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1. Manuel Regalado's Gifts • Oregon ArtsWatch (orartswatch.org) — Hillsboro artist Manuel Regalado has transformed a dying ash tree at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve into "Guendanabani," a towering carving of local animals commissioned by the city as part of its push for more Indigenous public art. His story traces a journey from Oaxaca to Hillsboro, where his nature-inspired wood and stone sculptures now appear in local exhibits and community spaces across Washington County.
2. High school football: Local scores from Friday night (Sept. 25) (hillsboronewstimes.com) — Hillsboro football fans saw mixed results this week, with Century blanking McNary 20-0 at Hillsboro Stadium while Hillsboro High fell 35-28 to Hood River Valley. The roundup also highlights wins by nearby Glencoe and Forest Grove, giving local families and students a quick snapshot of how Westside programs fared under the Friday night lights.
3. Staff Picks: Favorite Fall Activities (pacindex.com) — One staffer highlights a day at Next Level Pinball Shop & Museum in Hillsboro, praising its huge lineup of pinball and arcade games and recommending it as a fun group outing. Others share favorite fall activities across Oregon and beyond, from haunted corn mazes and coastal hikes to colorful walks and family pumpkin patches.
4. Chicago Will Open Hillsboro's New Hops Ballpark With First Concert, Bringing the Rock Hall of Fame Band to the $154 Million Venue on Sept. 25 (chicagomusicguide.com) — Hillsboro's new $154 million Hops Ballpark will host its first-ever concert when Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago performs there on Sept. 25, launching the venue's year-round entertainment ambitions. The Hops designed the park for large shows, with on-field seating, upgraded concessions, and suites, and are giving package holders first crack at tickets before the general on-sale.
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