Community Corner
🌱Reser Center Open House + BSD To Make Masks Optional March 14
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Beaverton.
Morning, Beaverton! Ash DeMello here, back from a refreshing week off. Read on for some of the key items you need to know about what's going on today in the Beaverton area.
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny and chilly. High: 50 Low: 31.
Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:
- It's official: Masks will be optional in Beaverton School District schools starting March 14. The district announced the decision via e-mail and on its website on March 7 following a survey of students, staff and parents. The decision follows the Saturday, March 12 end to the state mask mandate.
- Beaverton boys are out of the 6A state tournament following a win by the Tualatin Timberwolves during the Wednesday quarterfinals. The Beavers lost 54-43 and are set to play in the consolation semifinals on Thursday. (OregonLive)
- Local business owner and philanthropist Pat Reser received recognition as a lifetime trustee by Oregon State University, the school announced on March 9. Reser graduated from the OSU College of Education in 1960 and received an honorary doctorate from the university in 2019. She is recognized for her volunteer leadership. (Oregon State University)
- Loyal Legion's Beaverton location will serve as host for newcomer Fracture Brewing's soft start this weekend. Learn about the company's roots in Vietnam and what to expect beer-wise over at New School Beer + Cider.
- Is your weekend schedule looking a little thin? Click over to OregonLive's list of 11 things to do in the Portland area. Included in the article is the Reser Center's official community open house on Sunday. The event promises to feature live performances, activities and tours of the sparkling new facility.
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Today in Beaverton:
- Succulent Serenity - Tigard Public Library hosts a chance for teens in grades 6-12 to create a pot for a tiny plant friend. Registration required. (4:30 p.m.)
- Neurodiversity in Literature with Jen Comfort - Join Cedar Mill Community Library for a re-imagination of classic literary villains. Register to get the link. (6:30 p.m.)
- AT-HOME: Christoph Prégardien & Gloria Chien: Poetry in Performance - Enjoy musical storytelling with the sounds of Beethoven, Schubert and Schumann, hosted by Chamber Music Northwest. Single ticket $20. (7:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Get ready for Spring Break with a reading list from the Beaverton City Library: "Not sure what to read this spring break? MacKenzie has several wonderful recommendations for grade K-5!" (Facebook)
- It hasn't been released on any news sources that I'm aware of yet, but a Nextdoor Neighbor from Central Beaverton reports that the church food delivery truck that was stolen from a Beaverton location back in January has been FOUND! (Nextdoor)
- Support the Beaverton Downtown Association's Raise Up Beaverton efforts and earn a chance to win $150 worth of gift cards to local businesses! Click over to Instagram to find out how!
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— Ash DeMello
About me: I'm an Oregon native with a degree in Linguistics and a passion for language and all things local. I've been writing professionally for eight years. Check out my profile at the Beaverton Downtown Association's blog or follow me on Instagram.