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Farmers Market Ice Cream + POA/Kodak Mash-Up + Mayor Talks Growth

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Let's get this Friday, August 20 started. Here's everything worth knowing around Beaverton as you get ready for the weekend. Highlights of today's digest include where to find ice cream and things to top it with, an update from the mayor and

First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. Chill out today with a high of just 75 and a low of 57.

Here are the top stories in Beaverton today:

  1. Beaverton Farmers Market reminds folks that it's a great time to explore all the varieties of ice cream the market has on offer. Handel's Ice Cream and Garry's Meadow Fresh (Lady Lane Farm) both sell scoops onsite every Saturday. There are also lots of options for toppings among the stalls, including a drizzly chocolate sauce from Suzanne's Chocolates and 29 Kettle Confectionery's seasoned and candied nuts for a bit of crunch. (pdxfoodpress.com)
  2. Take a dive into the world of inks and local business with an overview of the recent mashup from Eastman Kodak and Pacific Office Automation. The duo announced Wednesday that the Beaverton-based company will now be a key distributor of Kodak digital print solutions. (I like to imagine it went down much like Michael signing Hammermill in that Office episode....) (Ink World Magazine)
  3. Tune into a KXL recording of Mayor Lacey Beaty talking about city issues. Beaty discussed the recent shift to a council-manager system of local government, South Cooper Mountain development and the possibility of an In-and-Out Burger on Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. She notes that Beaverton has experienced growth amounting to the size of the town of Cornelius in recent years, along with all the new restaurants, services and potential problems that fast growth brings. (750 KXL)
  4. KOIN provides an update on one local teen's efforts to help those experiencing homelessness. Mountainside High School junior Aidan Ionis started the 'Giving Bag Initiative' in April, providing hand-delivered bags filled with food and toiletries. Ionis has raised about $2,500 via GoFundMe and other sources, and he plans to keep the kindness going. (KOIN.com)
  5. Beaverton High alum Sam Noyer says he's 'comfortable' with his new team at OSU while competing for a starting spot. Three other teammates are contending for starting quarterback at the Beaver's season opener on September 5: Tristan Gebbia, Chance Nolan and Sam Vidlak. Fans can check out the lineup at a scrimmage Saturday at Reser Stadium. (Corvallis Gazette Times)

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Today in Beaverton

  • Summer Legacy Adult Soccer Tournament - Futbol fans can head to THPRD fields off 158th Avenue for a weekend of competitive play, hosted by the Greater Portland Soccer District. (All day)
  • Age Cafe - Beaverton City Library - Join in for a conversation related to aging, growth and older adulthood. (11:00 AM)
  • Drive-Thru Lemonade Stand - Farmington Square Retirement and Assisted Living hosts a pucker-producing summer event. (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
  • Almost Live Lounge - At the Garages welcomes you to their outdoor patio for tunes from Steve Hale. (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
  • Masque Alfresco presents "Looking Glass Alice in Wonderland" - Shimmy on over to the South Lawn at Beaverton City Library for a musical retelling of Lewis Carroll's classics. (7:00 PM)

Beaverton Patch Notebook

  • Beaverton Police Department gives a heads-up in case you're considering shirking a designated driver - "The Beaverton Police Department will have extra officers on the road through September 6, 2021 looking for impaired drivers." (Instagram)
  • @Beavertoneats reports that Koya Sushi is temporarily closed due to a staffing shortage. Hurry on over if you need a job! (Instagram)
  • Beaverton City Government: "Looking for a place to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Our partners at the @VirginiaGarcia Memorial Health Center (@VGMHC) has vaccination events open to the public and doesn't need an appointment." Click on over to find out where! (Facebook)

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— Ash DeMello

Eight years as a freelance writer gives me strong opinions about Oxford commas and dangling modifiers. If you have strong opinions about the Beaverton Daily, our community or things you'd like to hear about, reach out anytime to ash.the.copyartist@gmail.com.

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