🌱 Patch AM: How a new $500,000 grant will change Beaverton’s Behavioral Health Court.

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In today's newsletter:

• How a new $500,000 grant will change Beaverton's Behavioral Health Court.
• Beaverton tech consortium quietly picks a new global industry leader

Also on today's calendar: Steve Hale solo at Hoffman Farms Store and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
• Saturday: Some sun with a shower, temps: high: 61, low: 42.
• Sunday: Sun-soaked conditions, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Salinas, Hoyle, Dexter Announce $4.3 Million to Support Public Safety Across Oregon (senate.gov) — Beaverton is set to receive $500,000 in federal funding to expand its Behavioral Health Court, which supports residents with mental health challenges involved in the municipal justice system. The grant is part of a $4.3 million statewide package backing youth safety, child advocacy, and police upgrades in Gresham, Salem, Cottage Grove, and other Oregon communities.
   

• Executive Change: FiRa Consortium Appoints Sunil Jogi as President (intelligence360.news) — A Beaverton-based technology consortium, FiRa, has named Sunil Jogi as its new president, underscoring the city's role in cutting-edge ultra wideband location technology. Headquartered on SW 153rd Drive, the nonprofit coordinates global standards and certification for UWB, connecting more than 100 member companies and helping shape how future devices locate and interact with each other.
   

📸 Around Beaverton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Beaverton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Steve Hale solo @ Hoffman Farms Store →
  Hoffman Farms Store, 22242 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Beaverton
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Steve Hale solo at Hoffman Farms Store →
  Hoffman Farms Store, 22242 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Beaverton
  12:00 pm
• Steve Hale at Hoffman Farms Store →
  Hoffman Farms Store, 22242 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Beaverton
  12:00 pm
• Wine Club Tasting: Sat. 1 PM →
  Syndicate Wine Bar, 12620 SW First Street, Beaverton
  1:00 pm
• Irish Session – Trad Irish Music →
  Three Mugs Public House, 16755 W. Baseline Rd. #110, Beaverton
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Sunday Worship (in person) →
  Spirit of Grace, 7400 Southwest Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton
  8:30 am
• Sunday Worship (hybrid) →
  Spirit of Grace, 7400 Southwest Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton
  10:45 am
• Wine Club Tasting: Sun. 1 PM →
  Syndicate Wine Bar, 12620 SW First Street, Beaverton
  1:00 pm
• Wine Club Tasting: Sun. 4 PM →
  Syndicate Wine Bar, 12620 SW First Street, Beaverton
  4:00 pm
• Queer Grace →
  Spirit of Grace, 7400 Southwest Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton
  7:00 pm
Monday October 12
• School's Out Camp →
  OMEGA Gymnastics, 9700 SW Harvest Ct STE 180, Beaverton
  8:00 am
Tuesday October 13
• SenLinYu in Conversation With Avendell →
  Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for honest opinions on meal delivery services like Hello Fresh.
  Is it really cheaper than just buying groceries? We are a family if 2 adults now since the kids have moved away. I spend a ton on groceries every… (Nextdoor Progress Ridge - Horizon)
• UPDATE: I took them into VCA Murrayhill and they do have a chip.
  However, it hasn't been updated since 2022 and we have not been able to get a hold of the number listed. Looks like they were initially adopted from… (Nextdoor Sexton Mountain)

• Analog Devices posted a job opening for Machine Shop Operator in Beaverton. Apply here.
• Aramark posted a job opening for Chef de Cuisine in Beaverton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beaverton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Aloha

• Mad Greek Deli owner says he gave it his all despite upcoming closure (beavertonvalleytimes.com)
• Rogue Pilots Are a Growing Safety Threat. No One Knows How to Stop Them. - The Journal. (wsj.com)

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• The Regatta 5K Run/Walk Returns (tualatinlife.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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