Community Corner
🌱Drug Take Back + Leaf Disposal + Mural Making and More!
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Welcome to your weekend, neighbors! Ash DeMello here with today's Beaverton Daily. There's so many interesting things to do today— read on to find out more about football games, mural-making and where to find a stock of budget-friendly books for the stormy weekend.
First, today's weather:
Mostly cloudy, a little rain. High: 57 Low: 50.
Here are the top stories in Beaverton today:
- See what a local pharmacist has to say about the wait for Moderna and J&J boosters. Beaverton Pharmacy's Wade Irby says demand for the Pfizer booster has kept the pharmacy busy, and the new boosters will likely make it even busier. The shots have been approved by the FDA, but Oregon and Washington residents have to wait for the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup and the Oregon Healthy Authority to give approval too. (KPTV.com)
- If you're in the market for a home in the Metro area, you've likely experienced a lot of frustration. Jayati Ramakrishnan reports that prices are still climbing, although the scene is becoming less competitive. While the median sale price is up about 13 percent over last year, the number of new listings is also up about 15 percent. Read the experiences of buyers and opinions of realtors over at the article on OregonLive.
- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EOCC) applauded a young woman's courage after she chose to come forward with allegations of sexual harassment against the Hannah Pet Hospital of Tigard. The EOCC filed suit against the business on her behalf, and the hospital recently settled for $45,000. Read more details at Beaverton Patch.
- Get a closer look at The Book Corner downtown via a KXL interview with Roger Tobin, Board Chair of the New Friends of the Beaverton City Library. The cozy spot's profits go to support the city library. All offerings at the shop are $5 or less, with kids' books going for $1.
- Feeling in need of some healthy competition? Go support a local team at one of the many varsity football games scheduled for this weekend. Highlights include BHS versus Sunset and Mountainside versus Jesuit, both on Friday. Check out the list at Patch.com.
Today in Beaverton:
- Got leaves to drop? Head over to a CleanWater Services location for the 29th Annual Leaf Disposal & Food Drive. Click over to find locations throughout the area. (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
- DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Event - Drop your unused or expired prescriptions at the Beaverton Police Department. (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
- Artist Pop-up, "Kids Games" - Tualatin Valley Creates hosts a family-friendly interactive exhibition at the Hillsboro Civic Center South Plaza in conjunction with the Hillsboro Famers Market. (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
- Treemendous Trees - Take a jaunt to Jackson Bottom Wetland to learn how trees contribute to the health of wetlands and participate in some free, tree-themed crafts. (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
- Talking Walls Celebration - Local youth are invited to join amazing Latinx artists, alongside THPRD, Color Outside the Lines and the Five Oaks Museum for a day of mural making, art and conversation at the Howard M. Terpenning Complex ( 15707 SW Walker Road). (11:00 AM)
- Rocky Rogers, Rocket Ranger: Episode 736 - Undersea Urgency - Take a short road trip to Tualatin's Winona Grange (8340 SW Seneca Street, Tualatin) for a classically-inspired radio drama performance. Donations taken at the door. (7:30 PM)
Beaverton Patch Notebook
- Washington County Community Library Services declares National Binge Reading Weekend. Head to a library to grab your stack— the weather's gonna be great for it! (Twitter)
- Heading to the beach this weekend? NWS Portland predicts hazardous conditions this weekend, with possible sneaker waves and moving logs on beaches. (Twitter)
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— Ash DeMello
About me: After graduating with a useful degree in Linguistics, I began an illustrious and fulfilling career producing e-commerce product copy at my dining room table. When I'm not writing the Daily, I enjoy helicopter parenting and jogging very slowly on the Westside Trail. If you have tips or suggestions for an upcoming Beaverton Daily, I'm all ears. Reach out anytime to ash.the.copyartist@gmail.com.