The Cedar Mill News – Local information for Cedar Mill, Oregon

Community News April 2025

March 31, 2025 Uncategorized

• Legislative Town Hall
• Veterans Stronger Together Q&A Sessions
• Oregon Summer Star Military Youth Camp
• Spring Shred Day at Keller Williams
• Be Ready! Lessons from California Fires
• Easter Sunrise Service
• Bike Beaverton
• Building Trades Summer Internship
• Feed the Future PDX
• Ask WCSO—Spring Safety Guide
• Washington County K9 Trials
• TVF&R Seeks Volunteer for its Civil Service Commission
• Search & Rescue teen program
• Viva Village Events: April 2025

New Businesses March 2025

March 3, 2025 Business

• Smart Labs Now offers a full spectrum of health testing
• Manam Vegetarian Indian Cuisine

County history museum and collections face uncertain future

March 3, 2025 History

washington county museum exterior exhibit

In late December last year, people interested in local history received a disturbing email informing us that the county’s history museum was closing. The Washington County Historical Society (WCHS) had been incorporated as a non-profit in 1956.

Japanese beetle update

March 3, 2025 Gardening, Public Health

March 3, 2025 Uncategorized

young prospective firefighters climb building

February 3, 2025 Uncategorized

• Kids
• Teens & Tweens
• Adults
• Second Edition Resale
• Library Book Sale

Technology learning at the libraries

February 3, 2025 Uncategorized

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

person raking leaves away from storm grate

• 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 3, 2024 Uncategorized

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

November 3, 2024 Uncategorized

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

November 3, 2024 Uncategorized

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

• 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

July 28, 2024 Uncategorized

“If you were fortunate enough to know her, you knew her story.”

Zo-Ann began hairstyling as a teenager at Mr. James, her father’s salon in Cedar Mill. Robert “Mr. James” Newcomer opened the salon at the original Milltowner in 1965 when the center opened.

Roads & Transportation News July 2024

July 2, 2024 Uncategorized

• 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

• Treekeepers of Washington County programs
• Tips for Summer Watering

Parks News July 2024

July 2, 2024 Uncategorized

March 5, 2024 Community, Parks, The Nature of Cedar Mill

Kids
• Grab and Go Crafts
• STEM Pop-Up Activity
• Play & Learn
• Dragon Party
• Storytimes

December 4, 2023 Gardening, The Nature of Cedar Mill

• 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

• Trimet call for artists
• A sampling of November events at the Reser
• Come and enjoy The SpongeBob Musical
• BSO Fall Concert!
• Network with TVC

CPO News November 2023

• THPRD budget update
• Apply for Advisory Committees or the Budget Committee
• THPRD Park Maintenance Update
• October Events near Cedar Mill from THPRD
• October Events near Cedar Mill from Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
• Halloween in Downtown Hillsboro

Senior Aging: Embracing Our New Normals

October 3, 2023 Uncategorized

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

Cherry laurels, or English laurels (Prunus laurocerasus) have glossy evergreen leaves, grow rapidly under most conditions, make good hedges, and sport upright clusters of white flowers in spring. What’s not to like about that?

Library News September 2023

• No CPO meeting in August
• Development News
• July meeting notes

August 2023 Road News

July 30, 2023 Community Involvement, Roads & Transportation, Washington County Government

• Thompson Road realignment approved
• Pedestrian and Biking Improvement Projects Online Open House
• Metro survey on regional transportation policies, strategies, and investment priorities
• Cornell road work mostly completed!
• Oregon 217 Auxiliary Lanes Project continues

Washington County News

July 30, 2023 Homelessness, Public Health, Public Safety, Washington County Government

• Regulations on Public Camping Adopted by Board of County Commissioners
• New ambulance provider to start serving Washington County in August

Cider Festival update

July 30, 2023 Uncategorized

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

July 30, 2023 Community, Mental Health, State Government

July 30, 2023 Uncategorized

• 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

July 30, 2023 Uncategorized

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

July 2023

July 1, 2023 Uncategorized

Read the articles by clicking on titles to the left

Cider Festival in September: logo contest, vendors wanted

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

• THPRD Park News
• THPRD’s newest Talking Walls Project celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage

Library News June 2023

• West Union Gas Station proposal approved by Hearings Officer

• Neighborhood Commercial to Residential?

Legislative News February 2023

January 28, 2023 CPO 1, State Government

• State Representative Lisa Reynolds
• State Senator Steiner

Recycling News February 2023

January 29, 2023 Garbage & Recycling

• Multiple Age Groups
• Kids
• Teens & Tweens
• Adults

January 2023 Cedar Mill News

School News November 2022

October 31, 2022 Education, music and theatre

• ACMA Chipotle fundraiser
• Option School/Program Applications open now

Community News November 2022

October 31, 2022 Community, Community Involvement, music and theatre, The Nature of Cedar Mill

• 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

October 31, 2022 Business, Holiday 2022

• Wildwood Wednesday Nights with Will
• Help wanted for tree sales
10th Annual Coat Drive
• Help make the holidays better for those in need
• Village Gallery of Arts: November events
• Wow and Flutterville Playgardens Open House
• Tinkergarten outdoor nature play-based classes

Library News November 2022

October 31, 2022 Uncategorized

• Writer’s Mill: Learn to sell your book on Amazon!
November events and programs:
• All Ages
• Kids
• Teens & Tweens
• Adults

October 2022 Articles

October 2, 2022 Uncategorized

The print and PDF versions of this issue will be done by Tuesday, October 4.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!

Aura Aesthetics

October 2, 2022 Business

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

• Fall Into Reading
• Board Game Evenings
• Oregon Truffle Hunting Industry & Dog Training
• Teen Crafternoon: Morse Code Wristband
• Graphic Novel Book Club
• Owl Book Group
• Writer’s Mill hosts author Natalie Dale
• Kalapuya Dictionary Available at CML

August 2022 articles

July 30, 2022 Uncategorized

The print and PDF versions of this issue will be done next week.This is a placeholder to separate issues…until I figure out how to add a proper line! Read the articles by clicking on the titles!

August 8 update

August 7, 2022 Community, Community Involvement, Development, Gardening, Parks, Washington County Government

• 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

July 30, 2022 Business, Development

The next business to open in the Milltowner Center is something really different for Cedar Mill! White Birch will bring a variety of home goods, clothing, specialty food items, and more.

An ash tree’s worst nightmare

July 30, 2022 Gardening, Public Health, The Nature of Cedar Mill

The emerald ash borer (EAB) beetle (Agrilus planipennis) is being called the most destructive forest pest in North America, and that’s saying something when you consider the devastation caused by other pests such as gypsy moths and bark beetles.

Work with us to bring The News to Cedar Mill!

July 30, 2022 Community, Community Involvement

We’re looking for a new Managing Editor! The job involves compiling the raw material we receive each month from all our sources, posting it in our Google Docs space, assigning it to our team of volunteer editors, and proofreading their work before it gets to me.

Cedar Mill Cider Festival returns next month

May 2022 articles

The print and PDF versions of this issue will be done Monday, April 4.This is a placeholder to separate issues…until I figure out how to add a proper line! Read the articles by clicking on the titles!

Development News April 2022

April 2, 2022 Business, Community, Development

• Milltowner update
• Bonny Slope Estates application submitted
• Estates at Leahy Park application approved
• Catlin Gabel expansion
• Village Baptist school expansion
• Saltzman Road Apartments approved

Where the sidewalk starts: Washington County pedestrian facilities

April 2, 2022 Public Safety, Roads & Transportation, Washington County Government

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

April 2, 2022 Community

• More new tech for CMN?
• Changes to our publishing schedule
• Comments and membership
• Can you cover a “beat?”

Business News April 2022

April 2, 2022 Business

• 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

March 5, 2022 Community, Community Involvement, Education, Elections No comments

• About the bond
• Community discourse
• Related issues
• Calculate your tax impact

Area wetlands gain a footing again—with help

March 4, 2022 Business

• CMBA March meeting
• Village Gallery of Arts
• Oak Hills Shred Day
• Let’s talk Real Estate and how to sell in this Seller’s Market!
• Four tips to buying the right car at the right price

February 2022 News

February 5, 2022 Uncategorized

This is a placeholder to separate issues…until I figure out how to add a proper line! Read the articles by clicking on the titles!

Cedar Mill Pathway System

February 5, 2022 Community, History, Public Safety, Roads & Transportation

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

February 5, 2022 Community, Development, Washington County Government

A sampler of the food we will find at Abuela Chona!

• Milltowner adds new tenants
• McDaniel commercial property opposite BS Elementary
• Gas station next to a wetland

Cornell tunnel update

February 5, 2022 Roads & Transportation

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.

Park News February 2022

February 5, 2022 Community, Diversity of Cedar Mill, Parks

• Get ready to register for THPRD spring programs
• THPRD Volunteer opportunities

Library News February 2022

February 5, 2022 Community, Education

• Featured events for kids
• Teens & Tweens
• Adults
• 2022 WCCLS Teen Art Contest
• Second Edition Resale
• Writer’s Mill meeting

Business News February 2022

February 5, 2022 Business

Market volunteers have fun while contributing to the community!

• 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

February 4, 2022 Beaverton, Community

• 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

• New Hawaiian restaurant!
• 7th annual community ‘Shred-It’ Day at Sunset Credit Union
• Cedar Mill Business Association
• TOP 10 fun facts for the 2021 Cedar • Mill Farmers Market
• New childcare Open House
• Seller’s Market Seminar at the Ackerly
• Village Gallery of Arts

Library News January 2022

January 7, 2022 Community, Education

• Cedar Mill and Bethany Community • Libraries
• Winter Reading
• Kids
• Teens & Tweens
• Adults
• Second Edition Resale: Sidewalk Sale and Store Shopping

Washington County Boards and Commissions Vacancies Winter 2022

January 8, 2022 Community Involvement, Politics, Washington County Government

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

January 8, 2022 Uncategorized

• 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

December 2021 Issue

December 7, 2021 Uncategorized

Road 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

December 7, 2021 Business, Community, Education

• ARPA grant
• Winter Reading
• Oregon Battle of the Books Trivia for grades 3-5
• Winter 2021/2022 Storytimes
• 1,000 books before kindergarten
• Annual Kids’ Books Fundraiser
• Teens
• Adults
• Monthly Groups
• Second Edition Resale—New Hours, Themes and Sales!

November 4, 2021 Education

• Kids
• Teens and Tweens
• Adults

Community News November 2021

November 4, 2021 Community

• 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?

October 2, 2021 Public Safety, Washington County Government

• Proposed TVF&R Bond Measure 34-308 on November Ballot
• May 2022 primary

Love trees? Be a Treekeeper!

October 2, 2021 Climate Change, Community, Community Involvement, Development, The Nature of Cedar Mill

It’s easy to appreciate trees when they are in the glory of their fall colors, but at Treekeepers of Washington County we celebrate trees all year around. Besides being beautiful, trees provide environmental, economic, and social benefits—including fighting climate change—by absorbing carbon dioxide and airborne pollutants, storing the carbon, and emitting pure oxygen.

Park News October 2021

October 2, 2021 Community, Parks, The Nature of Cedar Mill

• Commonwealth Lake Park improvements need your support
• THPRD hosts their fourth Talking Walls event
• Work parties
• High honors for THPRD’s visioning process

BSD News October 2021

October 2, 2021 Community, Education

•32nd Annual Sunset Classic Marching Band Competition
•Sunset Grad Party 2022 October Fundraisers
•Join the BSD Budget Committee
•Tumwater Middle School launches theater program

Public Safety News October 2021

October 2, 2021 Community Involvement, Public Safety

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office continues to build connections and empower community members to create friendly and safe neighborhoods. How? Through deliberate efforts to expand the Neighborhood Watch Program—though it’s not your parent’s neighborhood watch from the 70’s!

Library News October 2021

October 2, 2021 Uncategorized

Library News
• Parents
• Teens and Tweens
• Adults

Community News October 2021

October 2, 2021 Community, Diversity of Cedar Mill, Education, Mental Health, Public Safety

• Cedar Hills Ready: Home Fire Safety
• Older Adult Meals in Washington County
• Ask WCSO: What are some things I can do to make my home less attractive to crime?
• Sunset HS Marching Band Can and Bottle Drive
• Special Age Cafe: Celebration of the International Day of Older Persons
• Tualatin Valley Creates offers ArtPass
• Inside Washington County Radio
• Free lacrosse skills clinics offered this Fall
• Cultural Coalition of Washington County 2022 grant applications open
• West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting their annual meeting
• Viva Village events
• Free N95 and KN95 masks for the AG community!

September 4, 2021 Uncategorized

• Library browsing update
• Join the Library Association Board of Directors
• Attend the 46th annual meeting of the CMBCLA
• Kids
• Patrons will miss Marta, beloved Youth Services librarian
• Teens and Tweens
• New young teen collection for 5th-8th graders
• We did it! Teens read to make a difference
• Adults
• Beyond the Bin
• Native by Design: Gardening to Invite and Support Biodiversity
• Second Edition Sidewalk Sale

How does our power grid work?

August 7, 2021 Community, Public Safety

Electricity provides the energy for many of our daily activities—from each flick of a light switch to charging our devices, we rely on the power grid to live efficiently. Portland General Electric (PGE) is the electricity provider for Cedar Mill, and through their chain model of infrastructure, they ensure that we have consistent access to power.

Featured Business: Art World School

August 7, 2021 Business, Education

Art World School was established as Jiao Ying School in 1997 by artist Jiao Ying. It was previously located in downtown Portland and Tigard, and the new location in the Bethany area was established in 2018.

Gardening in the drought

August 7, 2021 Climate Change, Gardening

Looking around my garden, I am noticing the plants that are damaged from the heat event that we all endured recently. My water bill increased several times the last few months since I turned on my sprinkling system.

WashCo News August 2021

August 7, 2021 Community, Community Involvement, CPO 1, Development, Mental Health, Public Health, Public Safety, Washington County Government

• BCC gives green light to develop comprehensive substance use treatment center
• What is Middle Housing?

Road News August 2021

• No meeting in August
• Neighborhood Meetings

Library News August 2021

August 7, 2021 Community, Education

• Second Edition Resale
• For Kids
• For Teens & Tweens
• For Adults

Community News August 2021

August 7, 2021 Beaverton, Community

• Clothes for Kids needs you!
• Want to make your business more sustainable?
• Nominate your favorite tree!
• Seasonal Rounds: Picturing Tribal Lifeways through Annual Cycles
• Become a member of Washington County’s Garbage and Recycling Advisory Committee!
• 10-week training for animal lovers
• Catio Tour!
• Less than a month away from La Strada dei Pastelli!
• Metropolitan Youth Symphony Registration
• Ask WSCO: There’s a problem with garbage and lots of parked vehicles near my home. Who do I call?
• Sunset HS Marching Band Can & Bottle Drive
• Curious how recycling works? • Become a Certified Master Recycler volunteer!
• Beaverton Resource Center has reopened
• Beaverton Night Market has a new location
• Portlandia Brass Ensemble
Clean Water News
• Water rates going up
• Viva Village Monthly Calendar—August 2021

Norman White

August 7, 2021 Uncategorized

We recently learned that long-time Cedar Mill resident Norman White passed away in July. Many will remember him from his involvement in the Cedar Mill Business Association and as a realtor.

Development News July 2021

July 3, 2021 Business, Development, Sports

• Sunset Athletic Club’s new facility is coming along!
• Dinihanian Farm update

A neighbor joins the Space Force!

July 3, 2021 Community

Erin Palmer, owner of The Wine Cellar in Cedar Mill, posted proudly on Facebook that her son was accepted into the Space Force, so we had to learn more!

Business News July 2021

July 3, 2021 Business

• Village Gallery of Arts
• Impressions By Veronica Art Workshops
• CMBA July meeting
• Discover Sunset Credit Union this summer

Road News July 2021

July 3, 2021 Roads & Transportation

• Ridge/McDaniel gate update
• Kenny Terrace bike-ped and widening
• Walker/Murray intersection project
• Maintenance and mowing on our roads
• Laidlaw road closure
• ODOT News
• Night paving on Sunset Highway

Living bouquets in containers

July 3, 2021 Gardening

June 5, 2021 Beaverton, Community, Education, Politics

• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
• Advisory Committee looks at Ridwell
• Beaverton Symphony presents: An Almost-Sumner Concert
• Writer’s Mill
• Herzog-Meier Senior Scholarship Art Show
• Learn about safer cleaning products
• Tualatin Valley Creates
• Cedar Hills Ready! presents Barrel Survival: Community Cashes & Rain Barrel Storage
• Apply Now for the Beaverton Arts Mix! Virtual Art Show and Sale
• WashCo Radio
• WashCo Forum
• Teens: share pandemic stories for Girl Scout project
• Viva Village

Road News

June 5, 2021 Community Involvement, Roads & Transportation

• Intelligent Transportation Systems Open House
• Which bike/ped projects are important to you?

THPRD News June 2021

June 5, 2021 Community, Parks, Sports, The Nature of Cedar Mill

• THPRD News
• Walk with Me—Cedar Mill
• Volunteering at THPRD
• Celebrate National Trails Day at Tualatin Hills Nature Park
• Community Garden Work Party at Cedar Hills Park
• RISE Youth Leadership Program is Now a Year-Round Opportunity!
• THPRD is Now Hiring!
• Updated Face Covering Guidance at THPRD

May Special Election Results

June 5, 2021 Community Involvement, Elections

The most recent election was held on May 18. Several positions were filled through this election in the Cedar Mill region and beyond.

Ask WCSO

June 5, 2021 Community, Public Safety

Help Me Home is a voluntary enrollment program for adults and children who, should they become lost, would have difficulty communicating vital information about themselves due to a medical condition.

School News June 2021

June 5, 2021 Education

• BSD Grade Mark Survey

Library News

June 5, 2021 Community

• Kids
• Teens & Tweens
• Adults
• Second Edition Resale—Sidewalk Sale
• Library Book Sale

Steve Frame, 1957-2021

June 5, 2021 Community

Stephen Curtis Frame passed away April 24, 2021 after a two-year battle with cancer. He was a was born and raised in Cedar Mill and lived there all his life, with his wife Marcia. An avid fisherman, he loved catching river and ocean fish.

Welcome to the Cedar Mill Farmers’ Market!

May 1, 2021 Community

Pull into Safeway’s parking lot on a Saturday to see the space transformed—gone are the cars, replaced by tented outdoor shops and a vibrant, bustling community. Here, vendors call out to customers while arranging displays of lavender and bright florals; intricate, woven textiles dangle from canopies.

History in the News May 2021

May 1, 2021 Community, Gardening, History, Parks

• Our heritage trees: In the iconic 1905 photo of the JQA Young House on Cornell, you can see a pear tree with a ladder leaning against it. That tree has survived along with its neighboring apple tree, but both of them were in bad shape.
• Website help wanted!

Development News May 2021

May 1, 2021 Business, Development

• Milltowner Center update
• Dogtopia opening in Kirkland Place
• Stickmen Brewing
• Peterkort parking lot

May election update

For the latest information on how and where to get your COVID vaccination, visit the Washington County page here. See below if you don’t use a computer or need other help in scheduling your vaccination.

Earth Month editorial

April 2, 2021 Climate Change, Community, Public Health, Washington County Government

With some effects of climate change already upon us, we challenge Washington County to view all their actions through the lens of climate.

If we don’t stop contributing to the problem, our efforts at achieving equity will be meaningless. The powerful will find ways to avoid the consequences, and the rest of us will have to adapt to a planet that may not support the life we want for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren.

Washington County should establish a Climate Challenge Task Force to advise all county divisions on how to establish goals, make climate friendly decisions, and implement sustainable practices. The Task Force needs to include representatives from commerce, industry, development, science, and community organizations.

We understand that it will take time and effort, but we must begin now. If you agree, send a message to your Washington County Commissioner and to the Chair.

County leaves ped-bike safety on the table

April 3, 2021 Development, Public Safety, Roads & Transportation, Washington County Government

When we finally get around to putting in a sidewalk here, taxpayers will have to buy the ROW if there's even enough.

People who want safer routes for bicycles and pedestrians look to Washington County to, if not build them, at least encourage them. In some cases, a developer is required to build them when new houses go in.

Help CMN update our tech!

April 3, 2021 Community

If you value the work we do, please consider donating what you can.

Why get vaccinated? Here’s what our neighbors say

April 3, 2021 Community, COVID-19, Public Health

The head of the CDC challenged us all to do our part to make sure we conquer COVID by getting folks vaccinated. I’ve included updated vaccination information above, but I’d also like to share some reasons to do it. Sometimes we’re motivated by knowing what our neighbors care about.

Development News April 2021

April 3, 2021 Development, Roads & Transportation

If you are registered to vote in Oregon, you’ll receive a ballot in your mail around the end of April, followed by the Voters Pamphlet a few days later. April 27 is the last day to register or update your registration.

Park News April 2021

April 3, 2021 Parks, The Nature of Cedar Mill

• Celebrate spring through volunteering in your parks
• Workgroup to evaluate District Affiliates
• Summer Camp Jobs & More
• THPRD Summer Schedule Online April 12

Obituaries

April 3, 2021 Community

• Luis Palau, 1934-2021
• Suzanne Ballard, 1952-2021

Library News April 2021

Housing prices are high throughout the Portland metro area, and certainly in Cedar Mill and adjacent neighborhoods. Seniors living on fixed incomes are easily priced out of the area. A new 53-unit building and campus offering affordable housing for seniors could help alleviate some of the crunch.

Cedar Mill News Pandemic Resource Guide

February 6, 2021 Community, COVID-19, Education, Public Health

• General Information
• Food Resources & Places to Donate
• Rental & Housing
•Jobs & Unemployment
• Health Care
• Mental Health
• Veterans’ Assistance
• Childcare
• Education
• Fitness & Exercise
• Shopping Help
• Internet & Computer Resources
• Social Connections
• Community
• Entertainment & Arts

Wildlife in Our Parks

February 6, 2021 Parks, The Nature of Cedar Mill

Blacktail deer roam throughout our parks and along stream corridors, and sometimes appear in our yards!

A tree frog croaks in the distance. A banana slug slithers on the ground beside you. You can hear songbirds singing and see a freshly chewed tree stump, evidence of beaver. These are just some of the wildlife sightings you might experience while walking through Jordan Woods Natural Area.

CPO 1 News February 2021

February 5, 2021 Community Involvement, CPO 1, Development

The new building replaces an existing greenhouse.

• February 9 meeting
• CPO 1 January Meeting Summary
• Cornell Farm Neighborhood Meeting
• Peterkort subdivision time extension requested
• Touchmark addition Development Review
• NW 113th partition and access review

Mental Health Support

Washington County engaged JLA Public Involvement to manage a community discussion on alternatives for improving the northern end of Saltzman Road. The third meeting of the Saltzman Road Public Advisory Committee (PAC) was held on October 22, 2020.

Park News November 2020

October 31, 2020 Community, Parks

• THPRD Vision Action Plan
• THPRD Budget Comm. openings
• Metro Parks & Nature Comm. openings

CPO 1 News November 2020

October 31, 2020 Community, CPO 1, Development

As reported by OPB, Oregon’s recycling system is suffering from a long list of ailments so we have invited Thomas Egleston, Manager of the Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling program, to inform you about a new plan to reform our state’s recycling system.

Community News November 2020

October 31, 2020 Community, Holiday 2020

• CWS Annual Leaf Disposal and Food Drive
• Fall native plant sale canceled but resources are available
Dig Into Fall – Attend a FREE Online Workshop!
• Prepare your water system for cold weather
• Cantata Pacifica: The Choir That Won’t Quit
• Viva Village’s November Events
• Don’t be a victim!
• Tree Recycling
• PCC Rock Creek’s Experience Music Series
• Put a Lid on Cooking Fires
• Skyline Artisans Holiday Sale goes online
• Tualatin Valley Creates
• Sunset Marching Band Bottle Drop
• Inside WashCo Radio
• Allen Van Vleen
• Writer’s Mill
• Cedar Mill Library November 2020 Featured Events and Programs
• Washington County Forum
• Salmonberry Trail Meeting
• Immigrant Story Podcast
• Family Caregiver Workshop
• Beaverton School District News
• Board of Commissioners to host Community Investment Conversations

Terra Linda Arts and Crafts Fair

October 31, 2020 Community, Holiday 2020

This month, the Terra Linda neighborhood community is putting together their first ever Arts and Crafts Fair.

Cedar Mill News election endorsements

October 22, 2020 Community, CPO 1, Elections, Politics

After listening to the candidates and spokespeople for the measures at our October CPO 1 meeting, and reading and reflecting on the literature, here are my views on the local, regional, and state choices on the November 3 election.

Business News November 2020

October 31, 2020 Business

• Drive-thru Diner at The Ackerly
• New round of small business grants from Washington County
• Jim & Patty’s at Forest Heights
• Fresh local eggnog at Schoch Dairy
• Training for home care providers
• Mad Hatter moves home
• CMBA November meeting
• Welcome to your extra set of hands: Juggle Source
• Deer Hill subdivision offers unique home lots
• Village Gallery of Arts

Election security in Washington County

October 3, 2020 Community, Elections

With all the confusion and controversy surrounding the national election, we wanted to check with Washington County about how they are ensuring the safety of our own voting process.

October 2020 Road News

October 3, 2020 Roads & Transportation

• Temporary paving at Murray/Cornell
• Walker/Murray appeal denied
• Cornelius Pass reopens
• Comment on Metro projects

Heritage trees at JQA Young House

October 3, 2020 Community, History

In the earliest photo we have of the John Quincy Adams Young House on Cornell, you can see a fruit tree with a ladder propped up against it. That pear tree, and the apple tree next to it, still stand next to the house!

November 2020 Election notes

October 3, 2020 Elections, Politics

Cedar Mill News has compiled information on key measures and positions on the 2020 general ballot for those in the Cedar Mill area.

October 2020 CPO 1 News

October 3, 2020 Community, CPO 1

• October meeting
• September recap
• Proposed gas station
• Partition on Rainmont

Saltzman project update

October 3, 2020 Roads & Transportation

A public involvement process is underway to collect community opinions on the proposed alternatives for improving the north end of Saltzman, between Bayonne at the top of the ridge, to Laidlaw.

THPRD proposes pedestrian bridge to cross Highway 26, link segments of Westside Trail

October 3, 2020 Community, Parks

When it is completed, it will connect the Westside Trail from SW Greenbrier Parkway to NW Cornell Road through the BPA powerline right-of-way behind the industrial area on Science Park Drive.

October 2020 Development News

October 3, 2020 Community, Development

• CVS opening next month
• Karla Heights ready to build

OHS and Immigrant Story collaborate to share immigrant experiences

September CPO 1 meeting
August meeting recap
Fairly quiet on the development front

Election news

September 5, 2020 Community, Elections

We asked Lisa DuPre, Public Affairs and Communications Coordinator at the Washington County Administration Office, about the county’s ballot collection boxes.

Update on the 2020 Census

September 5, 2020 Community

Once per decade, the United States Constitution mandates that all current residents of the US and territories must be accounted for in the US Census. The datasets derived from census-obtained information provide opportunities for additional state funding, business investments, Congressional apportionment, and the creation or adaptation of public policies.

Development News

September 5, 2020 Development

The (Cedar) Rumor Mill
Milltowner updates
Cedar Grove affordable housing nearing completion
185th gas station
Columbia Sportswear new building

Library News September 2020

September 5, 2020 Community, Education

No more appointments!
Conversation About Oregon’s Racist History
Second Edition Resale Sidewalk Sale
For Kids
For Teens
For Adults

BSD News September 2020

September 4, 2020 Education

Middle School Boundary Adjustment Process
First Day of School
BASE

Community News September 2020

September 5, 2020 Community

PCC Music Information Session
Washington County Forum
Prevent car break-ins!
“Socially Distanced Inspiration” written and illustrated by 12-year-old
Inside WashCo Radio
Project Lotus supports Asian American mental health
Civics for Adults virtual sessions: Misinformation, Fake News and Political Propaganda
Project-Based Rental Assistance
Viva Village public events
Five Oaks Museum Call for Artwork
Get There Oregon Rewards
Sunset High School Teacher Receives Prestigious Award
Connect Oregon Students offers tutoring help
Young Life
THPRD opens two major facilities!
TVF&R Offers Tips to Prevent Window Falls
Girl Scout collects pet supplies for Silver Award

Business News September 2020

September 5, 2020 Business

Support our first responders and get a free coffee drink!
Village Gallery of Arts
Cedar Mill Business Association
Cornell Farms hosts Harvest for F(all)
Honey Acres launches business quilt trail
Great Notion Beaverton Tap Room
Cedar Mill Farmers Market is filled with fall produce
Great Portland resource for your “Staycation!”

August 2020 COVID-19 update

The following brief summaries of the “2020 Ordinance Season” are from the Land Use and Transportation newsletter. We will follow up next month with more information on the ordinances that affect Cedar Mill.

Library News August 2020

August 1, 2020 Community

Storytime at Home
Simple Summer STEM and Crafts for kids
Angel Ocasio’s Virtual Comedy Show
Three on a Theme Book Talk
Writers’ Mill
Voices in Verse
Owl Book Group

John Fox, 1939-2020

For several months, we’ve noticed posts on NextDoor from people who were unable to deposit mail into the blue collection boxes at Safeway. Some people assumed it was because the Post Office wasn’t collecting mail often enough.

June 2020: COVID-19 in Washington County

June 3, 2020 Community, COVID-19

• State approves Washington County for Phase I starting June 1
• House cleaners and other home services
• Face coverings guidance for businesses and transit
• Reporting violations
• FAQs now available on OHA website
• Safety advice from WCSO
• Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter update

State Land Use Commission issues enforcement order against Washington County

June 6, 2020 Development

The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) has issued an enforcement order against Washington County for its lack of compliance with statewide land use planning goals designed to protect significant natural resources.

CPO News June 2020

June 6, 2020 Community, CPO 1, Development

• CPO 1 June meeting
• Neighborhood meetings
• Ordinance 854

Road News June 2020

June 6, 2020 Community, Roads & Transportation

• Butner Road culvert construction
• Culvert replacement and waterline at Autumn Creek

Development News June 2020

June 6, 2020 Uncategorized

• Life Time Fitness and City of Beaverton;
• Milltowner update;
• Proposed Chase Bank to replace Shari’s;
• 185th gas station

Results of Oregon’s May 19 primary election

June 6, 2020 Politics

Washington County’s 46% voter turnout closely mirrored statewide voter turnout.

Japanese beetle eradication continues

June 6, 2020 Uncategorized

May 4, 2020 Community, COVID-19

According to Wendy Gordon, Lead Public Information Officer, Washington County Emergency Operations Center, Washington County will follow the governor’s plan on when and how to reopen. On April 14, Brown’s office introduced a “Framework for Reopening Oregon” that outlines the prerequisites for the safe way to move forward.

Development News

May 4, 2020 Uncategorized

Milltowner update
Chase Bank to replace Shari’s
New subdivisions
Gas station hearing

On the May ballot

In these challenging times, you may be experiencing new mental health challenges or have increased difficulties managing an existing illness. Many of the support meetings normally held face-to-face are postponed. There are online resources to help anyone who needs new or added support at this time. Oregon Recovery Network: Online directory for a variety of

Helpers making a difference

May 4, 2020 Uncategorized

We are a group of a few volunteers and our goal is to help those at-risk of COVID-19 who need essentials. I have done about 30 deliveries with 200+ items and hope to do more!

Recycling during the COVID-19 crisis

May 4, 2020 Uncategorized

Goods are moving in and out of our homes in different ways now that we are following COVID-19 guidelines. Here are some ideas about receiving household materials and disposing of their packaging. As always, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in that order!

Cedar Mill News News

May 4, 2020 Uncategorized

One of our diligent volunteer editors, Anne Lawrence, has updated and expanded this section of the website with loads of useful information for when you need to find an expert or an agency to help with a problem.

Neighbors share personal COVID-19 experiences

May 4, 2020 Uncategorized

My wife and I ran low-grade fevers and had worse-than-expected chills and aches based on how low the temps were. We ran fevers for ten days. Exhaustion was major; we slept as much as our parenting of four children would allow, and still were extremely tired!

History in the News

Without question, we are all living in uncertain and challenging times that have upended normal routines. While the news seems to grow grimmer each day, it becomes ever more important for all of us to focus on the things we can control in our lives…

TriMet schedule changes

No meetings scheduled; Gas station in a wetland?; Development news; Board of Commissioners meetings available for live-streaming…

Getting your dose of nature

April 7, 2020 COVID-19, The Nature of Cedar Mill

While being stuck at home is a current necessity for the health and well-being of our community, it can be extremely stressful and boring for many people. Nature lovers everywhere who are now forced to stay inside are restless and getting creative in how they feed their passion…

Pharmacies and other shopping

April 7, 2020 COVID-19

Most patients can get their prescriptions by mail order, although this may be less flexible and take longer than using a local source. The following local pharmacies offer free prescription delivery or have drive through prescription windows…

It is NORMAL to be anxious

April 7, 2020 Community

In these times of conflicting and unclear advice about this virus, and as we learn more day to day, we may be able to reduce some of the uncertainty and fear…

Grocery shopping in the virus era

April 7, 2020 Business, COVID-19

COVID-19 has pushed us to find our new normal. Unfortunately, that means our local grocery stores must accommodate our dramatically changing circumstances as well. Health and safety of shoppers is most important to our grocery stores…

We’re all doing what we can

April 7, 2020 Community

Once we realized that there would be NO events to list in this month’s paper, I put out a request on our Facebook page to find out what people wanted to read about. A bunch of great suggestions came in, along with some offers to help work on the stories…

Hungry for something different?

April 7, 2020 Business, COVID-19

Many of our local restaurants are still open for business. Just place your order, pay with a credit card, pick up your meal and enjoy at home. Most of them also offer delivery, either with their own people or through one of the meal delivery services…