Hey there, Banks! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Banks runners and vaulters powered a championship meet performance
Today's riddle: Who is taller, Mr Bigger or Mr Bigger's son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunshine, nice and warm, temps: high: 78, low: 46.
- Friday: Sunshine and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Huskies, Eagles make marks at Meet of Champions (sweethomenews.com) — Banks High School’s girls track team captured the Meet of Champions title with 60 points, led by standout performances in the 400, 800, pole vault, and distance events. Banks boys also scored well, with top-three finishes in the 1500, 3000, and triple jump against strong statewide competition.

📸 Around Banks
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Upcoming Events in
Banks
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Tuesday May 5
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Tuesday Learners
Banks Public Library, 111 Market Street, Banks
10:00 am
Wednesday May 6
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Wednesday Wigglers
Banks Public Library, 111 Market Street, Banks
10:00 am
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Digital Navigator One on One Tech Help
Banks Public Library, 111 Market Street, Banks
10:00 am
Thursday May 7
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Tween Crafternoon
Banks Public Library, 111 Market Street, Banks
3:15 pm
Saturday May 9
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Teen Service Saturday
Banks Public Library, 111 Market Street, Banks
10:00 am
📣 Banks Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday April 30
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Forest Grove High School Plant Sale
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Forest Grove, OR 97116
10:00 am
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Pour & Explore Class – Off the Beaten Path →
David Hill Vineyards & Winery, 46350 NW David Hill Rd, Forest Grove
6:00 pm
Friday May 1
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Digital Navigator: One-On-One Tech Assistance →
Forest Grove City Library, 2114 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove
10:00 am
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ASO Forest Grove Game Club (Forest Grove) →
Wild Willow Studio | Creative Enterprises | Dance, Exercise, Pottery & More..., 1913 21st Ave, Forest Grove
5:00 pm
Saturday May 2
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Pacific University & BHSD Indian Ed Powwow →
Stoller Center, 2331 Main St, Forest Grove
11:00 am
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Forest Grove Wine Walk — Patton Valley Wines →
Patton Valley Wines, 2007 Main St, Forest Grove
12:00 pm
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Green Grove Cohousing Open House →
Green Grove Cohousing, 3900 Coho Cir, Forest Grove
1:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello Neighbors,
I want to help as many gardeners grow more food this year, so I’m selling my veggie starts at a low price.
I have many types of indeterminant and… (Nextdoor Satellite)
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Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Cornelius. Apply here.
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Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Hillsboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Banks here.
🗞 Nearby News
Forest Grove
- Forest Grove revisits ICE response amid new laws, community concerns (forestgrovenewstimes.com)
- High school baseball/softball: Local scores and standouts from Monday (hillsboronewstimes.com)
- Too many data centers, beefing up school performance: Candidates for state representative debate solutions (oregonlive.com)
Hillsboro
- The Gambit: Whispers from Hillsboro's Ronler Acres Intel Revisited As Bagger's Predictions Now Prove Spot On (hillsboroherald.com)
- Washington County officially opens new Safe Rest Pods (koin.com)
- Local teacher makes an appearance on 'Jeopardy!' (wnewsj.com)
Ok Banks! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His son; he's just a little Bigger. (Thank you Joe Y. for sending it in!)
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