The Beaverton Resource Guide
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Volume 12 | Issue 6 | June 2022
ConnectingCommunity Î kÏkÀÌâkÌYA Ìc ÌÄ Ì ØY Ìw Building a Better Beaverton
Beaverton’s Best Print Shop Celebrates 20 years on the job!
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Business Cards Brochures/Flyers/Postcards Signs/Banners/Displays Labels/Decals/Stickers Direct Mail Graphic Design And more! (see page 14)
Find these stories & more inside! LOCAL BUSINESS
FRESH AIR HEALTH LEARNING CORNER OUR TOWN
• Erika found a home at Society Pie (page 6) • Has your dog ever run away? Mine has! (page 11) • How to get kids to eat their veggies (page 13) • June is LGBTQ Pride Month (page 19) • Celebrate Safely This Fourth of July (page 21)
SENIOR LIVING
• The downsizing process - FREE seminar (page 24)
OUT & ABOUT
• Summer fun starts at the library! (pages 28)
www.BeavertonResourceGuide.com
Many Thanks to our Community Partners!
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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 LEARNING CORNER OUR TOWN
We are coming together
Find business related stories and local directory on pages: 3-9 Find stories on parks, pets & sustainability on pages: 8-11 Find health & wellness tips on pages: 12-13 Find general essays, editorials & advice on pages: 14-19, 32 Find city & public safety news on pages: 2, 20-21
SENIOR LIVING
Find information about senior living on pages: 22-26
OUT & ABOUT
Find events, programs and performances on pages: 25-31
FUN & GAMES
Find puzzles, contests & photography on pages: 2, 16, 18-19, 32
OUR TOWN BEAVERTON, OREGON, USA
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
First Settled: 1847 (by Augustus Fanno) Year Incorporated: 1893
Mayor: Lacey Beaty | City Manager: Jenny Haruyama City Council: Allison Tivnon, Laura Mitchell, Marc San
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
CONTACT
#MESSAGEFROMTHEMAYOR
Beaverton, you’re awesome! It’s been a long road OUR TOWN
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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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e are starting to gather again as a community, and I could not be more excited! It’s been a long road together to get to this point. I’m grateful for each person who got vaccinated if they were able, wore a mask when necessary, and kept physical distance to increase safety for all. We are still wading into a new future together, and we have these tools at our disposal to use as needed. I’m grateful for each healthcare worker, delivery driver, teacher, store clerk, food preparer, and EVERYONE who directly or indirectly
helped keep people housed, fed, transported, and cared for. Basically, I’m thankful to every single person in Beaverton and beyond. Thank you, Beaverton, for being awesome!
Lacey Beaty was elected Mayor of Beaverton in 2020. Prior to serving as Mayor, she served for six years on the Beaverton City Council.
Answers to Last month’s Word Puzzle • • • • •
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BEES ANIMALS SHEEP COW HORSE
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BIRDS GOOSE FOAL DOG GOAT
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BUFFALO DUCK HEN FISH ROOSTER
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!
Local Directory | Shop at these Beaverton businesses Arts & Culture
European Classical Music
KPTV Fox Channel 12
Jazz Combo Classes
Appreciation. Sit back and enjoy! annaclassica.com
www.kptv.com
www.ensemblejazzexperience.com Call Tina at 917-202-9816 today!
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 www.kuik.com
through historic photos, artifacts, exhibits and more! www.historicbeaverton.org 503-430-0106
Community Resources Lana L. Nelson Oil Painting See my work LanaLNelson.com & www.villagegalleryarts.org/ lana-lnelson/ (in Facebook too!) Call me at 503 830-7894
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 www.beavertonoregon.gov 503-526-2222
Increasing Access to the Arts...
Community Gardens (City)
through our Scholarship Program and the Campaign to build the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts beavertonartsfoundation.org
503-526-6433
Visitors Center for Beaverton and Washington County oregonswashingtoncounty.org 503-644-5555
*Free Placement Testing*
Cascade Montessori Preschool
Community Gardens (THPRD) 503-526-6433
See student success stories in Kid’s corner on back cover! www.kumon.com/south-beaverton 503-639-7219
is expanding on the corner of 170th and TV Hwy! Serving kids ages 6 mo - 6 yrs! Visit us at cascademontessori.com
The Book Corner www.bookcornerbeaverton.org 503-643-5188
Acting & Speech Coaching All levels and all ages welcome! Call Terry at 503-707-4554
Learn to prosper with life!
Open to Learning and Growing
Let your self esteem blossom. Aweigh Impasse holding classes at 12750 SW 2nd Street, Ste 102 Call (916) 396-9633
Pre-K - grade 12 day school Now accepting applications oes.edu/admissions (503) 768-3162
Beaverton School District
Wash. County Republicans
www.beaverton.k12.or.us 503-591-8000
Working for Oregon! www.washco.gop, 503-927-7374
Beaverton City Library
Wash. County Sheriff’s Office
www.beavertonlibrary.org (503) 644-2197
www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff 503-846-2700
Washington Square Mall shopwashingtonsquare.com 503-639-8860
Preschool- Grade 5
Support Your Library
Education centered in the heart. livingwisdomportland.org 4855 SW Watson Ave. Beaverton 503-671-9112
by donating to the Beaverton Library Foundation online @ beavertonlibraryfoundation.org
Education & Learning
97229 Bethany / Cedar Mill
26 26
97006 97003
Canyon Rd TV Hwy
Values in Action! 503-626-7018 www.washcodems.org 866-368-7878
www.BeavertonResourceGuide.com
Color in the fun images as your kids learn about the city. The perfect gift or souvenir! BRG@CedarHouseMedia.com
Democratic Party
Energy Trust of Oregon
www.broadwayrose.org 503-620-5262
TVF&R www.tvfr.com 503-259-1225
Beaverton Police Dept.
www.beaverton.k12.or.us 503-591-8000
Broadway Rose Theatre
503-747-7238
Wash. County Visitors Center
Beaverton School District
www.hart-theatre.org 503-693-7815
Village at Scholls Ferry
503-526-2460 www.beavertonoregon.gov 503-629-0111
beavertonedfoundation.org 503-643-7453
Beaverton Coloring Books
503-231-5662
Aloha Community Library www.alohalibrary.org 503-259-0185
Beaverton Education Foundation
Solar Oregon
www.thprd.org 503-645-6433
Beaverton Composting
HART Theatre
The Round 503-381-1670
THPRD
www.beavertonlibrary.org (503) 644-2197
BeavertonCivicTheatre.org 503-754-9866
Ombudsman Program www.oregon.gov/LTCO 1-800-522-2602
(See useful ph# list on page 2)
Beaverton City Library
Beaverton Civic Theatre
Oregon Long Term Care
97078 Agia Sophia Academy Orthodox Elementary & Montessori Primary Programs 14485 SW Walker Road 503-641-4600 | www.asapdx.org
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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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Shopping is cheaper
Senior Living Communities & Services
than a psychiatrist Senior Living Community
Health
www.creekside-village.com 503-643-9735
Beauty & Wellness Get Back to Feeling Good! Visit us at renuchiro.com 503-406-2020
Men, Women & Kids! Up-do, Bridal, Special Occasion, Lash Extentions, Face Waxing, Colour, highlights, smoothing 503-430-0008
Comprehensive dental care for your entire family. Visit us at: murrayschollsfamilydental.com 503-590-7574
Guaranteed Pest Control
Family Practice
Protecting your health and property since 1949! www.guaranteedpestcontrol.net 503-646-2119
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
Retirement Residence Take a look at what retirement living should be! www.beavertonlodge.com 503-646-0635
Compassionate In Home Care
Medical Alarm, Inc. 3HUVRQDO 6DIHW\ +HDOWK 6ROXWLRQV
Building Family for Life Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care www.morningstarseniorliving.com 503-713-5143
Local LifeLine Provider ColumbiaMedAlarm.com Personal health & safety solutions including GPS & medication dispensing. 503-644-4736
Beaverton Hills Compassionate In Home Care Trained professionals meeting senior care needs in the safety and comfort of home! 503.352-5634 www.homematterscaregiving.com
Independent & Assisted Living Memory Care & Skilled Nursing https://www.prestigecare.com/ (503) 520-1350
Enhance your life & performance Improves memory, focus & sleep Visit peaktrainingcenters.com (503) 420-7580
Offering Independent & Assisted Living Services At Canfield Place, we are family. 503-626-5100
Personal Care, Household Tasks and Transportation HomecarePartner.org 503-433-8079
Building Family for Life Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care www.morningstarseniorliving.com 503-713-5143
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
Dental care you can smile about!
Birth & Postpartum Doulas
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
Holistic Health Clinic www.hhclinic.com 503-646-8575
www.bridgetonchiro.com Call Today 971-255-1708
Housing &
Your Healing Sanctuary
Donna Meeuwsen | REALTOR® Topography Real Estate Group 503-583-3200 donna@topography.homes www.topography.homes
Raleigh Hills Assisted Living www.rhliving.com 503-297-3200
Canfield Place Offering Independent Living And Assisted Living Services At Canfield Place, we are family. 503-626-5100
Home Maintenance
www.jaderiverpdx.com 503-297-3825
Leave the Stress Behind!
Senior Living In Beaverton
Morningstar of Beaverton
www.MeridianMedicalMassage.com
puremassagepainrelief.com 971-407-0402
Your Partner in Homecare
parkavenuelifestyle.com 503-487-5383
Been in an accident?
Trained professionals meeting senior care needs in the safety and comfort of home! 503.352-5634
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**Brain Training**
Cornell Landing of Cedar Mill
Serving Beaverton & Tigard Your Shower Door & Mirror *EXPERTS* Free estimates on all projects. Come talk to us! www.canyon.glass 503-644-3153
Grab your “Honey Do” list and gimme a call. No job too small! handymanmarcpaul.com 818-823-3070
New Continuous Gutters!
“Age is a matter of mind... And if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter!”
Gutter & roof cleaning, gutter repair, pressure washing, moss removal. allguttersandmore.com 503-268-9121
For a complete listing of local senior communties Turn to page 23
~ Mark Twain
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Welcome Home
True Potential Chiropractic * Get Adjusted! * ** Get Stretched! ** *** Get Massaged! *** by the “Best of Beaverton.” Scan to request an appointment.
Painting & General Contracting *Finishing Fine Interiors* **Weather Tight Exteriors** www.ffpaint.com (CCB#205045) 503-451-3239
to King City Senior Village. www.kingcityseniorvillage.com
Enjoy Life with Friends www.thespringsliving.com 503-629-5500
Connecting businesses with their customers and residents with their community!
Happiness is not in money,
but in shopping
Beaverton Hills
Washington County Dog License
Valley Community Pres Church
Independent Living, Assisted Living, , Memory Care & Skilled Nursing, (503) 520-1350 www.prestigecare.com/
**Cats and other pets exempt** www.co.washington.or.us/HHS/ AnimalServices
www.valleycommunity.org (503) 292-3537
Beaverton Lodge
Warm Church with an Open Heart www.beavertonumc.org or call 503-646-7107
Take a look at what retirement living should be! www.beavertonlodge.com 503-646-0635
Restaurants Food & Drink
**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)
Enjoy Authentic Mexican Food!
Adopt a Lovable Put www.pacificpugrescue.org 503.704.3587
Pets Animals & Pet Care Dove Lewis 24hr Pet Hospital #1 choice for animal emergencies www.dovelewis.org
Daycare & Pet Hotel Suites Visit barklandia-pdx.com or call us at 503.430.5821
Open Sun - Thurs: 11am - 10pm Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm www.lahaciendarealoregon.com 503-601-7000
Murray Hills Christian Church Disciples of Christ: Continuing the work that Jesus began. Located up the hill on SW Wier Rd. www.murrayhills.org | 503-524-5230
Bilal Mosque Association Great Cats for Great Homes www.catscradlerescue.com 503-320-6079
Religious Churches & Spiritual
(503) 591-7233 www.bilalmasjid.com
Welcome To Our Pizza Family! **Voted #1 Pizzaria in Beaverton** Delivery, Take Out or Hang Out https://societypie.com 503-747-4831
New Hope Missionary Baptist
Abhiruchi Indian Cuisine
www.newhopealoha.org 503-591-8993
Come enjoy a taste of India Lunch, Dinner, Take Out www.abhiruchirestaurant.com 503-671-0432
Good Samaritan Ministries GoodSamaritanMinistries.org or call 503-644-2339.
Italian inspired with a menu that changes weekly featuring fresh seasonal ingredients from the Northwest. 503-641-3223 decarlirestaurant.com
www.mylighthousechurch.org
Come On...Let’s Play!!
12555 SW 22nd St, Beaverton Our Sunday service times are 10:30am (in English) & 2pm (en español)
Join us Sundays at 10am A positive plan for spiritual living. Everyone welcome, families & youth www.unityofbeaverton.org 503-646-3364
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
Daycare & Overnights 4070 SW Cedar Hills Blvd www.busterandlilly.net 503.596.2146
Valley Community Presbyterian
Hart Road Animal Hospital
Bethel Congregational UCC
(503) 641-7474 www.broadwaysaloon.com
Sunday mornings at 10am. www.bethelbeaverton.org
Authentic Caribbean Cuisine
hartroadanimalhospital.com 503-591-5282
End Petlessness Oregon Humane Society www.oregonhumane.org 503-285-7722
Healthy Affordable Pet Supplies Nature’s Pet 503-579-2403
Pet Lost & Found All found pets are registered with the county. For more info: www.petharbor.com
Contact us at valleycommunity.org or call 503.292.3537.
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
Broadway Saloon
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
The place for all your bird needs. Exotic birds, healthy foods, toys, boarding & advice. Great prices! 503-644-9515 www.bizeebird.com www.BeavertonResourceGuide.com
Sunday Service 9:15am Come connect, grow & serve with us! parksidefellowship.org (503) 646-4455
St. Barnabas Espicopal Church Sunday Services: 8 & 10am 2201 SW Vermont, Portland saintbarnabaspdx.org 503-246-1949
Azteca www.aztecamex.com 503-643-8269
Mexican Cuisine Are you Hungry?
Portland Balaji Temple www.ebalajitemple.com (503) 621-7716
Boriken Restaurant Flavors of Puerto Rico! borikenrestaurant.com 503-596-3571
Breakfast-Lunch-Diner 30 varieties of pancakes & waffles! *Beaverton’s Favorite Restaurant* www.tomspancakehouse.com 503-646-2688
Welcome to Grill68, where all the dishes are prepared with care & with style! Try our flank steak with baked potatoes. 503-352-4472
Daily happy hour from 11-5pm. 16305 SW Barrows Rd, Beaverton www.casalolapdx.com 503-567-8131
Killer Burger Burgers, Beer, Bottomless Fries! killerburger.com, 503-268-1757
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Teriyaki
Try our Super Teriyaki Bowl! Also Spicy Stir Fry, Yakisoba, Orange Chicken, Asian Chicken Salad, Bibimbap and more! 503-626-0552
Black Bear Diner Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Take out & Delivery Available Visit blackbeardiner.com 503-646-4507
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If shopping doesn’t make you happy,
you’re in the wrong shop! Where the Pool is the Classrom!
Services & Entertainment Raise Your Business Visibility 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
Insurance Partners NW
Signs, Banners, Decals, A-Frames & Vehicle Graphics www.fastsigns.com/46 503-526-0216
Home, Auto, Business, & Health Friendly local independent agents! www.InsurancePartnersNW.com 503-372-5621
Home Matters Caregiving Village on Scholls Ferry Restaurant & Office Space Avail. www.guansusa.com 503-747-7238
503.352-5634 www.homematterscaregiving.com
Sun Connections Travel & Cruises, LLC **Layaway Plans Available**. www.sunconnections.com 503-655-4850
Beaverton Farmers Market The Summer Market every Saturday, May, 830a -1:30p beavertonfarmersmarket.com
Family Entertainment Center
We Buy Gold & Silver! Engagement, Jewelry, Antique, Timepieces, Gifts, Service/Repair. www.smithandbevill.com 503 644-1333
25 cent Color Copies!
Beaverton Coloring Books
Beaverton ReStore Shop, donate, or volunteer to support local Habitat homebuilding programs. pdxrestore.org
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.
High Quality | Low Cost Any project large or small. www.cedarhousemedia.com 503-641-3320
Disability Employment Specialists Consultation & Training in Diversity, Inclusion & Conflict Resolution (www.dirksecc.com) 503-265-9256
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Hot Tubs, Stoves, Fireplaces Pools, Free Water Analysis Service & Installation www.HavenSpaPoolHearth.com 503-649-2201
Book Corner www.bookcornerbeaverton.org 503-643-5188
newborn, toddler or young swimmers. 503-620-5370 www.childrenofthesea.com
ColumbiaMedAlarm.com Personal health & safety solutions including GPS & medication dispensing. 503-644-4736
Cartridge Network 6800 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Portland, OR 97225 www.cartridge-network.com 503-246-0665
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Local Advertising
If you like what you see in these pages and have a local business, consider advertising with us! BRG@cedarhousemedia.com
Karen Bolin, Financial Advisor Keep a level head in an up-and-down market.
cameras, photo classes, prints, restorations, film, accessories & more! www.theshutterbug.com 503-639-5088
From corporate networks to home helpdesk and affordable web design, let me know how i can be of service... 971-217-0988
Camps • Classes • Birthdays We set children up for success and train champions for life! omega-gymnastics.com 503-466-4872
Spanning 50 sq. Miles
Ferguson Auto Brokers “The Car Guy”
503-356-1190
Brisbin Computer Consulting
Oregon Metropolitan Elite Gymnastics Academy
and providing high-quality park and recreation facilities, programs, services, and natural areas. ww.thprd.org
www.edwardjones.com/karen-bolin
All Major Camera Brands
SuperPlayOR.com 503-292-3523
Cecilia K. Nguyen, Esq. Immigration & Citizenship, Business Law, Adoption & Legal Guardianship, 503-644-2146 www.beavertonlaw.com
Do you need Auto Help? That’s what I do! I Buy, Sell, & Consign Automobiles. 35+ years experience in the auto industry. Call me: 503-930-1493
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her coworkers in the process. The team works together to get things done, and never hesitates to help when Erika has a question or concern. Josh is pleased with Erika’s performance and her ability to learn quickly. She started Kearney for an informational helping with dishes, cutting interview which turned into a and weighing dough, and MRE RIIHU 6KH VWDUWHG KHU QHZ now she is contributing nicely MRE DV VRRQ DV WKH\ RSHQHG LQ to the “make line”. Erika is early April. proving to be a great member of the team! (ULND GHVFULEHV KHU MRE DV D JUHDW ¿W IRU KHU EHFDXVH As far as what to order, Erieveryone has been patient and ka recommends “Fetta’s Betta”, helpful. She says that learning and Society Pie is recommendto make pizza is a lot of fun ed for its amazing teamwork DQG VKH HQMR\V JHWWLQJ WR NQRZ AND delicious pizza!
By Kristi Metschan. For more info about our mission & programs, call Glenn Bishop: (503)-265-9256 or email gbishop@ dirksecc.com.
Connecting businesses with their customers and residents with their community!
Shop Local • Give Local • Stay Local #DOWNTOWNBEAVERTON
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H[FLWHG WR KHOS IXQG SURMHFW WKH Rossi Building improvements through this grant. Historic preservation matters. Affordable business and residential spaces matter. We will be exposing the transom windows in front of Beaverton Sub Station’s east doorway, making every window HQHUJ\ HI¿FLHQW UHVWRULQJ WKH deteriorating brick façade, stabilizing the structure with some earthquake resiliency improvements, and redoing the electrical system for the building.
$QG LW¶V QRW MXVW WKHVH WZR grants that are so exciting. Since 2018, the Beaverton Downtown Association has directly invested approximately $600,000 in grants into our downtown community. We have planned 14 events (only 3 of those being in 2020 and 2021) that have drawn visitors into local businesses and that are estimated to have resulted in $72,000 being invested into our local economy. That’s not even counting the economic investment from three Beaverton Restaurant Weeks. And we want to do MORE! Your donation can help us fund more events, public art, building restorations, trees and greenscapes, and sustainable transportation infrastructure. You can become a monthly RAISE UP Downtown Beaverton donor on our website at www.downtownbeaverton.org/ support or by scanning the QR code here.
We appreciate all of you!
Steve Jobs’ father was a craftsman. He taught Jobs to put care in his work. When building a fence, he told young Jobs to care about crafting the back of the fence as much as the front. Jobs wondered why. After all, hardly anyone would ever see the back of the fence. Jobs’ dad told him: “But YOU will know!” So, what happened? Jobs designed and created Apple products with massive care and craftsmanship. SO much so, that it created feelings of passion, awe, and loyalty among customers. Jobs and Apple cared about their work and products...and that was repaid with incredible amounts of care and loyalty from their customer base. Hire people who care. Hire people who care about your customers. Hire people who care that your customers’ experience with you (no matter how basic) should be the best part of their day!
Remember, you will be the #1 extoller of these habits, actions, and virtues. The #1 reminder. The #1 example setter. The #1 cheer leader. Believe it. Practice it. Train, train and retrain on it!
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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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We care...MORE! As an employer, I know how challenging the hiring, and maintaining process is when it comes to top notch employees. It’s harder than ever. But not only do we hire people who care about kids, and care about our mission... but we train on it...constantly. Simply: We care more about everything. Because of this, our interest in the kids’ experience with us, plus our energy and engagement must be top notch.
CARE! People come first! • MAKE IT EASY FOR PEOPLE TO DO AND KEEP DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU! • LOOK UP…AND SURPRISE SOMEONE!
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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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We showcase businesses that might not have a brick-andmortar store, and we bring awareness to businesses and services that the public may not know are available. Ways that you can benefit from the chamber:
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Orangutan baby ‘Jolene’ makes zoo debut It’s a girl! OREGON ZOO
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New Orangutan baby is named Jolene was a girl, our keeper team knew right away what they wanted to call her. They’ve been playing the song on repeat ever since!”
With summer on the way, the auburn-haired youngster and her mom are spending more time in their outdoor habitat. Gilmore says visitors to the zoo should
be able to catch a glimpse of the pair on most days, though the choice is always up to Kitra. “Kitra can decide whether she and Jolene are up for a trip outside or if they’d rather have privacy,” Gilmore said. “As Jolene gets older and more curious, we expect them to be outside more and more.” Jolene was born on April 13 WR ¿UVW WLPH PRP .LWUD &DUH staff worked with Kitra throughout her pregnancy to help her prepare for motherhood, but according to Gilmore, the 20-yearold Bornean orangutan hasn’t needed much help. “We’ve never been so happy to put in hours of work on
something that didn’t happen,” said Gilmore. “We were prepared to step in if Kitra needed us, but she’s done everything perfectly on her own so far.” Orangutans are critically endangered, largely because of habitat loss driven by logging and the conversion of forests into oil palm plantations. Around 90% of the world’s palm oil is produced on the only two islands where orangutans live.
He had bilateral MPL surgery in January and began the long process of recovery and healing. The blood panel taken prior to his dental cleaning and removal of decaying teeth indicated a concern regarding his kidneys. Sadly, further testing revealed chronic kidney failure which will dramatically reduce this sweet baby boy’s little life. At this time, Diego is not experiencing negative symptoms and is soaking up life as part of a family of dogs, cats, and peoSOH ZKR ORYH KLP +H LV ¿OOHG ZLWK MR\ DQG H[FLWHPHQW ZKHQ his harness comes out for his
daily walk through the neighborhood where he is becoming well known. He is playful and ORYHV KLV VWXI¿HV HVSHFLDOO\ WKH sheep that is bigger than him!), is silly and curious, and is a champion snuggler who loves to burrow in a pile of soft, fuzzy blankets.
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medical treatment for each dog in the Furever Foster program. Our only funding for this program comes from donations and sponsorships. We rely heavily on our supporters to
help us continue to help these sweet seniors live a full, happy comfortable life. Adorable Diego traveled to Oregon from Mexico in November 2021 through an organization that rescues street dogs. He suffered from hip and patella deformities that greatly impacted his comfort and ability to live an active life of fun and frolic expected at such a \RXQJ DJH 3DFL¿F 3XJ 5HVFXH took him into care so he could receive the necessary medical care to correct his issues to ensure a happy, healthy life in a loving home as he so deserved.
Adoption donation $350. If you are interested, please email us at adoptions@pacificpugrescue.org Pacific Pug Rescue is a non-profit operated by volunteers and rely solely on donations from the community. With no paid staff, every penny of your tax-deductible donation goes to help save Pugs in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
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reducing your pet’s fear. • Verify that your pets’ tags and microchips have current and updated information, and that your dog is licensed. Check our social media for a how-to guide on registering microchips and updating the information associated with them. • Check your fence and gates. Are there loose or warped boards? Are there spots where your dog or another critter has started to tunnel near the fence? Is the gate closed and latched, and does the gate stay latched? We recommend keeping your dog on a
leash for their Fourth of July potty breaks, even in your own backyard. • Pick a room in your home that can provide a safe space for your pet during WKH ¿UHZRUNV +HOS \RXU pet become comfortable in this space now. You want them to associate the room with good things like treats, cuddles and their favorite bedding. Consider adding soft music, talk radio or white noise to the room. This space can also become a safe refuge for your pet if they get overwhelmed by houseguests or daytime celebrations as well.
If you find a stray animal during the holiday or your own pet goes missing, check our website for lost and found pet resources. You can also call us at 503-846-7039 to report a lost or found animal in Washington County. For more information, please visit www.WashingtonCountyPets.com. Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter is located in Hillsboro at 1901 SE 24th Ave.
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The briefcase broke off and before I knew it, she was out of sight into an apartment complex. I was in a state of disbelief and terror. I knew my dog well enough to know she would be pretty much impossible to catch and that where she was likely running was full of fast cars and streets that she would SUREDEO\ EH À\LQJ GRZQ OLNHO\ GDUWLQJ EDFN DQG IRUWK LQ EHWZHHQ WUDI¿F Running around the complex, I talked to everyone I saw without luck. Next, I called the police and asked them to be on the lookout. One RI¿FHU DFWXDOO\ JRW EDFN WR PH VD\LQJ D GRJ ¿WWLQJ /D\OD¶V GHVFULSWLRQ KDG been reported running down Canyon Road near Lombard.
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her leash dangling from her neck. • Searching the big grassy area across from Fred Meyers. • Checking in with different shelters. • Searching the industrial along Hwy 217 • Putting up posters with Kim • 5HWXUQLQJ KRPH EULHÀ\ WR take care of my cats, eat a bite and take a nap. • Walking the train tracks in downtown • Checking out another sighting near 111th Ave. where a driver scared away two coyotes harassing my poor Layla! Day 3... I can’t remember exactly what went down but I felt I was running out of time. Throughout the day I thought about the coyote sighting so around 7pm, I returned to the industrial area near 111th Ave. I put down my stuff in a safe spot and then proceeded to weave in and out of buildings, ducking behind dark corners, under ropes and other such ‘keep out’ boundaries. By the time I circled back to my stuff, it was very dark, but I heard a dog barking. $W ¿UVW , WKRXJKW PD\EH it was a police K-9 unit I saw parked nearby. But as I got closer to my stuff, I heard the barking come closer. I started to become
incredulous. Could it be? Closing WKH JDS , SRLQWHG P\ ÀDVKOLJKW WRward my stuff, and there, standing by my stuff, barking, and wagging her tail, was a black whimpering excited little puppy. Layla had found me! I called Kim with the miraculous news. She and I had both gone WKURXJK D ORW RI HIIRUW MXVW WR KDYH D shot at getting this dog back. Kim came to pick us up and graciously drove us back home. She also took a couple of neat photos at the exact spot of the reunion that came out pretty cool because Layla and I were surrounded in a green pool of light. Many thanks to everyone who reported seeing Layla during those three scary days but most of all, a huge shout out to Kim and her amazing Facebook group!
By Brandon Morgrove. If you ever find yourself in my situation, do not hesitate to reach out to Lost/ Found Pets - Washington County, Oregon on Facebook
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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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Preparing for Summer Fun marathon runner overnight. Don’t let that be you! If it has been a while since you regularly exercised, it is going to take a while to get back in shape. Just because you were able to exercise at a certain level 5 years ago, doesn’t mean you still can. Second, warm up and cool down. Another mistake I see are patients that immediately go all out without taking time to warm up. Putting heavy strain RQ FROG MRLQWV DQG PXVFOHV LV D prescription for disaster. Please,
please, please – take 5 to 10 minutes to warm up your body before you begin a workout. Take even more time if you are planning an intense workout. This concept also applies to µMXVW ZRUNLQJ LQ WKH \DUG ¶ When you are done with your activity, take another 5 minutes or so to cool down and do some light stretching. This will help work some of the lactic acid out of your muscles which will decrease the potential for the post-workout ache.
You wouldn’t continue to pound a crooked nail with a hammer, nor should you add stress to a spine that is out of alignment. Over the last thirty years in practice, I have worked with athletes from semi-pro women’s soccer teams, world elite level Masters runners, and WKRVH MXVW VWDUWLQJ WR H[HUFLVH IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH LQ WKHLU OLIH One thing was true for them all, the better the spine functioned, the better they performed in their chosen activity! If you have not had your spine evaluated to assure that it is functioning SURSHUO\ WKLV LV WKH EHVW ¿UVW VWHS as you prepare for summer.
A bonus tip, find an activity that you enjoy doing. If you pick an activity that you HQMR\ GRLQJ LW LV PXFK PRUH likely that you will stick with your program. Too often I have patients that begin an exercise thinking that it was supposed to be the best program, only to give up after a short time. If you don’t like to run – don’t! If you can’t swim, maybe bike riding would be better. One last thing, get a friend or WZR WR MRLQ \RX +DYLQJ IULHQGV to work out with is extremely valuable. It can make your workout more fun and pass by quicker. More importantly, a friend can help keep you motivated during the times that exercising gets tough. Have a great month!
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How to get your kids to eat vegetables vegetables that they will eat. A lot of kids will eat broccoli or salad with the right dressing or vegetable sticks. And if they gag every time they take a bite of chard, then let them choose something else but serve them a little chard on their plate, even if they don’t eat it.
Take them to the Beaverton Farmers Market (see page 30) HEALTH W DOZD\V EULQJV PH JUHDW MR\ to see all those vibrant vegetables and sweet berries like a rainbow under Oregon skies and to hear the sound of children playing in the park mixing with the local music; to savor the smells of food and popcorn DQG ÀRZHUV DQG VXQVKLQH RU rain on asphalt. The market is one of my favorite things to do. My whole family goes almost every week. My children are mostly grown now with my youngest getting ready to graduate from High School. Last summer he worked at one of the vegetable stands at the market and would bring home bags of fresh produce at the end of his shift. At 18 years old, he can tell me how to cook tatsoi, bok choy, mizuna and sorrel. Believe it or not, when he
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Bring your kids to the Beaverton Farmers Market was small, he was the pickiest of eaters and getting him to eat vegetables was challenging. He’d often push his food around on his plate or gag if I asked him to take a bite. Most kids are picky when it comes to vegetables. They’re too slimy or too green or smell funny. But eating vegetables is important for their health too and a child should get several servings per day of fresh vegetables. So, since it’s market season, I thought that I would share some tricks I’ve learned over
the years. And even if your kid is too smart for your tricks, sooner or later, as their palate’s mature, they too may make you a salad of sorrel and mizuna. Set a good example First of all, and probably the most important thing, is setting a good example. Eat your vegetables! Choose second helpings of salads, make stir frys with lots of colors and help them learn the importance of eating them. Find something they like +HOS \RXU FKLOG ¿QG D IHZ
Put up signs with the vegetables and as the plants ripen, have a little picnic that includes some of the food that they’ve grown. Out of sight, out of mind Chop vegetables like broccoli or peas or green beans into bite sized pieces and add them to a favorite dish like macaroni and cheese or spaghetti. And a soup broth that has been cooked with vegetables is going to have some of those nutrients in it even if they don’t eat the green stuff. Try making a smoothie You can puree vegetables like spinach and chard and throw them into sauces or add
them into a smoothie. I’ve HYHQ KLGGHQ WKHP LQ PXI¿QV and cakes. Some children PD\ EH KRUUL¿HG E\ WKH FRORU of a smoothie with berries and greens (mucky grey) so put it in a cup that doesn’t reveal its color. Raw is a good back up A lot of time raw vegetables or a salad with dip can be more appealing than cooked vegetables. Give them that as a back-up choice. Don’t give up $QG ¿QDOO\ NHHS VHUYLQJ them vegetables while also introducing your child to new vegetables. Have them take one bite and try stuff. Sooner or later – they may be introducing exotic vegetables to you!
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prosaic. Dodd created this holiday because of her father’s VHOÀHVV FDUH UDLVLQJ KHU DQG ¿YH EURWKHUV DIWHU WKHLU PRWKer’s death. His courage and love as a single parent inspired Dodd’s campaign originating in
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Spokane, WA. Hearing a Mother’s Day message in church spurred her to wonder how to honor her father and other fathers, too. Her father, William Jackson Smart, was a Civil War veteran
who was married and widowed twice. His second wife died in childbirth. He raised their children on his own rather than send them to relatives to rear, customary among widowers then. Smart kept his family LQWDFW GHVSLWH WKH GLI¿FXOWLHV modeling unconditional love despite his own pain and grief. On the night of his wife’s funeral his youngest child ran into the night, distraught by loss. William pursued him, EURXJKW KLP LQVLGH E\ WKH ¿UH and sang and rocked him to sleep. That was the moment for Sonora that he became father and mother to all his children. His unusual dedication, strength, caring, and protection shaped her future. On Father’s Day, let us
recall Smart’s example. How do we keep relationships intact despite losses? Where can we bring strength and dedication to our home and work? What unusual caring and courage can we bring to shape our community’s future?
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which you attain full retirement age, and from that point on, you FDQ NHHS DOO RI \RXU EHQH¿WV no matter how much you earn DOWKRXJK \RXU EHQH¿WV FRXOG VWLOO be taxed). 2QH ¿QDO SRLQW WR NHHS LQ mind: The more you accumulate in your other retirement accounts, such as your IRA and 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored plan,
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I may never go to a dealership again Shocked, I walked out the door and called Larry
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ello loyal Beaverton readers! Thanks to everyone who wrote in regarding the last few articles. This month, I’d like to tell you a story about Amy Z. Amy was referred to us after an unfortunate encounter at a local franchised dealership here on Canyon Road. In the past, this was her favorite dealership and had, over the past 20 years, purchased several vehicles without incident. She was a happy loyal customer so of course, when her current SUV needed servicing, she brought in her car to their service center. While waiting for her car, she browsed the new cars on the lot thinking that it could be a good time to trade in the car being serviced for a new, more luxurious
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vehicle that she always wanted. With Amy’s husband having recently passed away from brain cancer, she did not have the energy to deal with a sneaky salesperson, but she felt comfortable at this longtime dealership and trusted she would not be “run through the ringer”. The salesperson was happy to help and said her SUV being serviced had a trade in value of $20,500. She thought this was a pretty fair price and it was. After test driving the car, she had her eye on, she decided to sleep on her decision.
Now, in terms of our story, so far so good. Amy was happy and excited to make a no-fuss, hassle-free purchase of a new and much more comfortable vehicle. But this unfortunately is not a happy story even though it does have a happy ending. Let’s continue. Later in the week, when she went back in to make her purchase, the dealership told her that there was an additional $7,000 markup on all new vehicles including the one she test drove. She wasn’t happy but understood that there was
still a new vehicle shortage and thought with the good trade in value of her SUV, she could still make the numbers work out. Then the other shoe dropped while sitting with the salesman who told her she would only be getting $13,500 for her trade in! Shocked, walked out the door and contacted me. Amy’s story is not unusual these days and this has increased the demand for the services of those like me, an auto broker. Why? Well, let’s continue Amy’s story as an example. Within 24 hours, I was able
to sell her SUV for $22,000. Next, later that day, we found her exact new vehicle at a dealership not in Beaverton. We secured the vehicle and had it delivered without Amy ever having to deal with a salesperson nor setting foot into a dealership. In the end, she was so very pleased, she asked me, “why anyone would ever want to go to a dealership these days?” In the event anyone is in search of a new or pre-owned vehicle, please let us know. We would be honored to be of assistance. Plus if you currently have an unused vehicle you would like to sell, we can help with that too. We can be reached at fergusonautobrokers@gmail.com
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A good story Should change the way you see the world #TEENESSAY
The poem from my school’s Coffee House Offensive vs. Defensive
I thought my grandmother silly
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ecently, I had the opportunity to participate in my school’s Coffee House. At Coffee House all students are invited to come and share their talents through music; be it singing or playing an instrument, poetry, or even dance. It was one of the most freeing things I have participated in, and while I performed two poems, one happened to keep me thinking. Now, this poem was not my favorite, but I grew to appreciate it more when I read it aloud to a crowd. The poem is called Offensive vs. Defensive. I wrote it one night when I was trying to create something easily understandable out of a VXEMHFW WKDW LV RIWHQ D KRWEHG for heated conversations and division. I wanted to share it here, so hopefully anyone who reads this will think a little deeper as well. Offensive vs. Defensive When I was eight, my grandmother was worried I would be kidnapped On the short walk from her house to mine No more than a minute She would watch me from her porch The light, nothing but a spotlight for her fear
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June is LGBTQ Pride Month I thought her silly When I was twelve, my grandmother was still worried For the short walk I made from her house to mine Still no more than a minute She would show me clips on the news Of “pretty girls” like me taken. Gone. Raped. Dead. The light of her T.V., nothing more than something to accent her fear I thought her intriguing , DP QRZ ¿IWHHQ I still make the long trek of one minute Back and forth But I run between the houses when the sun abandons me I am not pretty, but they do not care about that There is fear in me Not because of my grandmother’s worrying
But because of the truth under every word that left her scolding mouth Danger is evident for every young girl If not your own, for another So when I grow weary, there is no need to be defensive There is all the reason to be on the offensive
Elisabeth Dellit is a 9th Grader at Jesuit High School. She enjoys reading, writing creative stories, baking/cooking and participating in her school’s drama program.
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community have had on all aspects of history. Over the past several decades, activism against laws TEEN ESSAY and attitudes that are opprest’s always important to sive to this community have KRQRU WKH KLVWRU\ RI XQMXVWO\ grown dramatically. It repmarginalized groups and the resents improvements, but this contributions they have made growth doesn’t mean there’s to the world as we know it nothing more to be done. today, including the LGBTQ Activists, such as professional community. soccer player Megan Rapinoe, June is LGBTQ Pride are still speaking out about Month, a time to give extra the progress that has yet to be attention to this demographic made. that has been historically unThese are the other purderrepresented. LGBTQ Pride poses of taking a month to Month grew out of a similar honor this community: the celebration that occurred present and the future. Just as annually on the last Sunday important as learning about RI -XQH WKH VLJQL¿FDQFH RI and honoring their history is this time of year stems from taking actions in the present to an important event in LGBTQ build a positive future: one of activism that occurred in kindness and acceptance. June of 1970. One of the Anna Janowski is a teen volunteer reasons for the existence of at the Beaverton City Library. Pride Month is to recognize Outside of school, she likes to read, write, play softball and the trumpet. the impact that people of this
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Teen Poetry Contest Ode to Inanimate Objects The Stick in my Hand by Tessa Slayton When I was a little girl I had the most unruly imagination It had no limits To others I was the “Wild Child” Unbothered by the conciseness of life and pure at heart One day I found a stick around 5 and a half feet tall I was just running around my yard when it appeared in the corner Almost like magic It was love at first sight It was my magical staff for when I was rescuing my friends from dragons My sword for when dueling the evil king and saving the kingdom My baton for when dance fighting the disco divas My pencil when writing my name in the sand I even named it Esmarelda because she was my favorite Disney character. I was and still am a only child Esmeralda was my company The only thing I wanted when I was young www.BeavertonResourceGuide.com
But time passes Things change I like to think about it like tides in the ocean Like how I used to write my name in the sand with my stick Thinking it would stay forever Only for it to vanish, be erased from existence moments later Time is the tides of the ocean Erasing past doings There are some things I wish I could Erase from my stick’s past The time my cousin used it as a toy to play tug-a-war with Or the time one of my friends snapped in in have and I tied a ribbon around it to keep everything I place I don’t know where my stick went The disappearance of her is a mystery But yet I still love that stick And I forever will It’s childish to think you can go back to the past Yet I would give up everything Everything I have ever worked for For that stick to someday find its way back to my hand
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An Ode to My Erased Eraser by Claire Rounds Everyone knows a bad eraser Is one left untouched But my rough, disintegrated piece of rubber Is one used very much There are not many I can count on to fIx my mistakes Yet my handy eraser Leaves naught but shavings in my wake My pencil’s partner And my boredom’s companion As unassuming as it may be There is truly no stand-in Yet with every thoughtless swipe Every casual buff on my paper A small sacrifIce is made Consequences of its labor Once big and sleek Now dusty, gray and small My eraser leaves an important message In now-invisible scrawl The best things in life Are often those that Eventually Disappear
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These Deaths Are Preventable!! We all were faced with the trials and tribulations that came in the form of COVID in 2020 and 2021. Law enforcement was tasked with keeping order through all the uncertainties presented to our communities. We observed a noticeable decrease in vehicles on our URDGZD\V 7KLV ZDV D PDMRU contributor to the decrease in DUII arrests around the City of
Beaverton. With the decrease LQ YHKLFOH WUDI¿F WKHUH ZDV an equally noticeable increase in the speeds at which people were driving. These increased speeds combined with those driving impaired has led to an LQFUHDVH LQ WUDI¿F IDWDOLWLHV In 2021, the Beaverton Police Department took extra measures to combat impaired driving within our city and reduce the number of fatalities. We have increased training IRU RI¿FHUV LQ WKHLU DELOLWLHV WR recognize impaired drivers and remove them from our roadways. In 2021, the Beaverton Police Department made 566 DUII arrests. This was the most impaired driving arrests since 2011 when we made 653 arrests. The Beaverton Police Department was awarded the DUII Agency Of the Year at the 2022 Oregon DUII Multi-Disciplinary Impaired Driving Training Conference. Several members of our agency were
on hand to accept the award. It was an honor to be recognized IRU WKH HIIRUWV RXU RI¿FHUV KDYH made in keeping the streets in the city of Beaverton safe for everyone. The Beaverton Police Department is diligent in the efforts to keep all residents DQG YLVLWRUV VDIH WR HQMR\ WKH amenities this great city has to offer. We cannot do this alone. We need our community to come together to help keep each other safe. If you suspect someone is impaired and not safe to be on our roadways, call 911 and report the matter. We will intervene on your behalf and remove those endangering to our community from our roadways.
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The city is proud to partner with Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District to bring you a free 4th of July Concert and Celebration. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Jul. 4, at Veterans Memorial Park at the intersection of Southwest Washington Avenue, Southwest Watson Avenue, and Southwest 7th Street.
ANSWER: Your assumption is correct, and it doesn’t matter if you are turning right or left onto a multi-lane roadway you must turn into the lane nearest the direction you are proceeding. If you desire to change lanes, then rules of distance and signaling apply. Q: Is it OK to cut through a gas station or parking lot in order to avoid having to wait at a crowded red light? ANSWER: Beaverton specifically prohibits crossing private property to avoid an intersection but there is no statute statewide.
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• Mondays & Wednesdays at 6 pm – Zumba ® at Tallac Terrace Park. Meet at the covered area off Timberland Dr. • Tuesdays & Thursdays at SP ± <RJD DW *ULI¿WK Park. Meet in the middle of the park. • Saturdays at 9 am – Yoga at Center Street Park. Meet at the playground. • Sundays at 10 am – Tai Chi at Melilah Park. Meet at the basketball court.
Youth Volunteer Opportunities Are you looking for engaging opportunities for younger tweens and teens? THPRD has lots of options available. Here are some summer fun volunteer opportunities to consider: • Community & Cultural Events: Ages 14+. Volunteers typically signup for 2 – 6 hour shifts to support summer events. These are one-day sign-up opportunities.
• Habitat Restoration, Trail Improvements & Gardening Events: All ages, youth 13 and under must be with an adult. Sign-up for 2-3 hour shifts. • Junior Lifeguard: Ages 12+. Train to become a lifeguard. Complete the Junior Lifeguard course and get great experience IRU \RXU IXWXUH MRE prospects. • RISE Leadership Program: Ages 13+. This year we will welcoming youth as young as 13 to MRLQ WKH 5,6( SURJUDP Applicants commit to 80 hours of service by volunteering at district events, summer camps, and child care programs. All of these volunteer opportunities help youth build skills and their resumes to beJLQ WKHLU HPSOR\PHQW MRXUQH\ Downtown Beaverton Parks and Open Space
Planning. THPRD is partnering with the City of Beaverton to solicit input from people on what we want for downtown parks, open space, natural areas, and recreation activities in Beaverton’s downtown. With all of the energy the city has spent in revitalizing downtown over the past 10 years, THPRD is proud to work with the city, as the area’s parks provider, to imagine how the community wants SDUNV WR ¿W LQWR ORRN DQG IHHO in the downtown. Look for SURMHFW VWDII RXW DW FRPPXQLW\ events this spring and summer and share your feedback.
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Ride The 21 mile Banks Vernonia State Trail in the region is the Chehalem Ridge Nature Park (oregonmetro.gov), a 1,250-acre nature park with 10 miles of multi-use trails for off-road cycling, as well as hiking and horseback riding. The Park is home to multiple habitats, including upland forests, oak woodlands and wetlands. At
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state park built in Oregon. This multi-use trail is open to cyclists, hikers and horseback riders, and allows outdoor adventurers of all abilities to HQMR\ WKH YHUGDQW VFHQHU\ The trail includes many scenic points, including two 700-foot long, 80-foot-high railroad trestles and 13 bridges. The Tualatin Valley Scenic Bikeway (tualatinvalley.org) is a 50-mile, state designated route through the valley’s lush agricultural and forested lands. 7KH ¿UVW PLOHV DUH URXWHG around the Tualatin Valley’s small towns and agricultural ODQGV 7KH ¿QDO VWUHWFK RI WKH bikeway takes riders along the car-free Banks-Vernonia State Trail. Intermediate and advanced riders love not only this scenic bike trail, but also the
intriguing spots along the way, such as Oak Knoll Winery, Blizzard Wines, Unger Farms and more. Many miles of bike trails— road, gravel and car-free paths—are ready to be pedaled \HDU URXQG DQG QRW MXVW GXULQJ Bike Travel Weekend! Visit tualatinvalley.org/cycling for a list and interactive maps of cycling trails throughout the region.
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Dine Around Beaverton and Beyond June 8, 1 pm. Oasis Lebanese Cuisine, 14845 SW Murray Scholls Drive, Beaverton 97007. Lunch and conversation. Participants must be vaccinated. RSVP required. Space limited to 12 people
Online Movie Interest Group June 22, 5 pm. June movies will be available in late May. Check the Viva Village calendar. Movies are available on Kanopy streaming service offered by the Washington County Library. RSVP for the Zoom link and more information
Visit tualatinvalley.org for a list of places to see out wildflowers in Washington County. Share your flowery finds with the #tualatinvalley hashtag.
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June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10–11:30 am. Learn Tai Chi technique ZLWK FHUWL¿HG LQVWUXFWRU Richard Chew. RSVP for link
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Activities open to all (RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082) Age Cafe (open to all) June 3, 11 am–12 pm. Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th Street, 97005. In person small group conversations exploring topics of interest to older adults. Discussions from 11–12. Stay and mingle afterward. Sponsored by Viva Village, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton Committee on Aging (BCOA) and Wash. Co. DAVS. Registration optional. Contact Viva Village for registration information Online Viva Village 101 (open to all) June 11, 10–11:30 am. A fun and informational session about Village life for prospective members and/or volunteers. RSVP for Zoom link Village Forum In-person (open to all) June 20, 2–3:30 pm. Topic: Age Related Memory Changes. Maurie Salenger, community educator from the Alzheimer’s Association, will talk about the Ten Warning Signs Of
Writers Group June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1:30–3 pm. Join other Village writers in person at a member’s home in South %HDYHUWRQ RU MRLQ YLD =RRP RSVP for the address Alzheimer’s United Methodist Church, Wesley Room, 12555 SW 4th Street, Beaverton, 97005. RSVP recommended Men’s Coffee Break (open to all) June 27, 10–11 am. .L &RIIHH 6: *ULI¿WK Dr. #160, Beaverton 97005. Conversation and coffee. RSVP recommended Online Viva Village Book Club (open to all) June 28, 1–2:30 pm. Selected book: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. RSVP for Zoom link
Activities for Members and Volunteers (RSVP to vivavillageevents@gmail. com or call 503-746-5082) Women’s Coffee In-Person June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10 am. Meet in person at Jim & Patty’s Coffee, 4130 SW 117th, Beaverton 97005. RSVP recommended
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Viva Village Nature Walk June 4, 9:30 am. Trails at Dawson Creek Lakes behind the Hillsboro Brookwood Library. 2850 Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro 97124. Meet in the north parking lot of the library. If not vaccinated, walkers should wear a mask. (QMR\ D PRUQLQJ ZDON ZLWK Viva Village members and volunteers. Online Women’s Coffee June 7, 14, 21, 28, 10 am. Join members and volunteers for a morning of coffee and conversation. RSVP for Zoom link
Online Working Mindfully with Stress June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, 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
Bricks for Better Brains for Good June 7, 21, 28, July 5, 19, 26, 1:30 pm. Viva Village 2I¿FH 6: *ULI¿WK 'ULYH #104, 97005. Join volunteer Natalia Kasperovich and explore your creativity as you build a “cognitive reserve” by
Life Stories June 14, 2 pm . In person at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 12250 SW Denney Road 97008. Roger Jensen will speak about his experiences and adventures while bicycling in Europe. RSVP recommended
Patio Picnics June 17, 12 pm. (QMR\ FRQYHUVDWLRQ DQG OXQFK on outdoor decks and patios with 4–6 other members and volunteers. Bring your own lunch. RSVP for the address by noon Wednesday, 6/15
Volunteer Happy Hour (volunteers) June 24, 2–3 pm. Get together with fellow Viva Village volunteers for fun conversation. RSVP for the location
To learn more about Viva Village and/or see the full calendar of Viva Village events, go to vivavillage.org.
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The Village Gallery of Arts A voice for art, culture and the call to create ART 1060 NW Saltzman, Portland, OR, 97229. Open Wed 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: villagegalleryarts.org
volunteer opportunities, ask IRU PHPEHUVKLS GHWDLOV RU MXVW talk about art. After two years away, this is an important opportunity to renew our acquaintance with our neighbors and let you know what we have to offer you and your families. We’d love to see you there!
Big and Bold Painting: Julie Armendariz, “Lion,” acrylic, 24” x 34.” Come see this beautiful artwork!
Rose West Featured Artist for June: Rose West: artworks in watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, oil and cold wax. Rose’s painting is QRW OLPLWHG E\ VXEMHFW PDWWHU a recent series is based on abstracted landscapes and PL[HG PHGLD 6KH JHWV MXVW DV PXFK MR\ LQ SDLQWLQJ D simple blossom, a still-life, an abstract, or a landscape. VGA at City of Beaverton 2022 Volunteer Fair: On -XQH ¿QG RXU ERRWK DW WKH Beaverton Library between 10am and 1pm, and check out and support local nonSUR¿WV DQG FRPPXQLW\ JURXSV and collect free swag and promotional materials along the way! Free public event. VGA at Cedar Mill Farmers’ Market: Come by our booth on June 18 and check out our classes, watch an art demo, pick up a free $UW .LW WR WDNH KRPH ¿QG
Children’s Art Classes by the VGA Instructional Team -In-Person Four-session Class for Ages 7 - 11. on Thursdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23; Time: 3:45 5:15pm. Face mask required. All supplies included.
Join an exciting class learning a variety of art forms! A team of rotating instructors from our gallery will provide students a chance to explore a variety of media and approaches while building their artistic concepts DQG VNLOOV ' DQG ' SURMHFWV will be included each month. )HDWXUHG SURMHFWV IRU -XQH include: Mosaic Bird Houses, Tooling Foil, Gelli Printing. Young Artists’ Week at THPRD: VGA is partnering with THPRD to provide a Summer Camp art experience at the Garden Home Rec. Center. Register at the THPRD website.
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sessions on Wednesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22; Time: 10am 12pm; Class size: 8 max. Expand your skills and your repertoire by exploring different techniques and/or compositional strategies each week. This class is intended for students with some prior experience looking for ideas, structure or to improve their skills. We will explore a new approach each week in class DQG ¿QLVK LW WKH QH[W VHVVLRQ
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When in Doubt... Go to the Library! Library Programs in and Around Beaverton LOVE YOUR LIBRARY Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries
date information and registration link. Find details and registration information at Library.Cedarmill. org/Storytime. Find more fun for kids at Library. Cedarmill.org/Events/Kids.
Teens & Tweens Teen Crafternoon: Circuit Flowers Saturday | June 11 | 3 PM-4:30pm | Ages 11-18 |Cedar Mill Library. Make your own ÀRZHU WKDW OLJKWV XS ZLWK /('V DQG circuits. Materials and instructions will be provided. Registration required.
library.cedarmill.org. 1080 NW Saltzman Rd., Cedar Mill (503-644-0043 ) & 15325 NW Central Drive Suite J-8 in Bethany (503-6177323). Offering events and programs online, social media and zoom. Find event calendars, storytime schedules, enews and more online.
All Ages Summer Reading Festival Friday | Jun 24 | 6-8pm | All ages | Cedar Mill Library. Join us for fun activities, crafts, and games in this after-hours event for all ages. Kids can make name tags, play carnival games, play giant board games like Jenga and more. Adults can enter WR ZLQ VHYHUDO JUHDW UDIÀH SUL]HV Everyone can sign up for summer reading and read all summer long in this kickoff event.
Kids Read to the Dogs Wednesdays & Thursdays | 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 Teams program to offer virtual interactive reading sessions for readers looking to develop their FRQ¿GHQFH LQ UHDGLQJ DORXG ZLWK D furry companion on their screen.
Grab and Go Crafts Fridays | Jun 3, Jun 17, Jul 1, Jul 15 | Library Hours | Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries. Stop by the libraries to pick up fun crafts while supplies last. One craft per child, please. Available on a ¿UVW FRPH ¿UVW VHUYHG EDVLV
Family Storytime Tuesdays & Thursdays | June 14-Aug 11 | 10:30am | Ages 2+ | Cedar Mill Library and Bethany Library Annex Join us for stories, rhymes, songs and movement! Registration is required and space is very limited; we appreciate your patience as we bring back more in-person events. Registration will open 2 weeks before each storytime. Separate registration is required for each week that you plan to attend. Visit our website for the most up to
Game Truck Tuesday | June 21 | 2-5pm | Ages 11-18 | Bethany Village Plaza. Visit the game truck on the last day of school. Play your favorite console games and maybe even some lawn games outside as well. The Bethany Village Plaza is located at 4720 NW Bethany Blvd in Portland (the parking lot near Starbucks). Adults Online Antiracist Book Group Thursdays | June 23, Jul 28, Aug 25 | 6:30-7:30pm | Online via Zoom. The Online Antiracism Book Group is intended to communally clarify our thinking on race, racism, and antiracism through discussion. This group is cofacilitated by Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries and Hillsboro Library and meets on the 4th Thursdays of the month June-October.
Monthly Groups for Adults
Ages 0-18 will earn a free prize book for reading at least 5 hours. Teens/tweens and adults have chances to win other prizes, many donated by local businesses and some of our new neighbors. Mark your calendars for a kick-off event on June 24 from 6 to 8pm for a Summer Reading Festival at Cedar Mill Library. Fun activities, crafts, and games await in this after-hours event. There will be other fun events including in-person storytimes throughout the summer. To learn more and to register, visit our website!
Second Edition Resale Sidewalk Sale and Store Shopping. Visit Second Edition Resale for fabulous items, favorite themes and extended hours. Watch for new, color-coded tag sales! Look for colored tags to save 50%-75% off already low prices. Learn more in the store. All proceeds from your purchases made at Second Edition Resale support Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries. New Store Hours Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Upcoming Themes: • Father’s Day/Camping: Jun 1-19 • Beach/4th of July: Jun 20-Jul 3 • Beach/Nautical: Jul 4-10 • Tropical: Jul 11-31 • Back to school: Aug 1-21 • Western: Aug 22-Sep 4 Garden Home Community Library
25, Jul 23, Aug 27 | 10:30am-12pm | Location TBD. Share your own poetry or listen to others read their favorites.
Summer Reading Program Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries. Read Beyond the Beaten Path: Summer Reading 2022 Is For Everyone Join your community libraries beyond the beaten path for some summer reading fun! Sign up on the Beanstack app or through our website starting May 1 or pick up a paper reading log at Cedar Mill or Bethany Library after June 1 and track your reading. Count every time someone reads, reads to another, or listens to an audiobook/e-audiobook. There are various prizes and opportunities to encourage everyone to read throughout the summer.
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Family Storytime Wednesdays, June 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 10-10:45 am. Join Garden Home Library for our live and in-person weekly storytime! Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the HQWLUH IDPLO\ LV ZHOFRPH WR MRLQ in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play--these DUH ¿YH IXQ DQG SRZHUIXO ZD\V WR strengthen the skills that we use when we read. Virtual Story Times– View previously-recorded Book Babies and storytimes on YouTube.
Events for Adults: Nerd Night: Trivia for Adults Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30 pm. Zoom meeting – Register here Test your wits at our monthly Trivia Night. Playing with a team is recommended (teams are limited to 5 members) but you can also play solo. See how much you know about the four themed sets of questions, which vary monthly. Prizes awarded to the teams with the highest and lowest number of points.
Tuesday, June 14 at 7 pm. Zoom meeting – Register here.
Jul 17, Aug 21 | 1-3pm | Location TBD. Join fellow writing enthusiasts for inspiration and fun.
Voices in Verse Saturday | Jun
Family Events:
Virtual Garden Home Book Group Discussion
Writers’ Mill Sunday | Jun 19,
Owl Book Group Friday | Jun 24, Jul 22, Aug 26| 10:30am12pm | Location TBD. Learn which titles the group will be discussing each month by visiting our website calendar.
with non-toxic paints or markers you have at home. • June 4 - heart • June 11 - star • June 18 - car • June 25 - truck • July 2 - bird • July 9 - cow
www.gardenhomelibrary.org. 503-245-9932 | 7475 SW Oleson Rd. The library is open Monday through Saturday. Face masks are required indoors for ages 2+. Llow contact option, via limited appointments. Most of our events for all ages are currently held virtually. We also offer take and make “craft kits” - creative library programs you can enjoy at home. Enjoy storytimes and prerecorded programming on Facebook and YouTube.
Here is what’s happening in June: GHCL Craft Kits: Lacing Toys. Saturdays, June 4 – July 9. Every Saturday from June 4 through July 9, we’ll share a fun new lacing WR\ ZLWK WKH ¿UVW WKLUW\ FUDIWHUV WR visit the library. How many different ways can you lace the toy? Use your FUHDWLYLW\ SUDFWLFH \RXU ¿QH PRWRU VNLOOV DQG HQMR\ VRPH FODVVLF ¿GJHW fun. All ages. The toys are natural birch wood; for extra craftiness, add color to the toy
For June, we’ll discuss Hamnet: A Novel of the Plague by Maggie O’Farrell . A moving story about the death of William Shakespeare’s 11-year-old son Hamnet, and the years leading up to the production of his great play, Hamlet.
for updates and more information about summer programs!
Virtual Pajama Storytime: Fridays @ 10:30-11am :HDU \RXU FRP¿HVW SDMDPDV DQG MRLQ OLEUDULDQV .DWLH DQG -HVVH every Friday! Visit with our friends Narwhal and Unicorn, read and sing together, and interact with other children live on Zoom at bit.ly/ $&/SDMDPD DOO IURP WKH FRPIRUW RI your home.
Aloha Library Book Club: Wed 6/1 @ 6:30-7:30pm Our next book club selection is Bewilderment by Richard Powers! It’s about Theo, a widowed astrophysicist, and Robin, his sensitive nine-year-old son who VWUXJJOHV WR ¿W LQ ZLWK RWKHU people but is enthralled with the natural world. Whether Powers is describing the beauty and fragility of the environment or demonstrating the profound familial love at the story’s core, his writing is poetic and deeply affecting. (Our next book, which we will chat about on 7/5, is Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley.) Join online at bit.ly/ACLbkclub, or by phone at 253-215-8782. Meeting ID: 924 6989 8432 | Passcode: 037016.
Storytime in the Park: Wed 6/8 & Wed 6/22 @ 10:30-11am. The Aloha Community Library is headed to Mountain View Champions Park this summer to share a live, in-person storytime for kids of all ages! Join us outside every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from June through August to read, sing, dance, and play with librarians Jesse and Katie. Just follow the signs and bubbles IURP WKH SDUNLQJ ORW WR ¿QG XV (Please note that outdoor storytimes PD\ EH VXEMHFW WR ODVW PLQXWH cancellations due to the weather. Seating will be in an uncovered area on the grass, so consider bringing blankets or folding chairs.) Beaverton City Library
Aloha Community Library Association
www.alohalibrary.org. 17455 SW Farmington Rd, Suite 26A 503-259-0185 | Become an ACLA member! All library events are free and open to anyone. No library card required.
Summer Reading: June through August Summer Reading starts 6/1 at the Aloha Community Library! From June through August we will offer a variety of virtual events, take-andmake kits, and in-person outdoor storytimes at Mountain View Champions Park. Check out our calendar at alohalibrary.org/calendar
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
For Adults Repair Fair (at Main) 6/4 | 11 AM - 2 PM. This event offers free repairs by volunteers who are skilled at mending household items.
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All the World is a Stage 7KH WHDP RI ¿[HUV DW WKH 5HSDLU Fair has a variety of expertise, from appliances, electronics, DQG IXUQLWXUH WR FORWKHV MHZHOU\ books, and more. Register items to be repaired: https://forms.gle/ 5&-P7 IX MN*KJ/0
Digital Navigator: Get Tech Help at the Library! (at Main) Mondays 6/6 - 8/29 (except 7/4) | 3-4 PM | Registration required Sign up for a one-on-one appointment with a friendly, knowledgeable Digital Navigator ZKR ZLOO KHOS \RX ¿QG DQVZHUV to your questions about mobile devices, websites, getting starting with tech, and more. Please include a phone number or an email address so that we can contact you to assess your needs and set up an appointment!
Poetry Reading & Open Mic by Airlie Press (at Main) 6/7 | 6-7 PM. Airlie Press presents a reading by several current and past Airlie Press poets followed by an open mic.
recommended for ages 13 and up. Potential storytellers should arrive 15 minutes early to speak with the event host about their planned story. This event will be livestreamed and recorded. Doors open at 6:30.
Art Supply Swap Donation & Giveaway Event (at Main) 6/25 | 10 AM - 1 PM. Attention, artists and crafters! Looking for new-to-you art supplies? Want to reduce your stash of leftover craft supplies? Donations of up to one grocery bag full of clean, usable art supplies per family will be accepted at the main library (12375 SW 5th St) on Thursday, June 23, 10 AM - 2 PM, and Friday, June 24, 1-5:30 PM; the giveaway event will be on Saturday, June 25, 10 AM - 1 PM. All are welcome to take home supplies. Leftover supplies will be used at the library or donated to local charitable organizations.
For Kids Where registration required, register online at www.BeavertonLibrary. org/Register
Story Slam: Travel Edition
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(at Main) 6/14 | 7-8:30 PM .The Beaverton City Library Story Slam is a friendly, open-mic storytelling showcase. Storytellers take to the stage to tell their true, personal, 5to 8-minute story. The theme for this Slam: Travel. Take the stage solo or tell with a partner. Stories must be told from memory. This program is free and open to the public,
& Murray Scholls) 6/1 - 8/31 | Preschool - grade 5. Make sure your kid has something to do during summer break! We’ll have Activities To Go available at both Main and Murray Scholls for kids in preschool - grade 2 and grades 3-5, with different activities for June, July, and August. Available while supplies last.
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Family Storytime on the Lawn (at Main) Tuesdays, 6/28 -
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8/9 | 11 AM | All ages. Families will HQMR\ ERRNV SXSSHWV PRYHPHQW and music! Family Storytime on the Lawn starts June 28 and will meet outside on the library lawn. Best for ages 8 & under with family.
Messy Art (at Main) 6/7 | 4-5 PM | Ages 2-8. Make art while making a mess!
Fun for Ones Storytime (at Main) Wednesdays, 6/8 - 8/10 | 10:15 AM | Ages 12-24 months. We will share books, songs, rhymes, playtime, and bubbles! Limited to WKH ¿UVW SHRSOH
Summer Shrinky Dinks (at Main) 6/14 | 4-5 PM | Grades K-5. Summer is here - let’s make Shrinky Dinks together! Nature Bracelets (at Murray Scholls) 6/17 | 4-5 PM | Grades K-5 | Registration required. Join us as we make nature-inspired bracelets. Nature Investigators (at Main) 6/20 | 11 AM - 12 PM | Ages 2-8 with family | Registration UHTXLUHG :KDW FDQ \RX ¿QG LI \RX take the time to look closely? Join us for a storytime followed by an exploration of things in our own backyard! Dress for the weather we’ll be venturing outside.
I Dig Dinosaurs Puppet Show (at Murray Scholls) 6/28 | 12:30-1:30 PM | All ages. Shawnery Connery the explorer builds a time machine to go see dinosaurs. However, he dials the wrong number and ends up bringing Einstein, Abraham Lincoln, and Pocahontas along for the ride.
I Dig Dinosaurs Puppet Show (at Main) 6/29 | 12:30-1:30 PM | All ages. Shawnery Connery the explorer builds a time machine to go see dinosaurs. However, he dials the wrong number and ends up bringing Einstein, Abraham Lincoln, and Pocahontas along for the ride.
For Teens Photo Contest: Artistic Photo (virtual) 6/1 - 6/30 | Grades 7DNH DQ DUWLVWLF SKRWR VXEMHFW is up to you) and submit it to iduncanson@BeavertonOregon.gov for a chance to win a $10 gift card to Ava Roasteria!
Celebrate Pride Teen Crafts (at Main) 6/23 | 4-5 PM | Grades 6-12. Join us in the Teen Room for rainbow-themed crafts in celebration of Pride Month.
CREATE: Clay Pot Art (at Main) 6/28 | 1-2 PM | Grades 6-12. Stop in to the Teen Room and colorfully paint and then Mod Podge a clay pot to house a future plant! Various sizes available. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament (at Main) 6/30 | 2:30-4:30 PM | Grades 6-12. Join us in the Teen Room for a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament on the Nintendo Switch. There will be prizes for the top two winners!
For All Ages Family Pride Celebration (at Main) 6/12 | 2-3:30 PM. Join us in celebration of Pride Month for a rainbow-themed storytime and fun family crafts and activities. The storytime and activities are intended for those in preschool through grade 5, but all ages are welcome at this inclusive program!
Bike Maintenance Workshop (at Main) 6/30 | 4-5 PM. Are you ready for summer rides? Bike over to the library for a workshop all about maintaining your bicycle and how to stay safe while riding around town. This program is presented by Westside Transportation Alliance in partnership with WashCo Bikes.
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Beaverton Farmers Market | May 8:30am - 1:30pm #BeavertonFarmersMarket
What’s back at the market? Everything! The summer market is back! FARMERS MARKET
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here really isn’t any place better than being at the Market on a summer day. During the peak of Covid, the Market has worked tirelessly to NHHS HYHU\RQH VDIH E\ DGMXVWing the market setup, which contributes to the fun experience everyone loves. ThankIXOO\ WKH PDUNHW FDQ ¿QDOO\ bring programming back to the market this year! OSU Extension Service Master Gardener™ program is back! OSU Extension Master Gardeners are volunteer educators, neighbors, and onthe-ground researchers who serve their community with solid training in science-based, sustainable gardening and a love of lifelong learning. If you have gardening questions, please drop by the Master Gardener booth. Master Gardeners love to talk plants!
Alchemist’s Jam Also, bring your kids to the OSU Extension Service Master Gardener™’s booth for coloring sheets and seeds for budding little gardeners!
returning market favorites located at the entrance to the park from 4th and Washington (closest to the fountain).
Market Sprouts Kids Club is back! There are lots of fun activities planned this summer to keep your little ones engaged in healthy eating, farming/ gardening, nature, and science. The Market is also excited to partner with local businesses and organizations to host, such as Basics Market, and Natural Grocers. In fact, Basics Market will make their debut hosting on June 11th with a funny faces activity for kids to make and eat!
Speaking of the fountain, the city kicked off the newly revamped Library Fountain last PRQWK )DPLOLHV ZLOO HQMR\ D mildly warm market morning, and then when things heat up, they can bring their kids over to the fountain to cool off. It makes for the ideal Saturday farmer’s market trip. The Beaverton Farmers Market is excited about what this season holds! Thank you for your continued support of the market.
Music is back! Every week, you can expect to hear a new musical group and some
The Swizzle As temps begin to heat up it’s fun to have a lively libation on a
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N2 Coffee & T Martinez Family Farm Try our Fresh Produce! We have many varieties of leaf greens, carrots, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, corn, broccoli & more!
Hi, my name is Miguel Garcia and I am the brewer & coffee roaster making craft, premium coffee & tea specializing in nitrogen infused cold brew coffee and teas. Cheers!
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
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.
Quinn’s Prime & Vine Queen Chili The best chili in town! Eat it and believe it. Queen Chili makes and sells Cincinnati style, Texan and Hot Bean Chili by the quart. Our chilis are made with locally sourced pasture raised meats and organic ingredients. 30 – Beaverton Resource Guide | Volume 12 - Issue 06 (June 2022)
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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.
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Linda Brand Crab & Seafood is a collective group Intentional Lotions We are a small group formed by my wife and children. Come visit us to find the freshest grapes, rasberries, tomatoes, strawberries, blackberries, peaches, plums and much more!
Intentional Lotions strives to raise the bar among the CBD industry. We do this with our dedication to locally sourced, organically focused and sustainably packaged handcrafted topicals for bath and body.
Nut-Tritious Foods
Ocean Green Healing
H&A Family Farm
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.
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.
Peace of Soap Peace of Soap crafts 100% natural, artisan soap of the highest quality. We believe that raw, organic ingredients and pure essential oils make great soap that is healthy for your body and the environment.
Fraga Farmstead Creamery We are Oregon’s only animal welfare approved goat dairy. We milk 72 very happy goats, turning the milk into a wide range of delicious cheese as well as goat milk caramel. Try our Farmhouse Chipotle, Goatzarella & more!
Lonely Lane Farms Lindsay’s Sourdough Lindsay’s Sourdough specializes in delicious sourdough pancake and waffle batter. We make original, whole wheat, vegan and gluten free batter weekly, with specialty batters once a month.
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.
Pizza Crust Creations Our artisan infused and baked pizza crusts are made from all-natural quality ingredients and combined with many delicious and varied flavor profiles. pizzacrustcreations.com
T Bee S Honey Super Mineral Broth We created a mineral broth with all of the health benefits and nutrition of bone broth, using 100% clean, sustainable, locally sourced, plant-based ingredients. www.BeavertonResourceGuide.com
Swift Cider Swift makes delicious, awardwinning craft hard cider. We make more than 30 ciders each year using fresh-pressed, locally-grown apples, natural fermentation and infusions of whole fruits and botanicals.
We work very hard at providing our customers with a variety of raw honey derived from different flower nectar’s and bee products that hold all their nutritional values including pollen, honey, propolis and most importantly royal jelly.
Vertigo Brewing Quality Craft Ales since 2008 and now packaging our most popular crowd favorites including the Raspberry Wheat, Vertigo IPA and Madagascar Vanilla Porter.
Woven Oats Woven Oats makes sweet and savory instant oatmeals using ingredients sourced as locally as possible. All of our oats are wholesome, delicious, and convenient as hell to make.
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City Park & Fountain Gathering 107 Scratch Together Farm Meats
108 The 109 PupperMushroomery nickel
110 Don Felipe Fine Products
Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
113 Pony Espresso
• Ice, crushed if you have it • Mint sprig, optional
115 Wafeltje
Market Map 14 Briar Rose Creamery
Hall Blvd
13 Linfette Queen Chili
47 Landia Skincare
18 Brothy 19 Khalsa Salsa
46 Suzanne’s Chocolates 20 Raybell Farms Nut-Tritious Foods 21 Portland 43 Columbia River Ashwagandha Sourdough Farm
Quinn’s Crabcakes Peace of Soap
22 NOLA Doughnuts
Winters Farms
Pumpkin Ridge Gardens
39 Souper Natural 38 Fressen Artisan Bakery
24 Lady-Lane 37 Portland Creamery Farm
52 Milk Money 53 Black Dirt Farm
35 Soma
Riverland Family Farms
Lindsays Sourdough TBeeS Honey
Alchemist’s Jam
Stoller Farms
82 Wicked Brittle
68 Twisted Croissant
85 Humdinger Foods
Hummus Stop
Fraga Farmstead Creamery
Cyrus Saffron
126 Buddha Chocolate Tipping the Scales Vegan Bakery
59 Cartwheel Community Farm
H&A Family Farm
89 Rose City Pepperheads
Esotico Pasta
Golden Drops
1 Greens Bridge Gardens
93 ProFarm Orchards, LLC
Drop Shop Distillery Local Liquid -->
169 Stein Distillery
95 Early Mom
Vertigo Brewing
Rose & Fern Cellars
Leaning Pine
170 Catman Cellars
Wild Roots Spirits
Stillweather Vertigo Spirits Brewing
172 Forth Distilled Goods
174 Straight away
503 Distilling,
Eleni’s Kitchen
Canby Asparagus Farm
Edge Master Mobile Sharpening
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Super Mineral Broth Nate’s Oatmeal Cookies 147 Fermentista Mundus Foods
144 Bozorth Beverages CHURMURI Not Umamis Cooking
Kalo Kitchen
N2 Coffee &T
C’est Si Bon!
138 WRAPS
Martinez Family Farm N & M Herb Nursery Inc.
Plant Lovers LoiblFarm Pearson Nursery
Price Right Nursery and Produce
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Olympia Provisions
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132 Liquid Sunshine
Hapa Pizza 177 Smokin Rose BBQ
Trail Distilling Howl at the Spoon
129 Thrilling Foods
Swift Cider
175 Dregs Vodka
Portland Fresh
128 Cultured Kindness
92 Creole Enterprises LLC 97 Salmon Creek Farm
Essance Skincare
124 ELA Farm
Not Bread
3rd Street
122 Sinful Confections
Linda Brand Crab
56 The Berry Patch
Mason Hill Cattle Wagyu Beef
118 Zoe Ann’s Cheesecakes
69 29 Kettle Confectionery
55 Fire Brew
Pizza Crust Creations
117 Northwest Cactus and Succulents
120 May’s Produce and Flowers II
Intentional Lotions
70 2 Angry Cats
36 Portland Juice Co
Lonely Lane Farms
79 Le Petit Jardin
73 Hoss Soss
40 La Floridita
23 Danielle’s Sauces
9 Ken & June’s Hazelnuts, 8 Helvetia Creamery
42 aMYLK
Bastion Roasting
Washington Steet
15 Santos Family Farm
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