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Beaverton Food Project + Econo Lodge Criticisms + Crafty Options
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Happy Tuesday, people of Beaverton! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. There's news about locals efforts to help those in need, business owners' feedback regarding homelessness and lots of activity options if you're feeling crafty today.
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First, today's weather:
Mostly cloudy throughout the day, but summer isn't quite gone yet! High: 90 Low: 62.
Here are the top stories today in Beaverton:
- Neighbors are being neighborly in some spots in our area these days, as demonstrated by the Beaverton Food Project. Inspired by the Portland Free Fridge, Beaverton resident Inca Gutner established a mutual aid network that provides free food via 10 area refrigerators/pantries to whoever needs it. Check out the org's website to find out locations! (Pamplin Media Group)
- Head over to KOIN to read the business community's response to the conversion of an Econo Lodge on 10th Avenue in Hillsboro. Last month, business owners from the area around the former motel and city representatives met with county officials in Shute Park to clear the air. Complaints included employees' safety concerns, property damage and the impression that the county was targeting the historically Latinx neighborhood. Washington County officials stated that they're committed to working more openly with the community in the future. (KOIN)
- Most schools start this week, and that means schedules are changing for many folks around town. Patch offers a roundup of events happening in the Beaverton area to help you get your week organized and filled to the brim with interesting items. Choose from watercolor classes, family storytimes and more! (Patch)
- ...And while you're over at the Patch site, why not take a look at the prep sports schedules. Whether you're a parent, a student-athlete or a sports enthusiast looking to take in a game, there are lots of options. This week has multiple varsity football games to choose from, including Beaverton High School v. Aloha and Westview v. Mountainside. (Patch)
- If you ride TriMet regularly, it might be a good idea to check out the agency's latest route updates. Westside changes include combining Line 93-Tigard/Sherwood and Line 94-Pacific Hwy/Sherwood into a single line, called Line 94. People who use the current line 94 will gain weekend and holiday service with this modification. Trimet reps said the adjustments were made to more accurately match ridership and traffic conditions. (KOIN)
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Today in Beaverton:
- Family Storytime on the Lawn (in person) - Beaverton City Library invites you and your family to outdoor fun with books, rhymes and music. (11:00 AM)
- Maker Studio (in person) - Beaverton City Library - Teens are welcomed to drop-in, self-directed crafting time. Materials provided. Grades 6-12. (3:00 PM)
- Craft Corner - Tualatin Valley Creates hosts guided in-person, outdoor crafting time, or you can bring your own supplies and join the fun at Tigard Public Library! (3:30 PM)
- Knit-In (in person or online/en persona o en línea) - Share your love for needle arts (crochet, knitting or embroidery) at this low-key event hosted by Tualatin Valley Creates and Cornelius Public Library. (4:00 PM)
- City Council Meeting - Televised - Agenda items include info about Welcoming Week and emergency preparedness. (6:00 PM)
Beaverton Patch Notebook
- Beaverton City Government: "Downtown has two new bike repair stations [...]. Find them at Beaverton Swim Center & LaScala Food Hall." (Facebook)
- Aloha Community Library: The final free school supplies are on offer for those in need at the library during service hours on Tuesday, September 8, 1:00 PM - 6: 00 PM. (Instagram)
- It's National Beer Lovers Day, and of course, the Beaverton area is swimming with great places to celebrate. Try the patio at Great Notion in Cedar Mill or join the sour revolution at The Lodge at Cascade Brewing.
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