Boys B in i the th Boat by Daniel Brown

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February 7: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

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March 6: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

Owl Book Group Friday, Dec. 16 , 10:30am-12pm. Author visit - Discuss: Jump-Off Creek by Molly Gloss

Writers Mill Sunday, Dec. 18, 1-3pm. Handson inspiring gathering of people who love to write.

7475 SW Oleson Rd, Portland www.gardenhomelibrary.org 503-245-9932

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Lego Free Play Wednesday, Dec. 21, 10:30am12pm. Ages 5+. Come play with Legos!

Film Club Wednesday, Dec. 28, 6:30pm. Watch/Discuss: My Love, Don’t Cross That River (South Korea)

Bethany Library: Craftapalooza Dec. 19-23, all day. Create a different craft project each day.

Book Chat Friday, Dec. 30,1:30-3pm. Calling all tweens/teens! Talk about your favorite book, play book bingo and eat snacks. Ages 11-18 only. Bethany Community Room.

Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries 12505 NW Cornell Rd, Ste 13, Portland, 503-644-0043 library.cedarmill.org

Garden Home Community Library

Monday, Dec. 19, 6:30-8pm. Coloring & Listening Moments for Adults. Color and listen to a short story.

American Girl Club 12/14 | 4-5pm. Grades 1-5 with family | Registration required. Celebrate American Girls with crafts and activities! You may bring one doll with you to the party.

Aloha Community Library Association 17455 SW Farmington Rd, Aloha alohalibrary.org, 503-259-0185

All events are free. Happy holidays everyone! Adult Programs The following events are held in our annex space - The Garden Home Community Store {7306 SW Oleson Rd} - which is located across the street from the library. The Community Store is in the Lamb’s Shopping center; two doors down from the Baskin-Robbins. Adult Winter Reading starts Mon., Dec. 20. Ask in library for more details!

Toiletries Drive To benefit Neighborhood House - through January 2. Garden Home Community Library is collecting NEW and UNUSED items for Neighborhood House’s food pantry. Items can be dropped at the library OR at the Community store. The most needed items are: toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, diapers, soap and body wash, tooth brushes, toothpaste, and lotion.

Nerd Night – Trivia for Adults All events are free. All events are free. Cedar Mill Library Programs

12/21 | 12-1:30pm | Cathy Stanton Conference Room & Meeting Room A. Pacific Northwest Reading Cafe is a book discussion group that meets to discuss books written by Northwest authors or written with a setting in the Pacific Northwest. You can bring a lunch along to enjoy while we discuss the books! This program is free and open to the public; no registration is required.

Loud in the Library:

New Year’s Eve Party 12/31 | 9pm – 12:30am

Aloha Community Library closed for month of November

Song Circle Tuesday, Dec. 13, 6:30-8pm. Adult singers & acoustic instrument players gather to sing & play popular pop & folk songs of the 1960s-70s.

Pokémon Game Fest Saturday, Dec. 10, 2:30-4:30pm. Tournament using ORAS/X&Y games, play Wii, and card players are encouraged to bring decks for friendly battles. Door prizes. Ages 11-18 only.

Join us in December for our grand opening as the newest member of Washington County Cooperative Library Services! Check online for updates at alohalibrary.org or on Facebook at facebook.com/alohalibrary.

Tues, Dec. 6 at 6:30 pm. Our final trivia night of 2016! Come test your knowledge - solo or in a team – and find out who knows the most. Sets vary each month. In December, we’ll have a “Best of 2016” set; also expect current events and music, with a mixture difficulty levels. Teams are recommended, so bring your friends or join one of our friendly groups. Prize(s) for team/individual(s) who gets the most and the least correct answers.

Book Group

Book Club Upcoming Book Club selections: Book club will be on break until January. Join us in 2017 to read and discuss the selected titles on Mondays from 6:30-8:00pm.

Tues., Dec. 13 at 7 pm.

Board Game Night. Weds., Dec. 14 from 6-9 pm. Every month - on the second Weds bring

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• Night School: A Jack Reacher Novel 361

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• The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo

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• Captain America: Civil War

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• Turbo Twenty-Three

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• X-Men: Apocalypse

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• Commonwealth

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• Ghostbusters (2016)

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• A Man Called Ove

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Out & About | What’s Happeni ng Around B eaverton This Month? games to play w with other – board game lovers. The selection varies by month. You are also welcome to bring your own games.

Early Opening Holiday Shopping Event for Educators

Fri., Dec. 16 at 7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm). This month’s ďŹ lm is: The Automatic Hate. Language: English. Genre: Drama/Thriller

Saturday, December 3rd, 8am. Pre-K through 12 educators are invited to a special holiday shopping event—just for you! Educators will receive a 25% discount on books, toys, games, movies, music and more.

Author visit: “The Grappler� Lynn Denton

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Storytime

Free Foreign Film Night

Sat., Dec. 17 at 7 PM. Lynn Denton, AKA “The Grapplerâ€?, is a legend of Portland wrestling and a ďŹ xture even today. He’ll visit and share stories from his career and talk about his book “Grappler: Memoirs of a Masked Madmanâ€?. Books will be available for purchase.

Youth Programs Read to the Dogs Reluctant (or eager!) readers can read to therapy dog Hannah, a sweet and friendly Golden Retriever, every month on the second and fourth Tuesday from 6-7 PM. Slots still available on Dec. 13 and Dec. 27. Call or come into the library to reserve.

Book Babies Storytime

Saturday, December 3rd, 11am. Join us to “Grow Your Heart 3 Sizes!� and celebrate all things Grinch with a reading of the classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and activities. We will have good deed badges and tracking booklets for kids to log all the good things they do this holiday season.

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Barnes & Nobel Events The Polar Express Pajama Storytime Friday, December 2nd, 7pm. All aboard! Come in your PJs and join us on a magical evening of fun as we host our annual Polar Express Storytime. Coloring and activities to follow, including writing a Dear Santa letter!

10am - 2pm

Saturday, December 17th, 11am. It’s a magical Christmas Eve, and all of the children in your town are sleeping. Well, all of the children but you! How could you possibly fall asleep when you know Santa and his sleigh are on their way? Join us for a fun reading of Santa’s Sleigh Is on Its Way!

Preschool Storytime

Dec 1—Jan 2. A passive monthlong program to keep kids reading over the holidays. Come in to pick up a reading log and add to the sticker collage!

Friday, December 2

Santa’s Sleigh Is on Its Way Storytime

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Tuesdays 11:00-11:20 AM. A lapsit storytime for tots 0-24 months with board books, songs, and scarves. Book Babies promotes essential early literacy practices and helps parents and caregivers introduce their youngest to the world of reading. Wednesdays 12:00-12:30 PM. A storytime for kiddos 2-5 years old with stories, songs, and activities. Designed around a central theme, this storytime will help kids make connections, learn narrative structure, build social skills, and promote comfort with reading and the library.

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Art Exhibit

Auditions for Barefoot in the Park

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Audition for Barefoot in the Park

December 1st - 31st Kumi Pickford Portrait Art Class painters are showing their works at Blick Art Material store at Cedar Hills Blvd.

Beaverton Civic Theatre will hold open auditions for Barefoot in the Park by playwright Neil Simon.

View the delicate & heart-warming type of art form which is not known in NW. The artist-teacher is european trained in traditional portrature painting.

Auditions will be held Wednesday, December 7 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm and Saturday, December 10 from 1pm – 4pm at the Beaverton City Library Auditorium, 12375 SW 5th Street, Beaverton 97005. No appointment is necessary. Please plan to arrive at the beginning of auditions and plan to stay the entire time. Callbacks will be Monday, De-

cember 12 at 6:30pm. Performances are February 24 March 11. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm.

Auditions for Elephant and Piggie's "We're In A Play!" Beaverton Civic Theatre will hold open auditions for Elephant and Piggie's "We're In A Play!" book and lyrics by Mo Willems, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma. Auditions will be held Thursday, December 8 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm and Saturday, December 10 from 11am – 1pm at the Beaverton City Library Auditorium, 12375 SW 5th Street, Beaverton 97005. No appointment is necessary. Please plan to arrive at the begin-

ning of auditions and plan to stay the entire time. Callbacks will be Wednesday, December 14 at 7pm. Performances are February 4 & 11 at 11am, 1pm and 3pm

If you are interested in the Beaverton Civic Theatre, auditioning for Barefoot in the Park or Elephant and Piggie or volunteering for the productions, you are invited to attend a Meet and Greet with Directors Doreen Lundberg and Melissa Riley onMonday, December 5 at 7pm in the Beaverton City Library Auditorium, 12375 SW 5th Street, Beaverton 97005.

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MOVIE LISTINGS: Coming to a Theater Near You!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 Kidnap Suspense Incarnate Horror Pet Horror La La Land Comedy A Girl Like Grace Drama Thriller Man Down The Eyes of My Mother Horror Bodyguards: Secret Lives... Thriller Things to Come Drama

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story The Space Between Us Collateral Beauty The Founder Neruda Drama A Kind of Murder

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 Gold Fences Hidden Figures Live by Night 20th Century Women Toni Erdmann

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