Tanasbourne Community Advantage Magazine October 2022

Matthew Nelson,

Catrina Nelson,

Tara Weidman, Executive

Donovan Darling,

PRODUCTION

Jeremy Okai Davis, Art Director

Stacy Benner, Sr. Graphic Designer

Holly Darling, Sr. Graphic Designer

Shawn Schmidt, Sr. Graphic Designer

Hilary Berg, Sr. Graphic Designer

CONTRIBUTING

Tyler Francke Dennis McNabb

David Bates Robert Matsumura

Patti Jo Brooks Olive Gallagher

Angie Helvey

CONTRIBUTING

Carly Carpenter Kara Langley

Laurel Bice Hayley Starkey

Malaina Kinne Angie Waterman

ADVERTISING

Don Ormsby Bill Kistler Baker Belan

Peggy Jacobs David Long Chris O’Brien John Zobrist

Brad Marti Shelley Zeman Tina Toney Darren

Looking

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the ADDA ms FA mily (1991)

“Smell that air, Fester! Like a tomb.”

Another of my favorites, this dark comedy

is based on the 1964 TV show! Starring Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, and Christina Ricci, the movie follows a gloomy but loving family of outcasts who live in a gothic mansion on the hill. Full of the macabre, cartoony violence, and biting social commentary, the jokes and goofs land like punches in this otherworldly romp. Rated PG-13.

CA s P er (1995)

“Who says there’s no such thing as ghosts?” In this dark fantasy dramedy, afterlife therapist Dr. James Harvey (Bill Pullman) and his daughter Kat (Christina Ricci) move into a haunted mansion to exorcize ghosts for a greedy inheritor bent on finding treasure. It’s silly and slapstick, yet serious and contemplative–after all, you can’t have ghosts without death. Good for kiddos 6+. Rated PG.

Stream these movies where available, or rent from your local movie store, library, or rental kiosk.

h o CU s Po CU s (1993)

“Oh, look. Another glorious morning. Makes me sick!”

One of my favorite Halloween movies, it’s the story of three witches burned at the stake who return to terrorize the children of Salem, Mass. With a killer cast including Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Thora Birch, it’s whacky, spooky, and actionpacked. Rated PG, but with strong language and mature themes it’s more like PG-13.

ghostb U sters (1984)

“Who you gonna call?”

There’s nothing like it, pure and simple. A supernatural comedy starring a legendary cast, including Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver, and more. Parapsychologists turn ghost hunters in New York City and end up saving the world. There’s ghosts, marshmallow giants, and so much nostalgia. Rated PG, but with strong language and mature themes it’s more like PG-13.

By Donovan Darling, Staff Writer

Nightm A re o N elmstreet (1984)

“Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep.” I binged all 7 of these movies last year, and they are equal parts horror and camp. They’re so bad that they’re good, you know? Imaginative, terrifying, funny, and always graphically violent, Robert Englund haunts my nightmares indefinitely! Adults only.

Rated R.

sh AUN o F the D e AD (2004)

“Winchester?”

One of the very few horror comedy zombie movies, this movie has “killed” since released. Like Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s other movies, this plays on genre tropes and makes for genius-level comedy. Ultra violence and profuse profanity really make this a dirty pleasure movie. Adults only. Rated R.

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MWNW RESTS ON ITS CORE VALUES

At the heart of their business, lie three core values. First, is their sincere dedication to helping every customer get a better night’s sleep. They have the largest selection of name brand mattresses and specialty mattresses in the Northwest, from handmade to 100% natural latex, as well as adjustable frames. They carry every type of mattress for every type of sleeper!

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A FOUNDATION OF PHILANTHROPY

Third, and perhaps most importantly, is their dedication to philanthropic work. Each and every month, MWNW supports local charities and schools in a variety of ways. To date, they have donated over $230,000 to local high schools and other charities! Giving back to the community is an integral part of what defines this organization.

DEDICATED CHARITABLE SUPPORT

In October, all locations will be accepting donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in support of their work to provide the means to find the cure for CF and ensure that those living with the disease can live long and productive lives. MWNW is gladly donating to this benevolent cause while also raising awareness by offering to take donations on the organization’s behalf. Please help raise funds by donating online or visiting one of their local stores.

Family owned and operated, dedicated to providing customers the best products at the lowest prices, plus donating to and participating in our community is proof Mattress World Northwest exemplifies the very best of retail.

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BIRTHDAYS & CREATIVE LEARNING MINIFIG HIDEOUT

By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer • Photos by Malaina Kinne

Kids are back in school. Days are getting shorter. Indoor birthday parties are upon us. Bricks & Minifigs Beaverton has assembled all the necessary elements to build a truly unique LEGO® themed birthday party experience. The Guest of Honor and friends will enjoy a full 90 minutes of fun, socializing, and play in the Minifig Hideout party space. Bins of loose LEGO and DUPLO® bricks and tables topped with base plates await these party-goers’ special creations. The Minifig Hideout with each of its (mostly) primary-colored walls—red, blue, yellow, and green—is the perfect setting for children of all ages (four and up) to enjoy putting their imagination to work.

Voted Beaverton’s Best Toy Store and Place for Kids’ Birthday Parties in 2022, Bricks & Minifigs Beaverton is located

inside the Cedar Hills Crossing mall and easily accessed using the entrance near Starbucks. The Minifig Hideout party space is situated just across the aisle from the main storefront and occupies its own mall space of approximately 1000 sq. ft.—a welcome amenity for parties in progress! Bricks & Minifigs’ owner, Lynnette Scott, has realized her dream goal of providing a safe and stimulating environment for birthday party entertainment. The Minifig Hideout is her brainchild. “I wanted a party room with walls of primary colors,” Lynnette relates. As for calling it the Minifig Hideout, “I thought it was a fun name!” she says.

Parties in the Minifig Hideout can be scheduled 7 days a week and include the option of having a trained Bricks & Minifigs Host for an additional fee. The

Host will run the games and activities for approximately the first hour of the 90 minute party. Employing a host frees up the parents or adults to focus on other aspects of the get-together. Party guests will enjoy an opportunity to build their own MOC (My Own Creation) by digging through LEGO bricks randomly spread out before them—how fun is that?! At the end of the party, each guest will take home either a Container of LEGO Pieces or 1 Special Minifig in a Bubble. The Birthday Guest of Honor also receives a Birthday Certificate and a T-Shirt. Party times are available all days 12:30-2:00 and 3:00-4:30, with a minimum 7-day advance booking. Visit their website for additional details, and to schedule a party online, select the “Plan Your Party” button and fill in the form provided.

School field trips are another popular use for the Minifig Hideout party space. Take advantage of this specialized

the children are learning. For instance, 3-4 year olds were learning numbers and letters, so the kids used LEGO bricks to build their favorite number or letter. “It’s just a matter of getting creative with the kids,” Lynnette explains. “Some of them have incredible creativity.”

the shelves for built sets (most are retired and discontinued builds). Come visit today!

learning opportunity and have your child’s teacher schedule a time for the kids to Participate, Imagine, and Create in the safe and secure environment of the Minifig Hideout party room. “As a previous elementary school teacher, I’m all about education,” Lynnette relates. She tells how the kids can get really creative when building their favorite vehicle, whether that’s a race car, flying chicken, or a TV on wheels. Bricks & Minifigs Beaverton will also venture off-site to bring this hands-on experience to the classroom. Lynnette tries to incorporate an activity connected to what

All ages love LEGO! Whether you’re 2 or 82, Bricks & Minifigs Beaverton has a universal appeal that brings every age group through its doors. “It’s pretty cool,” says Lynnette. “People need to know that they all have a creative side.”

To see some of the truly stunning and imaginative customer creations, take a moment to scroll through Bricks & Minifigs’ Facebook photos.

Bricks & Minifigs Beaverton buys, sells, and trades your favorite LEGO sets, Minifigs, and loose pieces. Shop the hundreds of Minifigs displayed neatly by theme: Star Wars, Super Heroes, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Ninjago, and more. Sift through inventory of loose product for needed or missing pieces, and peruse

Bricks & Minifigs Beaverton is located at 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., # 44, inside Cedar Hills Crossing (enter near Starbucks). Call (503)644-5701, email beaverton@bricksandminifigs.com, or visit their Instagram @bambeaverton or Facebook.com/bambeaverton. To book a party, visit their website, bricksandmininfigs.com/beaverton. For your convenience, the store is open Mon–Sat 11am-6pm, Sunday 12-5pm.