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🌱PCC's College Assistance Migrant Program + BSD Job Fair

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Up and at 'em, Beaverton! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in the area.

First, today's weather:

A couple of afternoon showers. High: 50 Low: 46.

Here are the top stories today in Beaverton:

  1. Are you an awesome STEM educator, or do you happen to know one? If so, you might be interested to know that the application period for the 2022 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards has opened! The grant, in its 19th year, is a collaboration between Beaverton's Vernier Software & Technology and the National Science Teaching Association to recognize seven educators for data collection innovations in the classroom. The winning educators will each receive $5,500 in prizes. (Yahoo Finance)
  2. The City of Beaverton wants your feedback on its new website! Head over to BeavertonOregon.gov to take a brief survey on what you would like to see from one of the municipality's primary resources for connecting with the community. The redesign should be up and operating sometime in 2022. (Press Release Desk)
  3. Find out what Cedar Mill and Bethany libraries are doing with their ARPA funds in the org's latest newsletter. Some of the funded projects include community kits with large print editions to better serve residential senior communities; a library mailer that focuses on extending inclusive and equitable services to underserved populations; and a kindergarten orientation book distribution to local elementary schools. The libraries are also already offering mini-libraries in low-income housing complexes like the Cedar Grove Apartments. (CMBCL Newsletter)
  4. PCC Rock Creek staff and students are helping create a college pathway for the children of migrant farm workers. The school's College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a 45-person, federally-funded cohort that offers classes to prep students for four-year universities as well as get them acclimated to campus life and navigating the complex processes of applications, seeking funding and more. Find out more at the Press Release Desk.
  5. Dillon Mullan reports that Washington County is adding shelter units in preparation for winter. To meet the growing demand, hotels in Hillsboro, Forest Grove and Aloha have been converted to serve those experiencing homelessness, for a total of 187 units in the county. One county staff member says that converting motels is the county's likeliest strategy to increase capacity without the ability to fund new, dedicated construction. (KOIN)

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Today in Beaverton:

  • Preschool Storytime - Beaverton City Library invites kids ages 3-6 to join in via Zoom for stories, songs, rhymes and more! Register to get the link. (10:15 AM)
  • Beaverton School District Job Fair - Help fill open positions for substitute teachers, classified substitutes, bus drivers and more! Depending on the position, those hired could receive a bonus anywhere from $500 to $3,300! (8:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
  • Housing Resource Pizza Party - HomePlate's Outreach team invites you to learn more about housing resources in Washington County and enjoy pizza and activities! (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
  • Virtual Networking: The Artist's Journey* - Join in a Tualatin Valley Creates-facilitated discussion with Joaquin Lopez as he shares his own artistic journey forging his cultural identity and fostering community healing through arts and culture. (5:00 PM)
  • Pacific Wonderland Poets - Beaverton City Library welcomes adult versifiers to share their craft and get inspiration. Join via Zoom. (6:00 PM)

Beaverton Patch Notebook

  • Beaverton City Government directs folks to a handy resource for planning your next group meal to avoid wasting food and maybe even save some money! "Check out the Guest-imator, a fun tool to help you plan how much food to buy for your next big meal." Click the link to try it now! (Facebook)
  • Winter means time off school and more time indoors — more time for reading! Check out Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries' CMBCL Winter Reading Challenge, which offers three ways to join in! The project raises money for the Oregon Food Bank. (CMBCL Newsletter)

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— Ash DeMello

About me: When I'm not curating news content, I love learning languages, adjusting my attitude and running very slowly along the Westside Trail. Check out my profile at the Beaverton Downtown Association's blog! If you have tips or suggestions for an upcoming Beaverton Daily, I'm all ears. Reach out anytime to ash.the.copyartist@gmail.com.

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