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Volume 7, Issue 11 | November 2009 |
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Community Announcements
West Haven road classification resolvedLast month we wrote about the concerns of neighbors in the West Haven area about the re-classification of a yet-to-be-built section of 95th Street leading from Barnes Road past the St. Vincent’s Hospital campus and into their neighborhood. They were concerned that if the road was classified as a collector, it would result in too much traffic in their neighborhood, with cars going too fast. The Board of Washington County Commissioners voted at their October 20 meeting to engross Ordinance 718 to limit the re-classification to the St. Vincent’s property. This compromise was reached after Commissioner Strader met with area residents to hear their concerns. Some neighbors still don’t want to see the road go through at all, and it’s unclear when it would be built. Leaf Disposal and Food Drive at Sunset High8 am-4 pm, Saturdays, November 21 and December 5 in the Sunset High School parking lot, 13840 NW Cornell Road. Get rid of your fall leaves, fir needles and grass clippings for free, and donate canned and nonperishable food at the same time! Clean Water Services’ 17th Annual High School Leaf Drop-off and Food Drive is co-sponsored by the Oregon Food Bank and helps protect water quality while supporting families in need. Call our Leaf Line for more information at (503) 547-8116.
Milltown Soccer is a kick!The Milltown Soccer Club offers a recreational soccer program to kids of all ages with Kick & Chase for Kindergarten-1st grade; Rec Soccer for grades 2-8; and the High School Rec program. The group also offers training and support for its roster of volunteer coaches. President Eric Ufer says that the program served nearly 1000 kids in 2009, up from 750 kids last year. They work closely with parents as volunteer coaches, board/committee members and corporate relationships including Nike, Lee Davies Realty, Pizza Schmizza and Sport Clips. Ufer says, “We believe we can all work together to make a better soccer program for our kids while helping generate more business for our local corporate supporters.” He continues, “We were the Portland Timbers opening night ball kids, and Timber Buddies (our kids walked the Timbers players onto the field). Great experience for our kids that we will repeat next season as we continue to grow our relationship with the Portland Timbers.” “Many of our kids go on to play soccer at Sunset High School, universities etc. Our program only costs between $55-85 per player. This includes a Nike jersey, field time, insurance and other benefits,” says Ufer. The low cost of the program is made possible by the sponsors. For more information about the team, and about sponsorship opportunities, visit their website at milltownsoccer.org. New Animal Shelter hoursWashington County Animal Services & Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter has the following new shelter hours.
“We’re opening our pet lost and found and business operations one hour earlier so it’s more convenient for our customers,” says Deborah Wood, Animal Services manager. For more information, stop by and visit Animal Services & the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter in Hillsboro, call 503-846-7041 or see our website at www.co.washington.or.us/pets. Garden Club News
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A prayer opens the Pi-Ume-Sha Powwow, 2008. Photo from OHS website, courtesy of Spilyay Tymoo |
Join us on our big night as we celebrate the opening of two new museum exhibits: Oregon is Indian Country, a traveling exhibit from the Oregon Historical Society, and the Print Arts Northwest Holiday Show & Sale presenting affordable works from over 100 Northwestern artists.
Our portion of Oregon is Indian Country, "Traditions that Bind," investigates the rich cultural heritage of Oregon's tribes, including their oral traditions, material culture, art, and traditional lifeways. Learn More.
The free reception on Thursday, November 19th, 6-8 pm, includes delicious hors d'oeuvres, wine courtesy of Robinson Reserve, treats from Beaverton Bakery, and live Americana/Folk guitar performed by local musician Kory Quinn. Don't miss it!
Make your own seasonal place mat and coaster with stamp-making and collograph foil plate prints using natural materials such as autumn leaves and grasses!
Museum staff and volunteers will host a variety of Native American arts and crafts activities such as rock art recording, while our partner organization Print Arts Northwest leads printing and stamping activities. Cookies and juice will be plentiful courtesy of Beaverton Bakery. 10 am-2 pm.
The regular monthly history program at the museum on Wednesday, November 18th, 3:30-4:30pm will feature a fascinating storyteller, Sister Ina Marie Nosack, who will relate stories from her decades of work with Hispanic migrant worker camps in Oregon.
Sister Nosack's life of social work has focused on meeting basic needs such as food, clothing, and housing. Along the way she has been a part of many stories in Washington County. She will speak to the struggles that migrant families face— from immigration, to finding adequate housing and keeping families together.
The Washington County Museum is located on the PCC Rock Creek Campus at 17677 NW Springville Road. More information is on their website at WashingtonCountyMuseum.org
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