Community Corner
🌱Beaverton's April Home Prices Up 15.6% + Cheap Eats In Beaverton
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Beaverton.
Happy Tuesday, Beaverton! Here's everything worth knowing today in town.
First, today's weather:
Clouds breaking for some sun. High: 62 Low: 44.
Here are the top stories today in Beaverton:
- Nancy Crampton Brophy's murder trial has been postponed again because of COVID-19. This is the second time proceedings against the Washington County-based romance novelist have been delayed for pandemic-related reasons. The trial was set to resume Monday, May 2, but officials said it would not resume until today or later. (Beaverton Patch)
- Do you have school-age kids who participate in the Oregon Battle of the Books? Cedar Mill Community Library just brought the 2023 OBOB selections to their shelves. (Twitter)
- See what Beaverton School District employees are doing to help make the community better via a recent YouTube interview. Meet Kinnaman Elementary School social worker, Laura Bond. She provides social-emotional support for students, runs the Oregon Food Bank distribution site at the school and much more. Bond characterizes her work as part of BSD's investment in individuals to serve the community.
- Looking for cheap eats in the area? KOIN.com shares some of the most popular budget-friendly spots in Portland, but many of them have locations in the Beaverton area. The Sudra comes in at Number 26, and Beavertonians can enjoy the vegan fair in Old Town Downtown Beaverton. At Number Three stands Killer Burger. Head to Cedar Hills or Tanasbourne to taste the highly-rated smash burgers. Finally, Frank's Noodle House came in at Number One, and there's a location right on Walker near 158th where you can get your bowl of carby goodness (among other delicious selections).
- The average home sale price in Beaverton was up 15% in April 2022 over March 2022. The area continues to be characterized as a "seller's market," with 86 of 104 homes sold going for over asking price during the month. Most Beaverton homes sat on the market for just six days before the sellers accepted an offer. (Rocket Homes)
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Today in Beaverton:
- Toddler Storytime (at Main) - Beaverton City Library invites you and your mini (ages 2 and 3) to come join in for songs, stories, fingerplays and more! (10:15 a.m.)
- First Tuesday Art Walk in Downtown Hillsboro - Meet with the woodworkers of Uncommon Grove, sample local wines and chill out to live music as you peruse the shops. (5 p.m. - 8 p.m.)
- May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Celebrate with a class on Beginner's Chinese Calligraphy for adults and teens. Register to pick up a supply kit at the Cedar Mill Community Library, then log on for a class at 6:30 p.m.
- Trivia @ Cascadia Taphouse - Tonight's edition may involve house cats, but will definitely involve beer. (7 p.m. - 9 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Hey! Did you know May 2-6 is Teacher Appreciation Month? If there's a special educator in your life, it might be the right time to send them that well-deserved card or buy them their next cup of coffee. (Twitter)
- May also marks Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Explore those cultures through a handy booklist from the Cedar Mill Community Library. (Twitter)
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— Ash DeMello
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