March Announcements

• Nan Olson hospitalized
• Garden Club meeting
• Washington County Forum schedule
• Bethany rally
• Bethany Open House
• Parents of teens
• Beaverton Historical Society meets
• Master Gardeners
• AARP safe driving class at CMCL
• Town Halls

Nan Olson hospitalized

Local historian Nan Olson suffered a cerebral aneurism in late February. Surgery successfully treated the aneurism but damaged some nerves, causing problems with walking and swallowing.

She is in a skilled care facility undergoing therapy to restore her abilities. The family has created a page on Caring Bridge (caringbridge.com). Sign up to stay updated on her condition.

Nan is co-author of Cedar Mill History, an important book that documents our pioneer history. The book, out of print for several years, is available at the library.

Garden Club meeting

"Shedding Light on the Shade Garden" will be presented by Stacie Palmer, Landscape Designer from 7 Dees Nursery at the March 21 meeting of the Cedar Mill Garden Club. The meeting will begin at 11:30 am at the Beaverton Community Center 12350 SW 5th, across from the Beaverton City Library. The presentation starts shortly before 1 pm, after the business and snack portion of the meeting. All interested gardeners and birdwatchers are welcome to attend the presentation and the meeting. For more information on the Cedar Mill Garden Club, contact Barbara Cushman 503-649-7741 or visit thecedarmillgardenclub.org.

Washington County Forum schedule

The Washington County Public Affairs Forum meets at the Tanasbourne Old Spaghetti Factory at 18925 NW Tanasbourne Drive, Hillsboro. Meetings are open to the public. Attendance is free, lunch options and beverage service are charged with lower amounts for Forum members. See washingtoncountyforum.org for more information.

March 12: "ODOT - Projects in our Area, Funding Forecast, and Future Strategies"

March 19: "The Fiscal Status of Trimet," with Neil McFarlane, TriMet General Manager.

March 26: "PCC – Rock Creek and the Job Market," David Rule – PCC President.

Bethany rally

Oak Hills residents and others opposed to the current plan for Bethany Road widening are planning a rally on Sunday, March 11 from 3-4 pm at the intersection of Oak Hills Drive and Bethany Blvd. They invite those interested to "bring all family members (except pets), neighbors, friends, and allies. Stand on safe sidewalks, alongside neighbors, friends, and other citizen organizations in Washington County that support us."

Bethany Open House

Washington County's Engineering and Construction Services Division, along with its design consultants, WH Pacific and Parsons Brinckerhoff, invite you to attend the Bethany Open House on March 13 from 5-7:30 pm in order to view the upcoming transportation improvements scheduled for NW Bethany Blvd. The open house will occur at the Sunset Presbyterian Church at 14986 NW Cornell Road.

The upcoming project, which has been divided into two segments for design purposes, will widen NW Bethany Blvd, including the Highway 26 overpass, from NW Cornell Rd to NW West Union Rd, to improve multi-modal capacity while enhancing roadway geometry and intersection safety.

Parents of teens

On March 14, school counselor Michelle Solberg, hosted by the group Parents of Teens, will present "Dealing with Bullying." This presentation will discuss things parents need to know so they can help their teens whether they are the target, the bystander, or the bully. The event is held from 7-8:30 pm in room P103 at Cedar Mill Bible Church, 12208 NW Cornell Rd. No charge. Questions? E-mail parentsofteenscommunity@gmail.com.

Beaverton Historical Society meets

Judy Van Atta, Director of the Champoeg DAR Museums, will speak on the history of the Champoeg Heritage Area at the Beaverton Historical Society's monthly meeting on March 13 at 7 pm, at the Beaverton History Center at 12412 SW Broadway St., Beaverton. All are welcome to attend.

Master Gardeners

On March 6, Dave Doolittle of Terra Nova Nurseries will present "New Perennials and Where They Come From" at 7:15 pm, right after the 6:45 pm Washington County Master Gardner Association Meeting. Come hear about the latest breakthroughs, emerging trends, and what you'll want to add to your perennial beds this year!

The meeting and presentation will be held at First Baptist Church at 5755 SW Erickson Ave. Beaverton. The public is welcome, No charge and no registration. Visit washingtoncountymastergardeners.org for more information.

AARP safe driving class at CMCL

On March 16 and 23 from 9-noon, an AARP Driver Safety Program will be offered at the Cedar Mill Community Library. This six-hour classroom safe driving class, given in two sessions, typically qualifies drivers for an insurance discount if 55 and older. $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-AARP members. To register, visit aarp.org/drive or call (503) 286-9688.

Safe-driving instructors wanted

In addition, the program is looking for more instructors. Are you a safe driver? Can you teach others about safe driving? The AARP Driver Safety Program is in urgent need of volunteers to teach its classes to groups of 30 or less in Washington County. The commitment asked of an Instructor is to teach four classes per year at times and places mutually agreeable, and attend an annual meeting in the fall. Course Materials are provided. Training in teaching the material is provided. Instructor expenses including mileage are reimbursed. For information contact: Tom Wilson, Washington County Coordinator, AARP Driver Safety Program, 503-286-9688, PDXCats@comcast.net.

Town Halls

Oregon Representatives Mitch Greenlick and Chris Harker, and State Senator Elizabeth Steiner Hayward will be at the Cedar Mill Community Library on March 10 at 2 pm for a town hall meeting. All are welcome to attend.

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