Cell Phone Crackdown + Kindergarten Readiness + Saturday Workouts

Welcome to Saturday! Read on to find a few top news items as well as some events to enjoy on this beautiful day. A few highlights include a police crackdown on cell phone use while driving, a kindergarten readiness class and Saturday workouts at Cedar Hills Community Center.

Today’s Weather:

It’s starting to feel a lot like summer with a high of 80’ and a low of 50’ today with partly cloudy skies.

Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:

1. THPRD still requires face masks for youth programs, indoors and out. This is an adjustment to the organization’s statement last week regarding outdoor mask usage. (THPRD)
2. The City of Beaverton is requesting help to determine current and future parking needs within the city. Log on to their site to fill out a parking survey. (City of Beaverton)
3. Consider yourself warned: Beaverton Police are cracking down on cell phone violations while driving. (@beaverton_police)
4. A Beaverton man was sentenced this week for stealing a car during a test drive. Jermel Arcilicia Taylor had his day in court Wednesday regarding the February incident. (Fox12)
5. Beaverton School District shares new footage about their electric bus. Portland General Electric and the local transportation department teamed up with BSD to make the ultra-quiet, energy-saving school bus a reality. (@BeavertonSD)

Today in Beaverton:

• I Love Gamay— Cooper Mountain Vineyards welcomes wine enthusiasts to enjoy Oregon Gamays, snacks and all-around good times. (11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Ready, Set, Kindergarten! Beaverton City Library hosts a special six-session virtual intro to the first year of school for families. (10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.)
• On the hunt for a new job? Why not maximize your resume with help from The Resume Score Calculator’s virtual event. (11 a.m. to noon)

Beaverton Patch Notebook:

• Today is National Burger Day! Where’s your favorite burger spot around town? (KOIN)
• FYI: THPRD Cedar Hills facility is now officially open Saturdays. Go get your workout on! (@THPRDCedarHills)

That’s all there is for now. Have a safe weekend! Feel welcome to reach out to beaverton@patch.com with any feedback or news and events you’d like to see in the Beaverton Daily Digest.

-Ashley

About me: My name is Ashley DeMello, and I’ve worked as a copywriter for the last eight years. I live in the Beaverton area, and I love it! When I’m not gathering info for this newsletter, you’ll probably find me lost somewhere on the Westside Trail.