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Toxic Algae Investigated + Roads Funding + Shakespeare Festival
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Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.
First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 75 Low: 58.
Here are the top stories today in Beaverton:
- Beaverton's mayor, Lacey Beaty, voiced support for a bipartisan infrastructure plan that will provide about $1.2 trillion in spending over eight years. She joined 369 other mayors of U.S. cities in a joint letter dated July 13, including Portland, Gresham and Tigard. (Pamplin Media Group)
- State officials are investigating whether algae bloom in Hagg Lake contributed to a dog's death. The dog fell ill after swimming in the Washington County lake and later died. Officials are requesting others who may have experienced symptoms after swimming in Hagg Lake to contact the Oregon Health Authority. (KATU)
- Mountainside High School's new receiver Keenan Speer-Johnson is receiving offers and accolades as he decides about committing to a college. Among the schools he's considering are Maryland, Boise State and Nevada. (247 Sports)
- More beer options are heading our way! The new Portland-based SteepleJack Brewing announced it'll be expanding to Hillsboro, near ABV north of Highway 26, by early 2022. The location will feature a taproom, beer garden and kitchen, along with a small production brewery and canning line. (The New School)
- Class 6A Metro League announced the coach-selected all-league boys basketball players. The top honor of Player of the Year for the short 2020-21 season goes to Dane Erikstrup of Beaverton High School. (OregonLive)
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Today in Beaverton
- Take and Make: Watercolor Nebula — West Slope Community Library offers a craft kit for all ages during regular hours. Share your creation on social media using the hashtags #TakeAndMake and #WestSlopeLibrary. (All hours)
- Crossing the Barre — Tualatin Valley Creates invites folks to a virtual performance exploring the impacts of the pandemic on a group of accomplished women. (All day, starting at 10 AM)
- Little Scientists Storytime — Beaverton City Library welcomes little thinkers to a story time featuring songs, books and more. (10:15 AM)
- DIY Crafts: Unicorn Headbands — Register kids to pick up a free craft kit from Beaverton City Library and make a cool accessory with instructions via Zoom. (4:30 PM)
- Westside Shakespeare Festival — Head to the South Lawn at Beaverton City Library for sword fighting workshops, wandering minstrels and even a cursing contest (swear like its 1591!). (All day, performances at 7:30 PM)
Beaverton Patch Notebook
- Beaverton City Government: The new public plaza located at the Public Safety Center (corner of Hall & Allen) has been named: Unity Plaza. The designation was chosen from 160 ideas submitted by community members. (Facebook)
- Washington County Government: Housing Choice Voucher program waitlist opens July 26. (Press Release Desk)
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— Ash DeMello
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