August 2012 Community Announcements
Burgers for flowers
Bales Thriftway is hosting a fundraiser for the CMBA Flower Basket fundraising effort on Saturday, August 25, 11-4 in front of the store. Chomp your way through hamburgers, hot dogs and all the trimmings and all proceeds will go toward our delightful flower baskets. Thanks to Bales for helping raise the funds, and thanks to the CMBA for providing this downtown amenity!
 Calling all “Slopers”
Former students of Bonny Slope Elementary and their relatives and friends, and current and former Bonny Slope area residents are invited to a potluck picnic at Bonny Slope Park, just east of South Road on Thompson, from 11 am to dusk on August 11. Photos and other information will be on display, along with the Bonny Slope Story and more. Learn about the history of one of our older neighborhoods, reunite with old friends, and have a lovely afternoon in our little park. Visit the Facebook page “Bonny Slope Alumni” to connect.
Local Lions Club seeks members
The Cedar Hills-Sunset Lions Club would love to welcome new members to their community service organization. “Lions” are dedicated to serving those in need, both in the local community and on an international scale. Their global mission of sight preservation makes them unique among service organizations. Members also gain valuable leadership skills through the club’s service projects, as well as a connection to the community and the world.
Those interested in becoming Lions are encouraged to attend a club meeting on the first and third Wednesdays of every month from 6-7 pm at Elmer’s, 1250 NW Waterhouse Ave, Beaverton. Those who wish to socialize or order food and drinks prior to the meeting should arrive at 5:30 pm. Contact Doug Johnson at dougjohn53@frontier.com or call him at 503-314-9850 to learn more about the Cedar Hills-Sunset Lions Club.
Beaverton Historical Society explores Tualatin
For their August meeting, BHS welcomes Loyce Martinazzi, a local author and founder of the Tualatin Historical Society. She was born and raised in Tualatin and grew up listening to her father tell stories about Tualatin’s “old days” and reading her mother’s newspaper articles for the 1959 Oregon State Centennial. Martinazzi herself watched Tualatin grow from a small town to a city of thousands and has since written and edited several publications chronicling the city’s growth and development since incorporation in 1913.
Most recently, the Tualatin Historical Society has gained local fame for the discovery of ancient mammal bones (mastodons, sloths!) and evidence of the Ice Age within the city. For more information on the works of Loyce Martinazzi or the Ice Age discoveries, contact volunteer Karin Olson of the Beaverton Historical Society at 503-646-4108 or visit www.historicbeaverton.org.
The Beaverton Historical Society meets Tuesday, August 14, 7 - 8:30 pm at the Beaverton History Center, 12412 SW Broadway St.
Local Law Enforcement Academy Involves Citizens
For those interested in the roles and responsibilities of local law enforcement, the Washington County Sheriff's Office is now taking applications for the Citizens' Academy set to begin this fall. The 55-hour training program combines classroom and hands-on instruction that gives citizens an opportunity to observe the inner workings of their Sheriff's Office. Students are actively involved in many interesting activities such as using police equipment, participating in jail activities and several role-playing scenarios. Participants in the academy will become informed and prepared citizens who can help the community by sharing their knowledge and experiences.
The next Citizen Academy begins September 4, 2012, and runs through graduation on November 6, 2012. Classes are held every Tuesday evening from 6-9:30 pm, with three weekend classes during each session. Classes are typically held in the training rooms at the Sheriff's Office, 215 SW Adams Avenue in Hillsboro. To be eligible, participants must be at least 18 years of age and live in Washington County. They must also attend at least ten of the twelve classes offered to qualify for graduation. Each academy is limited to 40 students, so prospective applicants should check their schedules carefully before applying for the course. For more information about the Sheriff's Office Citizen Academy, contact Darlene Schnoor at (503) 846-2774 or at darlene_schnoor@co.washington.or.us. Applications for the academy are available online or at the Sheriff's Office, which is located at 215 SW Adams Avenue in Hillsboro or at our East Precinct, 3700 SW Murray Boulevard.
 Library News and Events
Mobile Catalog
The library now has a mobile catalog and online accounts. WCCLS Mobile is accessible from most devices with an internet browser (e.g. computers, tablets, smartphones). Visit http://m.wccls.org/ to use the mobile catalog on any computer.
New Cultural Pass Venue
The Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum is now part of the library’s roster of Cultural Passes available for check-out. If you're looking for things to do with the family this summer, using a cultural pass is a great way to get an introduction to one of the wonderful cultural destinations in the metro area. Visit our website for details. Enjoy!
 Hawaiian Dance
The final Adult Summer Reading program at Cedar Mill Library will feature a fabulous dance performance by Hula Halau, Portland’s premier school of Hawaiian dance. The performance takes place in the library’s community room at 7 pm on Friday, August 10. The evening will also include a prize drawing for a Nook Simple Touch e-reader. You can enter to win at Cedar Mill Library or at the Bethany Branch right up until the final program.
AARP Safe Driving Class
Brush up on your driving skills, learn about how aging affects drivers, and you may also qualify for insurance discounts by attending the AARP Driver Safety Class at the Cedar Mill Community Library. The next course is scheduled for September 7 and 14, from 9 am –noon. The class is open to all, but is focused on drivers 50 and older. The cost is $14 or $12 for AARP members. Call Tom Wilson, instructor, at 503-286-9688 for more information or to register.
Bonny Slope Elementary seeks library volunteers
 Due to budget cuts in the Beaverton School District, Bonny Slope Elementary will have only one employee working in the school library. We are reaching out to the community because we are in need of many volunteers to keep our library open and fully functional for use by students, teachers, and parents.
We are looking for people who are detail-oriented to help our students, parent volunteers and the library media assistant. There are lots of different things going on in the library—here are some things you might enjoy!
Are you a go-getter? Come and help us retrieve books from classrooms or shelve books in the library. Do you love using a computer? You can check books in/out during student class times. Are you a fixer? Use your TLC to repair damaged/worn books
Are you looking for a creative outlet? Why not create and maintain bulletin board displays, or set up monthly book displays in the library. And many other opportunities…
Though we don’t know our exact library schedule at this time, morning and afternoon shifts will be available, between the hours of 8:30 am and 3 pm. If you can help just one hour a week, you’ll be contributing to the success of our students.
For further information, email bonnyslopelibrary@gmail.com or call Laurie Bishop, Library Media Assistant, Bonny Slope Elementary at 503-672-3775.
Free Shred Day
Saturday, August 11, 10 am-1 pm at the Tektronix campus, 13975 SW Karl Braun Dr, Beaverton. Limit three boxes per vehicle. Participants are encouraged to donate canned food to the Oregon Food Bank.
Master Recycling Program
Citizens interested in promoting a more sustainable lifestyle might be interested in going the extra step and getting certified as a Master Recycler. To obtain the certification, you must attend the eight-week course with topics such as thoughtful consumption, recycling processes and markets, alternatives to hazardous household products, composting and deconstruction and green building. After completing the course, graduates put their skills to work to help others learn the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
The deadline for applications for the Master Recycler program is Thursday, August 15. Classes will be on eight Wednesdays from September 5–October 24 and will be held at SolarWorld Industries, 25300 NW Evergreen, Hillsboro, a program sponsor. The cost is $50 and class size is limited. Go to www.masterrecycler.org for details and to apply.
Methodist Church seeks childcare coordinator
Christ United Methodist Church is seeking a Nursery Coordinator. This is a paid position for a few hours every Sunday morning. They will supervise the volunteer and paid staff for the children in care, be sure the rooms, toys, etc are ready for use (safe, clean, sanitized), be at least 21 years old, and be able to pass a background check.
To apply, contact Elaine at the church office, 12755 NW Dogwood Street, 503.646.1598 orby email at office@cumcpdx.org.
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