Community Corner
🌱4 Council Positions Open For May Elections + Sizzle Pie Closes
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Beaverton.
Good morning, Beaverton! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right.
First, today's weather:
Cloudy, a little rain; chilly. High: 44 Low: 31.
Here are the top stories in Beaverton today:
- Are Beaverton schools better for Black and Latino students? One recent report seems to indicate that the answer is yes. The Portland School District completed a well-regarded national test on the matter in Fall 2021. Find out what the data revealed at OregonLive.
- Check out five local houses for sale via Beaverton Patch. Among the offerings are a large, two-bedroom Forest Heights townhome for under $600K and a large family home in Sherwood for $700K.
- Will it be sweatshirt weather or full-on puffer coat weather? Or perhaps a shacket? These are the questions to which you'll find answers at Patch's Beaverton Weekly Weather Forecast. (Beaverton Patch)
- Prep for the week in prep sports with help from the roundup of Beaverton high school sports at the Beaverton Patch. See what's happening with fav local teams like the Beavers, the Wildcats and more. Don't forget: Games are often live-streamed for those not able to attend in person.
- The City of Beaverton has issued the Candidate's Filing Handbook for folks interested in running for city council. There are four open positions. The filing deadline is March 8, 2022. Click the link to learn more about open positions and requirements for running.
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Today in Beaverton:
- Museo Ambulate / Walking Museum - Head to select THPRD parks to explore a Five Oaks Museum-sponsored exhibit featuring Hispanic youth activism in the Willamette Valley. Yard signs marked with QR codes create an interactive experience as you walk. (All day)
- Family Storytime - The Beaverton City Library invites kids 8 and under to a session with stories, fingerplays, songs and more. Virtual; register to get the link. (10:15 AM)
- One Book, One Beaverton Book Discussion - Register to participate in an online discussion of Cold Millions, facilitated by a local librarian. (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Sad news! Sizzle Pie Beaverton is closed until further notice due to malfunctioning pizza ovens. I'll be thinking of you and your takeaway cocktails all day, Sizzle Pie. Hoping for a speedy recovery! (Instagram)
- Yesterday was Draw a Dino Day! Click over to Twitter to see Washington County Community Library Services' list of books to help achieve that endeavor!
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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!
— Ash DeMello
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