Community Corner
Local Heatwave Measures + Tips For Healthy Bees + Bark Day Pawty
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Hello, neighbors! The weekend is here. Time to sit back, relax and read the latest goings-on in Beaverton.
First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 91 Low: 66.
Here are the top stories today in Beaverton:
- OregonLive details the state and local plans for helping residents cope with the upcoming heatwave after Governor Kate Brown declared a heat emergency. Provisions include a 211 helpline, free rides on TriMet if the mercury rises over 100 degrees and cooling centers throughout the Metro area. (OregonLive)
- KATU's Chloe Carlson meets with Mandy Shaw, a Beaverton beekeeper whose backyard is home to about 250,000 bees. Shaw details ways non-beekeepers can help keep the pollinators happy and healthy, including putting out a water dish and planting lots of flowers. (KATU)
- Beaverton Valley Times reprints assorted Letters to the Editor for July 29, 2021. In addition to climate change and congressional support for bone marrow transplants, residents ponder parking near food carts and offer President Biden some policy ideas. (Pamplin Media Group)
- Patch offers a rundown of local restaurants that received revitalization grants. Recipients included Ava Roasteria and Studio 10 Bar & Karaoke Box. Restaurants do not have to repay the funds if they go towards qualified expenses, such as payroll and rent. (Patch)
- In the latest news from would-be extortioner Michael Avenatti, the former attorney wants to spend the length of his incarceration in an Oregon prison. Avenatti was convicted in February and sentenced to 30 months behind bars. (OregonLive, subscription required)
Today in Beaverton
- Teen Photo Contest: Water - The Beaverton City Library's challenge ends today, Saturday! (Business hours)
- Pomeriggio di Canzone (An Afternoon of Italian Art Song) - Ping & Woof Opera are back for the P&W's Summer Garden Concert Series. (Saturday, 2:00 - 3:30 PM)
- Kyron's Car Show - Head to Golden Valley Brewery and Restaurant on Sunday for some old fashioned fun in support of awareness for missing children and child safety. (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
- Bark Day Pawty - You and your furry friend are invited to Evelyn M. Schiffler Memorial Park for pooch-themed fun, including Ask a Trainer, Doggy Costume Contest and more. (10:00 AM)
- Sunday Game Day - Hart Road Pizza & Sports Bar welcomes folks for an evening of board games. Bring your own or try something new! All ages. (3:00 PM)
Beaverton Patch Notebook
- The Oregonian offers a helpful video on how to pump your own gas. Oregonians were permitted to pump their own gas until midnight Friday due to high temperatures. (Twitter)
- Beaverton Downtown Association shows off a new bike repair station in front of Beaverton Swim Center, installed by Bike Team BDA. (Instagram)
- Village Gallery Arts reminds folks that this weekend is the last chance to check out July's show, featuring original watercolors and more. (Instagram)
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— Ash DeMello
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