The Beaverton Resource Guide
BRG
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Volume 12 | Issue 2 | February 2022
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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 FRESH AIR HEALTH SENIOR LIVING LEARNING CORNER OUR TOWN
• Pages: 3-9 ( business directory and stories) • Pages: 10-12 (animals, parks, pets, sustainability) • Pages: 14-15 (health & wellness) • Pages: 13, 16-20, 25 (senior ads, health, news) • Pages: 13, 18-21, 28-29, 32 (essays, library, spotlight) • Pages: 2, 21-22, 30 (city news, public safety)
OUT & ABOUT
• Pages: 24-31 (events, art, programs, calendar, theatre)
FUN & GAMES
• Pages: 2, 29, 32 (contests, puzzle & photography)
OUR TOWN BEAVERTON, OREGON, USA
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
First Settled: 1847 (by Augustus Fanno)
Mayor: Lacey Beaty | City Manager: Jenny Haruyama City Council: Allison Tivnon, Laura Mitchell, Marc San
Year Incorporated: 1893
Soucie, Ashley Hartmeier-Prigg, Nadia Hasan
Population: 97,229 (2017)
MEETINGS
Sales Tax: 0.0% Zip Codes: 97005-08, 97075, 97078, 97003
Tuesdays, 6:30pm City Council meetings are held in the Forrest C. Soth Council Chambers in City Hall and open to the public. 503-526-2222 or visit: www.beavertonoregon.gov.
Area Codes: (503), (971)
USEFUL NUMBERS
Income Tax: 9.0%
Elevation: 189 feet above sea level Yearly Rain/Snow: 39in/2in per year Clear Days per Year: 142 days Median Home Price: $353,316 (2017) Median Household Income: $58k (‘17) Projected Job Growth: 8.7% (2017) Average Communte Time: 22 min. High School Graduation Rate: 81%
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
The Beaverton Resource Guide is a division of Cedar House Media. For questions or comments? Contact us:
MONTHLY WRITERS
City Staff KPTV Staff Larry Ferguson Dirkse CC Staff
TVF&R Staff Spencer Rubin Police Staff Shion Britten
Executive Editor: Cory Burden Managing Editor: Michael Wong Webmaster: Troy Brisbin Advertising: Michael Wong
Dr. Duy Bui Kimberly Shute Stacy Beckly Larry Ball
County Staff Dr Bryen Bell Oregon Zoo Staff PGE Staff
THPRD Staff Oregon Clinic Dr. Jennifer Means Dr. Bryen Bell
Karen Bolin Felicity Cortese Amy Louis
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR
Hello Beaverton! Welcome to another issue of The Beaverton Resource Guide. As a full-color, monthly newspaper that’s dedicated to the positive aspects of our community, you can be sure to find interesting and uplifting stories about what makes our city one of the best in the country (ranked #3 nationally for “Best Places to Raise a Family” 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.
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Here’s to doing the hard thing Let’s do them together
CONTACT
CEDAR HOUSE MEDIA BRG@cedarhousemedia.com 10200 SW Allen Blvd, Suite D Beaverton, OR 97005 503-641-3320
#MESSAGEFROMTHEMAYOR
OUR TOWN
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ell, February is here, and the pandemic persists. It’s easy to become discouraged by all that seems to be going wrong around us. I regularly receive messages from community members who are concerned about the rise in homelessness, the negative impacts of climate change on our community, and questions surrounding police activity and accountability. I want you to know that I hear you, and I see these issues as well. The challenges facing our community are complex and layered. Solutions are not easy, but there are a few helpful things we can start with: empathy, compassion, understanding, and respect. When we seek to understand the complexities of the issue and listen deeply to the lived experiences of those most impacted; when we lead with respect in our verbal and nonverbal communication; when we consider what it might be like in someone else’s shoes and let that lead to
compassion—then we have a foundation from which we can work together toward sustainable solutions. I’m not saying it will be easy—it won’t. But we can do hard things. We’ve been doing hard things ever since this pandemic started, and really for longer than that. Addressing VRPH RI WKH PRVW VLJQL¿FDQW challenges facing our commuQLW\ ZLOO EH GL൶FXOW EXW ZH FDQ help lighten the load by committing to kindness, perseverance, and caring for our neighbors. I’m here to listen, and you can reach me at lbeaty@ BeavertonOregon.gov or (503) 526-2345. Here’s to doing hard things together in 2022!
Lacey Beaty was elected Beaverton’s Mayor in 2020. Prior to serving as Mayor, she served for six years on Beaverton City Council.
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Cedar House Media and/or the Beaverton Resource Guide. Connecting businesses with their customers and residents with their community!
DIRECTORY
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Shop Local Shop Downtown Beaverton
Food & Beverage Afuri IZAKAYA Ava Roasteria
Somar Mediterranean
Carina’s Bakery
Syndicate Wine Bar
Clockwork Rose Tea Emp.
Tan Tan Cafe & Delicatessen
Donut King
The Whole Bowl
Ex Novo
Top Burmese
Family Cafe
Ur Mediterranean Restaurant
Giovanni’s
Vault at LaScala
Gloria’s Secret Cafe
Waba Sushi & Grill
Ickabod’s
Yada Thai Cuisine
Karver Sandwich Bar Koya Sushi Lionheart Coffee Company Maiale Rosa Wood Fired Pizzeria Mexicali Express Milk+T Mo Cha Tea House Nak Won Raindrop Tap House
Superbowl Teriyaki Spicy Stir Fry, Yakisoba, Orange Chicken, Asian Chicken Salad, Bibimbap and more! 503-626-0552
Shops Andrew’s Florist Batteries Plus Bulbs Beaverton Florists Beaverton KIA Beaverton Music Services Beaverton Pharmacy
Crystal Heart Books Damerow Ford Forager Vintage GHM Boutique Guatamex Jan’s Books Pianos Now Staghorn Mercantile Stark Street Lawn & Garden Tony’s Smoke Shop Vanek’s Shoe Repair Vault Vintage Clothing Boutique
(503) 644-9515 www.bizeebird.com Blessings from Heaven Book Corner Canyon Body Art Costume Avenue Covenant Clock Restoration Cravings Cigs & Vape LLC
Cashmere Beauty Lounge ChiroCentric LLC Chiropractic First Columbia Bank
A&P Appliance Allpoints Integrative Health Ayman’s Barbershop Beaverton Barber Beaverton Dental Arts
Beaverton Library beavertonlibrary.org (503) 644-2197 Beaverton Music Services Beaverton NW Chiropractic
MVP Dance Elite NAGA Martial Arts NW Family Acupuncture OEI Nails & Spa Pedro’s Upholstry
Therapeutic Associates Thomas Family Dentistry U S Bank Urban Counseling Collective Vanity Junkie Salon
Pegg, Paxson & Springer Funeral
Definition Dental DITA Barbers Dulcederm Fulcrum Construction Gain Hair Salon Global Art of Dance Gloria’s Beaverton Salon
Services
Bank of America
Bizee Bird
Canyon Rd Chiropractic
www.broadwaysaloon.com
Pro TV Royal Hair Designs Day Spa Social Security Office Sun Connections Travel The Hair Boutique
Upgrade Your Listing • + website/phone
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Beaverton Downtown Association Boundary Map
Holistic Health Clinic www.hhclinic.com (503) 646-8575
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Hula Halau ‘Ohana Holo ‘Oko’a Jaleh’s Hair Fashions Jini Hair Salon Key Bank Kimmi Clinic Law Office of Max Wall Mak-Service Marineau Dental Mattson Hellickson Dental McBride Optometrist
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6th St
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Lombard Ave
Broadway Saloon
Great food, fun and an unforgettable atmosphere! (503) 641-7474
Betts Av e
Boriken
Broadway Saloon
a menu that changes weekly featuring fresh ingredients. 503-641-3223 decarlirestaurant.com
Tucker Ave
Bootleggers
Travel & Cruises, LLC *Layaway Plans Available* www.sunconnections.com 503-655-4850
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Hindi & Punjabi speaking providers available. Extended Hours Mon-Sat 503-644-1171
Italian inspired with
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Sun Connections
Angel St
Beaverton Sub Station
Family Practice
Stott Av e
Tom’s Pancake House
Main St
Batter Up
#DOWNTOWNBEAVERTON
Hope and Excitement in Downtown Beaverton Come downtown & find something beautiful DOWNTOWN
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hen the pandemic shut down activities almost two years ago, there was a lot of confusion about what would be coming next. But we knew that whatever happened, we wanted to support our neighbors through it. It’s wild looking back now and seeing how much downtown Beaverton has continued to grow, but it has not been easy. That’s why we are so excited to share that Sizzle Pie has R൶FLDOO\ RSHQHG 6R JR LQ DQG grab a slice while you explore other downtown businesses.
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Pat Reser Center for the arts The Pat Reser Center for the $UWV LV DOVR R൶FLDOO\ RSHQLQJ on March 8, the second anniversary of the start of pandemic shutdowns. This project and group of people really want The Reser to be integrated with the rest of
downtown, and so it’ll be really fun to shop, grab food from a downtown restaurant, and then go see an incredible show in the new building. It’s not just the building that’s exciting though. Beaverton Creek has been given
an opportunity to shine, and it doesn’t disappoint. For decades, Beaverton’s waterways have been hidden underground where they have been unable to serve as natural habitat or places for people to enjoy. Right outside The Reser, people will get to enjoy ducks, birds, and native creatures enjoying the creek. Beaverton needs more habitat restoration like this, and we are so happy to see it happening downtown. And so we encourage you all to come downtown, pause, DQG ¿QG VRPHWKLQJ EHDXWLIXO here. It could be a stream, a mural, an old building, a kind neighbor, or a lovingly created food or drink. We’ve been in a state of constant pandemic stress for two years. Let yourself be at peace in this community.
Experience the joy of new life continually coming forth. $QG PD\EH \RX ZLOO ¿QG some new life of your own. Much love,
Kevin Teater #DowntownBeaverton
The Beaverton Downtown Association promotes the historic preservation and economic development of Old Town Beaverton. Want to get involved? Check out our website at www.downtownbeaverton.org.
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ConnectingCommunity #BeavertonChamberofCommerce
The Heartbeat of Beaverton: Small Businesses Show some love to local businesses LOCAL BUSINESS
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ebruary is known to be the month full of hearts beating with love. The heart of Beaverton beats because small businesses drive that rhythm. According to a report issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2021, “…the United States is home to 32.5 million small businesses employing 46.8% of the private workforce.” In that same report, acting Chief Counsel Major L. Clark, III, states “Each of the 32.5 million small businesses in the United States are important engines of economic growth that can help speed economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.” The passion for small businesses is a two-way street. The entrepreneur must be passionate about what they do and who they serve. The public needs to be passionate about small businesses if their community is to remain vibrant and alive. We all have the freedom
when shopping for books, check out The Book Corner (bookcornerbeaverton.org), whose mission is to support the Beaverton City Library through the sales of gently loved books and audio-visual PDWHULDOV 6HQGLQJ ÀRZHUV this month? Consider ordering direct from Beaverton Florists EHDYHUWRQÀRULVWV FRP HLWKHU in person or conveniently RQOLQH )UHVK ÀRZHUV DOZD\V ¿W
to spend our time and money as we please. By choosing to shop local, we have a direct impact on the kind of community we want to live in. One way the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce helps is by promoting small businesses through their #shopFKDPEHU¿UVW VKRSVPDOO DQG #shoplocal emphasis. A member-driven organization, the Chamber provides marketing
and promotional opportunities for business and community connections through one-onone mentoring as well as larger, networking events, introducing businesses to other businesses both inside and outside of their industry. Ways to show your love: Shop small: seek out new businesses and small businesses. For example,
Shop local: keeping your dollars close to home allows your money to work double (or triple) time! The “chai latte with extra cinnamon” that was purchased at Brickhaus &R൵HH ZZZ IDFHERRN FRP %ULFNKDXV&R൵HH SDLG WKH VWD൵ ZKR WKHQ VKRSSHG DW %ULFNV 0LQL¿JV EULFNVDQGPLQL¿JV FRP DQG scored some Lego collectibles! Shop chamber: invest your money in those who have
investing in their community. Chamber member businesses help other businesses grow strong sharing information, sharing resources, and connecting business to EXVLQHVV 7KH H൵RUWV WKH\ SXW LQWR JHWWLQJ WUD൶F WKURXJK WKHLU GRRUV DOVR EULQJV WUD൶F right past the doors of other businesses. There are over 400 local businesses who have stepped up to support our community. If you are a business owner, consider making the small investment. QRW VXUH ZKHUH WR ¿QG ORFDO business listing? Visit the Chamber Website or stop by and pick up the latest Chamber Directory from RXU R൶FH LQ 7KH 5RXQG SW Crescent St, Ste 160). We’d love to share our passion for Beaverton with you!
For more information about these and other Chamber partner businesses, visit our website at beaverton.org
#CATALYSTBUSINESSNEWSLETTER
They could have saved me as a customer Update from last month’s story BUSINESS ADVICE
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o, last month, I wrote about a poor customer service experience I had in the 4th quarter...and I tossed out a pretty solid New Year’s Resolution for all of you business owners and managers: BETTER... AMAZING...QUICK...RESPONSIVE...MIND BLOWING...CUSTOMER SERVICE! What was my poor customer service: NUTSHELL: I ordered a product. It arrived ZLWK D ÀDZ , UHDFKHG RXW WR WKH company with whom I gifted my hard-earned money, asking for a replacement product. It was an on-line purchase, so the only manner of contact was via email. After a few repeated emails to their “customer service”
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frustrating, and frustration is a death sentence for customer satisfaction and retention! WELL, surprise, surprise, on January 10th, I received an exceptionally apologetic email from them. They proclaimed their embarrassment and asked me to send the picture of the ÀDZHG SURGXFW RQFH DJDLQ Honestly, I had written this ZKROH WKLQJ R൵ EXW ZKDW WKH
heck...I’m always up for some entertainment. So, I sent them WKH ÀDZHG SURGXFW SLFWXUH AGAIN. The ideas in my mind were: Surprise Me! Ball’s In Your Court! AND...they failed...again. COME ON GUYS!! They re-opened the door. Got my hopes up. Planted the seed that they might just actuDOO\ EH LQWHUHVWHG LQ ¿[LQJ WKH problem. Show me that I and the money I gifted them are important to them. Then, they dropped the ball...AGAIN! They actually could have saved me as a customer: If they would have replied quickly... and if 2-3 days later I would have been surprised with a replacement product on my doorstep. But alas, here we are...again. I know this sounds so simple folks. Basic. Elementary... but it works:
Answer the phone. Return emails. Listen. Solve problems. Fix mistakes. Do this at a lightening pace...and you win! Never think you’ve made it to the Customer Service Valhalla! Always keep your eye on the ball of improvement! Good Luck in 2022!
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. “Don’t give up, don’t EVER give up” ~Coach Jim Valvano
Connecting businesses with their customers and residents with their community!
Local Directory Shop at these Beaverton businesses Arts & Culture
European Classical Music
KPTV Fox Channel 12
Appreciation. Sit back and enjoy! annaclassica.com
www.kptv.com
PGE Green Power Program 800-542-8818
Theatre in the Grove
Recycling & Waste Programs
theatreinthegrove.org (503) 359-5349
503-526-2460
KUIK AM 1360
Beaverton Education Foundation
www.kuik.com
Learn About our City’s Past through historic photos, artifacts, exhibits and more! www.historicbeaverton.org 503-430-0106
Community Resources See my work LanaLNelson.com & www.villagegalleryarts.org/ lana-lnelson/ (in Facebook too!) Call me at 503 830-7894
Aloha Community Library
Beaverton Composting
oregonswashingtoncounty.com 503-644-5555
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 Increasing Access to the Arts... through our Scholarship Program and the Campaign to build the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts beavertonartsfoundation.org
TVF&R www.tvfr.com 503-259-1225
Beaverton Police Dept.
www.beaverton.k12.or.us 503-591-8000
Classes and Workshops 1060 NW Salzman Road (next to the Cedar Mill library) www.villagegalleryarts.org
503-747-7238
Wash. County Visitors Center
Beaverton School District
Affordable Arts and Crafts
Village at Scholls Ferry
503-526-2460 www.beavertonoregon.gov 503-629-0111
www.beavertonoregon.gov 503-526-2222
Beaverton School District www.beaverton.k12.or.us 503-591-8000
Cascade Montessori Preschool
Acting & Speech Coaching
Visitors Center for
*Free Placement Testing*
Beaverton and Washington County oregonswashingtoncounty.org 503-644-5555
See student success stories in Kid’s corner on back cover! www.kumon.com/south-beaverton 503-639-7219 MAP2D
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
Support Your Library by donating to the Beaverton Library Foundation online @ beavertonlibraryfoundation.org
503-526-6433
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Preschool- Grade 5
Jazz Combo Classes
Education centered in the heart. livingwisdomportland.org 4855 SW Watson Ave. Beaverton 503-671-9112
www.ensemblejazzexperience.com Call Tina at 917-202-9816 today!
& Learning
97229 Bethany / Cedar Mill
26 26
97006 97003
Canyon Rd
Democratic Party
Community Gardens (THPRD)
www.broadwayrose.org 503-620-5262
www.beavertonlibrary.org (503) 644-2197
All levels and all ages welcome! Call Terry at 503-707-4554
503-526-6433
866-368-7878
Broadway Rose Theatre
Beaverton City Library
is expanding on the corner of 170th and TV Hwy! Serving kids ages 6 mo - 6 yrs! Visit us at cascademontessori.com
Community Gardens (City)
Energy Trust of Oregon
www.hart-theatre.org 503-693-7815
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
TV Hwy
Values in Action! 503-626-7018 www.washcodems.org
HART Theatre
The Book Corner www.bookcornerbeaverton.org 503-643-5188
503-231-5662
THPRD
www.alohalibrary.org 503-259-0185
Beaverton Coloring Books Color in the fun images as your kids learn about the city. The perfect gift or souvenir! BRG@CedarHouseMedia.com
Solar Oregon
www.thprd.org 503-645-6433
www.beavertonlibrary.org (503) 644-2197
BeavertonCivicTheatre.org 503-754-9866
The Round 503-381-1670
(See useful ph# list on page 2)
Beaverton City Library
Beaverton Civic Theatre
Ombudsman Program www.oregon.gov/LTCO 1-800-522-2602
97078 It’s not to late, enroll now! Preschool - 5th Grade 14485 SW Walker Road (across from Nike) 503-641-4600 | www.asapdx.org
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Oregon Long Term Care
217 217
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97223 Garden Home
FOX 12 Oregon www.kptv.com 503-906-1249
Garden Home Community Library gardenhomelibrary.org 503-245-9932
Customized Learning in a choice-based environment. Small classes, all subjects, K-12. www.villagehome.org 503-597-9100
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Beaverton Comes Together and Thrives! Welcome Home
Health
to King City Senior Village. www.kingcityseniorvillage.com
Beauty & Wellness Senior Living Community
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
Comprehensive dental care for your entire family. Visit us at: murrayschollsfamilydental.com 503-590-7574
We make it easy to feel right at home. www.creekside-village.com 503-643-9735
Building Family for Life Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care www.morningstarseniorliving.com 503-713-5143
Family Practice Hindi & Punjabi speaking provider available. **Mon-Sat Extended Hours** 503-644-1171
Primary Care for the whole family Nutrition, IV Therapy, Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Dr. Jennifer Means & Dr. Elizabeth Elliott welcome you! 503-641-6400
Come On...Let’s Play!!
**Brain Training** Enhance your life & performance Improves memory, focus & sleep Visit peaktrainingcenters.com (503) 420-7580
Been in an accident?
Hart Road Animal Hospital hartroadanimalhospital.com 503-591-5282
End Petlessness
Guaranteed Pest Control Protecting your health and property since 1949! www.guaranteedpestcontrol.net 503-646-2119
Daycare & Overnights 4070 SW Cedar Hills Blvd www.busterandlilly.net 503.596.2146
Oregon Humane Society www.oregonhumane.org 503-285-7722
Serving Beaverton & Tigard Grab your “Honey Do” list and gimme a call. No job too small! handymanmarcpaul.com 818-823-3070
Healthy Affordable Pet Supplies Nature’s Pet 503-579-2403
Pet Lost & Found All found pets are registered with the county. For more info: www.petharbor.com
www.MeridianMedicalMassage.com
503.446.0698
AWEIGH IMPASSE offering Catwalk Premiere *Atelier * Showroom, * Beauty * Event Space * Call Kelly Christiansen at 503-464-6711
comprehensive consultations in Biofield & Chakra Modalities at 12750 SW 2nd Street, Ste 102. Call for Appointment: (916) 396-9633 Tetyana Zinchenko, Practitioner 503-336-0382 www.ismilebeaverton.com
www.birthingstone.com 503-718-7574
Beaverton Pharmacy
Cedar Mill Optometrist
Medicare accredited 503-644-2101
Call Dr. Goldman at 503-646-6166 www.cedarmillvision.com
Bridgeton Chiropractic
www.hhclinic.com 503-646-8575
Your Healing Sanctuary
Where our home becomes your home! www.rhliving.com 503-297-3200
New Continuous Gutters! Gutter & roof cleaning, gutter repair, pressure washing, moss removal. allguttersandmore.com 503-268-9121
Dental care you can smile about!
Birth & Postpartum Doulas
Holistic Health Clinic
Raleigh Hills Assisted Living
www.bridgetonchiro.com Call Today 971-255-1708
Housing &
The place for all your bird needs. Enjoy Life with Friends Retirement Residence Take a look at what retirement living should be! www.beavertonlodge.com 503-646-0635
Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care. www.thespringsliving.com 503-629-5500
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
Home Maintenance
www.jaderiverpdx.com 503-297-3825
Leave the Stress Behind! puremassagepainrelief.com 971-407-0402
Your Shower Door & Mirror *EXPERTS* Free estimates on all projects. Come talk to us! www.canyon.glass 503-644-3153
Donna Meeuwsen | REALTOR® **PLUMBING** Hills Construction Contracting Residential, Remodel & Service “We take care of all construction needs including kitchens & baths!” Low prices on water heater replacements 971-246-3682 (CCB#102201)
Topography Real Estate Group 503-583-3200 donna@topography.homes www.topography.homes
Pets Animals & Pet Care Dove Lewis 24hr Pet Hospital
Telemedicine Health Talks FREE to the community every 4th Monday at 2:00pm Scan this for zoom link or visit www.tpcportland.com
Painting & General Contracting *Finishing Fine Interiors* **Weather Tight Exteriors** www.ffpaint.com (CCB#205045) 503-451-3239
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Senior Living In Beaverton Offering Independent Living And Assisted Living Services At Canfield Place, we are family. 503-626-5100
Adopt a Lovable Put www.pacificpugrescue.org 503.704.3587
#1 choice for animal emergencies www.dovelewis.org
Daycare & Pet Hotel Suites Visit barklandia-pdx.com or call us at 503.430.5821
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Shop Local • Give Local • Stay Local Good Samaritan Ministries
Religious Churches & Spiritual
GoodSamaritanMinistries.org or call 503-644-2339.
Beaverton ReStore Shop, donate, or volunteer to support local Habitat homebuilding programs. pdxrestore.org
www.mylighthousechurch.org 12555 SW 22nd St, Beaverton Our Sunday service times are 10:30am (in English) & 2pm (en español)
Valley Community Presbyterian
Join us Sundays at 10am A positive plan for spiritual living. Everyone welcome, families & youth www.unityofbeaverton.org 503-646-3364
Contact us at valleycommunity.org or call 503.292.3537.
Authentic Caribbean Cuisine Boriken Restaurant Flavors of Puerto Rico! borikenrestaurant.com 503-596-3571
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
Holy Angels Anglo-Catholic Church. Services w/Father Vince Varnas every Sunday 10:30am at our home church: 8950 SW 190th Ave., Aloha/Beaverton 503-356-8852
St. John Greek Orthodox Church 14485 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton Sunday service at 10am. Visitors welcome! stjohngoc.org | 503-644-7444
Hoshana Rabbah Messianic hoshanarabbah.org (503) 570-3376
Sunday Service 9:15am Come connect, grow & serve with us! parksidefellowship.org (503) 646-4455
St. Barnabas Espicopal Church
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Black Bear Diner
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Beaverton Coloring Books Open Sun - Thurs: 11am - 10pm Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm www.lahaciendarealoregon.com 503-601-7000
that changes weekly featuring fresh seasonal ingredients from the Northwest. 503-641-3223 decarlirestaurant.com
New Hope Missionary Baptist www.newhopealoha.org 503-591-8993 www.BeavertonResourceGuide.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
Authentic Japanese Cuisine Beaverton’s Best Sushi! Udon, Tempura, soba, Ramen, Curry, and more! Visit us at 9230 SW B/H Hwy 503-296-0045
Retail & Shopping
Bilal Mosque Association (503) 591-7233 www.bilalmasjid.com
Village on Scholls Ferry
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Take out & Delivery Available Visit blackbeardiner.com 503-646-4507
Enjoy Authentic Mexican Food!
Murray Hills Christian Church
Signs, Banners, Decals, A-Frames & Vehicle Graphics www.fastsigns.com/46 503-526-0216
Class A Retail Complex. Restaurant & Office Space Avail. www.guansusa.com 503-747-7238
Food & Drink
Disciples of Christ: Continuing the work that Jesus began. Located up the hill on SW Wier Rd. www.murrayhills.org | 503-524-5230
Pools, Free Water Analysis Service & Installation www.HavenSpaPoolHearth.com 503-649-2201
Killer Burger Burgers, Beer, Bottomless Fries! killerburger.com, 503-268-1757
Also Spicy Stir Fry, Yakisoba, Orange Chicken, Asian Chicken Salad, Bibimbap and more! 503-626-0552
Sunday Services: 8 & 10am 2201 SW Vermont, Portland saintbarnabaspdx.org 503-246-1949
Hot Tubs, Stoves, Fireplaces
Raise Your Business Visibility Mexican Cuisine
Try our Super Teriyaki Bowl!
Valley Community Pres Church Warm Church with an Open Heart www.beavertonumc.org or call 503-646-7107
Breakfast-Lunch-Diner 30 varieties of pancakes & waffles! *Beaverton’s Favorite Restaurant* www.tomspancakehouse.com 503-646-2688
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
Portland Balaji Temple www.ebalajitemple.com (503) 621-7716
Broadway Saloon Great food, fun and an unforgettable atmosphere! (503) 641-7474 www.broadwaysaloon.com
Abhiruchi Indian Cuisine Come enjoy a taste of India Lunch, Dinner, Take Out www.abhiruchirestaurant.com 503-671-0432
We Buy Gold & Silver! Engagement, Jewelry, Antique, Timepieces, Gifts, Service/Repair. www.smithandbevill.com 503 644-1333
Learn about the city through these locally drawn coloring books. We have other Beaverton souvenirs too! 503-314-3459. BRG@CedarHouseMedia.com
&ROXPELD Medical Alarm, Inc. 3HUVRQDO 6DIHW\ +HDOWK 6ROXWLRQV Local LifeLine Provider ColumbiaMedAlarm.com Personal health & safety solutions including GPS & medication dispensing. 503-644-4736
Book Corner www.bookcornerbeaverton.org 503-643-5188
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All Major Camera Brands cameras, photo classes, prints, restorations, film, accessories & more! www.theshutterbug.com 503-639-5088
Beaverton Florist* www.beavertonflorists.com 503-644-0129
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Disability Employment Specialists Consultation & Training in Diversity, Inclusion & Conflict Resolution (www.dirksecc.com) 503-265-9256
Local Advertising Compassionate In Home Care Trained professionals meeting senior care needs in the safety and comfort of home! 503.352-5634 www.homematterscaregiving.com
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Keep a level head in an up-and-down market. 503-356-1190
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Family Entertainment Center
Hills Construction Contracting Residential, Remodel & Service 971-246-3682
SuperPlayOR.com 503-292-3523
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Cartridge Network 6800 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Portland, OR 97225 www.cartridge-network.com 503-246-0665
Sun Connections Travel & Cruises, LLC **Layaway Plans Available**. www.sunconnections.com 503-655-4850 Personal Care, Household Tasks and Transportation HomecarePartner.org 503-433-8079
Big and Small, We Write it All. Business Ins., Worker’s Comp., Home, Auto, Health/Life. 503-644-9945
High Quality | Low Cost Any project large or small. www.cedarhousemedia.com 503-641-3320
Immigration & Citizenship, Business Law, Adoption & Legal Guardianship, 503-644-2146 www.beavertonlaw.com
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Camps • Classes • Birthdays
Brisbin Computer Consulting Your Partner in Homecare
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We set children up for success and train champions for life! omega-gymnastics.com 503-466-4872
Spanning 50 sq. Miles and providing high-quality park and recreation facilities, programs, services, and natural areas. ww.thprd.org
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#BeavertonBacktoWork
Heidi Dirkse-Graw retires from Dirkse Counseling & Consulting Jen Lundren to take the helm EMPLOYMENT
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irkse Counseling & Consulting (DCC) was opened in 1997 by Heidi Dirkse, and last month we marked our 25th anniversary of helping Beaverton area residents meet their personal and vocational goals. During the anniversary month celebration, Heidi Dirkse-Graw announced her retirement from direct services and resigned her position at CEO.
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all for being a part of DCC in the past and continuing forward.” In conjunction with the retirement, Operations Director, Jen Lundgren, has been appointed to the lead position in Dirkse CC of
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&KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2൶FHU Jen has been an integral part of the leadership team of Dirkse CC for six years and has helped us navigate during the pandemic. Glenn Bishop will continue in his role as the Employment Services Manager and Andrew Lundgren will continue in his role as the Counseling Services Manager. Please join us in wishing Heidi the best in her retirement and Jen in her new role as CEO. As always, know that DCC is there to serve the Beaverton community
with the mission of equity and opportunity for those who seek it.
By Glenn Bishop. For more information about Dirkse’s mission & programs, call (503)-265-9256 or email gbishop@dirksecc.com.
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Endangered black rhino gets a new friend
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Jozi arrives from the Milwaukee County Zoo WKHP DW ¿UVW ´ VDLG 0LFKHOOH Schireman, senior keeper in the zoo’s Africa area. “They were like, ‘Hey, you! What’s going on over there?’ Just really nice, positive interactions. They’ll get to be in closer proximity soon and see what they think of each other.” Jozi and King belong to the eastern subspecies of black rhinoceros, which is considered critically endangered. In 2011, the western subspecies of black rhino was declared extinct. Their transfer to Portland was recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival
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Plan for black rhinos. “These two represent a species that’s among the most endangered on the planet,” said Kelly Gomez, who oversees the zoo’s rhino area. “Poaching and the illegal wildlife trade have wiped out 96% of the world’s black rhino population. Hopefully, we can help inspire a new chapter in the conservation of this incredible species.”
To see video of her in the new habitat this week, go to bit.ly/ WelcomeJozi.
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enjoy the cover this grass provides as well as the food it produces for them.
This Native Plant of the Month is brought to you by the City of Beaverton’s Landscape 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!
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That dog barks all day long... what can I do? that a dog barking for a total of ¿YH RU PRUH PLQXWHV RXW RI DQ\ 15-minute period is in violation and a citation may be issued to the dog owner.
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Each month, you will have the chance to have your questions answered by the animal shelter. My neighbor’s dog barks all the time. What can I do? What will Animal Services do if I call about this?
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f you are comfortable doing so, talk to your neighbor. They may not even know about the barking if it is happening while they are away from home. Your neighbor may be able to take steps to reduce the noise such as working with a professional dog trainer to help the dog become more comfortable home alone, trying puzzle toys or feeders to keep the dog occupied while they are out, or hiring a dog
It is very cold, and my neighbor leaves their dog outside all the time. I’m worried about the dog. Can you help?
If you could hear what I hear, you'd bark too! walker or having a friend check on their pup during the day. When we receive a barking GRJ FRPSODLQW ZH ¿UVW ORRN to see if there have been other R൶FLDO FRPSODLQWV WR RXU DJHQF\ If there are none, we start by mailing a letter. This letter makes the dog owners aware that there has been a complaint, provides
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information about the relevant county code, gives tips on solving the problem, and has contact information for Animal Services so the dog owner may call if they have questions. No further steps are taken unless there are additional complaints and evidence of a barking violation. Washington County Code states
You can always call us at 503-846-7041 if you believe an animal in Washington County is not being properly cared for; one RI RXU R൶FHUV ZLOO IROORZ XS It is against the law to deprive animals of adequate shelter and bedding, but we do not have the authority to make people let their pets live inside with them. Some breeds have thicker coats that naturally give them more protection from the cold, and sometimes, what seems like an outside-only dog may have
access to inside but prefers to spend most of their time outside. We take animal abuse and neglect very seriously. When a concern is reported to us, we’re FRPPLWWHG WR ¿UVW FRQWDFWLQJ the animal owner to determine the facts and then, if necessary, taking action to uphold the law.
For more information on these topics and more, please visit www.WashingtonCountyPets.com or call us at (503) 846-7041. The Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter is located in downtown Hillsboro at 1901 SE 24th Ave. Email your questions to: Stacy_Beckley@co.washington.or.us
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Sam comes from Mexico And needs a little extra TLC
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lectricity. Unless you work at PGE, it’s not something you’d spend much time thinking about. You ÀLS D VZLWFK WKH OLJKWV FRPH on. You turn a knob, and the oven gets hot. But behind the scenes a delicate balancing act is going on between the power being generated and the power being used. And, for decades, this balance was achieved by generating energy on demand to meet those needs on demand. Today, with new renewable sources coming into the mix that rely on wind and sun, it’s a little more complicated. That’s where batteries really shine. Battery storage systems — be they at home, in electric vehicles or even in large places like our Wheatridge
Renewable Energy Facility — have proven to be the perfect complement to clean, green power generation. They provide on-demand energy in a reliable way, allowing more resilience. It’s no wonder cities, businesses and communities across Oregon sing the praises of batteries. In Beaverton, the new Public Safety Center uses a microgrid of solar panels, battery storage and a backup
generator that’s all connected with PGE’s grid, supplying the community resilience and peace of mind in the event of an emergency. Yes, the clean energy future is here. It just needed batteries installed.
Find out more by visiting portlandgeneral.com
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Spending more time at home? Why not share it with a new friend! From Cat’s Cradle PET ADOPTION Sattava (16yrs) I’m a sweet, gentle senior ZKR LV YHU\ D൵HFWLRQDWH DQG loves being close to my people.
I enjoy lap time, sitting on my human’s shoulders, and looking out the window on my perch. My routine is important to me, and I will let you know in no uncertain terms when it’s mealtime. I’ve lived indoors for the past 10 years, but I sometimes enjoy going out on a harness and leash. I’m at Cat’s Cradle Rescue 503-320-6079 Shadow (7months)
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I’m an outgoing, friendly kitten who loves everyone. I have tons of energy, so I’ll do best in a home with a playmate
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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.
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Spring Native Plant Sale Coming Soon The Tualatin Hills Nature
Center is hosting the Spring Native Plant Sale in partnership with Sparrowhawk Native Plants. Thousands of habitat friendly native plants are available as well as information about WKH EHQH¿WV RI QDWLYH SODQWV People can sign up and order native plants online beginning Tuesday, 2/15 at www.sparrowhawknativeplants.com. Be sure to complete your order soon, as the last day to order is Tuesday, 3/15. Select from 100 species of premium-quality native plants. These climate-resilient plants will enhance your garden, allowing it to best support pollinators
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and wildlife. At check-out, select to pick-up your order at the Tualatin Hills Nature Center on April 15 or 16, located at 15655 SW Millikan Way. The plant sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Proceeds from the sale go toward future Nature Park improvements and environmental education programs. The Tualatin Hills Nature Park is a 222-acre wildlife reserve nestled in the heart of Beaverton. The park is located at 15655 SW Millikan Way.
• Step 1: Select your plants at www.sparrowhawknativeplants.com and order from February 15 – March 15. • Step 2: Select the date and time you want to pick up your plants (Friday, April 15 or Saturday, April 16). • Step 3: Visit the Tualatin Hills Nature Center to pick up your plants! Preschool Open House and Registration Please join us for a Virtual Open House to learn more about our preschool programs. The Open House will be held (via Zoom) on Tuesday, February 1
from 5:30 – 7 pm. Learn more at https://thprd.info/preschoolopenhouse. Learn about THPRD’s nine-month preschool programs for the 2022-23 school year. We will share a brief overview of the programs and answer your questions. 7+35' R൵HUV D PRQWK preschool at the following locations: Tualatin Hills Nature Center, Jenkins Estate, Cedar Hills Recreation Center, Fanno Farmhouse, and Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center (Spanish Bilingual).
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serve travelers better. Introducing Sun Connections Travel and Cruises in old town Beaverton. We’ve been happily serving clients for over 23 years. Now, as an agency owner, I can personally handle both corporate and leisure travel clients. And because of the need to keep the travel industry growing with talented people, I designed a travel agent training program which we use to help new agents who show a desire to help others realize their travel dreams. There are so many wonderful cultures and people that can be found throughout our amazing world and it continues to be my goal to help as many people as possible get to know a little bit more about their planet.
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Movement and mood: A mental health love connection Exercise as medicine
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works by slowing down and paying attention to what you are eating, and why. How does it make you feel? How do you feel after? Poor eating often comes from habit loops. When we get bored, sad, tired, angry, or stressed, fatty, salty, sugary foods can give us a quick boost. Over time, our brains begin to relate feeling better to eating these foods.
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Pay attention to the foods you eat Taking the time to look at what we eat when we eat it and why can help us to address these patterns that have developed. There is no judgment or restricting your food intake. In fact, restricting diets can cause more harm than good. Often, you are craving something your body does need, which causes stress to the body.
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Tips for a strong immune system 3 simple steps to be healthy HEALTH
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Feeling a little run down? create a strong immune system. In fact, the more sugar and carbs you eat, the worse your immune system operates. In addition to the obvious weight JDLQ LQÀDPPDWLRQ UHVXOWLQJ from a poor diet can also increase your risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. By now, many of you have already given up the New Year’s Diet. And who wouldn’t? Changing to foods you’ve never eaten or liked, denying yourself any types of food you like, or just plain starving yourself – doesn’t work!
So, start simple. Eat food, and possibly less of it. There, done. Now to take this to the next level, cut back (or cut out) carbs – sugar, grains, and alcohol. Sugar, or foods that turn into sugar, suppress the immune system of the body. By eliminating sugar, you decrease stress on your immune system, thus allowing you greater potential to minimize sickness. In addition, this step will go a long way to help you normalize your weight. Second, you have to move. We are designed to move – not sit
for long periods of time. With the work-from-home model that has been prevalent the last 2 years, people have been less active. Couple that with poor nutrition and there is a sickness disaster just waiting to happen. Don’t think this means that you have to join a gym, get up a 4 AM, and go workout. Again, simple steps. Go for a 15-minute walk at lunch, head out on the weekend for a hike on one of the many trails in our area, or even start a yoga class online. The key LV WR JHW R൵ \RXU FRXFK RU DZD\ from your desk and move. The third DQG ¿QDO VWHS LV to be sure that your spine and nervous system are functioning properly. Now I can hear some of you asking: “What does my spine and nervous system have to do with not getting sick?” Research has shown that the immune system is strongly controlled by the nervous system. If the nervous system does not work properly, the immune system does not work properly. The connection to the spine is
simple. The spine is made of moveable bones called vertebra. These bones protect the spinal cord which is made up of nerves. If the spine is not able to move as it should, the nerves are not able to function as designed – this can lead to less resistance to sickness. Research has even shown that by correcting spinal disfunction and allowing for better nerve communication, one has a greater resistance to sickness and faster recovery if one does get sick. If you would like more information on how nutrition, exercise, and spinal function can improve your health, join us Tuesday February 22nd @ 6:07 PM (yes, 6:07 PM) for our next Body Signals Workshop.
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which includes feelings of depression or sadness, headaches, bloating, weight gain, breast pain. If symptoms are severe and consistent enough, it is called Premenstrual 6\QGURPH :KHQ WKH\ D൵HFW mood dramatically, leading to severe swings that impact work or school or other activities, it is known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder. What causes PMS? It’s not completely known. Certainly, it has something to do with the
surge of hormones in the latter half of the menstrual cycle which can, in turn, impact serotonin. From a traditional Chinese Medicine aspect, PMS occurs when the liver’s job of smoothing out and circulating energy (QI) is impaired. This is known as liver qi stagnation. Liver qi stagnation is common in the Western world where we do not respect the cycles of nature, the seasons, sleep and our emotions. We become overwhelmed, stressed out,
Research shows that regular exercise, meditation and healthy eating will help. In addition, reducing FD൵HLQH FDQ GUDPDWLFDOO\ decrease breast tenderness. Calcium, magnesium and vitamin B6 can improve mood swings. Herbal support like black cohosh, chaste tree and evening primrose oil have shown to be helpful in studies. There is a Chinese formula called Xiao Yao San, which translates to “Free and Easy Wanderer” that many
ZRPHQ ¿QG KHOSIXO Seed cycling helps a woman get in touch with her cycle, adds essential fatty acids and lignands which LPSURYH GHWR[L¿FDWLRQ LQÀDPPDWLRQ DQG KRUPRQH balance. Of course, acupuncture is wonderful for PMS. If severe enough, a ZRPDQ PD\ EHQH¿W IURP DQ antidepressant. Whoever you are, recognizing cycles improves ÀRZ GD\ QLJKW VHDVRQDO changes, emotional shifts, moon phases, hormones, whatever. Where are you out of sync?
Dr. Jennifer Means welcomes you for Primary Care for the whole family: Nutrition, IV Therapy, Naturopathy, and Acupuncture. Contact us at 503-641-6400.
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February is more than just a valentine How might love change you and your community? SPIRITUAL ESSAY
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I love kPØAÀåw chose February to connect with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation with Douglass’ abolitionism, preaching, and advice helped them bring justice to the oppressed. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader,
preacher, and advisor to President Lyndon Johnson, inherited Lincoln and Douglass’ work. King with Johnson helped bring justice to the oppressed. Love was behind .LQJ¶V H൵RUWV VHUYLQJ WKH SHUsecuted and led to him being martyred. Love shaped King’s
entire approach to nonviolent resistance. He believed love was the only key to lasting change. He told opponents he would meet their hatred with a strong, demanding love. That even after jail, and bombs, and threats, and beatings—that he and his followers wouldn’t be brought down so low as to hate their oppressors. And in the process of loving them, the hearts of their oppressors could be changed to love as well. He knew hatred wrecks individuals and nations, and that unconditional love for all was necessary for humanity’s VXUYLYDO 1RW DQ D൵HFWLRQDWH or romantic love, but a love demanding justice for the oppressed.
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and social services for lowincome communities, among other issues.
acknowledging them and their contributions is important, it’s even more important that knowledge and appreciation of Black history grows and extends much farther. And while this month is an excellent time to learn more about Black history, that exploration should not be limited to one month of the year.
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Gladys McCoy (1928-1993) ZDV WKH ¿UVW SHUVRQ RI FRORU HOHFWHG WR D SXEOLF R൶FH LQ Oregon. She served on the Portland School Board from Beatrice Morrow Cannady 1970 to 1978, as Multnomah (1889-1974) ZDV DQ LQÀXHQWLDO County Commissioner advocate for civil rights and from 1979 to 1984, and as against racial discrimination in Chair of the Multnomah Oregon. She was a founding County Board of County member of the Portland Commissioners from 1987 NAACP and the editor of WR 6KH ZDV WKH ¿UVW the Black newspaper, the member of her family to go to Advocate. She wrote for college, earning a bachelor’s the newspaper as well. In degree in sociology and, VKH EHFDPH WKH ¿UVW later, a master’s. McCoy Black female graduate of was dedicated to combating Northwestern College of Law. racism and segregation For many years, she fought as well as to improving racism through her writing in diversity, human rights, the Advocate. LQ WKH VXFFHVVIXO VX൵UDJH campaign in 1912, organizing PHHWLQJV UHODWHG WR WKH VX൵UDJH campaign.
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Her husband, William McCoy (1921-1996), was the ¿UVW %ODFN SHUVRQ WR EH HOHFWHG to the Oregon state legislature. An advocate for both civil rights and social services, he served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1973 to 1974 and then in the Senate from 1974 until 1996. There are many, many more Black advocates, activists and RWKHU LQÀXHQWLDO ¿JXUHV WKDQ those listed here. These are just a few of the huge number that have greatly impacted what Oregon is today. While
Black history, so critical to understanding where we are today, deserves attention and respect all year round. Anna Janowski is a teen volunteer at the Beaverton City Library. Outside of school, she likes to read, write, play softball and the trumpet.
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years. A series of shorter conversations may allow you to cover topics more comfortably, one by one, rather than trying to solve everything at once.
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home health aide? And do they have plans in place? If they plan to receive support from family members, do their expectations match yours? • Financial goals – Focusing RQ WKH SHUVRQDO DQG ¿QDQFLDO aspects of the legacy your parents want to leave can be a valuable conversation. Have your parents updated their will or other arrangements, such as a living trust? Have they named D ¿QDQFLDO SRZHU RI DWWRUQH\ WR make decisions on their behalf if they become incapacitated? Do WKH\ KDYH WKH SURSHU EHQH¿FLDU\ designations on their insurance policies and retirement plan accounts? If you can position these issues as being more about your parents’ control over their ¿QDQFLDO GHVWLQ\ UDWKHU WKDQ “who will get what,” you’ll more likely have a productive conversation. • Last wishes – You’ll want to ¿QG RXW LI \RXU SDUHQWV KDYH OHIW instructions in their will about their funerals and last wishes. Express to them that you, or another close family member, should know who is responsible for making sure their wishes are met.
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AUTO Q&A Hello Loyal Beaverton Readers! Thank You all for your feedback as well as comments on the last few articles, we do appreciate you.
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2020 inventories were down over 50% over 2019 and 2021 ¿JXUHV DUH IXUWKHU GRZQ IURP that. What this means is that new vehicle dealerships will receive somewhere in the neighborhood of 50% of what was available to them in 2021. The market is still crazy hot Low supply makes normal demand look like high demand and people are buying new and used cars as fast as they are available for sale. Over the months, I have had at least GL൵HUHQW FOLHQWV IURP DOO around the country reaching RXW WR KHOS WKHP ¿QG HLWKHU D new or used vehicle. In most cases, folks have searched far and wide and have been unable
WR ¿QG ZKDW WKH\ ZHUH VHDUFKing for. The best way to buy a car in today’s market In normal years, I would say that buyers who want to do their homework and put in the H൵RUW FRXOG ¿QG WKHLU GHVLUHG car for a reasonable price but that was then. Now, my professional advice is to hire an auto broker. It doesn’t have to be us here at Ferguson Auto Brokers but it should be some professional who has knowledge and access to a variety of dealer inventories. We, for example, have the ability to search in areas most have not considered. For us, we can reach out to dozens of dealers across many states. I’ve even been known
to acquire a vehicle before the boat has even landed. If you’re realistic and do not set your goals too high, a broNHU FDQ HDVLO\ KHOS \RX ¿QG D vehicle in a much shorter time than if you were to go it alone. But be prepared that being SDLQW FRORU VSHFL¿F RU RSWLRQ VSHFL¿F LV UHDOO\ QRW JRLQJ WR work out in most cases since these days, auto makers are building what currently works for them taking into account parts and semi-conductor micro-chip availability. There is a lot involved in what is currently being built and as much as we buyers would like to have lots of options to customize our dream ride, it just is not going to work that way... for at least 18 months anyway. Special order vehicles
are however available but be prepared to wait approximately 6 months or more for your ordered vehicle to arrive. Please, if anyone is in search of a new or used vehicle, or if you have an unused vehicle to sell, please allow us to assist you. Thank you for reading. We greatly appreciate you all. In the event any of our loyal readers are in need of a new, or pre-owned vehicle of any kind, please allow us to be of assistance. Also, if you have a vehicle that is not in use, and do not want to hassle with selling it yourself, please allow us the opportunity to purchase the vehicle from you, or sell it in consignment. We do provide pick up, as well as delivery service. If you have comments or questions, please feel free to reach out to me: fergusonautobrokers@gmail.com or visit fergusonautobrokers.com
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retired Oxford porter sat in his rocking chair, a pipe wedged in his mouth and his weathered knuckles sliding up and down the splintered, wooden surface. At night, he was in the habit of falling asleep E\ WKH ¿UH D ZRROHQ EODQNHW heavy on his body and a particular memory from his days at the esteemed college heavy on his mind. Hands quaking, he gripped the pipe and lowered it onto an awaiting tray, tucking the pipe away for the night. The memory was vivid. It was June of 1989, the
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the ocean, she was an interesting thing to look at. Curious, the old porter tottered over to the girl, limping due to an old racquetball injury. Perhaps if he hadn’t been injured, or the bookshelves not so wide, he would have seen
the boy come up to the girl. Nevertheless, the newcomer seemed to arrive in an instant. To this day, he never questioned how the boy appeared so quickly beside the girl. As he neared the couple, the memory started slipping from his mind, becoming clogged with smoke. Through the haze, he saw the boy as he gingerly tapped the girl’s shoulder, whispering, “Darling.” Startled, the girl jumped, sending papers scattering like frightened birds, only for them to be caught by the boy. The JLUO R൵HUHG KHU WKDQNV QR IXUther recognition dawning. To this, the boy blinked, looked down at his cluttered watch with ten spinning arms and cursed. Coming back to the present, the old porter shook at his own
delusion, gripping his blanket harder before falling asleep to the words he convinced himself he had never heard: “Pardon, I must have the wrong timeline.”
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Ordinance banning sale of all flavored tobacco products in Washington County OUR TOWN
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tarting this year, people in Washington County will no ORQJHU EH DEOH WR EX\ ÀDYRUHG vapes, tobacco or menthol cigarettes at local shops. The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted 3 to 2 in favor of an ordinance EDQQLQJ WKH VDOH RI DOO ÀDYRU WREDFFR SURGXFWV WKH ¿UVW county in Oregon to do so. After more than three hours of debate and public testimony, the decision was made to pass the ordinance despite heavy resistance from the business community. A majority of public comment were from those who opposed the measure including Plaid Pantry CEO, Jonathan Polonsky. He said there should be other ways to stop teens and children from getting their hands on tobacco products. “To do something in a prohibition type mentality has failed many times in the past,” Polonsky said. “There’s a better way to do this.”
Washington Co. passes ordinance banning sale of all ÀDYRUHG WREDFFR SURGXFWV Polonsky said his stores, including 24 in Washington CounW\ XVH DJH YHUL¿FDWLRQ WHFKQROogy. According to Polonsky, it’s EHHQ H൵HFWLYH LQ VWRSSLQJ the sale of tobacco products to underage customers. “If you’ve gone around town, you’ve seen people having to sell WKHLU SURGXFW DW R൵ RU R൵ MXVW WR JHW ULG RI LW ´ 3RORQVN\ said. “They’re taking a loss on top of not being able to sell it.” Polonsky said the ban will cost them 20% in sales. “Even for those like us that maybe aren’t going to have to
close their store, it’s still going WR LPSDFW ZDJHV DQG EHQH¿WV because we’ll just be that much OHVV SUR¿WDEOH ´ KH VDLG The Board of Washington &RXQW\ &RPPLVVLRQHUV ¿UVW passed this ordinance in early November, saying it was to lead more users to quit and keep young kids from getting access to these products. Polonsky agreed kids shouldn’t have access to them, but this ban isn’t the right move. “I have stores that are a half a mile apart. One in Multnomah County, one in Washington County. If a customer wants this product, a prohibition in a county is not going to work,” Polonsky
said. “They’ll drive ten seconds, literally, further and they can get what they want. It’s the same thing with kids. They can get on their bike or walk across the street and get this in Multnomah County.” Polonsky has started a petition to repeal this ban and get it on the May 17 ballot. So far, he said he has about 7,000 signatures. Washington County said 9,939 are needed by Jan. 31. The GHDGOLQH IRU VLJQDWXUH YHUL¿FDtion is Feb. 15. :H DOO KDG WR ¿QG RXU RZQ ways to cope with the pandemic lockdowns last year. Some people bought Pelotons and baked bread. Others took a slightly less healthy route. On the other hand, a handful of parents and medical profesVLRQDOV WHVWL¿HG LQ VXSSRUW RI the ordinance. They said this ban will improve the health of the public and keep children from getting addicted to nicotine. One speaker said she has heard stories of school lockers being cleared out and hundreds of e-cigarette devices being found. “I’m truly afraid if we don’t
act now, we will be at a point of no return,” the speaker said. “If we don’t act now, I’m truly WHUUL¿HG IRU WKH IXWXUH RI P\ four-year-old and my unborn baby and all the local kids in our community.” The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network applauded the passing of the law saying in a statement: “ACS CAN thanks ComPLVVLRQHU 1D¿VD )DL IRU XUJLQJ the Board of Commissioners to remove all exemptions to this policy and Chair Kathryn Harrington and Commissioner Pam Treece for trusting the science on the dangers of menthol and RWKHU ÀDYRUHG WREDFFR SURGucts. We look forward to working with other local and state leaders to follow Washington County’s leadership so we can NHHS ÀDYRUHG WREDFFR SURGXFWV R൵ VWRUH VKHOYHV VWDWHZLGH ´ The law also bans the sale of tobacco products under the age of 21 and the use of coupons to buy tobacco products.
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to source your money, and cash isn’t easily traceable. Before you deposit any amount of cash into your accounts, discuss the proper way to document your transactions with your loan R൶FHU 2. Don’t Make Any Large Purchases Like a New Car or Furniture for Your Home: New debt comes with new monthly obligations. New obligations create new TXDOL¿FDWLRQV 3HRSOH ZLWK QHZ debt have higher debt-to-income ratios. Since higher ratios make IRU ULVNLHU ORDQV TXDOL¿HG borrowers may end up no longer qualifying for their mortgage. 3. Don’t Co-Sign Other Loans: When you co-sign, you’re obligated. With that obligation comes higher debtto-income ratios as well. Even if you promise you won’t be the one making the payments,
6. Don’t Close Credit Accounts: Many buyers believe having less available credit makes them less risky and more likely to be approved. This isn’t true. A major component of your score is your length and depth of credit history and your total usage of credit as a percentage of available credit. Closing accounts has a negative impact on both of those determinants of your score. your lender will have to count the payments against you. 4. Don’t Change Bank Accounts: Remember, lenders need to source and track your assets. That task is much easier when there’s consistency among your accounts. Before you transfer any money, speak ZLWK \RXU ORDQ R൶FHU
5. Don’t Apply for New Credit: It doesn’t matter whether it’s a new credit card or a new car. When you have your credit report run by organizations in multiple ¿QDQFLDO FKDQQHOV PRUWJDJH credit card, auto, etc.), your FICO® score will be impacted. Lower credit scores can determine your interest rate and
Questions about buying or selling a home in Beaverton? Contact Donna Meeuwsen at 503.583.3200 or email donna@topography.homes
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If you think it’s a heart attack... Know the signs and symptoms
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Symptoms typically include: • Chest discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or goes away and returns. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain. • Upper body discomfort, such as pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the
back, neck, jaw, or stomach. • Shortness of breath before, during, or after other discomforts. • Other signs, including breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness. The most common heart attack symptom for women and men is chest pain or discomfort. However, women
are more likely to experience other symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, back or jaw pain, pressure in the lower chest or upper abdomen, dizziness, fainting, or extreme fatigue. The heart is a muscle. It can deteriorate with each passing minute you delay medical treatment. Don’t ignore your symptoms, and don’t drive yourself to the hospital. )LUH¿JKWHUV RIWHQ KHDU KHDUW attack patients say, “I wasn’t sure it was a heart attack,” or “I didn’t want to bother anyone.” Remember, TVF&R crews are here for you. Our highly WUDLQHG ¿UH¿JKWHU SDUDPHGLFV can diagnose a heart attack and start treatment right away. Crews can also relay your EKG information to the hospital, HQDEOLQJ LWV VWD൵ WR DFWLYDWH special heart teams and prepare for your arrival. A heart attack can cause
sudden cardiac arrest when the heart malfunctions and stops beating unexpectedly. Sudden cardiac arrest leads to death when the heart stops working properly. This can be reversed if CPR is performed and a de¿EULOODWRU LV XVHG WR VKRFN WKH heart and restore a normal heart rhythm. Studies show that CPR can double or triple a cardiac arrest patient’s chance of survival. Your assistance in performing hands-only CPR until FUHZV DUULYH FDQ PDNH D GL൵HUence. Hands-only CPR has just two easy steps: Call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of the disco song “Stayin’ Alive.”
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Common mistakes made by drivers, riders & walkers ramp when a vehicle is approaching. A bicyclist operating on a sidewalk or crosswalk is required to wait for the “Walk” signal if attempting to cross at an intersection where pedestrian crossing is controlled by an electronic device.
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Pedestrians Pedestrian Fail to Obey a Traffic Control Device (ORS 814.020): A pedestrian who is approaching a crosswalk with an electronic pedestrian control (“Walk”/“Wait”/”Don’t Walk” light), must follow the direction of the pedestrian control device regardless of the light for vehicle WUD൶F $GGLWLRQDOO\ D SHGHVWULDQ may not enter the crosswalk when the “Wait” or “Don’t Walk” light is illuminated.
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to cross the road at any point other than within a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
Pedestrians Must Use Available Crosswalk (Beaverton City Code 6.02.510): Within the city limits of Beaverton, a pedestrian who is within 150 feet of a marked crosswalk must use the marked crosswalk.
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or other hazardous conditions, preparing to execute a right turn, or continuing straight at an intersection where the bicycle lane or path is to the right of a lane from which a vehicle must turn right.
Unsafe Operation of Bicycle on Sidewalk (ORS 814.410): A bicyclist may operate on a sidewalk but may not suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and move into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. The bicyclist must yield the right of way to all pedestrians on the sidewalk and must give an audible warning before overtaking and passing a pedestrian on the sidewalk. The rider may not operate the bicycle at a speed greater than an ordinary walk when approaching or entering a crosswalk, approaching or crossing a driveway, curb cut, or pedestrian
A bicycle must be equipped with a brake that allows the bicycle to stop within 15 feet from a speed of 10 MPH. During limited visibility conditions, the bicycle or rider must have a forward-facing white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet and a rear-facing red UHÀHFWRU RU OLJKW PRXQWHG DV WR EH visible from all distances up to 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlights of a motor vehicle.
Vehicles Fail to Obey Traffic Control Device (ORS 811.265): The law in Oregon requires a driver facing a steady yellow light to stop if it safe to do so. If it is not safe to stop for a yellow light, the law allows the driver to proceed “cautiously” through the intersection. A driver who speeds up to “make the light” would be in violation of this statute. A driver facing a steady red light or steady red arrow may make a ULJKW WXUQ RQ UHG DIWHU ¿UVW FRPLQJ to a stop and then yielding to any
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Illegal U-Turn (ORS 811.365): A driver may not perform a U-Turn within an intersection that is controlled by an electrical signal unless a sign is posted indicating U-Turn permitted. A driver may not perform a U-Turn between intersections while within the limits of an incorporated city. A driver may perform a U-Turn within an uncontrolled intersection, or an intersection that is not controlled by an electrical signal, so long as the vehicle can be seen another driver approaching from either direction for a distance of at least 500 feet within a city limit or 1000 feet outside a city.
Improperly Executed Left/ Right Turn (ORS 811.340/ORS 811.355): A driver making a turn into a road that has multiple lanes must turn into the closest lane, unless there are multiple turn lanes. A driver making a left turn must approach the turn from the left-most lane lawfully available and turn into WKH OHIW PRVW ODQH RI WUD൶F $ GULYHU making a right turn must approach the turn from the right-most, lawfully available lane and turn into WKH ULJKW PRVW ODQH RI D WUD൶F For more safety information, visit https://www.beavertonpolice.org/
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Beaverton City Council Election Filing to Begin January 20, 2022 Beaverton residents interested in running for election to the Beaverton City Council can obtain a Candidate’s Filing Handbook www.BeavertonResourceGuide.com
beginning January 20, 2022. Four City Council positions are open, as follows: Councilor Positions 1, 2 and 5 These positions are: Nominated at the Primary Election and elected at the General Election; elected at large; and serve a four-year term - January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026. • City Councilor Position 1 (currently held by Ashley Hartmeier-Prigg); • City Councilor Position 2 (currently held by Laura Mitchell); and • City Councilor Position 5 (currently held by Marc San Soucie; seat open due to term limit). At the Primary Election, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes for each position shall be deemed nominated and their names forwarded to the General Election ballot, unless one candidate receives a majority (50% + one vote) of all votes cast, then that candidate alone shall be deemed nominated and their name will be forwarded to the General Election Ballot. The candidate receiving the majority of votes at the General Election will be the elected candidate. Councilor Position 3 (vacant position due to resignation of &RXQFLORU 0DUN )DJLQ H൵HFWLYH January 1, 2022). Three years remain on the unexpired term for WKLV R൶FH Council declared the seat vacant on January 4, 2022, and by resolution directed that the HOHFWLRQ WR ¿OO WKH YDFDQF\ EH held at the May 17, 2022 Primary Election. Per the Charter of 2021: 1) the person elected must receive a majority of the votes cast for DOO FDQGLGDWHV IRU WKLV R൶FH LI no candidate receives a majority, WKHQ D UXQ R൵ HOHFWLRQ EHWZHHQ the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes must be held at the Special Election of August 23, 2022; and 3) the
candidate receiving the majority of votes at the Special Election will be the elected candidate. The WHUP RI R൶FH IRU WKLV SRVLWLRQ FRPPHQFHV XSRQ WKH FHUWL¿FDWLRQ of the election by the City and expires December 31, 2024. Candidates must be 18 years of age by the election date, must EH D TXDOL¿HG HOHFWRU RI WKH VWDWH and must have lived in the Beaverton city limits six months prior to the election date. The Candidate’s Handbook can be obtained from the City (OHFWLRQV 2൶FHU &LW\ 5HFRUGHU Beaverton City Hall, 12725 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR; or from the City’s Web site at www. BeavertonOregon.gov. CandiGDWHV PXVW ¿OH D SURVSHFWLYH Petition for Nomination Signature sheet with the City Elections 2൶FHU IRU DSSURYDO 2QFH DSproved, the petition may be circulated for signatures. The petition must be signed by not fewer than DQG QRW PRUH WKDQ TXDOL¿HG voters in the City of Beaverton. The position for which one is ¿OLQJ PXVW EH VSHFL¿HG E\ &LW\ Councilor Position Number. Once signatures have been obtained, WKH SHWLWLRQ LV ¿OHG ZLWK WKH &LW\ (OHFWLRQV 2൶FHU Candidates should allow time IRU WKH VLJQDWXUH YHUL¿FDWLRQ SURFHVV SULRU WR WKH ¿OLQJ GHDGOLQH 7KH &LW\ (OHFWLRQV 2൶FHU ZLOO submit the petitions to the County (OHFWLRQV 2൶FH IRU VLJQDWXUH YHUL¿FDWLRQ DQG QRWLI\ WKH FDQGLdate of the results. If it is determined there are not enough valid VLJQDWXUHV DQG WKH ¿OLQJ GHDGOLQH has not passed, the candidate may submit additional signatures.
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is undergoing a ELJ FKDQJH WKDW D൵HFWV SURSHUW\ owners in Beaverton who purFKDVH ÀRRG LQVXUDQFH SROLFLHV Floods can happen anywhere ² MXVW RQH LQFK RI ÀRRGZDWHU can cause more than $25,000 in damage. Most homeowners’ LQVXUDQFH GRHV QRW FRYHU ÀRRG damage. 7KH 1),3 SURYLGHV ÀRRG LQsurance to property owners, renters and businesses, helping them UHFRYHU IDVWHU ZKHQ ÀRRGZDWHUV recede. It is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and usually provided to property owners by approximately 60 private insurance companies. Starting Apr. 1, 2022, NFIP policies that are bought or renewed will all be rated on a new system, Risk Rating 2.0, designed to be more equitable and easier to administer. The new methodoloJ\ LQFRUSRUDWHV DGGLWLRQDO ÀRRG ULVN YDULDEOHV WR EHWWHU UHÀHFW D property’s individual attributes, including location, elevation, and the actual cost to rebuild. Homes and businesses located ZLWKLQ )(0$¶V PDSSHG ÀRRGplains, which have mortgages from government-backed lendHUV DUH UHTXLUHG WR KDYH ÀRRG insurance. To find more about Risk Rating 2.0, visit www.FEMA.gov/flood-insurance/risk-rating. To learn more about the NFIP, visit www.FEMA. gov/flood-insurance. Is my property in a mapped FEMA floodplain? To see the current FEMA floodplain maps, enter your address in the search bar at: https://msc. fema.gov/portal/home. You can also contact staff in the Community Development Department at 503350-4021 or by email at: sitedevelopment@BeavertonOregon.gov.
Nonprofits invited to apply for Social Services Funding Grants The Filing Deadline is: Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. The Primary Election is May 17, 2022, and the General Election is November 8, 2022.
The grant application for city Social Services Funding Grants will be made available on Monday, Feb. 7 and will be due Monday, Mar. 28. Recipients are selected
through a competitive process DQG JUDQWV DUH RSHQ WR QRQSUR¿W organizations for operations and activities in Beaverton from July 2022 through June 2023. The Social Services Funding Committee will make recommendations to City Council, which has prioritized projects that address homelessness/housLQJ D൵RUGDEOH DIWHUVFKRRO DQG educational programming, and health needs in the Beaverton community. For this round of applications, the city will award approximately $310,000 in social services grants. Currently, funded organizations include food pantry services to the Beaverton community struggling with hunger DQG FXOWXUDOO\ VSHFL¿F HGXFDtional and mental health support, among others Informational sessions about the grant will be held in February. For more information, visit www. BeavertonOregon.gov/SocialServices or contact Megan Cohen, Community Service Coordinator, at 503-526-2584, mcohen@BeavertonOregon.gov. (Photo taken prior to COVID-19 pandemic).
Free Tax Assistance In partnership with the city, CASH Oregon/Metropolitan Family Services will be providing IUHH WD[ SUHSDUDWLRQ DQG ¿OLQJ assistance in a hybrid setting this year. The service will be providHG E\ VWD൵ ZKR ZLOO KHOS VFDQ your tax documents on-site and WKHQ DVVLJQ D FHUWL¿HG YROXQWHHU to help you complete your taxes over the phone. This service supports low-income Beaverton residents, especially those without access to internet at home. The program helps residents claim the tax credits that they deserve, including the Earned Income Tax Credit, which adds an average of $2,500 to a tax return. 7KLV VHUYLFH ZLOO EH R൵HUHG from Saturday, Jan. 29 through Friday, Apr. 15 by appointment only at the Beaverton Community Center (12350 SW 5th St.). CASH Oregon can also help with applications or renewals of LQGLYLGXDO WD[SD\HU LGHQWL¿FDWLRQ numbers (ITIN).
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Two fun events heading to Tualatin Valley this February! Hill Vineyard and Winery, Dion Vineyard, Freja Cellars, Patton Valley Vineyard, Scotch Church Road Vineyard, Resolu Cellars and Sidereus. Reservations are required at all wineries. Tasting fees vary by location. Visit tualatinvalley. org for more information.
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Tickets are available online at hillsbrewfest.com. Parking is $10 per day, per car.
Hillsbrew Fest (February 25-27), from the people created the wildly popular Oregon Brewers Fest, is a new beer festival at the Wingspan Event and Conference Center in Hillsboro. Designed to bring beer lovers together, the festival features 30 independent craft brewers from around the state. In addition to the beers, the event will feature food vendors, souvenir sales, and live entertainment by The Denominators. Free, handcrafted root beer is available for designated drivers. This event is exclusively for those 21 years old and older.
Valentine’s Wine Loop After a one-year hiatus, Valentine’s Wine Loop (February 11-13) returns to Tualatin Valley’s wineries for its 10th anniversary. This Valentine’s Day weekend make a date and celebrate your love: Oregon wine! A dozen participating wineries in Tualatin Valley are R൵HULQJ VSHFLDO ZLQH UHOHDVHV pairings and festivities. Participating Wineries include: Árdíri Vineyards and Winery, Apolloni Vineyards, Blizzard Wines, Cooper Mountain Vineyard, David
Learn more about things to see and do in and around Beaverton and find more trails to explore at tualatinvalley.org. 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.
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Viva Village Nature Walk February 5, 9:30 am. Vista Brook Park, meet at 6697 SW 88th Ave, Portland, OR 97223. (Walkers must wear a mask and keep appropriately distanced.) RSVP recommended
SENIOR LIVING Activities open to all (RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082) Online Age Cafe February 4, 11 am–12 pm. Small group conversations exploring topics of interest to older adults. The February discussion topic is “Getting Comfortable with being Uncomfortable.” Sponsored by Viva Village, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton Committee on Aging (BCOA) and Wash. Co. DAVS. Contact Viva Village for registration information Online Viva Village 101 February 12, 10–11:30 am. A fun and informational session about Village life for prospective members and/or volunteers. RSVP for Zoom link Online Viva Village Book Club February 22, 1–2:30 pm. Selected book: The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their www.BeavertonResourceGuide.com
Viva Village invites you to Join us for coffee Last-Chance Journey Across America, by Elizabeth Letts. RSVP for the Zoom link Men’s Coffee Break February 28, 10–11 am. Ki &R൵HH 6: *UL൶WK Dr #160, Beaverton, 97005. &RQYHUVDWLRQ DQG FR൵HH 5693 recommended
Activities for Members and Volunteers (RSVP to vivavillageevents@gmail. com or call 503-746-5082) Online Women’s Coffee Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 10 am. Join members / volunteers for a PRUQLQJ RI FR൵HH DQG FRQYHUV
ation. RSVP for Zoom link Women’s Coffee In-Person February 2, 9, 16, 23, 10 am. Meet in person at Jim 3DWW\¶V &R൵HH 6: 117th, Beaverton 97005. RSVP recommended Online Tai Chi Classes February 3, 10, 17, 24, 10–11:30 am. Learn Tai &KL WHFKQLTXH ZLWK FHUWL¿HG instructor, Richard Chew. RSVP for the Zoom link Online Writers Group February 3, 10, 17, 24, 4–5:30 pm. Join other Village writers for a time of sharing and inspiration. RSVP for the
Online Working Mindfully with Stress February 7, 21, 28, 2 pm.Martha McJacobs from Life by Design guides participants through exercises and discussions focused on using meditation techniques to reduce stress. RSVP for the Zoom link Dine Around Beaverton and Beyond February 9, SP :LOG¿Q $PHULFDQ Grill 2725 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard, #130, Beaverton. Join members and volunteers for lunch and conversation. Participants must be vaccinated. RSVP required. Space limited to 12. Spanish Conversation Group February 11, 10 am. Private home in West Beaverton. Join other Viva Villagers to talk (in Spanish).
Participants should have a basic knowledge of Spanish, WKRXJK ÀXHQF\ LV QRW UHTXLUHG RSVP for the address and for more information. Online Travel Talks February 14, 7 pm. Bill Zawacki will share stories about his crosscountry adventure on a Vespa. RSVP for the Zoom link Online Living Solo February 17, 4 pm. A new group to share ideas and insights about solo living. RSVP for Zoom Link. Online Movie Interest Group February 26, 5 pm. February movies will be available in late January. Check the Viva Village calendar. Movies are available on Kanopy streaming service R൵HUHG E\ WKH :DVKLQJWRQ County Library. RSVP for the Zoom link and more info.
To learn more about Viva Village and/or see the full calendar of Viva Village events, go to vivavillage.org.
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Beaverton Farmers Market | February - March 10am - 1:30pm #BeavertonFarmersMarket
February marks the beginning of the Winter Market! can be pushed in a stroller, or carried. Leashes and exuberant pets can be a tripping hazard and dangerous to other market shoppers. Valentine’s Day will mark the second Market of the season and there are plenty of gifts to be had, and not just for a romantic love. There are many things for your valentine, family, and yourself. We wholeheartedly believe in treating yourself to some self-care, especially in these challenging times. If chocolate is what you FUDYH \RX ZLOO ¿QG ERQ ERQV and other seasonal specialties at Suzanne’s Chocolates. Buddha Chocolate has a well curated selection of cacao bars and drinking chocolate to satisfy those cravings. Landia Skincare makes gift giving easy with natural skincare items and starter kits for both men and women. Ocean Green Healing will be back with their CBD topical products, including full spectrum CBD bath bombs! Love is in the Market!
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The market is a great place to find that perfect valentine's gift! beginning with opening day on February 5th. Families can bring their children to the Information Booth throughout the season to participate in Market trivia, take home craft and activity kits, hands-on activities, and they will earn prizes for participating. We will even have a Valentine’s Card tissue craft for kids to take home at our February 12th market, just in time for the holiday. As the Omicron variant
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February 9 Robert Henry performs Real Country Music February 12 Robert Meade is a singer/songwriter, solo acoustic musician. His brand of upbeat Americana, Rhythm 'n' Blues Originals & classic of the 60’s to 90’s are bound to lift the spirit!
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What if there was a premade craft cocktail that came packaged in something we could take with us everywhere we went? We are a local distillery in focusing on producing the best homemade cocktails in the PNW.
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.
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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.
Nate’s Oatmeal Cookies Hi, I’m Nate! I got my raisin pecan recipe from my mom. She perfected it over 20 years of baking. I’m excited to offer a product that is 100% organic, vegan, and hand-made. I now have a handful of flavors featuring well-loved classics and rotating seasonals • Lonely Lane Farms • Mason Hill Cattle Wagyu Beef • Milk Money • Momo Cocoa Co. • Mundus Foods • Nate’s Oatmeal Cookies
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Not Umamis Cooking Homemade frozen gyozas, ready to be made at home! Comes with easy to understand cooking instructions. Gyoza options are Traditional Pork, Chicken & Mushroom, and Vegan. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Rose and Fern Cellars Salmon Creek Farm Santos Family Farm Scratch Meats Sinful Confections Souper Natural, LLC Suzanne’s Chocolate T Bee S Honey Taming Turtle The Mushroomery Tipping the Scales Vegan Bakery Trail Distilling Twisted Croissant Wafeltje Winters Farms
Bastion Roasting Co Bastion has always been operated around three core values: always sourcing fair trade coffee, keeping our business as eco-friendly as possible, and always remaining inclusive of everyone everywhere.
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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.
We incorporate authentic and fresh ingredients to make outstanding tamales, mole, and chili rellenos. Featuring hand made tortillas and homemade salsa, Casa de Tamales is the closest place in Portland to old Mexico.
Lonely Lane Farms Lindsay’s Sourdough specializes in delicious sourdough pancake and waffle batter. We make original, whole wheat, vegan and gluten free batter weekly, with specialty batters once a month.
We offer grass-fed and grass-finished meats raised sustainably in the Willamette River Valley. All of our meats including traditional sausages like Bratwurst, Kielbasa, Merguez, and Chorizo are gluten, dairy, nut and soy-free.
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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.
We create the healthiest and freshest roasted nut butters. To this day, Nut-Tritious Foods continues producing the most nutrient dense nut & seed butters available in the market. Each tub is hand packed with cold press ground nuts and seeds.
Each and every ingredient is thoughtfully sourced. From our Oregon grown hemp to our certified organic essential oils, to even our all natural beneficial clays and healing lava salts, you can be confident that you are soaking in nature’s best.
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Our Artisan Infused and Baked Pizza Crusts are made from all-natural quality ingredients, are combined with many delicious and varied flavor profiles, and include something for everyone in the family; no-grain and no-dairy options, too!
Peace of Soap crafts 100% natural, artisan soap of the highest quality. We believe that raw, organic ingredients and pure essential oils make great soap that is healthy for your body and the environment.
We believe all spirits aren’t created equal... find your own trail at Trail Distilling. We produce the finest in premium spirits. Our award-winning products are handcrafted, with clear Cascadian glacial water and naturally-harvested grains.
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When in Doubt... Go to the Library! Library Programs in and Around Beaverton LOVE YOUR LIBRARY Garden Home Community Library
Garden Home Book Group Discussion Tuesday, February 8 at 7 pm. Zoom meeting – Register here. In February our book group will host Eileen Garvin, author of The Music of Bees. The novel tells the story of three strangers navigating grief and devastating setbacks cross paths in a rural 2UHJRQ WRZQ ZKHUH WKH\ ¿QG unexpected friendship, healing and new chances on local honeybee farm. Ask library about placing a hold on a copy.
Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries www.gardenhomelibrary.org. 503-245-9932 | 7475 SW Oleson Rd. People are welcome to visit during our open hours (Monday through Saturday) to browse and pick up holds, no appointment required. Face masks are required indoors for ages 2+. For those who prefer, we offer a low contact option, via limited appointments. Call the library at 503-2459932 or visit our website. Events for all ages are currently held virtually Garden Home Community Library has special hours over the holidays: 12/24-25, 31 and 1/1/2022:
Winter Reading for All Ages: Our Winter Reading Program is running through March )RU HYHU\ ¿YH ERRNV \RX UHDG books (audiobooks count), you will EH HQWHUHG WR ZLQ D JLIW FHUWL¿FDWH for Annie Bloom’s Books. Multiple entries are accepted. Logs may be dropped in the book or emailed to us anytime. Pick up a reading log in the library or visit our website.
GHCL Craft Kits: Pop-Up Cards Every Saturday in February, drop by the library for a simple and fun pop-up card craft you can GR DW KRPH :H¶OO VKDUH D GL൵HUHQW card template every week. Fun for crafters of all ages and abilities. For an extra dose of creative inspiration, check out Garden Home History Project’s library display featuring historical pop-up books this month!
Family Events: Virtual Story Times– View previously-recorded Book Babies on YouTube and artful and musical all-ages storytimes any time on YouTube.
Events for Adults: Nerd Night: Trivia for Adults Tuesday, February 1 at 6:30 pm. Zoom meeting - Register here. Test your wits at our monthly Trivia Night. Playing with a team is recommended (teams limited to 5 members) but you can also play solo. See how much you know about the four themed sets of questions. Themes vary monthly. Prizes awarded to the teams with the highest and lowest number of points.
Family Storytime on Zoom Tuesdays | Feb 3, 10, 17 | 10:30am | Online via Zoom | Ages 3+ Live interactive storytime for preschoolers ages 3 and up and their grown-ups. Learn stem concepts, kindergarten readiness and prereading skills through stories, rhymes, songs and educational activities. Ages 3 and up. Register at library.cedarmill.org/event/familystorytime-at-home.
Teens & Tweens Crafternoon Friday | Feb 4 | 3 PM | Ages 12-18. Join us in-person at the Bethany Annex to make a cute little owl out of pinecones and felt. Registration required, proof of vaccination and ID must be provided on day of event. Ages 11-18 only.
Kids Positive Parenting to Create a Happy Home 1st Thursdays | Feb 3 | 7pm | Online via Zoom | Parents of Kids Ages 18mo12yrs. Transform misbehavior into connection and cooperation. Bring your parenting questions and challenges to this monthly workshop. Presented by Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Megan Barella. Register to receive an email on the day of the event with information about joining the Zoom meeting. First Thursday of the month. library.cedarmill.org/kids/ parents/parent-information-series/.
Read to the Dogs Wednesday, Thursday | 3-4pm | Online via DoveLewis Do you have a child working to improve their reading skills? We are partnering with DoveLewis’ Portland Area Canine Therapy 7HDPV SURJUDP WR R൵HU YLUWXDO interactive reading sessions every Wednesday and Thursday at 3:00 PM for readers looking to develop WKHLU FRQ¿GHQFH LQ UHDGLQJ DORXG with a furry companion on their screen. For more information and to sign up visit Library.Cedarmill.org/ Kids/School-Age.
Grab and Go Crafts 1st Fridays | Feb 4, Mar 4 | Library Hours | Both Libraries February 4: Valentine Cards. Stop by one of the libraries during open hours to pick up craft supplies for fun crafts. Supplies limited.
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Misinformation, Fake News and Political Propoganda Wednesday, February 16 | 6:30pm-8pm | adults. Join guest speaker Donna Cohen on February 16 at 6:30 to 8 PM on zoom for a workshop to enhance civic knowledge about mainstream press and “fake news,” social media posts, propaganda, language / terminology, graphs and charts, ¿QGLQJ JRRG LQIRUPDWLRQ DQG PXFK more. Registration is required. The zoom link will be emailed the day of the event.
Voices in Verse Saturday | February 26 | 10:30am-12pm | Online via Zoom. Share your own poetry or listen to others read their favorites.
Owl Book Group Friday | February 25 | 10:30am-12pm | Online via Zoom. Learn which titles the group will be discussing each month by visiting our website calendar. Writers’ Mill Sunday | February 20 | 1-3pm | Online via Zoom. Join fellow writing enthusiasts for inspiration and fun.
Second Edition Resale Sidewalk Sale Visit Second Edition Resale for fabulous items, and favorite themes. TuesdaySaturday 10am-4pm. Watch for new, color-coded tag sales! Look for colored tags to save R൵ DOUHDG\ ORZ SULFHV Learn more in the store. All proceeds from your purchases made at Second Edition Resale support Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries.
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Dreamers, Leaders & Legends: Florence Joyner (virtual) 2/14 | 4-4:45 PM | Grades K-5. Join us as we learn about and celebrate Florence Joyner! We’ll read a book, explore her history, and learn some pre- and post-running stretches.
Dreamers, Leaders & Legends: Bessie Coleman www.beavertonlibrary.org 503-644-2197 | 12375 SW 5th St. All library events are free and open to anyone. When applicable and for virtual classes, find the Zoom link or the registration link for each event in the web calendar: www.BeavertonLibrary.org/Events
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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.
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(virtual). 2/3 & 2/17 | 6-8 PM. This group is for poets, 18 and older, at any level of expertise to meet and discuss their in-progress, original poems and provide courteous, constructive, verbal or written commentary. Facilitated by Susan Swartwout and M.L. Lyons.
Capacitaciones en cuidado infantil patrocinadas por la biblioteca: La transformación de los libros de cuentos (virtual). 2/9 | 6-9 PM | Requiere registro. Explore los elementos básicos de un cuento. Explore seis alternativas de estructuras, métodos, técnicas y enfoques para contar cuentos (marionetas, franelógrafo, pintura/ JXLRQHV JUi¿FRV HVFXOWXUD ULPDV \ canciones). Consulte los ejemplos de los cuentos más populares en las diferentes estructuras y llévese a casa diseños, plantillas y patrones que le permitirán transformar los libros de cuentos a diversas estructuras. Set 2, CKC: LEC, 3 hours, Age Group: I/T & PS. Presentados por Lucia Aleman en español. ¡CAPACITACIONES GRATIS! (Pagadas por las bibliotecas patrocinadoras). Esta serie de capacitaciones se ofrece sin costo alguno a los participantes JUDFLDV D OD ¿QDQFLDFLyQ GH ODV bibliotecas patrocinadoras.
Writers Group (virtual). 2/15 | 6:30-8 PM. Join us at Writers Group! We envision this group as a space where writers can meet with a friendly, supportive community of fellow writers. For Kids Dreamers, Leaders & Legends: Ruby Bridges (virtual). 2/7 | 4-4:45 PM | Grades K-5. Join us as we learn about and celebrate Ruby Bridges! We’ll read a book, explore her history, and learn more about her activism.
Messy Art: Heart-Shaped Sun Catchers (at Main). 2/8 | 4-5 PM | Ages 2-8. Make art while making a mess! This month, we’ll
(virtual) 2/28 | 4-4:45 PM | Grades K-5. Join us as we learn about and celebrate Bessie Coleman! We’ll read a book, explore her history, and create our own airplanes and helicopters.
For Teens Teen Photo Contest: Book Art (virtual). 2/1 - 2/28 | Grades 6-12. Create some book art, take a photo, and send it in with a brief explanation for a chance to win a $10 gift card to Bubble Bubble Tea! It can be a book arrangement, a creative shelf setup, a repurposed book - the sky’s the limit! Submit photos to iduncanson@ BeavertonOregon.gov no later than 2/28.
Claymation Workshop (at Main). 2/22 | 2-3:30 PM | Grades 6-12 | Registration required Sculpt with clay and create a short claymation video! Videos will be shared on the library’s YouTube channel.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament (at Main). 2/26 | 2:30-4:30 PM | Grades 6-12 | Registration required Test your skills in a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament for the Nintendo Switch. There will be a $20 GameStop gift card for the ¿UVW SODFH ZLQQHU DQG IRU WKH runner-up.
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www.alohalibrary.org. 17455 SW Farmington Rd, Suite 26A 503-259-0185 | Become an ACLA member! All library events are free and open to anyone. No library card required. The library building is open for limited hours and services. We will continue to update our services, safety guidelines, and hours of operation as we move forward, so please visit alohalibrary.org, email us at info@alohalibrary.org, or give us a call at 503-259-0185 for the latest information.
Storytime Anytime: all month. Join us online for Storytime Anytime! A new video with books, songs, and rhymes presented by
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Aloha Library Book Club: Wed 2/2 @ 6:30-7:30pm. Our next book club selection is The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates!* He LV D EULOOLDQW QRQ¿FWLRQ ZULWHU ZKR used those same keen research habits to inform this novel, set in pre-Civil War Virginia. Like in Toni Morrison’s Beloved and Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad, magical realism is LQFRUSRUDWHG WR VSHOOELQGLQJ H൵HFW It’s a coming-of-age story that’s deeply meaningful, and also a real page-turner. (Our next book, which we will chat about on 3/2, is Nomadland by Jessica Bruder.) Join online at bit.ly/ACLbkclub, or by phone at 253-215-8782. Meeting ID: 924 6989 8432 | Passcode: 037016
Teen Photography Contest Winners WINNER Anvitha Mahankali - Jesuit High School | Junior - “As my family was driving back home after a winter break trip, we were welcomed with the beautiful sight of a white Christmas. The ground was layered in soft, pure snow and the trees wearing coats of white snow. The scenery looked like it was right out of a movie. We approached a tunnel that was surrounded by towering trees, and I knew it was a perfect capture. The blackand-white look of the snow and background are set off by the pop of yellow color from the sign above the tunnel, drawing attention to the tunnel.” WINNER Aadya Vaishnav Westview High School | Sophomore - “A little snow can go a long way during winters in Oregon, and this photo displays just that.
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Art speaks... where words are unable to explain #VILLAGEGALLERYOFARTS
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The Village Gallery of Arts
Beaverton History Day is February 10th
a non-profit educational art gallery
The makings of a city OUR TOWN
OUT & ABOUT 1060 NW Saltzman, Portland, OR, 97229. Open Thursday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm; Sunday 12 3pm. Check website when making your plans -- hours will continue to expand as our workers return after Covid restrictions! Online Registration for all classes.
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Online Registration for all classes: Please see website for details and more class information: www. villagegalleryarts.org Children’s classes are offered on a monthly basis -- Please check our website regularly!
Art Dollars for Scholars -- New Show Open to Artists of All Ages! The net proceeds from entry fees will be used toward scholarships for graduating high school seniors who are planning to continue their art education in college. Entry forms and substrates may be picked up at the gallery beginning February 3rd. Entry Fee 18 and under: Free; Adult: $15. Pick up a prospectus at the gallery or download one from the link on our website: villagegalleryarts.org Children’s Art Classes VGA Instructional Team In-Person Class. Four-session Class; ages 7 - 11. Thursdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24; Time: 3:45 5:15pm (now 90 minutes); Class size: 8 max; Masks Required.
Join an exciting class learning a variety of art forms! A crew of rotating instructors from our gallery will provide students a chance to explore a variety of
Children's art classes
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Beyond Basics Class media and approaches while building their artistic concepts and skills. 2D and 3D projects will be included each month. February Projects Include: 6QRZÀDNHV +HDUWV 3LFDVVR Dogs; Handmade Books; Paper Boxes. All supplies are included. Children’s classes DUH R൵HUHG RQ D PRQWKO\ EDVLV Please check our website regularly! Beyond Basics with Gretha Lindwood - 2-day Workshop - Further Exploration of the Landscape Using Soft Pastels
Saturday & Sunday, February 26 & 27; 9am - 1pm; Class size: 3 min / 4 max; Vaccinations and Face Masks Required Express your impressions of the natural world using soft pastels. You will apply the principals of color, value and design in this fun, informative class as you continue to develop your personal style and gain a deeper understanding of the medium. You will work from your own photos while interpreting with your own “artistic voice.” Demonstrations and individual instruction will be given as I share tips, techniques and ideas. NOTE: this class is for soft pastels only, not oil pastels. Supply List: sent when you register.
Village Gallery is a non-profit educational art gallery located at 1060 NW Saltzman, Portland, next to the Cedar Mill Library.
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he road to Beaverton’s incorporation began in the valleys of the Ohio, Mississippi, and Missouri Rivers with the great westward migration of the 1840s. Settlers came overland via wagon train or around Cape Horn by ship to the fertile Willamette Valley, where they established farms amid dense forests and open SUDLULHV 7KH ¿UVW ODQG FODLPV in what is now Beaverton date to 1845-1850, about the same time Tuality County was renamed Washington County. 7KH ¿UVW \HDUV ZHUH IRFXVHG RQ building homesteads and just surviving. By the late 1860s, two rival entrepreneurs competed to build a west side railroad, creating openings for trade and transportation and ending Tualatin Valley’s isolation. Beaverton pioneer Joshua Welch and other prominent businessmen and speculators, foreseeing Beaverton as an important shipping point and terminal, laid out city blocks and lots. On December 26, 1868, Welch and his wife Adline traveled in a horse and buggy to the county courthouse LQ +LOOVERUR DQG ¿OHG WKH WRZQ plat of the proposed city of %HDYHUWRQ 7ZHQW\ ¿YH \HDUV would pass before the hamlet became a municipality. Railroad owner Ben Holladay agreed to a Beaverton station if residents built one commercial structure. In 1871, the promised building, a combination general store and SRVW R൶FH ZDV FRQVWUXFWHG RQ Farmington Road and Angel Street. The strong, self-reliant homesteaders were in no hurry WR IRUP DQ R൶FLDO FLW\ 6RPH distrusted another layer of governance; others feared higher
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taxes and loss of land because of development. They remembered an ill-fated attempt to annex a portion of eastern Washington County into Multnomah County. By the late 1880-early V WKHUH ZDV D SRVW R൶FH school, blacksmith, train depot, Grange Hall, and weekly newspaper. The Plummer commercial fruit and vegetable dryer was running full time. It was 24’ in diameter with a steam whistle that gave the “quiet village” a “business air”. Invented and patented in Portland by William Plummer, it quickly DQG SUR¿WDEO\ SURFHVVHG IDUPers’ crops by utilizing moveable trays and hot air. The prosperous little town had several churches, fraterQDO RUJDQL]DWLRQV D ¿QH EUDVV band, steam sawmill, doctor, mercantiles, drainage district, and merchants selling hoop poles destined for San Francisco (Hoop poles were straight, long pieces of wood cut from oak or hazel saplings used in ÀRRULQJ RU DV UROOHUV RU EDUUHO staves). Most farmers saw no advantage to city control. Shopkeepers, however, believed incorporation would better serve residents by improving streets and sidewalks and creating an orderly, regulated,
and progressive place. After a few years of arguing, business owners and farmers agreed WR SXW DVLGH GL൵HUHQFHV DQG incorporate. It’s unclear who LQLWLDWHG WKH H൵RUW DQG ZKHQ It is known however that Silas Durham was serving his second term representing District 58 (Washington County) in the 1893 Regular Session of the 17th Legislative Assembly of state government when he presented the recitations for Beaverton’s incorporation. On January 10, the TualaWLQ UHVLGHQW R൵HUHG WKH ¿UVW reading of House Bill 18 and the second on January 25. The Senate acted on the bill on the 30th, and eleven days later, on February 10, 1893, a new city was born with a population of 250. The name on the bill R൶FLDOO\ HVWDEOLVKHG WKH &LW\ of Beaverton, Oregon, USA. In 2009, Mayor Denny Doyle presented a plaque to the Beaverton Historical Society ZKLFK R൶FLDOO\ SURFODLPHG February 10th as Beaverton History Day.
By Ann Koppy, BHSoc Historian. Visit www.historicbeaverton.org
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Give correspondence chess a try
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ince the Covid-19 pandemic shut down tournaments, school clubs and other places to play chess, students have turned to online apps to compete with other players from all over the world. They may not realize that another kind of long-distance chess, correspondence chess, has been played as far back as the 13th century. In those long ago-games, between noblemen at kings’ courts, the moves were delivered by traveling troubadours. In 1824 the London Chess Club challenged the Edinburgh Chess Club to a match. ,W EHFDPH WKH ¿UVW WHDP PDWFK played by mail correspondence. The match lasted from 1824 to 1828 as this was before rail transport and the invention of the telegraph. The Edinburgh Chess Club played their favorite chess line, the Scotch Opening (1.e4, e5 2.Nf3, Nc6 3.d4), and won the match. The Westminster Chess Club in London challenged the Paris Chess Club in 1834 and France met the English club’s 1.e4 with the then novel 1...e6, the French Defense. England started a second match with Paris in 1843 and played what became known as the English Opening, using it to open six of their games. It didn’t help as Paris won the match. As more chess clubs started to challenge other clubs, they came up with their own openings, the very same openings we use today, and spread them throughout the world. The Netherlands gave us the Dutch defense, Denmark the Danish Gambit. Scandinavia, also gave us the Scandinavian Defense.
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From Sicily, we got the Sicilian Defense which is very popular with players. Not to be left out Spain gave us the Catalan Opening. Correspondence chess matches can take years to play one game. Most players play multiple games. I know one chess player who had 20 games going at once. Once a player receives a card in the mail, he has up to 3 days to send his move. With the coming of the computer, correspondence chess has changed. Players send moves but still have 2 or 3 days to send a move back. Correspondence chess is less demanding than over the board and players don’t have the fatigue that may happen at a tournament. It’s a great way to meet and share ideas with players in other countries. I enjoyed correspondence chess so I could collect chess stamps. I have stamps from Malta, Romania, Chad, Somalia, Kenya, Israel and most of the European countries. They are beautiful stamps. This is a great time to give correspondence chess a try. With tournaments and clubs shut down it’s a great way to sharpen your skills and maybe learn some new openings with players from all over the world. And you might collect some DZHVRPH VWDPSV MXVW E\ ¿OOLQJ out a card and dropping it in the mail.
Special thanks to The Encyclopedia of Chess by Anne Sunnucks, An Illustrated Dictionary of Chess by Edward R. Brace, and Sonja Laird Correspondence chess game 2020-2021 • White: Coach larry • Black: JW (Opening: Blackmare-Diemer Gambit) 1.e4, c6 2.d4, d5 3.Nc3, dxe4 4.f3, exf3 5.Nxf3, Bg4 6.Bc4, e6 7.00, Ne7 8.Qd3, Bf5 9.Qe3, Nd710. Ng5, Nd5 11.Nxd5, cxd5 12.Bxd5, Nf6 13.Bxb7, Nd5 14.Bc6+, Ke7 15.Qa3+, Qd6 16.Qxd6+, Kxd6 17.Nxa8 and Black resigns. s with Coach Larry e on Skype yahoo.com
ou’re at home, and you notice that the camera you’ve been eyeing is being VROG RQOLQH IRU D VLJQL¿FDQW amount less than everyone HOVH <RX SULQW R൵ WKH DG WR bring to your local camera store, hoping to get the lower SULFH DQG \RX TXLFNO\ ¿QG out that they cannot sell you the camera at the price that is listed. If the store doesn’t give you the price you found, you may as ZHOO JR EX\ LW R൵ RI WKDW RQOLQH retailer. Saving $100 on your lens could just help you get that QLFH ¿OWHU \RX¶YH ZDQWHG WR WU\ or let you upgrade to a new camera bag. What you don’t know is that you could be buying a gray market camera. What is the gray market? ‘Gray market’ products are purchased for lower prices overseas and sold in the U.S for a little less than the competition. Not only is the online retailer JHWWLQJ PRUH SUR¿W IURP VHOOLQJ gear like this, you are actually losing in the long term as you won’t have a valid U.S manufacturer’s warranty.
Why does the warranty matter? Repair facilities will reject repair requests on that product, DQG LI \RX ¿QG RXW WKDW WKH SURGuct was damaged prior to you receiving it (maybe even while in the factory) -- you won’t be able to get any help from the manufacturer. In order to protect their customers from gray market products, manufacturers recommend only purchasing products from authorized retailers (like The Shutterbug). We are bound by an agreement to only sell products at a certain price, set by the manufacturer. All “price drops”, “blow-out sales” and “Holiday Deals!”, are all scheduled by the manufacturers. If an item is sold outside of that price, the retailer can lose their authorized dealer status. Manufacturers manage prices for a variety of industries that may surprise you, including TVs, cameras, and even non-generic branded medicine (like Tylenol). The more you know, the more we are doing our job at The Shutterbug!
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.
Why learn chess? Simple: It’s a great mental workout that helps children perform well in the classroom. Chess is a logical game where kids have to plan ahead and adjust to new situations. But most of all, it’s fun! Larry Ball (Coach Larry) teaches students of all ages at the Steinitz Chess Academy in Beaverton. For more information, email Larry at larryball48@yahoo.com.
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