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COVID Scholarship Winner + Addiction Center + Recycling Event
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It's so good to see you here at the Beaverton Patch newsletter for Saturday. Let's get you started with everything you need to know going on locally today.
First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 88 Low: 62.
Here are the top stories in Beaverton today:
- Washington County commissioners unanimously agreed to move forward with building a new addiction treatment center. The facility's working name is Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment. Oregon rated 48th in the nation for access to substance use disorder services in a 2019 survey. (Pamplin Media Group)
- Reporters Jenny Hansson and Emily Burris remind folks that the Virginia Garcia mobile vaccine clinic is up and running in Beaverton through August 1. With COVID-19 Delta variant rearing its ugly head, it might be time to head over to the Tektronix location if you haven't already had your shot. (KOIN.com)
- Beaverton's Maya Kolaric is one of the five statewide recipients of the $100,000 Oregon College Savings Plan scholarships, part of the Take Your Shot, Oregon campaign. The incoming freshmen at the Arts & Communication Magnet Academy initially thought the award was a hoax, but realized otherwise upon a call from Governor Kate Brown. Regarding her reasons for getting vaccinated, Maya says, "I just wanted to help protect (my) grandma." (Pamplin Media Group)
- A new list of the "Hottest 'Hoods" near Portland is out, featuring multiple Beaverton locales. The list of 25 best Portland-area ZIP codes for homebuyers includes 97003 and 97007, with 97006 topping in at #4. (KGW)
- Looking for activities to keep you busy this weekend? Check out Patch's roundup of weekend events. (Patch)
Today in Beaverton
- Recycling Event at Century High School - Responsibly dispose of items that don't go to the curb. (8:00 AM)
- Beaverton Farmers Market - Discover summer produce, artisanal beverages and baked goods, crafts and more downtown, near the Beaverton City Library. (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
- Chalk the Block - Free craft packets let kids get creative at designated spots within the Raleigh Swim Center/Park or at home. (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
- Head over to Hillsboro for the Washington County Fair! Back after a year off, the iconic event offers free admission. Enjoy farm animals, music, ventriloquists, rides, fair food and more. (10:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
- Live Music at Syndicate Wine Bar - The popular downtown spot hosts acoustic songwriters David Pollack and Ronnie Carrier. (4:00 PM)
Beaverton Patch Notebook
- Clean Water Services provides a list of easy, natural and safe ways to deal with destructive pests on their Clean Water GROW blog for those protecting summer gardens. (Twitter)
- Beaverton Police Department introduces Officer Brad Sutton and Clinician Christy Harangozo, two of the newest members of the Washington County Mental Health Response Team (MHRT). (Instagram)
- Beaverton Downtown Association draws attention to a female-run company of 22 team members whose mission is to make professional photography more accessible to the community while providing stability and opportunity for freelance photographers. (Facebook)
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— Ash DeMello
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