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In today's newsletter:

• Which Beaverton students just made the National Merit semifinalist list?
• Which Beaverton standouts already locked in their college baseball futures?
• Need confidential help after sexual assault? A Beaverton resource is ready.

Also on today's calendar: Grand Opening party ribbon cutting w/ Rep. Bonamici + Mayor Beaty, and a Golden Tic [CREO CHOCOLATE].

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Nice with sun and clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.
• Friday: Low clouds may break; cooler, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 63 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These 191 Oregon high school students are National Merit Scholarship semifinalists (oregonlive.com) — Beaverton students from Mountainside, Valley Catholic, the International School of Beaverton, and local homeschools are among 191 Oregon semifinalists for the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. These high scorers on the PSAT now compete for prestigious scholarships to be awarded next spring, highlighting strong academic performance in Beaverton and neighboring school communities.
   

• Oregon Commitment Tracker (prepbaseballreport.com subscription) — Two Beaverton outfielders, Chase Austin and Landon Wight, headline local talent in Oregon's 2027 baseball commitment tracker, with pledges to Oregon State and Lane Community College. The list shows where top high school players statewide are headed, giving Beaverton families and fans a snapshot of college destinations across all levels.
   

• Sexual assault suspect arrested in Portland; woman stabbed him during attack (kgw.com) — A violent sexual assault in North Portland led to the arrest of a 36-year-old suspect after the survivor fought back and called 911. For Beaverton residents, the key takeaway is that the Sexual Assault Resource Center on SW Griffith Drive offers confidential local support and a 24/7 hotline for anyone needing help processing or reporting sexual violence.
   

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Saturday September 12
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Thursday September 10
• Grand Opening party ribbon cutting w/ Rep. Bonamici + Mayor Beaty, and a Golden Tic [CREO CHOCOLATE] →
  2855 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton
  9:00 am
Saturday September 12
• OAK HILLS MUSIC ON THE GREEN →
  Oak Hills Recreation Center, 2400 NW 153rd Avenue, Beaverton
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 10
• Toddler Time (2-3 years)
  Tigard Public Library 13500 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, OR 97223
  10:15 am
• Family Storytime
  Tigard Public Library 13500 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, OR 97223
  11:15 am
• Garden Home Afternoon Book Group
  Garden Home Community Library 7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland, OR 97223
  1:00 pm
• Family Storytime - Evening edition
  Garden Home Community Library 7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland, OR 97223
  5:00 pm
• Tigard Writers' Space
  Tigard Public Library 13500 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, OR 97223
  6:00 pm
• Community Band Rehearsal
  Baker SD 5J Portland, OR 97294
  6:00 pm
• Thurs Jam hosted by Dan Hess & Friends at Beach Hut Deli →
  Beach Hut Deli/Sunset at Beach Hut, 12436 SW Main St, Tigard
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Catherine Creek Scamper
  Baker SD 5J Portland, OR 97294
• Rosh Hashanah Observed
  Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J Portland, OR 97224

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• Hi everyone – we're new to Beaverton School District this year.
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• Leisure Care, Inc. posted a job opening for Plant Operations | Janitorial Assistant in Beaverton. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Who are the state's best girls soccer teams after a week of action? Find out here (beavertonvalleytimes.com)
• A Data Center Offered $26 Million for Her Land. She Said No. - The Journal. (wsj.com)

Tigard

• Nancy Hudson Cross (forestgrovenewstimes.com)
• Woman shot, killed in Tigard apartment parking lot identified (kgw.com)
• Who are the state's best girls soccer teams after a week of action? Find out here (valleytimes.news)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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