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🌱The Sudra Opens On Restaurant Row + WashCo Property Taxes Up 3%
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Happy Saturday, Beaverton! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.
First, today's weather:
Mostly cloudy. High: 65 Low: 48.
Here are the top stories today in Beaverton:
- Are you in the home-buying market? Check out what $875,000 in Beaverton will get you compared to Portland and Sherwood over at Portland Monthly. Whereas you could enjoy life on the water in a houseboat over in North Portland, that amount gets you in the door of a relatively well-updated family home on half an acre near Hazeldale Elementary. Or you could opt for a similarly-sized option in Sherwood that comes with a funky-fun mirrored alcove. Oh, the possibilities!
- It's almost that time of the year again, folks! Washington County Government issued its 2021-22 Property Tax Statement, offering a breakdown of the average property tax dollar. As in most years, the biggest portion goes to education and neighborhood services such as firefighting and parks. The County notes there was a 3 percent increase in taxes this year. Head over to the Washington County site for all the juicy details!
- Nick Krupke spotlights a Mountainside High School golfer who's on her way to play alongside her older sister at Weber State next year. Emily Song has been playing the sport since she was just 7 years old and is slated to head to Nationals this summer. Song comments that golf is her way to de-stress. (KPTV.com)
- Read about how local schools are adjusting homecoming festivities in response to COVID-19. Alexandra Skores reports that all Beaverton high schools except one held their homecoming dances. Other Metro area school districts, such as Oregon City, chose to cancel the events. (OregonLive)
- The Beaverton High School girls soccer team upset Jesuit last week, handing the Crusaders its first loss in a 76-game winning streak. The Beavers are headed to the OSAA playoffs at the end of the month. Watch interviews with the students and coach at KOIN.com.
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Today in Beaverton:
- Washington County Open Studios Tour - Over 50 local artists are opening their studios across the county this weekend. Free; face masks required. Click the link for more info and a map of participating studios. (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
- Family Resource Fair (at Main) - Beaverton City Library hosts an event to help connect families with young children (ages 10 and under) to important resources, plus kid-friendly activities and a raffle! (10:00 AM)
- Rogue Bluegrass Band @ Hoffman Farms - Enjoy picturesque flowers, cornfields, pumpkins and a playground alongside live music. (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
- Support one of the premier band programs in the Pacific Northwest and enjoy a good show at the 32nd Annual Sunset Classic Marching Band Competition @Sunset High School, featuring ten bands from Oregon and Washington. Adults $15; students and seniors $10; children 6-12 $5; under 6 free. The action starts at 12:45 PM, but check the schedule to identify which shows are a 'can't miss' for your crew.
- Lisa & The Hitmen @ At the Garages Satellite Pub - Enjoy the music with your favorite brews, wines and food carts. $15 at the door. (7:00 PM - 10:45 PM)
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- Click over to the WashCo Open Studio's social to get a preview of some of the studios on tour this weekend! The event runs October 16 and 17. (Instagram)
- Good news, vegans of Beaverton! The Sudra officially opened the doors of its Restaurant Row location on Friday evening. Shimmy on over to the 4589 SW Watson Avenue shop for plant-based Indian cuisine. (Instagram)
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— Ash DeMello
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