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🌱 Sizzle Pie Opens Downtown + BSD Pauses Test-To-Stay Program

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Happy Friday, people of Beaverton! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right.

First, today's weather:

Rain, windy, then a shower. High: 47 Low: 38.

Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:

  1. Beaverton schools have paused the Test to Stay program, according to a letter sent to the community on January 5. Much like many services these days, the document cites staffing shortages as the reason. BSD says it plans to resume the program on January 24. (KOIN.com)
  2. Get more details on one of the winners of the Beaverton Startup Challenge over at KOIN.com. CampsEZ streamlines dozens of Portland metro area sports teams and organizations and sign-up protocols such as concussion waivers and COVID-19 documents. CampsEZ creator Todd Williams says the idea was in response to the "nightmare" that many parents face when trying to navigate multiple children, multiple agencies and busy schedules.
  3. Friday night means Happy Hour for lots of folks, but that tradition might look a little different these days. Genevieve Reaume reports on the closure of many Portland-area restaurants as COVID-19 cases surge. Included in the list is the Dublin Pub on Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. About the continuing need to close doors, one restaurant owner said, "It doesn't feel like we've made a whole lot of progress in two years." (KATU)
  4. The Beaverton Beavers have already established themselves as contenders for the Oregon 6A girls' basketball championship. Geoffrey C. Arnold profiles one of the key reasons for the team's success this year— junior Zoe Borter. (OregonLive)
  5. We're nearly to the weekend, folks! Here's the latest list of what's happening over the next few days from Beaverton Patch. Highlights include a One Book, One Beaverton discussion of History of the Spokane Tribe of Indians, a speed reading class and Age Café!

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Today in Beaverton:

  • Virtual Pajama Storytime: Aloha Community Library hosts an opportunity for the littles to read, sing and have some fun! (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
  • Age Café: Beaverton City Library, Washington County Disability, Aging & Veterans Services and Viva Village welcome adults to a discussion of aging, growth and older adulthood online. Register to get the link. (11:00 AM)
  • Support Rock Creek Elementary PTC and snag an easy, family-friendly dinner from Papa Murphy's in Tanasbourne. Order online with the code Give30 and 30 percent of your bill will go to a local school! (All day)
  • Blacklight Zumba! Conestoga Recreation Center hosts a fun chance to dance and get your heart rate up. Bring a friend to this unique fitness experience. Regular drop-in rates apply. (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
  • Bachata Ladies' Night: Rustix Pub (8343 SW Barbur Boulevard) hosts a chance to dance! Ladies get free entry before 10:30 PM. (9:oo PM - 2:30 AM)

From my notebook:

  • Beaverton City Government offers an opportunity to help our neighbors in Hillsboro after the devastating New Year's fires. Click over to learn how to make a tax deductible donation. (Facebook)
  • Beaverton Farmers Market reminds you that the Winter Market is less than a month away! Head over to the usual spot downtown every Saturday February through March from 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM.
  • Have you heard? Sizzle Pie in downtown Beaverton officially opened Thursday! Takeout and delivery only. (Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Ash DeMello

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