🌱 Patch AM: Where to safely spot snakes and wildlife right here in Beaverton

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In today's newsletter:

• Where to safely spot snakes and wildlife right here in Beaverton
• See how Beaverton and its rivals fared under Friday night lights

Also on today's calendar: Foursquare Leader Conference and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 52 degrees.
• Monday: Pleasantly warm with sunshine, temps: high: 79, low: 53.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oregon's Snakes Are Easier To Spot In These 8 Natural Areas Than You Might Think (takingthekids.com) — Snake-curious Beaverton residents can easily spot small, harmless snakes and other wildlife at Tualatin Hills Nature Park, a wooded and wetland oasis right off Millikan Way. The guide explains which trails offer the best chances for sightings, when the park is busiest, and how families with kids or strollers can safely enjoy close-to-home nature adventures.
   

• High school football: Who won and who lost on the local gridiron Friday night (Oct. 2) (beavertonvalleytimes.com) — Beaverton High's football team put up 35 points in a close 42–35 loss to Sunset on Friday night, one of several big-school matchups across the metro area. Local fans can also check how rivals like Westview, Aloha, Jesuit, and others fared in a full slate of 6A through 2A scores.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Beaverton

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Beginner Clinic →
  12395 SW Broadway St #150, Beaverton
  12:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Foursquare Leader Conference →
  Beaverton OR
  4:00 pm
• Foursquare Leader Conference 2026 | Beaverton, OR →
  Beaverton OR
  4:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Tumble Time →
  OMEGA Gymnastics, 9700 SW Harvest Ct STE 180, Beaverton
  11:30 am
• Two Wheel Tuesdays →
  BinaryBrewing.co, 12345 SW Broadway, Beaverton
  6:00 pm
• Bingo Night →
  3 Mugs Public House, 16755 W Baseline Rd suite 110, Beaverton
  7:00 pm
• Name That Movie Trivia →
  KingPins Beaverton, 2725 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton
  7:00 pm
• Bingo & Taco Tuesday →
  Three Mugs Public House, 16755 W. Baseline Rd. #110, Beaverton
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Travel Smart, Pack Right at AAA Beaverton →
  AAA Beaverton Service Center, 8555 SW Apple Way, Beaverton
  10:00 am
• Women in Business / Golf + Social meet-up →
  Cottage golf Studio, Southwest Broadway Street, Beaverton
  3:00 pm
• Bingo Night →
  Prime Tap House, 3900 SW Orbit St Unit 120, Beaverton
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Tumble Time →
  OMEGA Gymnastics, 9700 SW Harvest Ct STE 180, Beaverton
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• RESCUE FOUND: Rescuer tells me she has found help.
  Thank you to everyone that replied. N E W B O R N K I T T E N HELP NEEDED. A friend rescued a pregnant cat who delivered 8 kittens on 9/28… (Nextdoor Murphy Lane)
• ISO YARN & MATERIAL & OTHER CRAFTING
  I have created several crafting groups where we share with our neighbors items you no longer need, use, or want. We will enjoy every minute of… (Nextdoor Bronson)

• Boyd posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Beaverton. Apply here.
• Panda Express posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1364128-9) in Beaverton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beaverton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Aloha

• Aloha rallies to defeat Forest Grove 39-36 in league opener (beavertonvalleytimes.com)
• THE RISE OF HOUDINI to Open at Experience Theatre Project This October (broadwayworld.com)
• Her agency distributes billions for housing projects. Her husband's company helped develop some of them (oregonlive.com)

Tigard

• Ashland City Council Agenda Has Curious Item on City Manager (theashlandchronicle.com)
• Lake Oswego football rolls past Oregon City 48-12 (lakeoswegoreview.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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