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🌱Supply Chain Affects WashCo Projects + Accolades For Desi Bites

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
(Patch Media)

Up and at 'em, Beaverton! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday, November 13 off on an informed note. These are the most important things going on around Beaverton today.

First, today's weather:

A little afternoon rain. High: 55 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories in Beaverton today:

  1. Loyal Legion, Southeast Portland's popular beer hall, opens TONIGHT in downtown Beaverton. The much-anticipated venue on Southwest Watson will feature 99 beers, burgers, sandwiches and plenty of plant-based options. Check out the pictures in an article by Andre Meunier, "The Oregonian Beer Guy," over at OregonLive.
  2. Cultivate gratitude with help from Patch! Tell someone in Beaverton that you're grateful for them and see it printed in the Beaverton Patch. Click the link for access to the form and an opportunity to spread some goodness.
  3. The Washington County Land Use & Transportation division shared in its latest newsletter that supply chain problems are impacting road projects. Shortages of aluminum are affecting the addition of new traffic signs, and steel shortages mean no new signposts, guardrails and other bridge materials. There's also a shortage of liquid magnesium chloride, which the agency uses for deicing. Click over to the individual project sites to view updated construction schedules. (WashCo LUT)
  4. And here's the list of traffic projects commencing in the next week so that you can plan your routes and avoid surprises:
    • Evergreen Road/Jackson School Road intersection, traffic signal shutdown with flaggers, beginning November 17 (Wednesday) from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM;
    • Farmington Road/Grabhorn Road intersection, lane closures and traffic signal shutdown, beginning Sunday, November 14 through the 22, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM for Tualatin Valley Water District water main installation;
    • Cornell Road/Cedar Hills Boulevard intersection, lane closures and traffic signal shutdown weekdays starting Monday, November 15 through 23 from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM;
    • West Union Road/143rd Avenue intersection, traffic signal shutdown with flaggers, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
  5. More accolades for Desi Bites! Portland Monthly gave a shout-out to the Beaverton restaurant's Pani Puri, a popular puffed dough street food. Adjectives from Katherine Chew Hamilton's article included "crackly, velvety, starchy, fruity, hearty, light, and refreshing." The extra bonus of Desi Bite's offering: it comes un-assembled, which means it stays perfectly crisp until eating. (Portland Monthly)

Today in Beaverton:

  • Beaverton City Government hosts a leaf drop off at multiple locations around town. Click the link for details! (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
  • Belonging & Connection Creative Workshop: Why Building Community Will Make Your Day Great! - AgeCelebration hosts an opportunity to use mixed media to creatively explore belonging and connection in our lives and in our community. (10:00 AM)
  • One Book, One Beaverton Kick-Off Celebration (at Main) - Grab your free read— Cold Millions— and help build a sense of community, available in the library lobby. (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
  • Beaverton High girls soccer face Grant at Hillsboro Stadium for the 6A championships. (7:00 PM)

Beaverton Patch Notebook

  • The days are getting darker, but twinkle lights make everything brighter! Beaverton Downtown Association reminds folks that string lights will start showing up in the park downtown in December #downtownbeaverton #westofweird. (Facebook)
  • Beaverton City Government: "Heavy rain and flooding in some locations continues for our area. Please obey signs and don't walk or drive through flood waters." Click over to learn how to report back-ups. (Facebook)
  • A Nextdoor Neighbor in the Murrayhill South neighborhood is offering a $100 reward for a LOST CAT at or near the Andover Park Apartments. Click over to Nextdoor if you have information. (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you around. If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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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