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 SENIOR LIVING LEARNING CORNER OUR TOWN
• Pages: 3-11 ( business directory and stories) • Pages: 10-13 (animals, parks, pets, sustainability) • Pages: 14-15 (health & wellness) • Pages: 16-20, 25 (senior ads, health, news)
Shelter, food and basic necessities for those in need
• Pages: 11-12, 18-21, 28-29, 32 (essays, library, spotlight) • Pages: 2, 21-22 (city news, public safety)
OUT & ABOUT
• Pages: 24-31 (events, art, programs, calendar, theatre)
FUN & GAMES
• Pages: 2, 17, 29, 32 (contests, puzzle & photography)
#MESSAGEFROMTHEMAYOR
Beaverton Winter Shelter
OUR TOWN BEAVERTON, OREGON, USA
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
First Settled: 1847 (by Augustus Fanno)
Mayor: Lacey Beaty | City Manager: Kurt Wilson City Council: Allison Tivnon, Laura Mitchell, Marc San
Year Incorporated: 1893
Soucie, Mark Fagin, 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
CONTACT
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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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Answers to Last month’s Word Puzzle • • • • •
CRANBERRIES THANKSGIVING ROAST GOOSE PUMPKIN APPLE SAUCE
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YULETIDE DUMPLING BAKED HAM TURKEY MINCED MEAT
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RHUBARB PIE • GRATEFUL CANDIED YAMS • STUFFING BREAD PUDDING • FAMILY • SWEET POTATOES COBBLER • CREAMED ONIONS HOLIDAY
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