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Welcome back, Beaverton! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on the work week in Beaverton.
First, today's weather:
Cooler with a few showers. High: 58 Low: 43.
Here are the top five stories today in Beaverton:
- A Willamette Week writer offers a hot take on utilizing Lake Oswego's Oswego Lake. According to reporter Martin Cizmar, the notoriously "private" lake is not private at all. His argument is supported by Michael Blumm, a Lewis & Clark law professor, and the Oregon attorney general. Click over to the article to read more about the embattled body of water effectively inaccessible to two-thirds of the residents of the eponymous town.
- There are two Washington County roadway projects starting this week to know about (and avoid congestion and delays!):
- Brookman Road will be closed between Ladd Hill and Middleton roads through May 25 for waterline installation
- The traffic signal will be shut down at the Cornell Road and Trail Avenue intersection from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 27-29 for utility work. (LUT News)
- Catch the latest blog from the Tualatin Valley Visitors Association about where to ride your bike in the area. Whether you're looking to rack up the miles as fast as possible or just want to get your legs moving in a leisurely manner, there's an option for you! You can also order a free Tualatin Valley bike map to keep you oriented when you hit the pedals.
- See five of the newest houses to hit the market in Beaverton at the Beaverton Patch. Snag a two-bedroom condo on Barnes Road for $185,000 or a roomy five-bedroom number in Sexton Mountain for just under a million. There are many options in between, too!
- Click over for a list of events coming to The Reser Center in the next few weeks. Highlights include an artist talk regarding the Celilo Falls-themed exhibition that's currently on display at the venue on April 30 (free in the lobby) and a performance by the internationally renowned Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana Dance Company on May 3. (The Reser)
Today in Beaverton:
- Tree Time! Preschool Walk - Take your mini me to the Hoyt Arboretum for a kid-friendly exploration of nature. $5 for non-members. (10 a.m. - 11 a.m.)
- Every Husband's Nightmare - Explore Oregon's finest handmade goods, home decor, art, collectibles and foods in a boutique-style setting at the Wingspan Event Center Conference Room. $3 admission. (4 p.m. - 8 p.m.)
- Spring College Fairs - Pacific University hosts Oregon and Washington schools in an event for college-bound high schoolers at the Stoller Center. Registration required. (5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Feeling crafty? Take a mini-tour of Tanasbourne's Lovejoy Workshop via Instagram. Get inspired, have a drink, learn a new skill and more in the contemporary workshop.
- I'm feeling munchy thanks to OregonLive's rundown of Beaverton's 30 Best Restaurants. See who scored a mention here.
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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!
— Ash DeMello
About me: I always seem to confuse Cedar Mill and Cedar Hills. (Note to self: Cedar Mill — north of 26, Cornell, Sunset HS; Cedar Hills — shopping, WinCo, Shake Shack.) Bonus points for readers who call me out.