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Volume 12 | Issue 4 | April 2022

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What makes Tom’s the very best: LOCAL BUSINESS

FRESH AIR HEALTH LEARNING CORNER OUR TOWN SENIOR LIVING OUT & ABOUT www.BeavertonResourceGuide.com

Many Thanks to our Community Partners!

• A vote for Tom’s Pancake House! I really like their biscuits and gravy and the service!

• This is a restaurant that has served Beaverton for years!

• OMG, how can anyone NOT love this joint! I’m transported back to my youth! Buckwheat pancakes!

Three Little Pigs! Blueberry Crepes! Country Omelet!

Eggs Benedict! Garden Burger! Monte Cristo Sandwich!

I can’t stop! THE BEST STUFF!!

• The workers are always friendly, providing both exceptional service and tasty food at unbelievably reasonable prices.

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Mayor Lacey Beaty:

“I’m grateful for the BRG’s role in keeping our community connected so that we can build a better Beaverton for all.

We are resilient, and together we can recover the American dream.”

CONTENTS LOCAL BUSINESS FRESH AIR HEALTH LEARNING CORNER OUR TOWN

Beaverton...

Find business related stories and local directory on pages: 3-9 Find stories on parks, pets & sustainability on pages: 10-11 Find health & wellness tips on pages: 12-13 Find general essays, editorials & advice on pages: 14-19, 32 Find city & public safety news on pages: 2, 19-21

SENIOR LIVING

Find information about senior living on pages: 22-26

OUT & ABOUT

Find events, programs and performances on pages: 26-31

FUN & GAMES

Find puzzles, contests & photography on pages: 2, 29, 32

It's time to thrive!

OUR TOWN BEAVERTON, OREGON, USA

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL

First Settled: 1847 (by Augustus Fanno)

Mayor: Lacey Beaty | City Manager: Jenny Haruyama City Council: Allison Tivnon, Laura Mitchell, Marc San

Year Incorporated: 1893

Soucie, Ashley Hartmeier-Prigg, Nadia Hasan

Population: 97,229 (2017)

MEETINGS

Sales Tax: 0.0% Zip Codes: 97005-08, 97075, 97078, 97003

Tuesdays, 6:30pm City Council meetings are held in the Forrest C. Soth Council Chambers in City Hall and open to the public.

503-526-2222 or visit: www.beavertonoregon.gov.

Area Codes: (503), (971)

USEFUL NUMBERS

Income Tax: 9.0%

Elevation: 189 feet above sea level Yearly Rain/Snow: 39in/2in per year Clear Days per Year: 142 days Median Home Price: $353,316 (2017) Median Household Income: $58k (‘17) Projected Job Growth: 8.7% (2017) Average Communte Time: 22 min.

High School Graduation Rate: 81%

Beaverton Recycling ........................................ 503-526-2665 Beaverton School District................................503-591-8000 Chamber of Commerce ................................... 503-644-0123 City Hall ............................................................ 503-526-2222 City of Beaverton (Water)................................ 503-526-2257 Hazardous Waste Disposal (Metro) ................ 503-797-1700 Oregon DMV .................................................... 503-299-9999 Oregon Ecycle .................................................. 888-532-9253 NW Natural (Gas)............................................. 503-226-4211 PGE (Electricity) ...............................................800-743-5000 Police (Non-Emergency) ................................. 503-526-2260 Waste Management (Trash) ............................ 800-808-5901

The Beaverton Resource Guide is a division of Cedar House Media. For questions or comments? Contact us:

MONTHLY WRITERS

City Staff Mayor Beaty KPTV Staff Larry Ferguson

Dirkse CC Staff TVF&R Staff Spencer Rubin Police Staff

Executive Editor: Cory Burden Managing Editor: Michael Wong Webmaster: Troy Brisbin Advertising: Michael Wong

Stacy Beckly County Staff Dr Bryen Bell Oregon Zoo Staff

PGE Staff THPRD Staff Dr. Jennifer Means Dr. Bryen Bell

Karen Bolin Kimberly Shute Larry Ball Elisabeth Dellit

Jim Stulting Dr. Dan Miller Brian Tennison BFM Staff

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Hello Beaverton! Welcome to another issue of The Beaverton Resource Guide. As a full-color, monthly newspaper that’s dedicated to the positive aspects of our community, you can be sure to find interesting and uplifting stories about what makes our city one of the best in the country (ranked #3 nationally for “Best Places to Raise a Family” by www.livibility.com, 2018).

The goal of The BRG is simple and can be easily read at the top of each month’s cover: “Connecting Community”. To me, this means connecting people who live, work or shop in and around Beaverton with the abundant local resources available here. So, whether you’re a shop or a shopper, we’ll do our best to introduce you to each other.

Are you looking for something to do out of the house? We’ve got you covered there too with a variety of options in our Out & About section. Find the county’s event calendar, the Beaverton Farmers Market Vendor Guide, regional theatre line ups, a full list of library programs and more.

The BRG is available for pickup at over 170 locations from large grocery stores to small dentist offices. For information about placing an ad, stories, distribution or anything else, email BRG@CedarHouseMedia.com.

Sincerely, Michael Wong (Managing Editor) PS. Don’t forget to visit our website www.beavertonresourceguide.com.

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We’ve survived so much Now, let’s get thriving!

CONTACT

CEDAR HOUSE MEDIA BRG@cedarhousemedia.com 10200 SW Allen Blvd, Suite D Beaverton, OR 97005 503-641-3320

#MESSAGEFROMTHEMAYOR

OUR TOWN #ICYMI State of the City was on March 29!

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ut don’t worry, the full event is available online here: https://www.beavertonoregon.gov/246/State-of-theCity (or use QR Code above).

In this year’s event, I spoke with each City Councilor about topics that are important to our community: homelessness, federal funding, economic recovery, governance, and downtown development. I also shared from the Reser about a handful of other topics. I want to give a huge shout-out to city staff who have done so much more than simply keep the lights on. They’ve been innovative, collaborative, and creative – and they’ve found new DQG VRPHWLPHV PRUH HI¿FLHQW ways to serve our community.

I’ve been impressed by your resilience, Beaverton.

And I love hearing about our community coming together to help each other survive.

This is so necessary! But also

– we’ve done enough surviving. It’s time to THRIVE! We have some structural issues we need to address as we move forward. We have a growing crisis where many people are experiencing (or on the verge of) homelessness – and support is critical. The pandemic highlighted areas where our infrastructure is lacking, like childcare, broadband access, DQG ÀH[LEOH ZRUN 7KHVH DUH things we need to keep talking about, advocating for, and collaborating on.

Beaverton, you’re looking good. You’re the place to be!

You’ve survived so much. Now let’s get thriving.

Lacey Beaty was elected Mayor of Beaverton in 2020. Prior to serving as Mayor, she served for six years on the Beaverton City Council.

Answers to Last month’s Word Puzzle • • • • •

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the position of Cedar House Media and/or the Beaverton Resource Guide.

Connecting businesses with their customers and residents with their community!

DIRECTORY

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DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES

Shop Local Shop Downtown Beaverton

Food & Beverage Afuri IZAKAYA Ava Roasteria

Somar Mediterranean

Carina’s Bakery

Syndicate Wine Bar

Clockwork Rose Tea Emp.

Tan Tan Cafe & Delicatessen

Donut King

The Whole Bowl

Ex Novo

Top Burmese

Family Cafe

Ur Mediterranean Restaurant

Giovanni’s

Vault at LaScala

Gloria’s Secret Cafe

Waba Sushi & Grill

Ickabod’s

Yada Thai Cuisine

Karver Sandwich Bar Koya Sushi Lionheart Coffee Company Maiale Rosa Wood Fired Pizzeria Mexicali Express Milk+T Mo Cha Tea House Nak Won Raindrop Tap House

Superbowl Teriyaki Spicy Stir Fry, Yakisoba, Orange Chicken, Asian Chicken Salad, Bibimbap and more! 503-626-0552

Shops Andrew’s Florist Batteries Plus Bulbs Beaverton Florists Beaverton KIA Beaverton Music Services Beaverton Pharmacy

Bizee Bird (503) 644-9515 www.bizeebird.com Blessings from Heaven Book Corner Canyon Body Art Costume Avenue Covenant Clock Restoration Cravings Cigs & Vape LLC

Crystal Heart Books Damerow Ford Forager Vintage GHM Boutique Guatamex Jan’s Books Pianos Now Staghorn Mercantile Stark Street Lawn & Garden Tony’s Smoke Shop Vanek’s Shoe Repair Vault Vintage Clothing Boutique

Canyon Rd Chiropractic Cashmere Beauty Lounge ChiroCentric LLC Chiropractic First Columbia Bank

A&P Appliance Allpoints Integrative Health Ayman’s Barbershop Bank of America Beaverton Barber Beaverton Dental Arts

Beaverton Library beavertonlibrary.org (503) 644-2197 Beaverton Music Services Beaverton NW Chiropractic

MVP Dance Elite NAGA Martial Arts NW Family Acupuncture OEI Nails & Spa Pedro’s Upholstry

Therapeutic Associates Thomas Family Dentistry U S Bank Urban Counseling Collective Vanity Junkie Salon

Pegg, Paxson & Springer Funeral

Definition Dental DITA Barbers Dulcederm Fulcrum Construction Gain Hair Salon Global Art of Dance Gloria’s Beaverton Salon

Services

www.broadwaysaloon.com

Pro TV Royal Hair Designs Day Spa Social Security Office Sun Connections Travel The Hair Boutique

Upgrade Your Listing • + website/phone

$100/yr

• 5 lines + logo

$200/yr

For more info, email BRG@CedarHouseMedia.com

Beaverton Downtown Association Boundary Map

Holistic Health Clinic www.hhclinic.com (503) 646-8575

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Hula Halau ‘Ohana Holo ‘Oko’a Jaleh’s Hair Fashions Jini Hair Salon Key Bank Kimmi Clinic Law Office of Max Wall Mak-Service Marineau Dental Mattson Hellickson Dental McBride Optometrist

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CITY PARK

CITY LIBRARY

5th St

Lombard Ave

Broadway Saloon

Great food, fun and an unforgettable atmosphere!

(503) 641-7474

Betts Av e

Boriken

Broadway Saloon

a menu that changes weekly featuring fresh ingredients. 503-641-3223 decarlirestaurant.com

Tucker Ave

Bootleggers

Travel & Cruises, LLC *Layaway Plans Available* www.sunconnections.com 503-655-4850

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Big’s Chicken

Hindi & Punjabi speaking providers available.

Extended Hours Mon-Sat 503-644-1171

Italian inspired with

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Breakfast-Lunch-Diner 30 varieties of pancakes & waffles! 503-646-2688 tomspancakehouse.com

Sun Connections

Angel St

Beaverton Sub Station

Family Practice

Stott Av e

Tom’s Pancake House

Main St

Batter Up

#DOWNTOWNBEAVERTON

Downtown events are here!

Summer is around the corner DOWNTOWN XU ¿UVW 2OG 7RZQ %XEble Tea Walk is here, DQG \RX FDQ ¿QG WLFNHWV RQ our website or social media pages.

We are really excited to share this new experience with you. Downtown has so much delicious bubble tea. This will be a walk to remember! You’ll visit 10 businesses and sample bubble teas from 10 shops at each of these downtown business locations. It’ll be a great way to explore your community and discover some delicious bubble teas. Yum! The Old Town Wine Walk returns in May, so be on the

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discover some deicious bubble tea in Downtown beaverton lookout for that. We expect it to be very popular, so grab your tickets quickly when WKH\ DUH RQ VDOH <RX FDQ ¿QG more details on our website, but you can also sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss any of it.

The fountain also opens back up in May! Bring your kids and friends. It’ll be a wonderful day with activities for all ages, though we also know that the fountain itself is enough of an excitement to come out even without all the

bonus programming. We’re going to be swimming in fun.

And then in July, the Washington County Visitors Association is promoting Cocktail Week, which promises to be an extremely delicious exploration of the entire region, and many of the participating businesses will be right here in downtown Beaverton. More details about that will be coming soon.

We know many of you have been itching to get back out, and this summer is really gearing up to be a refreshing adventure in our community.

We really hope you will get to join us.

None of this is possible without funding support from our community. We appreciate all of you!

See you in downtown, ~ Kevin Teater If you’d like to help, you can become a RAISE UP Downtown Beaverton donor (recurring or one-time) on our website at www.downtownbeaverton.org/ support.

#DowntownBeaverton The Beaverton Downtown Association promotes the historic preservation and economic development of Old Town Beaverton. Want to get involved? Check out our website at www.downtownbeaverton.org.

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ConnectingCommunity #BeavertonAreaChamberofCommerce

April is Stress Awareness Month the website, thdrp.org, “Walkers and bikers enjoy the paved, ÀDW WUDLO DERXW PLOHV DURXQG - that surrounds the lake.

Benches and picnic benches are available at the park, which is a favorite spot for bird watchers and photographers seeking out Great Blue Herons, Cedar Waxwings, and Green Herons, as well as a variety of waterfowl.”

Did you know that the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce has Walking, Nature and Trail maps available for free? Stop by and pick one up – and then get to steppin’!

National Walking Day – April 6th LOCAL BUSINESS

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tress. We all have it in varying degrees. When stress starts to overwhelm, one of the recommended solutions it to simply take a walk. So, it makes sense to us that National Walking Day is April 6th – at the start of Stress Awareness Month.

Get Looped!

Let’s just start out by inviting you to join the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce staff for a walk around the Beaverton Business Loop.

We will leave from the &KDPEHU RI¿FHV 6: Crescent St, Suite 160, Beaverton OR 97005) at 11am and walk The Loop: south on SW Watson; crossing over at SW 5th to SW Hall, then turning north and heading back toZDUGV WKH &KDPEHU RI¿FH 7KH 1.3-mile loop is an easy stroll and will pass by many eateries, coffee and other beverage

Other ways to manage stress: Eat Well

businesses, retail stores, and the main Library.

Not an urban walker?

Naturally Nature and the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District. Take a walk on the (almost) wild side! Tualatin Hills Nature Park offers a woodsy setting and a place to

catch a little Zen in the middle of your busy day. Wheelchair accessible and family-friendly, it allows you to daytrip without leaving town.

Looping around a lake sound good?

Take a walk at Commonwealth Lake Park. As noted on

Stress eating is real. Crunching is one way to chomp out the frustration. One easy way to crunch well is pick up a salad from Evergreens Salad.

Fresh, crunchy salads cause one to slow down to chew. A break from the rush-routine goes a long way in diffusing daily stress. Not to mention, salads are tasty, too! Evergreens, conveniently located in

Cedar Hills Crossing (2725 SW Cedar Hills Blvd Suite 120, Beaverton, OR 97005) offers delivery, too. Check out their seasonal menu at evergreens. com Bond with your pet Pets feel your stress too!

Take time to take Fido for a walk, spend a few moments playing “cat and mouse” with Fluffy, or hang out in a hammock with your pet lizard.

Breaking attention away from the stress environment, even if only for 15 minutes, can bring relief for you and your furry (or scaly!) friend.

Whether it is walking, hiking, singing, dancing, crunching or hanging out with the critters, the best way to break the cycle of stress is to take a break!

For more information about these and other Chamber partner businesses, visit our website at beaverton.org

#CATALYSTBUSINESSNEWSLETTER

Positive Words!

Tell them something good BUSINESS ADVICE

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ver had someone in your life, that always complained. Rarely had anything positive to say. Might have even regularly called you names?

Could have been a friend, co-worker, classmate, teammate...even a family member.

If so, then you know that negative words and negative thinking drain the life blood out of you.

So, ask yourself...as a manager, or a business owner... how are you speaking to those important to you?

I am sure you’re not calling anyone names...but are you complaining? Whining? Anything negative? Even a tiny bit?

It’s not hard to do. It’s a common human characteristic.

BUT, if those important to

When was the last time you complimented a coworker? you are employees & customers...why would you alienate them? Why would you risk losing them?

If positive words empower, bond and energize...focus on that!

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Easy right? It is...but it takes a lot of work and practice.

Listen, everyone is stressed out. Apart form a life that is faster paced than ever, the last couple years have been

C-R-A-Z-Y! A pandemic resulting in epic numbers of death and illness.

Personal and business life impacted by this. An exceptionally contentious presidential election. Social Strife. Debates and arguments re: mask wearing and vaccines...and now, Russia invading Ukraine.

It’s easy to be worried. It’s easy to complain about things... even if it’s just the little things.

And you know what? Honestly, NO ONE wants to hear it.

So keep it to yourself. Share it with a therapist. Go for a run or walk. Listen to music. Do anything to de-stress and calm yourself.

Accentuate the positive.

When was the last time you complimented a coworker, employee and/or customer? When was the last time you thanked them? When was the last time you called them something positive and endearing? ,Q DQ HUD RI ZRUU\ GLI¿FXOW\

hiring and keeping employees, and customers in search of businesses that care: • TELL THEM SOMETHING GOOD...ON A REGULAR BASIS! • MAKE IT EASY FOR PEOPLE TO DO, AND KEEP DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU! • LOOK UP…AND SURPRISE SOMEONE!

Spencer Rubin is a sales/marketing expert and a passionate advocate for the success of small, local business owners. To sign up for Spencer’s weekly Catalyst Newsletter, contact 971-732-4745.

“Don’t give up, don’t EVER give up” ~Coach Jim Valvano

Connecting businesses with their customers and residents with their community!

Local Directory | Shop at these Beaverton businesses Arts & Culture

European Classical Music

KPTV Fox Channel 12

Appreciation. Sit back and enjoy! annaclassica.com

www.kptv.com

PGE Green Power Program 800-542-8818

Theatre in the Grove

Recycling & Waste Programs

theatreinthegrove.org (503) 359-5349

503-526-2460

KUIK AM 1360

Beaverton Education Foundation

www.kuik.com

Learn About our City’s Past through historic photos, artifacts, exhibits and more! www.historicbeaverton.org 503-430-0106

Community Resources See my work LanaLNelson.com & www.villagegalleryarts.org/ lana-lnelson/ (in Facebook too!)

Call me at 503 830-7894

Aloha Community Library

Beaverton Composting

oregonswashingtoncounty.com 503-644-5555

Cedar Hills Crossing www.cedarhillscrossing.com 503-643-6563

Cedar Mill Library library.cedarmill.org 503-644-0043

Chamber of Commerce www.beaverton.org 503-644-0123

City Hall Increasing Access to the Arts... through our Scholarship Program and the Campaign to build the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts beavertonartsfoundation.org

TVF&R www.tvfr.com 503-259-1225

Beaverton Police Dept.

www.beaverton.k12.or.us 503-591-8000

Classes and Workshops 1060 NW Salzman Road (next to the Cedar Mill library) www.villagegalleryarts.org

503-747-7238

Wash. County Visitors Center

Beaverton School District

Affordable Arts and Crafts

Village at Scholls Ferry

503-526-2460 www.beavertonoregon.gov 503-629-0111

www.beavertonoregon.gov 503-526-2222

Beaverton School District www.beaverton.k12.or.us 503-591-8000

Cascade Montessori Preschool

Acting & Speech Coaching

Visitors Center for

*Free Placement Testing*

Beaverton and Washington County oregonswashingtoncounty.org 503-644-5555

See student success stories in Kid’s corner on back cover! www.kumon.com/south-beaverton 503-639-7219 MAP2D

Wash. County Republicans Working for Oregon! www.washco.gop, 503-927-7374

Wash. County Sheriff’s Office www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff 503-846-2700

Washington Square Mall shopwashingtonsquare.com 503-639-8860

Education

Support Your Library by donating to the Beaverton Library Foundation online @ beavertonlibraryfoundation.org

503-526-6433

www.BeavertonResourceGuide.com

Preschool- Grade 5

Jazz Combo Classes

Education centered in the heart. livingwisdomportland.org 4855 SW Watson Ave. Beaverton 503-671-9112

www.ensemblejazzexperience.com Call Tina at 917-202-9816 today!

& Learning

97229 Bethany / Cedar Mill

26 26

97006 97003

Canyon Rd

Democratic Party

Community Gardens (THPRD)

www.broadwayrose.org 503-620-5262

www.beavertonlibrary.org (503) 644-2197

All levels and all ages welcome!

Call Terry at 503-707-4554

503-526-6433

866-368-7878

Broadway Rose Theatre

Beaverton City Library

is expanding on the corner of 170th and TV Hwy! Serving kids ages 6 mo - 6 yrs! Visit us at cascademontessori.com

Community Gardens (City)

Energy Trust of Oregon

www.hart-theatre.org 503-693-7815

Learn to prosper with life!

Let your self esteem blossom.

Aweigh Impasse holding classes at 12750 SW 2nd Street, Ste 102 Call (916) 396-9633

TV Hwy

Values in Action! 503-626-7018 www.washcodems.org

HART Theatre

The Book Corner www.bookcornerbeaverton.org 503-643-5188

503-231-5662

THPRD

www.alohalibrary.org 503-259-0185

Beaverton Coloring Books Color in the fun images as your kids learn about the city.

The perfect gift or souvenir!

BRG@CedarHouseMedia.com

Solar Oregon

www.thprd.org 503-645-6433

www.beavertonlibrary.org (503) 644-2197

BeavertonCivicTheatre.org 503-754-9866

The Round 503-381-1670

(See useful ph# list on page 2)

Beaverton City Library

Beaverton Civic Theatre

Ombudsman Program www.oregon.gov/LTCO 1-800-522-2602

97078 It’s not to late, enroll now!

Preschool - 5th Grade 14485 SW Walker Road (across from Nike) 503-641-4600 | www.asapdx.org

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Lana L. Nelson Oil Painting

beavertonedfoundation.org 503-643-7453

Oregon Long Term Care

217 217

97008

97223 Garden Home

FOX 12 Oregon www.kptv.com 503-906-1249

Garden Home Community Library gardenhomelibrary.org 503-245-9932

Customized Learning in a choice-based environment.

Small classes, all subjects, K-12. www.villagehome.org 503-597-9100

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Shopping is cheaper

Senior Living Communities & Services

than a psychiatrist Senior Living Community

Health

www.creekside-village.com 503-643-9735

Beauty & Wellness Get Back to Feeling Good!

Visit us at renuchiro.com 503-406-2020

Men, Women & Kids!

Up-do, Bridal, Special Occasion, Lash Extentions, Face Waxing, Colour, highlights, smoothing 503-430-0008

Comprehensive dental care for your entire family. Visit us at: murrayschollsfamilydental.com 503-590-7574

Guaranteed Pest Control

Family Practice

Protecting your health and property since 1949! www.guaranteedpestcontrol.net 503-646-2119

Hindi & Punjabi speaking provider available. **Mon-Sat Extended Hours** 503-644-1171

Primary Care for the whole family Nutrition, IV Therapy, Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Dr. Jennifer Means & Dr. Elizabeth Elliott welcome you!

503-641-6400

Retirement Residence Take a look at what retirement living should be! www.beavertonlodge.com 503-646-0635

Compassionate In Home Care

Medical Alarm, Inc. 3HUVRQDO 6DIHW\ +HDOWK 6ROXWLRQV

Building Family for Life Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care www.morningstarseniorliving.com 503-713-5143

Local LifeLine Provider ColumbiaMedAlarm.com Personal health & safety solutions including GPS & medication dispensing. 503-644-4736

Beaverton Hills Compassionate In Home Care Trained professionals meeting senior care needs in the safety and comfort of home!

503.352-5634 www.homematterscaregiving.com

Independent & Assisted Living Memory Care & Skilled Nursing https://www.prestigecare.com/ (503) 520-1350

Enhance your life & performance Improves memory, focus & sleep Visit peaktrainingcenters.com (503) 420-7580

Offering Independent & Assisted Living Services At Canfield Place, we are family.

503-626-5100

Personal Care, Household Tasks and Transportation HomecarePartner.org 503-433-8079

Building Family for Life Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care www.morningstarseniorliving.com 503-713-5143

503.446.0698

AWEIGH IMPASSE offering Catwalk Premiere *Atelier * Showroom, * Beauty * Event Space * Call Kelly Christiansen at 503-464-6711

comprehensive consultations in Biofield & Chakra Modalities at 12750 SW 2nd Street, Ste 102. Call for Appointment: (916) 396-9633 Tetyana Zinchenko, Practitioner

Dental care you can smile about!

Birth & Postpartum Doulas

503-336-0382 www.ismilebeaverton.com

www.birthingstone.com 503-718-7574

Beaverton Pharmacy

Cedar Mill Optometrist

Medicare accredited 503-644-2101

Call Dr. Goldman at 503-646-6166 www.cedarmillvision.com

Bridgeton Chiropractic

Holistic Health Clinic www.hhclinic.com 503-646-8575

www.bridgetonchiro.com Call Today 971-255-1708

Housing &

Your Healing Sanctuary

Donna Meeuwsen | REALTOR® Topography Real Estate Group 503-583-3200 donna@topography.homes www.topography.homes

Raleigh Hills Assisted Living www.rhliving.com 503-297-3200

Canfield Place Offering Independent Living And Assisted Living Services At Canfield Place, we are family.

503-626-5100

Home Maintenance

www.jaderiverpdx.com 503-297-3825

Leave the Stress Behind!

Senior Living In Beaverton

Morningstar of Beaverton

www.MeridianMedicalMassage.com

puremassagepainrelief.com 971-407-0402

Your Partner in Homecare

parkavenuelifestyle.com 503-487-5383

Been in an accident?

Trained professionals meeting senior care needs in the safety and comfort of home!

503.352-5634

&ROXPELD

**Brain Training**

Cornell Landing of Cedar Mill

Serving Beaverton & Tigard Your Shower Door & Mirror *EXPERTS* Free estimates on all projects. Come talk to us! www.canyon.glass 503-644-3153

Grab your “Honey Do” list and gimme a call. No job too small! handymanmarcpaul.com 818-823-3070

New Continuous Gutters!

“Age is a matter of mind...

And if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter!”

Gutter & roof cleaning, gutter repair, pressure washing, moss removal. allguttersandmore.com 503-268-9121

For a complete listing of local senior communties Turn to page 23

~ Mark Twain

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Welcome Home

True Potential Chiropractic * Get Adjusted! * ** Get Stretched! ** *** Get Massaged! *** by the “Best of Beaverton.”

Scan to request an appointment.

Painting & General Contracting *Finishing Fine Interiors* **Weather Tight Exteriors** www.ffpaint.com (CCB#205045) 503-451-3239

to King City Senior Village. www.kingcityseniorvillage.com

Enjoy Life with Friends www.thespringsliving.com 503-629-5500

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**Cats and other pets exempt** www.co.washington.or.us/HHS/ AnimalServices

www.valleycommunity.org (503) 292-3537

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Warm Church with an Open Heart www.beavertonumc.org or call 503-646-7107

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Restaurants Food & Drink Abhiruchi Indian Cuisine

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Italian inspired with a menu Adopt a Lovable Put www.pacificpugrescue.org 503.704.3587

Pets Animals & Pet Care Dove Lewis 24hr Pet Hospital #1 choice for animal emergencies www.dovelewis.org

Daycare & Pet Hotel Suites Visit barklandia-pdx.com or call us at 503.430.5821

Murray Hills Christian Church Disciples of Christ: Continuing the work that Jesus began. Located up the hill on SW Wier Rd. www.murrayhills.org | 503-524-5230

Bilal Mosque Association Great Cats for Great Homes www.catscradlerescue.com 503-320-6079

Religious Churches & Spiritual

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New Hope Missionary Baptist www.newhopealoha.org 503-591-8993

Good Samaritan Ministries GoodSamaritanMinistries.org or call 503-644-2339.

that changes weekly featuring fresh seasonal ingredients from the Northwest. 503-641-3223 decarlirestaurant.com

A Little Taste of El Salvador Tu-Sa: 11-3pm, Saturday Breakfast 9-11am and Sun. 11:30-2:30pm.

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Authentic Caribbean Cuisine Boriken Restaurant Flavors of Puerto Rico! borikenrestaurant.com 503-596-3571

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Valley Community Presbyterian

Hart Road Animal Hospital

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End Petlessness Oregon Humane Society www.oregonhumane.org 503-285-7722

Healthy Affordable Pet Supplies Nature’s Pet 503-579-2403

Pet Lost & Found All found pets are registered with the county. For more info: www.petharbor.com

Contact us at valleycommunity.org or call 503.292.3537.

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Southminster Presbyterian Church. 12250 SW Denney Road Progressive Spirit, Beloved Community, 503-644-2073 www.southmin.org

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Breakfast-Lunch-Diner 30 varieties of pancakes & waffles! *Beaverton’s Favorite Restaurant* www.tomspancakehouse.com 503-646-2688

Join us Sundays at 10am A positive plan for spiritual living.

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Beaverton Church of the Nazarene

Come enjoy a taste of India Lunch, Dinner, Take Out www.abhiruchirestaurant.com 503-671-0432

St. John Greek Orthodox Church

Black Bear Diner Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Take out & Delivery Available Visit blackbeardiner.com 503-646-4507

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Visitors welcome! stjohngoc.org | 503-644-7444

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The place for all your bird needs.

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Sunday Service 9:15am Come connect, grow & serve with us! parksidefellowship.org (503) 646-4455

St. Barnabas Espicopal Church

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Beaverton’s Best Sushi! Udon, Tempura, soba, Ramen, Curry, and more! Visit us at 9230 SW B/H Hwy 503-296-0045

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If shopping doesn’t make you happy,

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Retail & Shopping Sun Connections We Buy Gold & Silver!

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disability and works with employHUV WR FXVWRPL]H D MRE WKDW ¿WV WKH individual’s skills and abilities, while meeting the needs of the employer.”

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ConnectingCommunity #ZOONEWSISGOODNEWS

Rallying to help save rare bontebok calf Thanks to the efforts of zookeepers, vets OREGON ZOO

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rare African antelope that almost didn’t live past its ¿UVW IHZ GD\V LV QRZ PRQWKV old and well on the road to recovery at the Oregon Zoo. Keepers were thrilled when 7-year-old bontebok Winter gave birth to a new calf Feb. 2.

Bonteboks were once considered among the most imperiled mammals on the planet, and each birth is considered an important step toward ensuring their long-term survival.

Excitement quickly turned to concern though, when keepers saw that Winter, an inexperienced bontebok mom, was not nursing her newborn.

“She was taking care of her calf right away,” said Kelly Gomez, who oversees the zoo’s Africa section. “But she just wasn’t nursing. Sometimes new moms need a little help getting started.”

The calf, which weighed MXVW XQGHU SRXQGV DW ELUWK appeared healthy, Gomez said.

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Endangred Bontebok baby saved at oregon zoo administered a transfusion of plasma from the calf’s father, which had been banked earlier as a precaution.

“We were giving her supplemental bottle-feedings and then returning her back to mom,” Gomez said. “After a few days, Winter started to nurse her a little bit, and we gradually reduced the bottle-feedings as the nursing became more consistent. She’s a very strong, robust little calf.”

Gomez says the small survivor is a testament to one of the most inspiring conservation stories in history: living proof of the impact people can have — both positive and negative — on wildlife and species conservation.

“A couple hundred years ago, the bontebok was headed

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Mulching Your Garden In the City of Beaverton OREGON FLORA

W for almost certain extinction,” Gomez said. “The fact that they are still around shows how people can make a difference in helping wildlife.”

To see a video of the new arrival, go to bit.ly/BontebokBaby.

For more zoo animal stories, visit oregonzoo.org

ith springtime just around the corner many of us are looking forward to getting back into the garden after the winter season. Mulching planting beds and landscaped areas is a great way to control weeds, improve soil fertility and resist soil compaction.

There are countless types of mulch that will help your garden beds including but not limited to, wood chips, straw, leaves, hazelnut shells (an Oregon favorite!) and even pre-bagged mulch from local department stores and garden centers. After selecting the type of mulch, get an idea of

the area you plan to cover and create an estimate of the volume you’ll need. Apply mulch at least three inches thick and make sure not to bury the base of any shrubs or the trunks of DQ\ WUHHV $IWHU \RX¶UH ¿QLVKHG sweep or blow off any hard surfaces and enjoy the practical and aesthetic values a fresh layer of mulch brings to your garden.

This gardening tip is brought to you by the City of Beaverton’s Landscape and Urban Forestry Department. Visit Clean Water Service’s Native Plant Finder webpage for interactive questions to help you find the right native plant to fit your needs!

#SENIORLIVING

Help prevent falls in older adults With a free risk assessment SENIOR LIVING

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he statistics surrounding falls in older adults are stark: 36 million falls per year in the United States, leading to three million trips to an emergency room, and KRVSLWDOL]DWLRQV But behind every statistic is a person whose health and well-being are compromised by falling. If they suffer an injury there can be a lengthy, painful rehabilitation process.

When considering factors

that can lead to a fall in an older adult, there are some obvious ones that come to

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can be easy to foresee and discover reasons for concern mitigate some risks. you may not have previousHowever, there are other ly considered. less-recognizable risks that can come into play, anything from the effects of previous surgeries to an improperly ¿WWHG ZDONLQJ GHYLFH WR frequently needing to get This story is sponsored by up in the night can all be Life at Prestige Senior Living indicators of underlying risk Beaverton Hills. If it’s time to consider senior living, you can factors for falling. learn more about our communiTo discover risk factors ty by visiting prestigecare.com/ that may exist for you or a BeavertonHills. You can also loved one, we have a free book either a virtual or in-person tour to visit our friendly online fall risk assessment community. available at fallriskassessFor more information, or to book ment.com. By taking just a tour, call our team at D IHZ PLQXWHV WR ¿OO RXW (503) 520-1350. the evaluation, you might

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#ASKTHEANIMALSHELTER

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Are there any wild peacocks in Washington County?

Q&A with the Animal Shelter BONNIE HAYS Each month, you will have the chance to have your questions answered by the animal shelter.

I recently saw a group of peacocks roaming free in Lake O! Are there places in Washington County where wild peacocks live and if so, would the shelter pick them up or would they just be allowed to continue to roam?

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eacocks are not native to our area, nor are they considered wild animals. In the U.S., these large birds are considered domesticated fowl (like chickens), so when you see them, assume they have an owner.

Peafowl (males are referred to as “peacocks” and females are referred to as “peahens,” although most people use the term peacocks interchangeably for both), originate from India,

neighborhood peacocks Southeast Asia and the Congo Basin of Africa. You are likely most familiar with the Indian peafowl since that is the one seen most in zoos and on farms in the U.S. Although beautiful, peacocks can be destructive, messy and noisy, which will cause problems if they are allowed to roam.

It’s helpful to think of peacocks as domestic livestock.

We always advise people to keep their livestock and pets on their own property. This is for the safety of both the animal and those who may

encounter it. Washington County Animal Services does not pick up peacocks that are at large and roaming free, nor do we regulate these birds or require they have a license.

However, if a peacock is being neglected or abused, we would investigate. Even if a domestic animal is not regulated by us, there are still standards of care that must be met.

If a loose peacock is causing problems in your neighborhood, talk to your neighbors to determine if it

has an owner. If the bird is doing something that could be a risk to people, such as UXQQLQJ LQWR WUDI¿F DQG SRWHQtially causing an accident, call your local non-emergency law enforcement number, just as you would for other livestock on a road.

If you encounter an issue with an animal and don’t know who to call, you can always reach out to the shelter. We will assist you in determining who may be able to help, whether it’s us or another agency.

For more information on these topics and more, please visit www.WashingtonCountyPets.com or call us at (503) 846-7041.

The Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter is located in downtown Hillsboro at 1901 SE 24th Ave. Email your questions to: Stacy_Beckley@ co.washington.or.us

#CATADOPTION

Spending more time at home? Why not share it with a new friend!

From Cat’s Cradle PET ADOPTION Lili and Luna (senior pair)

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e’re a pair of devoted sisters who complement and adore each other. We don’t always sleep in the same bed but If we are separated, we’ll start looking for each other.

Hello, we’re Lili & Luna!

Grey (3yrs)

Luna: I love all other people and animals, as well as being held and snuggling. Lili: I’m a little more shy until I get to know you. I like making biscuits and nursing on soft, fuzzy blankets. We’re at Cat’s Cradle Rescue 503-320-6079.

Katt (6 yrs) I’m a mild-mannered gal who was rescued as a stray.

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brushed with a glove, giving myself copious baths, hogging the foot of the recliner, and laying in the sunshine. I have a very quiet meow, and I’ve never hissed at anyone. I’ll come with all of my own stuff, too! Meet me at Cat’s Cradle Rescue 503-320-6079.

I’m a sweet boy who wants nothing more than a warm lap and a window to gaze out of.

I had been living outside, but have adjusted well to the cozy indoor life. I also get along well with other cats. I occasionally like to play, but prefer lap time and making biscuits.

My name’s Grey!

,I \RX¶UH ORRNLQJ IRU D 1HWÀL[ buddy, look no further! I’m at Cradle Rescue 503-320-6079.

Cat’s Cradle Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-home based No Kill rescue serving Oregon cats who need new homes. We invite you to become a foster parent and experience the great satisfaction of helping a cat or kitten in need. Find your new kitty friend by contacting us at 503-320-6079 or www.catscradlerescue.com.

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#BEAVERTONHEALTH&HAPPINESS

Colors affect energy levels and mood Here are some examples of colors & effects

How do you feel about these colors?

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he colors we see affect our energy levels and mood.

Extensive work has been spent over the years researching what it does to everything from our stress levels to how likely we are to make a purchase. There is an entire industry based around what color to surround yourself with, the best colors to paint your room or business.

Painting a room light green to make it more soothing might be more permanent of a solution than you want to do right now, however. While not as dramatic, there are smaller things you can do to get the effect. Hang decorations with some blue, add some green to the room with plants, wear a little bit of bright red on you.

Remember, it’s all about what color the eye sees.

Some examples of colors and their effects: Red - This is a very energizing color, and can help when you need to get moving & motivated.

Be careful, though, because it can affect the mood by focusing on negative words, while green does the opposite. Wearing red can also make you seem more powerful & attractive.

Yellow - Another energizing color, and this one also has the side effect of lifting the mood.

It has a cheery uplifting effect, but can be too energizing.

Too much yellow can lead to frenetic feelings and overstimulation.

Green- A soothing and relaxing color. It is why a lot RI SHRSOH ¿QG WKH\ JHW PRUH out of jogging or hiking in the woods. It also tends to cause more focus on positive words.

Green light is also one of the only colors of light that can help a Migraine.

Blue - Another very calming color. A little bit of blue can help with insomnia, stress, and DQ[LHW\ 2Q WKH ÀLS VLGH LI you are feeling down and low already, too much blue can start to cause pessimism and depression.

Violet - This color stimulates creativity and expression. It also stimulates the problemsolving part of our brain. Too

much violet can make us feel too cerebral, with feelings of insecurity and emotional suppression.

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oncussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury, is a common condition with symptoms ranging from mild to debilitating. Symptoms are caused by an impairment of brain function due to swelling or bruising on the brain.

Anyone can suffer from a concussion. Symptoms can range in duration, severity, and number among individuals.

Commonly reported concussion symptoms are headache and dizziness, followed closely

by nausea and neck pain. But the ongoing effects of trauma can vary widely.

Symptoms can appear immediately after head trauma or develop over time. If you

Ever been stretched by a pro?

believe you have a concussion, you should see a doctor immediately. Recovering from a concussion can take time, but a chiropractor can help to speed up the process.

A concussion often comes hand-in-hand with an impact on your upper cervical spine.

In fact, ongoing concussion symptoms can be directly caused by pressure, or subluxation, to your neck or spine.

But addressing spinal stress through adjustment, chiropracWLF FDUH LQFUHDVHV EORRG ÀRZ and oxygen to the injured brain to speed up the healing process.

This also alleviates interference with the nervous system that runs up and down your spine, improving disfunction to better heal your body.

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ow unique for a chiropractor to write about back pain – right? The reality is that 80% of people in the USA will suffer from back pain at least once in their life, many of whom will have multiple episodes. Research has shown that there are many non-surgical and non-drug related treatments to help prevent and recover from back pain.

Preventing back pain does take a little work, but not as much work as recovering from an episode of back pain. Think of a car. It is much easier to regularly change the oil in your car than to have to pay for and wait to have the engine rebuilt.

A similar model applies to the body. By being proactive with your health, you can minimize or eliminate back issues.

“Where do I begin?”

First off, you have to move.

More and more studies are showing that sitting for long

There is no need to suffer with back pain periods of time is very harmful to the back. Muscles become weak and poor posture puts added stress on the spine. Get up and move. If you work at a computer, every 30 minutes stand up and wiggle around for a minute. At lunch go for a 15-30 minute walk. In addition to keeping your back limber and strong, it is also great to clear the mind of day-to-day stress!

The next step is to be mindful of your weight. Being

overweight puts undue stress on the joints and muscles that hold you up. Decreasing the weight decreases the strain. Sounds simple, but entire industries have been created around weight loss. This article is not about to tackle this deep and emotional topic, but here are a couple things you can start with today.

One, add more veggies and low sugar fruits to your diet.

Notice I didn’t say eliminate or deprive yourself of something.

By adding healthier food options to your eating, you will notice you get full faster. Thus, you will eat less. Another thing is to make a menu plan for the week BEFORE you go to the grocery store. Impulse food purchases rarely include healthy options.

2XU ODVW WRSLF EXW GH¿QLWHO\ not the least, is general spinal wellness and function. As a chiropractor I don’t treat the spine, but I recognize it as a shield of armor that protects your spinal cord – your nerves. The function and position of your spine can have a direct effect on the function of your nerves. Poor function and position can lead to back pain. In addition, keep in mind that nerves in the lower back control bowel, bladder, reproductive organs, and more.

Nerves in the midback control the stomach, pancreas, liver, etc. And nerves in the neck have control over things like the thyroid gland, swallowing, and arm movements. Needless to say, having a spine that moves correctly and is in the proper position is a critical component of health.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis.

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It’s true the most damaging form is methylmercury which is found in seafood or the vapors from inhaled elemental mercury such as the pretty stuff in old thermometers. But in my humble opinion all mercury is toxic with no positive role in the human body and many serious health risks including neurological, psychological (mad as a hatter), immune, kidney, liver and mitochondrial damage.

Why then, would we choose to put it in our mouths, next to our brains?

While I can go on and on about the importance of oral health in our overall well-being, I want to mention one more important point before I wrap this up today: malocclusion.

Our bite can play a role in circulation and lymph drainage from our head and brains. Poor occlusion increases risk for gum disease, can be a factor in headaches and has been implicated in problems with coordination and may affect attention.

So, good oral hygiene extends beyond the mouth! Floss, brush, swish. I use a handheld Waterpik (TM) to power wash P\ JXPV DIWHU , ÀRVV $YRLG sugar as it increases plaque formation. Eat your vegetables and fruits. Drink plenty of water. And take off your mask when you can. Get outside and breathe! So nice to see your beautiful smiles again.

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Spring’s season of sensorial extravagance is a recurrent reminder of the boisterous beauty we are blessed with

annually. While Daylight Savings Time has its detractors, especially as we “spring forward” an hour, it does afford an extra daylight hour to immerse ourselves in the sights, sounds, and scents of the season. A riot of colors awaits our eyes, a cacophony of nesting songbirds delights

RXU HDUV DQG WKH ÀRUDO HQWLFHments of countless blooms beckon us to dive headlong into this month’s offerings.

Perhaps that perennial plumage of nature inspired Shakespeare to pen, “April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” This month is a time to remind ourselves

that beauty can arise from once-barren ground, that songs of joy simply for being alive come unbidden to our lips, and that hope and possibility are carried on the warming breezes around us.

A spirit of youth is one of expansive dreams, anticipated change, and a contagious excitement that expectation, wonder, and joy are not only promised in this season, but present in this moment.

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TSA PreCheck - First implemented in 2013, TSA PreCheck (one of the ‘Trusted Travelers Programs’) serves as a way to screen travelers before they arrive at the airport and allow them access to expedited screening through security lanes in more than domestic 200 airports. In TSA PreCheck lines, there’s no need to remove your shoes, belt, or light jacket. Liquids and electronics like tablets and laptops can also stay in your bag, saving travelers time and hassle. Children 12 and under can also go through the expedited line with a guardian who has TSA PreCheck. To apply for a new membership, go to https:// ttp.dhs.gov. Travelers must undergo a background screening DQG SD\ WKH IHH IRU ¿YH years of membership.

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Global Entry - Is designed to provide expedited re-entry into the United States (one of the ‘Trusted Travelers Programs’) by helping international travelers clear customs faster. It is the preferred program if you travel more than once to an international destination. Available at more than 50 U.S. airports, costs $100 to apply (though as of this notice, the CBP has proposed raising the IHH WR DQG LV YDOLG IRU ¿YH years).

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Out and About... There is always something to do in Beaverton #ChesswithCoachLarry

Traveling to chess tournaments is a joy On the road again!

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hands with his opponent and they start laughing and talking! I think to myself, “Come on Bill, get your head in the game!”

For the next 4 hours I’m staring at the chess board while the chess pieces are dancing in my head (just like in “The Queen’s Gambit!”).

This is my world. Neither of us says anything. All you hear is the ticking of the clock, the scratching of pen on paper and the sound of a heavy sigh as my opponent knows he is lost. We reset the chess pieces and I mark a win on the score board. I feel vindicated that my system works.

Checking on Bill’s game, it looks even, so I go and check out the bookseller. I walk in the room and it’s a candy store, toy store, my birthday and Christmas morning, all rolled into one. The walls are lined with bookcases as high as I can reach. Tables with chess sets, boards, chess hats, chess shirts with chess sayings that no one but another chess player would understand. The seller sees me and shows me to a table just for me. Since I have over 1,600 chess books, he knows I’ll be buying more. You can’t have too many chess books! I go shelf by shelf, bookcase by bookcase. I make three stacks: books I’ll buy, books I may buy and books I won’t buy.

I take a break and go look at Bill’s game. I sigh. He’s losing. So back to the bookseller. Now I look at chess sets. I have over 40 sets, but a couple more won’t hurt. The same ZLWK FORFNV , KDYH EXW WKHUH may be a new one with more bells and whistles—got to have it!

I see Bill coming and I wait to

hear his sad story. I ask, knowing the answer. How did you do? “I won,” he says gleefully. “The other guy dropped his queen and when I took it he resigned.” Is there no justice??

After lunch Bill goes for another walk. Again, I check the pairings and color and go study openings.

Then it’s back to the chess board and the start of the next round.

After the end of the day’s rounds, it’s dinner, then study for the next round. Bill? He goes on his quest for beer and a blackjack table.

On Monday we head home. I KDYH D VXLWFDVH ¿OOHG ZLWK P\ QHZ chess books, sets and everything else I bought. I’ll have to be sneaky to get it past my wife. She can’t understand why I never come home with any prize money. What can I say? I’m just not lucky.

The drive back is like the drive down. I drive and Bill sits with a chess board on his lap and we review the games. He keeps an eye on the road when I’m looking at the board. If in the spring you are driving south on I-5 on a Thursday or north on a Monday, keep an eye out for a couple of chess nuts.

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ne of the joys of tournament chess is traveling to other cities. Seeing new places and faces and testing your skills against stiffer competition. I have played in many cities across America. One of my favorites is Reno, Nevada. There are two tournaments a year there, one in the spring and another in the fall.

It is a three-day, six games competition, running Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I go with my friend, Bill, and we drive down on Thursday.

During the long drive, Bill holds a chess board on his lap next to me DQG ZH VSHQG WKH QH[W KRXUV RU VR looking at new chess openings to try out. When I’m looking at the board, Bill is watching the road. He lets me know if I’m drifting to the left or right or getting too close to the car in front. In ten years, we have never had an accident, but I did get a speeding ticket. There’s no time to waste on this drive, so we grab the ticket and go!

In Reno we always stay at the casino where the tournament is held, and we eat whatever mediocre food is available in the casino.

This isn’t a gourmet adventure; we’re here to play chess (well, I am). Bill’s system of preparation is a little different from mine. He immediately sets off in search of a cold Bud Light and a hot blackjack table. I go to the tournament hall to check the conditions, the tables, sets, clocks and look at the pairings IRU WKH QH[W PRUQLQJ¶V ¿UVW URXQG Since you have to preregister to play, the pairings are up. I now know who I’ll play and with what color. I head back to the room and spend another 3 or 4 hours looking at chess openings and games.

Gameday, after breakfast, Bill goes for a walk while I head to the playing hall. I check the chess set and clock I’ll be playing with and change what I don’t like. I sit in GLIIHUHQW FKDLUV XQWLO , ¿QG RQH , like - even through they are all the VDPH , ¿OO RXW P\ VFRUH VKHHW ZLWK my lucky pen and get my drink. I sit at the board and think about my opponent and how much I don’t like him - even through we have never met. He’s the kid that took my lunch money in grade school, kicked my dog, took my girl to the senior prom and anything else I can think of. I play better when I dislike my opponent. I have a hard time playing against friends.

When he shows up I don’t shake hands or look at him until the game starts.

Bill comes wandering in about 5 minutes before the round starts and goes to his board. He shakes

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First of all, retirement today is far different – and potentially far more rewarding – than was the case a generation or so ago. Of course, people are living longer now, but the new retirement environment isn’t just about longevity – it’s also about using one’s time in a meaningful way, deepening connections with family and contributing to communities. All these FDSDELOLWLHV ¿W LQWR D IUDPHZRUN RI four key “pillars”: health, family, SXUSRVH DQG ¿QDQFH GHVFULEHG in a study by Edward Jones and Age Wave called Four Pillars of the New Retirement: What a Difference a Year Makes, which also looks at how attitudes and opinions have changed during the

COVID-19 pandemic. Among the VWXG\¶V ¿QGLQJV LV D SLHFH RI JRRG news: 76% of Americans credit the pandemic with causing them to refocus on what’s most important in life.

And one important element in the life of retirees is, not surprisingly, their optimal well-being in their retirement years. The overwhelming majority of retirees say that all four pillars are essential to this well-being. Let’s look at these pillars and see what you can do to support them: Having good physical/mental health – Health care and longterm care costs are the greatest ¿QDQFLDO ZRUULHV LQ UHWLUHPHQW according to the Four Pillars VWXG\ $ ¿QDQFLDO DGYLVRU FDQ recommend ways of addressing these expenses, but you can also take familiar steps, such as getting regular exercise and following a well-balanced diet, to maintain and improve your health.

Having family and friends that care about me – Retirees say that the top contributor to their identity in retirement is their relationships with loved ones, again according to the Four Pillars study. Clearly, it’s important to keep up your relationships with family and friends, before and after you’re retired.

Having a sense of purpose in life – Those with a higher sense of purpose have better overall health, greater cognitive functioning, higher life satisfaction, increased mobility/functioning and longer lifespans, according to the Four Pillars report, citing research from the International Journal of Aging and Human Development. So, by volunteering and getting involved in community activities, you’ll not only be helping others, but also yourself.

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savings, according to the Four Pillars survey. So, if you haven’t yet retired, you’ll still want WR EROVWHU \RXU ¿QDQFHV E\ contributing as much as you can to your investment accounts. And once you do retire, you’ll want to make sure you don’t take too much from these accounts too soon, helping you avoid the risk of outliving your money.

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The hidden environmental impacts of hybrid and electric cars Sure, vehicles that run on fossil fuels emit toxic gasses and many environmental activists seem to think that electric cars are the answer. Of course, these electric cars do run clean during operation but what few pay attention to is the manner in which their batteries are made. In particular, the point of concern is in the production of the batteries and the mining of the metals necessary to make these batteries.

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Let’s take a look at Tesla battery replacement costs

Look at all these batteries!

So, what we now know is there is a tremendous amount of effort, as well as machinery in order to obtain the metals to produce these batteries (lithium and cobalt are the rarest). Not only is the mining extremely taxing on the environment but the factories producing these batteries are far worse and contributes greatly to carbon emissions.

The lithium-ion battery production requires intensive energy that unfortunately is mostly not yet clean energy. Plus, this also requires very rare earth metals that are extremely heavy.

What do batteries do?

All batteries store power when they are operating and when their lifespan is up, they go dead and will no longer take a charge. How much money is it to replace a vehicle battery?

Great question! Inexpensive aftermarket batteries (which are not long-lasting) can be purchased for around $2,000 plus the several hours of labor to remove the old batteries and install the new one. The least expensive is around $3,000.

For factory Hybrid batteries, for let’s just say a Toyota Prius,

The Tesla Battery? I came across an actual repair order from a failed Tesla battery pack. The total cost in this particular case was nearly $3,000 in labor and $13k for the new battery pack! Again, I can purchase a lot of fuel for that amount.

Now, it is established that electric and hybrid vehicles

are environmentally friendly and clean while driving them but one must not overlook how much pollution is created in manufacturing the huge battery packs and replacing them when the time comes. And where do the failed batteries go? Food for thought!

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The price you set for your house sends a message to potential buyers. Price it too low and you might raise questions about your home’s condition or lead buyers to assume something

is wrong with the property or you may be leaving money on the table, which decreases your future buying power.

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Bottom Line: Even in a sellers’ market, pricing your house right is critical. Don’t rely on guesswork. Let’s connect to make sure your house is perfectly priced. more buyers who are interested in purchasing it, making it more likely you’ll see a bidding war. And when a bidding war happens, you’ll likely get DQ HYHQ KLJKHU ¿QDO VDOH SULFH Several factors that go into pricing your house. That’s why it’s important to lean on an expert real estate advisor when you’re ready to move. A local

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Unlike most kids, I never was scared or apprehensive, because I knew once we came out from our hiding places, everything would go back to normal. Although as I grew older, I started to understand that school shootings actually happened. I started to process the fact that not everything in life is a drill and when shootings do occur, the consequences stretch far beyond physical injury.

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boxes with friends and sent them in to become part of a bigger movement.

This project is so impactful because it does not strive to comment on the political climate of gun rights in the U.S., nor does it forcefully blame the perpetrators, instead Soul Box strives to bring about a new sense of awareness. The founder of the Soul Box Project, Leslie Lee, said that if someone came into one of the exhibits and walked out with an aspiration to host a conversation about safety among their gun club, speak to their child about anger management, or even write to their local legislator, then the project would have succeeded.

While I have yet to visit one of these exhibits, I have seen numerous pictures of the piles and piles of boxes that people send in. The sight is astounding. There

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Elisabeth Dellit is a 9th Grader at Jesuit High School. She enjoys reading, writing creative stories, baking/cooking and participating in her school’s drama program.

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the meal. This salad reminded me of having a zestier style of coleslaw. Quite the satisfying meal.

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Reuben Sandwich The Swiss is perfectly melted and the sauerkraut is actually light and creamy thanks to the dressing. The bread is grilled but not over-buttered which is important because the sandwich does not leave you feeling IXOO DIWHU WKH ¿UVW IHZ ELWHV 0\ hesitancy in ordering Reubens in the future will be no more.

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Conclusion Overall, Tom’s Pancake House is more than just breakfast. They demonstrate that they can showcase a variety of ÀDYRUV WR WKHLU OR\DO FXVWRPHUV which is why it is no wonder that they were voted the #1 breakfast spot [and more!] in Beaverton.

BONUS DISH: Pancakes, Stack of 3, Price: $7.75 Well, we cannot go into a restaurant with the word ‘Pancake’ in the title and NOT order a stack! No spoiler here: the pancakes taste scrumptious!

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Tom’s Pancake House is located at 12925 SW Canyon Rd. For more info, call (503) 646-2688 or visit https:// tomspancakehouse.com/ Greg Mattie is a graduate of the Le Cordon Bleu Program in Culinary Studies and previously wrote the popular “3 Dishes Review“ column for the BRG.

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y heart really broke last week when a driver killed a 75-year-old lady who was crossing the street just a EORFN IURP P\ RI¿FH LQ GRZQtown Beaverton. It really hurts for her and her loved ones.

I just wrote an article last month in the Beaverton Resource Guide about how future street improvements would hopefully make our streets safer for people not driving.

But these changes will take immense time (years) and money (millions) to make happen.

And in that time, we lost a valuable and lovely member of our neighborhood. It hurts.

A few weeks ago, I was

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Kevin (top-right) with candidate John Dugger (top-middle) riding bicycles with community members.

speaking with some residents in the Neighbors Southwest neighborhood about their street safety concerns. Cars have driven through their homes, fences, roundabouts, and more.

One person has died and multiple have been injured.

These issues are systemic,

and they are one reason why I am running for Beaverton City Council, Position 2.

I see a community where our kids can walk to school, our parents can go to the grocery, our neighbors can bike to our house, and all of it can be without a car. It’s absolutely

possible. We just have to make different policy decisions.

I was in a West Slope Neighborhood meeting last week, and one neighbor asked me, “Kevin, we see all these plans that the City is creating that want us to walk or bike into downtown. But I don’t want to put my life in someone else’s hands by choosing to bike or walk down Canyon Road. How will you improve the connectivity of our neighborhoods?

It was a really good question. Our vision must be accompanied by action. We need safer routes everywhere so that people have the option to move in the ways they want to move.

And it’s not just about connecting people to downtown.

It’s also about connecting neighborhoods to each other.

The West Slope neighborhood is fairly isolated, and yet it is a

gem of a neighborhood.

We need to reallocate street space in ways that makes us safer, more connected, more environmentally-friendly, and PRUH ¿VFDOO\ UHVSRQVLEOH ,W¶V possible. It just takes bold action, and I am going to push for that. I would love for you to join me. ~Kevin Teater

Kevin brings multiple years of experience in economic and community development in Beaverton, in addition to time in Asheville, North Carolina envisioning the future of a downtown city block and regional neighborhoods. To find out more, Visit kevinteater.com

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Enlist a partner: Talk to loved ones, neighbors, and friends and invite them to participate in physical activities, share a balanced meal, and have a fun adventure. Everyday activities are always more fun with a partner — someone who will keep you company, inspire you to stick with a new routine, and encourage you on your health journey.

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Team up with your doctor: Doctors can help with prevention, screening, and treatment. Don’t wait until you’re sick to schedule an appointment. They can help you prevent health problems or catch them early enough to help you beat them. Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers.

Everyday choices can improve your odds of fending off serious illnesses. These choices also pave the way for a happier, healthier life.

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randparents and other older relatives raising children are invited to new caregiving series Sponsored by Health and Human Services Department. This free three-part series will provide a safe and welcoming space for caregivers to connect with each other, learn new skills and get access to community resources.

“Older relatives who take on the challenging role of raising their grandchildren, nieces, nephews and others may feel unSUHSDUHG IRU VRPH RI WKH GLI¿FXOW issues that can arise,” Washington County Program Coordinator Shannon Baggerman said. “This new series provides education, resources and respite that we hope will make this tough job a little bit easier.”

Three 90-minute sessions will take place via Zoom in April, May and June.

April 2: “That’s a RAPP! Resource Fair” (10-11:30 a.m.) RAPP stands for Relatives as Parents Program. During this virtual resource fair, participants can connect face to face with

people who can support them and learn about community resources that can help.

May 7: “Let’s be Honest -- Family Conversations about Sexuality” (10-11:30 a.m.) This workshop will focus on helping caregivers strengthen their skills in being “askable” adults and supporting young people in conversations related to sexuality.

June 11: “Managing Relational Stress and Building Resiliency” (1011:30 a.m.) Participants will learn about relational stress and begin to normalize this in the context of all families. They will learn to identify the signs and symptoms of stress, compassion fatigue and burnout and how these manifest in partnerships and family systems.

Participants may register for one, two or all sessions. Registration is open at https://bit.ly/RAPP-2022.

For more information, call the Program Coordinator Shannon Baggerman at 503-846-3090.

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City News: City Council Adopts Strategic Goals | Priorities Building a Better Beaverton OUR TOWN

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eaverton City Council adopted a resolution approving strategic goals and priorities to inform a two-year workplan at their Mar. 1 meeting.

The adoption was a follow-up to a work session held Feb. 22 and initial discussions from a City Council retreat held late last year.

“I’m grateful to council for coming together on goals and priorities that will help our community continue to recover,” said Mayor Beaty. “Our vision addresses every Beavertonian, and I look forward to this year’s budget process with these priorities top-of-mind.”

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Good Government Safety Housing Economic Prosperity Quality Infrastructure Environmental Sustainability • Community Wellness and Fun The Council’s goals and priorities, which are informed by community and other guiding documents like the city’s ComprehenCommitment statement: statement, strategic goals, sive Plan, DEI Plan and The City of Beaverton the framework for a workCommunity Vision will is committed to meeting its shape the upcoming budget plan, and nearly two-dozen goals by embracing its com- development process in VSHFL¿F SURMHFW DUHDV LQclude initiatives like afford- munity vision; advancing May. diversity, equity, and incluable housing, anti-racism, While the goals and sion; proactively responding workplan is not intended climate action plan implementation, behavioral health to climate change; and striv- to be comprehensive of all LQJ IRU ¿VFDO VXVWDLQDELOLW\ court expansion, capital work underway, capturing project prioritization, and a highly visible projects and Strategic goals: ¿VFDO VXVWDLQDELOLW\ SODQ WR initiatives in a workplan is • A Welcoming name a few. an effective way to focus Community city attention and resources

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on the right priorities.

Beaverton voters approved a change in government to a Council-Manager form, which became operational January 1, 2021.

Since then, the City Council has hired a full-time City Manager to implement policy direction and oversee the city’s operations.

Other changes include term limits and expanding the City Council to include seven members: six parttime city councilor and one full-time mayor with voting privileges.

The Beaverton City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. For meeting dates, locations, agendas and more, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov.

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We all need social engagement with family, community, the world. So converse with those you meet. Take a walk or play games while conversing. It’s more stimulating than you You can also strengthen realize. Dialogue sharpens ¿QJHUV IHHW LI WKH LQVWUXPHQW focus and multi-tasking. has pedals) and arms through Tai Chi: If you frequent music. If able to handle the public parks, you might weight of a guitar strap, try have seen seniors practicing playing while standing and slow, measured movements. slowly moving around the That’s likely Tai Chi, an room. ancient Chinese exercise Learn a language: If the physical demands of musical that improves balance, instruments are too much, try coordination and breath

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ASSISTED LIVING

Living Better Than Ever

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Out and About... There is always something to do in Beaverton #TUALATINVALLEY

A Minnesota Musical Comedy

Best places to see wildflowers this Spring In Washington County OUT & ABOUT

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t’s almost that time of year when Tualatin Valley will become a kaleidoscope of vibrant pinks, reds, yellows, oranges, purples and shades of green. For your own nature getaway near Portland, use our list of the best SODFHV WR VHH ZLOGÀRZHUV LQ WKH Tualatin Valley.

Spring is a lovely time to explore the 60-mile Vineyard and Valley Scenic Tour Route Route, a driving tour of Tualatin Valley’s agricultural landscapes. During spring months, especially latespring, you’ll round a corner and—whoa!—a delightful red FORYHU ¿HOG ZLOO FRPH LQWR YLHZ It’s a truly breathtaking scene.

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With well-loved and well-traveled trails, Beaverton’s Cooper Mountain Nature Park LV D KRW VSRW IRU ZLOGÀRZHU lovers each spring. Along the park’s Little Prairie Viewpoint, hikers will not only be rewarded

with views of the Chehalem Hills, but also hyacinth cluster lilies and western geraniums.

Late-season loveliness comes in June with the blooming of white rock larkspurs.

While the Banks-Vernonia State Trail is largely paved, the nature that surrounds the path is still untethered lushness.

Cyclists, hikers and horseback riders will come across wildÀRZHUV GXULQJ WKHLU PLOH journey of the trail. The scent of QHZO\ VSUXQJ ÀRZHUV LV EHDXtifully matched by the songs of birds who are hanging out in the trees.

As the largest and most diverse park in Hillsboro, Rood

Bridge Park is an oasis for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners and photographers alike. The 61 acres of walking paths weave through wetlands adjacent to the Tualatin River—home to happy ducks and western pond turtles—and enchanting wooded areas—the perfect resting grounds for SDFL¿F GRJZRRG DQG QDWLYH ZLOGÀRZHUV Where will you get your ZLOGÀRZHU ¿[ LQ WKH 7XDODWLQ Valley?

Visit tualatinvalley.org for a list of places to see out wildflowers in Washington County. Share your flowery finds with the #tualatinvalley hashtag.

It’s Fargo meets The Music Man —without the blood or trombones!

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Box office 503.620.5262 www.broadwayrose.org SYNOPSIS: Oh, for cryin’ in yer snow shoes! It’s the coldest day of the year in Bunyan Bay when a slick karaoke salesman arrives at the bar and turns the locals’ lives upside down. With its over the top songs and crazy characters, this Minnesota love story with singin’ and stuff will have you laughing until the spring thaw!

SENIOR LIVING: VIVA VILLAGE

VivaVillage Monthly Calendar Aging is a team sport, join us!

SENIOR LIVING Activities open to all (RSVP recommended, 503-746-5082) Online Age Cafe (open to all) April 1, 11 am–12 pm.

Small group conversations exploring topics of interest to older adults. Sponsored by Viva Village, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton Committee on Aging (BCOA) and Wash. Co. DAVS. Contact Viva Village for registration information Online Viva Village 101 (open to all) April 9, 10–11:30 am. A fun and informational session about Village life for prospective members and/or volunteers. RSVP for Zoom link Men’s Coffee Break (open to all) April 25, 10–11 am. Ki &RIIHH 6: *ULI¿WK 'U

#160. Conversation and coffee.

RSVP for the Zoom link Online Viva Village Book Club (open to all) April 26, 1–2:30 pm. Selected book: The Great Offshore Grounds: a Family Saga by Vanessa Veselke. RSVP for Zoom link

Activities for Members and Volunteers (RSVP to vivavillageevents@gmail. com or call 503-746-5082) Viva Village Nature Walk April 2, 9:30 am. Fanno )DUPKRXVH 3DUN 6: Creekside Place, Beaverton.

Meet at the parking lot on the southside of Fanno Farmhouse.

Enjoy a morning walk. RSVP recommended Online Women’s Coffee April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10 am.

Join members and volunteers for a morning of coffee and conversation. RSVP for link

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Bricks for Better Brains for Good April 5, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 1:30 pm.

9LYD 9LOODJH 2I¿FH 6: *ULI¿WK 'ULYH -RLQ volunteer Natalia Kasperovich and explore your creativity as you build a “cognitive reserve” by leveraging the ZHOOQHVV EHQH¿WV RI 1DWDOLD¶V new program, “Bricks for Better Brains for Good.” RSVP required. Registration limited Women’s Coffee In-Person April 6, 13, 20, 27, 10 am.

Meet in person at Jim & Patty’s Coffee, 4130 SW 117th, Beaverton. RSVP. Online Tai Chi Classes April ± DP Learn Tai Chi technique with FHUWL¿HG LQVWUXFWRU 5LFKDUG Chew. RSVP for the Zoom link Online Writers Group April ± SP -RLQ other Village writers for a time of sharing and inspiration.

RSVP for the Zoom link

Spanish Conversation Group $SULO DP 3ULYDWH home in West Beaverton.

Casual conversation (in Spanish) with Viva Villagers/ Participants should have a basic knowledge of Spanish, WKRXJK ÀXHQF\ LV QRW UHTXLUHG RSVP for the address.

Online Working Mindfully with Stress $SULO 25, 2 pm. Martha McJacobs from Life by Design guides participants through exercises and discussions focused on using meditation techniques to reduce stress. RSVP for link Online Travel Talks April 11, 7 pm. Marylou Belknap-Jones and Greg Jones will talk about their recent trip to Costa Rica.

RSVP for the Zoom link Dine Around Beaverton and Beyond April 13, 1 pm. Outback Steakhouse Restaurant, Peterkort Towne Square, 11146 SW Barnes Rd, Portland. Lunch and

conversation. Participants must be vaccinated. RSVP required.

Online Living Solo April 21, 4 pm. A new group to share ideas and insights about solo living. RSVP Zoom Link Online Volunteer Happy Hour (volunteers) April 22, 2–3 pm. Get together with fellow Viva Village volunteers for fun conversation. RSVP Online Movie Interest Group April 27, 5 pm. April movies will be available in late March. Check the Viva Village calendar. Movies are available on Kanopy streaming service offered by the Washington County Library. RSVP for the Zoom link.

To learn more about Viva Village and/or see the full calendar of Viva Village events, go to vivavillage.org.

Connecting businesses with their customers and residents with their community!

Art speaks where words are unable to explain #VILLAGEGALLERYOFARTS

The Village Gallery of Arts a non-profit educational art gallery

Children's art classes diwali paper lantern

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Choose one date: Wednesday, July 13; Time: 2 - 4pm; OR: Wednesday, July 20; Time: 2 4 pm; Class size: 3 min/ 6 max

1060 NW Saltzman, Portland, OR, 97229. Open Wed through Saturday, 10am - 4pm; Sunday 12 - 3pm. Check website when making your plans -- hours will continue to expand as our workers return after Covid restrictions! Online Registration for all classes: villagegalleryarts.org

Art Dollars for Scholars New Show Open to Artists of All Ages! The net proceeds from entry fees will be used toward scholarships for graduating high school seniors who are planning to continue their art education in college.

Entry forms and substrates may be picked up at the gallery, while supplies last.

(QWU\ )HH DQG XQGHU is Free for one 6”x 6”canvas (option to purchase 10”x 10” panel); Adult: $15 each for one 10”x 10” wood panel, limit 2 per person. Pick up a prospectus at the gallery or download one from our website.

Spring Awards Show: After almost 2 years, our Awards Shows are coming back! Open to all members, with a limit of 2 entries per member. We welcome contemporary, mixed-media artist Kerry Schroeder as our Juror for this show. Her work has featured in exhibitions and galleries throughout the US, and she now works and lives in Portland. The awards reception will be April 10, from 3 - 5pm.

Come meet the Juror and the artists! The show runs from March 30 through May 1, so be sure to stop by and check out the award-winning art!

Big and Bold: Laura Hopper: “Inspired by Van Gogh” is one

Medha Joshi and Vanaja Mulagada, natives of India, will demonstrate how to make colorful Diwali paper lanterns with step-by-step instruction.

Students will start out with a simpler paper lantern design for practice. After completing WKH ¿UVW ODQWHUQ D VHFRQG more elaborate one will be created. All supplies provided.

More information on website.

of three paintings I did during the “stay at home” early days of the pandemic. After using acrylic for the background and watercolor ground for the base shapes, I took inspiration from Van Gogh and drew with crayon and painted with watercolor.

Gelli Plate & Collage with Chris Meyers Two-day Workshop. Sat. & Sun., May 14 & 15; 10am to 1pm; Class VL]H PLQ PD[

Children’s Art Classes In-person 4 session class with the VGA Instructional Team, ages 7 - 11. Thursdays, April DW SP PLQ &ODVV VL]H PD[

First day, we will create beautiful hand printed papers using a gelatin printing plate.

Second day, we will use your papers to create cards, tags, wrapping papers and collages.

Demonstrations and individual instruction will be given as I share tips, techniques and ideas. Some materials will be provided; see website for complete list.

Join an exciting class learning a variety of art forms! A crew of rotating instructors from our gallery will provide students a chance to explore a variety of media and approaches while building their artistic concepts and skills. 2D and 3D projects will be included each month.

One of the featured projects this month will be a 6”X6” acrylic painting which can be entered in our May show!

Featured projects this month include: Doodles and Marks; Mixed Media Self-Portraits; Celtic Knots. All supplies included.

Diwali Paper Lantern Craft with Medha Joshi & Vanaja Mulagada. One-session Class, WZR GDWHV RIIHUHG DJHV

Preschool – High School

Village Gallery is a non-profit educational art gallery located at 1060 NW Saltzman, Portland, next to the Cedar Mill Library.

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Millions of families trust Kumon’s practice-based enrichment programs to prepare their kids for success in school and beyond. www.BeavertonResourceGuide.com

To learn more,

schedule a FREE orientation today!

#TheShutterbug

Must-have equipment For Portrait Photography PHOTOGRAPHY

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s spring time comes around so does the desire to get portraits taken.

Whether it’s with friends, family or maybe getting ready for senior portraits, you want to make sure you have the right equipment for such occasions. So here is a list of essentials for your portrait photography shoots.

1.The Right Lens: When doing portrait photography, having the right lens will go A LONG WAY to help your subject look just right.

If you want a safe lens that would be good in almost any scenario I would recommend going with a 50mm. But you can always go with VRPHWKLQJ OLNH DQ PP RQH of my personal favorites) or even up to a 100mm or 135mm. Another great option would be a good zoom lens.

Something like a 24-70 or 24-105 would work great!

2. Camera Flash: In my opinion, a flash is one of the most important things to have when trying to take high quality portrait photos.

More specifically, OffCamera Flashes. Having the ability to control your lighting makes it so much easier to get your desired look in your photograph.

3. Light Modifiers: Having an item to help change the way your lighting looks is right up there with having a flash. When using a flash, it is always a good idea to have a softbox to go with it. Other modifiers might be snoots to focus the light from your light source, barn doors to control the shape of your lighting, or even light umbrellas which help disperse the light in every direction.

4. Tripod: When using an Off-Camera Flash, you’re going to need something to set it up on and a tripod is likely your best option. You can also put your camera on it if you want to interact with your model and get more of a candid look to your photo.

Have more questions? Schedule a 1-on-1 in-person photo class at the Shutterbug (1 hr for $45) online or in-store! Need to rent a camera?

Give us a call for availability at (503) 639-5088.

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Beaverton - South 12325 Southwest Horizon Blvd.

Ste. #221 Beaverton, OR 97007 heathbailey@ikumon.com 503.639.7219 ©2022 Kumon North America, Inc. All rights reserved.

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When in Doubt... Go to the Library!

Library Programs in and Around Beaverton LOVE YOUR LIBRARY Aloha Community Library Association

www.alohalibrary.org.

17455 SW Farmington Rd, Suite 26A 503-259-0185 | Become an ACLA member! All library events are free and open to anyone. No library card required.

The library building is open for limited hours and services. We will continue to update our services, safety guidelines, and hours of operation as we move forward, so please visit alohalibrary.org, email us at info@alohalibrary.org, or give us a call at 503-259-0185 for the latest information.

You can also get regular updates about what’s going on at the library delivered direct to your email! Visit bit.ly/ACLenews to subscribe.

Virtual Pajama Storytime: Fridays @ 10:30am. Wear your FRP¿HVW SDMDPDV DQG MRLQ OLEUDULDQV Katie and Jesse every Friday!

Visit with our friends Narwhal and Unicorn, read and sing together, and interact with other children live on Zoom at bit.ly/ACLpajama all from the comfort of your home.

Spring Book Sale: Mon 3/21 – Sat 4/9. Drop by the library any time during regular open hours (bit. ly/ACLhours22) through Sat 4/9 to check out our spring pay-whatyou-will book sale! Browse through books, movies, and music that have been donated to us or withdrawn from our collection and see what gems leap out at you, then pay what you think is fair to bring them home with you. ,QFRPH IURP VDOHV JRHV WR EHQH¿W library services and is reinvested in our community. We hope to see you there!

Adult Craft Kit: Origami Tulips Mon 4/4 – Sat 4/9. Pick up a beginner-friendly take-and-make craft kit for adults any time during open hours (bit.ly/ACLhours22) this week!

Kits include everything you need to fold your own trio of cheerful origami tulips. Choose between our “simple” DQG ³FRPSOH[´ RSWLRQV WR ¿QG WKH OHYHO RI ¿GGOLQHVV WKDW VXLWV \RX EHVW While supplies last.

Aloha Library Book Club: Wed 4/6 @ 6:30-7:30pm. Our next book club selection is The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin! This heartwarming story about resilience, courage, and unlikely friendships is set in a rural Oregon town and brought to life by an author who lives in Hood River. Plus, we will be joined

by a representative from the Tualatin Valley Beekeepers Association who will answer your questions about these complex, fascinating, and essential creatures! If the book prompted questions about bees and beekeeping – or even if you haven’t read the book but are interested in the subject! – we hope you can Zoom in.

(Our next book, which we will chat about on 5/4, is The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.) Join online at bit.ly/ACLbkclub, or by phone at 0HHWLQJ ,' _ 3DVVFRGH

Día Take & Make: Mon 4/25 – Sat 4/30. Make music with us for Children’s Day/Book Day! Children’s Day/Book Day, also known as Día, is a celebration that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Pick up a take home kit complete with supplies to create a variety of musical instruments to accompany the Día festivities.

Available starting Mon 4/25 during open hours, while supplies last.

Día Storytime: Fri 4/29 @ 10:30am. Bring your favorite musicmakers, and celebrate Children’s Day/ Book Day with a musical storytime incorporating English and Spanish!

Come read, sing, and dance with us this Día online at bit.ly/ACLpajama.

Día Book Giveaway: Sat 4/30.

For Día this year, we will be giving DZD\ ERRNV IRU DJHV DW WKH $ORKD Community Library during open hours Sat 4/30 from 10am-3pm. Book quantities are limited and will be DYDLODEOH RQ D ¿UVW FRPH ¿UVW VHUYHG basis while supplies last. Please limit one book per patron.

Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries

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via Zoom. Learn which titles the group will be discussing each month by visiting our website calendar.

Read to the Dogs Wednesday,

$SULO _ DP SP _ 2QOLQH via Zoom. Share your own poetry or listen to others read their favorites.

7KXUVGD\ _ SP _ 2QOLQH YLD DoveLewis Do you have a child working to improve their reading skills? We are partnering with DoveLewis’ Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams program to offer virtual interactive reading sessions every Wednesday and Thursday at 3:00 PM for readers looking to develop WKHLU FRQ¿GHQFH LQ UHDGLQJ DORXG with a furry companion on their screen. For more information and to sign up visit Library.Cedarmill.org/ Kids/School-Age.

Grab and Go Crafts 1st )ULGD\V _ $SULO _ /LEUDU\ +RXUV Stop by the libraries to pick up fun crafts while supplies last. One craft per child, please. Available RQ D ¿UVW FRPH ¿UVW VHUYHG EDVLV Find more fun for kids at Library.

Cedarmill.org/Events/Kids.

Storytimes Spring 2022

Kids Parent Information Series: Toddler Talk 7XHVGD\ _ $SULO

Sidewalk Sale and Store Shopping.

Visit Second Edition Resale for fabulous items, favorite themes and extended hours. Watch for new, color-coded tag sales! Look for colored tags to save 50%-75% off already low prices. Learn more in the store.

All proceeds from your purchases made at Second Edition Resale support Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries.

New Store Hours Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Upcoming Themes: • • •

Spring & Easter : March 15-31 Easter: April 1-16 Mother’s Day: April 19-May 7 Garden Home Community Library

7KXUVGD\V _ DP _ 2QOLQH YLD =RRP _ $OO $JHV Live interactive storytime for all ages and their grown-ups. Learn STEM concepts, kindergarten readiness and pre-reading skills through stories, rhymes and songs, Visit our website for the most up to date information and registration link. Find details and registration information at Library.Cedarmill. org/Storytime.

Teen Game Night: The Amazing Race )ULGD\ _ $SULO

Can you win the Amazing Library Race? Compete in teams of two to see which team can overcome obstacles and challenges in the library to win the race. Registration required. Masks and proof of vaccination required.

Adults EV 101 Presented by Forth Mobility 7KXUVGD\ _ $SULO _

www.gardenhomelibrary.org.

503-245-9932 | 7475 SW Oleson Rd. The library is open Monday through Saturday. Face masks are required indoors for ages 2+.

For those who need or prefer it, we offer a low contact option, via limited appointments.

GHCL Craft Kits: Dog masks Every Saturday in April, drop by the library to pick up a simple dog-themed mask you can cut, color, and play with!

A webinar plus a Question and Answer session with Steven Alaman of Forth Mobility. Looking to drive electric? Learn more about electric vehicles, charging, rebates, and more!

• 4/9: Pug mask

Newcomers can register by emailing AngelaM@wccls.org.

Writers’ Mill 6XQGD\ _ $SULO _ SP _ 2QOLQH YLD =RRP Join fellow writing enthusiasts for inspiration and fun.

Owl Book Group )ULGD\ _ $SULO _ DP SP _ 2QOLQH

In April, our book group will discuss Crying in H-Mart by Michelle Zauner. Zauner is the Indie rockstar of Japanese Breakfast fame, DQG DXWKRU RI WKH YLUDO 1HZ Yorker essay that shares the title of WKLV ERRN DQ XQÀLQFKLQJ SRZHUIXO memoir about growing up KoreanAmerican, losing her mother, and forging her own identity.

Crafternoon Tea: In-Person Reunion! Wednesday, April 20 at 2:30 - 3:30 pm. Outside the Garden Home Recreation Center: we’ll craft at the covered picnic tables next to the basketball court on the NW side of the building.

Bring your own craft project to work on, and enjoy the company of fellow craft enthusiasts. All levels are welcome. We recommend dressing in layers because this will be an outdoor program. Tea will be provided. Looking forward to crafting with you, in person!

Beaverton City Library

Here is what’s happening in April:

• 4/2: Chihuahua mask

Monthly Groups for Adults

at 7 pm. Zoom meeting – Register online.

Most of our events for all ages are currently held virtually. We also offer take and make “craft kits” creative library programs you can enjoy at home. Enjoy storytimes and prerecorded programming on Facebook and YouTube.

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Join this fun workshop to understand your toddler’s world and transform tantrums, hit-ting, biting, and screaming. Let’s laugh together and support one another to make rais-ing a toddler more enjoyable, and support children who thrive.

Presented by Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Megan Barella.

Garden Home Book Group Discussion Tuesday, April 12

Catch up with your favorite crafters and meet some new friends at our ¿UVW &UDIWHUQRRQ 7HD HYHQW VLQFH early 2020!

Family Storytime at Home

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library.cedarmill.org.

1080 NW Saltzman Rd., Cedar Mill (503-644-0043 ) & 15325 NW Central Drive Suite J-8 in Bethany (503-6177323). Offering events and programs online, social media and zoom.

Find event calendars, storytime schedules, enews and more online.

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Trivia Night. Playing with a team is recommended (teams are limited to 5 members) but you can also play solo. See how much you know about the four themed sets of questions, which vary monthly. Prizes awarded to the teams with the highest and lowest number of points.

www.beavertonlibrary.org 503-644-2197 | 12375 SW 5th St. All library events are free and open to anyone. When applicable and for virtual classes, find the Zoom link or the registration link for each event in the web calendar: www.BeavertonLibrary.org/Events

For Adults

• 4/16: Saint Bernard mask • 4/23: German Shepherd mask • 4/30: Golden Retriever mask

Virtual Story Times– View previously-recorded Book Babies on YouTube and arty all-ages storytimes on YouTube.

Events for Adults: Nerd Night: Trivia for Adults Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30 pm. Zoom meeting – Register online Test your wits at our monthly

Starting Your Vegetable Garden YLUWXDO _ 30 Often, new vegetable gardeners dreaming of lush, productive gardens, are frustrated with their lack of success. Don’t let that be you! An OSU Extension Service Master Gardener will walk you through the process of starting your own vegetable garden. They will talk about site selection, soil preparation, planting times, and water and fertilization needs, as well as general garden maintenance.

Connecting businesses with their customers and residents with their community!

A Library is a Palace of Dreams.

Focus will be on spring and summer gardens.

Challenging Our Inner Becky: Interventions of White Women-ness in Our Community DW 0DLQ _ 30 _ Registration online.

Emily Drew, Associate Professor of Sociology and Ethnic Studies at Willamette University, will lead participants to examine some of the most common socialized tendencies that white women exhibit (“Becky” or “Karen” behaviors) that can get in the way of advancing equity work and allyship. Participants will learn to develop opportunities to interrupt these behaviors to advance the work of racial equity in our community.

For All Ages An Evening With Reyna Grande DW 0DLQ _ 30 Author Reyna Grande will speak about her experiences migrating to the U.S. from Mexico, balancing life between two cultures, and overcoming adversity to become a published author.

For Kids Puzzle Painting (at Murray 6FKROOV _ 30 _ *UDGHV . _ Registration online. Let’s paint our very own puzzle masterpiece.

“Encanto” Crafts (at Murray 6FKROOV _ $0 30 _ Grades K-5. Did you love this movie as much as we did? Stop by the library and make a craft inspired by this movie’s wonderful cast of characters.

Fairy Magic (at Murray Scholls) _ 30 _ *UDGHV . _ Registration online. Let’s decorate our very own fairy wings!

Earth Day Celebration (at

place and $10 for a runner-up.

Controllers will be disinfected after each use.

Book Art Photography

Book Sale!

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0DLQ _ 30 _ $JHV 2-12. Join us for crafts and activities to celebrate Earth Day! The same program will be held on Saturday and Sunday, so pick the day that works best for your family’s schedule.

WINNER Rule of Wolves by Haley Monaghan, Grade 12, Sunset High School

Dia de los niños (at Main) _ $0 30 Celebrate Dia de los niños with a fun craft and free book!

For Teens Teen Poetry Contest: Ode to an Inanimate Object (virtual) 4/1 _ *UDGHV Happy National Poetry Month!

Submit an ode to an inanimate object for a chance to win a Powell’s gift card! There will be $100, $50, and $25 gift cards sponsored by the New Friends of the Beaverton City Library for the top three winners in the middle school and high VFKRRO FDWHJRULHV $ À\HU ZLWK IXOO guidelines and entry information will be available at www.

BeavertonLibrary.org/TeenEvents in late March.

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Ultimate Tournament (at 0DLQ _ 30 _ *UDGHV _ 5HJLVWUDWLRQ RQOLQH Test your skills in a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament for the Nintendo Switch. There will be a *DPH6WRS JLIW FDUG IRU ¿UVW

The Spring Book & Media Sale at the Beaverton City Library is just around the corner! Shop thousands of vintage and current books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, and more. $OO SURFHHGV EHQH¿W WKH %HDYHUWRQ City Library. Visit us between 10 AM and 5:30 PM between Thursday, April 7th and Saturday, April 9th at the Beaverton City Library. Bring your own bag on WKH ¿QDO GD\ RI WKH VDOH 6XQGD\ April 10th between 12PM and 5:30 30 DQG ¿OO LW XS IRU MXVW 3OHDVH note: The Book Corner store will be closed during this time so our volunteer staff can work at the sale.

Teacher’s Welcome! If you’re a teacher or an NFBCL member, you’re invited to join us EARLY on Wednesday, April 6 from 2:30 - 6:30 PM. All you’ll need is a teacher’s ID or proof of your NFBCL membership upon entry.

Not a member of the NFBCL (New Friends of the Beaverton City Library)? You can sign up for as little as $10 per year! Please check our website for all of the details: www.bookcornerbeaverton.org

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pit-roasted camas bulb looks and tastes something like a baked sweet potato. But be careful!

While camas is edible and nutritious, it occasionally grows with species of Toxicoscordion which have similar bulbs but are extremely poisonous.

In addition to being used ornamentally and as a food source, this native is also wonderful for attracting wildlife. Deer, elk, and moose all graze through camas ¿HOGV *URXQG GZHOOHUV VXFK DV gophers eat the bulbs, and herbivorous insects eat the leaves.

This Native Plant of the Month is brought to you by the City of Beaverton’s Landscape and Urban Forestry Department. Visit Clean Water Service’s Native Plant Finder webpage for interactive questions to help you find the right native plant to fit your needs!

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She really is the sweetest little busy body. We have seen an emotional and physical change since she’s been with the Rescue. She is not the same sad and sick little girl. Sophie is stable on her insulin and getting a proper diet and starting to regrow her coat.

Her foster states that it has been amazing to see the change in her. This sassy 5-year-old is really starting to show her bossy dominant streak. Sophie will be available for adoption soon, so keep an eye on our the Pacific Pug Rescue’s Facebook or Webpage.

Adoption donation $350. If you are interested in adopting Diana please email us at adoptions@pacificpugrescue.org Pacific Pug Rescue is a non-profit operated by volunteers and rely solely on donations from the community. With no paid staff, every penny of your tax-deductible donation goes to help save Pugs in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

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Beaverton Farmers Market | May 10am - 1:30pm #BeavertonFarmersMarket

Gardening is in full swing at the Beaverton Farmers Market • • • • •

Happy Spring!

FARMERS MARKET LWK WKH ¿UVW GD\ RI VSULQJ behind us, the market is looking forward to the warmer longer days that spring promises. Of course, this is the market staff being hopefully optimistic, given that we live in the rainy, and somewhat unpredictDEOH 3DFL¿F 1RUWKZHVW *LYHQ the longer days, the market now has longer hours to carry us through the end of the 2022 VHDVRQ 2XU QHZ KRXUV DUH AM - 1:30 PM, every Saturday, April-November. Giving our FRPPXQLW\ PRUH WLPH WR ¿W in all the things they love to do, including shopping at the market, gardening, cooking, or whatever brings you joy!

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Spring Vegetable and Lox Tartine A wonderful way to enjoy vibrant spring vegetables is on tartine. Tartine translates to a slice of bread with sweet or savory spread or toppings.

Shaved vegetables atop ricotta on a large slice of lightly toasted bread just can’t be beat.

Ingredients • Small assortment of spring vegetables, such as french breakfast radishes, snap peas, asparagus, sliced thin on the bias • French country loaf or other rustic bread • Ricotta • Lox (optional) • Edible Flowers (optional) • Olive Oil • Coarse salt and pepper

Directions

1. Lightly toast large slice of bread.

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Find these vendors at the Winter Market • • • • • • • • • • • •

503 Distilling, LLC Alchemist’s Jam aMYLK Bastion Roasting Co Bearded Oregon Black Dirt Farm Briar Rose Creamery Brothy Buddha Kat Winery Casa de Tamales Cartwheel Community Farm C’est Si Bon!

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Esotico Pasta LLC Fermentista Fraga Farmstead Creamery Fressen Artisan Bakery Golden Drops Hapa Pizza Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels HIBISBLOOM Hummus Stop Koa Roots LLC La Floridita PDX LLC Landia Skincare Le Petit Jardin Linda Brand Crab & Seafood Lindsay’s Sourdough Lonely Lane Farms Mason Hill Cattle Wagyu Beef May’s Produce and Flowers Milk Money Mundus Foods Nate’s Oatmeal Cookies Northwest Cactus Not Umamis Cooking Nut-Tritious Foods Ocean Green Healing LLC Olympia Provisions Peace of Soap Pizza Crust Creations Pony Espresso Pumpkin Ridge Gardens Puppernickel Quinn’s Prime & Vine Riverland Family Farms Rose and Fern Cellars Salmon Creek Farm Santos Family Farm

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Golden Drops PDX Bastion Roasting Co Bastion has always been operated around three core values: always sourcing fair trade coffee, keeping our business as eco-friendly as possible, and always remaining inclusive of everyone everywhere.

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We incorporate authentic and fresh ingredients to make outstanding tamales, mole, and chili rellenos. Featuring hand made tortillas and homemade salsa, Casa de Tamales is the closest place in Portland to old Mexico.

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Our Turmeric Paste has been used for centuries to make Golden Milk, a tasty, healing, and anti-inflammatory beverage. Our paste can be used to make Golden Milk, Golden Milk Lattes, Golden Tea, or even in baked goods or your morning bowl of oatmeal!

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Scratch Meats Sinful Confections Souper Natural, LLC Straightaway Suzanne’s Chocolate T Bee S Honey The Mushroomery Tipping the Scales Twisted Croissant Vertigo Brewing Wafeltje Wild Roots Spirits Winters Farms WRAPS

503 Distilling, LLC What if there was a premade craft cocktail that came packaged in something we could take with us everywhere we went? We are a local distillery in focusing on producing the best homemade cocktails in the PNW.

Alchemist’s Jam Our jams are made from locally-sourced fruits. We enjoy the process of combining healing herbs with berries and fruit to make jam in much the same way that an alchemist works.

Linda Brand Crab & Seafood is a collective group of fishermen, processors and shellfish farmers who bring the best local, sustainably harvested, and wild seafood to your family’s dinner table. We sell all varieties of salmon, dungeness crab, black cod, ling cod, rockfish, oysters, clams, and black mussels.

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Lonely Lane Farms Lindsay’s Sourdough specializes in delicious sourdough pancake and waffle batter. We make original, whole wheat, vegan and gluten free batter weekly, with specialty batters once a month.

We offer grass-fed and grass-finished meats raised sustainably in the Willamette River Valley. All of our meats including traditional sausages like Bratwurst, Kielbasa, Merguez, and Chorizo are gluten, dairy, nut and soy-free.

Nut-Tritious Foods

Ocean Green Healing

Lindsay’s Sourdough

We create the healthiest and freshest roasted nut butters.

To this day, Nut-Tritious Foods continues producing the most nutrient dense nut & seed butters available in the market. Each tub is hand packed with cold press ground nuts and seeds.

Each and every ingredient is thoughtfully sourced. From our Oregon grown hemp to our certified organic essential oils, to even our all natural beneficial clays and healing lava salts, you can be confident that you are soaking in nature’s best.

Mason Hill Cattle Our local Wagyu Beef is born, raised & harvested in Oregon.

No growth hormones or steroids.

Humanely raised on Oregon pastures along with a well-balanced nutrient rich diet that yields top tier, beyond prime grade beef.

Nate’s Oatmeal Cookies Hi, I’m Nate! I got my raisin pecan recipe from my mom. She perfected it over 20 years of baking. I’m excited to offer a product that is 100% organic, vegan, and hand-made. I now have a handful of flavors featuring well-loved classics and rotating seasonals

Not Umamis Cooking Homemade frozen gyozas, ready to be made at home! Comes with easy to understand cooking instructions. Gyoza options are Traditional Pork, Chicken & Mushroom, and Vegan.

Quinn’s Prime & Vine Peace of Soap Peace of Soap crafts 100% natural, artisan soap of the highest quality. We believe that raw, organic ingredients and pure essential oils make great soap that is healthy for your body and the environment.

World’s best dungeness crab cakes and *NEW* Smoked Salmon Dip: “I’ve never had a crab cake that came even close to this. Everything about it is perfection. Crispy on the outside, incredible flavor profile with amazing texture on the inside!”

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“The Beaverton Resource Guide is a vibrant snapshot of the Beaverton Community.”

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Mayma is working 5+ years above grade level! involved member of her Hawaiian civic club where she educates others about Hawaiian and Japanese cultures.

Mayma is an incredible and vastly accomplished young individual. We are in awe and eager to see where her journey takes her!

Thanks to Kumon of South Beaverton STUDENT CORNER

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ayma is 15 years old and a sophomore at Beaverton High School. In December 2021 VKH RI¿FLDOO\ FRPSOHWHG WKH .Xmon math program! This means that Mayma is working 5+ years above her grade level, tackling college level math as a sophomore in high school. Having started the program at age 5, she showed incredible drive and maturity for her age.

Mayma, alongside her parents, have dedicated themselves to her learning and academic growth.

Here is some advice they shared regarding the program: “Be patient. Kumon is not an overnight solution to whatever you and your child are hoping to see. However, it helps them develop the tools they need in order to be an indeSHQGHQW DQG ÀH[LEOH OHDUQHU ZKR is not afraid to fail and continues to learn. With accuracy and speed in computation, reading comprehension and writing that Kumon brings, your child will become a VHOI VXI¿FLHQW OHDUQHU 7KHUHIRUH

your child will be able to master whatever they are required to or would like to learn regardless of subject or grade level and enjoy learning it. This naturally leads to D VHQVH RI KHLJKWHQHG VHOI FRQ¿dence and continuously enhances their desire to learn.”

Outside of Kumon, Mayma is an active member of her community, devoting much of her time to the practice of traditional Hula!

This passion has earned her 1st place in both Kahiko (traditional hula) solo and ‘Auana (modern hula) solo divisions at the Ho’ike Hawai’i 2019 Hula Competition in Florida, as well as a debut hula performance at Lincoln Center in New York City with the two times Grammy Award winner Kalan Pe’a in 2020. She’s also an

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