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🌱Beaverton's Path To Foodie Destination + Mayor Endorses Harrington

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Beaverton.

Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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(Patch Media)

Happy Tuesday, people of Beaverton! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

First, today's weather:

Rather cloudy, showers around. High: 54 Low: 40.

Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:

  1. Washington County's Kathryn Harrington has faced some criticism recently. But not everyone is done with the current County Chair. The Mayor of Beaverton placed herself in the pro-Harrington camp with a letter posted in the Beaverton Valley Times, in which she calls Harrington "a dedicated public servant." (Click here if you have a subscription; click here for free access using your WCCLS card)
  2. Looking for more from Beaverton's mayor? Listen to Mayor Lacey Beaty's story on the Meet Me In Beaverton podcast, episode 5. The hour-long dialogue details her journey from San Diego to Afghanistan to Beaverton.
  3. And here's another podcast to check out: OregonLive's Beat Check podcast explores how Beaverton became a food and drink destination. The episode features Beat Check's largest panel ever to muse on why Beaverton is so stinking awesome. One of the panelists attributed the upswing to grant programs offered by the City of Beaverton about five years ago and City reps cold-calling Portland restaurants with opportunities to expand.
  4. Here's your fur baby roundup for the week: Click over to Beaverton Patch to meet Winston, Faith, Faline and more. All of them need homes.
  5. Looking for a job in the Beaverton area? Browse the latest career possibilities at the Beaverton Patch.

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Today in Beaverton:

  • Toddler Storytime (at Main) - Beaverton City Library welcomes kids ages 2-3 for a fun session promoting a love of literacy! (10:15 a.m.)
  • Mindfully Working With Stress - Beaverton City Library invites adults to learn strategies for cultivating resilience. Register to get the link. (1 p.m.)
  • Pub Trivia With Geeks Who Drink - Pacific Growlers (11427 SW Scholls Ferry Rd.) hosts a chance to prove your geek-dom. (7 p.m.)
  • Every Husband's Nightmare - Explore Oregon's finest handmade goods, home decor, art, collectibles and foods in a boutique-style setting at the Wingspan Event Center Conference Room. (10 a.m. - 8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Don't forget to get your Boba on with the Beaverton Downtown Association at the Old Town Bubble Tea Walk on April 30. Click over to Instagram to find out how to register!
  • Here's another item for your calendar: The Aloha Community Farmers Market's opening day is Thursday, May 5. Vendors include Sweet Oregon Berry, a glazed nut purveyor, Integrity Brewing and many, many others!

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'm off to grab some tacos. See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Ash DeMello

About me: I've been rediscovering soup lately. Check out my profile at the Beaverton Downtown Association's blog or follow me on Instagram.

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