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🌱 Hillsboro Art Walk + KTown Opens On Lombard + decarli To Move

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Welcome Beaverton! It's the first of March. We're rounding the corner on winter and heading towards daylight savings time. Ash DeMello has earned herself a little vacation so I'll be filling in here for a couple of days so that you still get all the local news you need to start your day. - Merlin Douglass

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, a little rain. High: 57 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories in Beaverton today:

  1. Governor Kate Brown has decided to lift the mask mandate in Oregon as of March 12. Saying although she doesn't believe the pandemic is over, she is lifting the mandate at the same time that California and Washington do the same thing. The change will not affect regulations for masks in healthcare settings, on airplanes or on public transit among other places. (Beaverton Valley Times) (Pamplin Media Group: Click here for free access via your WCCLS login; click here if you have a paid subscription)
  2. Beaverton fav restaurant decarli has announced it is moving to the old Hometown Buffet site on Hall Boulevard some time this spring. They say the new space is bigger and the parking situation will be better. (Facebook)
  3. If the world situation seems a bit trying lately, the Beaverton Library's got you. They have produced a loving kindness meditation for YouTube. The 4 minute 6 second video by librarian, Sarah, offers a gentle, healing interactive meditation exercise that can be accessed here. (YouTube)
  4. Speaking of healing, the City of Beaverton is offering grants for peace builders in our community. The date for application is rolling and they are currently taking applications. Successful applicants will be notified approximately 4 weeks after submitting their applications. Grants are up to $1,500 per project. (City of Beaverton)
  5. Beaverton High School has announced they are currently accepting applications for the spring athletics season. Application is online and the school reminds parents and students that each student athlete has to have a physical exam, must be currently enrolled and passing their classes. Thanks to a donor, fees for participating have been reduced and payments can be arranged. (Beaverton High School)

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Today in Beaverton:

  • The Beaverton Library is accepting entries beginning today from teens of flowers for a photo contest that will conclude at the end of March. The photos can be of flowers in your garden, in a vase or anywhere. A $10 gift card to Pizzicato Pizza will be awarded to the winner. Send your photo entry to Teen Photo Contest.
  • First Tuesday Art Walk is scheduled this evening in Hillsboro's Cultural Art District. The walk will begin at Walters Cultural Arts Center at 527 E. Main St. The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend. 8 p.m.
  • If the week is dragging you down and you'd like to get out to for a little fun, consider a Trivia Night in Forest Grove. Waltz Brewing is holding a Trivia Night tonight at their location, 1900 A St. They don't serve food but will allow customers to bring food in with them if they like. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

From my notebook:

  • The City of Beaverton is looking to fill a number of volunteer advisory committee posts. One such opportunity is to join the Bicycle Advisory Committee, which is looking for new members. They are planning to bring back Bike Beaverton in the spring. Apply online.
  • KTown, the much anticipated Korean BBQ restaurant opened this past week at 4570 SW Lombard. They offer all you can eat as well as regular dinner portions. They are open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday).
  • As things begin to open up, if you haven't gotten all your vaccines or boosters, it's not too late. Today the Washington County mobile vaccine team will be at Greenway Elementary school in Beaverton at 9150 SW Downing Dr. from 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. For more information about getting the vaccine click this link: Washington County vaccines.

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— Merlin Douglass


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