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🌱Mayor Voices Opinion On Incoming Gov + BMW Sedan Lures Kids

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Rise and shine, Beaverton! Here's everything you need to know to get this Sunday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 54 Low: 32.

Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:

  1. Beaverton's mayor voiced her opinion on the qualifications for the next governor via KATU. Lacey Beaty says Oregon's next chief needs to focus on the pathway to homeownership since owning a home can lead to generational wealth. Alternatively, she links a lack of resources such as homeownership to homelessness.
  2. The iconic Gerry Frank offers a lineup of local spots to indulge your sweet tooth, which includes downtown Beaverton's Mo Cha Tea House. Frank calls out the restaurant's "not so mini" brick toasts as standout menu options. (OregonLive)
  3. The One Book, One Beaverton endeavor culminated on Saturday with a Beaverton City Library event featuring Jess Walter, author of Cold Millions. If literary events such as this are your go-to, check out a list of similar options over at OregonLive.
  4. Washington County courts convened three prominent trials in the first week of February, including that of Lisa Ann Akers. Police say Akers shot two individuals at a residence in unincorporated Washington County on June 19, 2020, killing one. Circuit Court Judge Janelle Factora Wipper declared a mistrial on February 3, pending a mental health evaluation. (Pamplin Media Group: Click here if you have free access via a WCCLS library card or click here if you have a paid subscription)
  5. The Washington County Sheriff's Office says it's on the lookout for a man accused of luring children with candy. Deputies say they've received two reports of a man approaching kids in a newer-model blue BMW sedan. One incident took place on January 31 in Forest Grove, and the other took place on February 4 in North Plains. (Twitter)

Today in Beaverton:

  • Wine & Signs - Make a sign with help from a professional artist while you sip a glass of wine at Hamacher Wines. Tickets start at $65. (12:30 PM - 3:30 PM)
  • Great Gatsby's Daisy - Get tickets for the latest production by Experience Theatre Project at the Beaverton Masonic Lodge. Tickets start at $52. (2:00 PM)
  • Family Storytime - Log on with Beaverton City Library for stories, songs and more for the 8 and under crowd. Register to get the link. (4:30 PM - 4:50 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Are you in need of child care for Spring Break? THPRD Cedar Hills reports that there are still openings for camps at their facilities! Click over to Instagram to find out more.
  • Do you have street-adjacent trees on your property? Check out the City's guidelines for maintenance (and preventing dangerous sidewalk violations) via Twitter.

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Ash DeMello

About me: Check out my profile at the Beaverton Downtown Association's blog or follow me on Instagram (you'll be one of eight!).

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