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🌱 Baby Orangutan Born At Oregon Zoo + The Reser Hosts Ukrainian Group
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Morning, people of Beaverton! It's me again, Ash DeMello, your host of the Beaverton Daily.
First, today's weather:
Cooler with periods of rain. High: 53 Low: 41.
Here are the top five stories today in Beaverton:
- Been to the Oregon Zoo lately? If not, here's a reason to put it on the list of your upcoming to-dos: The zoo welcomed a brand new orangutan baby on Wednesday, April 13. The Bornean orangutan mother, Kitra, and her bundle of furry joy are doing well. Staff are taking a hands-off approach to the birth, but they expect Kitra to allow them access to the baby within two weeks. (Portland Tribune)
- Get a preview of tonight's show at The Reser via OPB.org. DakhaBrakha is a Ukrainian folk music group set to perform this evening in Beaverton, bringing a greater understanding of Ukrainian culture and the country's current plight to our local community. Though the performance is sold out, The Reser's Executive Director, Chris Ayzoukian, says there might be limited tickets available at the box office before the show starts.
- The county is looking for your thoughts on two possible options for a realignment of Saltzman Road. Head to an online open house on May 8 to learn more about a) the Western Alignment, which involved building a bridge to align Saltzman Road with Laidlaw Road and 130th Avenue, or b) the Eastern Alignment which simply widens the existing Saltzman Road. Click over to Washington County to get details about the event and the project.
- Learn about one of the area's phenomenal teens via Beaverton Valley Times (click here if you have a paid subscription; click here for free access via your WCCLS card). Bethany's Isaac Choi is just 16, but he's got his future all mapped out. He's leveraging his position at top of the class at the Oregon Charter Academy (an online public school) to prepare for a medical career. But first, the United States Airforce. Tap over to the article to get inspired by Choi's drive and determination.
- Feeling like house shopping? See five local Beaverton-area properties on the market at Beaverton Patch. Click over to see a sweet little Somerset West starter home, a pretty condo near Villa Sport and a million-dollar Bethany five-bedroom.
Today in Beaverton:
- Baby Bugs Storytime (at Murray Scholls) - The littlest Beavertonians are invited to a story time session featuring music, stories and more. (11 a.m.)
- Song Circle - Get out your pitch pipe and join in with fellow music lovers with the Beaverton City Library via Zoom. Lyrics and chords will be provided. (6 p.m.)
- Last Call Trivia @ The Dublin Pub (6821 Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway) - Showcase your smarts alongside a favorite beverage (or two). (7 p.m. - 9 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- The library just got more sustainable! Beaverton's Main location recently added a bottle filler. So next time you're hittin' the stacks, take your reusable bottle and stay hydrated! (Twitter)
- Do social situations feel a bit awkward after the pandemic? Beaverton City Library may have some help! "Chronic social isolation during the pandemic had consequences for our friendships. Learn to build more meaningful connections with others at the virtual presentation 'How To Be a Better Friend: Listening With Empathy' this Wednesday, April 20 at 10 a.m." (Facebook)
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— Ash DeMello
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