🌱 West Side Startup Challenge Winners + Downtown Night Market

Up and at 'em, Beaverton! Let's get this Fri-yay started. Here's everything worth knowing today in Beaverton.

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First, today's weather:

Sun and areas of high clouds. High: 47 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories today in Beaverton:

1. Read more about a local entrepreneur over at 750 KXL. Anne Johnson owns Mamancy Tea & Chocolates with a store in Beaverton and one in Hillsboro. You can find Johnson's handmade chocolates and curated tea selections at her shops as well as online at the Northwest Made Holiday Market, which features 100 BIPOC and women-owned businesses in Oregon and Washington.
2. The Beaverton School District was recently recognized at the 2nd Annual Synergy Achievement Awards Program for its success through the pandemic year. BSD was given honorable mention along with $1000. The awards were sponsored by Edupoint Educational Systems. (Yahoo Finance)
3. A sex abuse suspect has been indicted in a series of assaults in Washington County. Adam Trent Jackson, 44, was is accused of incidents involving three women in Washington County in October and November. Two of the incidents occurred in downtown Beaverton. Police are seeking possible other victims. (Beaverton Patch)
4. Meet the winners of the West Side Startup Challenge over at the Portland Business Journal (subscription required). The recipients included a consumer app that connects parents to activities for the fam, another app that connects athletes to training spaces, a crafting kit company/bar and two sauce makers. Recipients receive a cash prize plus incubation services from the Oregon Technology Business Center.
5. The Beaverton School District recently announced its newest scholarship opportunity, the Verna Bailey "Be the Change" Scholarship. Bailey was the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Mississippi in 1968. She then went on to work in the Beaverton School District for 39 years, retiring in 2013 as the principal of Montclair Elementary. (District News)

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Today in Beaverton:

• Little Scientists Storytime — Beaverton City Library welcomes kids ages 12 months to 36 months for an interactive storytime featuring the wonders of science! (10:15 AM)
• Age Café — Beaverton City Library invites adults to discuss topics related to aging, growth and older adulthood. Register to get the link. (11:00 AM)
• Little Little Art Co. Night Market — Check out the lineup of artists/makers/bakers along with complimentary beer from @sasquatchbrewery 🍻, hot chocolate from @_kicoffee 🔥 🥛 🍫 and coffee from @tfcroasters ☕️ (while supplies last). (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
• Wine Not? — Head to Historic Downtown Hillsboro to peruse ten local participating businesses and sample from six local wineries along Main Street, 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue. (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
• Tropical Storm Jimmy Buffett and Chicago Tribute Band — At The Garages hosts a 10-piece "Northwest Caribbean adventure." $20 at the door. (7:30 PM - 11:45 PM)

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Beaverton Patch Notebook

• The skies have been gorgeous lately! I highly suggest clicking over to Wash Co Scanner and scrolling through yesterday's tweets to see some amazing sunsets (if similar photos haven't already been filling up your social media feeds 😉). (Twitter)
• Sizzle Pie Beaverton is on its way and looking to fill its ranks. If you're a pizza enthusiast looking for a job, hit up its Instagram. The new downtown spot is scheduled to open its doors this month!
• Beaverton City Government offers the reminder that "Leaves + Rain = flooding. Keeping them from piling up helps the water drain properly." Tap the link to view a fun video showing how the city clears catch basins and get info on where to drop your leaves. (Facebook)
• Public Affairs & Communications Coordinator Silvia Pereida, reminds folks that Washington County Emergency Rental Assistance program continues even though the state system is taking a pause. Click the link for more info. (Nextdoor)

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