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.

• Third Annual Cedar Mill Holiday Tree Lighting
• Very Merry Holiday Bazaar
• NW Creations Night Market Toy Donation
• KGW Toy Drive 2024

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.

• December CPO 1 and 7 Joint Meeting
• Neighborhood Meeting – Proposed nature-based park

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.

• 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 is a new local, optometrist-led nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of myopia’s impact on children’s vision and eye health, and how we can slow its progression.

• 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

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.

• Annual Kids’ Library Fundraiser
• 2024 Winter Reading Challenge
• Holiday Book Sale
• For Kids
• For Teens & Tweens
• For Adults
• Second Edition Resale