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🌱Beaverton Kid Of The Year Finalist + Man Donates Student Desks
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Beaverton.
Morning, Beaverton! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on in town today.
First, today's weather:
Cloudy, a little rain; chilly. High: 42 Low: 33.
Here are the top stories today in Beaverton:
- A Beaverton local has made the list of Kid of the Year Finalists for Time Magazine. Jenell Theobald, 15, advocates for those with developmental and physical disabilities. Theobald herself has autism, so she acutely understands the challenges people can face and knows some insightful ways to help. Get Theobald's whole story at TIME.
- Looking for a vaccine? Check out a list of Washington County-sponsored Beaverton walk-in clinics from KOIN.com. There's also the Oregon Health Authority vaccination site at Tektronix. Click over to the article to get the details for all the locations.
- A statewide clean drinking water effort was recently awarded $92 million in federal funds. US Representative Suzanne Bonamici, who represents Washington County and other parts of Northwest Oregon, announced the influx of money earlier this month. The funds will go towards replacing lead pipes and making improvements to wastewater and drinking water systems over the next five years. (Beaverton Patch)
- The Beaverton School District's 2021 WE Award to a Community Member went to Ron Holmgren, who made desks for students for remote schooling. He was inspired by a segment on television to build spots for kids to call their own and hopefully create a foundation for greater scholastic success. So far, Holmgren has built and donated 50 desks. (Instagram)
- The thought of snow has just about everyone in the area aflutter. Tap the link to get the details of Beaverton's weekend weather forecast. Sources say we should have a twinkly white December 25, with possible accumulation of up to 4.4 inches in the Metro area. (Beaverton Patch)
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Today in Beaverton:
- Elephants Fondue: Take Home Tasting - Scurry on over to the iconic Portland épicerie on NW 22nd to snag your free sample bag. (While supplies last, starting at 10:00 AM)
- Village Gallery Arts Show & Sale - Do some shopping and check out pieces from local artists next door to the Cedar Mill Community Library on Saltzman Road. (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Beaverton Downtown Association reminds folks that... "Most wrapping paper is recyclable and can be placed in your home recycling cart. Please do not include paper with glitter, or foil wrap." Get the details at Facebook.
- Heads up from Beaverton City Library: Both library locations will be closed Friday, December 24 and Saturday, December 25. (Facebook)
- Shoutout to the Washington County DA staff, who filled a truck with supplies donated to help Afghan refugees resettling in Oregon. Check out their efforts at Instagram.
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— Ash DeMello