Community Announcements
Compiled by Jasmine Kim
Parents Urged to Get Newborn Hearing Screenings
The Washington County Department of Health and Human Services is offering free infant hearing screenings for infants who did not receive a screening already. Hearing loss is the most common birth defect and can be difficult to diagnose without a hearing test. To schedule an appointment for your infant, call Nena Newsom, Washington County Public Health, at 503-846-4872.
THPRD Food and Toy Drive
The Tualatan Hills Park and Recreation District (THPRD) invites you to “Drop in and Help Out our Neighbors.” This annual holiday food and toy drive benefits Beaverton area families and individuals in need of assistance.
Until Dec. 15, most THPRD facilities will accept new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items. All donations will then be given to the Sunshine Pantry for distribution among needy families.
Ballroom dancing continues at Leedy Grange
Dance instructors Cynthia and Michael Parent continue their series of public dance lessons and open dancing at the Leedy Grange Hall this Friday evening. The request-driven dance class begins at 7 pm—want to work on your Tango? Interested in Swing? This is followed by open dancing from 8-10 pm.
Cost for either or both is $7, and includes light refreshments. The series continues on the second and fourth Fridays every month. All ages are welcome and there is a mix of singles and partners, so feel free to show up alone or bring your friends.
New budget survey lets parents have a voice
The Beaverton School District (BSD) has adopted a new budget survey procedure that will be implemented for the 2012-13 BSD budget. This survey allows parents and community members to weigh in on how they would prioritize certain programs and projects in the BSD. With an estimated budget shortfall of $24-37 million, the BSD faces making some difficult cuts. The survey is available online on the BSD website until January 3. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CBSeng
Tree Recycling hosted by Boy Scout Troop
Although the holiday season has barely begun, Boy Scout Troop 198 is offering to recycle Christmas trees on January 1 and January 7 from 9-3. The service will be available at two locations: the Forest Heights Village Center on NW Miller Rd and Mill Ridge Rd and West T.V. Elementary at 8800 SW Leahy Rd.
Trees can be dropped off, but home pick-up is also available. To schedule a home pickup, go to troop198.org or text/call 503-927-2618 with a requested date and address. $10 suggested donation for pick up and $7 suggested donation for drop off.
Terra Nova High School Talent Show and Community Bazaar - December 8
The community is invited to the Terra Nova High School Talent Show and Community Bazaar on Thursday, December 8, from 6-8 pm at the school, 10351 NW Thompson Rd.
Terra Nova High School students will entertain guests at this family-friendly event which will feature craft items, raffle items, a white elephant sale and an assortment of gift-giving ideas that are sure to please.
For more information, please contact Robin Falck at 503-297-1566.
January Series returns to Oak Hills church
Calvin College, a midsized liberal arts college in Grand Rapids, Michigan, holds a lecture series each January featuring thought-provoking speakers from a wide range of disciplines and accomplishments. Once again, the series will be brought live to remote locations around the country through the internet, including the Oak Hills Community Church.
This year’s lineup of speakers includes journalist David Gergen discussing the 2012 elections; farmer Joel Salatin, whose sustainable practices were made famous in Michael Pollan’s book The Omnivore’s Dilemma; and Broadway singing star Deborah Lew who will return to her alma mater to share stories and songs from her career.
The 15 programs will air at 9:30 am, starting on January 4 and continuing weekdays through January 24. Admission is free and refreshments are served. Remote audience attendees can send questions directly to the speaker via an on-site Internet station. The church nursery is available by request. For more information on the series, visit calvin.edu/january.
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