Well & Good coffee shop now open in Bonny Slope
A welcoming spot for coffee, breakfast, and lunch is now open at the corner of Thompson and South Road. After several years running Well & Good in Tigard, Brandon Mosser decided the time was right to expand. He and his crew have transformed the space that previously held Gallagher Designs and Aurora Coffee with a clean modern vibe and plenty of areas to sit and gather with friends.
Legislative changes
The November election results kicked off a game of musical chairs in terms of our local Oregon State representation. Elizabeth Steiner, who had been our State Senator, was elected to be State Treasurer and announced her resignation from the Oregon Senate. By law, the commissioners of the counties represented by a departing legislator get together to appoint someone to replace them for the duration of their term.
Holiday Events 2024
Cedar Mill Piano Teacher’s Method Reaches Global Classrooms
What began in a Cedar Mill living room has evolved into a global movement that few could have predicted. When Joseph Hoffman started teaching piano to neighborhood kids to help pay for college, he noticed that traditional piano methods often left students feeling disconnected from the actual joy of making music.
County proposes changes to CPO program
In November, we introduced readers to the Community Participation Organization (CPO) Modernization program, a long-anticipated effort by Washington County administration to change many aspects of the CPO system. This month, we are sharing thoughts on one of the elements of the proposal: changes to the Focus and Scope of the future CPO program.
Arts & Entertainment News December 2024
• ISing Choir presents winter concert: Vivaldi, the Red Priest Revisited
• Beaverton Community Band presents: Music from Stage, Screen & Page
• Family Day at Grey Raven Gallery: Make & Take Crafts
• Let’s Dance fundraiser for free dance programs in schools
• December events at the Reser
• Village Gallery of Arts December News
Growing Eyes
Community News December 2024
• Receive emergency alerts with Everbridge
• BSD seeks applicants for Generative AI Advisory Committee
• Share your input on Beaverton’s vision for transportation
• College Scholarship Opportunity
• This Holiday Season, Protect Your Packages
• Find your new career at WCSO
• Viva Village Events – December 2024
Business News December 2024
• Walker Garbage holiday schedules, Recycle+ collection
• Free brake check with donated groceries
• Enjoy chef-crafted holiday meals to go from Market of Choice
• Help make the holidays better for those in need with gift cards
• The Agency Portland celebrates its first year!
• Cedar Mill Real Estate Market
Park News December 2024
December Events from THPRD near Cedar Mill December Events near Cedar Mill from Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Help THPRD in its Holiday Gift Card Drive Now through December 8, any THPRD facility Please bring your donations of gift cards to support Beaverton School District families in need. We are collecting gift cards, in any amount.
Garden & Nature News December 2024
Treekeepers of Washington County programs
• Join Our New Tree-Friendly Habitat Program!
Washington County Master Gardener Association events
• Mason Bee Cocoon Cleaning
• The Wonderful World of Plants We Can Grow
OSU Extension Garden Calendars offer timely help
Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries Events and Programs December 2024
Holiday tree lighting
The Cedar Mill Community Club has set the date for the Third Annual neighborhood tree lighting ceremony. The lights will be turned on at 5:45 pm, in the Milltowner Shopping Center next to Insomnia Coffee. Join us in celebrating the magic of the holiday season! Enjoy holiday music, hot drinks and cookies.
Laurel Parc Celebrates Centenarians
BethanyLink increases local transit options
Ride Connection, a nonprofit dedicated to providing transportation options for the Portland metro area, has introduced a new community connector shuttle, BethanyLink. This free, weekday service aims to improve accessibility and mobility for residents, commuters, and students in Bethany, North Bethany and parts of Cedar Mill.
Art & Entertainment News November 2024
Finding kids’ activities
The process of seeking out local kids’ activities can be daunting, exhausting, even overwhelming. This is especially true for parents who are new to the area, as many in Cedar Mill are. Years in, I feel like I’m still learning of new opportunities all the time. I’ve put together a list of kids’ activities that, from what I’ve learned, are not broadly known, not easy to find, or both.
Business News November 2024
• Bethany’s Table introduces RadiiPi pizza
• RECYCLE+ from Walker Garbage
• Chef-crafted holiday dinners to-go from Market of Choice
• Fraud is on the rise! Protect your finances and identity with these security tips
• Start your New Year’s resolutions early this year!
• Understanding the ups and downs of the housing market is a must
Community News November 2024
• Leave Your Leaves or Leave ’em With Us!
• Five Oaks Museum events
• James Recycling Depot is open
• 12th Annual Coat Drive
• Washington County Public Affairs Forum
• Be 2 Weeks Ready!
• History presentation on “Confronting the Cascades”
• Washington County Kids Parenting Forums
• Free new player soccer clinic!
• Beaverton Winter Lights & Tree Lighting
• Very Merry Holiday Bazaar
• NW Creations Night Market
• Ask WCSO: Stay safe while shopping online
• Viva Village Events
• VA housed nearly 48,000 Veterans experiencing homelessness in fiscal year 2024
Park News November 2024
November THPRD Park News
• Help THPRD in its Holiday Gift Card Drive
• Save the date for THPRD Winter registration!
• Jenkins Estate is now accepting rentals!
• Winter Break Camp at Beaverton Swim Center
• Replacement of Willow Creek Greenway Boardwalk
• Join us in writing letters to Santa!
• Adaptive Mobile Recreation at Garden Home Recreation Center
• Adaptive Aquatic registration
• Winter HS Basketball
• Website Update Coming
• Tree Planting Update
• Energy Enhancements
• Volunteer to help restore natural areas
November Events near Cedar Mill from Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
• Join us for a festive Holiday Bazaar
• Orenco Winter Village skating rink coming soon
CPO Modernization Project
This article introduces the CPO Modernization Project and how you can contribute to its outcome. Washington County offers its residents a way to be involved in local land use issues through the highly regarded Community Participation Organization (CPO) program.
Beating the Winter Blues
Dark, dreary winters often bring feelings of sadness and sluggishness, commonly called the “winter blues.” Decreased sunlight can disrupt neurotransmitters that are crucial for maintaining wellness. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re more likely to suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder which causes changes in mood, activities, and overall well-being.
Deflection Program gets people into treatment
The Washington County Deflection Program provides an opportunity for people cited or arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance as an unclassified misdemeanor (PCS-U) to avoid prosecution through successful engagement in treatment.
Jean Hoffelner, October 1942-August 2024
Cedar Mill Cider Festival coming October 6
Thompson reopens with lane closures
Garden and Nature News September 2024
Suicide can be prevented.
September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Unfortunately, our region continues to experience an increase in the number of individuals who need support and care. A recent study shows the majority of adults (94%) believe that suicide can be prevented, at least some of the time, and 96% of adults in the U.S. would take action if someone close to them was thinking about suicide.
THPRD Park News September 2024
• Apply for THPRD Advisory Committees or Budget Committee
• Fall Preschool Programs!
• September events near Cedar Mill from THPRD
• Patron Appreciation Week shows appreciation to supporters
• Welcoming week is approaching!
• Zumba from around the world
• Nature Superhero Party invites you to join the fun
• THPRD is looking for volunteers for Jackie Husen Park National Lands Day gardening
• September events near Cedar Mill from Hill
• Hillsboro Art Walk open to the public on first Tuesdays
• OrenKoFest Harvest Festival returns
Arts & Entertainment News September 2024
Business News September 2024
• Join us at GVB for our annual Farm Dinner
• Relax with Massage Polarity-Craniosacral bodywork
• Learn all about CoolSculpting at BodElite
• Tips from your local credit union: Time to transition from summer to school!
• Fall festivities at Cornell Farm
• The best news for the real estate market in 15 months!
Community News September 2024
• Bethany Village Oktoberfest
• Unwrapping the Vote-by-Mail Process
• Ask WCSO–9 pm Routine
• GiGi’s Playhouse Grand Opening
• Reclaiming Hope Ranch Serving Foster and Adopted Kids
• Alpha: A Conversation about Faith
• OSU Extension 4-H and Washington County Archery Open House
• The Beaverton Historical Society is excited to present Stephen Holgate and his one man show on Abraham Lincoln
• Karate for Wellness
• Viva Village Events
Westview students offer data science instruction
The NorthWest Data Science Collective (NWDSC) is a non-profit organization, created by a team of Westview High students, dedicated to democratizing data science education for underserved communities. Established in 2022 and based in Portland, Oregon, NWDSC targets low-income and minority students, providing them with free, virtual educational programs in programming, machine learning, and statistical applications. The courses focus on interactive and hands-on learning, culminating in capstone projects where students apply their skills to real-world problems.
Hotel near Timberland is nearing completion
Proposed grocery merger may affect local stores
Wolfe Dental is open for business on Cedar Falls Drive
Business News August 2024
CPO News August 2024
Road News August 2024
Arts & Entertainment News August 2024
• MOC presents Music on the Patio
• Enjoy the final Bethany Village summer concert
• A first ever mother/son art showcase
• Join in at the Beaverton Night Market
• August events at The Reser
• Lovegood presents Tuck Everlasting
• Beaverton Celebration Parade: Music Mania
• Village Gallery August News
Terra Linda & Westlawn Residents: Water Main Upgrade Project Coming this Fall
Get ready, Westlawn neighbors—Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) is gearing up for an important water infrastructure improvement project in your neighborhood! This fall, TVWD will replace nearly 800 feet of the water main serving customers on NW Westlawn Terrace, from NW 128th Avenue to NW 130th Avenue.
Park News August 2024
August THPRD Park News
• Save the Date for Fall registration
• Big Truck Day is approaching!
• Maintenance updates
• Wildfire Reduction efforts
• Tips for avoiding ticks
• Volunteer Spotlight Opportunities this Month
August events near Cedar Mill from THPRD
• Theater in the Park
• Band in the Park Music Series
• Register for the Tri Together Triathlon
• Concert in the Park
August Events near Cedar Mill from Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
• Hillsboro Night Market open to the public on Tuesdays
• Hillsboro Art Walk open to the public on first Tuesdays
• Join us at the El Sol Festival
Library News August 2024
All Ages
• Summer Reading 2024 for All Ages
• Bethany Village Summer Concerts
• Demonstration Carving
Kids
• Storytimes
• Stuffed Animal Sleepover
• Jessa Campbell & the Saplings
• LEGO Free Play
Teens & Tweens
• Teen Escape Rooms: Avatar the Last Airbender
• Controlling the Cost of College
Adults
• English for Speakers of Other Languages, Intermediate
• Spanish Conversation Hour
• Medicare 101
• Tell a Convincing Tale at Writers’ Mill
• Owl Book Group
• Taste of Oregon: Coffee Tasting
• Exploring and Downloading Apps
• Community Craft Swap
• Second Edition Resale
Community News August 2024
• Sunset Students win at the National Speech and Debate Tournament
• Milltown United Soccer Club
• Celebrate Beaverton National Night Out
• Sign placed at historic house
• BSD Fall term begins August 26
• Boards & Commissions vacancies
• Karate for Wellness for Older Adults
• Explore a Career in the Fire Service: Career Day
• Viva Village events
Zo-Ann Marie Newcomer 10/25/1958-7/12/2024
Roads & Transportation News July 2024
• Reminder—Thompson road closed July 1-August 25
• It’s a mess at the Overlook
• New local shuttle service
• Beaverton will evaluate Photo Enforcement Operations
• Sidewalk need repairs? Check out the Sidewalk Repair Grant Program
• Springville Road Project update
• Board approves Road Maintenance program
Cider Festival moves to October
CMN Editor Wins Award
CPO News July 2024
Business News July 2024
• Pet Barn has new management and expanded inventory
• Fresh produce, live music and more!
• MOC Concert Series continues
• Enjoy Bethany Village Summer Concerts
• Insomnia July Artist Julia Alexis Hunkler
• Stickmen Brewing inches toward Cedar Mill
• BKids Daycare + Preschool is now open!
• The Agency Portland has arrived
• Questions you may have about selling your house
• Protect your home while on vacation
Surge Wellness comes to Cedar Mill
The latest new business to locate in the Kirkland Center (SE corner of Barnes & 118th, near the new hotel that’s going in) is Surge Wellness, a multi-disciplinary wellness center with practitioners and service providers offering a variety of modalities and technologies to help clients achieve their highest functioning.
Arts & Entertainment News July 2024
Troop 207 disbands
Community News July 2024
• 4-H Summer Camps
• 4-H Wagon Train Trek 2024
• Be Ready! Disaster Survival Workshop
• Ask WCSO: Summer Safety Guide
• India Festival 2024
• Legendary Makers Market
• OSU Extension: Summer Youth Fun
• Master Recycler Training
• Village Church Senior Resource Fair
• DAVS seeks input
• Washington County breaks ground on new addictions treatment center
• National Night Out 2024
• Viva Village June 2024 Events
Parks News July 2024
THPRD News
• Save the Date for Fall 2024 Registration!
• Join us at the La Raíz Park Opening Celebration
• Nature Mobile is offering FREE programming in local parks!
• Summer Camps are Happening!
• Summer Fitness in the Park dates are set
• Financial Literacy for Youth program details
• TIANQUIZTLI Mercado Cultural/Cultural Market
• Expanding Pickleball Offerings
• Love Em and Leash Em Reminder
• Sunset Swim Center Wading pool is now open!
July Events near Cedar Mill from THPRD
• Join us for the 4th of July Celebration & Concert
• You are invited to Enchanted Family Day
• Volunteers needed for Community Garden Work Party at Cedar Hills Community Garden
• Walk with Me
• Concert in the Park
• Walk with Me II
• Volunteer for Back-to-School Backpacks
July Events near Cedar Mill from Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
• Hillsboro Night Market
• El Sol Festival
Roads News June 2024
• Thompson Realignment Update
• Work scheduled to begin on Cornell Road Sidewalk Repair
• Weeds in the medians
• Cornell congestion
• 130th and the New Subdivision
• Hall Boulevard overpass across 217 closed for nine months
• DMV and the county line
• Walker Road Phase 2: Schendel Avenue to Butner Road
• MSTIP 3f projects
Community-led PCC Nature Project Receives Grant from Metro Council
Summer Camps June 2024
Business News June 2024
CPO News June 2024
Community News June 2024
• Christ UMC: Help Build Hope
• Neighbors Ready 2023 Preparedness Survey Results & Upcoming Events
• Be Ready! Cascadia Preparedness Camp
• Beaverton Celebration Parade Application Now Open
• Beaverton Volunteer Fair
• Senior Wellness Resource Fair
• Sunset Band Fireworks Stand
• Ask WCSO: Reporting a Crime
• An evening of Civil War Reenactment
• Pride Beaverton Annual Celebration
• Tualatin Watershed Community Survey
• Housing and Service Needs Survey
• Viva Village June 2024 Events
Nature & Garden News June 2024
Reconnecting with Our Roots: Reviving Agricultural Education in Washington County
Over the last few decades, Washington County has gone through a transformation and shifted from its historically agricultural roots. As development for housing and commerce replace farmland, a growing chasm from our agricultural history widens. This shift poses a significant challenge: How do we ensure that the next generation understands the importance of agriculture in a region where urban development increasingly overshadows our farming roots?
Safe crossing to French International School?
Neighbors were asking CPO 1 to weigh in on a petition they submitted to Washington County asking for a crosswalk at the intersection of Cornell Road and 87th Avenue. They were concerned for the safety of students crossing there to get to the French International School south of Cornell. We got this response from Washington County.
Arts & Entertainment News June 2024
• Get Your Art On at the Reser!
• Mokuhanga Printmaking Workshop
• Beaverton Community Band rocks on!
• If the Shoe Fits: OIBA presents Cinderella
• City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation presents Showtime Concert Series
• Community Arts Programs at Catlin Gabel East Campus
• Outdoor theatre returns to the Plaza with Molière’s comedy Tartuffe
• Village Gallery News
THPRD June News June 2024
• Thank You to our Community!
• Pride Month at THPRD
• Annual Summer Kick-Off Concert Returns
• THRPD outdoor pools are opening!
• Ridgewood Park Dog Run
• La Raíz Park Opens
• Teen Volunteers Wanted
• Park Maintenance
• June Events near Cedar Mill from THPRD
• June Events near Cedar Mill from Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries News June 2024
Road News May 2024
The Opal Apartments bring diversity and affordability to downtown Cedar Mill
On April 11, we gathered at the newest building in Cedar Mill to celebrate The Opal, at the corner of Dogwood and Saltzman, opposite the library. County officials, employees from Friendly House, Christ United Methodist Church (CUMC) members and leaders, and people from around the community joined prospective tenants in celebrating the beautiful new five-story apartment building.
CPO 1 News
Business News May 2024
• Spring Market at Bethany Village
• NW Creations Night Market
• Cedar Mill Farmers Market is open for business; seeks volunteers
• Try Dana’s Breads at CMFM!
• Sunset Credit Union offers college scholarships
• Symphony Coffeehouse offers special Mother’s Day menu!
• Cedar Mill real estate market: Spring is ideal for selling your home
• Laurel Parc celebrates 15 years in the community
• Big Rocks Organizing presents: Ask the Organizer
• Dribble, Shoot & Score! Rip City Hoops offers basketball clinics
Harry Bodine Jr. (1932-2024)
Community News May 2024
• Flea Market at Skyline Grange
• Farewell to Cedar Mill Scouts, Troop 207
• Sunset HS Marching Band Can and Bottle Drive
• Cedar Mill Town Center Cornell Road Cleanup
• Spring Sips
• Impressions Dance Club offers free after school dance classes
• Blood Drive
• Ask WCSO
• SAVVY Caregiver Course
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Resilience Workshop
• Kiwanis Club of Cedar Hills fundraiser
• Enter the Community Competitions for the WashCo Fair
• Washington County Mental Health and Substance Use Services
• Washington County Repair Fair
• St. Pius X School golfing fundraiser
• Financial Wellness Coaching
• Viva Village May 2024 Events
Arts & Entertainment News May 2024
• High School Musical on stage!
• Across Oceans Art Installation Reveal Party
• Participate in the Acceptance Challenge
• Support Sunset High School Bands: Online auction and live concert
• Artist Liz Walker featured at Insomnia Coffee in Cedar Mill
• Sounds of Southern Gospel: Liberty Quartet Concert
• Oregon Symphonic Band presents: Let’s Dance!
• Village Gallery May News
• TVC Arts Networking Event
• Beaverton Night Market vendor application opens
Park News May 2024
Garden & Nature News May 2024
Business update April 2024
Earth Day celebrations & activities April 2024
Roads & Transit News April 2024
CPO 1 news April 2024
Community News April 2024
• Viva Village April news
• TVF&R asks voters to approve a local option levy for emergency services
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers series offered
• Washington County serves more homeless Veterans after additional voucher award
• Washington County Sheriff’s Office Open House
• Bonamici hosts student loan workshops
Business News April 2024
• Jeff is back grooming at Barkzone!
• CMBA April Meeting
• Esperanza Spanish School: Empowering Young Minds with Spanish Immersion and STEAM Program!
• Controlling the Cost of College
• Shred event at Keller Williams
• SSPFCU is a 10X!
• 2024 Cedar Mill Farmers Market Opening Day
• Bethany Family Pet Clinic news
• Cedar Mill’s real estate market: Spring selling season
• Buying a Home in a Shifting Real Estate Market
• Bethany Village Commercial Space Available
Garden & Nature April 2024
WashCo News April 2024
The recently announced opening on the Planning Commission (PC) was the result of the resignation of Stacy Milliman who is moving out of Washington County. She was one of two Commissioners appointed by Nafisa Fai, Washington County Board of Commissioners (BCC) member representing District 1. Commissioner Fai will nominate a replacement who will be confirmed by a vote of the BCC at an upcoming meeting.
Legislative News April 2024
Arts & Entertainment April 2024
Park News April 2024
• Local Levy Option Update
• Climate Action Plan
• Save the Date for THPRD Summer Registration
• Youth Volunteers Needed!
• We’re Looking for Junior Lifeguards
• Summer Camp Preview
• Jackie Husen Park Community Garden
• Bilingual volunteers to help with registration
• Spring Native Plant Sale
• Eid al-Fitr Celebration!
• THPRD invites you to Día de los Niños/Book Day
CMCC raising funds to replant trees
We were all shocked and saddened when we saw the devastation to our beautiful, forested parks, in addition to the damage to peoples’ homes and yards. Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation Department (THPRD) crews worked hard to remove hazard trees and clear trails like the one in the Bluffs Park leading to Bonny Slope Elementary.
One of our neighbors suggested that we might want to help THPRD in the replanting effort that will take place this fall. We reached out to THPRD to make sure we could do this and were given a go-ahead. Funds can be deposited to the Cedar Mill Community Club (CMCC) account at Sunset Credit Union, or you can donate here with our GoFundMe project. Funds will be held until plans are in place for renovating the natural areas.
Biz updates
Library News April 2024
Roads & Transit March 2024
CPO 1 March News
Garden & Nature March 2024
Business News March 2024
• CMBA March meeting
• ReStore sets new online curbside
pickup hours
• Get your home ready for the spring
market
• Protect your finances and identity
with these security tips
• Free Home Seller Seminar
• Cedar Mill Farmers’ Market getting
ready!
• Bethany Village Easter Egg Hunt
• Business Expo West
Community News March 2024
• Free tax assistance available for qualified residents
• Metro Supportive Housing Services tax—who pays?
• Volunteer to help WashCo improve Translation Quality
• Neighbors Ready! (aka Cedar Hills Ready!)
• Washington County Public Affairs Forum
• Ease food insecurity in Oregon by volunteering or donating
• Victim Assistance Program seeks volunteers
• Explore the possibilities at WCSO
• Learn about the WCSO Search and Rescue program
• Prevent falls!
• Women Veteran Luncheon
• County Advisory Groups recruiting members
• Summer Camps are here!
• WashCo Bikes Summer Camp registration!
• Five Oaks Museum
• Discolored water? Don’t panic!
• Ask WCSO: Sheriff’s Office Warns of phone scammers impersonating officers
• New way to apply for unemployment in Oregon
• Community Public Safety Forum
• Viva Village March events
Parks News March 2024
School News March 2024
Arts & Entertainment News March 2024
Library Events and Programs March 2024
January storm hits hard in Cedar Mill
Forecasts were calling for colder temperatures and the possibility of snow from January 10, 2024. The month had started off with mild temperatures and rain. As the weekend approached, some were skeptical. We’ve been fooled before with the promise of snow. But by Saturday, January 13, temperatures had fallen into the 20s and winds had picked up. Moist air from the coast met freezing arctic air right over Portland. It often seemed to be snowing sideways, and it piled up in drifts against fences and buildings.
Alaska Airlines door lands in Cedar Mill
New book on Willamette Valley tribes
Anyone interested in learning about the first people of the Tualatin Valley hasn’t had many sources. That changed last fall with the publication of David Lewis’ first book, “Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley,” published by Ooligan Press. Any history of our area needs to include these first people, the Atfálati or Tualatin Kalapuya—how they lived and how the American colonizers dealt with them.
WashCo News February 2024
Business News February 2024
• Les Couleurs de Provence table linens now available
• Cedar Mill Farmers Market: You spoke, we listened
• Beaverton Farmers Market
• Sunset Credit Union asks: Are you taking advantage of these tax-shelter accounts?
• Aging with advocacy
• Vibrant senior living at Anthology of Beaverton
• Benefits of organizing through grief
• Cedar Mill real estate market: Housing market trends
• Attend a home buyer seminar
Community News February 2024
• Repair Fair
• Beaverton High School Band: Alumni Pep Band Night
• Be Geo-Hazard Smart around Beaverton
• Skyline Ridge Reads
• Skyline Grange Spring Garage Sale
• Mobile Community Health Fair
• Introduction to Compassionate Communication (Nonviolent Communication)
• How to Prevent Package Thefts
• Happening at Leedy Grange Hall
• PCC for Immigrants, Refugees & Non-Native English Speakers
• Rep. Lisa Reynolds: session update
• Resilience Hub Workshop
• Black History Month events
• Viva Village February events
CPO News February 2024
Garden & Nature February 2024
• Forest Park History and Ecology
• Washington County Master Gardener programs
• Blueberry Care
• Treekeepers of Washington County programs
• February Tree Talk Meetup
• Be part of our on-call ivy crew!
• Tree Walk: Jenkins Estate
• Find Oregon White Oak Habitat in Washington County
• Spring Native Sale at Nature Center
• Let’s Grow Together! Webinars
• 2023 Japanese Beetle Eradication Update
Free seeds at the library
Cedar Mill Library added a new collection last November. The Seed Library is a collection of seeds that are available to the public for free. Adult Services Outreach Librarian, Erin Bell, heads the project. Erin said, “We started a seed library in hopes of helping our patrons preserve and promote Cedar Mill and Bethany’s green spaces and rural heritage while making the community pollinator-friendly.
Parks News February 2024
• Save the Date for THPRD Spring Registration
• Winter Storm Clean Up
• Levy Info Session
• Calling all coaches to volunteer
• Join Our Lifeguard Training Program!
• Winter Fitness in the Park is happening now!
• Sign up for THPRD text alerts
• Preschool Open House
• Sweetheart Stroll
• Movies Honoring Black History Through Sports
• THPRD is looking for bilingual volunteers to help with registration
Roads and Transit News February 2024
Arts & Entertainment
Road News January 2024
Recycling News January 2024
Cell coverage improves
Community News January 2024
• Community Club news
• Bales Cedar Mill Memories meetup
• Telehealth service for free COVID-19 antiviral medication extended to March 31
• MAX Service Disruptions will affect airport transit
• TVWD Fluoridation pausing for construction
• PGE rates going up
• Is Your Go Bag Ready to Go? Free seminar from Neighbors Ready!
• Neighbors Ready Preparedness Progress Survey
• Virtual Town Hall
• Public Affairs Forum
• Afterschool is Cool poster contest
• Prepare for Winter Driving
• Rabbit Rescue
• HERO Kids Registry
• Domestic partnerships for all Oregon couples
• Viva Village January news
CPO 1 News January 2024
Business News January 2024
• Second Edition Resale: Tips on how to donate
• CMBA January meeting
• CHKP Parent Information Night
• Orangetheory Fitness January Promotion & Transformation Challenge
• Anthology construction updates
• Wildwood Cedar Mill Trivia
• Sunset Credit Union offers effective ways to build your credit score
• Maximize Your Home’s Equity: Strategies for Homeowners
• Cedar Mill real estate market: 2024 predictions
• Home Buyer Seminar
Garden News January 2024
• Wetland cleanup and planting!
• Treekeepers of Washington County programs
• Washington County Master Gardener programs
• Plant and Sip Workshop
• Cedar Mill Garden Club
• Field to Market workshops for small farmers
• Sheet mulching for weed suppression or lawn removal
• Let’s plant trees in Cedar Mill
• Climate Changes: Plant Hardiness Zone Update
• Organic Orcharding Workshop Series
Library News January 2024
Kids
• Grab and Go Crafts
• STEM Pop-Up Activity
• Play & Learn
• Dragon Party
• Storytimes
Teens & Tweens
• Chaotic Crusaders Club: Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
• Teen DIY Crafternoon
• Teen Game Night: Super Smash Bros. Tourney
Adults
• Resource Fair
• Winter Night Astronomy
• Avid Adventurers Alliance: Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
• Community Conversations: Housing and Belonging
• Reverse Engineer Your Food
• Monthly Groups for Adults
General
• Second Edition Resale
• Library Book Sale
Park News January 2024
Development News December 2023
Business Update December 2023
Holiday News December 2023
Business News December 2023
• CMBA Holiday Party
• Free brakes with groceries!
• Wildwood Trivia!
• The Journey of Downsizing
• Visit Anthology for tips to sail through the holidays
• The Gleamery offers innovative dental care
• New microbakery Dana’s Breads
• Sunset Credit Union’s financial blueprint for 2024
• 2024 real estate forecast: all you need to know
• Maximizing Your Home’s Equity: Strategies for Homeowners workshop
CPO News December 2023
• December CPO 1 meeting: Crosswalks and other pedestrian safety improvements in the UUA
* Fire prompts questions about landlord responsibility
• Future of the CPO/CCI system
• Neighborhood Meetings
• Lee Street Partition
• Sunset Town Center •
• STC Residential/Retail Development
• Drive-Thru Coffee & Kirkland Car Wash
• 8-lot subdivision for Noyes Development
Park News December 2023
Garden & Nature News December 2023
• Washington County Master Gardener programs
• Kokedama: The Art of Bonsai without a Container
• Winter Pruning workshops from HOEC
• Cedar Mill Garden Club: Monthly Meetings
• College Scholarship Available!
• Treekeepers of Washington County
• Raleigh Park Ivy Pull
• Tree Walk: Mt Calvary Cemetery
• Join the on-call Ivy Crew
• Tree Talk: What to do about trees in wind storms
Arts & Entertainment News December 2023
• ISing Choir Winterfest Concert benefits Depave Portland
• Beaverton Community Band presents Music of the Season: Peace, Unity, Joy
• Oak Hills Square Dance Club
• Village Gallery of Arts December News
Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries December 2023
Community News December 2023
• Senior Housing on 5th: Overview Open House
• Oak Hills Elementary Book Fair
• Preparing for winter!
• Furniture Bank Donations!
• 4-H Community Service Day & Dance
• 4-H STEP—Fall Enrollment
• Rose City Rabbit Rescue
• Service of Remembrance
• Leedy Grange December happenings
• Beaverton Education Foundation
• Viva Village December activities
Mediterranean Oak Borers: One more threat for suffering trees
If you thought drought, heat domes and Emerald Ash borers were a lot for our trees to deal with, a new assault is threatening them. Mediterranean oak borers have come to town, and our native oaks are at great risk. First discovered in Troutdale in 2018, the beetles have advanced their attack on Oregon white oaks (Quercus garryana), spurring Wilsonville to remove one mighty oak already and worry about others.
Peaceful distraction
Being able to watch and listen to the birds around my home has proven to be a tremendous distraction from the chaos and challenges of the world around me. Despite living in an assisted living facility, I insisted that native plants be planted throughout our yard, including elderberries and snowberry. I have planted many native plants on my balcony to attract pollinators. Our backyard habitat has been rewarded!
Holiday News November 2023
Smashing Barriers, one serve at a time
Two local high schoolers, Rohan Shah (Junior at Sunset High School) and Jiya Mehta (Sophomore at Catlin Gabel High School), have been changing the game of tennis for the last few years. Earlier this year, they founded their youth-led non-profit organization Smashing Barriers, to redistribute new and gently used tennis equipment and host free tennis instruction in underserved areas.
Nature & Garden News November 2023
Business News November 2023
School News: Beaverton High Rebuld
Road News November 2023
Arts & Entertainment November 2023
CPO News November 2023
Park News November 2023
• THPRD Events & Volunteer opportunities
• Winter Registration is coming soon!
• Budget Update
• Annual Holiday Gift Card Drive
• Climate Action Plan
• Future Park at SW Pointer Rd in West Slope Area
• NEW Dog Run Coming to Ridgewood Park
• FREE Fall Fitness in the Park is Happening!
• Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Events
Community News November 2023
• Adopt a Rabbit
• Register for Sunset Youth Lacrosse
• “Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley” book launch
• Planting party at Leedy Grange
• TVWD Fluoridation Pausing for Construction: December 2023 – Early April 2024
• Viva Village November news and events
• Green Light for Vets
• Free Preschool with Community Action’s Head Start
• Weatherization help
• Apartment Landlord Fire Training
Road News October 2023
Recycling News October 2023
Cedar Mill Farmers Market seeks sponsors and volunteers for 2024
Business News October 2023
• CMBA October Meeting
• Hometown Taste Restaurant & Lounge grand opening!
• Early Music Studio
• Preschool Open House
• Fall Festival at Anthology of Beaverton
• VGA October news
• Cedar Mill’s real estate market: Prepping your home to sell in 2024
• Polarity Therapy Sessions Available!
• Sunset Credit Union now offers fraud protection
CPO News October 2023
• October CPO 1 meeting: Domestic Extremism in our county; WCSO and scanners
• Future of the CPO/CCI system: BCC to hear latest OEICE proposal
• Neighborhood Meetings
9400 SW Taylor Street
• Development Applications
Malia Lane two-parcel partition
Mountain View Ridge
• Proposed Plan Amendment:
Commons at Sylvan Highlands
expansion
• CPO1 September meeting notes
Community News October 2023
• Free COVID-19 tests available
• Garage Sale at Skyline Grange
• 4-H Open House
• Developmental Disabilities Resource Fair
• Cedar Mill Community Club meeting
• Sunset Youth Lacrosse offers free clinic for new players
• Learn about historical Vanport
• Tour the Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery
• Free legal services available
• Cooking safety starts with YOU
• BEF’s Annual Fundraiser—Answer the Call
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers
• Viva Village news & events
Arts & Entertainment October 2023
• Big Horn Brass Classy Afternoon Concert
• TVC Artist Mingle
• Annelies: The voice of Anne Frank
• Washington County Open Studios Tour
• Euphonos Ensemble offers concert to benefit BSD Clothes Closet
• A sampling of October events at the Reser
• Diwali Bazaar
• Cultural Coalition of Washington County 2024 Grant Applications Now Open
• 34th Annual Sunset Classic Marching Band Competition
Washington County News October 2023
Sheriff Garrett announces retirement, recommends Massey as interim [UPDATE October 3] Acting on their authority under Oregon law and Washington County ordinance, the Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously today to appoint Undersheriff Caprice Massey as Sheriff, upon the retirement of current Sheriff Pat Garrett. Garrett is retiring after serving a notable 35-year career with the Washington
Garden & Nature October 2023
Should Oregon taxpayers subsidize the Hops’ Hillsboro stadium?
Wetlands, trees, and community participation are under new legal threat
Park News October 2023
Senior Aging: Embracing Our New Normals
For many seniors, the sense of normal changes in a flash; for others it’s a series of gradual shifts. Being forced to change our “old normal” to a “new normal” can force us to rethink who we are and how we need to adjust going forward.
Leedy Grange News October 2023
Leedy Grange has all kinds of fun new activities starting up this fall. We are working with our talented renters and members to provide Free After School Programs.
Cedar Mill Cider Festival
New businesses, new owners!
Development News: Hall St. Mixed Use
Nature & Garden News September 2023
Clothes for Kids
Obituaries
Community News September 2023
• Master Recycler Class
• Beaverton’s Boards and Commissions Applications
• Christ UMC 60th Birthday
• Cedar Mill Community Club updates
• Musical Playground
• Cedar Mill Preschool
• Loaner life jackets sponsored by NSF-NW
• Tualatin Valley Creates
• Viva Village News
• Modern Square Dance Lessons
• Community Partners for Affordable Housing is Celebrating 30 Years!
• Misinformation, Fake News and Political Propaganda
• Golden Anniversary
Business News September 2023
• Bethany Village’s Oktoberfest
• Oak Hills Concert featuring Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band
• CMBA September Meeting
• Fall Open House
• Village Gallery of Arts news
• Back to School Savings Strategies by Sunset Credit Union
• Learn to support your liver and gallbladder
• Cedar Mill Farmers Market
• Cedar Mill’s real estate market: prepping your home to sell in 2024
• Potters’ Fall Fair
Park News September 2023
• Two new Rec Mobiles funded
• THPRD Fall registration is going on now!
• Join the Levy Task Force
• Bonamici assisting THPRD in grant request for emergency shelter funding
• Join us during Welcoming Week for Zumba from Around the World!
• Volunteer at Jackie Husen Park Community Garden
• Volunteer for Jackie Husen Dog Park project
• Hillsboro Parks events
• Portland Opera a la Carte presents “Romeo & Juliet”
Don’t rest on your laurels
Library News September 2023
August 2023 Articles
New Businesses August 2023 Cedar Mill Farmers Market Brings Diverse Vendors History in the News August 2023 Business News August 2023 CPO News August 2023 August 2023 Road News Washington County News Cider Festival update In first year, 988 crisis line helps more people than ever Nature & Gardens August 2023 Cedar Mill Community Club
New Businesses August 2023
Cedar Mill Farmers Market Brings Diverse Vendors
History in the News August 2023
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) announced this month that they are honored to receive a grant award of $17,310 from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s (OPRD) Preserving Oregon Grants, to complete structural repair work on the wood foundation sill of the John Quincy Adams Young (JQAY) House on Cornell. OPRD oversees the Preserving Oregon Grant, which is used to help preserve properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places, such as the JQAY house. The grant requires a one-to-one match, meaning THPRD will be utilizing other grant funding to help complete the repair work later this year.
Business News August 2023
August 2023 Road News
Washington County News
Cider Festival update
The Cedar Mill Cider Festival has been sponsored by the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District (THPRD) since 2007. (With two years off because of COVID, this marks our 15th event!) The festival is a local celebration of food, music, and history. This year’s festival will feature music, barbecue, freshly pressed apple cider, and fun for the whole family.
In first year, 988 crisis line helps more people than ever
Over the past year, Oregon’s 988 crisis call centers provided mental health support during more than 53,000 calls, texts and chats—a significant increase from before. Prior to the launch of 988 last summer, people called a 10-digit number to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which did not have texting or chat features.
Nature & Gardens August 2023
Cedar Mill Community Club updates
Some changes have been made in the organization of the Club: Virginia Bruce has stepped back from the leading the Club and has asked Jan Dempsey to facilitate it. We have three upcoming events that will need our immediate attention at our September meeting: the Cider Festival, Sunday, September 24, needs volunteers; Adopt A Block organization and implementation, which Ric Battaglia has said he may chair; and our Holiday Tree Lighting, which Chris Mattocks will organize.
Park News August 2023
• Vote for the next parks and nature projects in your neighborhood
• Save the date for THPRD Fall registration
• Adult and Young Adult Volleyball Registration
• Fall Native Plant Sale
• Stuhr Center Holiday Bazaar
• Rec Mobile and Nature Mobile
• Summer Fitness in the Park
• August Events near Cedar Mill from THPRD
• Tri Together Pedal Run
• Native Plant Garden Work Party at Tualatin Hills Nature Center
• Community Garden Work Party at Bethany Lake Park
School News August 2023
Legislative news
Community News August 2023
• Fiddler on the Roof
• Childrens’ Book Drive & Ice Cream Truck
• Arbor Cascadian Neighborhood Yard Sales continue
• CMBA August meeting
• Bethany Village summer concerts
• SAMBA Bottle and Can Drive
• James Recycling Event
• Beaverton Night Market at The Round
• Raksha Bandhan: Living with Limitless Love
• Chess4Girls PDX
• Viva Village August events
• Ask WSCO
• TVF&R offers Career Day
• Master Recycler Class
• Big Horn Brass presents Walking with Giants
Library News August 2023
All Ages
• Find Your Voice: 2023 Summer Reading Challenge
• Bethany Village summer concerts
Kids
• Create with LEGOs
• Grab and go crafts
• Dance party
• Pokémon party
• Family storytimes
Teens & Tweens
• Escape Room: Break out of Lemoncello’s Library
• Make your own candy sushi!
• Teen movie night
Adults
• Practice your Spanish skills!
• Bridging the divide
• Takohachi X performance
• Medicare 101
• Health coverage basics
• Winterize your garden
• Monthly groups for adults
• Save year-round through Second Edition Resale!
• Library book sale
Cider Festival in September: logo contest, vendors wanted
It’s time for the event to have its own logo! We’re gathering a prize package and calling for entries. It’s open to everyone—graphic designers, students, artists—and you may enter multiple designs. One way we would like to use it is for reusable cider cups that we’ll sell in advance, so we’re on a short deadline.
July 2023 Development News
Community Ed Courses and Unique Programs at PCC Rock Creek
PCC’s Rock Creek Campus has been at the heart of the surrounding community ever since it opened in 1976. Today, the picturesque campus is home to 14 career tech programs, a Learning Garden and farm, and a 26,000 square foot airplane hangar. PCC Rock Creek offers many great courses for community members looking to pick up a new skill or hobby, as well as unique two-year degrees that are not available at other locations.
CMN Community Calendar
Business News July 2023
July 2023 Road News
CPO News July 2023
WashCo news July 2023
Pedaling My Way Through Bethany
Most days I get on my electric cargo bike, often with my two kids in the back, and set off on various routine expeditions around Bethany—preschool, grocery stores, libraries, cafes, doctor visits, you name it. And potentially to help others, I have been recording my journeys and making the videos available on YouTube, with overlaid GPS map and elevation information. My goal is to augment trail/road maps with a first-person perspective of how I use a mix of different infrastructures to run my daily errands.
Noyes Development celebrates 30 years
Garden News July 2023
Park News July 2023
Community News July 2023
• Bethany Village Summer Concert Series
• Street Tree Inventories
• Cooper Mountain Nature Walk
• The Student Stop Summer Day Camps
• Reach for the Stars Fundraiser
• Sylvan Heights Nature Trail Work Parties
• Ten Tiny Dances
• Beaverton Night Market at The Round
• Sunset HS Marching Band Can & Bottle Drive
• Caregiving resources for seniors and families
• Hackers Hipsters and Hustlers Summer Camp 2023
• The “Just One More Story” Little Free Library
• At the Reser in July
• Chalk Art Festival in Hillsboro
• Viva Village July events
• Arbor Cascadian Neighborhood Yard Sale
Library News July 2023
Road News June 2023
History News June 2023
Community Club news
Our first meeting was on May 17, in-person at the Cedar Mill library and via zoom. Virginia Bruce began with an introduction to current and proposed events and projects, plus her enthusiastic in-depth vision of what the club’s structure could eventually be. The meeting was a terrific start with people attending providing ideas about what we are interested in organizing.
CPO 1 News June 2023
WashCo News June 2023
School News June 2023
Business News June 2023
• Cedar Mill Farmers Market June highlights
• CMBA monthly meeting
• Kick off summer in style at Cornell Farm’s Annual Solstice Celebration
• New Portland Animal Massage Studio
• Big Rocks Organizing presents: Ask the Organizer Series
• Three Generations of Rose Festival Royalty at Touchmark
• All Around Volleyball Academy
• Laurel Parc holds hiring event
• Village Gallery of Arts events and classes
• The Real Estate Market, season by season
Garden News June 2023
Protecting Agricultural Viability in Washington County
As Oregonians, we are lucky to have agriculture deeply seeded in our economy and cultural heritage. The Willamette Valley is one of the most diverse agricultural regions on earth due to its rich, fertile soils and ample rainfall. Washington County is among the top-producing agricultural counties in the state and home to thousands of acres of farms, farming families, and farm-related businesses.
Park News June 2023
Library News June 2023
• Summer reading for all ages!
• Summer Reading Festival
• Home Depot Kids Workshop
• Who Would Win Party
• Red, White & Blue Wand Craft
• Storytimes
• Teens & Tweens
• Legendary Zelda Fest
• Health Coverage Basics
• Fraud Prevention Training
• Technology Open Lab
• Spanish Conversation Hour
• Medicare 101
• Monthly Groups for Adults
• Second Edition Resale
• Library Book Sale
Community News June 2023
• Join us for a flea market at Skyline Grange!
• Major disaster prep
• Sunset HS marching band: firework fundraiser
• Beaverton Community Band concert
• Treekeepers June events
• Milltown Soccer Camp
• Life Is Brewtiful blood drive
• Boat rentals from Tualatin Riverkeepers
• Discovery Day is right around the corner!
• Master Recycler registration open
• Special Recycle+ collection in June
• Bethany Village Last Day of School celebration
• Ask WCSO
• New art exhibition and featured events to celebrate pride
• Viva Village June events
May 2023
Cedar Mill Community Club kickoff meeting Development News May 2023 No Wrong Door and the Connect Oregon Network CPO News May 2023 Business News May 2023 Park News May 2023 Road news May 2023 Garden News May 2023 Protect and build your soil! History news Library News May 2023 Community News May 2023
Cedar Mill Community Club kickoff meeting
We created the Cedar Mill Community Club to capture the community spirit around our Holiday Tree. Now it’s time to see what we can do going forward to make Cedar Mill an even more welcoming, exciting, and neighborly place. Initially the group got going on Facebook, but we know a lot of our potential participants don’t use that, so we’re calling a meeting!
Development News May 2023
The Connect Oregon Network
Many people who have ongoing mental and emotional health problems are survivors of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). These can have lasting, negative effects on health and well-being, as well as on education, job potential, and other life opportunities. They often have difficulty knowing where to turn for help.
CPO News May 2023
Business News May 2023
• 77 Fitness now fully open!
• CMBA Happy Hour
• Live music at Wildwood!
• Free fitness class for Mother’s Day
• Important steps to selling your home
• Shred event
• Village Gallery of Arts
• Sunset Credit Union offers scholarships and more
• Farmer’s Market opens!
• Bethany Village Spring Market
• Night Market
• Rightsizing for Seniors
• American Family Care Urgent Care Announces Seventh Portland-Area Clinic
• Prepare for the summer watering season
• Outdoor play classes at Tinkergarten
Park News May 2023
• May is National Water Safety Month!
• Splash Pads Open on Memorial Day Weekend
• Community Events
• Glow in the Park at Hansen Ridge Park
• Nature Family Fun Night
• Restore the Natural Areas of The Bluffs Park
• Youth Volunteers Needed for Summer
• Tualatin Hills Nature Park trail repairs
• Apply for a Paid Internship with Diversify!
Road news May 2023
Garden News May 2023
Protect and build your soil!
History news
Community News May 2023
• Two band concerts and an auction
• Sunset HS Marching Band Can & Bottle Drive
• Treekeepers of Washington Country Events
• TriMet to Mt. Hood or Columbia Gorge?
• Mental Health Resource Fair
• Music Night at Amaterra
• Become a “Changemaker” in the Eco-School Network
• Viva Village May events
• Ask WCSO
• Washington County Forum
April 2023
New restaurants open now and coming soon! April 2023 Development News Si Senor begins to recover from fire Business News April 2023 When Seconds Count: Lessons Learned from a House Fire Garden News April 2023 CPO News April 2023 Park News April 2023 FLIP! A new children’s museum! April 2023 Library News Library of Things!
New restaurants open now and coming soon!
Si Senor begins to recover from fire
Business News April 2023
• Second Edition Expands Hours!
• Local author’s book is published
• Support Community Action and celebrate with us at Kaleidoscope!
• Bethany Village Easter Egg Hunt!
• Integrative Bodywork session with Sea Cummins available!
• Celebrate Youth Month at Sunset Credit Union
• Village Gallery of Arts
• Wildwood Wine Tasting
• Easter Service at Skyline Memorial Gardens!
• Youth track program
When Seconds Count: Lessons Learned from a House Fire
Did you know that home electrical fires are a top danger in the winter? What would you do if you smelled smoke in your house, but you and the fire department couldn’t find the source? My husband Bill and I are the cofounders of Cedar Hills Ready!, a local disaster preparedness group. We found ourselves in this challenging situation early this year. Our story—how neighborhood readiness helped prevent a potentially devastating fire—underscores the importance of community preparedness.
Garden News April 2023
CPO News April 2023
Park News April 2023
FLIP! A new children’s museum!
April 2023 Library News
Library of Things!
When you think of a library, do you think of sewing machines, musical instruments, and robots? Most people associate libraries with books and educational programs. But Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries have expanded their collection to include what they call a Library of Things. This new collection features a wide variety of items including technology, board games, and educational toys. The ability to borrow items from libraries also gives users an opportunity to try a product out before deciding to purchase it.
School News April 2023
Washington County anticipates budget cuts
As our Board of County Commissioners (BCC) enters another busy budget season at Washington County, it is no secret that our County is facing tough financial challenges for fiscal year 2023-24. Community members may be hearing about a projected $25.3 million gap in revenue and expenditures in our General Fund. Many may be wondering how the County got to this point and what we are planning to do to address the issues in the short and long term.
Community News April 2023
• K9 Trials
• Arbor Month Family Friendly Tree Walk
• Trees for Cooler Schools
• Neighborhood Ready! Disaster Scenario Game
• Washington County Forum
• What you get when you call 988
• A Time for Families Weekly Forum
• WCSO Community Academy
• Curtains up! A sampling of April events at the Reser
• Young women: Explore a career as a firefighter at Portland Metro Fire Camp
• TVF&R invites local scouts to register for Scouts Day!
• Viva Village April events
• Cedar Mill Scouts Troop 207
• Ask WCSO: How can I protect myself from mail theft?
• Reser Gallery shows
March 2023
Handling ‘Snowmageddon!’ Recycling News March 2023 Park News March 2023 Business News March 2023 CPO News March 2023 Garden News March 2023 WCK offers Parent Series and Afterschool is Cool Contest Wapato Lake Welcome Ceremony Library News March 2023 Road News March 2023 Special Districts elections in May, filing due in March Legislative News March
Handling ‘Snowmageddon!’
Recycling News March 2023
Park News March 2023
Business News March 2023
• CMFM 2023 planning underway!
• Visit Symphony Coffeehouse
• Have you heard of Sunset Credit Union?
• Wow and Flutterville Playgardens Open House
• Free Home Seller Seminar
• Backflow assemblies protect the water system
• Portland’s Real Estate Spring Sweet Spot
• Village Gallery of Arts
• Stickmen Brewing coming to Kirkland this summer
• CMBA monthly meeting
CPO News March 2023
Garden News March 2023
WCK offers Parent Series and Afterschool is Cool Contest
Washington County Kids (WCK) was founded in 2009 with the vision of a world where all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential. Washington County is the second most populated Oregon county with over 137,549 children ages 0-17. WCK fills an important need in the county as the only county-wide coordinator serving after-school and summer programs. We are also a liaison to the county’s early learning hub.
Wapato Lake Welcome Ceremony
Wapato Lake in Gaston was a major winter home for the Atfálati band of Kalapuya Indians, the first people in the Tualatin Valley. Colonist farmers attempted to drain it and grow crops there in the early 20th century but after repeated floods, the land went to the US Fish & Wildlife Service. It became a National Wildlife Refuge and opened to the public last October.
Special Districts elections in May, filing due in March
The Washington County Elections Division has published the list of positions that will be on the ballot for the May 16, 2023 Special District Election. That list is available on the Candidate and Measure Filings page. March 16 is the last day for a district candidate to file a declaration of candidacy, a nominating petition,
Legislative News
March 2023 School News
Cultural and Religious Holidays and Observances The Beaverton School District has a richly diverse student population. To support our students and reduce conflicts between their academic achievement and observation of important cultural and religious traditions, the BSD School Board has revised Policy IGACA – Recognition and Accommodation of Religious and Cultural Beliefs, Customs and Observances.
Community News March 2023
• Mean Girls the Musical
• The Big One? How to Become Earthquake Safe in Your Home”
• Dance Around the World!
• Holy Week events at CUMC
• Friends of Trees Cedar Mill volunteer tree planting
• Garage Sale at Skyline Grange
• Beaverton Symphony Orchestra presents Spring concert:
• Tree Walk: Learn to identify local trees
• Bonny Slope Auction & Gala
• Join Cedar Mill Scouts Troop 207
• Beaverton Community Band presents: “Remembrance, Gratitude, & Honor”
• Viva Village March events
• NW Dance Project presents Common Ground
• Ask WCSO: How do I know if it’s safe to leave my child home alone?
• Getting geared up for PE with BEF
• STEP classes added to 4-H Washington County offerings
• Cash for old wood stoves!
• Lovegood offers first Spring Break Camp & Summer Camps
• Sunset HS Marching Band Bottle & Can Drive
• The Constitution: Fulfilling Democracy’s Promise? – The Constitution, Democracy and Representation
February 2023
What can we do to prevent power outages? Road News February 2023 CPO News February 2023 Business News February 2023 Washington County News February 2023 Transit News February 2023 Street Tree Inventory: get involved! Development News February 2023 Legislative News February 2023 Recycling News February 2023 Garden News February 2023 Park News February 2023 School
What can we do to prevent power outages?
During late December and early January, high winds and prolific precipitation put stress on large trees in the area, resulting in branches and entire trees falling on power lines and causing frequent and sometimes widespread power outages. We talked to PGE and local arborists to find out if there were steps we could take to mitigate the danger.
Exit 21
Erick Siffert started Exit 21 Apparel Solutions LLC, an apparel consulting company, in 2009, after 20 years working at Nike and three years at lululemon. The company moved into their office on the upper level of the new Milltowner Center last fall, relocating from Old Town Portland because it had just gotten too dangerous.
Road News February 2023
Business News February 2023
• Community ‘Shred-It’ Day at Sunset Credit Union
• Cedar Mill Farmers Market: Ramping up for 2023!
• Wine Tasting Event featuring Cabernets from around the world
• Village Gallery of Arts
• February Reception
• DIY Valentines!
• CMBA speed networking
• Create a collage that is beautiful and meaningful
• 2023 Spring Housing Market Update
• Performances at The Reser
Street Tree Inventory: get involved!
Development News February 2023
Park News February 2023
Local teen heading for national competition
Community News February 2023
• Oregon Symphonic Band presents Music Masterpieces
• Sunset HS Marching Band Bottle & Can Drive
• Sunset Youth Lacrosse, register now!
• BRC offers many ways to share the love this Valentine’s Day
• ACMA “Spectacularly 30” celebrates 30 years
• Oregon Chorale presents: The Trials and Festivals of Gilbert & Sullivan
• Mean Girls the Musical
• WCK Parent Speaker Series!
• Fees waived for behavioral health social worker licenses
• Sign up for the Wetlands Conservatory Amphibian Egg Mass Survey training
• Treekeepers presents Tree Walk: Learn to identify local trees
• Bonny Slope Elementary Pancake Breakfast!
• TVF&R offers life-saving tips regarding cardiac arrest
Join the Cedar Mill Scouts Troop 207
Viva Village February events
January 2023 Cedar Mill News
The Nature of Cedar Mill CPO News January 2023 Recycling News January 2023 Cedar Mill Holiday Tree Garden News January 2023 Business News January 2023 Community News January 2023 WashCo News January 2023 Road News January 2023 School News January 2023 Park News January 2023 Library News January 2023 Jeannette L Moore 1934-2022
The Nature of Cedar Mill
Recycling News January 2023
Cedar Mill Holiday Tree
Business News January 2023
• Owen West Electric
• Wildwood Taphouse has new hours
* Aura Aesthetics Open House
• Mortgage Rates Drop and Housing Prices Remain the Same
• Clear out your records and get ready for ‘Shred-it” Day
“• Ask the Organizer” Series – Scheduling for a Successful New Year!
• Electronics Unlimited Computer Service & Repair
• Recycle+ for Beaverton
• Village Gallery of Arts
• DuFresne’s Auto Service—Frenchy’s Espresso
• Touchmark adding new building dedicated to active, social living
• West Multnomah SWCD is Hiring!
Community News January 2023
* DMV Cedar Hills closed until January 17
• Cedar Hills Ready! The Big One?
• Sunset Youth Baseball
• TriMet fare increase Open Houses
• Takumi Kato Japanese Drum Concert
• Bonny Slope Elementary’s Pancake Breakfast returns in February!
• Dance Around the World
• Winter storm safety tips from TVF&R
• Viva Village January events
• Ask WCSO
• Cedar Mill Scouts Troop 207
• Oak Hills opens aquatic training to all
WashCo News January 2023
Park News January 2023
Jeannette L Moore 1934-2022
December 2022 Articles
The people behind The News
Habitat protections take another hit
Rapid development in Washington County has taken a toll on the large, mature trees that have made it such an inviting place to live.
A recent application in Cedar Mill was submitted and approved by the County. This 15-home, four-acre development is in a protected Significant Natural Resource area (SNR).
WashCo News December 2022
Holiday News December 2022
Business News December 2022
• 77 Fitness opens December 6
• Sunset Credit Union teams up with Family Promise of Washington County
• ASL Classes
• DuFresne’s 19th annual Free Brakes
• Mild Recession Forecasted for 2023
• Village Gallery of Arts News
• Grand Central Bakery Cedar Mill new hours!
• Catlin Gabel offers arts programs for the community
• North Beaverton Ski and Snowboard bus
• Dine out and donate
• Healthy pets through the holidays
• Generosity – The Root of Great Leadership
Opinion: Re-Imagining the Hillsboro Airport
According to a Feb. 14, 2021, Oregonian article, “The Port of Portland is considering a major overhaul…the restructuring is part of a sweeping philosophical shift away from facilitating trade for powerful business interests to a ‘shared prosperity initiative’ intended to spread the wealth to people of color, the poor and the marginalized. In some cases, that could mean selling off profitable operations in order to pursue these new, broader aims, which are taking root amid a resurgent civil rights movement.”
Community News December 2022
• COVID-19 resources undergo transition
• Local Organization helps our neighbors in need
• Light Up a Life: Care Partners’ Service of Remembrance
• Learn and enjoy dances from around the world!
• December Viva Village events
• Afterschool Is Cool! Poster Contest
• PlanetCon returns!
• WashCo Bikes clinics
School News December 2022
• BEF funding benefits all Cedar Mill schools
• Fourth Annual Beaverton School District Walk + Roll Art Contest
• BSD public outreach
• Oak Hills Scholastic Online Book Fair
• ACMA Restaurant Night Fundraiser
• Sunset HS Marching Band Bottle & Can Drive
• Deadline extended to apply for Language Arts and English Language Proficiency Project Team
• PCC bond will benefit Rock Creek campus
Garden News December 2022
Library News
Park News December 2022
November 2022 articles
The print and PDF versions of this issue will be done by Thursday, November 3.This is a placeholder to separate issues…until I figure out how to add a proper line (and we’re working on that now!)! Read the articles by clicking on the titles!
What is Cedar Mill?
Cedar Mill News news November 2022
Development News November 2022
Holiday News November 2022
• Holiday resale
• Donate new items to homeless and at-risk teens
• KGW Toy Drive
• VGA Holiday Sale!
• Dia de Los Muertos Festival
• Skyline Grange Artisans Holiday Fair
• Holiday Bazaar at Beaverton High
• Big Horn Brass Welcome Christmas Concert
• Bethany Village Annual Tree Lighting
• Beaverton Winter Lights: Holiday Bazaar and Tree Lighting
Road News November 2022
Neighborhood Streets Program: A county program needing reform
Urban unincorporated Washington County—for example Aloha, Bethany and Cedar Mill—are expanding rapidly. And for many neighborhoods that can mean streets suddenly change from being local roads to major traffic collectors. The result is often an increase in speeding and traffic accidents. It makes other road users, like cyclists and pedestrians, feel unsafe. In my neighborhood in North Bethany, Joss/Brugger Avenue was intended to be a neighborhood street but, due to delayed development of new larger streets around us, Joss has become a permanent traffic collector.
Washington County News November 2022
Soils of Oregon by local author
Cedar Mill resident Dean Moberg co-authored a book, The Soils of Oregon, which was published this year as part of a series describing soils around the world. Moberg is a director on the board of the Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District (currently up for re-election) and is one of seven co-authors of the book.
Saltzman Affordable Housing
Garden News November 2022
CPO News November 2022
• No November CPO 1 meeting
• CPO 7 November meeting
• October CPO 1 notes
Community News November 2022
• A concert in honor of BSO Conductor Travis Hatton
• Beaverton Community Band Fall Concert
• SHS Bottle & Can Drive
• Volunteer for the Wetlands Conservancy cleanup in Cedar Mill
• Treekeepers’ Fall Color photo contest deadline extended
• NW Restart presents NW Creations Night Market
• County offers in-home vaccinations
• Family Caregiver Conference
• Chess4Girls PDX!
• MAX Blue Line disruption
• November Viva Village events
• Cedar Mill Scouts meet weekly
• Prevent flooding during the rainy season
• Tualatin Valley Creates networking event
• Put a Lid on Cooking Fires
Business News November 2022
Library News November 2022
• Writer’s Mill: Learn to sell your book on Amazon!
November events and programs:
• All Ages
• Kids
• Teens & Tweens
• Adults
October 2022 Articles
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Aura Aesthetics
Suzanne Jagger and her staff want you to feel comfortable as soon as you step into the Aura medspa. “Come as you are,” is more than a slogan. They even welcome well-behaved kids. “We will always encourage our clients to bring in their kids instead of missing their appointment,” says manager Savannah Yates.
Development News October 2022
Beavers: nature’s firefighters!
CPO News October 2022
Business News October 2022
School News October 2022
WashCo News October 2022
4-H in Washington County
The four H’s stand for Head, Heart, Hands and Health. Throughout the 100+ years of 4-H, Oregon State University Extension professionals and devoted adult volunteers have been on the cutting edge of education with experiential learning—”learn by doing.” During the 1918-19 school year, Oregon became the first state to offer 4-H in a metropolitan area. Portland-area school grounds were used for the first victory gardens in World War I with help from 4-H.
Update to public safety radio communications system
Park News October 2022
Garden news
Library News October 2022
Community News October 2022
• Skyline Grange Garage Sale
Treekeepers’ Fall Color photo contest
• Specialty bikes at the ReStore
• Indigenous Peoples Day
• Clean Water Services leaf disposal and food drive
• Emergency Preparedness Fair
• Booverton Halloween Festival
• 101 Extraordinarily Awful & Truly Terrible Ways to Die (In One Night)
• Who’s ready for Halloween?!
• A Spooktacular Blood Drive
• SHS Grad Party Holiday Pie Sale
• SHS Climate Change Club Recycling Drive
• Bottle & Can Drive
• Sunset Classic Marching Band Competition
• Metro transportation online survey
• TriMet survey and open house
• October events by Viva Village
• October happenings at The Reser
• Public Affairs Forum
• Cedar Mill Scouts, Troop 207
• Your organization could receive up to a $5,000 grant!
• Organizing for Caregivers with Whitney Zeigler
September 2022 articles
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September 2022 Road News
Cider Festival returns!
Business News September 2022
• CMBA September Meeting
• Badger helps Blanchet House
• Upcoming events at Cascadia Taphouse
• White Birch Designs opens September 8
• Learn (and earn) financial literacy without spending a dime
• Are we in a real estate bubble!?
• Cornell Family Dental Wishes Dr. Randall N. Freed A Happy Retirement!
• Village Gallery of Arts news
• Catlin Gabel offers Community Art programs
Under the spreading hickory tree
Community News September 2022
• CASA for Children Needs Volunteers
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers
• Oktoberfest at Bethany Village!
• Oak Hills 1st annual fun run and music festival!
• Bottle & Can Drive
• Green Days Recycling Event!
• Nature Night: Cats Safe at Home
• Caring Discipline Series
• Beaverton Arts Mix!
• Cedar Mill Scouts Troop 207 Back to School BBQ
• Beaverton Welcoming Week
• The Reser presents Dakhabraka in Concert
• Big Horn Brass Fall Concert
• Share your fall tree color photos and win!
• Washington County Forum update
• It’s time to consider a Woodstove Exchange
• Parenting Workshops
• Cultivating Humility workshop
• Beaverton High School Band
Electronic Recycle Event
• Grave Matters cemetery tour
• Skyline Grange Garage Sale
• Safe Routes to School
• Multilingual volunteer trainers for Suicide Prevention Program needed
• Waste Prevention Educator position
• September events by Viva Village
• What are some back-to-school safety tips for myself and my student?
• Talk to Your Kids About Fire and Life Safety
Before-and-after-school care for kids at the Student Stops
The Student Stop (TSS) was the brainchild of a mom with several children at Cedar Mill Elementary in 1992, according to their Executive Director Christina Bennett and Assistant Director Marjorie Thompson. That need for quality before and after school care became a non-profit with a seven-member Board of Directors serving Cedar Mill Elementary and Bonny Slope Elementary students to this day.
Garden news September 2022
OSU Extension spotlight
I was honored to attend the August 16 gathering at Portland Community College-Rock Creek Learning Garden, hosted by the OSU Extension Washington County Master Gardener Association™, to showcase the services offered by OSU Extension and their partnerships with a wide array of community organizations.
WashCo News
Recycle+ coming to Beaverton!
Park News September 2022
Help with internet and power bills!
Library News September 2022
August 2022 articles
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August 8 update
• Commissioner Districts Survey
• Neighborhood meeting for 9495 SW Taylor St
• Paving schedules
• Fall Care Fair for afterschool programs
• Flea Market at the Skyline Grange
• WashCo Bikes Repair Clinic
• Storytimes in different languages
• Water District proposes rate hike, offers listening sessions
• Fall Native Plant Sale at THPRD Nature Center
• James Recycling Event at Columbia Sportswear
New Business Roundup
An ash tree’s worst nightmare
Work with us to bring The News to Cedar Mill!
Cedar Mill Cider Festival returns next month
CPO 1 News August 2022
August Park News
Smart watering techniques for summer gardeners
Grow Together: Families in the Garden
Business News August 2022
• Farmers Market as a teaching tool!
• Luau Party at the Ackerly
• CMBA August networking meeting
• Wine Cellar offers in-person events!
• Owen West Electric
• Blood drive at Cornell Family Dental
• Annual Music on the Patio summer concert series
• Village Gallery of Arts
• Back to School Savings Strategies from Sunset Credit Union
• What impact will a recession have on the housing market?
Library News August 2022
Community News August 2022
• NW Restart presents NW Creations Night Market
• Sunset HS Marching Band Bottle & Can Drive
• Beaverton Night Market
• Conflict Resilience Workshop
• Beaverton Flicks by the Fountain presents Encanto
• Bethany Village summer concert
• The Link of Pure Love
• Viva Village
• Sharing the road with farmers in Washington County
• TVF&R offers tips to prevent window falls
• WCSO investigates child predators
WashCo News
Scout Troop 207
Walker Garbage offers Recycle+
July 2022 Articles
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Terra Nova students learn science through farming
New Business: Wildwood Taphouse
Thompson Crossing decision raises questions about county planning
We asked Stephen Roberts, Director of Washington County’s Land Use and Transportation Department (LUT) to clarify the department’s reasoning in allowing the exceptions to county standards and plans for the Thompson Crossing development. While he didn’t explicitly answer every question, we’re including his responses below.
July 2022 Business News
• CMBA July meeting
• MOC Annual Music on the Patio summer concert series
• Polarity Therapy with Sea Cummins
• Protect your home while on vacation – some simple tricks to make your summer vacation less stressful
• Village Gallery of Arts News
• Cedar Mill Market News: Let’s build community!
• Oregon Care Home Consulting & Training podcast
• Watercolor class with local artist Veronica Lake
• Wow & Flutterville Play Gardens Open House
• When is the market going to tank? Not anytime soon!
CPO News
After updates from our service providers, a TriMet spokesperson will attend to explain the elimination of Line 50, the only bus that served Cedar Mill and Bonny Slope; give us an update on the Last Mile effort (how to get people from their homes to the Transit Center); and provide any other details on how the agency can help us take advantage of public transit.
Washington County News
THPRD News
Garden News
Shade-loving hostas add color and texture
July 2022 Community News
• Beaverton Night Market
• Bethany Village Summer Concert Series
• Ask WCSO: What is the Sheriff’s Office’s response to drug abuse and overdose in our community?
• SAMBA can and bottle collection continues year-round
• Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) Seeks Volunteers for Rate Advisory Committee
• Celebrate the Fourth of July Safely
• Water District updates billing system
• Metro’s Rid Patrol cleans up illegal dumping
• Live Art, Entertainment, and Family Fun at La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival
• Viva Village news
June 2022 articles
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It falls over lava! The geology of Cedar Mill Falls
CPO News June 2022
Washington County News June 2022
Sunset Service Day and a goodbye to Principal John Huelskamp
SAMBA: volunteers raise funds to support Sunset band programs
Ash trees cool the water for fish
Beware of the aggressors!
Thank you Beatrice Kahn, CMN volunteer editor
Cedar Mill News could not exist without its enthusiastic team of volunteer editors. Each month we help edit the business and community news submissions for style and content. At this time, Virginia Bruce and the editing team want to give a big thank you to volunteer editor Beatrice Kahn who is leaving and heading off to college in the Fall.
Community News June 2022
• Celebration of Life for Mr. James
• It’s prep time. Let’s get ready for the wildfire season together.
• Join us “virtually” at the Washington County Public Affairs Forum!
• Metro funding for Westside Trail? Take the survey
• Civics for Adults
• Scavenger Hunt and Food Drive to support DVRC
• Meet Your Watershed Navigator
Legislative Town Hall
• Tualatin Valley Creates: Kaleidoscope from the Sea
• Fourth of July concert with Britnee Kellogg
• Museo Ambulante—Walking Museum
• Ask WCSO: My kids are good swimmers; is there still an expectation for them to wear life jackets?
• Retirement 101
• City of Beaverton events
• Gallery at The Reser
• Access to the arts: Cultural Coalition survey
• Beaverton Community Band Spring Concert
• Sunset HS Marching Band Bottle & Can Drive
• PlanetCon Fair offers recycling, gear swap, learning, and more
• Become a Master Recycler
• Cedar Hills Ready! presents: Emergency Water Filter Workshop
• Viva Village
Business News June 2022
• Cedar Mill Farmers Market is ready for Summer to come
• Real Estate Market update
• Cornell Farm’s 35th Anniversary Summer Solstice Celebration
• Beaverton Farmers Market offers dog sitting services
• Sunset Credit Union’s Auto Check makes car buying easier than ever
• Polarity therapy with Sea Cummins
• All Around Volleyball Academy
• Village Gallery of Arts news
Library News
May 2022 articles
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Multistory housing replaces a sentimental old home
A huge thanks!
We raised nearly $2000 between GoFundMe donations, other online donations, and checks mailed to us from our request last month. Plenty for the new iPad and the renewal of our software licenses that let us put together the News every month. Your generous donations help us keep the News free for everyone and encourage us to keep at it!
CPO News May 2022
Recycle News May 2022
Garden News May 2022
Glorious spring color!
Business News May 2022
Adopt One Block
Call Before You Dig
Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) reminds you to “Call before you dig.” Many of us get outdoors when the Spring weather arrives and start projects like repairing or installing fencing and decks or planting trees. There are many underground utilities, water, wastewater, fiber internet and other telecommunications cables, and power and gas lines. Fortunately, the risk can be avoided.
Preserving the county’s disappearing farmland
As Oregonians, we are lucky to have agriculture deeply seeded in our economy and cultural heritage. The Willamette Valley is one of the most diverse agricultural regions on Earth due to its rich, fertile soils and ample rainfall. Washington County is among the top-producing agricultural counties in the state and is home to numerous farming families, thousands of acres of farms, and a bright array of farm-related businesses.
Washington County CAN!
Community News May 2022
• THPRD Summer Camps
• WashCo Bikes
• Rep. Maxine Dexter’s Town Hall
• Moving mom in—tips for a successful transition
• Apollograms
• Young Artists Concert
• Bethany Village Spring Market
• Ask WCSO: How does law enforcement respond to houselessness in our community?
• Young women can explore a career as a Firefighter
• Host a Prepare Your Neighborhood! meeting
• Take Action This Month!
• Celebrating diverse Asian American experiences in Oregon
• Civics for Adults: Citizen Activism 101: Making Change Happen
• Public Affairs Forum in May
• Rice Museum offering guided tours
• Viva Village May events
• Games! Games! Games!
April 2022 articles
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Development News April 2022
Where the sidewalk starts: Washington County pedestrian facilities
Because there has been confusion and frustration among neighbors recently over what the county requires in the way of “road amenities,” we asked Melissa De Lyser, Public Affairs and Communications Manager for the county’s Land Use and Transportation Department, to give us a rundown on what the county requires in various situations.
Cedar Mill News’ News April 2022
Business News April 2022
• Second Edition Resale
• Open a youth account at Sunset Credit Union and earn up to $50!
• Mother’s Day discount at Les Couleurs De Provence
• Irene’s Foot Care: Sandal Season is approaching!
• Cedar Mill Farmers Market
• Skyline Memorial Gardens Easter Service, funeral planning events
• Village Gallery of Arts News and events
• The Importance of Movement for Managing Parkinson’s
CPO News April 2022
Bend like a willow
Willows are ecological heroes when it comes to providing habitat and support for wildlife year round. They help reestablish vegetation, especially along riverbanks and flooded or burned areas. And they are a vital source of food for all kinds of wildlife, in particular as a host plant for many, many types of caterpillars. You may not be the biggest fan of caterpillars, but birds are.
School News April 2022
Garden News April 2022
Hard-working ornamentals!
TriMet redistricting proposal lumps us in with downtown! Comment now…
All three scenarios lump our area together with the northwest and southwest Portland (downtown), with the Willamette River as a dividing line. The transit needs and deficiencies of people in the Tualatin Valley are quite different to those areas, so people interested in transit may want to attend an Open House and/or provide feedback by April 15 by emailing feedback@trimet.org or calling 503-238-7433 (RIDE).
Park News April 2022
Community News April 2022
• Student Academic-Contests for Grades 1-12
• Ask WCSO
Neighborhood Ready? How to win friends and survive a disaster!
• SAMBA Can and Bottle Drive
• Summer childcare help from WCK
• Inside WashCo Shows
• Events at The Reser
• Old Wood Stove Turn-in Event
• Donate a bike to Free Bikes for Kids
• Registration for WashCo Bikes Saddle Up Summer Camps is now open!
• Driver’s Ed for Cyclists
• Legislative Town Hall
• State of the County 2022
• Artist Mingle
• Earth Care Fair
• Call for Beaverton Night Market Vendors
• Public Affairs Forum
• Viva Village April activities
• Everyday Choices Can Improve Your Odds
March 2022 articles
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Ukrainians in Cedar Mill
Area wetlands gain a footing again—with help
Robert “Mr. James” Newcomer 1931-2022
Hundreds if not thousands of people in Cedar Mill had their hair done by Mr. James at his salon in the old Milltowner location. The shop was unpretentious but offered skilled cutting and styling along with a variety of select hair products. It was the first “Featured Business” in Cedar Mill News shortly after we began!
CPO News March 2022
WashCo News March 2022
The Reser—a new venue for art and culture
Cedar Mill and area residents now have a nearby venue to visit to enjoy not only arts and cultural programs, but a performing arts center that offers rehearsal space, art galleries and an outdoor plaza that overlooks a sparkling pond. The Reser, situated near the Round between Cedar Hills Blvd. and Hall Blvd. has easy access to a MAX stop, plenty of parking, and shops and restaurants within walking distance to enjoy.
A student’s voice about Ukraine
Garden News March 2022
Legislative News March 2022
Community News March 2022
• When the Water Stops: Water Survival Skills for a Disaster
• Inside WashCo Radio shows
• Beaverton Symphony Orchestra Annual Spring Concerts
• Beaverton Community Band Winter Concerts
• James and the Giant Peach at Lovegood Theatre
• Skyline Grange Garage Sale
• James’ Recycling event
• Student Stop at Bonny Slope and Cedar Mill schools
• HomeWord Bound gala to support CPAH
• Civics for Adults
• Join Beaverton’s Human Rights Committee
• SAMBA Band fundraiser
• Washington County Kids Parent Speaker Series is set to launch!
• Academic Contests
• Treekeepers of Washington County
• Join us Virtually at the Washington County Public Affairs Forum!
• ACMA PTO Monthly Fundraiser
• Take action today to prevent fall injuries
• I see an ESPD sign posted on my road. What is ESPD?
• The Cultural Coalition of Washington County Celebrates 2021 Grant Recipients
• In-Person Networking: Artist Mingle
• Viva Village Monthly Calendar
Business News March 2022
February 2022 News
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Cedar Mill Pathway System
One day a Cedar Mill resident discovered a heavy cedar plaque in her shed. It was beautifully carved and included the words “Cedar Mill.” Its origin was a mystery until Virginia Bruce published a request for information in the October 2020 issue and the community came forward with a wealth of memories.
Development News February 2022
Cornell tunnel update
CPO 1 February: Recycling: Beyond the Bin?
Grandmother Madrone
The Pacific madrone (arbutus menziesii), a Pacific coast native, is like a stubborn grandmother who refuses to be moved from her run-down old farmhouse to a fancy new condo where she can be lovingly cared for by those who love her. She prefers rocky soils and arid areas often in the middle of a dense Doug fir stand, or an inhospitable roadside bank rather than a well-tended and watered garden spot.
Washington County News February 2022
Garden News February 2022
Cleaner Air: Coming soon to a highway near you
Sunset Highway is a well-used corridor for traffic, including heavy diesel trucks. In 2018, ODOT counted as many as 285 commercial trucks in a 24-hour period on that route. That translates to a hefty amount of air pollution spewing out of tailpipes, creating health problems for anyone along their path.
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Legislative News February 2022
Looking back, moving forward: BSD’s Grotting prepares to retire
In 2021, Beaverton School District Superintendent Don Grotting announced his retirement. As the school year draws to a close, BSD is looking for its next superintendent. Over the past years, Superintendent Grotting left a lasting impact on the Beaverton community—and this month, we spoke to him about BSD’s progress.
Library News February 2022
Business News February 2022
• Love Farm CSA now accepting 2022 membership
• CMBA meeting: Time Management
• What’s happening at the Cedar Mill Farmers Market?
• Free Home Seller Seminar
• Village Gallery of Arts
• Beaverton Farmers Market Winter Market
• Symphony Coffeehouse is now open!
• Sunset Credit Union explains Traditional and Roth IRAs
Community News February 2022
• Just Like Flowers: a picture book for diversity
• Enter the Our Big Backyard Photo Contest!
• Inside Washington County Radio
Love rocks? Volunteer with Rice Museum!
• Washington County Public Affairs Forum!
• Garage Sales at Skyline Grange
• The Reser presents Grand Opening series
• Sunset HS Marching Band can & bottle drive
• SHS Climate Change Club recycling drive!
• ACMA February restaurant fundraising event
• Viva Village Monthly Calendar: February 2022
• Ask WSCO: What can I do to protect my car from thieves?
• Virtual Law Enforcement Career Day
• Cultural Coalition 2022 Grant Awards
• 55+? Join the Friendship Circle!
• TVC Artists Networking Event
• New indicator option for drivers with hearing impairments
• Tri-County supportive housing planning body accepting applications
• Be a vital link in the chain of survival for cardiac patients
January 2022 articles
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No home cellphone service for many customers
Development News January 2022
Hard-to-recycle items and Ridwell in Washington County
In 2018, a new company began offering a recycling service to 60 homes in the Seattle area. By November 2020 they expanded to Portland. We’re not exactly sure when they started offering their service in our area, but it quickly became popular. Ads regularly popped up on the neighborhood NextDoor social media feed.
CPO News January 2022
Saving Animals at the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter
The Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter is one of Washington County’s best-known hubs of animal services—from dogs and cats to bunnies and even tortoises, Bonnie Hays reunites lost pets with their owners. Bonnie Hays seeks to give every animal proper care, and when animals go unclaimed, their partnerships ensure that each pet gets a second chance at a loving new home.
Road News January 2022
Garden News January 2022
Red alders – already dreaming of spring
Japanese Beetle update
Business News January 2022
Library News January 2022
Washington County Boards and Commissions Vacancies Winter 2022
Various boards, committees, and commissions advise the Board of Commissioners (BCC) on matters of interest to people who live and work in Washington County. Commission members are volunteers appointed by the BCC. Committees themselves do not pass ordinances to establish policy; their purpose is to study issues and make recommendations.
Community News January 2022
• Viva Village monthly calendar of events
• Is Your Go Bag Ready to Go? Let’s Cedar Hills Ready! Quake Up!
• Sunset Racquetball’s annual tree recycling fundraiser
• Civics for Adults
• BSD open enrollment for 2022-23 school year
• 55+? Join the Friendship Circle!
• Afterschool Is Cool poster contest
• Join us “virtually” at the Washington County Public Affairs Forum!
• Basic mediation training
• Join Sunset High School’s Climate Change Club January recycling drive
• Sunset HS Marching Band Can & Bottle Drive
• Sunset Youth Lacrosse
• Ask the WSCO: What kinds of preparations should I make for winter driving?
• TVF&R offers tips to see you safely through winter storms
• Street tree mapping project needs volunteers
• Maxine Dexter Town Hall
• Join Sen. Steiner-Hayward for a virtual Town Hall!
• January Inside WashCo Radio
• Arts & Communication Magnet Academy (ACMA) Spectacular
• ACMA’s January Restaurant Night Fundraiser at Panda Express
• Join Cascade Prime Timers
Road News December 2021
Douglas firs: they’re for more than Christmas
Are you getting our emails?
It has come to my attention that some people who are on our mailing lists have not been seeing our messages. Apparently some corporate or agency mail portals are marking them as spam or junk, even though you signed up to get them. This includes the monthly publication announcement and the reminder emails I send to advertisers and content providers.
CPO 1 News December 2021
Business News December 2021
A Short History of the Thompson-Saltzman Road Intersection
The corner of NW Thompson Road and NW Saltzman Road historically had a curious offset configuration, probably due to quarter section allotments when the property was homesteaded by the family of Laurence Lehman and other early settlers. In the course of time, it became necessary to upgrade the disjointed four-way stop to be safely aligned and controlled by traffic lights.
Holiday News December 2021
• Terra Linda Arts & Craft Fair
• Big Horn Brass Holiday Concert Returns
• THPRD announces Holiday Giving Drive
• Lightopia—An Illuminated Journey
• Pamplin Bazaar list
• KGW Great Toy Drive local drop-off location
• Skyline Grange Artisan Holiday Fair cancelled but artisan info online
• Tree Recycling
• Cedar Mill Christmas Tree!
WashCo News December 2021
• New anti-vaping law
• Juneteenth adopted as a paid county holiday
• Rental assistance continues in Washington County
• Chair Harrington’s 2021 End of Year Address
• eBooks are now available through Law Library
• Current and new WIC participants will receive extra fruit and vegetable benefits through March 2022
Ridwell in Washington County
Community News December 2021
• Street tree mapping project needs volunteers
• Washington County Public Affairs Forum
• Sunset grad party fundraising
• Gently-used children’s items welcome at Northwest Children’s Outreach
• Arts & Communication Magnet Academy fundraising and more…
• The Legacy Project: End-of-life workshop series
• PEARLS: Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives
• The ArtPass Card: a perfect gift
• Ask WSCO: How can I avoid holiday scams?
• Sunset HS Marching Band Can & Bottle Drive
• Viva Village Monthly Calendar
• TVF&R Offers Holiday Safety Tips
• 55+? Join the Friendship Circle!
• Winter term PCC Community Ed non-credit class registration now open!
• Cedar Hills Ready! survey open now
• Chehalem Ridge Nature Park opening soon
• Using COVID-19 home tests
Library News December 2021
Joe’s Ideal Market
Holiday News November 2021
Business News November 2021
CPO 1 News November 2021
Careful choices for success
As my birthday approaches next month and having spent the last three months in a cast and then a brace for a broken wrist, I realize making my garden easier to tend is imperative. Because I love working outside and enjoy my garden, I want to be able to care for it. Spending time in a green space is great for our health so I want to reduce the number of tasks that will be more difficult as the time passes.
Garden News November 2021
Mighty oaks
Has a towering tree standing alone caught your eye? It’s likely to be an Oregon White Oak, Quercus garryana, the only oak native to this part of Oregon. Some of these slow-growing oaks may live to be 500 years old and can eventually command a space over 100 feet tall and sixty feet wide, with roots growing far beyond the boundaries of its massive branches.
Bob Wayt
Bob Wayt, who served as communications director at THPRD for 11+ years before retiring in 2018, passed away on October 29. His passing was sudden and unexpected. Bob was well known for his marvelous photography skills, his deep and abiding love and commitment to his wife of 44 years, Karen, their children, and grandchildren. Bob had a warm and enthusiastic presence and was well known for his gift for photography.
Smoke in the air—not just in the summer!
A crackling fire may make you feel snug and homey, but it’s a significant health threat. Many Washington County households use wood burning stoves for heating in winter and others enjoy fires just for their coziness and ambiance. What many people don’t realize is that, when a lot of people are burning wood in their homes, the cumulative effect on air quality can be similar to a wildfire. It’s time to rethink how—and whether—we burn wood.
Community News November 2021
• Coat donation event at Safeway
• Leaf disposal and food drive
• Sunset Theatre presents The Crucible
• Sunset HS marching band Can & Bottle Drive
• Join TVC’s Creative Youth Collaborative!
• TVF&R deploys new cardiac monitor-defibrillators
• Viva Village Monthly Calendar
• Age Café: Intergenerational Experience
• Join the Friendship Circle!
• Washington County Forum
• Solutions for old electronics
• Beaverton Symphony Orchestra in-person fall concert
• Washington County property tax—new mailing address
• Support ACMA at Panera Bread!
• Beaverton Community Band in-person fall concert
• Civics for Adults II: Beyond Voting—Elections and Campaign Financing
• Washington County Kids panel on race
• Green Business Leaders: Provide input on the future of Oregon’s recycling system
• Green Business Symposium
• Reduce food waste
• Attend a free DEQ virtual training!
• Subscribe to a new County-wide emergency alert system
• Family caregivers invited to virtual workshops throughout November
• Renew expired DMV permits now
• You are invited to our Sheriff’s Showcase
• Ask WCSO: I just saw someone take a package from the neighbor’s front doorstep. What should I do?