Community Corner
🌱$723M School Bond Headed To Vote + Authentic Szechuan Cuisine
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Beaverton.
Good morning, Beaverton! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on in Beaverton today.
First, today's weather:
Cloudy. High: 50 Low: 40.
Here are the top stories today in Beaverton:
- A $723 million bond is headed to a vote in Beaverton in May. The money is earmarked for replacing Beaverton High and Raleigh Hills and addressing deferred maintenance in other district schools. If the bond is approved, the average homeowner's school-related taxation would increase to around $700. (OregonLive)
- Hear from Oregon residents about dealing with some of the country's highest gas prices at KMVU Fox 26 Medford. "It's definitely starting to make me think twice about things,"says Beaverton's Maria Meyers about refueling. Click over to the article to get some tips on keeping your vehicle more fuel-efficient.
- Take a field trip with KGW.com to Szechuan Garden in Beaverton. Owner Daniel Chen is Cantonese and shares his love of spicy Szechuan cuisine at his restaurant on Walker Road.
- 2022 marks 100 years of Oregon State Parks. Check out this roundup of nearby parks from KOIN.
- Looking for some nostalgia? If so, it might be time for a jaunt to Next Level Pinball Shop & Museum in Hillsboro. The business offers more than 400 pinball and arcade games to play and over 2,000 vintage lunchboxes to view. (KOIN)
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Today in Beaverton:
- Pacific Wonderland Poets - Beaverton City Library welcomes adults to share verses online. (6:00 PM)
- Art & the Grieving Process with artist Emily Jung Miller [online] - The Walters Center hosts a chance to learn about traditions for finding and following a healing path after loss. Registration required. (7:00 PM)
- Comedy in the Courtyard - Head to At The Garages in Lake Oswego to hear multiple comedians perform. $5. (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Rice Museum was recently featured on OPB's Oregon Field Guide. Click over to see how to view the episode on Oregon sunstones. (Instagram)
- Construction on Cornell Road from 102nd to 113th has commenced! Tap the link to learn what to expect from the project. (Twitter)
- Local Business of the Day: Top Burmese Bistro Royale downtown is always a pleasure, from soul-warming curries to a fermented tea salad that leaves me feeling fresh and energized. Check out one of my latest treats from the robot-operated hot spot on Instagram.
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you soon!
— Ash DeMello
About me: I'm an Oregon native with a degree in Linguistics and a passion for language and all things local. I've been writing professionally for eight years. Check out my profile at the Beaverton Downtown Association's blog or follow me on Instagram.